Going Off Track
833 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsGoing Off Track is a weekly, interview show hosted by Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) and producer Brad Worrell.
The show was created in 2012 by Jonah Bayer, Steven Smith and Brad, when Steven (then a FuseTV host with Jonah his writer), realized that all the interesting conversations with guests were happening while the lights were being setup. Once cameras started rolling it was all about PR and record-label priorities. Prior to that they'd discuss skateboarding, cooking or just about anything else of interest to the artist.
So was born the casual, "living room conversation" dynamic of Offtrack who's guest list leans towards the musical but with plenty of comedians, actors and generally interesting folks thrown in.
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Episodes
Laura Jane Grace
April 24, 2024 07:13 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIs Laura Jane Grace the best podcast guest ever? She has certainly always been on for us and brings it again in this awesome interview. From Elvis marrying her in Vegas, to singing "Just Like Heaven" with Dinosaur Jr., this episode bounces with fun and stories. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Danbert Nobacon
April 17, 2024 07:13 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBDanbert Nobacon has seen the full range of it all - from the streets of Manchester UK in the 70s to the wilds of eastern Washington state; from 80's anarchist punks to anarchist major-label, big-hit darlings in Chumbawamba. Along the way he never sold out his ideals and quite literally put his money where his mouth is. A super interesting conversation with a very real dude. Check out his new album, Kochtopus's Garden with the Axis of Dissent. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. S...
Tiffany Hendren
March 27, 2024 07:19 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThe Gaslight Anthem's FOH engineer, Tiffany Hendren on a "Road Dogs" episode that was actually taped on the road! Benny sits down with their wonderful live-mix engineer between gigs in Europe to chew the fat about what she does and how she got there. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Chuck Ragan
March 01, 2024 08:25 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBWhat better time than now to revisit the mountain man himself, the honorable Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music fame along with solo artisting and of course... mountain manning. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael McDermott
February 14, 2024 08:11 - 2 hours - 117 MBDrummer for The Bouncing Souls and Joan Jett, just to name a few, Michael McDermott is another Jersey treasure. From his early ska days and Murphys Law, to Budokan, the kid's got stories and he's telling! And be sure to check him out in The Kilograms with Joe Gittleman and Sammy Kay. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Ross
February 01, 2024 08:13 - 2 hours - 111 MBHardcore NJ drummer for Ensign, P.E.D. and many more, Chris Ross has known Benny since the latter was a wee punk. We go deep into the lore of New Jersey punk & hardcore, from the magic of 67 Hardy St. and the Bouncing Souls house basement shows to The Melody & The Roxy. There are also many fun, (some embarrassing) young Benny moments. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popeye
December 20, 2023 08:20 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBPopeye Vogelsang of legendary hardcore band, Farside, joins us this week to discuss pizza and sex, growing up a puny little punk kid, "bowling it out!" with Jimmy G. of Murphy's Law and his new band, Calling Hours. photo: Josh Nesmith Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Howard Beck
December 07, 2023 08:15 - 2 hours - 121 MBSenior NBA Writer for The Ringer and contributor to the NY Times, LA Daily News and Sports Illustrated, Howard Beck also knows a thing or two about music. Benny has a blast talking hoops with him and comparing basketball positions with band members. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Godino
November 29, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn another, 'pal-of-the-podcast' episode, we talk to the 2nd nicest drummer in the biz, The Menzingers' own Joe Godino. Yoga with the Descendents' Bill Stevenson, muscle maintenance with Hot Water Music's George Rebelo and hangin' with Kevin from The Office. It's all in there. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Hause
November 22, 2023 08:06 - 1 hour - 107 MBDave Hause is a great songwriter, singer, performer and an awesome podcast guest, especially for this show. Benny and Dave dig into their shared past, the rewards and pains of being a professional musician and Fat Mike's over-reaction to Dave's article on how punk-rock Taylor Swift was. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donovan Woods
November 16, 2023 08:18 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBListening to Donovan Woods talk is almost as good as listening to him sing. The lyrics are there! Maybe the backing track of Benny and Brad cackling at his stories isn't quite as nice as Donovan's sweet acoustic guitar but hey, it's storytime. Tim McGraw in a garbage can, check it out. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emil Amos
September 06, 2023 07:20 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBDeep thinking drummer, podcaster and renown singer/songwriter, Emil Amos joins us gets way deep with Benny. "Melt down this whole machine so people can see what's inside the Matrix." Then he tells us about how hid dad used to be sailing pals with John Oates of "Hall and". It's a very Emil episode. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Rosenstock
August 30, 2023 07:11 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBHot on the heels of finishing up his brilliant new album, Hellmode - our most popular, and represented guest of all time, singer/songwriter, music maniac, nice guy, Jeff Rosenstock! This is Jeff's 11th or 12th appearance on the show, his 4th solo episode and he is very happy to have coincidentally made episode #420. Please enjoy, we did. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fred Mascherino
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 203 MBGuitarist/vocalist from Taking Back Sunday, Brody and The Color Fred, Fred Mascherino regales us with a few epic tales including an early, wild trip to California that irreversibly impacted both his personal and professional life. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily Wolfe
