System of a Down Interview - New - SHAVO- Rock Hall of Fame - Sick New World Fest - Rick Rubin Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-23 | We’ve got another highlight from Tuna On Toast on the road at Sick New World in Las Vegas. Stryker interviewed Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down as he prepared to headline the festival. The performance also marked System’s first concert in over a year, and Shavo revealed his process to get ready for their set. The guys took a walk down memory lane as Shavo looked back on his band’s early club shows, including gigs alongside Deftones and Korn. It was around this time that System of a Down connected with Rick Rubin, and Shavo gave Stryker an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to work with the famous producer. The guys also discussed Shavo’s upcoming solo album, System’s chances of making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the stage trick Shavo learned from Gene Simmons! Please subscribe, leave us a comment and thank YOU for helping us continue to grow Tuna on Toast!!
Abigail Morris Interview - The Last Dinner Party - History of the Band - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-10-10 | In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offered a record deal, and it's been a whirlwind since then. Their debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstacy,' came out earlier this year, and Abigail tells Stryker all about recording it with producer James Ford. Stryker was lucky enough to catch The Last Dinner Party's first Los Angeles show in 2023, and Abigail shares with him her feelings about LA. There's also a new album from The Last Dinner Party, 'Prelude to Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers.' Abigail explains why the band chose to cover such notable songs as Sparks' "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us" and Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game." Abigail also reveals the two artists she dreams of collaborating with -- spoiler alert, it's Chappell Roan and Nick Cave! Please hit the subscribe button, follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks (as always) for listening/watching the show!
Jim Lindberg - Deep Dive Pennywise Interview - Punk Rock - Warped Tour - Brett Gurewitz - Bro Hymn Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-10-08 | In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early Southern California punk rock scene like? When did he know that Pennywise would be his life? Jim gives these stories and more. Over the years, Pennywise crossed paths with a long list of artists, and Jim mentions their history with Blink 182, The Offspring, No Doubt, Sublime and Fat Mike of NOFX (among others). Jim Lindberg was also hugely important to Warped Tour, and he tells Stryker all about its creation. Jim also talks about Pennywise’s late bassist, Jason Matthew Thirsk, discussing his impact as well as how the band moved forward after his death. The song “Bro Hymn (Tribute)” was rewritten following Jason’s passing, and Jim explores the legacy of the tune. Jim’s solo project, The Black Pacific, has a new album called ‘Here Comes Our Wave’, and he details its recording and how the songs came together. Jim even offers Stryker a glimpse at his life offstage, discussing fatherhood and his own childhood. Could Stryker be involved in the next Pennywise song? Be sure to listen to the end. Hit that subscribe button and follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks for listening!
Interview The Offspring - Band History - New Album Supercharged - Ed Sheeran - Rock N Roll HOF Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-10-01 | In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED. Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band. Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the pressure of writing the album Ixnay on the Hombre......which of course was the follow up to SMASH which dropped in 1994. Dexter and Noodles talk about playing early shows at house parties and gaining a fan base in Berkley, CA at Gilman Street. Dexter and Noodles tell the story of hooking up with both Ed Sheeran and Yungblud and what it's like inspiring such huge artists. Stryker and the offspring chat about the song "You're Gonna Go Far Kid" and how that song came together and is now part of the billions streamed club on Spotify. Stryker asks the guys about awards and the potential one day of being inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dexter and Noodles rule so much! Throw on the new Offspring album SUPERCHARGED and enjoy! Thanks for being part of the Tuna on Toast community!
Will Gwen Stefani join Jakob Nowell and Sublime at Coachella and perform “Saw Red” Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-04-17 | ...
