THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

This week, we are joined by Dylan Guzman and Gabriel Muñoz of Super Sometimes. Gabe was mostly keeping his eyes on the road, so Dylan did most of the talking. The San Diego pop punk outfit have had one of those genuinely exciting couple of years, culminating in the release of their new record Show the World What's Underneath. We dig into their deep, real love of pop punk. Not the kind people perfo...

This week we are joined by CARR. A singer/songwriter and recent signee of Pete Wentz. She talks about how that signing came about and what it's meant for her, as well as diving into her new album CARRGIRRL, the stories behind it and where she's at right now. Sponsored by  Local Menace Apparell . Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of ...

We headed to Slam Dunk Festival 2026 for a very special episode, and we got to do it properly, covering both festival sites across the weekend. It's a packed one. We had the privilege of chatting with the following artists: Comeback Kid Driveways The Menzingers zebrahead Allister Mike Herrera Hawthorne Heights Bayside A huge thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having The Wasting Time Podcast along...

This week, The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Kevin Lyman for a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Warped Tour. Kevin reflects on building the iconic festival from the ground up, balancing its modern-day return with his role as a university professor, and what it was like bringing Warped Tour to the UK for the very first time. He also discusses the huge impact bands like blink-182, Pe...

Matt Richardson joins The Wasting Time Podcast and it's immediately clear this is going to be a good one. The UK comedian, presenter and all-round emo/pop punk obsessive sits down to talk career, craft and chaos. He discusses his stand-up shows as well as his presenting gigs, interviewing movie stars and the likes of blink-182 for Virgin Radio. Matt also looks ahead to Slam Dunk Festival this year...

Some bands never get the recognition they deserve. Bottom Line were one of them. We were always fans. We followed this band through the early 2000s, watching them build something real, and waited on a record made with legendary producer John Feldmann that simply... never came out. In this episode, we finally get the answers we’ve been waiting for. Benjamin James Howard joins the show for a candid,...

Hot on the heels of their latest album Eternal Youth, Kenny Vasoli joins the podcast for a brilliant conversation about life in The Starting Line in 2026. Kenny takes us through the band's history coming up on Drive Thru Records, what it was like working with producer Howard Benson, and how he reacted when Taylor Swift name dropped them in a song. In the intro, Chris and Nick dig into new music fr...

The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Rae Brazil, vocalist of Leeds alt-rock outfit Artio, to talk all things Soul Rot — the band's sophomore album, released January 21st via LAB Records. Rae talks about how the album came together, what it means to make a truly intentional body of work in an era that demands content over craft, and why listeners should experience Soul Rot front to back rather tha...

Dylan Espeseth joins The Wasting Time Podcast to talk about his journey so far — from building a following on TikTok to stepping into the studio with legendary producer Aaron Sprinkle. Dylan shares how social media helped kickstart his career, the realities of navigating the modern music industry as a new artist, and the creative process behind his latest music. Dylan's new single Where’d The Time...

On this episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by After Midnight for a conversation about momentum, identity, and putting Penang on the global pop punk map. The band break down their rapid rise over the past six months — how the buzz started, what’s changed, and how they’ve handled the jump from local favourites to building international attention. They open up about what it’s like bein...

Jordan Pundik joins The Wasting Time Podcast this week for a deep dive into all things New Found Glory — past, present and future. Jordan chats about the band’s brand new album Listen Up!, reuniting with legendary producer Steve Evetts, and what it feels like to release a record nearly six years after the last one. He opens up about how his kids view NFG, the excitement around the upcoming tour wi...

Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx) stopped by the show to discuss all things Mariachi El Bronx — from the brand new record to how they juggle two very different bands under one roof. Matt also discusses the upcoming shows where fans get both The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx in one night, catching Oasis live, and the experience of being a podcaster himself. As well as the new Mariachi E...

