Godspeed Podcast
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsExploring disruptive artistry
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97 The Boys Get Social: Director Jonathan Ignatius Green on His New Film Social Animals
February 10, 2019 17:54 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBJonathan Ignatius Green's Social Animals dives deep into the Instagram culture by highlighting three teens and the impact that the platform has had on their lives, for better or worse. Is Instagram just full of dopamine seekers? Do we use social media to dull our own problems by chasing the approval of others? Can someone invent a "like" bank so that we store up virtual accolades and pass them onto our children? See the trailer and read more about Social Animals and Jonathan's other work a...
96 You've Heard of Bad Christians, Now Let's Talk Ugly Christians
February 04, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBOur guest today is Nicole Littletaylor, author of Ugly Christians: And the Beautiful Solution. What major hot topic have you most drastically changed your view on as an adult? What kind of ugly Christians have you encountered? What kept you in the church? What does love even mean!? All this plus Jameson eating spinach while smelling a cheeseburger and Ryan clearing his brain fog with his own brand of yoga called kinda yoga. Follow Nicole: @nlittletaylor Purchase Ugly Christians: And the...
95 How do you define success? The Ryan Phillips episode.
January 27, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBPhillips is the world renowned guitarist for St. Louis band Story of the Year. Did you know he’s also a bad ass photographer? We talk success, insecurities and artistic integrity. Be sure to jam the latest DIY Story of the Year record, WOLVES, out now. Follow Phillips at @ryan_t_phillips and ryantphillips.com
94 It's a Beautiful Day in Ryan's Neighborhood w/ Wilson Smith III
January 15, 2019 23:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhat does it take to be a hero? Honesty, Empathy, Respect, Open-Mindedness. Today we focus on the ever-elusive EMPATHY. Our hero and guest today is Wilson (last name), a dear friend of Ryan's and a kickass designer for Nike. Wilson works with adaptive athletes and is an avid TED Talker. Also, Ryan gets trapped in a sensory deprivation tank while Jameson looks forward to his future in an old folks home. Watch TEDx Portland - Wilson Smith - Empathy 11.15.’18 https://vimeo.com/310705716 ...
92 Jameson and Ryan Give All the Necessary Info to Have a Safe Xmas
December 16, 2018 23:33 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MBJameson and Ryan Give All the Necessary Info to Have a Safe Xmas
91 Jameson and Ryan Talk Depression and Other Random Facts of Life
November 19, 2018 06:08 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBJameson and Ryan Talk Depression and Other Random Facts of Life
90 The Ronnie Winter Episode
November 05, 2018 04:18 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThe boys are awakened by Ronnie Winter of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Past song meanings, faith in the music industry and going independent, Winter takes R&J through the ups and downs of RJA. Also, the boys heckle Pete Holmes and wonder why they haven't yet made it in comedy. Grab The Awakening by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus out now! @redjumpsuit
89 The Mike Hranica Episode
October 28, 2018 21:41 - 58 minutes - 80 MBIt's creative diversity day at Godspeed with multi-talented guest Mike Hranica. You know Hranica as front man of The Devil Wears Prada and God Alone. Did you know he's also an accomplished author? We admire people who can do it all when we feel like we can't even do one thing. @mkhrnc @godaloneband @tdwpband
88 Psychonautics with Shane Mauss
October 21, 2018 18:40 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBRyan and Jameson have taken a Flinstones Chewable or two in their day so they thought it only appropriate to ask comedian/podcaster/psychonaut Shane Mauss all about psychedelics. Though a hot button issue, more and more research has shown the benefits of psychedelics in patients with PTSD, anxiety and more. Shane also hosts a great science podcast called Here We Are! Shane's new documentary, Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics drops in early 2019. Check out the trailer at...
87 Godspeed Welcomes Visionary Director Patrick Brice
October 14, 2018 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBYou know Patrick Brice from this roles as director/actor/writer in Creep and Creep 2, The Overnight, Room 104 and the upcoming Demi Moore/Ed Helms film Corporate Animals. A frequent collaborator with the Duplass Brothers, Brice's films are understated and quite beautiful. Spoilers ahead! @patrick_brice Grab your Creep merch at CavityColors.com
86 The Moon Valjean Episode
October 08, 2018 00:58Godspeed welcomes Moon Valjean aka Phil Sneed aka front man of Greek Fire, aka Goldfinger guitarist aka our new best friend. Christopher Nolan films, Queen, and a John Feldman love-fest ensue! Visit PledgeMusic.com to donate to Greek Fire's upcoming release BROKEN and snag their brand new EP Orientation at officialgreekfire.com @hereliesmoon @greekfire @goldfingermusic
85 What is Your Next Mountain? The Return of Jake Luhrs
September 16, 2018 22:11 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThe always generous and genuine Jake Luhrs returns for an extended stay! Recently minted as a first time author, Luhrs' MOUNTAINS is a must read. It's a devotional for those who just really can't hang with devotionals! Mountains is an incredibly honest look into Luhrs' life and faith and how even the darkest corners of ourselves can find healing. You know Luhrs from the twice Grammy nominated metal act August Burns Red, his non-profit Heartsupport, his fitness clothing line More Weight and...
