Drinks With Johnny

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On the Highway to Hell with Dean Delray Apr 04, 2022

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We’re back in black and on the highway to hell with this week’s guest, Dean Delray! The multitalented actor, musician, and comedian gives us an inside look into his life, and how he ended up in the world of comedy.

We get into Dean’s past as a touring musician, and how he continues to fuel his musical fire with a Bon Scott tribute band. Dean also reveals what is was like to host the first podcast to ever feature AC/DC as guests.

We also learn on this episode:

What it’s like to open up for Metallica
If Bon Scott actually wrote Back in Black
How Dean ended up on tour with Bill Burr
Why you should listen to Let There Be Talk

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Still Shredding with Sophie Lloyd Mar 31, 2022

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It's Thirsty Thursday so we follow up with Sophie Lloyd to chat about Download Festival... and getting drunk. We also get into Sophie's next trip to the United States, and the possibility of her attending the infamous Johnny Christ Halloween Bash!

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Shredding It Up with Sophie Lloyd Mar 28, 2022

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This week we’re joined by social media sensation, cyber shredder Sophie Lloyd! We get into Sophie’s recent trip to the United States where she finally got to experience some of our most American things to do - like shopping at Walmart, or enjoying Red Lobster…

We also get into some of the more important reasons why Sophie took a trip across the ocean - like meeting up with Trivium’s Matt Heafy who just so happens to be a featured vocalist on Sophie’s debut album. Johnny and Sophie get deep into some music talk, and break down some of the influences that can be heard in Sophie’s style.

We also learn on this episode:

What Sophie’s favorite scary movies are
How Sophie grew up with a ghost
Why music school may not be the best option
Who else will be featured on Sophie’s debut album

Plus Sophie tells an awesomely filthy joke that you can share to your friends!

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Cam Rackam Reveals He is Banksy Mar 21, 2022

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Mama we made it! Somehow, someway, we actually made it to 100 EPISODES of Drinks With Johnny, and there’s no one better to celebrate with than longtime friend of the show, Cam Rackam. Johnny and Cam stir up a couple Negronis before sitting down to reflect on their history together.

Cam recalls the first time ever meeting Johnny, and reveals why Johnny has absolutely no recollection of that occurrence. We get an inside look at Cam’s history with the Avenged Sevenfold crew, and how a group of friends from Orange Country were able to all launch successful careers for themselves. Johnny and Cam share some of their favorite experiences from the road together, including a shoeless night at a strip club!

We also learn on this episode:

What it was like to live with Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
How Cam got into the world of NFTs
Why painting can be a lonely passion
If Cam actually watches Drinks With Johnny

Plus we get an exclusive look at a (very painful) game invented by Cam, The Rev, and Johnny!

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Does Ted Stryker Really Have a Tail?! Mar 17, 2022

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After searching through our recent guest's Wikipedia page, we discovered some wildly interesting facts about the voice of Los Angeles, Ted Stryker. Johnny flips the script on Ted, and asks the hard hitting questions...

Does Ted Stryker really have a tail?
Did Ted really take his name from a movie?
Can Ted really talk backwards?

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Gimlets & Good Times with Ted Stryker Mar 14, 2022

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It’s time for some tuna on toa….wait a minute, wrong show! This week we’re joined by longtime Los Angeles radio personality, host of Tuna on Toast, and close friend to the band - Ted Stryker. Johnny and Ted make a couple of gimlets before sitting down to discuss the impact that Ted had on the legacy of Avenged Sevenfold.

Johnny and Ted both recall the day that Bat Country was first played over the radio waves at KROQ. Ted reflects back on his multi-decade spanning career as a disk jockey, and recalls some of his most memorable interviews… including the time he had a 5-star interview with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, and FORGOT TO HIT THE RECORD BUTTON!

We also learn on this episode:

If Ted ever hung out with Ellen DeGeneres while working on her show

What is was like to work on the set of Grandma’s Boy with Adam Sandler

How much research goes into working the red carpet at the Grammys

Why NOFX is considered to be The Beatles of punk rock

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Chris DeMakes Another Podcast Mar 10, 2022

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We're celebrating Thirsty Thursday by following up with Less Than Jake's Chris DeMakes. Chris shares his thoughts on the last episode, and gets into some more Warped Tour stories with Johnny. We're graced with a very humanizing moment featuring AFI's Davey Havok chasing tent during a *possible* tornado. Johnny and Chris talk about the crossover between comedians and music, and Chris gives us some insight about his recent podcast episode featuring Eric Heidecker of Tim & Eric fame. Chris also reveals some of his favorite podcasts, and gives us a sneak peak into the format of his upcoming live podcast recording featuring Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years!

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast Mar 07, 2022

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This week we’re joined by podcasting pro and Less Than Jake vocalist Chris DeMakes. Johnny and Chris take a blast to the past and reflect on their respective times on the Vans Warped Tour. Chris reveals how Less Than Jake ended up becoming a staple on the tour, and how it aided their longevity and relevance to a younger audience.

Johnny and Chris get into the world of podcasting, and Chris reveals how a simple phone call led to his hit show - Chris DeMakes A Podcast. Chris breaks down the psychology of his show format, and shares a few stories about some of his favorite guests including Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, and the legendary Huey Lewis.

We also learn: how Chris’ on-stage outfits came together, why Less Than Jake shares something unique with Kool & The Gang, what happened that one time when Less Than Jake hired male strippers to a show, when we can expect some new Less Than Jake music, and most importantly of all - does Chris DeMakes know Brooks Wackerman?!

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Johnny & Jay Tell The Notorious Wheelchair Story Mar 03, 2022

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Fresh off the heels of the latest episode featuring Jason "Jay" James from Kill The Lights, Johnny and Jay relink to discuss how the band received the episode. Jay opens up about being taken off guard about the Bullet For My Valentine questions, and reveals more about what the future holds for Kill The Lights. Jay shares some fond memories of touring with The Rev, and we finally get some answers to the mysteriously notorious "wheelchair story" Johnny and Jay briefly mentioned in the last episode.

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Biting The Bullet With Jason James Feb 28, 2022

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It’s time for a couple of old friends to catch up after not seeing each other for over a decade as Johnny sits down with Jason “Jay” James from Kill The Lights. The duo reminisces on the tours Avenged Sevenfold and Bullet For My Valentine had together, and the legendary debauchery that usually ensued while on the road together.

Jay opens up about his departure from Bullet For My Valentine, and how it ended up leading him on a road to sobriety. He also goes in-depth about the journey that led to his return to the stage with another former BFMV member in Kill The Lights. Johnny and Jay talk about new music and touring for each of their respective bands before looking back at the careers each of them were afforded through music.

We learn what kind of nightmares rockstars have, the most epic prank that’s ever happened to Jay, how Johnny and Jay switched roles during an A7X performance, the special tattoo that both friends share, how Jay first met Trivium’s Matt Heafy (spoiler: covered in duct tape), if Jay still talks to the BFMV guys, why Johnny has a medieval drinking horn, and much more on the latest episode of Drinks With Johnny!

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