Going Off Track

This American Life contributor and FOUND magazine founder discusses his memoir, My Heart Is An Idiot; as well as zine culture, punk rock and his writing process.

Hellogoodbye's mastermind Forrest Kline takes a breather from opening for Paramore and Metric, to discuss songwriting, how to stay sane during a tour and why renting a box truck sounds like a better idea than it is.

Blue and Red, of punk band, Masked Intruder, talk about how they met in prison. Their inspiration for song writing and how they love to steal.

Less Than Jakes Vinnie, Buddy and JR talk about their records, the unconventional video for "My Money is on the Long Shot", and why it's still just damn fun to be in Less Than Jake.

Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam discusses his comic book "The Illegitimates", MADtv, SNL, Callifornia punk rock and what it's like to be married to one of The Avengers.

Guitarist/vocalist Chris McCaughan of The Lawrence Arms discusses the dark nature of his writing, relocating from Chicago to Portland and some handy tips on how to treat your mixologist.

JD Samson talks about being in Le Tigre and Bikini Kill, Sara Lawrence, Ohio and the difficulties of apartment life in NYC.

Mike Wiebe, frontman for Riverboat Gamblers and Hight Tension Wires discusses the parallels between his music and comedy careers and watching Ben Weasel punch women at SxSW.

John "Bloodclot" Joseph of the Cro-Mags talks about NYC hardcore, CBGB matinees, and all the world's conspiracies.

Alternative comic book writer/artist, Paul Pope does some serious geeking out with Steven on comics, music, zombies and the Vincent Price cookbook.

Comedian, Dave Hill discusses his native Cleveland, Mini-Kiss, opening for a Weezer cover band and a love-hate relationship with Sammy Hagar.

The 2nd installment of our 2-part series with Overseas with David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) and Matt Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discussing their collaborative process and drinking preferences (Bazan admits he will go "frat dude" every once in a while).

Part one of a 2-part series with the indie rock supergroup, Overseas. Will Johnson (Centro-Matic) and Bubba Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discuss how their latest musical project came together and what it's like performing everywhere from rock clubs to people's living rooms.

Blake Schwarzenbach, the songwriting mastermind behind forgetters, Thorns of Life, Jets to Brazil, and the almighty Jawbreaker, joins us this week to discuss his music, the state of bands today, and his MC skills.

Benny Horowitz, drummer for Gaslight Anthem, gives some much needed advice to all the drummers out there. He also talks about living with drug dealers in New Brunswick, little big cats, his fantasy of dying on stage, and enacting a Kickstarter to send Tommy Lee over Niagara Falls.

Deano Jones talks about his 90's East Village band, Clowns For Progress, and touring with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spacehog and creatively promoting to Matt Pinfield. There's also comedy improv and self publishing his first interactive novel, "Rise Of The Café Racer".

Tucker Rule (Thursday/The Wanted), Todd Weinstock (Glassjaw) and Brian Deneeve (From Autumn To Ashes/The Wanted) discuss the Kicksarter and recording process of their hardcore band, Get Involved!

This hilarious husband and wife team discuss their hit web series and give some tips on casting and how to make the cut.

Lukas Previn, bass player for Raffi, Gloria Estefan, Scissor Sisters and Thursday, discusses his musical journey, growing up with a famous family and he and Jonah's shared neurosis.

Emil Amos of Grails, Holy Sons, Om, Lilacs & Champagne talks about the meaning of artistic freedom, relocating from Portland to Brooklyn, and his psychedelic adventures in India.

Saves The Day's frontman discusses his band's evolution from scrappy hardcore outfit to indefinable rock act, along with a pretty good answer on the meaning of life.

Jim Carroll of Pure Love and Hope Conspiracy talks about Boston hardcore, home made tattoos and his untimely and misreported death.

Travis Morrison discusses Minnesota, 70's rock, Eddie Vedder and the possibility of a Dismemberment Plan reunion.

Saturday Night Live writer and 7 Seven Minutes in Heaven star, Mike O'Brien discusses NY standup comedy, Chicago's Second City and his NSync tattoo.

Josh Newton from from Shiner, Every Time I Die and With Knives Talks About His Double Life As A Musician And Roadie.