84 It's.Just.NOT.FAIR! Steering into the Surprise with Author: Melanie Dale
August 26, 2018 18:56 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBWe'll be honest, the gingerbread man on the cover is what hooked us. What followed was a hilarious and heartfelt adventure into the mind of one of our favorite new authors Melanie Dale. How do you laugh in the face of crippling injustice? "Fair" is an illusion. We are not promised anything. The best strategy? Steer into the surprise. Melanie's books include: It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends Inf...
83 Speech Extinction with Author Jonathan Merritt
August 19, 2018 19:44 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBThis week we welcome author Jonathan Merritt to discuss his brand new book Learning to Speak God from Scratch. Obviously, language is very important to us as writers and podcasters but what happens when specific speech begins to show signs of extinction? What can we do to revive it? How can it adapt without losing strength? All that and another game of Seminary Wars! You know Merritt's work from CNN, USA Today, The Washington Post, Fox News, The New York Times, The Atlantic and more. M...
82 God in a Box: The Cvltvre Episode
July 09, 2018 01:15 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBJoe Yarbrough from Cvltvre breaks down the new record while Ryan proposes that tearing down is the new building up. The boys see Ant Man and The Wasp and nearly fight a pair of Marvel-disrespecting toddlers. Cvltre's new record All Life Is //Act 1 An Act of Letting Go is now available on Standby Records @cvltvreca Read Cvltvre's album breakdown: http://hmmagazine.com/blog/feature/cvltvre/
81 Pro Skateboarder/Jackass/Author/Heroin Addict: The Brandon Novak Episode
July 03, 2018 02:56 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBNow sober for over three years, Brandon Novak once had it all; a blossoming skate career fostered by Tony Hawk himself, millions of dollars, fame and notoriety. He also had a very public heroine addiction. You know Novak from the hit show/films Jackass, CKY, Viva La Bam and so much more. Novak now helps others combat this awful disease by speaking all over the world and sharing his insane story of recovery. If you're struggling with addiction or depression, tell someone. In fact, call No...
80 Oh Hi, Godspeed. The Greg Sestero Episode
June 25, 2018 02:38 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBYou know Greg Sestero from the cult hit The Room as well as his best selling tale of cinema shenanigans, The Disaster Artist (now an Golden Globe winning film starring James Franco, Dave Franco and Seth Rogen. If you have listened to any past episodes, you'll know that Jameson is OBSESSED with this story. Sestero currently stars alongside his Room co-star and visionary actor/writer/director Tommy Wiseau in Best F(r)iends. www.bf-movie.com
79 They Say Never Meet Your Heroes: Brian Swindle of Have Mercy
June 10, 2018 17:25 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBShould art be broken down? Is Have Mercy the next Brand New? What is the best way to find clarity? Is The Shawshank Redemption now tainted goods? Can Jameson just get to his point? Is Ryan about to break on through to the other side? Have Mercy's latest record, MAKE THE BEST OF IT, is available now at HaveMerchy.com @havemercyMD @brianswindle WeAreHaveMercy.com HopelessRecords.com
78 Kyle Pavone of We Came as Romans
June 04, 2018 23:19 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe Came as Roman's co-vocalist Kyle Pavone sits down with Jameson in a haunted green room while Ryan grapples with what kinda news he prefers to get angry about. We discuss odd inspirations, personality experiments and what the world would be like if we didn't have to worry about silly necessities like money. @wecameasromans
77 Completely Unqualified to Speak on the Subject: Discrepancies Schools Godspeed
May 21, 2018 02:24 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBRyan and Jameson flex their hip hop brain muscles by discussing the several rappers they know. It's a very East Coast/West Coast conversation. Hip hop/rock band Discrepancies' front man ATG Metcalf drops by to discuss hip hop's greatest and how various genres affect listeners differently. Grab their new record, The Awakening, out now at Discrepanciesmusic.com @Discrepanciestv @invoguerecords
76 What are we capable of? The Jen Ledger Episode
May 01, 2018 01:55 - 1 hour - 105 MBRyan and Jameson finally shut up about The Avengers (because they were ordered to/no spoilers) and find new inspiration in long forgotten Zach Braff indie darlings. Jen Ledger of Skillet steps out from behind the drum kit to bring us her first and highly demanded EP LEDGER. We discuss career paths, dumb anxiety and trusting that you can't ever screw up the master plan. Get Connected with LEDGER: LEDGERband.com @jenledger
