Life In The Stocks
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsHosted by Matt Stocks (Ex-Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock & Scuzz TV) Life In The Stocks features unedited, in-depth, candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians & creatives.
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#234 Ben Weasel (Screeching Weasel)
July 30, 2021 10:55 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBEpisode 234 of Life In The Stocks features Ben Weasel from Screeching Weasel. Ben is somewhat of a divisive figure in the punk rock community, but very few outlets or platforms seem to have given him the chance to tell his side of the story following the incident at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2011. So I thought it was about time I invited him on to my podcast to set the record straight. And we ended up having a super in-depth, interesting & insightful conversation that covered everything from ...
#233 Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks/Off!)
July 30, 2021 10:22 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBKeith Morris is a real punk rock original. The Black Flag, Circle Jerks & Off! frontman was right there for the birth of west coast punk, and we get into the whole history of it here in Episode 233 of Life In The Stocks. We discuss the early days of Black Flag, The Decline of the Western Civilisation, Repo Man, playing golf with Harry Dean Stanton, his friendship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce from The Gun Club, the Circle Jerks then & now, Off! and the new album & film that the band is working on,...
#232 Sean Yseult (White Zombie/Famous Monsters/Photographer)
July 30, 2021 09:59 - 1 hour - 68 MBI'm joined for this special episode of Life In The Stocks by musician, photographer & graphic designer Sean Yseult. The original White Zombie bassist doesn't do a lot of podcasts, so it was an honour and a joy to welcome her onto the show. We had a lovely chat about her time in White Zombie, her amazing book I'm In The Band, New Orleans, New York, Beavis & Butthead, our mutual friend Michael Alago, and some wild nights during the nineties with the likes of Johnny Depp, Timothy Leary, Gibby H...
#231 Mick Harris (Napalm Death/Painkiller/Scorn)
July 30, 2021 09:50 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBMick Harris from Napalm Death, Painkiller & Scorn joins me for Episode 231 of Life In The Stocks. The godfather of the blast beat and inventor of the term grindcore joins me to talk about our hometown of Birmingham, the Birmingham doss, fishing, grindcore, Napalm Death, Kool Keith, John Peel, Digby Pearson, Earache Records, and a whole lot more. This man is a true character and a true original. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Pat...
#230 Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari)
July 26, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBEpisode 230 of Life In The Stocks features a long overdue first appearance of my old pal Rou Reynolds on the podcast. The Enter Shikari frontman and published author joins me for an in-depth discussion about his incredible new book, A Treatise on Possibility, which is one of the most well researched and thorough books I've ever read - especially from a musician. It's definitely for the deep thinkers, but if you've found yourself questioning the very nature of human existence during this pand...
#229 Tyler Bates (Musician/Composer/Producer)
July 26, 2021 17:14 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEpisode 229 of Life In The Stocks features world famous musician, composer & producer Tyler Bates. Tyler has scored dozens of your favourite movies, from Guardians of the Galaxy & Deadpool 2 to John Wick, Atomic Blonde, The Devil Rejects, Dawn of the Dead & Watchmen. We talk all about how he got into film scoring and some of the key projects he's been involved with over the course of his amazing career, and we discuss the new album Dark Nights: Death Metal The Soundtrack that he just made fo...
#228 Yelawolf (Rapper/Entrepreneur)
July 26, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBRapper & entrepreneur Yelawolf is one of the most prolific people in show business. Aside from his music, he owns his own record label, clothing label & whiskey company. And he put out four records in April of this year alone. We had a great chat about breaking out in the business, hustling & grinding, the reaction of the rock & hop hop communities to Yelawolf's music, his friendships & creatives partnerships with the likes of Everlast, Eminem, Kid Rock, Killer Mike, Shooter Jennings, Travis...
#227 Sebastien Grainger (Death From Above 1979)
July 26, 2021 16:34 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBSebastien Grainger from Death From Above 1979 joins me for Episode 227 of Life In The Stocks to discuss adjusting to the pandemic, the evolution of cities & culture over time, gentrification, creativity, art, family, heritage, performance, Death From Above, and the Fat Beatles. The new album by DFA, Is 4 Lovers, is out now. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, ...
#226 Joe Cardamone (The Icarus Line/Solo/Artist/Producer/Director)
July 19, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBEpisode 226 of Life In The Stocks sees the return of Joe Cardamone. This time around we discuss heartache, creativity, the pandemic, moving forward, and Joe's new project, Quarentina. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks My first book, 'Life In The Stock...
