Episodes
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Kellin Quinn, singer for the mighty Sleeping With Sirens joins us this time. We get the chance to hear about the music he grew up on and discuss our mutual love for Drive-Thru bands. Kellin talks about Sleeping With Sirens' journey and how they became the band they are today. We talk about the forthcoming new album 'How It Feels To Be Lost' and how they are in a really good place right now. We discuss Kellin's life outside of music and how he balances it with raising three kids. Aside from fronting his own band, Kellin also helps with Dreamer Development Group in exposing other up and coming artists such as Roseburg and Manic.
Sleeping With Sirens new album arrives September 6th, and you can check out the first single 'Leave It All Behind' here.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Jason Tate (chorus.fm)
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
We are joined by Jason Tate, founder and owner of chorus.fm. Jason built absolutepunk.net in the early 2000s after his love for blink-182 and MxPx, the site grew and grew over the next few years and soon became a staple in the alternative music scene. In 2016 he successfully re-branded the site as 'chorus.fm' and it has maintain its popularity. Jason talks us through starting the site and it becoming a full time job as well as becoming friends with many of the artists that were covered.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Max Collins (Eve 6/Fitness)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
We had the pleasure of chatting with Max Collins, singer of Eve 6 and Fitness. Max talks us through his rise to fame in the late 90s at a very young age and what it was like at the time. He candidly tells us about those early arena tours with Third Eye Blind and the continued success of Eve 6. Max has just come of the 'Songs and Stories' tour with amongst other famous songwriters, Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne. Max shares a crazy story about the launch party for Fountains of Wayne's first hit. Eve 6 can be found on tour still to this day, but Max has also been busy with his other band Fitness.
'Karate' by Fitness is out now on all streaming platforms.
Chris and Nick also discuss new releases by blink-182, whohurtyou and Sleeping With Sirens. They also review the forthcoming album 'Daydream Explosion' by The Dollyrots.
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Sebastien Lefebvre (Simple Plan)
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Sebastien Lefebvre, guitarist in Simple Plan, takes a break from his busy schedule to join us this time. We talk about his recent performance on the main stage at Slam Dunk Festival, his musical history and what it is like playing in one of the biggest pop punk bands in the world. Sebastien also hosts the Idobi radio show 'Man Of The Hour', which returned this week.
We also have time for a post-Slam Dunk review.
Friday May 24, 2019
Josh Madden
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
This time we are joined by Josh Madden. Josh is part of the management company MDDN, which he heads up with his younger brothers Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte. As well as Good Charlotte, MDDN is home to a diverse range artists including Architects, Anti-Flag and Bishop Briggs. Josh takes time out of busy schedule to discuss the history of MDDN, his love for the UK and watching his younger brothers' band become internationally huge.
Check out MDDN and their impressive roster.
Monday May 06, 2019
Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife/I Am The Avalanche)
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
This time we are joined by Vinnie Caruana, known for fronting both I Am The Avalanche and The Movielife, as well as being a solo artist. Vinnie talks us through growing up in Long Island (including the time he almost went to jail) and forming The Movielife. We get into the popularity of The Movielife in the UK in particular and the band splitting up at what seemed to be a high point in their career. Vinnie tells us about how I Am The Avalanche came to be and the years that followed. We also spend some time discussing Vinnie's passion for Liverpool FC and English football in general.
Look out for a new solo album from Vinnie coming soon.
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Friday Apr 26, 2019
Gary Yay (Poindexter/Telegraphs/Eager Teeth)
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
In this episode Gary Yay comes by for a chat. Gary has been been in several bands in the UK alternative and pop punk scene since the early 2000s. We cover his years fronting the Brighton band Poindexter and their years playing with contemporaries such as Phineas Gage and Not Katies as well as being part of the first Punktastic tour. Gary talks about the time he was offered to join the Ordinary Boys. We discuss his years playing in The Telegraphs and then Eager Teeth (which involved tours with the likes of The Get Up Kids, Poison The Well and Set Your Goals). Gary has just put out his first solo album 'When I Grow Up To Be A Man', check it out at his bandcamp.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tim Rogner (Allister)
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
This time we are joined by Tim Rogner of pop punk legends Allister. Tim kindly took time out from his busy Saturday to discuss his years touring the world in a band beloved by many. He takes us through the early Drive Thru Records years and how the band became full time. Allister has always been big in Japan, so Tim shares fond memories of touring over there and their recent visit. Tim gives his honest opinions of bands Allister has shared tours with. We also have time for listeners questions and what the future holds for Allister.
