THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

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Steve Soboslai (Punchline) Returns Jan 15, 2026

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The Wasting Time Podcast kicks off 2026 with a familiar face as Steve Soboslai of Punchline returns to the show.

Chris and Nick catch up with their friend to talk all things Four Chord Music Festival, the magic of Pittsburgh, and take a deep dive into Punchline’s Somewhere To Land — an album that firmly landed on both hosts’ favourite records of 2025 lists. Punchline will also be on a killer tour in the US this spring with hellogoodbye and The Early November.

From festival memories to songwriting reflections, this episode is the perfect way to start the new year with good friends, great stories, and even better music.

Bill Stevenson (Descendents/All) Dec 19, 2025

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We’re closing out the year with an absolute legend.

For the final episode of the year, the podcast is joined by Bill Stevenson of Descendents / ALL — a drummer, songwriter, producer, and one of the most influential figures in punk and pop punk history.

Bill dives into the origins of Descendents, the band’s enduring legacy and how he sees their influence on modern pop punk. He also talks about his work as a producer at The Blasting Room, shaping records for countless bands, what touring looks like at this stage of life, and finding balance after decades on the road.

Along the way, there’s time for some unexpected but very on-brand detours into Monty Python, phall curries, and the humour that’s always been baked into punk culture.

A genuine honour and the perfect way to wrap up the year.

Chris and Nick also take a look back on 2025, sharing some of the highlights for the podcast (spoiler - Four Chord obviously included!). Favourite albums of the year etc are also discussed.

Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) Dec 04, 2025

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On the new episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by the iconic Travie McCoy for a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation.

Travie opens up to us about his wild experience in Yeovil, reflects on which Warped Tour legends he thinks could have made great rappers, and shares the story behind his global smash hit “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars. We dig into how Gym Class Heroes were received on the Warped Tour circuit, his breakthrough moments, and what it was really like collaborating with UK stars like Cheryl Cole and Olly Murs.

We also take a nostalgic turn as we reminisce together about classic Warped Tour bands — including a shared love for the band Over It.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Four Chord Music Festival 2025 Nov 27, 2025

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The Wasting Time Podcast X Four Chord Music Festival — Recap Episode

Four Chord Music Festival and The Wasting Time Podcast present a retrospective look at Four Chord 11.

Chris and Nick are joined by festival founder and main man Rishi Bahl, along with Marketing Director Adam Valen, to look back on this year’s event, its history, and what makes Four Chord such a cornerstone of the pop punk world.

This special also features full interviews recorded across the festival weekend, including conversations with:

Patent Pending
Bowling For Soup
Jawbreaker
The Wonder Years
Home Grown
Drug Church
Punchline
Hot Mulligan
Koyo

It’s a packed celebration of community, chaos, and the bands who make Four Chord unforgettable.

Bethany Hunter and Ande Hunter (As December Falls) Oct 24, 2025

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In this episode, we are joined by Beth and Ande from As December Falls. The band share their story so far, the journey that led to their success as an independent act, and dive into the making of their brand new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine.

Before the interview, Chris and Nick chat about some recent releases from Militarie Gun and Hit The Lights, and Chris gives his thoughts on the recent New Found Glory show that Koyo opened up.

Cody Okonski (Millington) Oct 09, 2025

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This time, we’re joined by Cody Okonski from Millington.

We chat about how the band first came together, how they crafted their unique ska-infused pop punk sound, and Cody’s experience interning for John Feldmann during the recording of blink-182’s California.

We had a great time hanging out with Cody in Pittsburgh recently at Four Chord Music Festival. If you're not on the Millington train, get on it now!

'Better Safe and Sorry' by Millington is available everywhere now.

Atom Willard (Alkaline Trio) Sep 02, 2025

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This time we’re joined by the legendary Atom Willard, drummer for Alkaline Trio, ahead of the band’s appearance at Four Chord Music Festival. Atom takes us inside what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and shares his memories of Pittsburgh, a city that’s played a role in his journey.

We also get into his recent time in the studio with Travis Barker, his unforgettable experience when Rocket From The Crypt performed on Top of the Pops, and his incredible career spanning some of the most iconic bands in punk and alternative music.

If you love stories from behind the kit, tales from the road, and insight into what it’s like to be part of so many influential projects, you won’t want to miss this one.

Jimmy Eat World Aug 20, 2025

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In the build-up to Four Chord Music Festival, The Wasting Time Podcast is thrilled to welcome Jim, Zach and Tom from Jimmy Eat World. The band look back on their incredible career, their creative process, and what it means to still be connecting with fans decades on. They also discuss playing the festival this year and what to expect.

The episode also features an intro segment with Adam Valen of the Four Chord team, where he joins Chris and Nick to chat about this year’s festival. They also dive into new releases from Good Charlotte, The Burnt Tapes and Sam Russo, and Nick shares his experience catching friends of the podcast — and Four Chord staples — Keep Flying live in Newcastle.

Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup) Aug 05, 2025

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This time on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop punk legends Bowling For Soup. We dive deep into Jaret’s incredible career, his unforgettable UK experiences (including his time on Never Mind The Buzzcocks), and even swap thoughts on the upcoming Four Chord Music Festival, where we’ll both be in attendance. Plus, Jaret reveals what he believes is the ultimate pop punk song — a must-hear for any fan of the genre.

But that’s not all. In the intro, Chris and Nick are joined by Ben DeHan of Free Friends. Together, they chat about Free Friends’ latest release, as well as fresh new music from Good Charlotte, The Paradox, and Alkaline Trio.

The Paradox Jul 11, 2025

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We are beyond delighted to welcome The Paradox to The Wasting Time Podcast — and even more honoured to be their first ever overseas podcast appearance!

In this episode, we dive into the band’s meteoric rise over the past year — from opening for Green Day, to dominating When We Were Young Fest and touring across the US non-stop. These guys are living the pop punk dream, and they’re just getting started.

We also chat about some wild endorsements from A-listers like Shaquille O'Neal, Lil Nas X, Jenna Fischer, and Jeff Garlin – yes, really!

The Paradox have already worked with legendary producers like Zack Odom & Kenneth Mount, John Feldmann, and Travis Barker – and they’ve got mentorship from pop punk royalty like Joel Madden and Simple Plan.

This one’s packed with stories, laughs and a look behind the scenes at one of the fastest-rising bands in the scene.

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