#226 Joe Cardamone (Solo)
July 19, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBEpisode 226 of Life In The Stocks sees the return of Joe Cardamone. This time around we discuss heartache, creativity, the pandemic, moving forward, and Joe's new project, Quarentina. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks My first book, 'Life In The Stock...
#225 Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)
July 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 214 MBTwisted Sister founding member & lead guitarist Jay Jay French joins me for this very special episode of Life In The Stocks to discuss rock 'n' roll, New York, Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, 9/11, Donald Trump, and a whole lot more. It's a deep dive conversation and we cover a lot of ground. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check his own podcast, The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon...
#224 Phil Campbell (Motorhead/Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons)
June 30, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThe legendary Phil Campbell from Motorhead & Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons joins me for Episode 224 of Life In Stocks to discuss, amongst other things, his incredible solo album Old Lions Still Roar. This is his first podcast appearance. Hopefully we can do another one in person some day.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 arc...
#224 Phil Campbell (Motörhead/Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons)
June 30, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe legendary Phil Campbell from Motörhead & Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons joins me for Episode 224 of Life In Stocks to discuss, amongst other things, his incredible solo album Old Lions Still Roar. This is his first podcast appearance. Hopefully we can do another one in person some day. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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 a...
#223 Harley Flanagan (Cro-Mags)
June 27, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThe one and only Harley Flanagan from Cro-Mags joins me for Episode 223 of Life In The Stocks to discuss old New York stories, his connection to Allen Ginsburg, the punk scene back in the day, playing in The Stimulators as a kid, growing up hard on the streets of New York, his friendship with The Clash, Anthony Bourdain, his excellent book Hard-Core: Life of My Own, redemption & salvation, love, friendship, family, gratitude & humility, what went down between him and John Joseph, and his fut...
#222 Myles Kennedy (Slash/Alter Bridge/Solo)
June 16, 2021 22:40 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBMyles Kennedy is a man of many talents, whether it's his blistering vocals with Slash or Alter Bridge, secretly being one of the best guitarists in rock 'n' roll, or his most recent records as a solo artist, there is very little he can't do. He's also a lovely, lovely human and it's my great pleasure to finally welcome him onto Episode 222 of Life In The Stocks. We get deep! And we share a few laughs along the way. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording it. Follow me on F...
#221 Jeff Angell (Walking Papers)
June 13, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBSeattle gave the world so many great songwriters & singers, so of which you know, a couple of which you may not - but you should. Jeff Angell from Post Stardom Depression, The Missionary Position & Walking Papers is one of the great unsung heroes from the Seattle music scene, and he's my guest for Episode 221 of Life In The Stocks. We talk Seattle, addiction, recovery, creativity, touring with Dee Ramone & Queens of the Stone Age, playing with Duff McKagan & Barrett Martin, Walking Papers, a...
#220 Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees/Mad Season/Barrett Martin Group)
June 10, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis is one of my favourite podcasts date. Composer, percussionist, producer, author, and all-round nice guy Barrett Martin joins me for Episode 220 of Life In The Stocks for a deep dive discussion on songwriting, travel, spirituality, mysticism, culture, capitalism, environmentalism, ethnomusicology, and a whole lot more. Barrett His performed on such legendary albums as Rated R by Queens of the Stone Age, Sweet Oblivion by Screaming Trees, and Above by Mad Season to name just a few. He's b...
#219 Dale Crover (Melvins)
June 06, 2021 22:40 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBDale Crover from the Melvins is my guest for Episode 219 of Life In The Stocks. We talk Seattle history, Melvins history, the bands links to Nirvana, Dale's time playing in Nirvana, the Melvins friendship with Gene Simmons, Mike Patton & Tool, major label experiences in the '90s, fame, success, longevity, creative integrity, and a whole lot more. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their websi...
#218 Mike Herrera (Musician/Podcaster)
June 02, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBMike Herrera from MxPx and Goldfinger joins me for Episode 218 of Life In The Stocks to talk podcasting, touring, songwriting, the music business, the influence of Screeching Weasel, opening up for the Sex Pistols in 1997, playing in Goldfinger, and all things MXPX. Enjoy the show!!! Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.com Foll...
#218 Mike Herrera (MXPX/Goldfinger)
June 02, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBMike Herrera from MXPX & Goldfinger joins me for Episode 218 of Life In The Stocks to talk podcasting, touring, songwriting, the music business, the influence of Screeching Weasel, opening up for the Sex Pistols in 1997, playing in Goldfinger, and all things MXPX. Enjoy the show!!! Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.com Follow...
#217 Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)
May 30, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWelcome to this very special episode of Life In The Stocks with my dear old Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup. I've known Jaret for ten years, since the Kerrang! Radio days, and he's one of my best friends in the music business. It's been six years since we last did an interview together, so we had an awful lot of ground to cover, and we got deep into it. People have been asking me when is Jaret going to make an appearance on the podcast ever since I launched the show in 2017, and believe ...
