Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews event producer, DJ, entrepreneur and the creator of Neon Carnival down in the desert, Brent Bolthouse.  Brent and Stryker discuss all things Neon Carnival from how it started to how it's evolved.  Brent talks to Stryker about the best Los Angeles clubs in the 90's and 2000's.  Brent and Stryker talk radio stations they were both DJ's at...indie...

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jimmy Eat World singer Jim Adkins. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Jimmy Eat World has released 10 studio albums. Jim tells Stryker all about their early days in Mesa, Arizona, including some of their first shows. Jim also reveals how a side hustle acting as concert promoters helped Jimmy Eat World get discovered, and shares his appreci...

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jeremy McKinnon, lead singer for  A Day to Remember. Jeremy goes in depth about the band’s early years, including the great music scene in their home state of Florida. Jeremy also shares his memories from playing Warped Tour and the excitement that surrounded the band’s breakout single “All I Want.” A Day to Remember recently released their new...

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews B-Real from Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra for a special performance that has now been turned into a live album and concert film. B Real tells Stryker all about how the project came together, including the famous backstory involving The Simpsons. B Real also goes deep into the history of Cypress Hill,...

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens. Johnny goes through the band’s history, and admits he’ll never be satisfied with Highly Suspect’s success. The group revealed their fifth studio album As Above, So Below in 2024 and Johnny gives Stryker an in-depth look at how it came together. Johnny also discusses fights within the band, his awkward bathro...

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Sean Van Vleet, the lead singer and main creative force behind the band Blame My Youth. Sean goes into his background as a musician and songwriter, including his time in the band Empires – and why the group ended. Sean dives into how Nirvana and Dave Matthews changed his life (in different ways), why he has so much respect for Chappell Roan,...

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan. Billy offers a deep dive into the band’s latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, while offering insight into the dynamic between himself, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin. Billy also discusses Smashing Pumpkins’ tour with Green Day, the way music consumption has changed over his career, and the Corgan family rule on...

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and founder of the band Coheed and Cambria. Claudio tells Stryker all about the band’s early days, touring in a van and playing on the Warped Tour. He also discusses some of his biggest influences, including Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Black Sabbath. Coheed and Cambria have a new album called ‘The Father of Ma...

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand. The guys start out discussing fatherhood, since Alex’s son recently turned one. They also remember Franz Ferdinand’s first show in LA, which Stryker attended decades ago at the Troubadour. Alex then talks about Franz Ferdinand’s new album ‘The Human Fear,’ which will drop in 2025. Stryker has been p...

In this MINI episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker talks to Matt and Brad Shultz from the band Cage the Elephant. In 2024, Cage the Elephant released their sixth album, Neon Pill, and Matt and Brad give Stryker all the details on how it was made. Neon Pill was especially important for Matt, their lead singer, who suffered through years of psychosis before getting the help he needed. He tells Stryker a...

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offered a record deal, and it's been a whirlwind since t...

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early Southern California punk rock scene like? When did h...

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED.  Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band.  Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the pressure of writing the album Ixnay on the Hombre...

Welcome to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker featuring the fantastic musician, St. Vincent!   If you have not listened to her latest album titled All Born Screaming, start with song 1 and listen all the way through! SHe's released 7 studio albums so far in her career.  Her songwriting and style and personality and attitude and strength and belief in her art is infectious.  St. Vincent...

In this episode, Stryker welcomes the great songwriter, singer and performer...Hardy, to the Tuna on Toast podcast. Stryker and Hardy cover everything from growing up in Mississippi then moving to Nashville and why his Dad playing the song "Alive" from Pearl Jam was so inspirational. The guys discuss the rock influences in his life as well why and how musicians like Jeremy from A Day To Remember,...

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Joe Keery to the show! Joe Keery is not only a great actor (Stranger Things and Fargo) but also a wonderful singer/songwriter/producer.  Stryker and Djo (Joe) discuss the song "End of Beginning" and the process of how Joe creates music. Stryker and Joe talk all things from great Chicago movies to watching his own TV shows to feeling the need to pr...

In this episode, Stryker welcomes from the band PHOENIX, Thomas Mars. Thomas tells Stryker about his love for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bewitched and the show Dallas.  The guys talk about what life was like for Thomas growing up in Versailles, France. Stryker and Thomas discuss the timeline on why and how Phoenix went from a studio band to a live band.  Thomas tells Stryker why he doesn't think the ba...

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Jakob Nowell to Tuna on Toast w Stryker. Jakob tells Stryker all about his new Jakobs Castle album which is out now titled Enter the Castle. Jakob and Stryker discuss how the great Tim Armstrong worked on the album. Jakob discusses his favorite bands growing up like Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down and Tool! Jakob and Stryker talk about Jakob's Dad, t...

In this episode, we welcome frontman of Judah and the Lion, Judah Akers to Tuna on Toast with Stryker. Judah and Stryker talk about the new album, The Process and how the 5 stages of grief have inspired the songs.  Judah shares his love for K. Flay and how they met and how touring with Incubus and Twenty One Pilots influenced Judah. Thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast and please make sure to go se...

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes the frontman of Papa Roach, Jacoby Shaddix. The guys talk everything from early shows in Vacaville to signing with a big label to releasing Infest.  It's a deep dive of everything past, present and future. This episode is filled with so many awesome stories with a ton of inspiration. Jacoby is a talented and smart guy who is an awesome frantman!  Tha...

This week on Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Flavor Flav. The legendary rapper has a new song called "Every Where Man," and he tells Stryker all about how it came together -- including teaming up with Chuck D again. Flavor Flav also discusses the history of Public Enemy, as well as the group's lasting impact. Why did Flavor Flav start wearing a clock around his neck? He tells Stryker the story....

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown! Brent starts out talking about an elderly fan who recently went viral because of her love for Shinedown and "The Sound of Madness". He also discusses the band’s hugely popular 2008 album, ‘The Sound of Madness,’ and why it was such a major moment in Shinedown’s career. Brent looks back on his early days, hi...

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday to Tuna On Toast. Taking Back Sunday's new album, 152, is out now. Adam discusses how it came together and reveals why working with a pop producer had a HUGE impact on this album. Adam also talks to Stryker about how recording technology has changed over the years and his own struggles to evolve with different digital tools. Ad...

Ted Stryker welcomes the awesome Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio to Tuna on Toast! Matt and Stryker talk about the band's new album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' and how he chose that title. Matt details his childhood and his Mom and Dad's experience in the Vietnam War. He also tells a story of going to see Social Distortion as a kid, along with early punk shows that influenced him. Matt shares his t...

This episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Butch Walker and Jayce Fincher of Marvelous 3. The band has been gone for over 20 years, but recently got back together. Butch reveals what led to the Marvelous 3 reunion and discusses the band’s new album, IV. The guys also go back in history, reliving how Marvelous 3 got started and their breakout song, “Freak of the Week.” Turns out, Butch d...