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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.

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47:45

Slayyyter

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/04/08

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Slayyyter.After years of building a fanbase from scratch, Slayyyter’s new album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, feels like her breakout. The record lives in the same vein as Lady Gaga, Metro Station, and Marina and the Diamonds, reflecting a desire to be “nostalgic but also take it to a place that reminded me of the punk music my skater friends would show me when I was in St. Louis or seeing a Lana Del Rey GIF for the first time on

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55:22

Marc Roberge of O.A.R.

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/04/01

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Marc Roberge of O.A.R.O.A.R. have a massive year ahead, preparing a new album (which they recently teased with the single “Three Tinted Windows”) and celebrating 30 years together. Before their touring season starts up, the vocalist/guitarist stopped by the Artist Friendly studio for a powerful conversation with Madden. Together, the two Maryland natives trade stories about the long game in music, what it really takes to stay in

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85:46

Lionel Richie

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/03/25

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Lionel Richie.Richie is a legend in his own right, making several classic love songs through the years. However, he revealed the profound overwhelm of stardom in a near-500-page memoir, Truly, last year, documenting his journey from a “painfully shy” child to a stadium-sized musician. Ahead of a busy summer, Madden sits down with the music icon, American Idol judge, and his father-in-law for an unfiltered look at what it means

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49:33

2 Chainz

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/03/18

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by 2 Chainz.2 Chainz first came up in the Atlanta hip-hop scene as part of Playaz Circle in the 2000s, though he landed a solo record deal on the strength of his T.R.U. REALigion mixtape in 2011 — as well as verses on Kanye West’s “Mercy” and Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap” the following year. From there, the rapper broadened his circle, appearing in the video for Fall Out Boy’s “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em

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71:45

Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/03/11

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes.Following 2024’s Happiness Bastards, the Black Crowes got straight to work. In early 2025, the Robinson brothers traveled to Nashville to reunite with producer Jay Joyce and build on the momentum of their last album. The resulting A Pound of Feathers captures a similar energy, full of swaggering rock that, as Robinson tells it, “hits harder, more jagged, but is still true to our musical

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62:53

Ryan Cabrera

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/03/04

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ryan Cabrera.After graduating from high school, Cabrera played acoustic guitar in Rubix Groove, opening for Cheap Trick and Third Eye Blind. A solo career came calling, though, leading to early 2000s pop stardom, mall tours, and a platinum album. That eventually segued into guest appearances on The Hills and meeting WWE superstar Alexa Bliss at a SmackDown premiere in LA, whom he married in 2022. Sitting down with Madden, the

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73:27

Deryck Whibley of Sum41

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/02/25

Sum 41 defined an entire generation of skate punk before they played their last show in January 2025. Their final LP, Heaven :x: Hell, was a feat, showing off their signature styles. The Heaven side called back to their snotty pop-punk days, whereas Hell channeled their metallic side that ramped up with 2004’s Chuck. In the time since, Whibley has released a potent memoir, Walking Disaster, and a clothing brand with the same name, debuting at Warped Tour Orlando last year. Stopping by the Artist

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53:27

Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/02/18

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory.Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory will join Joel Madden on the latest episode of the series.New Found Glory became the soundtrack for teen angst during pop punk’s golden age in the early 2000s, blending their upbringings in Coral Springs, Florida DIY scenes with bouncy hooks. That angst, though, came from a very real place. “I wish I went back a long time ago to deal with [my anxiety],” Pundik tells

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44:57

Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/02/11

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy.Last spring, Mt. Joy returned with Hope We Have Fun, an album that, after nearly a decade of touring, solidifies years of hard work coming to fruition — including selling out Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks. For the frontman, the LP revels in the band’s time together: “We’ve all done ridiculous things in sickness and in health. You just look up, and you’re at Madison Square Garden with these people, and

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73:05

Denis Leary

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/02/04

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Denis Leary.Leary specializes in sharp, rapid-fire comedy, honed while coming up through Boston’s local clubs. “There’s something about Boston comedy crowds — it’s a combination of knowledge and enthusiasm, but they’re also tough,” he said in a local interview. “They can smell blood. They can smell fear. I always felt like it was trial by fire in the Boston clubs in the best possible way.” He’s gone on to create famous