June 22, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBRock guitarist/songwriter Emily Wolfe checks in from the big 'ole state of Texas to talk about horror movies, turning to ROCK with sobriety and totally blowing up somebody's wedding. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Jesse Malin
June 16, 2023 14:52 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThe amazing and talented Jesse Malin, from July 2022 - PLEASE DONATE to Jesse's SweetRelief fund. This guy has given so much to others in need and he needs some help now himself. Please give what you can. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brendan Garrone
April 21, 2023 04:18 - 1 hour - 92 MBDynamic hardcore frontman, Brendan Garrone of Incendiary joins us this week from Long Island to talk about the scene, local pizza, the evils of social media, and making friends with Skynet. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Pierce
March 24, 2023 07:32 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThe amazing Chris Pierce has been "the adult in the room of punk" for a while now, as the founder of Doc Hopper, drummer in School Drugs and the "man behind the glass" in the studio, he's essential to his adopted Jersey scene and the whole scene in general. This was a fun convo. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gentleman Jim Norton Part 2
March 02, 2023 08:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe legendary Gentleman Jim Norton kept us going so long, he became a 2-parter! We'll just drop names for this one... Fred Schneider of the B52's, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Evan Dando - Madonna didn't even make the cut because the other stories were so good! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gentleman Jim Norton
February 22, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThe one and only Gentleman Jim Norton joined us for an epic session that is all off-track. From his upbringing in the Church of the Precious Blood to becoming the #3 Trivia Host in the World, while along the way road-managing Rancid (during intense times) and The Goops! (among others). Oh yeah, he also played bass in Crucial Youth as a... youth. It's another informative Road Dog special! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Walsh
February 16, 2023 08:26 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThis week, Ben Walsh of Tiger's Jaw checks in to throw love at his band with "Things About Brie" and some major, drummer-love. We def go off track with this one - strange sleep experiences, The Office and The Menzingers' original ska band to name a few. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frank Iero
November 30, 2022 08:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBMy Chemical Romance guitarist, Frank Iero gets down and Jersey with Benny this week. We dig deep into early memories, hanging with his drummer Grandpa and pals to a scary MyChem basement show. It's all Franky... and Jersey. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winston McCall
November 09, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis week we reached all the way around the globe to check in with Winston McCall, singer from Parkway Drive. The conversation itself spans the planet too, starting with the Statue of Liberty's butt and maturing to the spirituality of surfing sublime Byron Bay. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Jeff Rosenstock
September 30, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn honor of our most celebrated Offtrack guest being on tour right now with Benny and The Gaslight Anthem, we bring you a delightful conversation with Jeff Rosenstock, held in the basement of A-Bar in Brooklyn in 2017, with Benny and Jonah and Brad. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gaslight Anthem - Alex & Alex
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBBenny takes time off from The Gaslight Anthem's U.S. tour to shoot the shit with the band's guitarist, Alex Rosamilia and bassist, Alex Levine. Of course Roger Federer comes up but so does sex, drugs, rock & roll! True backstage banter. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Fallon & Chris Farren
August 24, 2022 07:34 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBBenny takes a backstage break during The Gaslight Anthem tour to really get into the shit with buds, Chris Farren and Brian Fallon. Oh boy, this one is nothing but fun! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday! - Joey Cape
July 22, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 68 MBEpic frontman for Lagwagon, guitarist for Me First & The Gimme Gimme's - Joey Cape is worth bringing back for a Flashback Friday! Sorry Benny fans, this one was pre-B in GOT history. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunny Singh
July 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHardcore filmographer/music archivist, Sunny Singh of Hate5six has been called by Billboard, "the biggest factor" for the popularity of hardcore in the late-2010s. To Benny's chagrin, he also denies the existence of central Jersey. What!? Website YouTube Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Richer
June 23, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 87 MBPizza genius and owner of Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City, Dan Richer has always had laser focus on whatever his current love might be, which is why his pizza rules and he's no slouch on guitar either. He may have been pushing it a bit though by watching that loooonng Beatles documentary seven times! Razza Pizza Artigianale Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heath Saraceno
June 15, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBMidtown and Senses Fail guitarist, New Jersey native, star-electrician and all around great guy, Heath Saraceno joins us to talk about Somerville-NJ, Eddie & The Cruisers and getting kicked the nuts in Australia. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Laura Jane Grace
June 10, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBFor this flashback episode, we go back to December 2019 for our very first, return episode #305, after a long hiatus. It's a pleasant conversation between Benny and Laura, sitting outside of the venue where they both were playing while touring together that previous fall. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Wood
June 01, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 101 MBSinger/songwriter/comedian Will Wood goes deep with Benny this week on social media, mental illness, and Wikipedia's view of his skillset. He also throws a little praise to Billy Joe and stumbles in on a naked Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Eugene Hütz