#216 Atom Willard (Rocket From The Crypt/Angels & Airwaves/The Offspring/Against Me!)
May 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBFrom one member of Against Me! to another this week, drummer Atom Willard joins me for Episode 216 of Life In The Stocks as we attempt to cover a significant chunk (there was no way we were ever going to cover all of it) of the project he's been involved in over the years, from Rocket From The Crypt and The Special Goodness to Angels & Airwaves and Against Me! Like many of the best drummers out there - Josh Freese, Joey Castillo, Ilan Rubin - Atom is insanely prolific and has played with so ...
#215 Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!)
May 23, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBMy dear friend Laura Jane Grace returns for a second Life In The Stocks appearance this week - the first being Episode 003 way back in February 2017. We catch up on what's been happening over the last four years, and unsurprisingly there was plenty to talk about, from writing books and releasing solo records to getting clean and sober and finding oneself along the way. It's a beautiful chat with a beautiful person, and an artist, songwriter and human being that I hold in very high regard. L...
#214 Ken Casey (Dropkick Murphys)
May 19, 2021 22:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey stops by for Episode 214 of Life In The Stocks to discuss Boston, sobriety, Shane McGowan, Aerosmith, AC/DC and more. Check out their new album Turn Up That Dial, which is out NOW. For my money, it's their best record since The Warrior's Code in 2005. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.com F...
#214 Ken Casey (Dropkick Murphys)
May 19, 2021 22:55 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBDropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey stops by for Episode 214 of Life In The Stocks to discuss Boston, sobriety, Shane McGowan, Aerosmith, AC/DC and more. Check out their new album Turn Up That Dial, which is out NOW. For my money, it's their best record since The Warrior's Code in 2005. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.com F...
#213 Noodles (The Offspring)
May 16, 2021 22:50 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome to Life In The Stocks Episode 213 with Noodles from The Offspring. We discuss growing up adopted with a Mexican father in Southern California in the 1970s, surfing & skateboarding, discovering punk rock, getting high, his relationship with alcohol, politics & the pandemic, The Offspring, and his friendship with longstanding bandmate Dexter Holland. The new album by The Offspring, Let The Bad Times Roll, it out NOW. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to foll...
#212 Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals)
May 12, 2021 22:43 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWarren Fitzgerald from The Vandals is my guest for Episode 212 of Life In The Stocks. Warren is one of the most energetic, hyper intelligent, interesting & peculiar people I've ever interviewed. I absolutely loved talking to him. You better pay close attention to what he's saying, because he talks incredibly fast. We cover punk rock, creativity, art, The Vandals, working with Jack Black & Tenacious D, playing guitar on the Team America soundtrack, joining Oingo Boingo, recording with Danny E...
#212 Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals)
May 12, 2021 22:43 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWarren Fitzgerald from The Vandals is my guest for Episode 212 of Life In The Stocks. Warren is one of the most energetic, hyper intelligent, interesting & peculiar people I've ever interviewed. I absolutely loved talking to him. You better pay close attention to what he's saying, because he talks incredibly fast. We cover punk rock, creativity, art, The Vandals, working with Jack Black & Tenacious D, playing guitar on the Team America soundtrack, joining Oingo Boingo, recording with Danny E...
#211 Emily Nielsen (Punk Rock & Paintbrushes)
May 09, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 77 MBEmily Nielsen is the brains behind Punk Rock & Paintbrushes - an art management company who share a mutual love of music and art. They champion the artistic work of musicians, skateboarders and creatives across the globe, including the likes of Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Eric Melvin (NOFX), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly), Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi and many more. They recently released their first coffee table art book, Punk Rock Paintbrushes: The Insides of Artis...
#211 Emily Nielsen (Punk Rock & Paintbrushes)
May 09, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBEmily Nielsen is the brains behind Punk Rock & Paintbrushes - an art management company who share a mutual love of music and art. They champion the artistic work of musicians, skateboarders and creatives across the globe, including the likes of Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Eric Melvin (NOFX), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly), Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi and many more. They recently released their first coffee table art book, Punk Rock Paintbrushes: The Insides of Artis...
#210 Shannon Murphy (Director)
May 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAustralian theatre, TV & film director Shannon Murphy joins me for Episode 210 of Life In The Stocks. Her debut feature film, Babyteeth, is one of my favourite films of the last ten years. It's so good! As soon as I saw it, I knew I needed to have Shannon on the podcast. And I'm really glad we got to make it happen. She's a brilliant woman and a wonderful director, and I can't wait to see what work she does next. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on...
