Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

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Steven Page (ex-Barenaked Ladies) Dec 18, 2018

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Episode 158 - Big episode this week! Steven Page, former lead vocalist of Barenaked Ladies joins the show! in 2009, amid much controversy, Steven suddenly left Barenaked Ladies - a group he co-founded in 1988. Since, he's had a successful solo career, and earlier this year for the first time in 9 years, BNL reunited for a one-off performance for the Junos / Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Shane and Steven discuss this years reunion, the early days, the somehow "wholesome" reputation of BNL, the art of natural stage banter and how his solo career has turned political... even featuring an "F-bomb" in a song title.

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Cove Reber Pt. 2 (Saosin, Dead American) + RYLS Dec 11, 2018

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Episode 157 - In this second of a two-part series with Cove Reber (ex-Saosin, Dead American) we hit the ground running again! Cove discusses his departure from Saosin, his devotion to his fans, his hiatus from music, and a lot more! Also - I sit down with Jade and Sahar of RYLS (pronounced "Royals") a brand new independent band from Toronto who are turning heads with their new single "Waves", and are about to release their debut EP.

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Cove Reber Pt. 1 (Saosin, Dead American) Dec 06, 2018

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Episode 156 - Cove Reber joins the show! In this two part series, we go SUPER in-depth about Cove's background and the incredible way he ended up as the singer of his favorite band of all time - Saosin. Since Cove and Saosin went their separate ways in 2010 - he hasn't done very much. With original singer Anthony Green back in Saosin, Cove now has a new project of his own - Dead American.

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Ben Cook (No Warning, Young Guv, Fucked Up) Nov 27, 2018

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Episode 155 - Ben Cook, frontman of Canadian Hardcore legends No Warning joins the show! Ben also plays guitar in Fucked Up and has a solo project called Young Guv. Discussed are his wide range of projects, his interesting upbringing as a mainstream child actor, being a self confessed "shit disturber" in his youth, run-ins with Fred Durst, and how he had to answer to Linkin Park while making the second No Warning album.

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Chris LoPorto (Can't Swim) Nov 20, 2018

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Episode 154 - Can't Swim frontman Chris LoPorto joins the show with his incredible and unique story and ride to success. Originally a drummer playing gigs as young as 12 years old, Chris taught himself to play guitar and sing and made some demos in his free time. These demos found their way into the hands of Jake Round of Pure Noise Records who took the project under his wing and allowed Chris to put a band together and start touring the world on the strength of their incredible first album. Now 2 years later, Chris and the guys are about to release their sophomore effort, "This Too Won't Pass".

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Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats) Nov 13, 2018

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Episode 153 - Completely raw and unedited! Liam Cormier sits down with Shane backstage while on tour in Germany. Discussed are the Bats surprising mainstream acceptance in Canada, Liam's love for motorcycles and his bike inspired clothing line, their Black Sabbath cover band Bat Sabbath, and putting out their latest record "The Spark That Moves" as a complete surprise. Bonus: Liam ranks Cancer Bats discography from favorite to least favorite.

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John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run) Nov 07, 2018

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Episode 152 - Taking Back Sunday guitarist/vocalist John Nolan joins the show this week! After Taking Back Sunday's massive splash on the scene with their gold selling debut album "Tell All Your Friends", John Nolan did the unthinkable - he left the band. After a 7 year stint fronting his own band Straylight Run, John, along with bassist Shaun Cooper, made a triumphant returned to Taking Back Sunday. John tells the story of what happened, discusses the departure of founding member Eddie Reyes, and talks about his brand new (and terrific) solo album.

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Ryan Kirby (Fit For A King) Oct 23, 2018

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Episode 151 - Fit For A King frontman Ryan Kirby joins the show! One of the most requested guests, Kirby dives deep into the inspiration and vocal performances of their terrific new album "Dark Skies", the departure of friend and songwriter Bobby Lynge, and how for them being labelled a Christian Band is sometimes complicated. And don't worry - plenty of talk about America's Team - The Dallas Cowboys!

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Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) Oct 16, 2018

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Episode 150 - ONE FIFTY BABY! Another milestone has been reached, and to celebrate, one of the most requested guests, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills joins the show! Fresh off a new album Shane is calling their "Magnum Opus", Spencer discusses the intense writing and recording process including recording vocals in actual horror movie locations, a lot of very cool cameos, and elaborate video shoots. Also discussed is Ice Nine Kills slow but steady rise to the top, being "underrated", and his early life growing up in Massachusetts.

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Henry Cox (Boston Manor) Oct 11, 2018

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Episode 149 - Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox sits down with Shane to chat about their incredible "game changing" new album, his upbringing in a rundown city that was once the "Jewel of the North", their mutual love for Nine Inch Nails, and the potential of changing the words of God Save The Queen.

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