Jakob Nowell Interview - Favorite Sublime Songs Bradley Nowell Wrote - Jakobs Castle - Coachella- Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-04-12 | In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Jakob Nowell to Tuna on Toast w Stryker. Jakob tells Stryker all about his new Jakobs Castle album which is out now titled Enter the Castle. Jakob and Stryker discuss how the great Tim Armstrong worked on the album. Jakob discusses his favorite bands growing up like Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down and Tool! Jakob and Stryker talk about Jakob's Dad, the late great Bradley Nowell and what it's like to now be the frontman of the band Sublime, with Bud and Eric. Will Gwen Stefani and Jakob meet up perform "Saw Red"...we hope so! Jakob is smart, and cool, and hardworking and when you have a moment, go stream his brand new album, it's fantastic!
Flavor Flav Talking Beastie Boys - How They Were Responsible for His First Airplane Trip Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-31 | Flavor Flav joined @TunaonToastwithStryker for another great episode. Flav tells Stryker how much he loves the Beastie Boys and how opening for them lead Flav to taking his first airplane trip.
Why did Flavor Flav Start Wearing the Clock? #podcast #music Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-30 | Flavor Flav joined @TunaonToastwithStryker for another great episode.Flav tells Stryker how and why he started wearing the clock.
Is a Flavor Flav and Foo Fighters Collaboration Happening? #music #podcast #foofighters Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-30 | Flavor Flav joined @TunaonToastwithStryker for another great episode. Flav tells Stryker about asking Dave Grohl to collab on a new song called "The Hits". I hope this happens!
Flavor Flav Interview - Why Flav Wears the Clock - Beastie Boys - Rock HOF- PE- Foo Fighters Collab Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-30 | This week on Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Flavor Flav. The legendary rapper has a new song called "Every Where Man," and he tells Stryker all about how it came together -- including teaming up with Chuck D again. Flavor Flav also discusses the history of Public Enemy, as well as the group's lasting impact. Why did Flavor Flav start wearing a clock around his neck? He tells Stryker the story. Flavor Flav also reveals how Beastie Boys got him on his first airplane flight. He tells that story and explains why he, alongside the Beastie Boys, helped pull down racial divides in hip hop. Flavor Flav goes into detail about Public Enemy's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and why the honor meant so much to him. Plus, is Flavor Flav collaborating with Foo Fighters? He gives Stryker the details of his conversation with Dave Grohl. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow us on socials, and thank you for supporting the show!
This is the BEST Advice for Singers and Performers - Brent Smith - Shinedown - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-29 | Brent Smith from Shinedown joined the @TunaonToastwithStryker podcast.Brent's Granny gave him great advice that we all can apply in life.
Brent Smith on how Van Halen Treated Shinedown Amazingly Well #music #podcast Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-29 | @TunaonToastwithStryker and talked about how Van Halen was the coolest and nicest.Brent also mentions how close he got with Eddie Van Halen.
2024 Brent Smith Deep Dive Interview -Shinedown - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-23 | In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown! Brent starts out talking about an elderly fan who recently went viral because of her love for Shinedown. He also discusses the band’s hugely popular 2008 album, ‘The Sound of Madness,’ and why it was such a major moment in Shinedown’s career. Brent looks back on his early days, his upbringing, and the band he was in before Shinedown. Brent opens up to Stryker about his previous battles with addiction and his journey to sobriety. He also tells Stryker about his friend Jellyroll and explains why he’s so happy to see the singer’s success. Shinedown’s song “A Symptom of Being Human” is a huge radio hit for the band, and Brent tells Stryker all about how it came together. Brent also discusses the ‘90s rock bands who influenced him and reveals who would be on his ‘90s rock Mount Rushmore. Shinedown has toured with some legendary acts, including Van Halen and Kiss, and Brent explains how he learned from every experience. Towards the end of the interview, Brent even reveals that Shinedown is working on new music! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow us on socials, and thanks for supporting the show!
Alkaline Trios First Goal as a Band - Superchunk - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-06 | The great Matt Skiba joined Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker to talk about the bands early goals. Watching the band Superchunk play at the Lounge Ax in Chicago was an inspiration.
