Lovejoy Nation Podcast

On this installment of TSIB, I announce our Baxbys T-Shirt Giveaway Trivia Contest and unbox Lovejoy's album, One Simple Trick, splatter edition!

New York based band, The Baxbys, is fresh off their tour with Lovejoy in Europe. They were offered the opportunity to open for Lovejoy in France, Germany, and Brussels in September and have come on the pod to talk about their experience! Listen and watch as Lesley, Angie, & Dave ask the questions all of their new fans have been wanting to ask such as who would survive a zombie apocalypse and w...

It's been one year since Lovejoy released their debut full-length album, One Simple Trick. While Lesley, Angie, and Dave celebrate by sharing their favorite songs and memories, the real stars of this episode are the fans. Lovenjoyers from all over the world submitted voice memos and you will no doubt have a big smile on your voice as you listen to what they have to say. A very special episode of t...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Stuff In Between" - a bite-sized mini podcast episode where we cover some of the important things that happen in between podcast episodes! On this episode, Lesley talks about the fundraiser she created in honor of Wilbur's 30th Birthday. During the entire month of September, donations can be made via this site, on CanadaHelps.org,  www.tinyurl...

The Pebble Brain Trust sits down to discuss Lovejoy's recent merch, vinyl, and CD releases and when we can expect to receive them. Angie and Lesley steer a deep dive into the song lyrics of Alphabet (Wasted Summer), Snake Oil, Curse These Metal Hands, and The Vows - the 4 new songs on Lovejoy's brand new EP, Second to One. Youssef Kdiry, movie critic, adjunct professor, and film editor, on...

We used to pray for times like these. No seriously, WE DID! The Pebble Brain Trust wastes no time getting down to new Lovejoy business on this 24th episode* of the Lovejoy Nation Podcast! Initial reactions to the brand new EP, Second to One and thoughts on favorite songs are shared with plans to dig deeper on the next episode. Angie, Dave, and Lesley discuss the VIP packages for upcoming tour date...

In this episode, Lesley, Dave, and Angie break down the wild ride from teasing setlist snippets to the Alphabet (Wasted Summer’s) studio and live evolution. They share Wilbur's behind-the-scenes details about the "Alphabet" confusion—why it was called that, how much of it was intentional, and what it reveals about the band’s playful personality all pointing to more surprises ahead, a...

Perfect Blue's music video is is full of 90's psychedlic nostalgia and the Gen X Pebble Brain Trust is here for it! Lovejoy has refreshed their online look with a new monochromatic and spooky vibe - surely this means the EP and new merch have got to be on the way soon too, right?? Wilbur hosted his second YouTube stream of 2026 and was so kind as to tell us what the meanings of the 4 new s...

Lovejoy performs in Poland & Turkey to high energy crowds of Lovenjoyers and the Warsaw Wiggle made a reappearance! The Pebble Brain Trust discuss the VIP experiences of attendees, setlists, and how different these audiences were from North American audiences. Will appeared on Chris Demakes a Podcast to discuss music, dissect Scoundrels, and future Lovejoy projects. https://youtu.be/mnpiEi5zYv...

Lesley, Angie, and Dave welcome Lovejoy super fan Cam from Detroit to the podcast to discuss Lovejoy's debut full-length album on the 6 month anniversary of its release. Listen as Cam and the Pebble Brain Trust dissect the lyrics, meanings, and cover art during the JUMBO-sized episode, leaving no stone or song unturned.

Lesley presents the Angie & Dave with huge ideas, and possibly INSANE speculation about Lovejoy's plans for the coming soons. This spurs a fun and lively discussion about what the boys of Lovejoy might be up to! 'It's just a theory!' You've got to hear this for yourself and be sure to tell the gang what you think ! The Pebble Brain Trust also discuss Lovejoy's upcoming...

If you've seen Lovejoy on tour, chances are you've seen Asher jumping sky-high at the barricade or strumming his guitar at the barricade. On this episode of the podcast, the Pebble Brain Trust was fortunate enough to interview Asher and his mom, Heather. Hear what it was like to follow the band all over North America, for the second time. Also find out tips and advice for following in thei...

Lesley, Angie, and Dave reflect on their first year of the Lovejoy Nation Podcast. While the first few episodes were full of anxiety about getting it just right and trying to sound professional, the Pebble Brain Trust certainly found their way through times of intense speculation only to be rewarded with Lovejoy's debut full-length album, music videos, and a North American tour. 2025 will go d...

