Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

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Scott Russo (Unwritten Law) Apr 08, 2016

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Episode 23 - Sex, Drugs, and Rock n roll... and more drugs. Not to mention onstage fights, being kicked off Warped Tour 3 times, and a recent obsession with fireworks. Scott Russo from Unwritten Law joins Shane on this episode and discusses Unwritten Law being a "Broke Motley Crue" and talks about their legacy which he describes as a "trail of dead behind us". Also, they discuss his daughters career as a supermodel turned singer, singing for Blink 182, and the songwriting technique behind the #1 hit single Seein' Red.

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Ash Costello (New Years Day) Apr 04, 2016

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Episode 22 - Shane and Ashley Costello of New Years Day sit down for this episode and discover they have a lot of similar musical influences! They also discuss Ashley's fear of flying, touring with Marilyn Manson, the new unfortunate rise of cassettes, and the annoying rigmarole of having to put on makeup before every show you play.

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Jenna McDougall (Tonight Alive) Mar 28, 2016

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Episode 21 - This week Shane talks to Jenna McDougall of Australian pop-rock-punk group Tonight Alive. Fresh off of a new album which shows some dramatic departures in style, they discuss the conscious decision to take risks, their approach to writing lyrics, Jenna's constantly evolving image, and what it was like to drop out of school at age 17 to make a record in LA with legendary producer Mark Trombino. Bonus: Shane tells a creepy ghost story.

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Warped Special #2 - Jordan Pundik (NFG), Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade), Andy Leo (CTE) Mar 23, 2016

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Episode 20 - Here is PART 2 of a 2-part Warped Announcement special. Shane talks with Jordan Pundik of New Found Glory, Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, and Andy Leo of Crown The Empire. The conversations run the gamete, everything from how these guys maintain their voice on the grueling Warped Tour schedule, to picking set lists, and of course their own histories and past stories of their Warped Tour experiences.

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Warped Special #1 - Kellin Quinn (SWS), Aaron Barrett (RBF), Daniel Wand (Capsize) Mar 22, 2016

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Episode 19 - The Warped Tour lineup for 2016 has been announced! Shane talks to 3 lead singers all set to perform this summer - Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, Aaron Barrett of Reel Big Fish, and Daniel Wand of Capsize. This is just part 1! Tomorrow there will be 3 more singers on part 2. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the in depth conversations about the pros, cons, hardships and parties that happen every day and every night on Warped Tour.

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LSS Special announcement Mar 21, 2016

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BIG NEWS THIS WEEK! LISTEN FOR ALL THE INFO ABOUT WHAT'S COMING OUT THIS WEEK! AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE SUBSCRIBED!

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Scott Anderson (Finger Eleven) + Tyson Motsenbocker Mar 14, 2016

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Episode 18 - Both hailing from the suburbs of Toronto, Shane sits down with Scott Anderson of the multi-platinum selling Finger Eleven to discuss growing up in the same area but a few years apart. The discussion also includes songwriting techniques, finding "lightning in a bottle", hanging out with Creed on their first ever US tour, the complete and complex history of Finger 11, and of course the story behind the hit song "One Thing". Also, new Tooth and Nail signing Tyson Motsenbocker stops in to talk about his brand new (amazing) album.

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Thomas Barnett (Strike Anywhere, Great Collapse) Mar 07, 2016

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Episode 17 - Shane sits down with the lead singer of one of his favorite bands of all time - Thomas Barnett of Strike Anywhere. Thomas, known as one of the nicest guys in punk rock, talks about the early days growing up in the 1980's in the Richmond, VA hardcore/punk scene, how he got into punk rock, the "Adult Crash", finding that "lightning in a bottle" that gives people the chills when they listen to music, and his new "Punk Rock Supergroup" - Great Collapse.

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Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) Feb 27, 2016

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Episode 16 - This week Shane sits down with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire. The conversation runs the gamete of Matty's Christian upbringing, Memphis May Fire's amazing story of going from "dead in the water" to one of the biggest bands in the world, to Shane having beef with Matty on Warped Tour in 2013. Is the beef squashed? You better listen to find out.

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Will Pugh (Cartel) Feb 22, 2016

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Episode 15 - Will Pugh of Cartel joins Shane on this episode and tells all the dirty secrets about MTV's "Band In A Bubble" where Cartel wrote and recorded their sophomore self-titled album. Will also discusses his new career as a producer, and teaches us how to correctly pronounce his name. Also - the debut of the "lightning round", and Shane's theory on the "Sophomore Slump".

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