Matt Skiba - The Alkaline Trio Album He CANNOT Listen to...and Why!?!?!? Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-04 | Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio (formerly Blink-182) joined Ted Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker . Matt told Stryker that he has a tough time listening to the 4th full length Alkaline Trio album titled "Good Mourning".Matt talks about going through a rough time in his life and self medicating by drinking. That lead to throat damage. I cannot thank Matt enough for being so open and sharing with us.
Matt Skibas One Regret During His Time in Blink-182 Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-04 | Matt Skiba is such a fun guy to chat with. He joined Ted Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker.Matt tells the story of how he wore the one brand of clothing he shouldn't have worn when he took his first Blink-182 photo with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.
How did Matt Skibas Mom inspire the new Alkaline Trio album title? Both parents are Vietnam Vets🙏🏻 Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-03 | Matt Skiba from Alkaline trio joined Ted Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker Stryker asked Matt where the name "Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs" came from which of course is the title of their 10th full length album!
Matt Skiba - On dealing with negativity (from some) when he joined Blink-182 Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-02 | Matt Skiba is awesome! He joined @TunaonToastwithStryker to discuss how he dealt with some of the negative people talking "smack". Make sure to see Alkaline Trio on the road and listen to the new album!
Matt Skiba Talking Blink-182 - Still Friends w Mark Hoppus & Travis Barker - Tom DeLonges Return Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-02 | Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio (was also in Blink-182) joined Ted Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker . Matt rules so much! The new Alkaline Trio is GREAT! Matt talks about his time in Blink-182, being grateful, and still keeping in touch with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Matt also tells Stryker about how he felt when Mark Hoppus approached him about joining Blink.
Matt Skiba- How Blink-182 Inspired the Recording of the New Alkaline Trio Album Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-02 | Matt Skiba rules so much! Matt joined @TunaonToastwithStryker and revealed that working with Blink-182 actually inspired Matt on how he and the Alkaline Trio guys recorded their new album.The new Alkaline Trio album is awesome....Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs
Matt Skiba - What & Who Inspired Matt to Write in the Lyrical Style and Themes the way he does? Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-02 | Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio (was also in Blink-182) joined Ted Stryker on @TunaonToastwithStryker to discuss what lead him to write the way he does lyrically. All that emotion, love, heartbreak etc. Matt mentions artists like Ani DiFranco and Neil Diamond and Social Distortion!Thank you for watching! Thank you, Matt! GO LISTEN TO THE NEW ALKALINE TRIO ALBUM!
Matt Skiba -2024 NEW INTERVIEW -Alkaline Trio Deep Dive - Love for Blink-182- Least Fav Trio Album Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2024-01-02 | Ted Stryker welcomes the awesome Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio to Tuna on Toast! Matt and Stryker talk about the band's new album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' and how he chose that title. Matt details his childhood and his Mom and Dad's experience in the Vietnam War. He also tells a story of going to see Social Distortion as a kid, along with early punk shows that influenced him. Matt shares his thoughts on songwriting and his surprising influences -- from Ani DiFranco to Elton John. Matt discusses his time in Blink-182 and how working with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker influenced the new Alkaline Trio album. Matt also shares his reaction to Blink's new music! Matt Skiba tells Stryker about his first photoshoot with Blink-182, and explains why it's the only thing he’d change about his time in the band. Matt talks about the late great Jerry Finn and his favorite Warped Tour memories. Alkaline Trio's new album was recorded at Dave Grohl’s 606 Studio. Matt discusses the experience, and explains how Alkaline Trio knew Josh Freese was in Foo Fighters before everyone else. Matt also talks about the Alkaline Trio album he CAN'T listen to. Matt Skiba is such a cool and talented guy. I'm super grateful he was so open and talkative! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow us on social media, and thank you for supporting the show!
How did All Time Low get their band name? Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-07-05 | Alex Gaskarth on Tuna on Toast podcast with Ted Stryker.How did they get their band name?Shoutout New Found Glory!
