The 7 Words Podcast

During the early days of the lockdown the Eve 6 Twitter absolutely exploded with the funniest tweets Megan has ever seen. Not only did many of these tweets go viral but she also believes they saved her spirit during that time. Max Collins joins Megan to talk about Twitter mania, his recent interview with John Hinckley Jr. for Input Magazine, his advice column, the volatile history of Eve 6, the legacy of "the heart in a blender" song, sobriety and what Eve 6 has been working on. 

Aimee Interrupter is frontwoman & songwriter of LA based band The Interrupters. She returns to the podcast to open up about her own journey with mental health. Aimee shares about many modalities of therapy that have helped her (TMS, EMDR, Earthing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy). It is important to note this episode includes discussions around domestic violence, suicidal ideation and traumatic events. We hope this episode will help anyone struggling with their mental health.

It's been a long 5 months but Megan is back in action with a brand new interview featuring Bradley Simpson and James McVey of The Vamps. They talk the current climate in the UK, finding the positives of quarantine, how The Vamps formed (coming up on 10 years as a band), learning life lessons on the road at a young age, mental health, relationships and so much more. 

Recorded just before the quarantine took full effect Megan sat down with Matt Thomson, singer of the UK band The Amazons. They talk the inception of the band, the Alt music scene in UK vs USA, shooting guns, seeing an Amish person for the first time and how dissatisfaction always creates the best art. Hope this episode will help take your mind off of this global crisis. Sending you all so much love. 

Kat Corbett grew up outside of Boston in an Irish Italian household feeling like a 'double kid.' Kat tells her story of how she landed at KROQ from her first gig learning how to edit sermons at a religious station to an internship at 101.7 WFNX in Lynn, Mass. Kat is also the curator and host of KROQ Locals Only, which has launched the careers of many successful artists today. Megan and Kat talk the importance of integrity, women supporting women, screenplay writing plus so much more. 

Jason Freese grew up in Placentia, California around a very musical family. Jason played saxophone in jazz band and then took up learning piano and music theory. As a professional studio musician Jason has played for the likes of Dr. Dre, Joe Walsh, Jewel, Goo Goo Dolls, The Interrupters and Green Day. Megan and Jason talk the importance of seizing opportunity, building relationships, recovery and so much more. 

For this very special 50th episode Megan talks to one of her favorite actors, the one and only Emile Hirsch. You know him from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Into The Wild, Lords Of Dogtown and so many films.  As of late Emile has been working on music. He released an album 'Mnemonic' under the moniker Hirsch which is one of Megan's favorites of 2019. Megan and Emile talk freestyling at Hamilton High, how he started in acting, Quentin Tarantino, making music and more. 

In her youth Megan had a massive Mark McGrath poster in her room so getting to chat with him was a dream come true. As of late Mark went viral for the break up Cameo video, which we now know was a joke. Megan and Mark talk Cameo, the intensity of going viral, the world wide success of Sugar Ray, how 'Fly' became one of the biggest hits thanks to producer David Kahne, playing in supergroup Royal Machines and so much more. 

This is a wild episode as Megan attempts to wrangle the ultra entertaining guitarist/songwriter of British rock band Nothing But Thieves. Megan and Dom talk his upbringing in Essex, being classically trained in music, forming the band, producing other artists and more. They also tell the story about Megan's embarrassing moment when she mixed up their band for another. This is a fun one, enjoy & a Happy Thanksgiving to ya!

Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian & actress Margaret Cho grew up in San Francisco, a city she believes shaped and molded her character. She began dabbling in comedy at the age of 14 and doing comedy skits in a troupe with Sam Rockwell. Megan and Margaret talk being responsible with technology, the climate of comedy in 2019, cancel culture, body pressures in the industry, overcoming an eating disorder, sobriety and more. 

Megan put on her first live podcast with the help of the beautiful Hoxton Hotel in DTLA.  She talked to very special guest Kevin Ryder of the iconic Kevin & Bean morning show on KROQ. They talk about his start in radio at KZZP in Phoenix where he met Bean and the journey to launching their show on KROQ which has spanned 30 years. They discuss career challenges, what band Kevin was accused of breaking up, Grammy seat stealing, bathroom stall interviews and getting inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame.

Ilan Rubin is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who grew up in San Diego. He joined his first band at age nine and by the time he was 21 he was playing drums in Nine Inch Nails. Megan and Ilan talk drum lessons with Travis Barker, Woodstock 99, playing 'The Perfect Drug' live, Angels & Airwaves and more. Check out Ilan's band The New Regime and follow him on instagram @ilanrubin. 