May 27, 2022 12:25 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBToday's episode first appeared in Aug. 2017 - the dynamic Gogol Bordello front-man(iac), Eugene Hütz talked with Benny and the entire old gang. It's a great time to bring it back as he has just released a single with other former guest, Jesse Malin “ Fall from Grace with God “ in support of Ukraine. Check out all of it and stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonah Matranga
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBonelinedrawing, singer/songwriter, Jonah Matranga joined us this week from quarantine to vent about getting Covid on his very first, post-pandemic show. Maybe that's why he also goes on to explain how The Office is like a perfect pop-song. Jonah's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh Jurk
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBHardcore screamer/frontman for School Drugs, Josh Jurk joins us this week to award some Hardcore Olypmics gold medals. He also promotes mental health and therapy for all which could be related to his belief in band dictatorships. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh Johnson
May 04, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBDaily Show writer, comedian, and artist Josh Johnson talks about his prolific pandemic which culminated in doing standup in the park. He helps us define true friendship and explains why you shouldn't eat a cheeseburger on the stairs of the subway. Check out Josh's podcast ...and his website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flashback Friday - Blake Schwarzenbach
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBOne of the many distraction this week that kept Benny & Brad from recording a new episode was... they both went out to see Jawbreaker! So why not go WAY back (can it really have been that long ago?) to episode# 85 with the legend himself. Thanks Steven Smith for the tix! -Brad Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob Freeman
April 14, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBHidden in Plain View guitarist, record producer, Rob Freeman tells us about playing drums in his dad's cover band as a kid, Jersey shit-talk and the horrors of Warped Tour. He also has a wonderful story of how the band finally got signed to Drive-Thru Records. Audio Pilot Studio Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Duffy
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBVice, Netflix, HBO documentary director Ryan Duffy joins us for our 400th episode! He explains why Elon Musk has too much money, The Daily Show's huge impact, coming to NYC at 18, and his historic, super-surreal visit to North Korea with Dennis Rodman. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Hartsfield
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBNew Age Records owner & Freewill bassist, Mike Hartsfield talks about running all aspects of the record label out of his house even merch, which his daughter helped him kick-start in 5th grade. Of course, he was publishing his own zine, "Universal Brain Basher" (and interviewing King Diamond) at 13 himself, so no surprise there. We talk about all variations of hardcore thru the decades and finally answer the big question, "What is hardcore?" New Age Records website Support the show via Pa...
Oceanator
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBOceanator's Elise Okusami gives Benny some help with his upcoming knee surgery. She details how the choice between basketball and music got made for her and we also dig into some Fugazi, Dookie and electronics recycling. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kyle Roggendorf
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBGuitar repair master and road-dog, Kyle Roggendorf joins us to discuss becoming a metal-head in kindergarten. He also reminisces with Benny about letting The Gaslight Anthem rehearse in his basement and explains why he still buys CDs. Raritan Bay Guitar Repair Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason Black
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBHot Water Music bassist, Jason Black joins us to discuss how many times he's knocked out Chuck Ragan with his guitar's headstock. He can't help Benny with his goose-problem, but has a lot of nice things to say about Mike Watt, Fishbone and Metallica. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ty Vaughn
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBBroadway Calls guitarist-vocalist, Ty Vaughn checks in from the rugged Pacific Northwest to tell us of the cool uncle who inspired him to play guitar, recording with the mighty Bill Stevenson and how he's really just a hardcore kid killing time. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Throwback-Thursday - Craig Setari
February 10, 2022 09:00 - 39.2 MBLegendary Sick Of It All bassist Craig Setari is always a pleasure to talk to so this week we go back and revisit episode 287 where Craig talks with Benny and Jonah about playing CBGB when he was 14 years old, his love of boxing and riding ATVs upstate.
Jason Shevchuk
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSinger and guitarist for None More Black and Kid Dynamite, Jason Shevchuk joins us to tell how he screamed his way to a hernia. We also get into the time he covered Dave Hause in fake blood and reveal a very pertinent secret about his latest project. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#394 - Jason Shevchuk
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 43.1 MBSinger and guitarist for None More Black and Kid Dynamite, Jason Shevchuk joins us to tell how he screamed his way to a hernia. We also get into the time he covered Dave Hause in fake blood and reveal a very pertinent secret about his latest project.
#393 - Josh Grabelle & Carl Severson
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 52.8 MBBest friends from youth, Josh Grabelle and Carl Severson started Trustkill and Ferret Records respectively. They join us to talk about meeting in math class 30 years ago then going on to found two of the seminal hardcore labels of the last 20 years.
Josh Grabelle & Carl Severson
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBBest friends from youth, Josh Grabelle and Carl Severson started Trustkill and Ferret Records respectively. They join us to talk about meeting in math class 30 years ago then going on to found two of the seminal hardcore labels of the last 20 years. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#392 - Deanna Belos
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 36.9 MBSincere Engineer, the delightful Deanna Belos checks in from out chilly Chicago-way to discuss research mice, driving with no window in minus-60° weather, and all the cool emo shows she saw with her mom, whose car she wrote her first album in.