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Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Artist Friendly Media

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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54:12

Warren Zeiders

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/09/30

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Warren Zeiders.Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Warren spent his teenage years chasing a lacrosse career rather than a musical one, picking up guitar only as a casual hobby along the way. A string of sports-related injuries ended that path in 2019, and COVID hit the following year. At his sister's suggestion, Warren posted a cover of Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' to TikTok — and woke up to hundreds of thousands of

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53:28

Tim McIlrath

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/09/23

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against.Rise Against formed to inspire change for the better, taking the torch from Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and 7 Seconds to create their own political anthems. From the raw sound of 2001’sThe Unravelingto the complex themes spread across last year’sRicochet, it’s apparent that the Chicago punks try to empower everyone around them. Along the way, they’ve championed the new wave of alternative, bringing Koyo,

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42:04

Carly Pearce

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/09/16

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Carly Pearce.Born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, Carly Pearce left high school at 16 to take a performing job at Dollywood, then moved to Nashville at 19 to chase a solo career full-time — working odd jobs and driving her own van between shows before her big break finally came. Her 2017 debut single, "Every Little Thing," launched a run that's since brought her a Grammy, three CMA Awards, and four ACM Awards, including CMA Female

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48:15

Daryl Palumbo

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/09/09

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Daryl Palumbo.Formed in 1993 by a then-teenage Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, Glassjaw became one of post-hardcore's most influential acts, known as much for their unpredictable, genre-defying sound as for the loyal following of musicians who cite them as an inspiration. In 2003, Palumbo launched a second project, Head Automatica, pairing his love of Britpop and hip-hop with producer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura for a

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58:06

6LACK

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/09/02

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with 6LACK.Born in Baltimore and raised in Atlanta, 6LACK grew up around music from the start — his father owned a recording studio, and he was already stepping into the booth by age four. After cutting his teeth as a teenage battle rapper, he broke through in 2016 with his debut albumFree 6lack, which spawned the Grammy-nominated single "PRBLMS" and established the introspective, emotionally direct sound he's known for. His

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63:06

Dan + Shay

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/08/26

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Dan + Shay. Dan + Shay met at a house party in Nashville in December 2012 and started writing songs together not long after — an unlikely pairing, given Dan came from an emo band background and Shay had been a solo artist on T-Pain's label. Since then, the duo has become one of the most decorated acts in country music history: three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Tequila," "Speechless," and

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72:13

Benji Madden and M. Shadows (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/08/19

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Benji Madden and M. Shadows. Good Charlotterecently returned withMotel Du Cap, their first album in seven years, and the pop-punk elder statesmen are ringing it in with their longtime friend M. Shadows onArtist Friendly. The Madden brothers and Avenged Sevenfold vocalist go back, from meeting onWarped Tourin the 2000s to playing “Bat Country” together onTRL. In an intimate conversation between like-minded collaborators,

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64:37

Eyedress (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/08/12

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Eyedress.Born in Manila, Eyedress came to the US at five years old, moving through Arizona and California — discovering punk and skate culture along the way — before his family returned to the Philippines when he was 15. After years of self-releasing lo-fi bedroom recordings and slowly building an online following, he broke through with 2020's Let's Skip to the Wedding, which spawned global hits "Jealous" and "Romantic

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47:25

Andrew McMahon

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/08/05

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Andrew McMahon.Back in the early 2000s, McMahon catapulted to pop-punk fame as the vocalist and pianist inSomething Corporate. While the band took a break, he started writing solo songs that formed the nucleus ofJack’s Mannequin, whose first album, 2005’sEverything in Transit, covered the collapse of a long-term relationship while unknowingly foreshadowing his cancer diagnosis. These days, he’s fronting Andrew McMahon in the

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56:19

Mikaela Hoover

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/07/29

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Mikaela Hoover.Hoover’s best known for her long partnership with James Gunn, who created a web short for her calledSparky & Mikaelabefore casting her in a series of superhero films, including 2010’sSuper, 2014’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and last year’sSuperman. Following those roles, she’s stepped into the world of anime by playing Chopper in Netflix’s adaptation ofOne Piece, which Madden calls the “JapaneseStar Wars.”