Stephen Furey grew up on the mean streets of Sacramento and immersed himself in the city's pronounced comedy scene before making his move to LA. Megan and Steve talk bombing in comedy, selling drugs in adolescence, the challenges of being in a relationship and more. You can catch Steve doing stand up as a paid regular at The Comedy Store and on season 2 of E's Dating No Filter. Follow him on instagram @scubastevefurey.

Courtney Friel grew up in Pennsylvania and from a young age knew that she wanted to be on the news.  From her crazy party days in college to now being sober for 10 years Courtney has a lot of wisdom to share. She was mentored by Lisa Ling, went on to work for Fox News and is now happily at home with KTLA. Megan and Courtney talk a day in the life of a news reporter, the joys and challenges of living sober and her forthcoming podcast 'Keepin It Friel'.

At just 23 years old Ali Macofsky is already opening up arena shows for Joe Rogan. At age 7 she was brought in as 'Little Ali' to do prank calls for Ryan Seacrest at KIIS FM. At 18 she began doing open mic's at the Laugh Factory and remember's getting advice and encouragement from Dane Cook.  Not long after that Ali got sober and put all of her focus into comedy. You can find Ali doing comedy all over the country, working at The Comedy Store, and being hilarious on her Resting Bitch Podcast.

Chase Lawrence is the lead singer & synth player in the band COIN.  Although the band formed in Nashville, Chase was born and raised in West Virginia. Chase and Megan talk the current state of alternative music, making change in the world by starting in your community, the importance of listening and being open minded, how his dad's songwriting and musicianship inspired him and how fate inevitably formed the band. 

In this episode Megan and Brandon Jenner get candid, raw and philosophical. They talk about Brandon's journey as a musician and his new 'Plan On Feelings' EP.  They also discuss fear being an indicator of what direction to head toward in life, human experience vs. competing with technology, how odd and isolating fame can be, being of service to others and how his daughter changed his entire life's purpose. 

Megan chats to fellow KROQ personality Ted Stryker who happens to be one of her favorite people in the world.  They talk Stryker growing up in LA playing sports and riding the bus everywhere, going to college in Arizona while simultaneously stumbling into an on air radio gig, getting recruited to work at KROQ, how he knew his wife was the one, flu shots with Chester Bennington and more.

This episode has an intro twist and starts out with a conversation with Megan and her friend/media partner in crime Sean Say. They talk about their web series, collaborating together and aliens. Then Megan chats with Murph of English indie rock band The Wombats.  They talk his upbringing in Liverpool as an only child, picking up a guitar at the age of 5, starting The Wombats, what it's like being a new father and his new solo project Love Fame Tragedy. 

Noelle Scaggs grew up in Southern California with an eclectic musical palette. In college she studied music business, later interned at Atlantic Records and began singing with artists like The Rebirth, Dilated Peoples, and Damian Marley.  Once she went to sing with Michael Fitzpatrick aka Fitz she knew that's where she belonged. Noelle & Megan talk the importance of artists knowing their rights, the beauty of vulnerability and the forthcoming new Fitz and The Tantrums album.

Megan and Jessica both grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, both destroyed their lives with drugs & alcohol and both got a second chance at living through recovery. At her worst Jessica was 78 lbs, with a staph infection and on the brink of death.  Today she has over 5 years sober, is working to help others in recovery, wrote a book she is shopping around called Human On Fire and is living a life beyond her wildest dreams. Megan was so inspired by Jessica's story she had to bring her on the podcast to share!   

Nick Wold grew up in beautiful Seattle, Washington listening to grunge and learning how to play the saxophone which would later lead him to studying Jazz at NYU.  It was in New York where Nick met his bandmate Nelson, later finding Jacob in CA and they formed the band DREAMERS. Megan and Nick talk depression, God, The Beatles, breakups, living in the moment, playing a concert on Mars and more. Check out DREAMERS new album 'Launch Fly Land' and see them on tour this summer with 311.

Allie Mac Kay is the definition of a firecracker and Megan feels so lucky to work with her at KROQ.  Allie grew up in LA, went to an all girls Catholic High School, attended college in Boston and it was an internship that eventually led her into doing Morning News for a grand total of 14 years. Megan and Allie talk cancer scares, what bands they would be groupies for, Allie's encounter with Lemmy from Motorhead, her stint hosting a game show and eventually ending up on the Kevin & Bean morning show. 

Megan met Ryan Wilson aka ThankYouX when he was painting a mural at the old KROQ building and fell in love with his work. Ryan grew up in Huntington Beach listening to punk rock music & experimenting with drugs until he fell into the straight edge community. His artistic eye started with photography, then graphic design and eventually he began doing street art around LA signing his work as ThankYouX. Megan and Ryan talk about his journey as an artist, dealing with anxiety, how he met his wife and fell in love and so much more. 

