Godspeed Podcast

Experiencing Violent Joy with Ryan Hunter and Bryan Byrne

February 24, 2020 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

From Envy on the Coast to NK to First Vows to Violent Joy, Ryan Hunter and Bryan Byrne are the definition of hustling artists. Listen to their new single "Indian Summer" and snag their new EP available now. Big things are coming for these two. @violentjoy

The He Is We Episode

February 17, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

The wonderfully funny and talented Rachel Taylor of He is We joins this week to discuss some things heavy and some things light. New hew song is "Amazing Grace" available now! Follow @heiswemusic

Jen Ledger Returns

February 17, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Fan and Godspeed favorite Jen Ledger returns! We talk about brand new single "My Arms", when we can expect a full length solo record, and of course the legacy of Skillet. Follow @skilletmusic and @jenledger for tour dates!

Derek Sanders kick starts our rock n' roll hearts

February 10, 2020 04:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Best known as vocalist for Mayday Parade, Derek Sanders has released his first solo EP, My Rock and Roll Heart, five cover songs that shaped him as a musician. We break the EP down, track by track, and we may get a little sidetracked talking about the genius of Chris Carrabba.

The Lindsay Latimer Episode

February 09, 2020 21:53 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Lindsay Latimer has drawn comparisons to Lorde, Tove Lo, and many other gigantic names in the music industry. I believe she is one of Nashville's best kept secrets! Let's hope that her EP Little Tiny Oceans doesn't keep her a secret for much longer. @lindsaylatimer

The Bert McCracken Episode

February 03, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

This is a big one folks. Do I need to say much more than Bert Mc-freaking-Cracken.

The Doug E. Doug Episode

February 02, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Actor/producer/writer and now first time novelist Doug E. Doug joins today. We talk about Fall of '87, his debut novel as well as take a deep dive into the films that made him a star. We even get into what he learned from working with major stars such as John Candy, Ray Liotta and Christina Ricci. Grab Fall of '87 available now on Amazon

End Times Anxiety with Dan Koch

January 27, 2020 04:00 - 4 seconds - 45.8 MB

Did you read the Left Behind series? Did your youth group love to talk about the rapture? Did your parents ever take a little too long at the store and therefore you just knew they had been taken up to heaven without you and that candy bar you stole from Publix probably just dammed you to endure seven years of tribulation? We've all been there. Dan Koch is the host of You Have Permission, a podcast currently exploring end times anxiety through a series of in-depth and revealing interviews. T...

The Mark Stuart Episode

January 19, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Mark Stuart's instrument was his voice. It packed stadiums, won Grammy's, and changed lives. Then one day, his voice was gone. Stuart was the co-founder and frontman of Audio Adrenaline for most of his life. Today Mark's story has been detailed in his new book Losing My Voice to Find It: How a Rock Star Discovered His Greatest Purpose. Visit HandsAndFeetProject.org to check out the book and see how you can become involved in Mark's Haiti outreach.

To Hell With Hustling with Jefferson Bethke

January 13, 2020 06:43 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Many of you know Jefferson Bethke from his internet famous video Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus. Did you know he's also a best selling author? His latest is To Hell With The Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World and it's one of the best books you'll read this year. Visit JeffandAlyssa.com to pick up To Hell With The Hustle.

The Convey Episode

January 08, 2020 19:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Making a splash in the LA music scene, binging Watchmen and dodging inappropriate encounters with Chevelle fans is all in a day's work for Luke Dennis and Jahan Rajabi of Convey. Their new record is City of Skin and Light, out now! Be sure to follow @conveyband for updates!

Tangents and Terrors with Blaise Beyhan

January 02, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Blaise Beyhan fronts NYC alt pop outfit MissYou. Their new single is "notthatdeep" and it'll get stuck in your head for days. Blaise and I do not stay on topic, therefore he has become one of my new favorite people to talk to. Anyone who can follow my tangents on Kurt Cobain, Taking Back Sunday and Senses Fail deserves all the air time he needs. Follow @missyou_music and visit MissYouMusic.com for tour dates and more.