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56:20

Travie McCoy

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/07/22

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Travie McCoy.This summer heralded Gym Class Heroes’ “Universal Language,” doubling as their first music since 2011’sThe Papercut Chronicles IIand a taste of their upcoming album. Quickly, news of theirBack to Basics tourwith Lupe Fiasco followed, which kicks off in September. Before heading out on the road, McCoy stopped by theArtist Friendlystudio to talk about his journey through addiction and recovery, the legacy of Gym

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56:38

Chase Rice

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/07/15

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chase Rice. After nonstop touring, the country star recently came off the road and limited his schedule to just ahandful of showsthat would “not look like anything like what I’ve done the last 13 years of my life.” Catching up with Madden in theArtist Friendlystudio,Ricediscusses finding fulfillment beyond commercial success, how stepping away from touring helped him rediscover his love of making music, and the personal growth

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79:12

Chet Hanks

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/07/08

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chet Hanks. Hanks' acting career began in the late 2000s and soon bloomed into a series of appearances on hit TV shows, includingEmpire,Atlanta, andShameless(most recently, he’smade headlinesfor living in an RV out in Nashville while promoting a new season of the Netflix comedyRunning Point). Stopping by theArtist Friendlystudio, he discusses rebuilding his life through gratitude, the intricacies of growing up in the spotlight,

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58:39

Hongjoong of ATEEZ

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/07/01

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Hongjoong of ATEEZ. Back in 2021, Hongjoong — one of the various members in ATEEZ — transformed Linkin Park’s “Numb” into a K-pop hit, even getting a shoutout from Mike Shinoda. Since then, the group have only continued to explode, growing their international fanbase, selling out tours, and landing on the Billboard 200 with the release of their 13th EP, Golden Hour: Part 4. In conversation with Madden, Hongjoong opens up about

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64:30

Pat Monahan of Train

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/06/24

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Pat Monahan of Train. Beginning in July, Train will go on a huge tour to mark the 25th anniversary of Drops of Jupiter — the 2001 album with a title track that won them two Grammy nominations and reached certified diamond status last year. Before hitting the road, the pop-rock frontman stopped by the Artist Friendly studio to catch up with Madden, where they discussed coming up in an era when shelf space drove record sales,

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92:58

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach (Rerun)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/06/17

On this week's rerun episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach.More than 20 years since their inception, ⁠Papa Roach⁠ continue to thrive. Their 2000 album Infest seems to grow bigger every year as new people discover songs like “Last Resort” and “Blood Brothers.” They also remain on the road in support of their 2022 LP Ego Trip, including wrapping the second leg of their own Rockzilla tour and supporting Shinedown across the U.S. last year. “I’m not good

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65:25

Bebe Rexha

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/06/10

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Bebe Rexha.Before she signed to Warner in 2013, Rexha was in a short-lived electropop band with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz called Black Cards, which led to touring with Travie McCoy, multiple solo albums, and a summer on Warped Tour in 2015. Now she’s freshly independent, forming a partnership with indie label and distributor EMPIRE. In a conversation with Joel, they get into pushing yourself forward, turning pain into

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59:51

Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/06/03

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World.Earlier this year, Jimmy Eat World unveiled the 25th anniversary tour of Bleed American — a landmark album that wrapped their sophisticated, heartfelt storytelling in giant hooks and polished production. Before their headlining run kicks off next week, the frontman stopped by the Artist Friendly studio to discuss the right way to finish a song, growing up in the ’90s, and their ability to fit

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66:00

Jacob Charlton of Thornhill

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/05/29

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jacob Charlton of Thornhill. After opening for Sleep Token on their massive North American arena tour last year, Thornhill quickly captured the attention of the heavy scene. Now, however, they’re in the midst of their own headliner, dubbed the Mercia Tour, presented by our friends at Revolver. While on the run, the frontman stopped by the Artist Friendly studio to dig into the grind of touring, the intentionality behind heavy

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54:01

Maisie Peters

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2026/05/27

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Maisie Peters. The British singer-songwriter’s last album, 2023’s The Good Witch, was a “twisted” take on a breakup album, exploring the “fun and intrigue in being so hurt because it means you cared so much.” Her latest record, Florescence, takes a softer, brighter turn that’s grounded in hope as Peters embraces adulthood. Sitting down with Madden, Peters discusses her third full-length, being a nonidentical twin, and what it

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