Life In The Stocks

It's been a while, but it's nice to be back. Welcome to Episode 253 of Life In The Stocks - my Live Q&A with John Corabi from Motley Crue, The Scream, Union and many other bands. Be sure to pick up a copy of his new book Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, which is out now via Rare Bird publishing house.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life In The Stocks episodes are a little bit fewer and further between these days, and for the foreseeable future there won't be any regular podcasts. Instead, I'll be hosting the occasional live podcast event, and the audio from those shows will then be published as a podcast soon afterwards.This conversation has been a long time coming. And it's been well worth the wait, trust me.It's my absolute pleasure to present Episode 252 of Life In The Stocks: the audio from My Evening with Paddy Considine on May 19th.My next live podcast event is An Evening with Thomas Nicholas at the West Hampstead Arts Club on Thursday 25th August.Tickets are available here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/thomas-nicholas-tickets/artist/5382771Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjMy first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a three month hiatus, Life In The Stocks is BACK with a vengeance. But with a new twist. Season Four of the podcast will consist of 50 episodes all recorded in front of a live audience, because after five years and 250 episodes, I felt like it was time to switch things up. And we launch this new season and all new format to the show with the one and only Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols, Rich Kids, Iggy Pop's band, the Faces, various other groups, and a solo artist in his own right. My next live Q&A / Evening With event takes place at the West Hampstead Arts Club in London on Thursday 19th May, and my guest is writer, actor, director, frontman & all-round renaissance man, Mr Paddy Considine. Tickets for the show can be bought here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/life-in-the-stocks-matt-stocks-in-conversation-with-paddy-considine-west-hampstead-arts-club-london-tickets/venueartist/414407/5379548 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This landmark episode deserves an iconic guest. Enter The I Chong: legendary actor, comedian, musician & activist, Tommy Chong. I could not be more thrilled to welcome Tommy onto Life In The Stocks. What an honour! We discuss Cheech & Chong, Up in Smoke, Motown, The Jackson 5, jail time, the US prison system, the Wolf of Wall Street, stand up comedy, married life, and so much more. It was an absolute treat talking to Tommy. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed it.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Me old mate Beano returns for his second Life In The Stocks appearance this week to discuss his latest album Survival of the Friendliest, his new book Fool Hardy Folk Tales, his upcoming tour, and a whole lot more. As always, it was an absolute pleasure talking to the artist commonly known as Beans On Toast. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a while since I've had anyone this chatty on the show. Marko is one hell of a talker. He's got stories for days. He's also a complete music geek, and his knowledge of early Californian punk rock is second to none. There's all kinds of fun stuff in this episode - if you like NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name, and that whole Fat Wreck Chords scene, you'll going to love it! We also talk about Sugarcult and the twentieth anniversary of their debut album, Start Static. Enjoy the show!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first podcast of 2022, and Episode 247 in total. My first guest of the year is Jim Lindberg from Pennywise who joins me to discuss a wide range of topics from the formation of Pennywise in Hermosa Beach and the local punk scene in that area, which gave the world bands like Black Flag, Circle Jerks & Descendents, to parenthood and his relationship with his father, The Other F Word documentary, Jim's new solo album, Songs From The Elkhorn Trail, Epitaph Records, coming up alongside bands like Rancid & The Offspring, his decision to leave Pennywise in 2010, and a whole lot more. It was a great chat - Jim is a lovely dude and a brilliant songwriter.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the last Life In The Stocks episode of the 2021 with Rob "Blasko" Nicholson from Ozzy Osbourne's band & Zakk Sabbath. Blasko is also a music manager who looks after the likes of Clutch and Black Label Society, and he's previously played in Prong, Danzig, and Rob Zombie's band. We had a great talk about passion, ambition, drive, tenacity, humility, positivity, and his time working in/on all the aforementioned bands and projects. I'm still in the process of moving house at the moment, and all of my equipment is in boxes, so I'm going to take the rest of this year off to unpack my life, enjoy Christmas, and prepare for 2022. Who knows what the hell is going to happen then?!? Thank you for your ongoing support with this podcast.Please, if you feel like supporting the show, head over to www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks and become a Life In The Stocks Patreon. Every donation really makes a bug difference to my ability to keep doing the show.