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Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

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On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today"s breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn"t just interviews — it"s a masterclass in creative survival from those who"ve lived it. Head over to Veeps to watch the latest

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48:35

Cody Hanson of Hinder

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/02/26

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cody Hanson of Hinder.Since forming in 2001, Hinder have made their mark through soaringly catchy anthems. Each of their albums has prioritized intention and growth, from the grunge-y beginnings of 2005’s Extreme Behavior to the introspective headspace of 2017’s The Reign. In conversation with Madden, the Hinder frontman details how the band have evolved over the years, the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum hit “Lips of An

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79:52

Brent Smith of Shinedown

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/02/19

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Brent Smith of Shinedown.For the past couple of decades, Shinedown have been relentless in their mission, channeling pain, addiction, and the power to overcome into seven studio albums and countless shows. During the pandemic, they cracked the mainstream, subverting their hard-rock roots with the viral piano ballad “A Symptom of Being Human” and inviting Jelly Roll onstage for “Simple Man” at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2021. As

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53:16

Lainey Wilson

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/02/12

On this week’s episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Lainey Wilson.Over the past decade, Wilson has blossomed into a bonafide country star and recently performed in the 2025 Grammy Awards. The Southern-bred singer has written tracks with Luke Combs, made her acting debut in Yellowstone (as well as had her songs featured on its soundtrack), and devised her own genre, “bell bottom country.” The sound combines Southern rock, soul, and a

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53:20

Bert McCracken of The Used

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/02/05

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Bert McCracken of The Used.From the beginning, The Used have captured the outpouring of McCracken’s rawest emotions. “It’s more than my journal. It’s so intimate. It’s terrifying… I can’t help it. It’s a big part of what I believe music is about,” McCracken reveals. From 2002’s self-titled to 2024’s MEDZ, the band have navigated lineup changes, inner turmoil, and loss — and then channeled that pain into unrelenting songs that

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54:55

Joshua Roberts of Magnolia Park

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/01/29

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Joshua Roberts of Magnolia Park.Since unleashing their debut album in 2019, Magnolia Park have pointed ahead, combining emo-soaked rock with ambitious world-building. But though their sound is rooted in classic pop punk, their music has taken a darker turn over the years. Lately, the band have been fixated on nü metal, embracing the heaviness to tell a bigger story with their upcoming neo-gothic concept album VAMP. In a

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65:56

Lefty Gunplay

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/01/22

On this week’s episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with LA rapper Lefty Gunplay. Lefty Gunplay is a rapper out of Baldwin Park who uses raw, witty wordplay to dig into his time in prison, hopes for the future, and pride for his city. Gunplay released his latest album, “Most Valuable Gangbanger,” in November of last year, and was featured on Kendrick Lamar’s sixth album, ‘GNX,’ released the same day. Listen to their conversation on Artist

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54:34

Joss Stone

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/01/15

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Joss Stone.Back in 2003, Stone broke out with her debut album, The Soul Sessions, when she was 16 years old, which largely reinterpreted ’60s and ’70s songs. Since then, she’s released eight other albums, received two Brit Awards, and won a Grammy for her cover of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Family Affair” with John Legend and Van Hunt. In a conversation with Madden, Stone discusses coming up in the music industry as a teenager,

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68:44

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/01/08

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by O'Shea Jackson Jr.Jackson, aka OMG, is an actor, rapper, and songwriter best known as the oldest son of Ice Cube. For his debut feature film, he played his father in the 2015 N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, which was nominated for an Oscar. Since then, he’s gone on to appear in several other films (Den of Thieves, Ingrid Goes West, Cocaine Bear, etc.) and co-host the No-Contest Wrestling podcast with TJ Jefferson. In this

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57:30

Ricky Hil

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/01/01

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ricky Hil. As the son of famed designer Tommy Hilfiger, Hil has been tasked to carve out his own space within music and culture. He turned to emo rap in the 2010s, creating a murky sound that helped to influence GothBoiClique — namely Lil Peep. The duo even made a couple of songs together, which remain unreleased. In a conversation with Madden, the rapper explores his lifelong relationship with music and fashion, the complex process

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50:04

Vishen

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/12/23

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Vishen.Vishen Lakhiani is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who’s the founder and CEO of Mindvalley. He also authored two books, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass — and will release his third, The 6 Phase Meditation Method, in January. In a conversation with Madden, Lakhiani delves into the importance of meditation, friendship, and the life lessons that we can take into 2025. Listen to their