We have been listening to a Chicago band called PARKER, they recently opened for Allister at their 20th anniversary show. Tim was impressed by them, so give them a listen.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Chris Messer (Showoff)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
We are joined by Chris Messer, singer of Chicago pop punk band Showoff and owner of Dodgeball Records. Chris goes into detail about Showoff's early days and how they became the first band to record with mega producer John Feldmann. We discuss the sophomore effort recorded with Mark Trombino and the crazy reasons that that album never saw the light of day. Chris candidly tells us about the disgraceful behaviour of a certain band that were huge in the 90s. We talk about the years in other bands including The Get Go, and why he wasn't keen on joining Fall Out Boy when he had the chance.
Check out Showoff's music and Dodgeball Records bands Amuse and Decent Criminal.
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Zakk Cervini
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
After a bit of a break we are joined by producer Zakk Cervini. Zakk has just produced and co-wrote the EP for Simple Creatures, a new band consisting of Mark Hoppus (blink-182) and Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low). He has also recently produced music for Good Charlotte, FEVER 333, Atreyu, Halsey, YUNGBLUD and many many more. We discussed his time coming up working for John Feldmann, being managed by the Madden brothers and becoming close friends with Mark and Travis of blink-182.
Zakk has some exciting projects coming up, he also wanted us to know about the work he has done with rising pop star Poppy (he co-wrote the song X).
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Phil and Pan return (The Burnt Tapes)
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
The Burnt Tapes are our first returning guests! Phil and Pan came by to discuss their upcoming album 'Never Better'. We get into how the album came about and what they have been up to recently, including their first shows in their home country of Greece. We also discuss new releases by American Football, MxPx, Simple Creatures and Shy Tooth.
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Dan Allen (Ducking Punches)
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
James and Chris made it along to the Boston Music Rooms to meet Dan Allen of Ducking Punches. Dan discusses the history of the band, how he balances touring with his illustration work, how they recently played their 1000th show as a band. He goes in depth as to what he thinks of the current UK punk scene.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
After a long break, we're back with guest Dylan Slocum of Spanish Love Songs. Dylan joined us straight after arriving in the UK for the first time and had been awake for 28 hours! We got straight into Dylan's first impressions of the UK and London and why he's better company for his band on tour in Europe. Topics covered in this episode include: the pronunciation of blink-182, Hot Water Music's tour (booked very much in advance), how Dylan got on Mike Herrera of MxPx's podcast, Drive-Thru Records, The Who, Dylan desire to play San Dimas with The Ataris next year, The Streets, Dylan's early music career, Spanish Love Songs signing to A-F Records.
Friday Apr 06, 2018
Ollie Ward (Mean Caeser)
Friday Apr 06, 2018
Friday Apr 06, 2018
For episode 16 Ollie Ward of Mean Caeser, Great Cynics and Myelin joins us. We talk about recent events with Joe Sib and SideOneDummy Records, the upcoming Lightyear documentary and news involving Phinius Gage. We discuss new music from Ducking Punches, Nervus, Red City Radio, Southpaw, Frank Turner (who Ollie tells us a funny story about), Summer Wars, Press Club, Hot Snakes, Spanish Love Songs and American Nightmare. Ollie talks about how he got into music and the various bands he's played in over the years.
