Never Meet Your Idols

We're honored to be the first people to interview electro-pop band Chvrches in person since the pandemic hit and stranded them in Los Angeles, leaving them frustrated with our traffic system but loving our bad TV! Nothing was off-limits in this episode, as we talked tits, fannies, f-boys, Morrissey, their collaboration with Robert Smith for their brand new record, "Screen Violence," and much more. Our special bonus interview with Lauren, Iain, and Martin is available now, wherever you listen to podcasts.  For extended audio and video content, sign up for our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nevermeetyouridols Check out our highlight reels on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/DjU9H7DteF4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of Zack Snyder because he's directed/written/produced movies like Army of the Dead, Justice League, Wonder Woman, 300, Watchmen, etc. But did you know that he shreds on harmonica? (yes, we make him play for us) Or that he secretly kept a Boy George poster hidden in his childhood bedroom? He's not a musician but he loves music, so we decided to let him be our season finale guest. You know, since his career really needs the help…  In this episode, Zack shares stories about his idols, answers fan questions and explains why everyone wants to know what Batman and Catwoman do in private... Find our highlights reel on here: https://youtu.be/4U7O72-9KUQ Find more video and extended content here: https://www.patreon.com/nevermeetyouridols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow, there's a lot going on in this episode. Ian Astbury sings for us, talks about David Bowie, The Doors, The Clash, Crass cooking him tempura, and the time the Dalai Lama handed him his a**.  Find the highlights reel video here: https://youtu.be/Xkzp8BQSzh0 PS, here's a link to Ian's rave: https://sahelsounds.com/artists/mdou-moctar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royal Blood's new record hit #1 on the charts, but Ben Thatcher can't even get his record label to send him a copy! We're talking to Ben about sight-seeing with Lars Ulrich, recording with Josh Homme, playing everyone's favorite game (Rumikub!), and our new supergroup band, “Shane From The Shield” —inspired by Shane, from The Shield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many rockstars often cite Dennis's band, Refused, as one of their top influences, but who inspired Dennis? Which of his idols did he meet in an elevator? How has the hyperactive frontman kept sane during quarantine? We're covering everything from socialism to disc golf in this episode, so lace up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking to Izzy Phillips of Black Honey about what happened when she threw herself at one (or two) or her idols, getting trolled by little kids on social media, the Royal Family’s kissing cousins, and how she’s led her band’s new record to the top of the UK charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Patty Schemel reveals top secret things — most of which we can’t share with you. However, you're allowed to hear her talk about being in one of the most important rock bands in history, the time Gene Simmons touched her butt, her obsession with Aaron Carter, and if there’s going to be a Hole reunion. You’re welcome.  Find the highlights reel for this episode here: https://youtu.be/ZJYxHeWAOdw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Cardamone is a solo artist, producer, and filmmaker now, but for nearly 20 years he was known for being the frontman of the infamously wild LA noise-punk band, The Icarus Line. In what may be our most personal episode yet, Joe talks to us about meeting his idols, loving his mom, getting touched by Jared Leto, and the long road to becoming a better artist (and better person) after enduring tragedy and loss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Patrick Carney in this episode about being a dad, loving pickles, his beef with Jack White (amongst others), and the art of talking sh*t...and then we talk sh*t.  Check out the highlight video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/pRi2lLvYkYY  And as promised, here’s the link to the YouTube channel Patrick recommends in this episode: https://youtu.be/vz5Y2Zg5w84 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we’re talking to Geoff Barrow (the genius behind Portishead, Beak, the Ex Machina and Annihilation scores, and much more) about his idols, his alternate dream career as a hairdresser, his love/hate relationship with social media influencers...and some important music-related stuff, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back! We’re starting off season 2 with an interview with the legendary musician/poet/author Mark Lanegan! This is the first in-depth interview he’s done about his 2020 memoir, Sing Backwards and Weep. We talk about his writing process, music, collaborators (PJ Harvey --SWOON!), future projects, favorite authors, favorite artists and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re getting very personal, answering your questions about our guilty pleasures, funny rockstar encounters, heartaches, hobbies, and more. Who played ping pong with Oasis, whose dad played ping pong with Rage Against The Machine, who got pummeled with water bottles in front of Trent Reznor, and who listens to true crime podcasts to fall asleep? (Almost) Everything you wanted to know and a lot of things we never wanted to tell. All in this season finale episode...

We’re talking to Grammy award winning producer/musician Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beady Eye, Kelis, Beyoncé & Jay Z, and the list goes on...) about cats, taking risks —and LSD, and much more.

Carré unleashes her inner creepy fan girl while talking to Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse. Hear about his idols, his worst experience on tour, and how he’s avoided becoming an a**hole.

John Congleton thinks it’s time for you to put on your grown-up pants and take action. The Grammy award winning producer has a lot to say in this election focused episode. Don’t worry, Carré and Laura talk shop with John too, covering music, production techniques, and what makes a good record.

This week, Laura and Carré talk to Ritzy Bryan about her idols, what it's like to be living in Utah as a Welsh rock musician, and squirrels. The pot bellied kind, of course.

Nick Valensi talks about getting snubbed by one (or two) of his idols, his man crushes, and the passing of Silvia —his pet chicken. Oh, and his bands: The Strokes and CRX. No big deal. 

What do Carré, Shirley Manson, Macaulay Culkin and Mother Teresa have in common? How come we're just now hearing about Evan Rachel Wood's domestic abuse testimony? Is Brian May too busy to be friendly? Is Dave Grohl Lee's dad? Listen to this episode with Idles' guitarist, Lee Kiernan, for answers. 

In this episode we talk to The Cure's Roger O'Donnell about his idol and his thoughts on Covid, Hitchcock, the music industry, Brexit, the joys of cutting grass ("not the hippy kind, you moron!") and much more. He even answers a few fan questions --after a stiff Aperol Spritz.

This episode features a story about Jared Leto and how one shouldn't look him in the eye (we suspect he's sensitive or something...), and an in depth interview with popstar-turned-actress Kate Nash, who answers listeners' questions, tells us about meeting her idols and her ideas for how to change the music business --plus, the dangers tech giants pose to our brains and what Kate does with her dirty shower water.

Here it is, EPISODE NUMBER ONE! We made this mini episode on the fly to introduce you to the show and to announce our first guest (a brilliant musician, actress, and an idol for many) who will be joining us on next week's full length cast. Subscribe and follow us for the latest updates.  XX