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Each week, join your hosts Steven Smith (disarmingly charming television host from Fuse, Myspace and VH1), Jonah Bayer (freelance journalist and former Music Editor of Alternative Press), Benny Horowitz (drummer for The Gaslight Anthem), and producer Brad Worrell as they talk with your favorite musi…

Jonah Bayer, Steven Smith, Benny Horowitz & Brad Worrell


    • Mar 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 468 EPISODES

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    The Going Off Track podcast is a must-listen for any music enthusiast seeking engaging and entertaining conversations. Hosted by Jonah Bayer, Brad Worrell, and sometimes Steven Smith, this podcast delves into the lives and experiences of musicians, artists, actors, and other creative individuals. With a mix of humor, insight, and candid discussions, Going Off Track offers a unique window into the world of music and art.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts and their guests. Whether it's Benny Horowitz from The Gaslight Anthem or acclaimed comedian Vanessa Bayer's brother, the conversations always feel natural and authentic. The hosts have a knack for getting their guests to open up about their careers, personal lives, and creative processes. It's like eavesdropping on a fascinating conversation among friends.

    Additionally, the range of topics covered in each episode keeps listeners engaged. From music industry insights to discussions about art and life in general, Going Off Track offers something for everyone. The passion that both hosts and guests bring to these conversations is infectious, making for an enjoyable listening experience.

    However, one possible drawback of this podcast is the occasional repetition in certain episodes where similar themes or anecdotes are shared. While it can be interesting to hear different perspectives on a topic, it may feel repetitive after hearing similar stories in multiple episodes. Nonetheless, this minor issue does not detract significantly from the overall appeal of Going Off Track.

    In conclusion, The Going Off Track podcast is a gem in the realm of music-related podcasts. Its ability to engage listeners through insightful conversations with captivating guests sets it apart from others in its genre. If you're looking for a podcast that combines entertainment with thought-provoking discussions about music and culture, give Going Off Track a listen - you won't be disappointed!



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    Latest episodes from Going Off Track

    Flashback Friday! - Laura Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 96:19


    Who better to put you in a good mood for the weekend than the delightful Laura Stevenson? Friend of the show and talented singer/songwriter. If you don't have time to revisit this episode in full, at least pull up some Laura songs on your streamer of choice for your drive home!

    Cory Murchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 97:24


    Minus The Bear is back! So we sat down for a chat with their bassist extraordinaire, Cory Murchy. From just how good it feels being back with the band to water rights, hunting and high-desert fun, this one def goes off-track. Episode's word of the week: Respect. Check out Cory's art on his website Minus the Bear website

    Jeremy Galindo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 97:20


    This Will Destroy You and You, Infinite guitarist, Jeremy Galindo goes way off track with us this week. UFO's, ghosts, video games, basketball... Brad Pitt! But don't worry true fans, the whole middle of the pod gets into Jeremy's amazing musical journey, from first bands to latest projects - it's all here! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mike Sosinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 92:25


    We got our skank on for this week's guest - Mike Sosinski, the singer of ska-punk band, Kill Lincoln and owner of Bad Times Records. We talk about his first show (Bosstones), first skank (Mustard Plug), first band... and we even touch on the famous cafe wars of central Jersey. Classic GOT episode. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rachel Bolan • Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 72:11


    We continue last week's conversation with the legendary Skid Row, bassist Rachel Bolan, getting into his songwriting inspiration, a really good ghost story, and Alice Cooper winning a staring contest with his cat. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rachel Bolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 77:25


    From the legendary Skid Row, bassist Rachel Bolan sits down with Benny (in the flesh!) to talk about his music origins, from seeing KISS for the first time and taking up bass so he could be Gene Simmons, to jumping from the club straight into the arena, opening for Bon Jovi. It's a truly lovely, fun conversation that we know you're going to enjoy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Franz Nicolay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 103:09


    Musician, producer, author, college professor, keyboard/accordion player for The Hold Steady, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Against Me!, Guignol... Franz Nicolay has so much under his belt that it's almost impossible to go off track with him. But we do. From growing up in the sticks to health hacks like waiting until your German tour to get your teeth fixed, this one is all information that you need to know. Fun journey, come along.Franz's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matt Pinfield Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 63:46