75 The Very Worst Episode with Author Jamie Wright: The Very Worst Missionary
April 24, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBRyan and Jameson visit Silicon Valley before heading overseas with author Jamie Wright. The very best podcasters meet the very worst missionary. Her new book will blow your mind and make you take down that spring break Facebook photo of you knee deep in Haiti mud. We'll be giving away copies of The Very Worst Missionary: A Memoir or Whatever via our social media this week so stay in touch! @JamieTheVWM https://theveryworstmissionary.com Giveaways coming soon! @godpseedpodcast
74 Hawk Nelson Performs a Miracle...Longevity! The Jon Steingard Episode
April 08, 2018 23:40 - 1 hour - 104 MBJameson catches up with his new/old friend Jon Steingard of Hawk Nelson, covering growth as artists, navigating the Christian music machine and our favorite 90's bands who may be more genius than most think! And tangents abound including Jon's love for tour mate Colton Dixon and his old school Further Seems Forever stories. All that and some sick Korn references by Ryan. Music giveaways coming soon! Hawk Nelson's new record Miracles is available now at HawkNelson.com Songs heard in ...
73 Friendship and Fate: We Welcome Back Can't Swim!
April 06, 2018 01:58 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBVocalist Chris Loporto hits the streets with Jameson, literally! We discuss fate, the oddity of being signed without a band or songs and who qualifies for captains of friendship. Godspeed will never fail you again. Be sure to grab Can't Swim's new record FAIL YOU AGAIN out now on Pure Noise Records. You can hear our previous interview with Can't Swim's drummer Andrea Morgan (https://godspeedpodcast.podbean.com/e/61-creativity-is-my-happiness-cant-swims-andrea-morgan/) Song in episode: "G...
72 "Once the Song is Written and Given to Fans, it No Longer Burdens Me": Senses Fail's Buddy Nielsen
April 04, 2018 01:18 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBWe get heavy with Buddy Nielsen, vocalist of Senses Fail. Is the 12 Step Program for everyone? How do you share the worst events in your life with a massive audience? Does better art come from times of struggle or times of peace? Is Senses Fail due for another rise in fame? Also, Ryan and Jameson single- handedly dismantle Facebook and the NRA in one fell swoop. Senses Fail's new record, IF THERE IS LIGHT, IT WILL FIND YOU, is available now at Purenoise.net Songs heard in episode: ...
71 Between the Buried and Godspeed ft. Tommy Rogers
March 26, 2018 23:13 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBTommy Rogers of Between the Buried and Me answers a few queries from afar and invades your dreams with their new record Automata I. Ryan and Jameson achieve nutritional maturity while still chasing the ever elusive manhood maturity. Automata I is out now on Sumerian Records @btbamofficial @tommybtbam SumerianRecords Song in episode: "Millions" by Between the Buried and Me from Automata I
70 Highs and Lows with My Epic's Aaron Stone
March 19, 2018 01:53 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBRyan and Jameson are back this week with guest Aaron Stone of My Epic. We talk deconstruction, doubt and devastation. Infinity War discussions abound, Ryan educates the next generation of Marvel fans and Jameson struggles to find another word for "synonym". Eagle Muntz. Pre-order My Epic's latest record, Ultraviolet, now at: myepicrock.com @myepicrock My Epic songs heard in this episode: "Of Wilderness" "Voices"
69 It's High Time for Good Times: FLOODS Joins Godspeed
March 12, 2018 01:32 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBWe've been obsessing over the talent on InVogue Records lately and you should too. Godspeed welcomes Emily Prather of FLOODS to talk their brand new record BAD TIMES, the power of music and why moms rule. Jameson discovers his favorite food is gluten and Ryan launches the latest weight loss craze with two little words, @invoguerecords @FLOODS_band Songs heard in episode: "Feel So High" and "Heavy Hearts"
68 Entries and Exits: Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari
February 26, 2018 02:38 - 59 minutes - 82 MBGodspeed skips a friendship stone across the pond and welcomes Rou Reynolds, vocalist of Enter Shikari. Jameson becomes a bonafide documentary film star while Ryan floats tanks his problems away. Songs heard on this episode: "Live Outside" and "Rabble Rouser" from Enter Shikari's latest record The Spark. @EnterShikari Jameson's previous interview with Reynolds, which he plugs endlessly, can be found HERE