Real Talk with Loose Talk

December 18, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

One would usually see guitarist Christian McAlhaney and bassist Deon Rexroat slaying stages across the world with Anberlin and Acceptance, but did you know they are pioneering their own genre, Blackened Blues, with their duo LOOSE TALK? Their new single is "Iron Heel", a downright dirty southern banger. We talk the pros and cons of banking on your other bands' names, political music and of course, Jared Leto. Follow @loosetalk on Instagram and visit LooseTalkMusic.com to hear "Iron Heel" a...

The Ashland Episode

December 11, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Asia Marie Dupuy and Aaron Wood from Rise Records duo Ashland dive deep into mental health struggles, their new record Over the Moon and what makes a good horror film. Follow @ashlandofficial for tour dates!

The Northlander Episode

December 04, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

You may know vocalist Chris Ratzlaff from the heavy heavy chug chug mainstays Fallstar, but today we celebrate the release of Forces of Light, the new record from his labor of love project Northlander (Facedown Records). Chris and I talk about how his depression led to the lyrics of Forces of Light, what music he used to pull himself out of that darkness and why Taking Back Sunday was it's strongest during the Fred era. Follow @northlandermusic for updates and grab Forces of Light out now ...

The Nick Thomas Episode: Mental Health and Podcast Love

November 27, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

The Spill Canvas frontman talks therapy, songwriting and offers his favorite podcasts.

The Return of Cory Wells

November 20, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Cory Wells has been hailed as the new torch bearer in emo music. Is he up to the task!? I talk to Cory about debut expectations and what it was like working with the king of emo himself, Chris Carrabba. Cory Wells' new record is The Way We Are, out now on Pure Noise Records. Follow @corywellsofficial for tour dates and more.

Mercedes Horn of Courage My Love Returns!

November 13, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Mercedes Horn of Courage My Love on the pros and cons of social media. The trio's latest track is "Slow Motion" and it's a banger! Keep up with the trio at ILoveCourageMyLove.com and @couragemylove

My New Friendish Kelly Needham

November 06, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

Author Kelly Needham drops in to talk about her new book Friendish: Reclaiming Real Friendship In A Culture of Confusion. Visit KellyNeedham.com to order!

Aaron Gillespie Returns

October 30, 2019 15:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

The Almost dropped a surprise album this month! Fear Caller is Gillespie's best work to date so naturally we talk about what books inspire him, why Underoath won't make Define the Great Line Part 2 and why he doesn't care about being famous. Pick up Fear Caller, out now on Fearless Records. Follow Gillespie @AaronRGillespie and @TheAlmostOfficial

Lizard People with Joshua S. Porter

October 24, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Musician/pastor/author Joshua S. Porter on his latest novel Punk Rock Vs the Lizard People.

The Joshua Kemble Episode

October 24, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Vocalist of legendary Tooth N' Nail act Dogwood.

The Alex Biro Episode

October 17, 2019 15:56 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Every once in a great while, new music stirs you in ways you can't describe. This year, that music is Selfish Things. Their new record LOGOS is out now on Pure Noise Records! Follow @selfishthings and @alexjbiro for updates on their upcoming winter tour with Boston Manor.

The Anthony Raneri Episode

October 10, 2019 15:17 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Bayside's eighth and arguably heaviest record is Interrobang, out now on Hopeless Records. Huge thank you as always to Big Picture Media and of course to the man himself, Anthony Raneri. Follow @bayside for more news and tour updates.

The Have Mercy Episode

October 10, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Have Mercy's Brian Swindle sits down with Jameson to discuss the band's new record, The Love Life, out now on Hopeless Records. Easily a contender for best record of 2019, Jameson's top song choices are: "40oz", "Claire" and "Mattress On The Floor". Follow @havemercymd to see when they're playing near you.

Emo is Alive and Well: The Taylor Markarian Episode

October 03, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Music journalist and author Taylor Markarian joins Jameson to discuss her brand new book From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society dropping 10/15/19 with Mango Publishing.