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is the one and only Father Zakk Wylde from Ozzy Osbourne's band and the mighty Black Label Society. This was the first time we'd properly spoken since being on tour together in 2020, right before "you know what" hit, and it was so good to catch up!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, I'm joined by the absolute shredding guitar player, Nita Strauss. You might know Nita best as the guitarist in Alice Cooper's band, but she's also a ripping solo artist with one album already out (Controlled Chaos) and a second one on the way. As well as being an amazing musician, Nita is also a solid gold human being and we had a really great talk. Enjoy!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This one has been a long time coming. And this man needs no introduction. Welcome to the first of what will hopefully be many more conversations with one of the realest people in music: Lars Frederiksen from Rancid. What an honour. Dream guest material.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have another UK guest joining us today for Episode 242 of Life In The Stocks. I've decided I need to show more home country love and feature more British guests on the podcast, continuing today with Laurent Barnard, aka Lags, from Gallows - one of the most formidable UK punk bands of the last two decades. The band's guitarist and primary songwriter joins me to discuss Gallows Mk 1 with Frank Carter, and Gallows Mk 2 with Wade McNeil, as he reveals the full story of the band from a group of young punks on the DIY local music scene in Watford to signing with a major label for one million pounds, Frank's departure, Wade replacing, where the band is at now, and the future of the group going forward. We squeeze in all kinds of other stuff along the way, too.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Something a little bit different this week...I don't feature as many industry / behind the scenes guests as I'd like to on Life In The Stocks, but I always enjoy talking to them when I do, especially when they happen to be a close personal friend of mine, like this week's guest, Ben Ray from Slam Dunk. Slam Dunk is, for my money, the best alternative festival in the UK. It caters to everyone. And Ben's grown in from a ska punk club night in Leeds to one of the most successful festivals in the country. We talk all about that journey on this podcast, and lots of other fun stuff along the way.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 240 of Life In The Stocks features the one and only Paul Stanley from Kiss. I'd never met Paul Stanley before this Zoom call, and I've wanted to interview him for years, so it was an absolute pleasure to finally sit down with the Starchild and hear about his time in the hottest band in the world. We talk about his 45 year friendship with Gene Simmons, the creative and interpersonal dynamics within Kiss, original line-ups, evolving over time, doing what you love, never backing down, the legacy of Kiss, the strong possibility that the band will continue without Gene & Paul, and Paul's latest solo project, Soul Station. His new album, Now And Then, is out NOW and it's frickin' awesome. If you like soul music, you will LOVE it.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 239 of Life In The Stocks features guitar wizard John 5. John 5 has played with everyone from Paul Stanley & David Lee Roth to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Rob Zombie, and we get into as much of it as possible in this podcast. Be sure to check out John's new solo record Sinners, which is out NOW.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This one has been on the cards for a while - at least in my mind! Alice In Chains head honcho Jerry Cantrell has been a dream guest of mine since I launched Life In The Stocks in 2017, and it's an honour to finally have him on the show. The only other podcast Jerry's done before this one is Let There Be Talk with Dean Delray - which, coincidentally, is the one of only two podcasts that I regularly listen to, the other being WTF with Marc Maron. So that makes this appearance on Life In The Stocks extra special. We talk all about Seattle and coming up in that scene with *those bands, we discuss working on movies like The Cable Guy and Jerry Maguire, playing with Duff McKagan, Jerry's love of blues and country music, his relationship with William DuVall, his admiration for Mike Patton, and his three incredible solo albums, Boggy Depot, Degradation Trip, and Brighten - out October 29th. Thanks to Jerry for coming on the show. I hope we can do another one in person someday.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I figured we'd relaunch the show with two episodes seeing as how we've been away for two months. And what better way to reintroduce Life In The Stocks to the world of podcasting than with a conversation with a bonafide punk rock legend: Paul Cook from Sex Pistols & The Professionals. Paul is a lovely man and we had wonderful conversation about his life and times in the aforementioned bands. The new album by The Professionals is called SNAFU and it's out now. And you can catch the band on tour all over the U.K. throughout October. Tickets can be purchased via theprofessionalsband.