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63:06

Johnny Famiglietti of HEALTH

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/01/28

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Johnny Famiglietti of HEALTH.At the tail end of last year, HEALTH returned with CONFLICT DLC — a collection of menacing neo-industrial songs comprising all the anger, fear, and sadness of our current reality. Following up RAT WARS, the album is a continuation of what they started in 2023 but gets darker and heavier, thanks in part to working with Knocked Loose collaborator Drew Folk. Ahead of their spring headlining tour, the

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89:06

Richard Marx

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/01/21

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Richard Marx.Marx delivered his self-titled debut album in the spring of 1987 and has kept up the pace, adding over a dozen more to his catalog since. All the while, he frequently showed up on the pop charts, shared a Grammy for Song of the Year with Luther Vandross, and sang background vocals on Madonna’s “White Heat.” In 2021, he released a memoir called Stories to Tell, which unpacked his four-decade career, but it also

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60:15

Corbyn Besson

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/01/14

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Corbyn Besson.Besson taught himself to play guitar at age 12, soon uploading a mixture of covers and originals online before joining Why Don’t We in 2016. Influenced by everyone from Boyz II Men to Frank Ocean, the group racked up billions of streams from fans (dubbed “Limelights”) before disbanding. Besson released his debut solo song, “Love Me Better,” around Valentine’s Day last year, followed by a series of singles that

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71:44

Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/01/07

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack.Last year, Motion City Soundtrack released The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, their first studio album in a decade. Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the LP was produced by early collaborator Sean O’Keefe and featured songs with Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, Citizen’s Mat Kerekes, and Sincere Engineer, ultimately feeling like a homecoming. Before the pop-punk alums resume

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54:15

Adam Levine (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/12/31

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Adam Levine.As the frontman of Maroon 5, a coach on The Voice, and an ⁠occasional saxophone player⁠, Levine has brought his charismatic presence to many stages. Levine joined Madden for a candid conversation about fame, family, and the music that shaped them. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Veeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Artist

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65:11

Wiz Khalifa (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/12/24

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ⁠Wiz Khalifa⁠.Between ⁠writing smoked-out anthems⁠, ⁠criticizing weed stereotypes⁠, and releasing his own ⁠Khalifa Kush⁠, the Pittsburgh-bred MC has long been tied to stoner culture. Now, Wiz has returned to his roots by releasing the sequel to his 2010 mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice, which takes the songs to a higher level by tapping new producers and a bevy of friends while honoring the original tape. In a conversation

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62:09

Zac Brown (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/12/17

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ⁠Zac Brown⁠.The Zac Brown Band have been a torchbearer within Southern music, bringing their wide-ranging blend of country, pop, rock, and soul to thousands. Led by Zac Brown, they’ve only continued to challenge themselves through the years, expanding their sound through ⁠thoughtful⁠, ⁠unexpected collaborations⁠ and ⁠covers⁠. In a conversation with Joel, the three-time Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur opens up

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49:44

Alexandra Kay

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/12/10

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Alexandra Kay.The last time Kay appeared on Artist Friendly, she was getting ready to tour in support of her debut album, 2023’s All I’ve Ever Known, which documented the end of an 11-year partnership. Now, she’s returned to the studio for another candid conversation with Joel. From the grind of radio tours to rebuilding after major setbacks, the country singer opens up about career pressure, resilience, love, and the defining

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60:52

Jutes

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/12/03

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jutes.Springing out of Ottawa, Canada, Jutes is a former film school student turned musician who was raised on the Smashing Pumpkins, Linkin Park, and Deftones. That influence runs through his latest full-length, Dilworth, out Wednesday (Dec. 3 via Position Music), and he’ll ring it in with an album release show, live from Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre and streaming exclusively on Veeps. Before jutes left for his Sleepyhead

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53:03

ILLENIUM

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/28

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by ILLENIUM.Though ILLENIUM (aka Nick Miller) produces Grammy-nominated EDM, he spent his younger days entrenched in the worlds of alternative rock, metalcore, and pop punk. That influence still surrounds his music, paying homage to those roots through collaborations with Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, and Spiritbox. He’s also partnered up with End Overdose after getting addicted to opiates in the late 2000s, providing education and

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