67 Blasting off With Blessthefall's Beau Bokan
February 12, 2018 00:53 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBRyan and Jameson are experts on interplanetary travel, authentic art and fatherhood. Ryan explains the madness of Elon Musk while Jameson confuses Space X jamming David Bowie for the new Space Jam film. Thankfully Blessthefall's Beau Bokan brings the boys back down to earth with his thoughts on vegetarianism, imitators and what it means be a rockstar parent. Blessthefall's new record, Hard Feelings, drops this March on Rise Records. Song in episode: "Melodramatic" @blessthefall
66 Laughing in Church: Kortney and Carter of Chapel
February 04, 2018 22:28 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBRyan and Jameson would rather be broke than brain dead. New Rise Records signees Chapel join Godspeed for one goofy hangout. Posted up in the darkest corner of the Hawthorne Bar, Kortney, Carter and Jameson beef over breakfast food, define success and endure the technicalist of difficulties. Chapel's latest EP, Sunday Brunch, was one of Jameson's top 10 best records of 2017 while Ryan longs for simpler times, including an extended and ill-advised camping trip with Woody Harrelson. And as alw...
65 The Charm of Imperfection: Jeph Howard of The Used
January 09, 2018 03:11 - 1 hour - 105 MBRyan and Jameson gush over The Greatest Showman, explore high school fashion regrets and welcome The Used's Jeph Howard. More references to the great Elizabeth Gilbert, artistry vs entertainment and why music needs to get dangerous again. The Used's new record, The Canyon, now available. theused.net @wearetheused Songs in episode: "The Taste of Ink" "Over and Over Again" "Rise Up Lights" "I Caught Fire" "I Come Alive"
64 "There's a mountain in front of me, but there is nothing I'd rather do" Sleep On It's Zech Pluister
January 01, 2018 23:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBA couple of chatty Cathy's here. Jameson speaks with Sleep On It vocalist Zech Pluister, covering sex scandals, hero worship and why your 20's is more than kids and mortgages. Ryan chimes in with why Christmas should be obliterated. sleeponit.lnk.to/overexposed @sleeponitband @ZechPluister
63 Risky Business with Chad Johnson
December 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFormer music mogul, current ministry leader and future bestselling author Chad Johnson joins Godspeed to talk about his new book, One Thousand Risks. What would it look like to follow your very difficult, scary and sometimes awkward calling? What if you embraced those who wished you harm? And the always important question, can limbs regenerate? Ryan tends to a screaming child (Is it his? Find out) while Jameson recaps his encounter with The Disaster Artist. Be sure to order Chad Johnso...
62 Godspeed Welcomes Their New Favorite Neighbors to the North: Seaway
November 26, 2017 19:21 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBWe're just going to start calling this interviews "The Pepinos Sessions". Vocalist Ryan Locke and guitarist Andrew Eichinger of Seaway discuss their biggest failures, successes and why paying it forward is still a meaningful currency. Ryan and Jameson highlight their own shortcomings, endure migraines and forget to say what their thankful for. Seaway's new record Vacation is a fun one! Visit the links below to check out more songs and see where you can catch Seaway near you! @seawayband ...
61 "Creativity IS my happiness": Can't Swim's Andrea Morgan
November 20, 2017 04:20 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBCelebrating their one year mark with Jersey's own Andrea Morgan of Can't Swim, Godspeed looks to the future! How does creativity inform or alter your happiness? What is the drive behind your drive? Does Jameson really ask what it's like to be the only girl in a band? Plus, we ponder how Ryan got a job making buildings with only a Lego resume to his name. Huge thank you to Andrea, Michael and Can't Swim. Grab their new record Fail You Again out now on Pure Noise Records. facebook.com/cant...
60 The Aaron Weiss Episode
November 10, 2017 23:24 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBThe legend of all band lore Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou explains the genius of Rumi, why he can’t call himself an artist and why he had to further unplug himself after the election. All while enjoying some delicious secondhand soup. @mewithoutYou
59 "Comics shouldn't apologize": Christopher Titus Saves Godspeed from Amerigedden!