The Return of Erica Spiegelman

September 26, 2019 21:14 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Author, speaker, friend to the Kardashians, Erica Spiegelman joins the boys to talk about her latest book The Rewired Life, a handy guidebook that'll fix everything from your inability to choose the right food to your constant struggle to remain authentic! Visit EricaSpiegelman.com for more info on her rewired philosophy! @ericaspiegelman

The New Years Day Episode

September 15, 2019 19:39 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Guitarist Nikki Misery discusses his band's new record Unbreakable as well as outside influences, the rise and influence of vocalist Ash Costello and why pop culture plays an important role in art. Additionally, Ryan and Jameson ask if birthdays matter anymore. Spoiler: They don't. Follow @nydrock

The Brian Dixon episode

September 08, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Author of Start with Your People: The Daily Decision That Changes Everything, Brian Dixon fixes Jameson's whole life and Ryan emphasizes the power of masterminds (not the 90's hacker thriller). Visit BrianDixon.com to pre-order Start With Your People @brianjdixon

The Matt Greiner Episode

August 27, 2019 00:01 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

The August Burns Red skins man himself Matt Greiner talks with Jameson and special guest Cody Carrier. It's been ten years to the day since the release of their breakout record Constellations so the boys discuss what exactly drew Greiner to heavy music, why ABR almost called it quits and to what extent Jameson hounded him in his early writing days. We like to have a good time.

The David Tosti Episode

August 11, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Pax 217 front man and current Christian Cannibis partner, David Tosti joins! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the marijuana conversation! Send your questions or comments to [email protected] and we will discuss on an upcoming episode! @godspeedpodcast @davidtosti

The Return of Rob Bell

July 31, 2019 02:04 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

Godspeed gets introduced to joy. Bridge jumpers, green rooms and childhood heroes, Ryan and Jameson have a rather unorthodox second visit with author/speaker/podcaster Rob Bell. @realrobbell Robbell.com

The Many Rooms Episode

July 21, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

Brianna Hunt of Many Rooms drops in to talk Christcore and what it's like to tour with the likes of Copeland and As Cities Burn. Also Ryan trashes The Lion King for it's lack of hidden messages and Jameson gets nostalgic for the days of doing chores to afford emo albums. @manyroomsmusic

Saves the Day Retrospective Pt. 2

July 20, 2019 22:33 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

Jameson wraps up his extensive retrospective with Saves the Day's Chris Conley, covering albums In Reverie through 9. @savestheday

The Cody Bonnette Episode

July 10, 2019 00:14 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

As Cities Burn’s Cody Bonnette talks Tooth N’ Nail glory days, the voices in his head and the lore of ACB. Also, Ryan and Jameson saw Spider-Man: Far From Home and didn’t get kicked out! Their new record SCREAMING THROUGH THE WALLS is out now on Equal Vision Records.

The Tiny Stills Episode

June 16, 2019 22:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

Kailynn West of Tiny Stills is our guest this week! We talk Black Mirror, mentorship and Jameson's Pete Holmes experience. Spoiler alert: They're now best friends. Sorry Ryan! Follow: @tinystills Grab their latest record Laughing Into the Void at TinyStills.com

The Darling Fire Episode

June 16, 2019 22:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Jolie Lindholm joins! Her new band The Darling Fire consists of members of Further Seems Forever, Dashboard Confessional, Strongarm and more. Spartan Records will be dropping their new release Dark Celebration this summer! @Fire_Darling

The Brooks Paschal Episode

June 09, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

The genius behind Spartan Records' Surprises, Brooks Paschal drops by. His new record Natural Disaster is out now! Ryan is on his way to becoming a bestselling author while Jameson sells ideas he hasn't created. Follow: @surprisesband @spartanrecords

The Taya Kyle Episode

May 27, 2019 14:48 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Taya Kyle's newest book American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage and Faith is out now! You may know Taya Kyle as the wife of Chris Kyle, the US's most prolific sniper and author of American Sniper and American Gun. She has made numerous appearances on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. We talk negativity in the media, Chris' legacy and what it was like to work with Bradley Cooper and Clint Eastwood. Purchase American Spirit at TayaKyle.com @tayakyle TayaKyle.com

