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Will Pugh (Cartel) returns Sep 20, 2026

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For our second Four Chord Music Festival preview episode, we're delighted to welcome back Will Pugh to the podcast.

Cartel's new album 'Learning How To Cope' has just landed, it's a fantastic listen! Will tells us all about how it came together, and how it feels to release an album for the first time in thirteen years!

We discuss Will's love for Pittsburgh and do a deep dive into the Four Chord Music Festival and what it means to the scene.

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Tim McTague (Underøath) Sep 16, 2026

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The first Four Chord Music Festival special is here.

We caught up with Tim McTague of Underøath to talk through the band’s career, from their early days to the present, including the recent Van to Vans Warped Tour, Tim’s role in co-managing the band, and plenty of chat about Four Chord Music Festival and Pittsburgh.

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Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship/Midtown) Sep 03, 2026

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Gabe Saporta is on The Wasting Time Podcast!

Midtown are one of the most important bands to The Wasting Time Podcast, so talking to Gabe was always on our hit list. We talk about Midtown, his journey through the scene and the many different chapters of his career, from his early band Humble Beginnings, to founding The Artist Group and later Brotege.

We also get into the huge success he found with Cobra Starship, the changing music industry, his experiences building businesses around artists and plenty more.

And if you’re curious about Brotege, Gabe has kindly hooked up Wasting Time listeners with a discount. You can grab a $10 tube from Brotege using the code WASTINGTIME at checkout. Get on it it now!

One quick disclaimer: this interview was recorded before the announcement, but we’re obviously very excited that Cobra Starship have now been announced for Shattered Shores!

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Brian Fallon Aug 21, 2026

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Brian Fallon has been someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, so this one has been a long time coming.

We caught up with Brian whilst he was in Edinburgh to talk about his incredible career, from the early days of The Gaslight Anthem through to his solo work and everything in between.

The conversation covers his upcoming album Not Bad For New Jersey, which we have had for a while now, and can honestly say is superb. We discuss his relationship with Bruce Springsteen, the artists he'd love to work with, and what it's like working with some of the best in the business, including the hugely talented Butch Walker and Chris Dugan.

It's a wide-ranging conversation with one of the most important voices in modern American rock.

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Jimmy Eat World (return) Aug 17, 2026

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The Wasting Time Podcast returns with a very special episode recorded at Jimmy Eat World’s headline show at Crystal Palace Bowl.

Chris catches up with Jim Adkins, Tom Linton and Rick Burch to talk about the significance of playing such a huge show in London, the experience of returning to the UK, and the enduring legacy of Bleed American as the landmark album celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The band also discuss British culture, their experiences of the UK and what keeps bringing them back. They also look back at an album that has remained hugely influential a quarter of a century after its release.

Before the interview, Chris reviews the Crystal Palace Bowl show and shares his experience of seeing Jimmy Eat World headline the iconic London venue.

A special episode with one of our favourite returning guests and a celebration of 25 years of Bleed American.

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WALWIN Aug 04, 2026

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The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Australian-based British artist WALWIN. The conversation covers his journey to becoming a solo pop punk artist, the incredible tours he's been on, and what the future holds.

WALWIN also teases an upcoming crossover between pop punk and UK garage, explains why singing in a UK accent is so important to him, and discusses working with the likes of Kid Bookie and Tom Denney.

WALWIN's new single, Parasocial Princess (mixed by Tom Denney), is out now.

In the intro, Chris and Nick discuss new releases from Driveways, Mayday Parade and The Menzingers. We also showcase the new single Yours Truly by 20YearsLate.

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Tom Keiger (Houston Calls) Jul 13, 2026

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The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Tom Keiger of pop punk favourites Houston Calls.

Tom looks back on the band's journey from their early days through to becoming one of the most beloved names in the mid-2000s scene. The conversation dives into the stories behind the albums, life on the road, and the moment Mark Hoppus almost ended up producing the band's second record.

The episode also explores what life looks like for Tom today, when the time felt right time for Houston Calls to return, and whether fans can expect new music. Along the way, Tom shares some great memories from touring the UK and reflects on the special relationship Houston Calls has always had with UK audiences.

Chris and Nick also find time to discuss new releases from Rufio, Mayday Parade, Uppity and more.

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Super Sometimes Jun 26, 2026

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This week, we are joined by Dylan Guzman and Gabriel Muñoz of Super Sometimes. Gabe was mostly keeping his eyes on the road, so Dylan did most of the talking. The San Diego pop punk outfit have had one of those genuinely exciting couple of years, culminating in the release of their new record Show the World What's Underneath.

We dig into their deep, real love of pop punk. Not the kind people perform for credibility, but the kind that comes from growing up in San Diego and absorbing everything the scene has to offer. Dylan walks us through the band's journey: where they came from, what shaped them, and how they got to where they are now.

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CARR (singer) Jun 10, 2026

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This week we are joined by CARR. A singer/songwriter and recent signee of Pete Wentz. She talks about how that signing came about and what it's meant for her, as well as diving into her new album CARRGIRRL, the stories behind it and where she's at right now.

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Slam Dunk Festival 2026 May 29, 2026

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We headed to Slam Dunk Festival 2026 for a very special episode, and we got to do it properly, covering both festival sites across the weekend. It's a packed one.

We had the privilege of chatting with the following artists:

Comeback Kid
Driveways
The Menzingers
zebrahead
Allister
Mike Herrera
Hawthorne Heights
Bayside

A huge thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having The Wasting Time Podcast along for the ride. This weekend is always one of the highlights of the year for us, and 2026 was no different. Listen now for all of our interviews and our review of the festival.

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