October 30, 2017 02:52 - 53 minutes - 73 MBRyan and Jameson welcome one of the greats! Titus takes Godspeed on a journey of self-discovery, encountering Sarah Palin, Eminem and Lego Hilary along the way. The man just wants to bring everyone together and after all, isn't that the true meaning of Christmas? His new film, Special Unit, is now available on iTunes and tour dates can be found at ChristopherTitus.com Twitter & Instagram: @titusnation
58 Want to become a youth pastor? Better start doing drugs now
October 17, 2017 01:57 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBGodspeed finally repays Jed and Jay (Church & Other Drugs podcast). The four white men solve addiction, praise Russell Brand and explain why youth group is the best group. @COtherDrugs churchandotherdrugs.com
57 The Chris Jericho Debacle: How We Succeed in Podcasting and Other Lies
October 08, 2017 21:19 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBRyan and Jameson reveal the major loophole in the private education scam, Chris Jericho joins in spirit, and the duo plug their life-changing new apps. Books: Rewired by Erica Spiegelman No is a Four Letter Word by Chris Jericho A-Tracker App SeriousWriterAcademy.com
56 Gage Speas, Vocalist of To Speak Of Wolves
October 01, 2017 19:34 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBGage Speas, vocalist of To Speak Of Wolves joins Godspeed. Jameson and Gage nerd out about Oh, Sleeper, explore the origins of cowboy Gage and use swear words when talking about Christian music. Additionally, Speas once and for all admits that Jameson is responsible for all his musical success. That's all we wanted Gage, that's all we wanted. Pick up To Speak of Wolves' new record Dead in The Shadow out now on Solid State Records. @tospeakofwolves @gagespeas
55 Godspeed Returns with Two Timing Comic Mark Normand
September 26, 2017 03:02 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThe second ever repeat guest, comic Mark Normand sits down with Jameson at Portland's own Lucky Labrador. The duo gets distracted by beauty, discuss Mark's social anxiety and laugh all the way to the food carts. Ryan's reasons for his recent reticence are revealed and Jameson stays out way too late. All that and stories they can't seem to remember on this episode of Godspeed. @marknorm marknormandcomedy.com
54 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: Valient Thorr: He Who Should Not Be Named Is Discussed.
August 20, 2017 23:15 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBValient Thorr: @valientthorr Valientthorr.com
53 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: Silent Planet
August 20, 2017 23:10 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBThe boys of Silent Planet talk lyrical and artistic influence. Silent Planet: SilentPlanetband.com @SLNTPLNT
52 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: Courage My Love
August 01, 2017 01:32 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBWarped Mini Series: Risk & Reward w/ Courage My Love Mercedes Horn of Courage My Love @couragemylove ilovecouragemylove.com
51 Seminary Dropouts Unite! Ft Shane Blackshear
August 01, 2017 01:25 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBSeminary Dropout host Shane Blackshear schools Godspeed on his massive guest list, what it takes to stick with seminary and why Greg Boyd is so freeking awesome. Check out SeminaryDropout.com as well as Shane's other show OnRamp, a podcast about race through the lens of Christianity. SeminaryDropout.com ShaneBlackshear.com @beardonabike
50 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: Carousel Kings
July 24, 2017 02:48 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBWarped Mini Series: Hero Worship w/ Carousel Kings: The Warped 2017 series rolls on with Victory Records' Carousel Kings @crslkngs facebook.com/carouselkings
49 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: Barb Wire Dolls
July 24, 2017 02:38 - 21 minutes - 29 MBWarped Mini Series: Punk in the Trump Era w/ Barb Wire Dolls: Isis and Pin of Barb Wire Dolls @barbwiredolls Barbwiredolls.com
Extra: A Few Thoughts On The Passing of Chester Bennington
July 23, 2017 01:31 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBGodspeed felt it had to share some thoughts and memories on the passing on one of its favorite artists, Chester Bennington. To all who loved this man and Linkin Park, we share your sadness. Mental illness is horrible and different for everyone going through it. We felt we had some things we needed to say and hope it honors the loss of a brilliant star.
48 Godspeed Does Warped Tour Mini-Series: The Acacia Strain
July 18, 2017 01:37 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBLoud guy/quiet guy Vincent Bennett of The Acacia Strain answers the age old question: Can music still be dangerous? @theacaciastrain