Tyson Ritter on the type of bands that he does not have respect for Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-07-05 | Tyson Ritter with Stryker on the Tuna on Toast Podcast.
Will Mark Hoppus and Alex Gaskarth make new Simple Creatures music? Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-07-05 | Alex from All Time Low joined Ted Stryker on the Tuna on Toast podcast.Alex says 90% chance there will be new music with Mark Hoppus under the Simple Creatures umbrella.
Ryan Key - Yellowcard Interview - Deep Dive on Career - Ocean Avenue - Star Wars - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-07-04 | In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Ryan Key, singer for Yellowcard to Tuna On Toast. After breaking up in 2016, Yellowcard reunited in 2022 and Ryan tells Stryker all about how the band got back together. Yellowcard also has a new EP called ‘Childhood Eyes’ and Ryan goes into detail about the EP and its title track. This summer Yellowcard will be out playing some of the biggest shows of their career to celebrate the 20tth anniversary of their album ‘Ocean Avenue.' Where is the real Ocean Avenue? Why was the song “Ocean Avenue” almost left off the album? And how quickly did things blow up for Yellowcard after the album came out? Ryan answers these questions and more. He also explains how he handles the band's haters, and details his deep passion for all things Star Wars. Subscribe to the podcast, leave us a comment or review, follow Tuna On Toast on socials and thank you – as always – for making this show possible!
Tyson Ritter - American Idol is not where we should find our next great artists Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-24 | Full Tyson Ritter interview - youtube.com/watch?v=VCVb84l97hsTuna on Toast podcastTed Stryker interviews Tyson Ritter from The All American Rejects
Alex Gaskarth - All Time Low - The Importance of Warped Tour - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-24 | Full Interview - youtube.com/watch?v=rzEOBgDDcCUAlex Gaskarth joined Stryker on Tuna on Toast for a char.Talking Warped Tour and how important is was.
Why was Tyson Ritter afraid after writing “Gives You Hell” Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-24 | Full Interview - youtube.com/watch?v=VCVb84l97hsTyson Ritter interview.The All American RejectsTuna on Toast Interview
Alex Gaskarth Interview - All Time Low History - Mark Hoppus - Tuna on Toast Podcast Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-13 | In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low. Alex details his early years and how he first started playing music, revealing that a Green Day song was the first thing he learned to play on guitar. He then tells Stryker all about how he met Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick, the other members of All Time Low. The band’s breakthrough song was “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and Alex recalls how things started taking off for his group. All Time Low have released nine studio albums, including ‘Tell Me I’m Alive’ in 2023, and Alex tells Stryker about the band’s evolution with each release. Being part of The Warped Tour was another major experience for All Time Low and Alex reveals how impactful the festival was to All Time Low’s career. Alex has also become close friends with Mark Hoppus from Blink 182. He talks about their friendship, what it’s like working with Mark and the future of their collaborative project together, Simple Creatures. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!
In 1995 - Shavo Told Daron that Rick Rubin Would Like System of a Down Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-09 | Full Interview - youtu.be/Cn8Cc0laWdQWelcome to the Tuna on Toast community. Please hit that subscribe button as we continue to grow together!