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by Saxl Rose.  From blowing up on the internet to carving out a genuinely wild music career, Saxl talks us through his journey so far — how going viral opened doors, the grind behind the scenes, and what happens when online momentum turns into real-world opportunities. We get into what it was like stepping on stage with Paramore, hitting the road...

The Wasting Time Podcast kicks off 2026 with a familiar face as Steve Soboslai of Punchline returns to the show. Chris and Nick catch up with their friend to talk all things Four Chord Music Festival, the magic of Pittsburgh, and take a deep dive into Punchline’s Somewhere To Land — an album that firmly landed on both hosts’ favourite records of 2025 lists. Punchline will also be on a killer tour...

We’re closing out the year with an absolute legend. For the final episode of the year, the podcast is joined by Bill Stevenson of Descendents / ALL — a drummer, songwriter, producer, and one of the most influential figures in punk and pop punk history. Bill dives into the origins of Descendents, the band’s enduring legacy and how he sees their influence on modern pop punk. He also talks about his...

On the new episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by the iconic Travie McCoy for a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation. Travie opens up to us about his wild experience in Yeovil, reflects on which Warped Tour legends he thinks could have made great rappers, and shares the story behind his global smash hit “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars. We dig into how Gym Class Heroes were receive...

The Wasting Time Podcast X Four Chord Music Festival — Recap Episode Four Chord Music Festival and The Wasting Time Podcast present a retrospective look at Four Chord 11. Chris and Nick are joined by festival founder and main man Rishi Bahl, along with Marketing Director Adam Valen, to look back on this year’s event, its history, and what makes Four Chord such a cornerstone of the pop punk world....

In this episode, we are joined by Beth and Ande from As December Falls. The band share their story so far, the journey that led to their success as an independent act, and dive into the making of their brand new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine. Before the interview, Chris and Nick chat about some recent releases from Militarie Gun and Hit The Lights, and Chris gives his thoughts on the re...

This time, we’re joined by Cody Okonski from Millington.  We chat about how the band first came together, how they crafted their unique ska-infused pop punk sound, and Cody’s experience interning for John Feldmann during the recording of blink-182’s California.  We had a great time hanging out with Cody in Pittsburgh recently at Four Chord Music Festival. If you're not on the Millington train, get...

This time we’re joined by the legendary Atom Willard, drummer for Alkaline Trio, ahead of the band’s appearance at Four Chord Music Festival. Atom takes us inside what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and shares his memories of Pittsburgh, a city that’s played a role in his journey. We also get into his recent time in the studio with Travis Barker, his unforgettable experience when Rocket From The Crypt...

In the build-up to Four Chord Music Festival, The Wasting Time Podcast is thrilled to welcome Jim, Zach and Tom from Jimmy Eat World. The band look back on their incredible career, their creative process, and what it means to still be connecting with fans decades on. They also discuss playing the festival this year and what to expect. The episode also features an intro segment with Adam Valen of t...

This time on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop punk legends Bowling For Soup. We dive deep into Jaret’s incredible career, his unforgettable UK experiences (including his time on Never Mind The Buzzcocks), and even swap thoughts on the upcoming Four Chord Music Festival, where we’ll both be in attendance. Plus, Jaret reveals what he believes i...

We are beyond delighted to welcome The Paradox to The Wasting Time Podcast — and even more honoured to be their first ever overseas podcast appearance! In this episode, we dive into the band’s meteoric rise over the past year — from opening for Green Day, to dominating When We Were Young Fest and touring across the US non-stop. These guys are living the pop punk dream, and they’re just getting sta...

We’re joined by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT) to talk about the upcoming Idobi Radio Summer School Tour. This year’s lineup includes Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Arrows In Action, Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, and Huddy. Tobin and Michael share how the tour came together in collaboration with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and how it fits in...

We’re back from an unforgettable weekend at Slam Dunk Festival 2025 — and who better to help us break it all down than Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights? In this special episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, Nick Thompson joins us to swap stories from the festival — from his experience rocking the stage, to our own as press soaking in the chaos, catching amazing sets, and chatting with some of our al...