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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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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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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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Cameron Diaz (Encore)

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/26

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Cameron Diaz.In this Thanksgiving encore, Joel and his sister-in-law share an honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about family life, love, and the rhythms of their blended world. From marriage dynamics to raising kids and staying grounded, this feel-good episode is all about gratitude and the people who make life meaningful. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also

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50:03

Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/19

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line.Throughout the past decade, the Starting Line have largely stayed active by playing their classics across various tours, including the 10th anniversary of Say It Like You Mean It in 2012, and releasing their three-song Anyways EP in 2016. However, the emo and pop-punk elders returned with their first album, Eternal Youth, in nearly two decades this past September via their own label Lineage

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63:39

Orville Peck

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/14

On this Surprise Drop of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Orville Peck.Though Peck wears a fringe mask whenever he performs, he continues to be one of the few openly queer artists in country. In the duo’s latest conversation, they go deep, resulting in a bold and candid episode about genre-bending, identity, and carving your own path in music. From his anonymous persona and punk beginnings to becoming a pivotal voice for queer representation in country, Peck opens up about what it

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63:01

Ryan Key of Yellowcard

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/12

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Ryan Key of ⁠Yellowcard⁠. This October, Yellowcard returned with ⁠Better Days⁠, their first full-length in nearly a decade, produced by ⁠Travis Barker⁠. “This [album] brought us into the room with nothing to start with. Just a fresh day, fresh minds, fresh idea,” Key said in the band’s ⁠AP cover story interview⁠, reveling in newfound confidence. In a conversation between two longtime peers, Key reflects on the journey that

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57:42

Huddy

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/11/05

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Huddy.From his beginnings at Hype House to starring in Machine Gun Kelly’s Downfalls High film to sharing his own sugary pop punk, Huddy has proved himself as a fluid multi-hyphenate who’s racked up millions of followers. This year, he’s entered his “emotionally honest era,” where he’s adamant that “emotions aren’t weaknesses — they’re part of what makes us human.” On the heels of two vulnerable singles and a performance

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55:21

Jon Bon Jovi

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/10/29

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jon Bon Jovi.Fresh off releasing Forever (Legendary Edition), featuring duets with Avril Lavigne and Bruce Springsteen, and unveiling the Bon Jovi Forever Tour, the rock vet stopped by the Artist Friendly studio for an honest conversation about longevity, legacy, and rediscovering his voice. With Madden, he opens up about his vocal cord surgery, the future of his live shows, and the wisdom that comes with four decades in music

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80:54

Oliver Niño

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/10/22

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Oliver Niño.Niño — known as The Spiritual Activator — joins Joel for a powerful and introspective episode. In conversation, they dive into energy work, self-healing, personal growth, and how to reconnect with your purpose. Niño also opens up about his journey from being in a band in the Philippines to becoming a world-recognized healer and author of Do This Before Bed — sharing practices that offer healing, clarity, and

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52:32

Mitchell Tenpenny

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/10/15

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Mitchell Tenpenny.Across five albums, Tenpenny has established himself as a platinum-winning presence within country pop while making unexpected peers out of Underoath, State Champs, and Bilmuri. Before leaving for tour, the Nashville-bred singer stopped by the Artist Friendly studio. Sitting down with Joel, Tenpenny opens up about family roots, growing up in Nashville, life on the road with his brother, and balancing marriage

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51:46

Daya

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/10/08

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Daya.During Daya’s first show, she played a trio of covers — “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette, “Clocks” by Coldplay, and “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day. In the years since, she’s branched out into a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who excavates heartbreak with an alt-pop touch, particularly on her new album, Til Every Petal Drops (out Oct. 10). She recently stopped by the Artist Friendly office, sitting down

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85:01

Mitchel Cave and Christian Anthony of Chase Atlantic

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/10/01

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Mitchel Cave and Christian Anthony of Chase Atlantic.Since making their debut with 2014’s Dalliance EP, Chase Atlantic have injected their songs with swaggering conviction, unpredictable musical palettes, and a strong sense of escapism. Ahead of their LOST IN HEAVEN deluxe edition (out Oct. 3), the duo stopped by the Artist Friendly studiom to talk about their rise from Sydney to selling out arenas worldwide. With over 8

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68:46

Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/09/24

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.⁠Over the last couple of decades, Killswitch Engage have been at the top of metalcore. The New England group became genre leaders in the 2000s, making an early mark with 2002’s Alive or Just Breathing and 2004’s The End of Heartache. Through lineup shifts, Grammy nominations, and Guitar Hero appearances, they’ve remained active, releasing their ninth studio album, This Consequence, in February

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71:43

Benji Madden and M. Shadows

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/09/17

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

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88:05

Encore Episode: Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/09/10

On this week's encore episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Spencer Chamberlain of ⁠⁠Underoath⁠⁠.For Underoath, the past year has been one of reflection and evolution, as they marked the 20th anniversary of their 2004 genre-defining album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, with a ⁠⁠North American tour⁠⁠, while also looking ahead with the release of their 10th studio album, ⁠⁠The Place After This One⁠⁠. In a conversation with Madden, Chamberlain opens up about the complexity of personal

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41:20

Twin Tribes

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden ·

2025/09/03

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Twin Tribes. Coming out of Brownsville, Texas, Twin Tribes — the pair of Luis Navarro and Joel Niño Jr., whose intoxicating sound owes much to ’80s darkwave — have accumulated millions of streams without ever losing touch with their DIY roots. Releasing songs through DistroKid, creating their visuals, and touring internationally, they’ve built out the band on their own terms. Ahead of their European and Latin American dates, the

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