grandson DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW - I LOVE YOU, IM TRYING - RATM and THAT THING YOU DO INSPIRATION Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-07 | In this episode, Stryker welcomes grandson to Tuna On Toast. Stryker was the first DJ that grandson heard ply his song on the radio, and the singer looks back on how inspiring that experience was. One of grandson’s biggest influences is Rage Against the Machine. He discusses how excited he is that RATM is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even offers to perform with the band if they need him! Grandson also has a fantastic new album called ‘I Love You, I'm Trying.’ It’s a very personal release and he tells Stryker all about how it came together. Grandson is touring with K Flay this summer. The two musicians have become close friends, and he details how that bond has formed over the years. Grandson also reveals how the Tom Hanks movie ‘That Thing You Do’ inspired him to pursue a career in music. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you so much for supporting the show
Will Avenged Sevenfold play “Cosmic” live? Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-02 | Watch the full M. Shadows interview here - youtu.be/VK8TFY7OoIwThank you for your Tuna on Toast support!See you at The Forum!Life is But a Dream
BENO -Manages System of a Down - KORN - A7X - DEFTONES -How Beno Found SOAD - Creator Sick New World Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-06-01 | In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with David Beno Benveniste, CEO of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group. Beno is the man who signed System of a Down, and he reveals how he discovered the band and what it was like working with Rick Rubin on their albums. Beno’s other clients include Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, AFI, Alice in Chains and Deftones. He told Stryker about Davey Havok’s greatness, what makes Jerry Cantrell such a great musician, how Jonathan Davis strives for success and why he wanted to work with M Shadows and the A7X guys long before he ever signed them. Beno also shares advice for bands starting out today, as well as the concept of artists as “brands” that can build relationships with fans over years. Velvet Hammer also co-created the Sick New World festival. Beno reveals how that event came together and what the future holds for it. Click that subscribe button, follow @Tunaontoast on socials and thank you for supporting the show!
Deryck Whibley giving the details on the last ever Sum 41 double album titled Heaven & Hell Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-31 | Watch the full interview here youtu.be/7oBsMVKHvqMWelcome to the Tuna on Toast community! Please subscribe and thanks for the support!Stryker
M. Shadows on bands reinventing themselves, moving forward w new ideas while some fans get pissed Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-31 | Thanks for watching.....please subscribe and join the Tuna on Toast community.This is the full M. Shadows interview - youtu.be/VK8TFY7OoIw
M. Shadows on wanting to grow with the Avenged Sevenfold audience, not away from them - LIBAD Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-31 | M. Shadows joined Ted Stryker on his Tuna on Toast podcast.M. Shadows tells Stryker how he would feel only playing the older Avenged Sevenfold songs without having a chance to grow as a musician.Watch the full interview here - youtu.be/VK8TFY7OoIw
MGK Goes Ballistic on Tyson Ritter On Movie Set W Megan Fox - Tuna on Toast Podcast - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-31 | Tyson Ritter joined Ted Stryker for another episode of the podcast Tuna on Toast. Tyson tells Stryker how on the set of the movie “Johnny & Clyde”, MGK went crazy on Tyson after he pitched a creative idea to Megan Fox, the idea was to stick his fingers in the mouth of Megan, Machine Gun Kelly went apesh** when he heard this creative idea.The good news, Tyson Ritter was inspired by MGK's actions to play his next movie role with Brian Cox, the film is Prisoner’s Daughter.
Tyson Ritter Deep Dive Interview -All American Rejects History -Prisoners Daughter -Brian Cox -MGK Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-30 | This week Stryker welcomes Tyson Ritter from All-American Rejects into the Tuna On Toast studio, and this already ranks as one of our all-time favorite interviews! From “Sing Swing” to “Move Along,” “It Ends Tonight” to “Gives You Hell,” All-American Rejects have cranked out some massive hits, and Tyson discusses his band’s backstory, as well as how toxic it was for him, at just 17-years old, to get caught up in the record industry. Could All-American Rejects return with new music soon? Tyson explains what would need to happen for the band to release something new after more than a decade away. More recently, Tyson launched the group Now More Than Ever, and he explains to Stryker how that project came together. Tyson is also a successful actor and has a new movie coming out called ‘Prisoner’s Daughter’ where he stars alongside Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox (aka Logan Roy from ‘Succession’)! He revealed to Stryker what it was like working with an acting legend. Plus, you’ll never believe the crazy story Tyson shares about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast on YouTube and everywhere you get podcasts. Leave us a comment or a nice review and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!
M. Shadows NEW INTERVIEW - Day After 1st Performance in 5 Years -Talks New Album -Daft Punk Inspired Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-15 | M. Shadows joined Ted Stryker in Las Vegas for an episode of Tuna on Toast.It was the morning after Avenged Sevenfold played their first concert in 5 years. It was also the weekend of the Sick New World Festival.The guys discuss how M. Shadows thinks the performance went including what he gives himself outta 10!M. Shadows and Stryker talk about the new Avenged Sevenfold album titled LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.
