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THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

The Wasting Time Podcast

UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST

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43:55

Bethany Hunter and Ande Hunter (As December Falls)

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2025/10/24

In this episode, we are joined by Beth and Ande from As December Falls. The band share their story so far, the journey that led to their success as an independent act, and dive into the making of their brand new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine.Before the interview, Chris and Nick chat about some recent releases from Militarie Gun and Hit The Lights, and Chris gives his thoughts on the recent New Found Glory show that Koyo opened up.

48:12

Cody Okonski (Millington)

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2025/10/09

This time, we’re joined by Cody Okonski from Millington. We chat about how the band first came together, how they crafted their unique ska-infused pop punk sound, and Cody’s experience interning for John Feldmann during the recording of blink-182’s California. We had a great time hanging out with Cody in Pittsburgh recently at Four Chord Music Festival. If you're not on the Millington train, get on it now! 'Better Safe and Sorry' by Millington is available everywhere now.

31:15

Atom Willard (Alkaline Trio)

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2025/09/02

This time we’re joined by the legendary Atom Willard, drummer for Alkaline Trio, ahead of the band’s appearance at Four Chord Music Festival. Atom takes us inside what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and shares his memories of Pittsburgh, a city that’s played a role in his journey.We also get into his recent time in the studio with Travis Barker, his unforgettable experience when Rocket From The Crypt performed on Top of the Pops, and his incredible career spanning some of the most iconic bands in punk

42:59

Jimmy Eat World

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2025/08/20

In the build-up to Four Chord Music Festival, The Wasting Time Podcast is thrilled to welcome Jim, Zach and Tom from Jimmy Eat World. The band look back on their incredible career, their creative process, and what it means to still be connecting with fans decades on. They also discuss playing the festival this year and what to expect.The episode also features an intro segment with Adam Valen of the Four Chord team, where he joins Chris and Nick to chat about this year’s festival. They also dive

01:11:59

Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)

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2025/08/05

This time on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop punk legends Bowling For Soup. We dive deep into Jaret’s incredible career, his unforgettable UK experiences (including his time on Never Mind The Buzzcocks), and even swap thoughts on the upcoming Four Chord Music Festival, where we’ll both be in attendance. Plus, Jaret reveals what he believes is the ultimate pop punk song — a must-hear for any fan of the genre.But that’s not all. In the intro,

46:14

The Paradox

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2025/07/11

We are beyond delighted to welcome The Paradox to The Wasting Time Podcast — and even more honoured to be their first ever overseas podcast appearance!In this episode, we dive into the band’s meteoric rise over the past year — from opening for Green Day, to dominating When We Were Young Fest and touring across the US non-stop. These guys are living the pop punk dream, and they’re just getting started. We also chat about some wild endorsements from A-listers like Shaquille O'Neal, Lil Nas X, Jenna

57:25

Eric Tobin and Micheal Kaminsky (Idobi Radio Summer...

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2025/07/04

We’re joined by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT) to talk about the upcoming Idobi Radio Summer School Tour. This year’s lineup includes Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Arrows In Action, Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, and Huddy.Tobin and Michael share how the tour came together in collaboration with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and how it fits into the wider ecosystem they’re building to support the next generation of alternative artists. It's a

01:02:58

Slam Dunk Festival 2025 with Nick Thompson (Hit The...

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2025/06/13

We’re back from an unforgettable weekend at Slam Dunk Festival 2025 — and who better to help us break it all down than Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights?In this special episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, Nick Thompson joins us to swap stories from the festival — from his experience rocking the stage, to our own as press soaking in the chaos, catching amazing sets, and chatting with some of our all-time favourites. We were lucky enough to grab time on site with New Found Glory, The Ataris, Dream

01:08:00

Stefan Beham (SBÄM Records)

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2025/05/22

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by the mastermind behind SBÄM Records — Stefan Beham! Recorded just ahead of SBÄM Fest 7 in Austria, Stefan takes us behind the scenes of how the label started and shares stories from working with some incredible bands like Pulley, Authority Zero, Belvedere, No Fun At All, and Death by Stereo.SBÄM Fest 7 goes down May 30–31 with a stacked lineup featuring Millencolin, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Zebrahead, and The Ataris – don’t miss it if

01:36:12

John J. Ryan (Keep Flying)

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2025/05/02

This week, we’re delighted to be joined by John J. Ryan from the unstoppable force that is Keep Flying. If you’ve seen them live, you know exactly why they’re one of the most exciting and unique bands in the punk scene right now—blending high-energy punk rock with saxophones, trombones, and an unrelenting stage presence. We first met the band at last year’s Four Chord Music Festival and instantly hit it off,so it was a real treat to catch up with John.We chatted just ahead of the release of their