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'M BACK!!! It's been a long old break - two and a half months - and it feels great to be relaunching Life In The Stocks with one of my favourite humans: Keith Buckley from Every Time I Die. I explain the long hiatus in the intro. I also give all the info on my upcoming Live Q&A tour with Keith in February 2022. We're visiting London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast & Dublin. Tickets can be bought here: https://everytimeidie.net/tourFollow Keith on Twitter: @deathofthepartyFollow Keith on Twitch: twitch.tv/officialkeithbuckleySubscribe to Keith on Patreon: patreon.com/keithbuckleyFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life In The Stocks Episode 235 features the one and only John Joseph from Cro-Mags, Bloodclot, and now a multi-published author with FIVE books to his name. We had a great conversation, too. We talk about how adversity builds character, the PMA effect, spirituality, endurance, addiction & recovery, and John shares lots of old New York stories and tales of running wild as a kid, freebasing, robbing drug dealers, and ultimately getting clean & sober. It's a great talk that's guaranteed to entertain & inspire.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 234 of Life In The Stocks features Ben Weasel from Screeching Weasel. Ben is somewhat of a divisive figure in the punk rock community, but very few outlets or platforms seem to have given him the chance to tell his side of the story following the incident at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2011. So I thought it was about time I invited him on to my podcast to set the record straight. And we ended up having a super in-depth, interesting & insightful conversation that covered everything from cancel culture & wokism to racism, politics & socio-economics, comedy & censorship, controversy, redemption, parenthood, and a whole lot more. Forget about what you think you know about Ben Weasel. Go into this podcast with an open mind, and see how you feel at the end. If you're not familiar with his band either, Screeching Weasel are one of the most influential pop punk bands of all-time. They are well worthy of your time - if you like that kind of music, there are very few who do it better. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Keith Morris is a real punk rock original. The Black Flag, Circle Jerks & Off! frontman was right there for the birth of west coast punk, and we get into the whole history of it here in Episode 233 of Life In The Stocks. We discuss the early days of Black Flag, The Decline of the Western Civilisation, Repo Man, playing golf with Harry Dean Stanton, his friendship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce from The Gun Club, the Circle Jerks then & now, Off! and the new album & film that the band is working on, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keith's incredible but albeit short-lived side project Midget Handjob, and his amazing book Story of a Punk Rock Survivor. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm joined for this special episode of Life In The Stocks by musician, photographer & graphic designer Sean Yseult. The original White Zombie bassist doesn't do a lot of podcasts, so it was an honour and a joy to welcome her onto the show. We had a lovely chat about her time in White Zombie, her amazing book I'm In The Band, New Orleans, New York, Beavis & Butthead, our mutual friend Michael Alago, and some wild nights during the nineties with the likes of Johnny Depp, Timothy Leary, Gibby Haynes & Al Jourgensen.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mick Harris from Napalm Death, Painkiller & Scorn joins me for Episode 231 of Life In The Stocks. The godfather of the blast beat and inventor of the term grindcore joins me to talk about our hometown of Birmingham, the Birmingham doss, fishing, grindcore, Napalm Death, Kool Keith, John Peel, Digby Pearson, Earache Records, and a whole lot more. This man is a true character and a true original. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 230 of Life In The Stocks features a long overdue first appearance of my old pal Rou Reynolds on the podcast. The Enter Shikari frontman and published author joins me for an in-depth discussion about his incredible new book, A Treatise on Possibility, which is one of the most well researched and thorough books I've ever read - especially from a musician. It's definitely for the deep thinkers, but if you've found yourself questioning the very nature of human existence during this pandemic period - why are we here, what happened to lead us to this point, and where do we go from here - then Rou's book is an essential addition to your library. Apologies for taking so long to get you on the podcast Roughton, but it was well worth the wait for this chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 229 of Life In The Stocks features world famous musician, composer & producer Tyler Bates. Tyler has scored dozens of your favourite movies, from Guardians of the Galaxy & Deadpool 2 to John Wick, Atomic Blonde, The Devil Rejects, Dawn of the Dead & Watchmen. We talk all about how he got into film scoring and some of the key projects he's been involved with over the course of his amazing career, and we discuss the new album Dark Nights: Death Metal The Soundtrack that he just made for DC, featuring Mastodon, Rise Against, Chelsea Wolfe, Chino Moreno, Starcrawler and more. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapper & entrepreneur Yelawolf is one of the most prolific people in show business. Aside from his music, he owns his own record label, clothing label & whiskey company. And he put out four records in April of this year alone. We had a great chat about breaking out in the business, hustling & grinding, the reaction of the rock & hop hop communities to Yelawolf's music, his friendships & creatives partnerships with the likes of Everlast, Eminem, Kid Rock, Killer Mike, Shooter Jennings, Travis Barker, DJ Muggs & DJ Paul, and trying to find the right balance between the work life, the party side of things, and raising a family. It's a great talk!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sebastien Grainger from Death From Above 1979 joins me for Episode 227 of Life In The Stocks to discuss adjusting to the pandemic, the evolution of cities & culture over time, gentrification, creativity, art, family, heritage, performance, Death From Above, and the Fat Beatles. The new album by DFA, Is 4 Lovers, is out now.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks My first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 226 of Life In The Stocks sees the return of Joe Cardamone. This time around we discuss heartache, creativity, the pandemic, moving forward, and Joe's new project, Quarentina. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows. www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks My first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing. https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twisted Sister founding member & lead guitarist Jay Jay French joins me for this very special episode of Life In The Stocks to discuss rock 'n' roll, New York, Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, 9/11, Donald Trump, and a whole lot more. It's a deep dive conversation and we cover a lot of ground. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check his own podcast, The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The legendary Phil Campbell from Motorhead & Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons joins me for Episode 224 of Life In Stocks to discuss, amongst other things, his incredible solo album Old Lions Still Roar. This is his first podcast appearance. Hopefully we can do another one in person some day. Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The one and only Harley Flanagan from Cro-Mags joins me for Episode 223 of Life In The Stocks to discuss old New York stories, his connection to Allen Ginsburg, the punk scene back in the day, playing in The Stimulators as a kid, growing up hard on the streets of New York, his friendship with The Clash, Anthony Bourdain, his excellent book Hard-Core: Life of My Own, redemption & salvation, love, friendship, family, gratitude & humility, what went down between him and John Joseph, and his future plans for the Cro-Mags. We get deep and we get real. Enjoy!Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myles Kennedy is a man of many talents, whether it's his blistering vocals with Slash or Alter Bridge, secretly being one of the best guitarists in rock 'n' roll, or his most recent records as a solo artist, there is very little he can't do. He's also a lovely, lovely human and it's my great pleasure to finally welcome him onto Episode 222 of Life In The Stocks. We get deep! And we share a few laughs along the way. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seattle gave the world so many great songwriters & singers, so of which you know, a couple of which you may not - but you should. Jeff Angell from Post Stardom Depression, The Missionary Position & Walking Papers is one of the great unsung heroes from the Seattle music scene, and he's my guest for Episode 221 of Life In The Stocks. We talk Seattle, addiction, recovery, creativity, touring with Dee Ramone & Queens of the Stone Age, playing with Duff McKagan & Barrett Martin, Walking Papers, and the time Jeff nearly joined Velvet Revolver. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is one of my favourite podcasts date. Composer, percussionist, producer, author, and all-round nice guy Barrett Martin joins me for Episode 220 of Life In The Stocks for a deep dive discussion on songwriting, travel, spirituality, mysticism, culture, capitalism, environmentalism, ethnomusicology, and a whole lot more. Barrett His performed on such legendary albums as Rated R by Queens of the Stone Age, Sweet Oblivion by Screaming Trees, and Above by Mad Season to name just a few. He's been involved in so many great projects over the last thirty years. His book The Singing Earth also comes highly recommended.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale Crover from the Melvins is my guest for Episode 219 of Life In The Stocks. We talk Seattle history, Melvins history, the bands links to Nirvana, Dale's time playing in Nirvana, the Melvins friendship with Gene Simmons, Mike Patton & Tool, major label experiences in the '90s, fame, success, longevity, creative integrity, and a whole lot more.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Herrera from MXPX & Goldfinger joins me for Episode 218 of Life In The Stocks to talk podcasting, touring, songwriting, the music business, the influence of Screeching Weasel, opening up for the Sex Pistols in 1997, playing in Goldfinger, and all things MXPX. Enjoy the show!!!Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this very special episode of Life In The Stocks with my dear old Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup. I've known Jaret for ten years, since the Kerrang! Radio days, and he's one of my best friends in the music business. It's been six years since we last did an interview together, so we had an awful lot of ground to cover, and we got deep into it. People have been asking me when is Jaret going to make an appearance on the podcast ever since I launched the show in 2017, and believe me when I say it's been well worth the wait. This is one of the most honest, open & vulnerable podcast conversations you will ever hear. It's one of my all-time favourite episodes. Thank you to Jaret for being such a great guest and a great friend. I hope you find this talk as inspiring and life-affirming as I did.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From one member of Against Me! to another this week, drummer Atom Willard joins me for Episode 216 of Life In The Stocks as we attempt to cover a significant chunk (there was no way we were ever going to cover all of it) of the project he's been involved in over the years, from Rocket From The Crypt and The Special Goodness to Angels & Airwaves and Against Me! Like many of the best drummers out there - Josh Freese, Joey Castillo, Ilan Rubin - Atom is insanely prolific and has played with so many great bands. It was cool to pick his brain and hear his unique perspective on all the bands that he's played in. Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My dear friend Laura Jane Grace returns for a second Life In The Stocks appearance this week - the first being Episode 003 way back in February 2017. We catch up on what's been happening over the last four years, and unsurprisingly there was plenty to talk about, from writing books and releasing solo records to getting clean and sober and finding oneself along the way. It's a beautiful chat with a beautiful person, and an artist, songwriter and human being that I hold in very high regard.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey stops by for Episode 214 of Life In The Stocks to discuss Boston, sobriety, Shane McGowan, Aerosmith, AC/DC and more. Check out their new album Turn Up That Dial, which is out NOW. For my money, it's their best record since The Warrior's Code in 2005.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Life In The Stocks Episode 213 with Noodles from The Offspring. We discuss growing up adopted with a Mexican father in Southern California in the 1970s, surfing & skateboarding, discovering punk rock, getting high, his relationship with alcohol, politics & the pandemic, The Offspring, and his friendship with longstanding bandmate Dexter Holland. The new album by The Offspring, Let The Bad Times Roll, it out NOW.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Warren Fitzgerald from The Vandals is my guest for Episode 212 of Life In The Stocks. Warren is one of the most energetic, hyper intelligent, interesting & peculiar people I've ever interviewed. I absolutely loved talking to him. You better pay close attention to what he's saying, because he talks incredibly fast. We cover punk rock, creativity, art, The Vandals, working with Jack Black & Tenacious D, playing guitar on the Team America soundtrack, joining Oingo Boingo, recording with Danny Elfman, auditioning to be in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, his friendship with Josh Freese, the possibility of a new Vandals album, and a whole lot more. Punk Rock Paintbrushes: The Insides of Artists written by Outsiders is out NOW via www.punkrockart.comLife In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily Nielsen is one half of the creative team behind Punk Rock Paintbrushes - an art management company who share a mutual love of music and art. They champion the artistic work of musicians, skateboarders and creatives across the globe, including the likes of Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Eric Melvin (NOFX), Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly), Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi and many more. They recently released their first coffee table art book, Punk Rock Paintbrushes: The Insides of Artists written by Outsiders, which is out NOW via www.punkrockart.comLife In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australian theatre, TV & film director Shannon Murphy joins me for Episode 210 of Life In The Stocks. Her debut feature film, Babyteeth, is one of my favourite films of the last ten years. It's so good! As soon as I saw it, I knew I needed to have Shannon on the podcast. And I'm really glad we got to make it happen. She's a brilliant woman and a wonderful director, and I can't wait to see what work she does next.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Filmmaker and music video director Jonas Åkerlund joins me today for Episode 209 of Life In The Stocks to discuss some of the music videos he's made for the likes of Metallica, Rammstein, Madonna & Christina Aguilera, and the feature films he's directed, including Spun, Small Apartments & Lords of Chaos. I've wanted to get Jonas on the podcast for ages, so it was great to finally make it happen, and it was well worth the wait.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Punk legend TV Smith joins me for Episode 208 of Life In The Stocks. This is an incredibly exciting guest for me, as The Adverts are on of my all-time favourite punk bands and TV Smith is one of my all-time favourite songwriters. The first two Adverts albums, and his debut solo album, Channel Five, have been key records throughout my life. His new album Lockdown Holiday is also great - it addresses not only the global pandemic that we're still in, but also the state of humanity and where we find ourselves in 2021. I really hope you enjoy this conversation one of the all-time great British songwriters.