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66:17

Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/12/18

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes. Goldsmith wrote Dawes’ 2009 debut album, North Hills, in his early 20s. More than a decade later, he’s only continued to grow as a songwriter, resulting in the band’s ninth studio full-length, Oh Brother, which was released this past October. Before the band hit the road to tour those songs with Winnetka Bowling League, Goldsmith caught up with Madden about balancing being happy while also wanting more

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Cameron Diaz

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/12/11

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cameron Diaz.Artist Friendly is reaching another huge milestone, celebrating 100 episodes with actor and entrepreneur Cameron Diaz. After becoming a major star, Diaz stepped away from Hollywood in 2014 to “reclaim [her] own life” — which included exploring her passions and spending time with family. Now, a decade later, she will return to the big screen for the aptly titled Back in Action with Jamie Foxx, which premieres on

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44:15

Damiano David

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/12/04

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Damiano David of Måneskin.Måneskin — the ’70s-inspired Eurovision winners who became viral stars — have been championed by young rock fans. Over the past few months, though, their frontman David has been branching out by sharing songs from his first solo album (including the Labrinth-produced “Silverlines” and “Born With a Broken Heart”), which is set to arrive next year. In a conversation with Madden, the Måneskin singer reveals

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53:02

DJ Tambe

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/11/27

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by DJ Tambe.DJ Tambe is an award-winning tattoo artist whose love for the medium stretches back to performing stick-and-pokes as a teenager. That passion led him to Ink Master, where he became a three-time winner (including two consecutive victories) of the hit show and has graduated to a judge. In a conversation with Madden, DJ Tambe opens up about overcoming addiction, the importance of family, and going from contestant to judge

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54:53

Tim Kasher of Cursive

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/11/20

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Tim Kasher of Cursive. Kasher has fronted Cursive since the mid-’90s, leading the band through emo, post-hardcore, and dissonant experimentation. Having just released their 10th studio album, Devourer, which represents “personal imperialism and the imperialism of relationships,” the band will support their Omaha peers Bright Eyes on tour in April. In a conversation with Madden, the Nebraska-born indie rocker delves into his love of

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51:25

Jessi Cruickshank

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/11/18

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jessi Cruickshank.A self-described “comedian with too many kids,” Cruickshank has been involved in the entertainment circuit for decades. Her origins in the scene trail back to her high school improv group, where she starred alongside Seth Rogen and Nathan Fielder before landing jobs at CTV, MTV, and The CW, weaving in comedy while interviewing celebrities. In a conversation with Madden, Cruickshank dives into her love for boy

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51:40

Brandon Saller of Atreyu

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/11/13

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Brandon Saller of Atreyu.Over the past year, the Orange County metalcore vets have stayed furiously busy. In 2022, they put out an EP trilogy that began with The Hope of a Spark and continued with The Moment You Find Your Flame and A Torch In The Dark. Those releases culminated in the band’s heavy but reflective ninth studio album, The Beautiful Dark of Life. Then, earlier this year, Atreyu unleashed The Pronoia Sessions — a

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56:06

24kGoldn

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/11/06

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 24kGoldn. 24kGoldn became a huge name after going viral on TikTok with “VALENTINO” in 2019. Since blowing up, the rapper has worked with several heavyweights, including Quavo, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and Future (the latter of whom appeared on his debut album, 2021’s El Dorado). This year only got bigger, as 24kGoldn shared his introspective Growing Pains EP and is currently on tour with Chase Atlantic in support of their new album,

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61:20

Ryan Ashley

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/10/30

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ryan Ashley.Though Ashley dreamed of becoming a tattoo artist as a teenager, she didn’t think it was realistic and became a fashion designer instead. Specializing in beads and lace, she ultimately used that eye for detail and deep understanding of tattoo culture to win Ink Master season 8 in 2016. Since winning in 2016, she’s gone on to appear in spin-offs and other seasons, including serving as a judge on season 16 of Ink Master,

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62:02

Atiba Jefferson

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2024/10/28

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Atiba Jefferson. Jefferson is a storied photographer within punk and alternative spaces. From his work in the revered skateboarding magazine Thrasher and being a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Lakers to shooting AP’s WILLOW cover in 2021, Jefferson embodies the culture. “I am still always inspired by so much new skateboarding and photography,” he told AP, but whether he’s unveiling collaborations with Supreme or Modernica,

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