    120 Minutes host, DJ, music lover and author, Matt Pinfield continues the conversation from last week. We hear about flying on U2's private plane, seeing Queen with Thin Lizzy and surviving a teenage brain aneurysm, against all odds.Matt's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matt Pinfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 74:14


    The walking, talking encyclopedia of music himself is with us this week - the always amazing Matt Pinfield. He knows everything about music and has seen almost every cool band but in true form we get off-track and in-Jersey in this fun, informative episode. From baby Moby to 911 in that non-stop, classic voice.Matt's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Taylor Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 115:25


    Tour manager for The Gaslight Anthem, Taylor Brown joins us for another 'Road Dogs' episode. He discusses the blessed 'day off' on the road, East Coast vs West Coast wildfires, the joy of spreadsheets and that Prague show. You should also know that this Renaissance man designs and builds mid-century modern furniture. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Karina Rykman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 119:28


    The delightful Karina Rykman, bassist, songwriter, jam-specialist, joins us this week to talk about the spiritual essence of jam-rock, running around Manhattan with a guitar at 13, her love of music (and specifically, Slayer). She reveals the Rolls-Royce of elevators and invites Benny to her parents' for brunch.Karina's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Josh Johnson - FLASHBACK FRIDAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 87:20


    Josh Johnson is deservedly blowing up right now! As correspondent on Comedy Central's, The Daily Show as well as his hilarious standup and podcast, so we thought it was a good time to revisit the chat we had with him a while back...Josh's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stefan Babcock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 124:03


    This week with got to chat with delightful Canadian rocker, Stefan Babcock, lead singer of PUP, maybe our favorite band from up yonder? He talked about growing up punk in a family full of scientists, best Toronto bands, Rivers Cuomo's songwriting techniques and a lot about Stefan's own process and philosophies. It was a lot of fun. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pinkshift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 125:11


    Here is the rock band of the future! Pinkshift (the whole band) joins us this week to talk about KISS lunchboxes, practicing piano for Skittles, all of their amazing alter-egos (intense) and what is REALLY happening in the brain of a drummer. A great band and a really fun and informative conversation. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bill Conway

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 125:01


    Comedian, author and founder of The Hard Times website, Bill Conway joins us this week to talk about growing up with a bad name in Boston via a hard-fighting father who taught him early, "how to talk to a cop". Saved by skateboarding and the local hardcore scene, he eventually started the hilarious Hard Times franchise satirizing all things punk, hardcore and otherwise. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jared Shavelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 100:44


    We've got a classic G.O.T. episode this week - be a fly on the wall as two drummers have a laid-back chat about their early influences, cool shows they were at and shared experiences. Jared Shavelson has played with The Bronx, The Hope Conspiracy, Paint It Black, and even Seal! Currently drumming for Joyce Manor and on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Benny took him aside at the hotel in Cincinnati for a great sit-down. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Dirty Nil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 83:10


    Live from the road! Benny chats with Luke, Kyle and Sam of the great Canadian rock band, The Dirty Nil. From Bartholomew the bully to visors as fashion? It's a real off-track experience.The Dirty Nil website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Spanish Love Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 120:15


    Frontman, Dylan Slocum and keyboardist, Meredith Van Woert of Spanish Love Songs talk about time zones, Nashville's "acceptable bagel", touring with The Gaslight Anthem and learning band mental-health from Metallica. Benny also digs deep into their personal relationship, confessing that while touring with them, he never realized that they were married! It's a deep dive into some very on-point and off-track material.Spanish Love Songs website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Louis Posen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 99:10


    This week, Hopeless Records founder, Louis Posen regales us with tales of how he cold-called both NoFX and Green Day, offering to make music videos and ended up doing "Bob" for Fat Mike and the gang. Guttermouth pushed him to release the first Hopeless Records single, using money made from his baseball card collection and he beat Tim Armstrong to Monster Plug by showing up. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nick Corasaniti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 110:01


    We had an amazing talk this week with New York Times journalist, Nick Corasaniti. His new book, "I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony" just dropped and it is a very fun read. Our esteemed host, Benny himself is in the book! Besides a lot of rich stories about the legendary New Jersey venue, we go off track discussing Aerosmith's legacy and the Taylor Ham vs pork roll controversy. Big stuff. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Neil Rubenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 97:38


    How's this for off-track? Let's get a hilarious comedian and talk about when he ran an illegal poker game and then a brothel! Neil Rubenstein is for real in many ways and this was a roller coaster conversation that we had with him. The punk rock way of comedy, words you can't say on Tik Tok and a love of libraries. Dude is deep (and funny). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Butch Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 113:19