The boys of Lovejoy have provided the pod with a brand new intro and the Pebble Brain Trust is absolutely chuffed! One Simple Tour is now over and Angie and Lesley share stories from the gigs they attended since the last recording, in Washington DC, Philadelphia, & New York City. From meet & greets to exchanging goodies with fans on the queue, there's just nothing else like a Lovejoy s...

It's a great time to be a Lovenjoyer, especially if you live in North America as Lovejoy is blazing a trail from coast to coast on their One Simple Tour! Angie and Lesley report back from their Chicago and Minneapolis shows discussing everything from the queue, the crowds, VIP meet & greet experiences, Wilbur's wind-up chicken era, all the merch and of course, Anvil Cards! Dave guides the chat...

Lovejoy's One Simple Tour has officially kicked off and the Pebble Brain Trust has sourced all of the details for the VIP package as well as the meet & greet process! Lesley, Angie, and Dave dissect the music video for Baptism which was released on October 3, 2025, coinciding with the One Simple Trick album drop. Tickets & tour information: www.lvjyonline.com Baptism music video: https://y...

12. 3 Simple Reactions to One Simple Trick Lesley, Angie, and Dave share their initial opinions and hot takes on Lovejoy's Debut Full-length Album WATCH & LISTEN YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lCqxFMg1TJzjXbpMlJdCvOeCluOL8FVJU&si=qyjqJa1xKHe87lL3 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/3mK0jqmMbU0qXx0bnkirpU?si=uK8krc0LRYuA07KX0d0nnA ONE SIMPLE TOUR: https://www.lvjyon...

Dave is back from Lovejoy's secret debut album gig on London and has much to share about the truly special and intimate experience. Guest Youssef Kdiry sits in and analyses the first 3 music videos from the upcoming One Simple Trick Album. These 3 mini-movies, Common Touch, Pay & Display, and With Rob as My Witness, connect as a trilogy and Youssef, in equal parts professorial and comedic goes thr...

Guest Vinny Ribus knows the music industry inside and out. Listen and learn how Lovenjoyers can best support and advocate for the band. He even has some ideas for Lovejoy too! Beyond streaming, fans have the power to really impact the success of a band and now, with their debut album, One Simple Trick on the horizon, they could REALLY use our help! Lesley and Dave talk about all of the news that's...

Lovejoy have released their second single from the upcoming debut full-length album, One Simple Trick. The title is Pay & Display, and the Pebble Brain Trust can't get enough of it - literally! Lesley, Angie, and Dave take a stab at analyzing the lyrics and dissecting the music video as well. There is lots of band news to share. Unfortunately,  not all of it is pleasant. Canceled gigs have wei...

Angie, Dave, and Lesley tackle your Lovejoy concert and tour questions as well as general concert etiquette questions! Now that the One Simple Tour has been announced, many Lovenjoyers have things they want to know! We sourced these inquiries from Reddit and Lovejoy Nation Social media accounts. Please comment with anything else you come up with! Also, here is a Discord server a fan created just f...

Lovejoy JUST released the first single of their forthcoming debut album! Listen as the Pebble Brain Trust shares their initial reactions. https://www.lvjynation.com/blog/lovejoy-releases-knockout-new-song-with-rob-as-my-witness/

Lesley, Angie, and Dave respond to listener questions that were submitted to lvjynation.com over the past few weeks. Learn more about your favorite Lovejoy podcast hosts and share lots of laughs with them along the way. They also catch us up on all of the big news with the band including, another YouTube vlog, upcoming music festival gigs, and the announcement of the first single drop of the upcom...

On this inaugural episode of our mental health series, "Are You Alright?," Lesley and Angie sit down with author & mental health advocate, Aly Vredenburgh to discuss the dangers of the growing Cancel Culture epidemic. Learn how the act of publicly vilifying a person can lead to depression, isolation, anxiety, and worse. Aly talks us through this difficult topic while offering real advice for t...

A Wilbur Cover AND a Lovejoy Movie?! Much to discuss in this episode, including our attempts to decipher Ash's cryptic photo comments on reddit, the battle between Wasted Summer and Fox Holes, as well as Angie and Lesley's run-ins with 2 well-known personalities from the Lovejoy universe! watch the Lovejoy movie here Adventures with Lovejoy in Japan pt1