Going Off Track

This American Life contributor and FOUND magazine founder discusses his memoir, My Heart Is An Idiot; as well as zine culture, punk rock and his writing process. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hellogoodbye's mastermind Forrest Kline takes a breather from opening for Paramore and Metric, to discuss songwriting, how to stay sane during a tour and why renting a box truck sounds like a better idea than it is. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue and Red, of punk band, Masked Intruder, talk about how they met in prison. Their inspiration for song writing and how they love to steal. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less Than Jakes Vinnie, Buddy and JR talk about their records, the unconventional video for "My Money is on the Long Shot", and why it's still just damn fun to be in Less Than Jake. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam discusses his comic book "The Illegitimates", MADtv, SNL, Callifornia punk rock and what it's like to be married to one of The Avengers. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist/vocalist Chris McCaughan of The Lawrence Arms discusses the dark nature of his writing, relocating from Chicago to Portland and some handy tips on how to treat your mixologist. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JD Samson talks about being in Le Tigre and Bikini Kill, Sara Lawrence, Ohio and the difficulties of apartment life in NYC. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Wiebe, frontman for Riverboat Gamblers and Hight Tension Wires discusses the parallels between his music and comedy careers and watching Ben Weasel punch women at SxSW. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John "Bloodclot" Joseph of the Cro-Mags talks about NYC hardcore, CBGB matinees, and all the world's conspiracies. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternative comic book writer/artist, Paul Pope does some serious geeking out with Steven on comics, music, zombies and the Vincent Price cookbook. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, Dave Hill discusses his native Cleveland, Mini-Kiss, opening for a Weezer cover band and a love-hate relationship with Sammy Hagar. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2nd installment of our 2-part series with Overseas with David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) and Matt Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discussing their collaborative process and drinking preferences (Bazan admits he will go "frat dude" every once in a while). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one of a 2-part series with the indie rock supergroup, Overseas. Will Johnson (Centro-Matic) and Bubba Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discuss how their latest musical project came together and what it's like performing everywhere from rock clubs to people's living rooms. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Schwarzenbach, the songwriting mastermind behind forgetters, Thorns of Life, Jets to Brazil, and the almighty Jawbreaker, joins us this week to discuss his music, the state of bands today, and his MC skills. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny Horowitz, drummer for Gaslight Anthem, gives some much needed advice to all the drummers out there. He also talks about living with drug dealers in New Brunswick, little big cats, his fantasy of dying on stage, and enacting a Kickstarter to send Tommy Lee over Niagara Falls. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deano Jones talks about his 90's East Village band, Clowns For Progress, and touring with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spacehog and creatively promoting to Matt Pinfield. There's also comedy improv and self publishing his first interactive novel, "Rise Of The Café Racer". Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tucker Rule (Thursday/The Wanted), Todd Weinstock (Glassjaw) and Brian Deneeve (From Autumn To Ashes/The Wanted) discuss the Kicksarter and recording process of their hardcore band, Get Involved! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This hilarious husband and wife team discuss their hit web series and give some tips on casting and how to make the cut. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lukas Previn, bass player for Raffi, Gloria Estefan, Scissor Sisters and Thursday, discusses his musical journey, growing up with a famous family and he and Jonah's shared neurosis. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emil Amos of Grails, Holy Sons, Om, Lilacs & Champagne talks about the meaning of artistic freedom, relocating from Portland to Brooklyn, and his psychedelic adventures in India. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.