Jenny Reader grew up in the countryside of Somerset, England listening to a wide array of musical genres. She started out writing "screamers" for a teen magazine and then embarked into band branding and storytelling at Victory Records which eventually led her to Fearless Records. She is one of the only women to hold the position of Co-President & CCO at a music label and she believes hard work, determination and not comparing yourself to a man is the key to her success. 

Christine Chiappetta has worked in the music industry for over 20 years. She's worked at several major labels including Mercury, Columbia and Island Def Jam and now she starts a new chapter of her life in artist management at Deckstar/YM&U Group. Megan talks to Christine about how she broke into the music business, the struggles of being a single parent, the importance of taking care of your health and how a positive attitude can change the trajectory of your life.  

Megan chats with up and coming stand up comedian and host of the Community Service Podcast Craig Conant. They talk his upbringing in Torrance, CA, how he broke into the comedy world, his sobriety, recently getting fired from his job at Trader Joe's for farting on his boss, the magic of CBD, the state of the environment and so much more. This is a fun one so hold on to your butts. Follow Craig on Instagram @craigpconant and subscribe to the Community Service podcast. 

Megan wants to talk about the importance of mental health and invited the incredibly warm and insightful Dr. Milo Dodson on the podcast to dive into the subject. Milo grew up in Covina, CA (the same city Megan got sober in) and has always been fascinated with the mind and why people do what they do.  Milo & Megan discuss the importance of staying present & taking time for yourself each day, what to do if someone you know is suicidal and how important it is to prioritize your mental health. 

Jack Grisham is the vocalist of the legendary SoCal punk band T.S.O.L (True Sounds Of Liberty) which emerged onto the scene in the late 1970's. Jack was one of five kids in a military family and has always pushed back against the status quo. He eventually found the punk community and felt right at home. Megan and Jack talk the formation of T.S.O.L, why he left the band and inevitably came back, recovery, the current state of punk music and so much more. Catch T.S.O.L at Musink Festival in OC on March 10th.

Zac Carper is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter in the band FIDLAR. He grew up surfing in North Shore Hawaii, getting into lots of trouble and eventually moving to Los Angeles to work at a recording studio. Zac talks about his journey through drug addiction, how FIDLAR became a band, writing for and producing other artists, and how right now is the most exciting time in music because genre's are melding into one. FIDLAR's third album Almost Free is out everywhere today!

Shira Lazar is a "Jackie" of all trades.  Her extensive resume is a marvel and her foresight in technology and social media trends is always on point.  From television host to vlogger to running to her own production company to becoming a radio personality, Shira Lazar is unstoppable.  Megan and Shira talk her upbringing in Montreal, how she broke into the entertainment business and about how one should never stop learning and growing as a person. 

Megan chats with up and coming musician Morgxn who's song 'Home' (featuring Walk The Moon) is getting radio play all over the country. His album Vital is a breath of fresh air and tackles very important subject matter. They talk about his upbringing in Nashville, learning how to play music, coming out as a Queer man, the loss of his father over this past year, working with the homeless youth and how music should not be defined in genre's.  

Megan talks with her friend and musical hero Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World.  They talk about his upbringing in Arizona, the awesome music teachers who taught him how to play, starting a short lived production company, getting signed to a major label, the challenges of being a Dad while in a band and how recovery has changed his life. Jim also has some humorous and insightful advice for bands trying to make it. 

Colin Frangicetto is the guitarist and one of the founding members of the band Circa Survive. Megan talks to Colin about his recent experimentation with microdosing psilocybin and the positive affectation it has on his mental health. They talk about his upbringing in Pennsylvania, the first time he heard Fugazi on the radio and how playing music turned into being his greatest friend. Colin says the key to staying a successful band for over 15 years is to support one another, communicate and become a family.

At only 20 years old Dom aka Yungblud has exploded onto the alternative music scene with passion, energy, honesty and the talent to back it all up.  Megan talks with Dom about growing up in England and learning guitar in his granddad's guitar shop, going off to live on his own at the age of 16, being confronted with depression and anxiety and launching his musical career.  Dom believes his generation is going to bring about some much needed change in this world.

Ryan co-host's 'Let's Go There w/ Shira & Ryan' on brand new HD2 radio station Channel Q, which serves the LGBTQ+ community.  This is a brand new, innovative station that Ryan gets to help bring to life.  Megan talks to Ryan about growing up in Nashville as a gay man in a very religious household, what it was like to come out, struggling to find his footing when he moved to Los Angeles and what it feels like now to be a 25 year old social media influencer and YouTube star embarking on a career in radio. 

Megan feels so lucky to work with the radio Goddess herself Yesi Ortiz.  Yesi shares her story of how she came up in radio from Vegas to Tijuana to San Diego and what led to her departure at Power 106 after twelve years.  She also talks about the experience of adopting and raising six of her nieces and nephews, falling in love, a crazy night out with Quentin Tarantino and how happy she is to be back on air and the music director at KROQ sister station 971 AMP radio.