Friday Feb 09, 2018
John Allen (Disconnect Disconnect Records)
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Episode 15 is here with guest John Allen of Disconnect Disconnect Records. James and Darren discuss the Menzingers gig at Shepherd’s Bush and Darren’s intolerance for tote bags. We discuss the newly released Harker album that John has put out. John tells us a crazy story about a recent Great Collapse gig. John and Chris discuss the Brighton punk scene in the early 2000s, how John came to release the best of Phinius Gage and the upcoming Not Katies reunion.
Friday Oct 13, 2017
Giles Bidder (Great Cynics)
Friday Oct 13, 2017
Friday Oct 13, 2017
The new Wasting Podcast line-up welcome our first guest Giles Bidder of Great Cynics. We talk to Giles about how his love of music came about and his years of touring in GC and also Honey Joy.
We also discuss recent releases by Hot Water Music, Telethon, Showoff and Propagandhi
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Long overdue return!
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
The Wasting Time Podcast is back!
Chris and Darren are joined by new co-host James Farrelly. We discuss recent releases by Iron Chic, Rebuilder and Direct Hit! New full episode to come soon with the next guest
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Rich Mandell and Phoebe Cross (Happy Accidents)
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Monday Jul 04, 2016
This week on The Wasting Time Podcast we are joined by Rich and Phoebe of the Happy Accidents.
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Saturday Jun 11, 2016
Chris and Quinn
Saturday Jun 11, 2016
Saturday Jun 11, 2016
This week Chris and Quinn break the silence by sitting down and discussing the recent blink-182 acoustic shows, their new single Rabbit Hole and first impressions of Matt Skiba's involvement in the band.
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Monday Apr 25, 2016
Dan Bond (Myelin)
Monday Apr 25, 2016
Monday Apr 25, 2016
In episode 10 of The Wasting Time Podcast we are joined by Dan Bond of Myelin and formerly of Apologies, I Have None.
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Sunday Apr 03, 2016
Mike Herrera (MxPx)
Sunday Apr 03, 2016
Sunday Apr 03, 2016
This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Mike Herrera of MxPx and Tumbledown.
In this week's news we discuss Absolute Punk's transition to chorus.fm and what the website is going to be doing in the future and how musicians can use the internet to make money.
And we chat to Mike about favourite TV shows; where his passion for live performance started; the origins of MxPx; rehearsal spaces; the new MxPx live album and loads more.
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Mike Turner (Pacer)
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
In Episode 8 of The Wasting Time Podcast Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Mike Turner of Pacer.
Friday Mar 04, 2016
Phil and Tone (The Burnt Tapes)
Friday Mar 04, 2016
Friday Mar 04, 2016
Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Anton and Phil from The Burnt Tapes in episode 7 of The Wasting Time Podcast.
Sunday Feb 21, 2016
Sam Russo
Sunday Feb 21, 2016
Sunday Feb 21, 2016
Sam Russo joins Chris, Darren, and Quinn this week in episode 6 of The Wasting Time Podcast.
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
James Hull (Apologies, I Have None)
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
In episode 5 Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by James Hull, guitarist in Leagues Apart and bassist in Apologies, I Have None.
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Nicola Leel (Doe)
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Nicola Leel from Doe and get drunk and silly for episode 4 of The Wasting Time Podcast.
Sunday Jan 10, 2016
Luke Godwin (Break-Ups)
Sunday Jan 10, 2016
Sunday Jan 10, 2016
This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Luke Godwin, guitarist of Break-Ups, Bleach Blood and Human Pyramids.
Monday Dec 21, 2015
Ben Tipple (Punktastic)
Monday Dec 21, 2015
Monday Dec 21, 2015
This week Chris, Darren, and Quinn are joined by Ben Tipple, Editor of Punktastic.
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Greg O'Grady (Myelin)
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
Sunday Nov 15, 2015
In episode one of the Wasting Time Podcast Chris, Darren, and Quinn talk to Greg O'Grady, the Guitarist from Myelin about how the band formed and what can be expected in the future. They also discuss the new Beach Slang album, 'The Things We Do To Find The People Who Feel Like Us' and Millencolin's 2000 album, Pennybridge Pioneers.