    Oh boy, have we got a show for you this week... the amazing Butch Walker of Marvelous 3, The Floyds, SouthGang, also a renown producer/songwriter working with Green Day, Weezer, Pink, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco to name a few. Butch has seen eras come and go and played a part in all of them! From being an LA hair metal band MTV star to what is happening with A-listers this week, the man is on it. A great story teller to boot, so strap in. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Steve Pedulla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 117:20


    Guitarist for Thursday, Steve Pedulla joins us to talk about the band and its history as well as his other gig as a director of photography for cool, food shows (among other reality shows). There's also a lot of "Jersey" talk and of course the mandatory AI discussion.photo by Michael Dubin Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chris Wollard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 107:08


    Hot Water Music's Chris Wollard joins us this week with guest-co-host, Jon Snodgrass to discuss the Gollum songwriting curse, praise for Stever Miller Band and how he and HWM drummer George Rebelo hated each other on site at their initial meeting. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Laura Jane Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 96:04


    Is Laura Jane Grace the best podcast guest ever? She has certainly always been on for us and brings it again in this awesome interview. From Elvis marrying her in Vegas, to singing "Just Like Heaven" with Dinosaur Jr., this episode bounces with fun and stories. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Danbert Nobacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 91:45


    Danbert Nobacon has seen the full range of it all - from the streets of Manchester UK in the 70s to the wilds of eastern Washington state; from 80's anarchist punks to anarchist major-label, big-hit darlings in Chumbawamba. Along the way he never sold out his ideals and quite literally put his money where his mouth is. A super interesting conversation with a very real dude. Check out his new album, Kochtopus's Garden with the Axis of Dissent. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tiffany Hendren

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 87:27


    The Gaslight Anthem's FOH engineer, Tiffany Hendren on a "Road Dogs" episode that was actually taped on the road! Benny sits down with their wonderful live-mix engineer between gigs in Europe to chew the fat about what she does and how she got there. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Flashback Friday - Chuck Ragan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 85:42


    What better time than now to revisit the mountain man himself, the honorable Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music fame along with solo artisting and of course... mountain manning. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michael McDermott

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 127:34


    Drummer for The Bouncing Souls and Joan Jett, just to name a few, Michael McDermott is another Jersey treasure. From his early ska days and Murphys Law, to Budokan, the kid's got stories and he's telling! And be sure to check him out in The Kilograms with Joe Gittleman and Sammy Kay. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chris Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 121:10


    Hardcore NJ drummer for Ensign, P.E.D. and many more, Chris Ross has known Benny since the latter was a wee punk. We go deep into the lore of New Jersey punk & hardcore, from the magic of 67 Hardy St. and the Bouncing Souls house basement shows to The Melody & The Roxy. There are also many fun, (some embarrassing) young Benny moments. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ryan Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 94:40


    Coliseum singer/guitarist, Louisville native, Ryan Patterson gives us the lowdown on 'zines, throwing shows and managing a record label. He talks about pushing forward to escape his small town and how "everywhere is a creative outlet". Be sure and check out his new band, Fotocrime. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dan Andriano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 107:24


    Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio joins us this week to talk mustaches and basketball. Oh yeah, he's got an awesome day-job too. We get deep into AT's new album and drummer as well as going back to those VFW gig days and the beloved Fireside Bowl, Chicago! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Popeye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 89:37


    Popeye Vogelsang of legendary hardcore band, Farside, joins us this week to discuss pizza and sex, growing up a puny little punk kid, "bowling it out!" with Jimmy G. of Murphy's Law and his new band, Calling Hours.photo: Josh Nesmith Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Howard Beck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 131:58


    NBA sports writer for the NY Times, LA Daily News and Sports Illustrated, Howard Beck also knows a thing or two about music. Benny has a blast talking hoops with him and comparing basketball positions with band members. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Joe Godino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 95:20


    In another, 'pal-of-the-podcast' episode, we talk to the 2nd nicest drummer in the biz, The Menzingers' own Joe Godino. Yoga with the Descendents' Bill Stevenson, muscle maintenance with Hot Water Music's George Rebelo and hangin' with Kevin from The Office. It's all in there. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dave Hause

