Life In The Stocks

There's two sides to Airbourne leader Joel O'Keeffe: the onstage rock 'n' roll mad man and the offstage rock 'n' roll mad man. However, behind these rock 'n' roll personas lies a thoughtful, intelligent and down-to-earth bloke, and that's the guy you'll hear in this conversation. And as long as you're alive, and as long as we're alive, rock 'n' roll will never die!!!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From his early days as a Sound Engineer at CBGB's to the decades he's spent fronting alternative metal pioneers Prong, Tommy Victor has worked with everybody from Glenn Danzig & Al Jourgensen to Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson, and it all gets covered in this episode of Life In The Stocks, alongside themes of fame, success, happiness, Beavis & Butthead, and the way the world's moving and the implications that has for the future of rock music.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Oliveri is one of the last true rock 'n' roll outlaws. He joins Matt here to discuss his eventful life and career, from Kyuss and the desert rock scene that kickstarted his journey in music to his time with Blag Dahlia in punk rock legends the Dwarves, to his turbulent friendship and creative partnership with Josh Homme, playing with Dave Grohl, touring with Motorhead, and various other tales from the road less travelled.Note: a lot of alcohol was consumed during the recording of this podcast.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebrated actor and musician Kyle Gass joins Matt for Episode Six of Life In The Stocks to discuss his extensive movie and music career. We hear all about his friendship with Tenacious D partner Jack Black, and what it was like to work with everyone from Tim Robbins and Cameron Crowe to Dave Grohl, Meatloaf and Dio. We are but men, Rock!!!(This was the first podcast ever recorded for this series, and to say we hadn't yet figured out the equipment is an understatement, hence the AWFUL quality of the audio. Apologies about that in advance, but please don't judge us too harshly. Everyone has to start somewhere, right?)Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anyone familiar with Jesse Leach's work will know he’s a man with a lot on his mind and it all gets covered in Episode Five of Life In The Stocks: Killswitch Engage, friends, family, love, politics, healthcare, addiction, depression, subculture, social media, fashion, travel and much more. Jesse is a truly unique voice in heavy music - both on and off the stage - and this is perhaps the most honest interview he’s ever given.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ex-My Chemical Romance member Frank Iero started playing in bands when he was just 11 years old. By his early twenties, he was performing in arenas all over the world. In this episode of Life In The Stocks, Frank tells Matt about growing up as an only child, cutting his teeth in the New Jersey punk scene, the rise and eventual split of MCR, his solo career, and other random topics like getting tattooed by Kat Von D and drinking tea with Brian May.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2012, Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace came out publicly in Rolling Stone magazine as transgender. To say the last five years have been chaotic would be an understatement. But, as her recent autobiography ‘Tranny’ reveals, Laura’s entire life has been one long rollercoaster. Here, she discusses the intimate details of that ride, from the turbulent teen years to the trials and tribulations of playing in an anarchist punk band and Against Me!’s ultimate rise to fame. She also opens up about her struggles with depression and gender dysphoria. Spoiler alert: this story has a happy ending.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dropkick Murphys frontman Al Barr has played more shows than you’ve had hot dinners. He sang with The Bruisers for ten years before even joining Dropkick Murphys, which means he’s been around long enough to know a thing or two about a thing or two, and in Episode Two of Life In The Stocks he schools Matt on the early punk scene in Boston, shares his memories of jamming with Bruce Springsteen, reveals how I'm Shippin' Up To Boston ended up in a Martin Scorsese movie, and discusses the inspiration behind the band’s latest album ‘11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory’.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jackass star Steve-O has seen and done it all and lived to tell the tale. In this, the first ever episode of Life In The Stocks, Steve-O tells Matt Stocks about the time he met Motley Crue as a kid and went on to befriend Tommy Lee and introduce the band at a show in 2004. He also recalls the development of Jackass and discusses the friendships with his fellow cast members, before ending on a cliffhanger that teases a new feature film in the works. Expect strong language and tales of sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll. Obviously.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.