Going Off Track

This week on Going Off Track, the very funny and intelligent NY Times published writer and cartoonist, Tim Kreider explains the "Soul Toupee" as well as a lot of other philosophical, and just plain comic subjects.

This week on Going Off Track our we are joined by legendary actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo as well as guest host Vanessa Bayer for a truly amazing podcast that covers Garofalo's career highlights such as Reality Bites and Wet Hot American Summer and everything in between.

On this week's Going Off Track podcast, Lisa Brownlee (Fuse's Warped Roadies) and her roommate, and "Fifth Ramone", Arturo Vega came by to talk about their separate careers, shared interests, and photographic proof of the ghost of Dee Dee Ramone. This is punk rock from a bunch different angles.

David Bazan of Pedro The Lion fame, talks about his unique career trajectory, struggles with religion and how over the years he's learned to balance music and family.

Justin Scurti, guitarist for Primitive Weapons and I Hate Our Freedom, former bartender at East Village staple Li’l Frankie’s, co-owner of the bar Saint Vitus and guitar tech for every other cool band you know talks about all that and more.

Rob Pope, bassist in The Get Up Kids talking about the Lawrence, Kansas BYOB strip club known as the Outhouse, why he's such a fan of Midwestern regionalism and his other artistic endeavors including his own studio and screen-printing shop.

Pete "JR" Wasilewski, saxophonist for Less Than Jake, one of the longest running punk ska bands around, , tells tales of music, growing up in Hartford, CT, and being the guy everybody wants to hang out with.

Recorded at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY, featuring Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week), Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason), Sarah Lewitinn (Ultragrrrl, Nylon Magazine) and Geoff Rickly (Thursday) who also performs 2 songs.

An extremely personal episode of Going Off Track in which Steven, Jonah and Brad talk about their experiences during Hurricane Sandy. From falling trees to ambulance rides, this candid conversation gives a glimpse into what life is like for us outside of the podcast.

Taking Back Sunday singer Adam Lazzara and guitarist John Nolan on how they brought the band's original line-up back together after eight years and some less serious talk about Batman, parenthood and how having a healthy sense of perspective has affected the way TBS operates.

Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly talks about his current solo project, the bus accident he experience during Warped Tour and writing for Penthouse Forum. He and Jonah open up about their band, United Nations and Rickly describes booking shows for legendary DIY punk acts in his New Jersey basement in the 90's.

Vaux bassist Ryder Robison stopped by Going Off Track to discuss his defunct screamo act, how he ended up on the cover of Esquire and what inspires his artwork. From modeling to writing children's books and blowing fire onstage, Robison is a true rock n' roll Renaissance Man who has one of the most interesting career trajectories in the hardcore scene… and boy does he look good doing it.

Senses Fail frontman Buddy Neilsen talks about how his past decade as an artist has colored his current experiences on the other side of the music industry. He also talks about where business is heading, if the military has a role in punk rock, and why hard work alone sometimes isn't enough to succeed.

Motion City Soundtrack’s incomparable rhythm section of Tony Thaxton and Matt Taylor stop by Going Off Track to discuss their two-decade-long friendship and their experiences with the world of major labels. The duo also officially announce the debut of their electronic side-project, Fresh Beats.

Renowned tattoo artist and entrepreneur, Josh Lord drops by Going Off Track to talk about how he got started, African dance, and of course, Kung Fu. Oh, and there’s also the story of him and the RZA in China performing karaoke.

Juliya Chernetsky aka Mistress Juliya is an old friend of Steven's who has repeatedly punched him in the groin. She hosted the groundbreaking metal show Uranium on Fuse, covers the Mayhem tour but did you know she was a competitive ballroom dancer? No you did not. Here's a tale of her getting into a fight with a mannequin.

Rusty Pistachio from H2O came by to talk about his jewelry company Pnut, riding motorcycles with a Sex Pistol and why him and his friends look out for each other like family. After listening to the podcast check out H20's covers collection "Don't Forget Your Roots" for extra NYHC credibility.

Hot Water Music's bassist Jason Black and drummer George Rebelo stopped by Going Off Track to discuss the group's break-ups and reunions, what they do when they're not busy being punk rock's most proficient rhythm section and why they don't care what critics think.

Comedian, activist and Citizen Radio co-host Jamie Kilstein came by Going Off Track to discuss his disillusion with the comedy community, why he recently cancelled all of his public appearances and how his current situation mimics his childhood dread of being a WWF superstar. If you're a fan of intense and thoughtful debate that raises often unaddressed questions about sex and gender that affect a...

On this week's Going Off Track Podcast, Cory Branan stopped by to talk about what it was like growing up in the South, his metal past and touring the U.S. in a rental car with his girlfriend in the peak of summer. Oh and if you haven't checked out his latest album "Mutt" yet, now is a good time to enjoy one of our favorite albums of the year.

Jim Shearer, host of VH1's Top Twenty Countdown stops by Going Off Track to regale us with his tales of getting on MTV2, love for music, and his history with Steven. If you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a VJ then this is the episode for you. We break that noise DOWN.

Singer/songwriter, Jonah Matranga, of Far and onelinedrawing, talks about playing the major label game for all it's worth, trying to write hit songs, and how he felt when he heard that his two greatest idols of all time, Eddie Vedder and Neil Young were sharing his bands' CD's with each other.

From frontman to graphic designer, hear the tale of Million Dollar Matt Hock, from his time in the Explosion, his major label woes, to his passion for spinning. Matt stopped by earlier this year and you can grab the Explosion's last record, Bury Me Standing, out right now… and all their previous ones if you haven't.

On the Going Off Track Podcast this week The Loved Ones' frontman Dave Hause talks about working construction, transitioning from a punk frontman to a singer-songwriter and, finally, recounts an incredible tale about getting mugged in Canada and saved by everyone's hero Chuck Ragan.

On the Going Off Track Podcast this week, William Beckett (from The Academy Is…), tells how Dashboard Confessional changed his life while losing his jock friends in high school. He also discusses bullies as inspiration, touring and not being kidnaped by sex slavers.