The Street Press Podcast

Episode 67 features Fletcher Dragge from So-Cal punk rock legends, Pennywise! This wild episode is action packed, its been too long between drinks for Fletch and I. We talk about some of the crazy pranks on tour, what it was like to play in a Southern Californian punk band in the 80s, the cheap ways they'd get around in tour vans... and the incredible damage bill he's racked up on tour throughout...

The most requested man on the show to date! Ben Stewart from Slowly Slowly joins the Street Press pod. We talk about w hy he had to move his studio out of the house, his obsession of thinking about music, drunken escapades in Gosford, the bands cover of Blink 182's 'I Miss You', plus Good Things Festival. Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show!...

Blake Cateris returns to the podcast! A lot has happened since he first appeared on Episode 15 ! We chat about his tour with Ed Barnes to the UK, Blake's new EP that is out this Friday and our favourite poet, Darby Hudson . Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Blake's Socials @blakecateris www.blakecater...

Kim Scott the bass guitarist for Aussie punk lords, The Mark Of Cain joins me on the podcast today! It was only a few months ago that Scott was involved in a really nasty bicycle accident which nearly took his life. We chat about that and his recovery... as well as his return to the stage post surgery.  We speak about what its like to play with your brother in a band for so long (they've been toge...

Band manager and label man Michael Parisi joins the Street Press this week! We chat about the bands he discovered like MUSE and Regurgitator, wrecking hotel rooms, his friend and mentor Michael Gudinski and is Tiramisu and Sambuca any good? You'll have to find out... Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters...

Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday is on the podcast today! We chat about the band's 8th record '152' which is out this Friday, the sobering costs to sound proof rooms and why I'll be getting shoved in the back of the band's van ahead of the Good Things Festival in December. Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.co...

This week we head to Philly to chat with The Menzingers singer, co-writer and guitarist, Tom May! The timing of this one couldn't be better considering their seventh studio album 'Some Of It Was True' dropped on Friday. Tom and I discuss the writing and recording of the new record, having to flee Australia before the borders closed, and of course, Aliens and UFOS. Become a member of The Street Pre...

Today I chat with the singer of Melbourne punk rock band The Smith Street Band! Its been a big month for soon-to-be father Wil Wagner, his beloved Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, he got married, and now he's awaiting the birth of his daughter. We chat about life, music, mental health and studios in the wilderness. Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write i...

Short Stack drummer Bradie Webb joins me on The Street Press Podcast today! We rewind back to the good old MySpace days, chat about Short Stack TV, their latest album and the tweak to their sound, how to deal with infighting on tour and the Good Things Festival! Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters My In...

The bass shreddin' Hanny J from Melbourne Punk Rockers, Clowns, joins me on the podcast today! We chat about dreaded RSI, the Spice Girls (yeah, seriously), working alongside Matt Squires (Panic at the Disco and Ariana Grande), saving venues from extinction, lock out laws, and how bumping into someone at the airport boosted their careers! Action packed! Become a member of The Street Press! www.the...

I'm back from my honeymoon to chat with Peter "Blackie" Black from Punchbowl Punk Rockers, the Hard-Ons! We chat about his 40+ year partnership with fellow bandmate Ray Ahn and how they still remain friends after all these years, Blackie's deep love for songwriting, playing the Big Day Out in the 90s, their upcoming documentary, and what it was like to tour with the Ramones.  Become a member of Th...

Andrew Lopez joins me on the Street Press Podcast today! We chat about his marketing brain, facebook and instagram ads, building a brand new band and his upcoming single.  Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Sean's Instagram @thestreetpresspodcast @seanfrazer

This week I chat with the lovely Kahlia from Brisbane alt-pop duo, JUNO! We chat about the band's strong TikTok game, their incredible success over the past two years of being a band, what its like living in a house with SEVEN musicians and the NEW TUNE on the way! Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Se...

No guest this week but I read out YOUR gig war stories! From sneaking backstage, getting a ride home with a Beach Boy lovin' punk band, sleep walkin' nude after the BDO or getting frisky in the mosh... this episode packs a punch! Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Sean's Instagram @thestreetpresspodcas...

Jacob Fitzgerald joins the show! We nerd out about home studios, discuss the songwriting process and how sometimes you need to create a "person" in your head, and chat about Jacob living in the same house as his band and how that dynamic works. DistroKid Link Discount off your next single or album!  https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2543700 Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodc...

Cahli Blakers from Adelaide Juice box punk - pop two piece band Teenage Joans is on the show! We chat about their uuuuuuuge gig (or two) with the Foo Fighters, winning Triple J Unearthed High, working with The Hard Aches' Ben David and a potential ALBUM on the way! DistroKid Link Discount off your next single or album!  https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2543700 Become a member of The Street Press! w...

We made it! Episode 50! The half century. This week I speak with the wonderful Sarah Yagki who is just about to drop her new single 'Just Like Me'. We speak about some of the tough times in her life, how music saved her many times and the troubling story behind her most recent track which has helped her raise money for an incredible cause, Beyond Blue. Sarah's website: https://sarahyagki.com/ Dist...

This week, a very special episode! My band The Ritzy Kids are on to talk about the debut EP 'Walking Talking Mess' which drops on June 30! Scotty Magee, Andrew Renfrew and myself discuss the ups and downs of playing in a DIY band, the shows that should of happened, the wild ones that DID happen, we speak about our favourite songs on the record and draw conclusions about the disappearance of Jarrod...

The return of Kevin Bull! The photographer (and my former boss) returns to The Street Press to talk all things rock photography!  We discuss his favourite band shots, most loved festivals and the glitz and the not so glam parts of the job.  DistroKid Link Discount off your next single or album! https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/2543700 Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.c...

Josh Franceschi from UK Pop Punk band You Me At Six are is on the podcast today to talk everything from dog shit to their new record 'Truth Decay' The band is also coming out to Australia for the first time in 5 years in July! Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Sean's Instagram @thestreetpresspodcast @...

A little different this week! Rossy, Braggy and Curly from the Unfiltered and Undiscovered Podcast interviewed me on their show to talk all things The Ritzy Kids, songwriting, meat pies, The Street Press and more! 'Dark Blue Sky' by THE RITZY KIDS Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Sean's Instagram @th...

We ZOOM to Ireland this week to have a chat with Foy Vance! The singer-songwriter from Bangor tells me about co-writing with Ed Sheeran and 10 years since his record 'Joy of Nothing'. He explains how the tragic death of his father made him a better songwriter and we get the goss on his trademark moustache... how does he get it so curly? Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcas...

Brenton Harris from Catholic Guilt joins The Street Press today! We chat about some of the band's huge success, playing with Switchfoot, getting airplay in the U.S, religion and so much more. Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/join Write in to the show! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/letters Sean's Instagram @thestreetpresspodcast @seanfrazer

Lead singer of The Bennies, Anty Horgan, joins the podcast LIVE from Vinnies Dive Bar in Southport! We chat about the interesting way The Bennies found support bands on their East Coast tour, smoking weed (very Bennies), recent line up changes, a new album, and his first day as a school teacher... and why it didn't go to plan.  Become a member of The Street Press! www.thestreetpresspodcast.com/joi...