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In this episode, I sat down with Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup for what was easily one of my favorite conversations in all my years doing Caught On The Mike. With more than three decades of music, touring, and a career that has made Bowling For Soup one of the most recognizable names in pop punk, Jaret has a unique perspective on what it takes to keep a band going, stay creatively motivated, a...

Content Disclaimer: This episode includes heartfelt discussions of death, grief, traumatic loss, and navigating life after losing a loved one. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Caught On The Mike , I sit down with singer-songwriter Andy Gruhin to explore the deeply personal story behind his debut album, Hannah . Written in the aftermath of losing his wife six months after the birt...

In this episode, I sat down with Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt of The Haunt to talk about a journey that began when they were kids making music together and has grown into an internationally touring alt-rock duo with a rapidly expanding global audience. We talked about what it was like growing up in music, playing shows and touring at such a young age, and the moment they began...

I’m honored to welcome Russ Rankin to Caught On The Mike. As the longtime frontman of Good Riddance, Russ has spent decades creating music rooted in urgency, conviction, and an unmistakable punk rock spirit. But this conversation is about where he is right now. With Good Riddance releasing Before The World Caves In earlier this year and Russ now releasing his new solo EP, A Season In Hell , there’...

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker, screenwriter and former Sunset Strip rocker Craig A. Williams, co-director of If These Walls Could Rock , the documentary exploring the legendary Sunset Marquis and its six decades at the center of rock ’n’ roll history. Craig’s connection to the Marquis goes back more than a decade, when he was first brought in to tell the story of the iconic West Holly...

In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I’m talking with sFox, the multi-instrumentalist and producer behind the mysterious creative project MASKS. MASKS recently released its debut EP, First Life , a five-track introduction to a much larger universe that extends beyond music into graphic novels, visual storytelling and online content. sFox uses the literal mask as an “ego hack,” creating distance...

In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I sit down with Stand Atlantic for a conversation about their evolution, finding their identity after more than a decade together, and the freedom that comes with finally being comfortable with who you are. We talk about the band's new era, the decision to embrace happiness and genuine connection in their songwriting, and the raw, live approach they took...

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Hoyos of Long Island power pop and punk band Playing Dead to talk about the band’s latest chapter and their new split EP with Best Bones, arriving September 15. Playing Dead has spent years developing a sound built around big guitars, infectious melodies, harmonies, and unforgettable hooks while pulling influence from punk, indie rock, garage rock, and power po...

On this episode, I sit down with Raynes to talk about one of the most unconventional band origin stories I’ve come across. What started with Mat and Joe discovering Mark through an Instagram video eventually became a band, a nine year journey, millions of streams, international touring, and the release of their debut album, Radio Remind Me. We talk about how Raynes found their unique blend of alte...

In this episode, I sit down with Drew McManus, the artist behind Satsang, to talk about his new album ELOHIM and the experiences that shaped both the music and the person behind it. Drew and I get into the evolution of Satsang, finding purpose through music, personal transformation, spirituality, fatherhood, recovery, faith, creativity and what happens when an artist allows life experience to beco...

In this episode, I’m joined by Matty Mullins and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin for a conversation about the band’s next chapter and their new album, Currency . I’ve been a longtime fan of Anberlin, and I’ve also followed the work these two have done outside the band, including Christian’s time with Acceptance and Matty’s career as the frontman of Memphis May Fire. I previously had Stephen Christ...

ZEBRAHEAD | STILL LOUD, STILL HUNGRY, STILL CHARGING FORWARD Three decades into their career, zebrahead has absolutely no interest in slowing down. On this episode of Caught on the Mike , I’m joined by vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee and vocalist/guitarist Adrian Estrella of zebrahead for a conversation about longevity, evolution, DIY independence, life on the road, and what keeps a band going afte...

What happens when you refuse to let doubt, adversity, or other people’s expectations determine who you become? On this episode of Caught on the Mike , I’m joined by Evaride , the alternative rock duo of Sean Michael Murray and Hayden Maringer , as we dive into their incredible journey and the powerful new chapter they're entering with their latest single, “Can’t Take It From Me.” We talk abou...