#209 Jonas Åkerlund (Director)
May 02, 2021 22:40 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBFilmmaker and music video director Jonas Åkerlund joins me today for Episode 209 of Life In The Stocks to discuss some of the music videos he's made for the likes of Metallica, Rammstein, Madonna & Christina Aguilera, and the feature films he's directed, including Spun, Small Apartments & Lords of Chaos. I've wanted to get Jonas on the podcast for ages, so it was great to finally make it happen, and it was well worth the wait. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to ...
#208 TV Smith (The Adverts/Solo)
April 26, 2021 11:33 - 1 hour - 58 MBPunk legend TV Smith joins me for Episode 208 of Life In The Stocks. This is an incredibly exciting guest for me, as The Adverts are on of my all-time favourite punk bands and TV Smith is one of my all-time favourite songwriters. The first two Adverts albums, and his debut solo album, Channel Five, have been key records throughout my life. His new album Lockdown Holiday is also great - it addresses not only the global pandemic that we're still in, but also the state of humanity and where we ...
#207 Paul Smith (Maximo Park)
April 11, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 183 MBPaul Smith from Maximo Park joins me for Episode 207 of Life In The Stocks, and I have to say, it's one of the most engaging conversations I've ever had. Paul is clearly a deep thinker as well as a gifted songwriter, and we unpack some big topics in this podcast: capitalism, environmentalism, human behaviour, society, technology, critical theory, parenthood, life. We also throw in a bit of music talk for good measure. Check out the new Maximo Park record, Nature Always Wins, which is out now...
#206 Alan McGee (Music Executive)
April 04, 2021 22:40 - 1 hour - 181 MBEpisode 206 of Life In The Stocks sees the return of music industry executive, Alan McGee. Alan returns for his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the new film about his colourful life & storied career: Creation Stories. We talk about the team behind the movie and how faithful it is to what actually went down. We also discuss Alan's descent into drug addiction, and how he bounced back to get clean and sober. We talk about festival season (?), the future of UK music, New Labour, Brit...
#205 Gail Porter (Presenter)
March 28, 2021 22:43 - 1 hour - 205 MBThis week, former Top Of The Pops & Big Breakfast presenter Gail Porter returns for her second appearance on Life In The Stocks. Gail is the subject and star of the new BAFTA winning documentary Being Gail Porter, which is one of the most harrowing, affecting & inspiring films I've ever seen. Gail's life story is incredible; she's a true survivor. She's an absolute sweetheart as well. If you haven't already heard our first podcast together, go back and listen to Episode 059 from June 2018. ...
#204 Chuck Treece (Musician/Pro Skater)
March 21, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBFrom one musician / pro skater to another, this week's guest on Life In The Stocks is Chuck Treece. Chuck was the first African American skateboarder to appear on the cover of Thrasher magazine. He's an OG. He's also a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter & musician. And he's collaborated with countless artists over the years, from last week's podcast guest Tommy Guerrero to Schoolly D, The Roots to Billy Joel, and Pearl Jam to the Bad Brains. And he has his own band McRad. We discuss his exten...
#203 Tommy Guerrero (Musician/Pro Skater)
March 14, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBHow do you follow a NOFX double-bill to kickstart Series Three? With an OG member of The Bones Brigade, that's how. Welcome to Episode 203 of Life In The Stocks with pro skater, musician and all-round legend, Tommy Guerrero. We talk punk rock, skateboarding, the Bones Brigade, working in Hollywood with Christian Slater, hanging out at George Harrison's house, making music, signing with Mo Wax and a whole bunch of other stuff. Tommy is one of the most laid back cats I've ever had on the podca...
#202 Eric Melvin (NOFX)
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWe're kicking off Series Three of Life In The Stocks with a NOFX double bill. And what better way to initiate the next round of 100 episodes than with not one but TWO podcasts with the guys in my all-time favourite band. Last week, I finally welcomed Fat Mike on to the show, and it fast became my most downloaded episode to date. The response was incredible. And if you think that conversation with Fat Mike went deep, wait until you hear this week's podcast with Eric Melvin. What a beautiful s...
#201 Fat Mike (NOFX)
March 04, 2021 15:27 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis conversation has been a LONG time in the making. If you know me at all, or you've been following me online or listening to this podcast for a while, then you'll know that NOFX are my favourite band of all-time. I'm not saying they're the best, but they are my personal favourite. They've had such a big impact in my life. I even talk about it in my new book, which is out NOW! ;) The new album by NOFX, entitled Single Album, is also out NOW. And it's their most personal, self reflective, ...
