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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...

Charleston, South Carolina's Five Door Sedan has been building a reputation as one of the Southeast's most exciting rising indie rock bands, blending infectious grooves, bluesy textures, improvisation, and high-energy live performances into a sound that's uniquely their own. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Dacota Muckey to discuss the band's journey, deve...

Smash Mouth has been a staple of pop culture for nearly three decades, delivering the songs that defined a generation. In this episode of Caught on the Mike, founding bassist Paul DeLisle joins Michael Clark for an honest conversation about the band's incredible journey—from the breakout success of "Walkin' on the Sun" and "All Star" to life on the road, navigating ch...

Joining me on the show are Nico Bryant and Sam Gellerstein of SNACKTIME. You may know them as the house band on Jason Kelce's ESPN late-night show, but it won't be long before they're known for much more. What started as a street performance project has evolved into one of the most electrifying live acts in music. Blending funk, soul, hip-hop, and rock with an infectious sense of co...

With Tropidelic's 10th studio album, First Light, dropping June 26, Matthew Roads and I spend a lot of time talking about the road that led to this release. We discuss the evolution of the band's sound, working with a new production team, the creative process behind the album, and recently released singles like "No Fear," "Follow Your Nature," and "Home To You.&q...

Mark O'Connell and Eddie Reyes join Caught On The Mike to discuss the formation of their new band, ME., and the journey behind their debut album, ALL GOOD THINGS. After spending nearly a decade apart following their departures from Taking Back Sunday, Mark and Eddie reconnected with no expectations beyond making music together. What began as a creative experiment evolved into an entirely new...

Thirty years after Sublime's self-titled album became one of the most influential records of the 1990s, the band's story continues with a new generation at the helm. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with Jakob Nowell for an honest conversation about family, legacy, music, and the unique experience of carrying one of rock's most recognizable names while forging h...

For more than 20 years, Mayday Parade has been one of the defining bands of the pop-punk and emo scene. From packed clubs and Warped Tour parking lots to sold-out venues around the world, they've built a career that has stood the test of time while continuing to connect with new generations of fans. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, guitarist Brooks Betts joins me for a conversation abou...

Atta Boy joins Caught On The Mike to discuss the making of their new album Silt, a record built through years of friendship, long-distance collaboration, and creative trust. In this episode, Mike sits down with Eden Brolin, Freddy Reish, Dashel Thompson, and Lewis Pullman to talk about growing up together, forming the band as teenagers, and how they've continued creating music despite being s...

🥊 Undefeated professional boxer Jesus Munoz-Ramirez joins Caught On The Mike for a conversation about the journey, discipline, and mindset required to succeed in one of the toughest sports in the world. With a perfect 4-0 professional record and training out of Skywalker 101 Boxing Academy in Omaha, Nebraska, Jesus sits down to discuss how he got started in boxing, his transition to the professio...

Known for creating uplifting, genre-bending music and the global smash hit "Sunday Best," Colin Padalecki returns with a brand new chapter for Surfaces and the release of "Call Me When You're Home," the first single from the band's upcoming seventh studio album. In this conversation, Colin opens up about navigating one of the most difficult periods of his life, how mu...

JP Clark has spent years helping shape some of the biggest records in alternative pop, rock, and hip-hop — working alongside artists like Bryce Vine, blink-182, blackbear, Lukas Graham, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and more while generating over 3 billion streams worldwide. But after years behind the scenes as a songwriter and producer, JP is now stepping fully into the spotlight as an artist with a so...

Phillip “Pip” Henderson joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation centered around resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the growth of combat sports in the Midwest. As the driving force behind Dynasty Combat Sports and Disorderly Conduct MMA, Pip has helped build Nebraska’s premier combat sports promotion while also leading successful ventures in construction, development, and manufacturi...

From sharing stages with The Rolling Stones, Muse, and The Cult to landing music across UFC, WWE, blockbuster films, and major video game franchises, Des Rocs has quietly built one of the most compelling stories in modern rock. But behind the explosive live performances, leather-clad swagger, and cinematic sound is a journey marked by setbacks, uncertainty, industry struggles, and a serious health...

If you’ve been tapped into the reggae rock scene over the last few years, there’s a good chance The Elovaters have been on your radar—and if not, this is the episode to change that. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Jackson Wetherbee to talk about the journey from local Massachusetts shows to chart-topping success and sold-out crowds across the country. We get into the early d...

After five years away from releasing new music, Big D and the Kids Table return with renewed energy and a fresh perspective—and in this episode of Caught on the Mike, frontman David McWane breaks it all down. From their roots in the Boston ska scene to becoming one of the most consistent and independent voices in punk, Big D has spent decades doing things their own way. David joins the show to tal...

Alt-pop disruptor tiLLie joins Caught On The Mike for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her explosive new EP i miss when monsters were only shadows. Known for blending glittery pop hooks with grungy guitars and emotional intensity, tiLLie opens up about the real-life experiences behind her music—touching on mental health, trauma, empowerment, and her ongoing creative evolution. We get into the...

In this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Shane Told—frontman of Silverstein and host of Lead Singer Syndrome. We dive into Shane’s journey from the early days of the post-hardcore scene to building one of the most consistent and enduring bands of the last two decades. He opens up about how his role as a frontman has evolved, what keeps the band creatively driven after 20+ years, and...

21-year-old composer Jeremy Abboud—aka The Rockyts—joins Caught on the Mike for a deep dive into independence, creativity, and building a sound entirely your own. From recording every instrument in his basement studio to surpassing 3.5 million streams without a label, Jeremy is proving what’s possible when you fully trust your vision. We get into his latest single Wonder, the second release from h...

Brian McShea of Good Terms joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation that captures a band right in the middle of their breakout moment. From humble beginnings writing and recording in bedrooms to headlining their own national tour and landing a spot on the iconic Vans Warped Tour, Brian walks through the evolution of Good Terms in real time. We dive into the impact of Burnout Deluxe, the explosi...

Nicole Alexis didn’t wait for a cosign—she built her sound, her audience, and her entire project from the ground up. In this episode, we dive into her journey from working behind the scenes as a writer and producer to becoming a fully self-made artist, handling everything from recording to engineering on her own. We talk about the grind of building a loyal online following through stripped-back co...

Shane Weisman is stepping into his moment—and you can hear it all over Better Luck Tomorrow. 🎶 In this episode, the Nashville-based songwriter and producer breaks down the making of his deeply personal concept album, written and recorded in just six weeks. We get into the bold decision to start from scratch, the idea of “luck” as a driving theme, and the breakthrough moment where everything final...

Chris and Jay from The Strike jump on the mic for a fun, honest conversation about how a group of California friends turned a college project in Utah into a globally touring band with one of the most loyal fanbases in indie pop. We get into the early days, the LA roommate era, and how that brotherhood shaped their sound, plus what life looks like now balancing music with teaching careers, family,...

On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with guitarist, songwriter, and producer Greg Bergdorf. Greg spent more than 15 years as the lead guitarist and songwriter for Zebrahead, helping shape the band’s signature blend of punk, rap, and rock while touring the world and performing on festivals like Warped Tour. Greg shares stories from the early Orange County music scene, the moment t...

For more than two decades, Story of the Year have remained one of the most influential bands in post-hardcore and emo. From the massive success of Page Avenue and the breakout anthem Until the Day I Die, to a catalog that’s continued to evolve with every release, the band has built a legacy that still resonates with fans around the world. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I’m joined by drumme...