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Smith from Maximo Park joins me for Episode 207 of Life In The Stocks, and I have to say, it's one of the most engaging conversations I've ever had. Paul is clearly a deep thinker as well as a gifted songwriter, and we unpack some big topics in this podcast: capitalism, environmentalism, human behaviour, society, technology, critical theory, parenthood, life. We also throw in a bit of music talk for good measure. Check out the new Maximo Park record, Nature Always Wins, which is out now.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comFollow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 206 of Life In The Stocks sees the return of music industry executive, Alan McGee. Alan returns for his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the new film about his colourful life & storied career: Creation Stories. We talk about the team behind the movie and how faithful it is to what actually went down. We also discuss Alan's descent into drug addiction, and how he bounced back to get clean and sober. We talk about festival season (?), the future of UK music, New Labour, Britpop, punk & acid house. And Alan shares an amazing story about actor Joaquin Phoenix. Creation Stories is out NOW.Life In The Stocks is sponsored by Radical Clothing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website for the all-new spring range: www.radicalclothinguk.comThe brand aims to fuse their love of music, skateboarding, snowboarding & surfing and the lifestyle that surrounds these subcultures with a commitment to raising awareness of mental health. I couldn't be more proud to be the official ambassador for this radical clothing company, and I look forward to collaborating with them on lots of future projects.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, former Top Of The Pops & Big Breakfast presenter Gail Porter returns for her second appearance on Life In The Stocks. Gail is the subject and star of the new BAFTA winning documentary Being Gail Porter, which is one of the most harrowing, affecting & inspiring films I've ever seen.Gail's life story is incredible; she's a true survivor. She's an absolute sweetheart as well. If you haven't already heard our first podcast together, go back and listen to Episode 059 from June 2018. Once you have heard that one, dive in on this one, recorded on March 23, 2021 - the day Gail turned 50. We discuss life, love, loss, friendship, family, misogyny in the media, mental health, and a whole lot more.I'm very pleased to say that Life In The Stocks has a new sponsor: Radical Clothing UK. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk) and check out their website www.radicalclothinguk.comThe brand aims to fuse a love of music, skateboarding, snowboarding & surfing and the fashion & lifestyle that surrounds these subcultures with a commitment to raising awareness of mental health & wellbeing. I couldn't be more proud to be the official ambassador for this radical clothing company, and I look forward to working and collaborating on lots of exciting and worthwhile projects with them down the line.Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMy first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From one musician / pro skater to another, this week's guest on Life In The Stocks is Chuck Treece. Chuck was the first African American skateboarder to appear on the cover of Thrasher magazine. He's an OG. He's also a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter & musician. And he's collaborated with countless artists over the years, from last week's podcast guest Tommy Guerrero to Schoolly D, The Roots to Billy Joel, and Pearl Jam to the Bad Brains. And he has his own band McRad. We discuss his extensive and varied musical career here. We also talk skateboarding, street culture, hardcore, hip-hop and racism.also proud to announce that Life In The Stocks has a new sponsor: Radical Clothing UK. Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram (@radicalclothinguk). And check out their website: www.radicalclothinguk.comThe brand aims to fuse a love of music, skateboarding, surfing & snowboarding, and the fashion & lifestyle that comes with these subcultures, with a commitment to raising awareness of mental health & wellbeing. I couldn't be more proud to be the official ambassador for this radical clothing company, and I look forward to working and collaborating on lots of exciting and worthwhile projects with them down the line.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you follow a NOFX double-bill to kickstart Series Three? With an OG member of The Bones Brigade, that's how. Welcome to Episode 203 of Life In The Stocks with pro skater, musician and all-round legend, Tommy Guerrero. We talk punk rock, skateboarding, the Bones Brigade, working in Hollywood with Christian Slater, hanging out at George Harrison's house, making music, signing with Mo Wax and a whole bunch of other stuff. Tommy is one of the most laid back cats I've ever had on the podcast. I hope you dig our conversation. Be sure to check out his music as well. And if you haven't already, watch The Bones Brigade documentary - it's incredible.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell's & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.