Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Chad from New Found Glory joins Mike on the Mike James Rock Show for an incredibly open, funny, and inspiring conversation. Chad talks about life in Tennessee, the changing Nashville scene, and shares a deeply personal story about his ongoing cancer battle — from a shocking medical emergency to experimental treatments, major surgeries, and being called a “walking miracle” by his doctors.
Despite everything, Chad reveals how those experiences shaped New Found Glory’s 11th studio album Listen Up, a record driven by positivity, perspective, and mental resilience. He dives into the meaning behind standout tracks like “Treat Yourself,” writing lyrics during chemotherapy, and why the band refuses to create music rooted in despair.
The chat also covers touring realities while undergoing treatment, the band’s creative mindset after nearly 30 years, signing with Pure Noise Records, and the passion that keeps New Found Glory going strong when many peers faded away. Honest, heartfelt, and filled with classic NFG optimism, this is a must-watch interview for fans of pop punk, music culture, and stories of perseverance.
Chad from New Found Glory joins Mike on the Mike James Rock Show for an incredibly open, funny, and inspiring conversation. Chad talks about life in Tennessee, the changing Nashville scene, and shares a deeply personal story about his ongoing cancer battle — from a shocking medical emergency to experimental treatments, major surgeries, and being called a “walking miracle” by his doctors.
Despite everything, Chad reveals how those experiences shaped New Found Glory’s 11th studio album Listen Up, a record driven by positivity, perspective, and mental resilience. He dives into the meaning behind standout tracks like “Treat Yourself,” writing lyrics during chemotherapy, and why the band refuses to create music rooted in despair.
The chat also covers touring realities while undergoing treatment, the band’s creative mindset after nearly 30 years, signing with Pure Noise Records, and the passion that keeps New Found Glory going strong when many peers faded away. Honest, heartfelt, and filled with classic NFG optimism, this is a must-watch interview for fans of pop punk, music culture, and stories of perseverance.