In this episode of Caught on the Mike , I sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and longtime 90210 superfan Pete Ferriero for a conversation that goes far beyond pizza. Pete is the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Best Pizza Is in LA , an entertaining and heartfelt exploration of Los Angeles’ incredible pizza culture and his mission to prove that LA deserves a place in the conversation whe...

Sitting On Saturn joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation about friendship, evolution, life on the road, and a band entering one of the most exciting chapters of its career. Hoyt Yeatman, Kyle Hart and Trevor Smith take us all the way back to the beginning — meeting as kids at Rock Nation, discovering their shared passion for music, forming a band, and eventually cutting their teeth in the San...

Blue October’s Matt Noveskey | 20 Years of Foiled , 1.5 Billion Streams & a Full-Circle Journey Some interviews are about meeting someone for the first time. This one is about reconnecting with a story that has been part of mine for more than 25 years. I first saw Blue October at Rock Fest 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska—a legendary lineup featuring 311, Stone Temple Pilots, Incubus, Papa Roach, Nicke...

Carter Reeves joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation about the evolution of Surfer Girl, his journey from Aer frontman to building a band with a sound that blends reggae, surf-rock, indie-pop and hip-hop into something distinctly its own. With Surfer Girl’s new album Midnight arriving August 21, Carter talks about the creative evolution behind the record, the road from Sunrise and Noon throug...

Scarlet House is one of the most intriguing emerging voices in alternative music—and his story goes far beyond the music. In this episode of Caught on the Mike , we go back to the beginning with the 25-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina artist and explore how his experiences with homelessness, cancer, heartbreak, and survival helped shape the sound and identity of Scarlet House. We also dive deep...

On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Michael Clark sits down with Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Day for one of the most personal conversations of the show. Stephen opens up about his journey from discovering his mom’s guitar as a kid in Georgia to building a career with more than 200 million streams, touring alongside artists like Teddy Swims, Stephen Sanchez, Allen St...

Southern California alternative rock band Strange Case joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about their journey from the local DIY scene to becoming one of the fastest-rising bands in modern alternative rock. Mikey and Zayno discuss the band's evolution over the past decade, being the very first artist signed to Jakob Nowell's SVN/BVRNT label, touring alongside Jakobs Ca...

Some conversations feel like they're years in the making. This one has been nearly three decades. John Feldmann, frontman of Goldfinger, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, A&R visionary, and one of the most influential architects of modern punk rock- joins me for a conversation I'll never forget. Goldfinger has been part of my life since the late '90s. I saw the band tear th...

Alejandro Aranda—also known as Scarypoolparty —joins Caught on the Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about his musical journey, his creative process, and the release of his new EP, Baroque . After captivating audiences as the runner-up on American Idol in 2019 , Alejandro has continued to chart his own artistic path, releasing acclaimed projects including Exit Form , Doom Hologram , The Act of...

J.Lately joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about his new album, Room to Grow , and the journey that's made him one of the Bay Area's most respected independent hip-hop artists. In this episode, we explore the inspiration behind Room to Grow , how his songwriting has evolved, and why authenticity continues to drive everything he creates. J.Lately shares what it's...

🚨 BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT CAUGHT ON THE MIKE 🚨 For the past several weeks, I've been working behind the scenes to take this show to the next level. 🎥 Full video episodes are coming to Spotify and Apple Podcasts . 📺 The YouTube channel has been completely reorganized to make discovering past interviews easier than ever. 🎙️ The studio has been upgraded—both aesthetically and technologi...

Rock fans, this one's for you. Carl Bell, founder, guitarist, and the primary songwriter behind FUEL, joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about the band's incredible journey, the stories behind timeless hits like "Shimmer," "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)," and "Bad Day," and what continues to fuel one of rock's most enduring bands. Carl als...