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 117:07


    Dave Hause is a great songwriter, singer, performer and an awesome podcast guest, especially for this show. Benny and Dave dig into their shared past, the rewards and pains of being a professional musician and Fat Mike's over-reaction to Dave's article on how punk-rock Taylor Swift was. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Donovan Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 105:08


    Listening to Donovan Woods talk is almost as good as listening to him sing. The lyrics are there! Maybe the backing track of Benny and Brad cackling at his stories isn't quite as nice as Donovan's sweet acoustic guitar but hey, it's storytime. Tim McGraw in a garbage can, check it out. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emil Amos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 97:03


    Deep thinking drummer, podcaster and renown singer/songwriter, Emil Amos joins us gets way deep with Benny. "Melt down this whole machine so people can see what's inside the Matrix." Then he tells us about how hid dad used to be sailing pals with John Oates of "Hall and". It's a very Emil episode. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jeff Rosenstock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 107:04


    Hot on the heels of finishing up his brilliant new album, Hellmode - our most popular, and represented guest of all time, singer/songwriter, music maniac, nice guy, Jeff Rosenstock! This is Jeff's 11th or 12th appearance on the show, his 4th solo episode and he is very happy to have coincidentally made episode #420. Please enjoy, we did. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fred Mascherino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 110:43


    Guitarist/vocalist from Taking Back Sunday, Brody and The Color Fred, Fred Mascherino regales us with a few epic tales including an early, wild trip to California that irreversibly impacted both his personal and professional life. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emily Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 107:22


    Rock guitarist/songwriter Emily Wolfe checks in from the big 'ole state of Texas to talk about horror movies, turning to ROCK with sobriety and totally blowing up somebody's wedding. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Flashback Friday - Jesse Malin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 72:56


    The amazing and talented Jesse Malin, from July 2022 - PLEASE DONATE to Jesse's SweetRelief fund. This guy has given so much to others in need and he needs some help now himself. Please give what you can. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brendan Garrone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 100:22


    Dynamic hardcore frontman, Brendan Garrone of Incendiary joins us this week from Long Island to talk about the scene, local pizza, the evils of social media, and making friends with Skynet. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chris Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 99:14


    The amazing Chris Pierce has been "the adult in the room of punk" for a while now, as the founder of Doc Hopper, drummer in School Drugs and the "man behind the glass" in the studio, he's essential to his adopted Jersey scene and the whole scene in general. This was a fun convo. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gentleman Jim Norton Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 101:00


    The legendary Gentleman Jim Norton kept us going so long, he became a 2-parter! We'll just drop names for this one... Fred Schneider of the B52's, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Evan Dando - Madonna didn't even make the cut because the other stories were so good! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gentleman Jim Norton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 102:56


    The one and only Gentleman Jim Norton joined us for an epic session that is all off-track. From his upbringing in the Church of the Precious Blood to becoming the #3 Trivia Host in the World, while along the way road-managing Rancid (during intense times) and The Goops! (among others). Oh yeah, he also played bass in Crucial Youth as a... youth. It's another informative Road Dog special! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ben Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 100:39


    This week, Ben Walsh of Tiger's Jaw checks in to throw love at his band with "Things About Brie" and some major, drummer-love. We def go off track with this one - strange sleep experiences, The Office and The Menzingers' original ska band to name a few. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frank Iero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 111:28


    My Chemical Romance guitarist, Frank Iero gets down and Jersey with Benny this week. We dig deep into early memories, hanging with his drummer Grandpa and pals to a scary MyChem basement show. It's all Franky... and Jersey. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Winston McCall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 104:58


    This week we reached all the way around the globe to check in with Winston McCall, singer from Parkway Drive. The conversation itself spans the planet too, starting with the Statue of Liberty's butt and maturing to the spirituality of surfing sublime Byron Bay. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Flashback Friday - Jeff Rosenstock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 69:28


    In honor of our most celebrated Offtrack guest being on tour right now with Benny and The Gaslight Anthem, we bring you a delightful conversation with Jeff Rosenstock, held in the basement of A-Bar in Brooklyn in 2017, with Benny and Jonah and Brad. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Gaslight Anthem - Alex & Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 55:09


    Benny takes time off from The Gaslight Anthem's U.S. tour to shoot the shit with the band's guitarist, Alex Rosamilia and bassist, Alex Levine. Of course Roger Federer comes up but so does sex, drugs, rock & roll! True backstage banter. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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