Pop-Punk & Pizza

I talked with Field Hockey at Summerfest

Reacting to Waterparks new song "Better Than Therapy"

I talked with Ryan Argast of Marina City about being on American Idol and The Voice, their new EP Reflections Vol. II, their worst show, favorite venue to play in Chicago, unexpected influences, and more! #alternative #altrock #marinacity

Sit by the pool with me while I talk about the Riot Fest 2026 lineup! #riotfest #punk #poppunk

I talked with pop punk band from the Bay area, Stay Out, about playing a show in a Denny's, The Pennywise garage in The Punk Rock Museum, a Warped Tour block party, Fan Fest, their upcoming album, good pizza, and more!

Watch on YouTube to actually see my reaction lol: https://youtu.be/WBgbJyPQP6c?si=o2Rb56A5bjKRl84-  

I talked with Crash The Net about albums vs. singles, the pizza capital of the U.S., how they got started, and more! #interview #poppunk #podcast

My Chemical Romance's unreleased album The Paper Kingdom was LEAKED?! (completely), plus Green Day at Superbowl, the Kurt Cobain mystery, & Britney Spears selling her music catalogue #mcr5 #paperkingdom #musicnews

I talked with One's Own Haven about which Green Day album they would eliminate (besides Father of All), an unexpected mishap on tour, their favorite show to play, their favorite pizza, what gear they want for Christmas, and more!  

Sofie interviewed Helmet at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Shonen Knife at Riot Fest 2025!

I talked with All At Once about opening for Frank Iero & The Future Violents as their first live show they ever played, their new single, upcoming music, and more! Listen to All At Once: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7riZx...   / all-at-once   Website: https://www.weareallatonce.com/ Follow All At Once on socials: https://www.instagram.com/weareallato... https://www.tiktok.com/@weareallatonc...

HAUNTER talks about their upcoming EP, having their song played on SiriusXM, anime, ghost pepper pizza, and more! #poppunk #Music #podcast #interview #band #newmusic #haunter Listen to HAUNTER on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTz... Follow HAUNTER on socials: https://www.instagram.com/haunterisnt...   / haunterisntreal   https://www.tiktok.com/@haunterisntre...

I talked with Like Ghosts, an emo band from Texas on collaborating with Ryan Cabrera (who has written hits for Avril Lavigne) and with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, favorite venues, local bands they would collab with, bands that influenced them, Warped Tour spelling their band name wrong, and more! Listen to Like Ghosts' collab w/ Ryan Cabrera "On the Way Down" (rock version): https://open...

I talked with local Grammy Award-winning band The 1-800s about '10 Compressors'--their upcoming no-skip album, their unique 10-step process, fave pizza, and lots more! Catch them live at Cobra Lounge for their 10 Compressors release show July 5! Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/avmadq-the-1-800s-moon-rules-apply-clementine-5th-jul-cobra-lounge-chicago-tickets Listen to The 1-800s: Spotify: https://o...

I talked with the legendary and prolific heavy metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Testament) about Dark Angel's comeback and 'Extinction Level Event', their upcoming album that will be their first release since 1991's 'Time Does Not Heal'. Listen to their first single off the album "Extinction Level Event" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/0wIsy38GX8N3SPiwFynN2R...

Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview

Exclusive first listen/premiere of FieldHockey's new single "Common Trope". PLUS a review and interview! Listen to FieldHockey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fkx38Pp1N6rqnhiQ2rRWr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fieldhockey/1496468939 Follow FieldHockey on socials: https://www.instagram.com/fieldhockeyband https://www.facebook.com/FieldHockeyBand?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.tiktok.com/@puckin...

With Patience, a Chicago band with post-hardcore influence, talks about upcoming album Triptych, new single "It's Time", recording in their basement studio, their upcoming show with Orlock and Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago May 10, and more! Listen to With Patience: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aWHujwxmN2ELXvznr3Pz4?si=yPgr82xDTXqlS13TTZ4i2w&nd=1&dlsi=d46c9334770845e1 https://music.app...

I talked with Luke, the singer/guitarist of The Sleights about their upcoming album This One's Gonna Hurt, collabing with Jen of The Bombpops on a song, his favorite songs to play live, favorite local venues and bands, and more! Pre-Order This One's Gonna Hurt out April 25: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/album/this-ones-gonna-hurt Listen to their new single "Day In The Life": https://www.youtub...

I talked with Josh, the owner of Controlled Chaos in Bolingbrook, about how he became a record store owner, music/bands he recommends, why going to a record store is better than buying online, almost joining Cheerleader Roadkill, his fave pizza places, and more!! Check out Controlled Chaos: https://www.controlledchaosvintage.com/ Listen to GCxAW: https://open.spotify.com/artist/53jyZZqqJJl4oHakGlu...

I chatted with Slackin' Idle about how they started out, whether the Warped Tour or WWWY lineup is better, the importance of social media in promoting music, the best pizza place in Canada, and more! #poppunk #newmusic #band Listen to Slackin' Idle: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WvMkyGAAP1LdPaVOnd6S2   https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCSb1Ux45pWqWbaKv9ZADBQw   https://music.amazon.com/albums/...

I chatted with local Chicago band Cheerleader Roadkill about their debut album 'Golf Course Intercourse' out now, how they met, their upcoming tour with The Jins, working with Bandit Booking, inspirations, jelly on pizza, and more! Listen to Cheerleader Roadkill: YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsbxOUyMpAHm7EsLuE_h4HA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16nIjFM97UOhihhYgQPJM...

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