Going Off Track

Legendary NYC hardcore band H2O's dynamic frontman, Toby Morse joins us to discuss his colorful history like his first arrival in NYC as a teen, rolling right into a CBGBs matinee. There's also hanging with Tupac and appearing in a House of Pain video.

Ratboys, Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan joined us from Kentucky and Chicago to discuss not being able to tour their awesome last record, "Printer's Devil" with Wilco. We also got into the pizza debate and praised Walt Whitman.

The Explosions's, Matt Hock and David Walsh's new band, Space Cadet is not what you might expect, but it's awesome. They check in to talk about recording the album with Pete from The Bouncing Souls, and tell us what they've been up to for the last decade.

Awesome-rockband, PUP guitarist, Steve Sladkowski checked in from hometown Toronto to talk sports, Wilco and the future of music mediums. There's also a wonderful story about chillin' with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Louisville.

Night Birds frontman and authentic punk, Brian Gorsegner joined us to discuss all things punk-rock including talking your way out of a "police situation" and… sneaking in to a Weird Al Yankovic convention with Mikey Erg?

Dave Hause guest-hosts fellow road-dog, Matty O'Brien who came up with The Bouncing Souls, living in the historic, Jersey band-house then touring with Sick Of It All and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones where he partook in the outrageous stories related here.

The nicest guy in comedy, Josh Gondelman took a break from HIS awesome podcast, Make My Day as well as his day job at Desus & Mero to fill us in on Boston vs Brooklyn, George Costanza vs Road House's Dalton and of course, roast beef culture.

Memphis-born and Mississippi-raised, alt-country rocker and a legend on guitar, Cory Branan checked in to straighten us out on the biggest misconceptions of the south. We also discuss his love for John Prine, Randy Newman and B-horror movies.

Actor/comedian Noël Wells came on to tell us about her encounters with real ghosts and a childhood desire to run away and live in a giant pair of boots. Favorite guest host, Jeff Rosenstock validates her as a "real punk" while discussing her new album.

Heavy metal guitarist for Bad Wolves and God Forbid, Doc Coyle schooled us good on politics, cold showers and Jersey hard rock history. He also told us all about playing in the Metallica wedding band and his own Ex-Man podcast.

The Maine frontman, John O’Callaghan aka John The Ghost in his solo project, checked in from sunny Phoenix to tell us what it is with that Arizona air that keeps bands happy. We also discussed baseball, loving your parents and pandemic pitbull puppies.

The Lawrence Arms vocalist, Brendan Kelly checked in from America's windy city to regale us with tales, from his fcked-upbringing to amazing recording studios. Listen well, young punks, to the man who is too punk rock for Warped Tour. Fo' real.

Disgraceland podcast's Jake Brennan is a genius. Why? He combined true-crime and music to make an amazing show! But he's got some real music cred to back it up including playing in Boston hardcore band, Cast Iron Hike. Of course we get into all of it.

Lande Hekt of Muncie Girls has a new solo album that celebrates her coming out to the world. We had a delightful conversation with her about the album that she played all the instruments on, as well as her debilitating claustrophobia and sugar addiction.

Rock-Americana, true brothers in arms, Dave and Tim Hause have an amazing respect and love for each other and they use it to make great music together. They're also old pals of Benny's and the resulting conversation is just a delight.

The Menzingers have been guests just once before but come up so often that they certainly feel like GOT family. Vocalist/guitarist Tom May kept that vibe alive with a homey conversation about UFOs, Philly and New Years resolutions (which he loves).

For our first show of 2021 we gathered three of Benny's spirit animals - Dr. Neel, Roger Harvey and Aunt Judy for their unique, optimistic look at the year ahead. We also got a few lessons from the year we left behind and some epic New Year's Eve stories.

Jimmy Eat World drummer, Zach Lind is a seriously grounded individual - his whole band is! It's part of the secret of their success. We get into that as well as growing up in a conservative household and some beer-snobbery as well.

Emo-screamer and post-hardcore band, Thursday frontman, Geoff Rickly is one of the most intelligent, sincere, old pals of the show. He checks in to discuss good vs evil, Jeff Rosenstock, and take us from the stray cats of Brooklyn to the growling, neighborhood dogs of Iowa.

Slowcore/indie-rock band Nothing's Domenic Palermo gives us one of the most interesting and varied conversations in a while. From the low-down on listening to Hot97 in prison, to out-drinking all other bands in the studio, this is one you won't forget.

Foo Fighter and alt-country artist, Chris Shiflett checked in to talk about his early days roadying for Wax and working at Fat Wreck Chords before joining No Use For A Name. We also get current with his new record and his "Walking The Floor" podcast.

Hardcore screamer, Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid is yet another hard-rocking Canadian sweetheart. He regales us with stories of transporting exceptional sausage and being shown "24 Hour Party People" in a Serbian jail.

Indie/alt-singer/songwriter Jon Snodgrass has collaborated with everybody, from The Descendents and Lagwagon to Chuck Ragan. Our awesome convo with him goes just as many places, from writing jingles for friends to Warren Zevon and baseball.

Punk/ska band, The Flatliners frontman, Chris Cresswell misses the road but also feels guilty about the amount of fun he had staying home this summer. We also talk songwriting, playing in Hot Water Music and pre-Canadians burning down the White House.

Kate and Jon Hiltz - you may not know who they are (yet) but these two have been instrumental in the Jersey music scene, from inspiring little Benny to nurturing, and managing The Bouncing Souls, these two are brother and sister punk-rock matriarchs.