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Harley Flanagan of the Cro-Mags [Audio Only] Jan 14, 2026

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Timestamps: 0:00:46 - Wired for chaos 00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg 00:04:00 - The documentary 00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain 00:11:06 - Growing up in New York 00:17:18 - Warhol! 00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock 00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash 00:24:00 - On being a drummer first 00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s 00:36:00 - The stimulators 00:37:15 - Early recordings 00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley 00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags 00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band 00:48:00 - Possible reunion? 00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall 1:00:21 - New cro mags music 1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players 1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records

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Harley Flanagan: Punk, Warhol, Webster Hall & the Rise of NYC Hardcore Jan 14, 2026

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with hardcore punk icon Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro Mags, for a raw and wide ranging conversation on Lipps Service. From Harley’s chaotic early life and growing up in 1970s New York City to encounters with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Bourdain, the interview traces the cultural collision that shaped one of hardcore’s most influential figures. Harley dives into his first musical memories, discovering punk rock and The Clash, starting out as a drummer, and surviving the Lower East Side scene as it exploded. He reflects on early bands like The Stimulators, the formation of Cro Mags, and the possibility of reunions, while also discussing new Cro Mags music. The episode closes with Harley’s top five bass players and top five metal records, making this a must-listen deep dive into punk, metal, and New York underground history.
Timestamps:
0:00:46 - Wired for chaos
00:01:45 - Allen Ginsberg
00:04:00 - The documentary
00:07:14 - Anthony Bourdain
00:11:06 - Growing up in New York
00:17:18 - Warhol!
00:18:19 - Introduction to punk rock
00:22:37- First musical memory, The Clash
00:24:00 - On being a drummer first
00:24:31 - The Lower East Side in the 70s
00:36:00 - The stimulators
00:37:15 - Early recordings
00:39:25 - Having a hit out for Harley
00:44:12 - The formation of the Cro Mags
00:47:30 - The downfalls of the band
00:48:00 - Possible reunion?
00:49:51 - The night at Webster hall
1:00:21 - New cro mags music
1:01:52 - Top 5 bass players
1:06:22 - Top 5 metal records

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Insane Clown Posse- audio only Dec 30, 2025

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy.

2:25 how ICP met

3:58 growing up in Detroit poor

6:30 on the early beginnings

7:52 on his first musical memory

10:20 on the early wrestling days

13:40 on passing out flyers for those early shows

15:00 on the idea for the makeup and KISS

20:20 on inner city posse

22:00 on early gang kid situations

23:57 on creating a genre

27:52 on the dark carnival

32:45 on the early dangerous shows

34:45 the Disney era. Hollywood records and getting banned.

49:13 on the Sharon Osbourne story and Howard stern

52:08 on the Eminem beef.

56:00 on the FBI time period

58:55 on the gatherings

1:04:24 on the latest record

1:06;25 on the Fred durst story

1:08:40 on his top 5 hip hop artists

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Insane Clown Posse Dec 29, 2025

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy.00:00 - Start03:25 - How ICP met04:58 - Growing up in Detroit poor 07:30 - Music beginnings 08:52 - First musical memory 0:11:20 - Early wrestling days0:15:40 - Passing out flyers for early shows0:16:00 - Idea for the makeup and KISS 0:21:20 - Inner city posse0:23:00 - Early gang kid situations0:24:57 - Creating a genre0:28:52 - The dark carnival0:33:45 - Early dangerous shows0:35:45 - The Disney era, Hollywood records, and getting banned0:50:13 - Sharon Osbourne story and Howard Stern0:53:08 - Eminem beef0:57:00 - FBI time period0:59:55 - Gatherings 1:05:24 - Latest record1:07:25 - Fred Durst story1:09:40 - Top 5 hip hop artists

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The Paradox [Audio Only] Dec 15, 2025

