The Best Hang Podcast

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line ("Cruise," "This Is How We Roll") tell Mike about songwriting, producer Joey Moi, being drawn to each other, staying in shape, voicing political opinions, tour life, baseball and the song "Dirt." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Mulroney ("etalk," "Your Morning") tells Mike about his father's upbringing, family values, being a Prime Minister's son, attending Duke University, breaking into entertainment, mentors, criticism, anxieties, Justin Trudeau, juggling jobs and junkets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bishop Briggs ("River," "Wild Horses") tells Mike about her creative father, moving to LA, the Musician's Institute, getting signed, collaborations, personal expectations, "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" and planning to tour with Coldplay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norah Jones ("Come Away With Me," "Don't Know Why") tells Mike about "Day Breaks," her demo process, early days in New York, musical upbringing, introduction to jazz, writing personal songs, early success, Neil Young, Dolly Parton and being a mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Kowalewicz and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent ("Rusted From The Rain," "River Below") tell Mike about opening for Guns N' Roses, their process, challenging themselves, Aaron's MS issues, "Afraid of Heights," the state of rock, luck and their timing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Kerman and Mike DeAngelis of Arkells ("Leather Jacket," "11:11") tell Mike about junkets, Shane's video treatments, the "Drake's Dad" story, shooting with Dennis Graham, reaction to the release, the "Champagne Boyz" and hopes for "Morning Report." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly Hayes (The Hamilton Spectator) tells Mike about covering the Tim Bosma murder trial, the timeline of the case, speaking to the Bosma family, visiting Dellen Millard in jail, her responsibility as a journalist and media attention paid to the trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! tells Mike about writing "Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout," fears and hopes for the book, burning her birth certificate, North Carolina and HB2, being transgendered, touring and dating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane discuss their casual set-up at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards. Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds"), Tegan and Sara ("Closer," "I Was A Fool"), Tyler Posey ("Teen Wolf"), Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis of July Talk ("Guns+Ammunition," "Push + Pull") and Coleman Hell ("2 Heads," "Fireproof") join the show. Click for video highlights. For dessert, Shane describes his inebriated...

Georgia Nott and brother Caleb of Broods ("Mother & Father," "Bridges") tell Mike about their musical upbringing, family, how they started writing together, New Zealand's music scene, Lorde, writing "Free," having a platform and how they view success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lukas Forchhammer of Lukas Graham ("7 Years," "Mama Said") tells Mike about the grind of tour, public image, growing up in Denmark, entering showbiz as a toddler, forming the band, his dad and the topic of death, Christmas charity and celebrity adoration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Reitman ("Juno," "Up In The Air") and Zander Lehmann ("The Shannara Chronicles") tell Mike about making "Casual," Zander's background, the writers' room, developing characters, a hybrid format, working together, viewer reaction and what they enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers ("Ho Hey," "Ophelia") tell Mike about leaving New York for Denver, Nathaniel Rateliff, persistence, playing large venues and engaging crowds, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, commitment and self-awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Yorn ("Lost Weekend," "Don't Wanna Cry") tells Mike about "Halifax," his influences, being open to new sounds, integrity, tour life, avoiding burnout, being a dad, early struggles, being an artist in LA, a changing music industry and if looks matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Linklater ("Boyhood," "Dazed and Confused") tells Mike about playing baseball, casting athletic actors in "Everybody Wants Some!!," developing chemistry, how he tells stories, college identity and toggling between long-term and standalone films. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Carter ("Love Can't Wait," "19 in 99") tells Mike about staying motivated, his solo album "All American," putting personal stories into songs, his diverse tastes, reflecting on the Backstreet Boys, fame, impending fatherhood and good advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Dubas (Toronto Maple Leafs) tells Mike about his role with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, interacting with fans, his young career, sacrifices, chasing jobs, meeting with Brendan Shanahan, leaving The Soo, analytics, ideologies and his future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jus Reign tells Mike about childhood, immigrant parents and expectations, MADtv, Dave Chappelle, making a career in entertainment, social media platforms, performing live, breaking stereotypes, his business, fame, working with Much and competitiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Keeso and Nathan Dales of CraveTV's "Letterkenny" tell Mike about show origins, Calgary Flames, influences, starting acting, how they met, casting, working with Bell Media, Jared's work on "19-2," hopes for the series and the Canadian industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shad ("Rose Garden," "I Get Down") tells Mike about his family coming to Canada, his childhood, discovering music, his creative spark, moving for grad school, hosting CBC's "q," routine, predicting a guest's energy, balancing a music career and criticism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby Cannavale ("Blue Jasmine") tells Mike about trusting his gut, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and a love of music. Terence Winter ("Boardwalk Empire") talks New York, Mick Jagger, how he writes, where he finds inspiration and depicting excess on film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bonus "emergency" episode, Mike tells Max about getting engaged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Schwartz tells Mike about being president at Pop TV after working at MTV Canada and MuchMusic, his first job as Lorne Michaels' assistant, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, going to school with John Legend, managing a band and passion for his projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Jackson ("Fringe," "Dawson's Creek") tells Mike about his character on "The Affair," acting from a young age, getting a role on "The Mighty Ducks," Jake Gyllenhaal, luck and timing, acting to support his family, going broke and his future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alessia Cara ("Here," "Wild Things") tells Mike about her promo tour, being involved in decisions, support from her parents, persistence, her lyrics, playing "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon," Drake and Amy Winehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.