NEW PIERCE THE VEIL INTERVIEW - Vic Fuentes - Band History - The Jaws of Life - Tuna on Toast Pod Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-11 | In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker catches up with the Pierce the Veil frontman Vic Fuentes. Vic recently became a father and he talks to Stryker about the challenges of balancing his dedication to the band with family life. Vic’s daughter was born the day before Pierce the Veil’s new album ‘The Jaws of Life’ was released, and the guys take a deep dive into its creation. How did a dive bar impact the album? You'll have to listen to find out! Vic also discusses the bands who influenced him, including Pennywise, MXPX Saosin and Bring Me the Horizon, and why movies have inspired his music. Pierce the Veil have developed a deep connection with their fans over the years, and Vic explains the importance of that fan-band relationship. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, leave us a review -- and thank you for listening!
Kailee Morgue - Interview - Deep Dive - How She Got Signed - Working with Mike Shinoda - Scream VI Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-08 | On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with rising star Kailee Morgue. The two discuss Kailee’s childhood in Arizona, how Youtube helped launch her career and why No Doubt influenced her musical tastes. Kailee also goes in-depth on her recent album, ‘Girl Next Door’ and recaps her tour with Maggie Lindemann. Kailee is featured on the song “In My Head” from the soundtrack to ‘Scream VI’ and she tells Stryker about the amazing experience working with Mike Shinoda on that track – as well as her love of horror films! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, give us a follow on socials, and thanks for listening!
Nick Hexum - 311 - NEW INTERVIEW - In Depth - Early Days - 2023 Making New Music - Shaquille ONeal Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-05-01 | In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker catches up with 311 frontman Nick Hexum. Nick looks back at his band's early days, moving from Omaha to LA, why radio stations were initially hesitant to play 311, and how opening for Fugazi and Oingo Boingo impacted his career. Nick also recalls working with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal on the music video for "You Wouldn't Believe" -- and why Shaq threatened to sue the band! 311 has released 13 albums in their career spanning over 30 years, and Nick reveals that NEW MUSIC is on the way! He also details a scary RV fire in the band's early days that could have cost them their lives! Hear these stories and more on this episode of Tuna on Toast, then subscribe to the show and follow us on socials @tunaontoast
Frank Iero INTERVIEW- My Chemical Romance - L.S. Dunes - Early Years of Touring - Making New Music - Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-04-26 | Ted Stryker welcomes to Tuna on Toast via zoom, the super talented and very inspiring Frank Iero! I wanna say straight off the top, I love this dude, his energy that he naturally has is totally infectious. This chat was initially solely for radio, our 5 minutes of talking ended up being 30 minutes. Frank is a member of My Chemical Romance as well as the SUPER GROUP L.S. Dunes!L.S. Dunes features Anthony Green, Travis Stever, Tim Payne and Tucker Rule. Their full length album titled "Past Lives" is now available! It's an awesome 11 songs!Frank and Stryker discuss playing The Troubadour, Frank at one point thought The Troubadour was his kryptonite. The guys also talk about recording the L.S. Dunes album and Frank getting severely injured falling off a ladder that could have been way worse than it actually was (and it already was bad)The guys talk about how playing music with friends is not always easy. Frank shares how well bands like Underoath treated My Chemical Romance when they were a younger band. He also gives love to Face to Face and Green Day. Frank tells Stryker how the My Chemical Romance song Foundations of Decay" came to be.Frank Iero is so talented with a creative drive that is inspiring. I'm super appreciative we got to spend some time talking. Thank you, Frank!And thanks to you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker! Spread the word!