Bob Forrest has lived a wild life from his days as lead vocalist in Thelonious Monster and coming up with bands like The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N Roses and Jane's Addiction. When he finally hit bottom Bob got sober and dedicated his life to helping others. He is a drug counselor and appeared alongside Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab and Sober House. Megan and Bob talk rock n roll, drugs, sobriety, millennials and how life is meant for living. 

Megan chats with one of her professional heroes Matt Pinfield on this weeks podcast.  They talk about his upbringing in New Jersey, his first radio gig (which was broadcasted out of a house), working for MTV and his journey into recovery from alcoholism.  Matt tells stories about bands like Stone Temple Pilots, Jeff Buckley, Depeche Mode and The Killers.  If you are a fan of music lore you'll love this episode. 

Megan chats with her pal Cameron Boyer, frontman of the band Weathers.  Although he's only 21 Cameron has already lived quite a life.  They talk about Cameron growing up in Manhattan Beach singing to folks in nursery homes, coping with a parent with bipolar disorder, starting the band Weathers, directing music videos and the struggle of following the dream while trying to stay sane. Weathers is on tour and their new album 'Kids In The Night' is out now!

Megan talks to her buddy Frank Castillo about growing up in San Jose CA to starting a stand up comedy career in Los Angeles, getting a job at the iconic World Famous Comedy Store and dominating season two of the Roast Battle on Comedy Central. Frank has been touring and opening up for people like Joe Rogan, Bert Kreischer and Adam Ray.  This is only the beginning for Frank and he has some great insight for anybody trying to break into the comedy world. 

Brandon Novak has lived quite the life from being signed as a professional skateboarder at the age of 13, appearing in movies that break box office records, writing a New York Times best selling book and throwing it all away time and time again due to drug addiction.  Megan talks to Brandon about his long road to recovery and about his brand new graphic novel The Brandon Novak Chronicles which is out now! 

Megan talks to Steve Pitman who is on the board of directors at NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness).  NAMI provides services and classes for those suffering with a mental illness as well as for families.  Steve draws from his experience growing up with a mentally ill brother and raising a granddaughter with bipolar disorder.  They offer some solutions as to how to seek out help if you are or a loved one is experiencing mental illness. 

Megan talks with stand up comedian and host of the Tin Foil Hat podcast Sam Tripoli.  They go down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories from the fake moon landing, to flat earth, aliens & gold, to the illuminati.   Sam also gives Megan some great advice about how to be a successful podcaster.   

Megan talks to Aimee Interrupter, front-woman & songwriter of The Interrupters.  Aimee talks about what it was like growing up in Montana, how she took the big leap and moved to Los Angeles without knowing a single person, getting discovered by Randy Jackson and eventually forming the band The Interrupters. Their brand new album 'Fight The Good Fight' is out today!

Megan talks to her buddy Vic Fuentes, singer, guitarist and songwriter of Pierce The Veil.  Vic talks about what it was like growing up in San Diego, going to college to become a graphic designer and then getting signed, the insanity of what it's like to write a record and how important it is to look back at struggles in life only to realize they are all a piece of the puzzle.

This special 10th episode comes in two parts as Megan's high school english teacher Mr. DoVale comes on the podcast to bring Megan's story to light. Megan shares about her life long battle with addiction while simultaneously building a career in radio, losing it all and then how she rebuilt it in sobriety.

This special 10th episode comes in two parts as Megan's high school english teacher Mr. DoVale comes on the podcast to bring Megan's story to light. Megan shares about her life long battle with addiction while simultaneously building a career in radio, losing it all and then how she rebuilt it in sobriety.

Megan and her long time friend Morgan Freed reminisce about life, battling addiction, getting sober and talk how adulting is hard.  Morgan tells Megan how him and his friends TJ & Babs started the massive event that is Emo Nite and their production company Ride Or Cry. Also happy birthday Morgan, love ya!!!

Lisa Johnson has taken some of the most iconic photographs of bands like Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins and No Doubt.  She is also the official photographer of the Vans Warped Tour.  Megan talks to Lisa about coming into her own as a rock photographer while growing up in LA. 

Megan talks to the creator and founder of Vans Warped Tour Kevin Lyman about how he started the seminal touring festival that is Vans Warped Tour. They discuss his hippie roots growing up in Claremont, CA, the experience of putting on some of his first shows at Cal Poly Pomona, getting seasoned at Lollapalooza and finally how he created Warped Tour. With this year being the 24th annual and final year of its existence show your love and support to Kevin and the Warped family by going to a city near you!