The Pete Holmes Episode

May 12, 2019 17:53 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

After wishing on every shooting star and picking every four leaf clover, we finally welcome comic/author/actor/teacher Pete Holmes. His new book is Comedy, Sex, God, coming 5/14/19. @peteholmes Pete's new book Comedy Sex God hits stores 5/14. You can pre-order now at PeteHolmes.com Crashing airs on HBO Pete's podcast is You Made It Weird His latest stand-up special is entitled Dirty Clean and is available on HBO

The Art Alexakis Episode Pt. 2

May 10, 2019 22:24 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

The continuation of our chat with Everclear frontman Art Alexakis.

The Art Alexakis Episode Pt. 1

April 28, 2019 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Everclear front man Art Alexakis talks creative beliefs, spiritual beliefs and his life as a father and rock star with MS. @everclearband @artalexakis Visit everclearmusic.com for all upcoming tour dates and releases

The Chris Conley Episode Pt.1

April 14, 2019 18:56 - 57 minutes - 27.2 MB

To date Saves The Day has released nine albums and captured at least one heart. Jameson sits down with another hero of his to meticulously work through each Saves the Day record. Pt 1 covers Can't Slow Down through Stay What You Are. Sprinkled along the pathway of emo rock love, Jameson attempts to discredit Ryan's recent brushes with fate as a simple act of Google spies. Follow: @savestheday

Godspeed Gets Selfish: Alex Biro of Selfish Things Joins

April 07, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 31 MB

Over consumption of anything can put you in a rut. Thankfully great art is always just around the corner and Pure Noise Records band Selfish Things is that spark. Front man Alex Biro joins the boys to talk gratitude, heroes and snow storms. What band/author/film reignited your love for the medium? Follow @selfishthings and for all that is is holy please go listen to Jameson's latest obsession, their song "1435".

The William Ryan Key Episode

April 02, 2019 15:57 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Former Yellowcard front man and current folk solo artist, William Ryan Key joins. We talk comic books, the pains and joys of starting over and the importance of visualization. Also starring Doug from down the street. Grab Key’s latest EP Virtue, out now! @williamryankey

102 The Cory Wells episode

March 24, 2019 20:00 - 43 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week's guest is Pure Noise artist Cory Wells.Wells is a great example of a fearless pursuit of passion. What do you do when you've known your path from a young age? What if you still don't know? All that and Will Smith parables. You can currently catch Wells on tour with William Ryan Key and Selfish Things. Follow Cory: @corywellsmusic

101 The Cody Carson episode

March 10, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

"You're already risking your entire future by being in a band, why hold back now?" Set It Off front man Cody Carson invites Jameson into his two man bathroom to talk risk taking and why fans hate when you find happiness. Godspeed is now live at Facebook.com/Godspeedpodcast Grab Set It Off's new record, Midnight, out now!

100 Dream Jobs and Dream Makers

March 03, 2019 20:26 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

How many of us truly have our dream jobs? The goal is as elusive as Bigfoot, and twice has hairy. Thankfully we have friends like Becky Kovach, publicist for Big Picture Media, to advise us on our pursuits of employment happiness. Kovach’s firm works for every single one of your favorite bands, brands, non profits, and not to mention the entire Vans Warped Tour! Follow @beckystrz Follow @bigpicturenyc Photo credit Lori Gutman

99 The Jon Foreman Episode

February 25, 2019 14:08 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Ryan and Jameson discover a new language with Switchfoot's Jon Foreman. Self-doubt, writing woes and creative pressure be darned! This one is a long time coming! Switchfoot's new record Native Tongue out now! Visit Switchfoot.com for tour dates.

98 Start With Love: The Return of David Stagg

February 17, 2019 19:48 - 1 hour - 113 MB

HM Magazine's David Stagg returns. What do you do when met with drastically different viewpoints? At what stage do you disengage? Will the internet ever become a peaceful place facilitating constructive conversation? What would happen if we start every difficult situation with love? All that and Sam Elliott. Visit HMMagazine.com and don't forget to follow our socials for upcoming giveaways! @godspeedpodcast

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