#200 Pritchard & Dainton (Dirty Sanchez Christmas Special)
December 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBHo Ho Ho! Merry Christmas one and all. We've reached the end of 2020 and the end of Season 2 of Life In The Stocks. The podcast will be going on hiatus for a while after this, but before we say goodbye, please enjoy this Christmas Special with Matt best buds Pritchard & Dainton from Dirty Sanchez - who still happen to have the two most downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast. Don't forget you can rent or buy The Sanchez Story Vol. 1 right NOW exclusively via www.dirtysanchez.co.uk ...
#199 Mark Lanegan (Solo Artist/Screaming Trees/Queens Of The Stone Age)
December 22, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 161 MBIt's the penultimate podcast of the year, and we're joined for this very special episode of Life In The Stocks by one of the most unique and interesting artists alive, Mr Mark Lanegan. Happy listening! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's f...
#198 David Catching (Queens Of The Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal/Earthlings?/Mojave Lords/Rancho De La Luna)
December 19, 2020 15:39 - 1 hour - 220 MBEpisode 198 of Life In The Stocks features David Catching from Queens Of The Stone Age, Eagles Of Death Metal, Earthlings? and Mojave Lords. Davey also runs the world famous Rancho De La Luna studio, where everyone from Kyuss to Arctic Monkeys & Iggy Pop have recorded. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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 ...
#197 Bill Stevenson (Descendents/All/Black Flag)
December 14, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 163 MBPunk rock legend and all-round hero Bill Stevenson is Matt's guest for Episode 197 of Life In The Stocks. It's a wonderfully in-depth discussion about punk rock, spirituality, life, art, friendships, and more. If you'd like to read the two books Bill suggests, search for Siddhartha (World Classics, Unabridged) and Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, su...
#196 Jay Bentley (Bad Religion)
December 11, 2020 13:50 - 1 hour - 183 MBOriginal Bad Religion founding member Jay Bentley joins Matt for Episode 196 of Life In The Stocks to discuss growing up in Southern California, getting into punk rock, what the LA scene was like in the early 80s, the violence that pervaded the punk scene at that time, Bad Religion’s first ever gig with Social Distortion, early shows with bands like TSOL, Adolescents, playing in the Circle Jerks, drinking, alcoholism, addiction, and getting sober, the secret to Bad Religion’s longevity, play...
#195 Dave King (Flogging Molly)
December 08, 2020 17:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MBFlogging Molly frontman Dave King is Matt's guest for Episode 195 of Life In The Stocks. The band just put out the 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album Swagger, which Dave talks to Matt about. They also discuss the early years of Flogging Molly, signing to Side One Dummy, recruiting skateboard legend Matt Hensley on accordion, and Dave's pre-Molly band, Fastway - with Fast Eddie Clarke (Motorhead) and Pete Way (UFO). And it'd be remiss of us not to touch on the annual Flogging Molly...
#194 Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry)
December 03, 2020 12:28 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe're approaching the end of 2020, and the end of Series Two of Life In The Stocks. But there's still plenty of great chats coming your way between now and Christmas, like this one right here, with Chris Robertson from Black Stone Cherry. Chris and Matt go back ten years now, so as always, there was plenty to discuss - especially with everything that's been happening this year - from mental health, battling depression, and well-being, to the importance of unity and empathy, Black Stone Cherr...
#193 Michael Alago (A&R Executive)
November 30, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 138 MBA&R Executive and all-round music industry legend Michael Alago joins Matt for Episode 193 of Life In The Stocks to discuss growing up in New York City and his stories from running around town going to shows as a kid - where he saw bands like the Ramones and Dead Boys in their formative years - to his break in the music business signing Metallica and White Zombie, the death of Cliff Burton, surviving AIDS, getting clean and sober, and so much more. If it's rock 'n' roll stories you want, it'...
#192 David Ellefson (Megadeth)
November 27, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 141 MBMegadeth bassist David Ellefson joins Matt for Episode 192 of Life In The Stocks to discuss the history of Megadeth, his relationship with Dave Mustaine, thrash metal, the Big Four, touring with Judas Priest on the Painkiller record, his battles with addiction and the road to recovery, his new covers album No Cover, and a whole lot more. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds...
#191 Brian Tatler (Diamond Head)
November 24, 2020 15:02 - 56 minutes - 130 MBFrom one Brummie metal legend to another, Matt's guest for Episode 191 of Life In The Stocks is Brian Tatler from Diamond Head. The godfather of thrash talks about the history of Diamond Head, his relationship with the Big Four bands, writing with Tony Iommi, the musical legacy of the Midlands, and a whole lot more. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, ...