THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

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Josh Madden Returns Aug 22, 2024

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We're delighted to welcome back Josh Madden to the podcast. Josh discusses life at his management company MDDN and how that's going. We also touch upon his involvement with the likes of Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan and Artist Friendly Podcast.

We talk about current trends in the music industry, and in particular, how important country music is right now. Josh shares his UK experiences and tells Chris what it was like watching his brothers perform with Lil Wayne at When We Were Young last year.

Chris and Nick also discuss new music from Post Malone, State Champs and Old Neon.

Peter Munters Returns Aug 09, 2024

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We are delighted to welcome back our good friend Peter Munters to the podcast. It's been five years since he was last on, so there was plenty discuss. Aside from telling us how life has been over the past few years, Peter tells us further stories from his touring days with Over It as well as his thoughts on the scene today.

Peter recently contributed to the 'Feeble Attempt' album, which is a project our friend Aaron at Growing Up Punk Podcast has been co-creating. Look out for that when it drops!

In this special episode, Peter treats us to a live acoustic version of the Over It song 'Where The Sky Begins' as well as a cover of Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' which he dedicates to his dear late friend Billy Brown.

Before chatting to Peter, we also find a brief moment to discuss recent releases by The Gaslight Anthem and our friends in Eternal Boy.

2000 Trees Festival 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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We were lucky enough to get back to 2000 Trees Festival again this year! It’s always a good time there. This year we spoke to Spanish Love Songs, The Gaslight Anthem and Tigress. We also managed to grab quick-fire interviews with Giles Bidder from 101 Part Time Jobs Podcast and Harley from Fandomentals Podcast.

A big thanks to the festival for having us, and a special shout out to Jack Howells for filling in on interviewing and filming duties - you did a great job!

Collin Walsh (Grayscale) Jul 19, 2024

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We chat to Collin Walsh, singer for Grayscale, in our latest episode. At the time of our conversation, Grayscale had just released 'Mum II'. This is a deeply personal song for Collin and we discuss in detail the process of how it came about. Collin also discusses where the band is at now and as well as upcoming music. He talks about the songwriting he has done with members of Third Eye Blind and forging a relationship with them.

Grayscale have just released a banger called 'Summer Clothes' - go check it out wherever you get your music.

Nick Bailey (Songwriter/producer) Jul 08, 2024

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For episode 123, we were delighted to be joined by songwriter/producer Nick Bailey. Nick came up playing in the successful bands Over It and Runner Runner, who sold a good number of records and toured extensively. Since his touring days, Nick has crafted out a career as a successful songwriter and producer. Some of the acts he has worked with include Marshmello, mgk, Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, The Used and 408.

Nick tells us about his days playing in the legendary Over It and how he pivoted to songwriting, and what his life looks like now.

We also discuss the recent Sum 41 single he was involved in the writing for.

Slam Dunk Festival 2024 Jun 02, 2024

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For episode 122, we are at Slam Dunk Festival North 2024.

Chris and NIck spend time on site chatting to Against The Current, The Dangerous Summer, We The Kings, Beauty School, as well as the TPD TV team.

We also give our thoughts on some of the performances and the festival in general this year.

A big thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having us, see you next year!

LØLØ (singer) May 13, 2024

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LØLØ joins us this time to discuss her career and all that she has achieved in a relatively short space of time. We cover her signing to Hopeless Records, the time she ordered McDonald's for Billie Joe Armstrong and writing K-Pop music.

LØLØ recently announced her debut full-length 'Falling For Robots and Wishing I Was One'. This is out on June 7, and you can listen to her most recent single 'Kill The Girl' now!

Chaney Elaine (House Parties) Apr 29, 2024

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For episode 120, Chaney Elaine of Texas band House Parties joins us. Chaney took a break from their tour with Games We Play to discuss the history of the band.

House Parties will play at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh on June 23 as part of a stacked line up - be sure to there if you are in the area!

Since signing to Equal Vision Records last year, House Parties have put out their EP 'Side Effects'. Chaney discusses how the EP was received and what it was like writing with Derek DiScanio of State Champs.

Side Effects is out everywhere now.

James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival) Apr 19, 2024

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Today we are joined by James Scarlett, organiser and band booker of 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent festivals. James talks about how 2000 Trees Festival was conceived by him and five friends back in 2006. They wanted to create a festival that had a great a community around it and was a pleasant one to attend. 2000 Trees was born in 2007 and has been going ever since, featuring artists like Frank Turner and Jimmy Eat World over the years. The festival will welcome headliners The Gaslight Anthem later this summer as well as other impressive names.

James also co-hosts the podcast '2 Promoters, 1 Pod', which provides a great insight into what it is like being a successful promoter, be sure to give it a listen.

In the intro this time, Chris and Nick have a special guest in the form of Bobby Grohl from Elvana! Bobby gives us a peak into what it's like being part of the awesome machine that is Elvana. We also discuss Taylor Swift referencing The Starting Line on her new album, as well as music from Mest, Super American, and Militarie Gun.

Tony Lovato (Mest) Returns Apr 08, 2024

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We are thrilled to welcome Tony Lovato, singer for Mest, back to the podcast. We were keen to talk to Tony ahead of Mest's new single 'When We Were Young'.

Tony tells us about the upcoming album and how it came about. He discusses writing in the Hollywood Hills with Taylor Carroll from Lit.

Mest will be reaching their 30th anniversary next year, we discuss their legacy and why the band is still very much relevant today.

When We Were Young feat. Jaret Reddick is out everywhere April 11.