30:51

JJ Wilde

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2025/04/16

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Canadian singer-songwriter JJ Wilde.Calling in from the road, JJ chats with Chris about the incredible response to her latest album, Vices. They dive into what it was like to win a Juno Award and share stories from the road, including opening for legendary acts like KISS and Pearl Jam. Vices is available now on all streaming platforms. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

35:35

Kid Bookie

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2025/03/31

We're excited to welcome UK artist Kid Bookie to the podcast! Last year was a monumental year for him, with a standout presence on the festival circuit and the release of his album, 'Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.' Kid Bookie shares insights into his journey, discussing his impressive collaborations with artists like Slipknot, Good Charlotte, and Tech N9ne, as well as what fans can anticipate from his upcoming projects.You can find 'Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead' on all

01:00:51

Thomas Ian Nicholas

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2025/03/14

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome musician and actor Thomas Ian Nicholas. Join us as we explore his musical journey and discover how he has developed his unique sound. Thomas shares insights into the music that shaped his upbringing, the bands he has toured with, and the producers who have influenced his work.Renowned for his roles in films like 'Rookie of the Year' and the ;American Pie' series, Thomas opens up about his acting experiences and how he manages to juggle both his acting and

20:23

Derek DiScanio and Tyler Szalkowski (State Champs)

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2025/03/04

In this special bonus episode, Nick hops on the tour bus with Derek and Tyler from State Champs during their stop in Newcastle. They dive into their UK tour experience, reminisce about the Emo's Not Dead cruise, discuss the success of their latest album, and share their current music favorites.State Champs self-titled album is available everywhere. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

01:00:01

Kyle Fasel and Cody Muraro (Real Friends)

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2025/02/28

In episode 139, we welcome Kyle and Cody from the band Real Friends to the show! We delve into their latest album, Blue Hour, exploring the evolution of their sound over the years. Cody shares insights about his experience as a newer member of the band and his journey thus far.This album signifies a fresh chapter for Real Friends, and we discuss its potential impact on their future endeavors. Additionally, Chris and Nick cover the stage time announcements for Slam Dunk Festival and discuss new

52:25

JR Wasilewski (Less Than Jake)

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2025/02/14

This time, we were delighted to welcome JR from Less Than Jake. With a career as extensive as theirs, there’s plenty to explore! We dive into their latest EP, Uncharted, discuss how they juggle life beyond the band, and their current songwriting process. JR also shares insights about the band's connection with Fat Mike and their numerous visits to the UK.Additionally, Chris and Nick chat about the new Grayscale album, another fresh single from 408, and the new full length from Amber

01:28:20

Rob Kellas (TPD TV)

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2025/01/30

For episode 137, we are delighted to be joined by Rob Kellas of TPD TV. If you've been living under a rock, you might not be aware of TPD TV's huge success on YouTube covering music festivals. We've been fans for a few years now, so it was great to learn more about Rob and his journey becoming a full-time vlogger. Rob talks about the music he grew up on, goes deep on festival experiences and tells us about bands he'd love to join on tour. Check out TPD TV on YouTube now. Chris and Nick also discuss

58:10

Ace Enders (The Early November)

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2025/01/17

Our first episode of 2025! We are joined by The Early November singer, Ace Enders. At the time of our conversation, the band were about to embark on a UK tour celebrating their 2003 record 'Room's Too Cold'. We cover many topics including the band's history with Drive-Thru Records, their old touring days and Ace's relationship with Jack Antonoff. The Early November have had many releases throughout their long impressive career. The most recent being their self-titled album, which came out last

41:40

Pat Finnegan and Derek Serino (Driveways)

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2024/12/17

It's our final episode of 2024! This time we had the pleasure of being joined by Pat and Derek from the excellent Driveways. Our pathes had crossed earlier this year in Pittsburgh, and it was great to spend some more time with these guys. The band has been having another superb year (one quick look at Reddit will demonstrate how much love there is for them within the scene). We discuss their recent EP 'Tempest' and how they feel about it. We also touch upon their history and influences, as well as

51:19

Mark Faroudi (408)

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2024/12/10

It's been a big year for the band 408, releasing another album and continuing to go from strength to strength. We welcomed Mark Faroudi from the band to the podcast.We discussed with Mark the history of the band, how they attracted the attention of John Feldmann and working with songwriters like Matt Thiessen and Nick Bailey. We have also recently released a beer in collaboration with the band and the Jersey City brewery, Departed Soles. Check it out if you're local to the area, it's a DIPA called

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