SUM 41- INTERVIEW-Deryck Whibley - How They Got Signed -History of the Band -New Music Heaven & Hell Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2023-04-24 | In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Deryck Whibley, frontman of Sum 41. The guys discuss some of Deryck’s earliest influences, including how the Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Pennywise influenced his career. He also looks back at the bidding war that surrounded Sum 41, and the way things took off for the band when “Fat Lip” became a massive hit. Deryck explains why an MTV performance alongside Tommy Lee from Motley Crue and Rob Halford of Judas Priest was one of the most important moments in his career. He also discusses the pressure he was put under when creating Sum 41’s sophomore album, a process he describes as “tortuous.” Deryck gives Stryker an update on Sum 41’s upcoming double album, Heaven and Hell. Will it arrive this year? Listen and find out. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, spread the word to your friends – and thank you for the support!
Andrew McMahon- DEEP DIVE Interview- Something Corporate History-WWWY FEST- Beating Cancer-New Music Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2022-10-20 | In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Andrew McMahon to the Tuna on Toast podcast studio.Andrew tells Stryker all about Something Corporate getting the offer to play the When We Were Young Music Festival 2023 in Las Vegas and how that went down.Andrew and Stryker chat about life in the 90's at Dana Hills High School and how Something Corporate came to be. Andrew tells Stryker all about selling out the Coachhouse music venue while in high school, recording the album Ready...Break at The Galaxy in the middle of the night, and, signing a deal with Drive-Thru Records and MCA. The guys talk about the song "If U C Jordan" getting radio play and Andrew hearing Stryker on the radio talk up the song! Andrew reveals how and why Jack's Mannequin started and how he was able to get out of his Geffen record deal. Once he was free from that, Andrew signed with Guy Oseary and Maverick Records. Andrew talks to Stryker about getting diagnosed with cancer and the fight it took to beat it.The guys chat all about Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness!Stryker asks Andrew about his music collaboration with Tom Morello and the song "The Maze" and Stryker and Andrew chat about his relationship with the great drummer Tommy Lee from Motley Crue and how and why that relationship came to be. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness has released a few new songs including "Stars" which can be heard on the syndicated radio show "Out of Order with Stryker".Lots of new music is on the way.Andrew is such a talented guy, make sure you check out all his new material and find him on the road! Thank you once again for watching and listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast!
Dirty Heads -Jared Watson- Deep Dive Interview -Early Years - Struggles & Success - Midnight Control Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2022-09-13 | In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Ted Stryker welcomes Jared Watson from Dirty Heads to the show. Dirty Heads just released their ninth full length studio album titled Midnight Control produced by Ryan Ogren. Jared and Stryker first connected long before the first Dirty Heads album was released. The guys chat about a fun night on the Sunset Strip with M. Shadows and The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold.Jared tells Stryker about how back in high school, both he and Duddy B would write rhymes....fun, funny, offensive rhymes. That lead to the guys writing their own original songs like "Antelope" and "I Got No Time". Jared gives so much love and props to the Beastie Boys, Pharcyde and Linkin Park! The guys chat about what actually IS success....Jared tells Stryker the band talks about how they can improve after every show. These guys care! It's so cool to hear how dedicated they are as a band to the craft! Stryker and Jared discuss "Life's Been Good", the Dirty Heads cover of the Joe Walsh song. The guys play a game of "Dirty Heads" Jeopardy.Jared tells Stryker he's a huge Incubus fan!Jared conveys to Stryker that the new album Midnight Control is their best material, best album since Any Port in a Storm.Jared talks about his new vocal coach and the training involved plus applying it to the live show. Stryker asks Jared about the song "Vacation" going viral on TikTok. Jared also shares that each band member now has responsibilities within the band. Stryker asks Jared about the most expensive music videos Dirty Heads have created.....Stryker and Jared discuss the early shows at The Roxy and how Duddy would pack up party buses and fill up The Roxy with friends and fans from Huntington Beach! This led to the guys signing with their manager "Cheese"......who is still their manager. Jared and Stryker chat about Dirty Heads getting signed to Warner Bros. Records and also getting dropped by them, but...the good folks at WBR let Dirty Heads keep their master recordings! Jared Watson is one talented and dedicated dude! Thank you so much for watching and listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
