Going Off Track

Soul Asylum's frontman talks about their surprise success, how he overcame depression and what it was like writing with Prince at his Paisley Park studio.

SNL veteran cast member discusses bartending at Pizzeria Uno, dealing with overzealous fans, Star Wars and fulfilling his childhood dreams on the show.

The punk all-star Erg’s drummer and guest host Jeff Rosenstock discuss working together, performing with P. Diddy on TV and being in the studio with Bon Jovi.

Against Me!'s frontwoman discusses her upcoming book and album, the way the government has dealt with transgender rights and marijuana as a cure for anxiety.

Glassjaw guitarist and his wife, a former Real World cast member, discuss their mutual love of hardcore and near fights on the Warped Tour, seafood and Melissa's very outspoken opinions on reality television.

The music and online tastemaker talks about psychedelics, her party persona and unique path in the music industry both behind the scenes and on the cover of magazines.

Bouncing Souls’ guitarist talks about the early days of touring in the band, their new album Simplicity and "bouncing" around in a box truck.

The multi-instrumentalist discusses what it's like performing with everyone from the Cranberries to Bleachers, his latest project Ex Reyes and sandwich culture.

The White Lung front-woman talks technology, politics and daytime television alongside guest host Dan Ozzi (Noisey).

With our favorite guest host, Vanessa Bayer (SNL), the producer and former rapper talks about how he turned down a suitcase full of cash, and his new book, “Kanye West Owes Me $300”.

Frontman of the Jersey-emo band, with guest-host Dan Ozzi (Noisey) discuss why debilitating anxiety forced him to take control of his mind twelve years ago. He also talks about why sleeping is a wink from the universe, and how being a father prevented him from dissolving into his own molecules.

Scott Sturgeon, aka Stza Crack, and guest host Benny Horowitz (Gaslight Anthem), discuss police brutality, Scott’s 9/11 suspicions and how the event affected him.

Singer-songwriter Anika Pyle formerly of Chumped talks about the genesis of her new solo act Katie Ellen, what The Gender Binary is, and what it was like growing going up getting a Montessori education.

Astronautalis aka rapper Andrew Bothwell and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discuss how he fractured his skull falling off the Warped Tour stage and how his adventures in eastern Europe influenced his new album Cut The Body Loose.

The vocalist of metal-core band, Every Time I Die and guest host, Benny Horowitz of Gaslight Anthem, talk about having premature children and the way it informed the lyrics on the next ETID record. We also discuss Buckley's fantastic new novel “Scale” and how he's managed to transcend his public persona and inner aggression.

The NOFX guitarist discusses going public with the revelation that he was molested as a child via the band’s new book, “Hepatitis Bathtub”. He also talks about the secret to his band's three-decade-plus longevity and the wonders of edible marijuana.

Dum Dum Girls frontwoman (aka Dee Dee) discusses her brand new solo album X-Communicate, how she DJs to survive the rising rents in Harlem and how a comparison to Debbie Gibson accidentally made it into her bio (yet she learned to embrace it).

Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns) tells how his new albums were influenced by police brutality and race and why Freud's theory of the "Death Drive" also fueled his artistic drive.

Former MTV VJ and his pal, Mike Denied (The Murder Junkies/GG Allin) in one of the most bizarre podcasts we've ever recorded. Subjects include problems with the law, experiences with sober living and his friendship with the late Scott Weiland. Is that Gene Simmons on the phone?

Max Huber of The Swingin' Utters talks about his days as a Marine, stationed in El Paso. Then we get into how he had to convince his bandmates to sign to Fat Wreck Chords, how his heroes in the UK Subs embraced him as a young punk rocker and what it was like to see the Swingin' Utters' peers Green Day and the Offspring become household names during the Bay area punk explosion.

Mötley Crüe's legendary bassist and founding member, along with his Sixx:A.M. bandmates DJ Ashba (Guns N' Roses) and James Michael discuss how the music industry has changed over the past few decades, how selfies have ruined concert-going, what happens when you google "blood in your urine" and how they stay healthy after so much hard living.

The Coheed And Cambria frontman talks about how he balances his band with his line of comics, children books and toys. We also talk about what you do when you find out your drummer can't do a European tour an hour before you're supposed to leave and how to deal with a bassist who’s just robbed Walgreens for drugs with a bombthreat.

Our guest bailed and it was April Fools Day, so Jonah and frequent guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem, Bottomfeeder) decided to interview each other. They discuss current sports controversies, the upcoming presidential election and the proper airport etiquette for 2016. Crack a tallboy and listen up.

The Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, screenwriter and playwright talks about his fantastic new music-driven novel Know Your Beholder and how he’s seen New York City's East Village transform over the past two decades. We also discuss loneliness, basketball and being a touring musician.

The Lawrence Arms frontman and Alkaline Trio drummer help us celebrate our 200th episode with guest host Dan Ozzi (Noisey)! They discuss their early ska roots in Slapstick and the Suicide Machines and spend way too much time on masturbation: specifically, old school stimuli vs new school.