Life In The Stocks

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

This week marks three years since the world went into lockdown following the global outbreak of COVID-19. I've been thinking about that strange and surreal time quite a bit recently, and now feels like the right time to share this series of interviews that I did during the first lockdown period for my supporters over on Patreon. I spent a whole month uploading a new episode every weekday, and for each episode I was joined by past podcast guests and friends of the show. We spoke about our mutual lockdown experiences and attempted to make sense of everything that was going on at that time, and each guest handpicked a five-song playlist to the end of the world, hence the name of the series: Soundtrack Apocalypse. I've renamed them The Covid Tapes here. I hope you enjoy this peculiar little trip down memory lane. It still feels like a bit of a dream/nightmare doesn't it?!? Thank "whoever" it's all over now. I'm very thankful to be working again. And I'm extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this

My old friends and touring buddies Luis & Kelly from The Dollyrots join me for Episode 260 of Life In The Stocks for an extremely rare double guest episode and the first ever married couple episode. These guys are my favourite rock 'n' roll couple and their whole love affair and band story is like something out of a movie. Even if you've never heard of the band, you are going to LOVE this episode. And if you have never checked out the band, get on that after the podcast because they are AWESOME. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Brownlee from the Punk Rock Museum collective joins me this week to talk all about her lifelong career in punk rock 'n' roll. Lisa was a mainstay on the Warped Tour for 24 years and is a legend in the world of punk rock - a real behind the scenes hero that's been holding the scene together for the last 30+ years. She's also part of the team behind the soon to launch Punk Rock Museum, which opens its doors on March 10. We get the full lowdown on the museum in this conversation. You can also check out Lisa's artwork on Instagram @ms.elaniusFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My good friend Ken Horne from The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx & The Dragons joins me for Episode 258 of Life In The Stocks. This conversation was actually recorded about a year ago, shortly before I took an extended break from the podcast, but now the show is back it's time to share it. Ken talks about growing up in Japan and supporting legends like Johnny Thunders & Michael Monroe in his old band The Dragons, before moving to America and joining The Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx. I've had the pleasure of touring with those guys many times over the last five years, and it's always a pleasure seeing and catching up with them. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first ever Life In The Stocks Swapcast. This conversation with drummer, friend & podcast host Darrin Pfeiffer will also be going out on Darrin's podcast, The Dangerous Darrin Show. In it, we talk all about his time in Goldfinger, why he's no longer in the band, and his hopes for the future in regards to his relationships with John Feldmann & Charlie Paulson, both of whom have been previous guests on Life In The Stocks. Darrin also recalls the time he pissed all over the Sex Pistol's dressing room. It doesn't get wilder than that!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckle up for one wild ride as Life In The Stocks returns as a weekly podcast on the sixth year anniversary of the show's launch, with extra special guest Fat Mike from NOFX, who joins us to talk openly and honestly about the end of the band and life after NOFX.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to my first ever full band podcast here on Life In The Stocks. And what an incredible band to feature as the first one...you wanted the best, you got the best...the hottest band in the world: KISS. This live interview with Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley was recorded onboard the eleventh annual Kiss Kruise, and it is without a doubt one of my favourite interviews to date. What a huge honour and a great pleasure it was to host this very special live Q&A. I can't thank Kiss, Doc McGhee & Sixthman enough for this once in a lifetime opportunity. See you all for Kiss Kruise XII I hope - I promise to leave the Alice Cooper t-shirt at home. ;)Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary music manager Doc McGhee joins me for this week's episode of Life In The Stocks and I could not be more pleased to share this episode with you, since Doc has been a dream guest of mine ever since I launched the podcast back in 2017. The only previous manager guest before this is Alan McGee (no relation), which was five years ago now, and it's great to finally welcome another key behind-the-scenes player onto the podcast. This conversation with Doc was recorded live on the Kiss Kruise last month - more on that in the next episode - and it's definitely one of my favourite podcasts to date. Doc is the real deal, and I can't thank him enough for this fantastic interview. I hope you enjoy it!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

It's been a while, but it's nice to be back. Welcome to Episode 253 of Life In The Stocks - my Live Q&A with John Corabi from Motley Crue, The Scream, Union and many other bands. Be sure to pick up a copy of his new book Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, which is out now via Rare Bird publishing house.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life In The Stocks episodes are a little bit fewer and further between these days, and for the foreseeable future there won't be any regular podcasts. Instead, I'll be hosting the occasional live podcast event, and the audio from those shows will then be published as a podcast soon afterwards.This conversation has been a long time coming. And it's been well worth the wait, trust me.It's my absolute pleasure to present Episode 252 of Life In The Stocks: the audio from My Evening with Paddy Considine on May 19th.My next live podcast event is An Evening with Thomas Nicholas at the West Hampstead Arts Club on Thursday 25th August.Tickets are available here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/thomas-nicholas-tickets/artist/5382771Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com See acast.com/privacy

After a three month hiatus, Life In The Stocks is BACK with a vengeance. But with a new twist. Season Four of the podcast will consist of 50 episodes all recorded in front of a live audience, because after five years and 250 episodes, I felt like it was time to switch things up. And we launch this new season and all new format to the show with the one and only Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols, Rich Kids, Iggy Pop's band, the Faces, various other groups, and a solo artist in his own right. My next live Q&A / Evening With event takes place at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on Thursday 19th May, and my guest is writer, actor, director, frontman & all-round renaissance man, Mr Paddy Considine. Tickets for the show can be bought here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/life-in-the-stocks-matt-stocks-in-conversation-with-paddy-considine-west-hampstead-arts-club-london-tickets/venueartist/414407/5379548 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This landmark episode deserves an iconic guest. Enter The I Chong: legendary actor, comedian, musician & activist, Tommy Chong. I could not be more thrilled to welcome Tommy onto Life In The Stocks. What an honour! We discuss Cheech & Chong, Up in Smoke, Motown, The Jackson 5, jail time, the US prison system, the Wolf of Wall Street, stand up comedy, married life, and so much more. It was an absolute treat talking to Tommy. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed it.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-co