SSPU Brian Aubert DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW +Brady Bunch Trivia - Fast and Furious - Butch Vig Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2022-08-16 | In this Tuna on Toast Podcast episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the very funny and talented Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups.SSPU release their 6th full length album titled Physical Thrills on August 19th.Brian talks to Stryker about working once again with the legend himself Butch Vig!This episode is filled with so many random and funny weird conversations..From Brady Bunch Trivia to discussing the movie Jaws, Godzilla, Universal Studios and the Fast and Furious franchise.Brian tells Stryker that The Rock IS the reason why those Fast movies are so good! Brian and Stryker discuss Silversun Pickups history, from the early shows in Los Angeles, to getting signed by Q Prime Artist Management and all the fun stories that go with it. The guys also talk about Kate Bush and Stranger Things, SSPU has been playing "Running up that Hill" pre-show for a while. Brian also tells Stryker about the email he sent to Ed O'Brien from Radiohead to tell him how much he appreciates Radiohead and the EOB guitar that he's been using. Ed wrote Brian back! Brian Aubert is a talented, fun, self aware and cool warm gentlemen. Thank you for watching another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
LOVE THIS STORY -Kevin Auditioned at age 18 to Join The Transplants - Warped Tour-The Interrupters Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2022-08-14 | The Interrupters joined Ted Stryker on the Tuna on Toast Podcast.Kevin Bivona tells Stryker the story of how he auditioned at 18 years old to join The Transplants which featured Tim Armstrong, Skinhead Rob and Travis Barker.
The Interrupters -Deep Dive Interview -Great Stories- Transplants - Rancid- Sugar Ray- Randy Jackson Tuna on Toast with Stryker 2022-08-02 | In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes The Interrupters to the Tuna on Toast podcast studio. This pod is filled with all kinds of emotions, it's a fun rollercoaster ride! The awesome Aimee, Kevin, Justin and Jesse drop their new album In the Wild on August 5th.In the wild was produced by Kevin Bivona and recorded in the homemade studio Justin and Jesse Bivona built during the pandemic. Aimee reveals that this is by far the most personal album she has ever written, totally autobiographical. Aimee opens up to Stryker about her lifelong battle with depression and how the biggest thing that changed her life while making the full length album is the treatment she did called TMS. Since the treatment....as Aimee says, life has been better in all ways!Kevin tells Stryker the story about auditioning for The Transplants when he was 18 years old and getting the gig as the keyboard player!This job with Tim Armstrong, Travis Barker and Skinhead Rob paved the way to playing the Warped Tour and forming a strong relationship with Tim, Travis and many other musicians. The three Bivona brothers tell Stryker about the band they formed in 2009 called The Telecasters... and going on tour with Sugar Ray, Dirty Heads and Aimee as a solo artist! Jesse and Justin were only 20 years old on this tour! In 2010 Jesse and Justin started to tech for Sugar Ray, setting up all the gear at every show...working their butts off! Justin and Jesse were then asked to actually join Sugar Ray by Mark McGrath (as they ate at Jerry's Deli on Ventura!)Aimme Interrupter tells Stryker how she ventured to Los Angeles from Montana at 18 years old. Aimee would walk on Sunset Blvd. hoping to find musicians who played punk rock. She did meet a band called No Motive which led to Aimee meeting Randy Jackson. Randy shopped her music around and eventually got her a solo deal with Elektra Records....Aimiee worked with Mark Ronson on her album which got shelved. Not too often mentioned....Aimee tells Stryker that it was love at first sight with Kevin (they are married).Please find The Interrupters on tour wherever you may live. These four talented humans are also some of the nicest and most gracious people you'll find. Thank you to the band, and thank you to YOU for checking out another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
