Going Off Track

The filmmaker and director talks about what it was like to be at the center of the grunge hurricane in the 90’s, his experiences working with the Jackass crew, and how he met his wife (Sleater-Kinney frontwoman Corin Tucker).

Jarrod Gorbel (The Honorary Title) and Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley) discuss this new project, the dissolution of their previous bands, and the dangers of doing psychedelic drugs at Disneyland.

Kyle Durfey, David Haik and Zac Sewell of Pianos Become The Teeth, discuss their love of country music, partying and enjoying the simpler things. They give keen insight into what's it like to take your art seriously without sacrificing your sense of humor.

The legendary, post-punk guitarist talks about being influenced by Dr. Feelgood and watching David Byrne literally take notes at a GoF show. He also explains how Spinal Tap was too close to home to be funny and our recurring theme of dealing with drummers.

Stacy and Drew of American Hi-Fi fill us in on what it was like to have a hit song back when the music industry was thriving. Stacy also talks about what it’s like being Miley Cyrus' musical director and the touring drummer for Matchbox 20.

The Saturday Night Live star talks about watching "Boyhood" on a plane with too much red wine and how his time on SNL wasn't the most awesome time of his life.

Mike Kinsella of American Football and Cap'n Jazz, with guest host Brian Cook (Russian Circles), discusses doing whatever you want on stage which sometimes includes just having a fan punch you in the stomach. Oh yeah, and ALL high school bands suck.

Jason Hamarcher, drummer for Frodus, Decahedron, Combatwoundedveteran and straight-edge band, Battery talks about getting interrogated by the Syrian military.

Jake and Dave from Minus The Bear with guest host Brian Cook (Botch) discuss unique guitar sounds, and how to keep from being pigeonholed by doing remix and acoustic records.

Chris Simpson and Jeremy Gomez of Mineral stopped by in the middle of their sold out reunion tour. Along with guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem), they discuss the emo explosion and the brilliance of the apocalyptic film “The Day After Tomorrow”.

Evan Weiss of Into It. Over It., Their/They're/There and indie rock act, Pet Symmetry, talks about touring with some of his biggest influences, from Texas Is The Reason to the Jealous Sound and his prolific projects like 52 Weeks, in which he recorded a new song every week for a year. With guest host and friend of the podcast, Dan Ozzi, writer and editor at VICE's music site Noisey.

Singer/songwriter Cory Branan alongside guest host, Jenny Owen Youngs discusses touring with the Gaslight Anthem and Against Me!, how a group of angry bookies gave him a black eye back in the day, and his path into discovering the delta blues.

Recorded live at Union Hall, Brooklyn with guests: Matthew Caws (Nada Surf); Jena Friedman (Letterman, The Daily Show); Emil Amos (Om, Grails, Holy Sons); Zeena Koda (Gazelle, Sirius XM Radio); Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!) and 2 live performances!

The Flatliners lead singer talks about what it's like for Canadian artists to critique American politics, the dangers of "studio ears" and his alternate careers as bartender and graphic designer.

Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape talks about his various bands, from Bad Astronaut to Me First And The Gimme Gimmes as well as his latest endeavor, One Week Records.

Denver Dalley of Desaparecidos and Statistics talks about playing with Har Mar Superstar and his international adventures. He and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) compare the Omaha indie rock scene with Jersey's classic punk scene.

Fat Mike of NOFX and his beloved Soma Snakeoil speak candidly of their devotion to each other, their extreme lifestyle, BDSM, punk rock, mucus, musicals, drug mules and sex slaves.

Our own host, Jonah Bayer, puts his parents behind the microphones for this very special episode. The Bayers talk about raising Jonah and his SNL star - sister, Vanessa and then reveal a few long hidden secrets about their own pasts.

Singer, songwriter, Lights talks with guest host Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason), about changing your name, touring with a baby, and reading your own fan-fiction.

The Comedian discusses sober sex, the addictive nature of social media and the highs and lows of life on the road. Guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) also brings up her MTV show and its cancellation.

The Lawrence Arms' bassist/vocalist Brendan Kelly and Red Scare Records' founder Toby Jeg talk about the genesis of the label, how Toby got his big break at Fat Wreck Chords and why Rush's Neil Peart is the king of the nerds.

Legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein discusses his bands, from the Misfits to Danzig to Kryst the Conqueror, as well as his wrestling career/workout regiment and why he doesn't read emails.

The Buffalo native and frontman for Texas Is The Reason came by on his fortieth birthday to announce his upcoming solo album on Rise Records and discuss why he recently moved out of NYC after two decades.

The comedian, TV Writer/Producer, burger connoisseur, professional wrestling pundit and former WWE writer, gives us the lowdown dirty dirt on wrestling and the television industry.

The singer for Fake Problems, and one half of Antarctigo Vespucci, talks about trying to write original songs, rock docs, and touring. We also talk NYC vs LA to help Chris in his quest to get out of his hometown.