Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

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Dennis Lyxzen (Refused, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, INVSN) Aug 28, 2016

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Episode 42 - Shane sits down on the back of a tour bus with one of his biggest influences -Dennis Lyxzen of Refused. Shane picks his brain for over an hour, getting him to explain why Refused broke up in the first place, why they decided to get back together after 14 years apart, how it felt to be named the sexiest man in Sweden, how he became the "Mick Jagger of punk rock", and a lot more. Candid and honest, Dennis holds back nothing in this must listen episode.

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Chris Motionless (Motionless in White) Aug 21, 2016

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Episode 41 - Shane sits down with Chris Motionless of Motionless In White to discuss some things he doesn't usually talk about. Everything from being a huge sports fan, to how he got started NOT as a lead singer, to his love for early 2000's screamo, and finally addressing the role makeup and image plays in Motionless In White.

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Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die) Aug 15, 2016

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Episode 40 - Shane sits down with Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die in the back of their tour bus on their 8th stint on the Vans Warped Tour. Topics include: Keith doing Warped Tour completely sober, the Canadian scene versus the Buffalo scene, Keith's new love for Dr. Phil, His novel "Scale", and the scary near loss of his wife and unborn child. A must listen.

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Derek DiScanio (State Champs) Aug 08, 2016

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Episode 39 - Shane and Derek from State Champs crush a few Budweisers in the back of his bus on Warped Tour in San Diego. Among the topics discussed are the amazing rise of State Champs, being a local band that "gets it", the term "pop-punk", touring with 5 Seconds of Summer, and not taking Joel from Good Charlotte's advice in the studio. Thanks for the beers Derek!

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Mike Herrera (MxPx) Aug 01, 2016

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Episode 38 - Mike Herrera, lead singer of the seminal pop-punk band MxPx (and host of the Mike Herrera Hour) joins the show for a super honest and hilarious conversation. Shane and Mike discuss everything from piggybacking on the 90's punk explosion, losing his faith and becoming an agnostic, adapting to ever changing trends in the scene, and even his recent vasectomy. Bonus: Shane admits to Mike how he really used to feel about MxPx.

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Kevin Jordan (This Wild Life) Jul 24, 2016

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Episode 37 - Shane sits down with acoustic frontman and pokemon master Kevin Jordan of This Wild Life. The conversation discusses the unconventional move transitioning from a full on 4 piece Pop-punk band to a stripped down acoustic duo, the pitfalls of having only 2 band members, and the somewhat crushing realization that Kevin will never be Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional.

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Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) Jul 18, 2016

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Episode 36 - Garrett Russell of Silent Planet is NOT your typical frontman. He holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and has also been diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. He's also one of the most cutting edge lyricists in music right now. A self-proclaimed non-musician, Garrett discusses everything form touring China, to the magic of Underoath, how to make a conceptual video not miss the mark, to what we are all going to do if Trump gets elected.

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Joel Quartuccio (Being As An Ocean) Jul 11, 2016

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Episode 35 - Shane sits down with Joel Quartuccio of Being as an Ocean for a heartfelt discussion while on tour together in Europe. Topics include: The irony of winning an Alternative Press award for Best Underground Band, Spending a lot of time in the crowd and being banned from venues, Getting bigger versus selling out, Money and fame "changing" people, and of course his technique when it comes to writing such great lyrics. Bonus: Shane fights a spider

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Happy 4th Of July From Shane!!! Jul 02, 2016

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Happy 4th of July to all of our American listeners! Enjoy a 4th of July Message from Shane + Shane plays a 4th of July themed solo song! DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!!! Sign up for Uber with Promo code "shanet253" and get your first ride free up to $15 !

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Garret Rapp (The Color Morale) Jun 27, 2016

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Episode 34 - Garret Rapp is as close as you get to a scene social worker. Always accessible to his fans, he is there have them discuss their problems with him, every show, and he even sells his bands own merch. But does that wear down the 34 year old who has his own issues with depression? Listen and find out how Garret got to where he is, as the front man of the Illinois metal-core-pop-rock-punk etc band The Color Morale.

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