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The Paradox Dec 15, 2025

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral breakthrough, including a surprising DM from Jack White’s team, and introduces listeners to Percy while discussing the moment they quit their day jobs to pursue music full-time. They dive into building community and sharing wild stories involving Lil Nas X, Billie Joe Armstrong, and even Subaru. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service. ExpressVPN is like tinted windows for your internet connection. You can see out, but they can’t see in. Wouldn’t you want the same privacy online?Because all your traffic flows through their servers, internet service providers (including mobile network providers) know every single website you visit.nd in the U.S., ISPs are legally allowed to sell that information to advertisers!ExpressVPN reroutes 100% of your traffic through secure, encrypted servers, so your ISP can’t see your browsing history. Lowest price ever: plans start at just $3.49 a month. That’s only 12 cents a day!Easy to use: Fire up the app and click one button to get protected.Works on all devices: Phones, laptops, tablets, and more, so you can stay private on-the-go!ExpressVPN has basically become part of my toolkit. One button, I’m protected, and I don’t have to think about it.”Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN dot com slash LIPPS. That’s www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPS to find out how you can get up to four extra months. www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPSTimestamps: 0:00:00 - Start0:01:50 - On their meteoric rise to fame 0:02:56 - Eric’s beginnings and the start of the band 0:03:28 - Blink 1820:04:54 - New Found Glory 0:08:21 - Eric getting kicked out of his first band 0:11:14 -The concept of Pop Punk 0:14:00 - Eric’s solo career0:17:40 - Ms. Lauren0:19:19 - The viral moment 0:23:15 - Getting a DM from jack whites team 0:26:28 - Percy 0:29:08 - On quitting their day jobs 0:32:09 - Building community 0:38:12 - The meme culture 0:40:11 - The lil nas X and Billie Joe armstrong story 0:44:51 - Subaru 0:48:02 - On NSFW0:51:24 - Travis barker 0:53:51 - Warped tour 0:57:17 - Best band of the 2000s0:58:16 Top 5 underrated pop punk bands 1:01:16 - On bands reunited

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Travie McCoy and Gym Class Heroes [Audio Only] Dec 12, 2025

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In this special Lipps Service episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy for an in-depth conversation before the band’s show at the Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Travie takes listeners on a journey through his roots in Geneva, NY, his earliest musical memories, and the hardcore scene that shaped him. He opens up about everything from the formation of Gym Class Heroes and their early DIY days to their breakout Fueled By Ramen era, the creation of Papercut Chronicles, and hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Clothes Off!”. The discussion dives into collaborations, genre-blending, and the highs and lows of his career, including dark periods, reinvention, and working with icons like T-Pain, Bruno Mars, and Benny Blanco. Travie also gives insight into his new record and his artistic life beyond music. A candid and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes Dec 07, 2025

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Start

0:02:21 - Growing up in Geneva, NY

0:03:49 - First musical memory and Earth, Wind and Fire

0:07:19 - Hardcore scene

0:09:05 - Phones at concert

0:10:43 - Tattooing and art

0:13:54 - Gym Class Heroes formation

0:16:15 - The first rehearsals

0:18:03 - The early EPs and recordings

0:20:44 - Warped tour days

0:23:40 - Mixing genres

0:25:53 - Pete Wentz and the Fueled By Ramen era

0:31:38 - “Papercut Chronicles”

0:32:37 - Cupids Chokehold

0:38:07 - Clothes Off!

0:41:16 - Collabs

0:43:37 - Dark times

0:50:00 - T Pain and Bruno Mars

0:52:22 - Benny Blanco

0:54:27 - The new record

1:00:25 - Top 5 artists that defy genres

1:02:00 - The perfect record

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Waterparks Dec 02, 2025

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Waterparks to dive deep into the band’s history, creativity, and chaos both on and off the road. From early demos, first musical memories, and the formation of their earliest bands to writing their debut EP and inking their first record deal, the trio reflect on the moments that shaped them. They share stories from the infamous tattoo misspelling that inspired a new song title to their haunted studio experience. The conversation also explores the evolution of their album visuals, the influence of color on each era, navigating being labeled a “pop band,” and the inspiration behind Intellectual Property and their upcoming album. With candid moments, unexpected confessions, and even their picks for the top five Waterparks songs of all time. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Catching Up

0:01:05 - Demos on tour

0:02:50 - Least favorite songs to play on Tour

0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title

0:10:03 - Houston

0:11:09 - Warped Tour

0:11:49 - First musical memories

0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors

0:14:15 - First bands

0:18:35 - Writing the first EP

0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff

0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”

0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter

0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens

0:32:30 - The first record deal

0:39:20 - The Minion origin story

0:43:14 - First tour

0:46:38 - The haunted studio recording

0:50:04 - Color influence on album eras

0:51:15 - Creating album visuals

0:52:23 - “Intellectual Property”

0:54:58 - IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL

0:57:55 - The new album

1:00:54 - Geoff’s curse

1:06:23 - Top 5 Waterparks songs of all time

1:10:35 - Best debut album of all time

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Pat Monahan of Train Nov 23, 2025

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For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish

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