THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Jordan Pundik joins The Wasting Time Podcast this week for a deep dive into all things New Found Glory — past, present and future.

Jordan chats about the band’s brand new album Listen Up!, reuniting with legendary producer Steve Evetts, and what it feels like to release a record nearly six years after the last one. He opens up about how his kids view NFG, the excitement around the upcoming tour with Yell...

Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx) stopped by the show to discuss all things Mariachi El Bronx — from the brand new record to how they juggle two very different bands under one roof.

Matt also discusses the upcoming shows where fans get both The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx in one night, catching Oasis live, and the experience of being a podcaster himself.

As well as the new Mar...

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by Saxl Rose. 

From blowing up on the internet to carving out a genuinely wild music career, Saxl talks us through his journey so far — how going viral opened doors, the grind behind the scenes, and what happens when online momentum turns into real-world opportunities.

We get into what it was like stepping on stage with Paramore, hitting the road with Neck Deep and State Champs, a...

The Wasting Time Podcast kicks off 2026 with a familiar face as Steve Soboslai of Punchline returns to the show.

Chris and Nick catch up with their friend to talk all things Four Chord Music Festival, the magic of Pittsburgh, and take a deep dive into Punchline’s Somewhere To Land — an album that firmly landed on both hosts’ favourite records of 2025 lists. Punchline will also be on a killer tour in the ...

We’re closing out the year with an absolute legend.

For the final episode of the year, the podcast is joined by Bill Stevenson of Descendents / ALL — a drummer, songwriter, producer, and one of the most influential figures in punk and pop punk history.

Bill dives into the origins of Descendents, the band’s enduring legacy and how he sees their influence on modern pop punk. He also talks abo...

On the new episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by the iconic Travie McCoy for a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation.

Travie opens up to us about his wild experience in Yeovil, reflects on which Warped Tour legends he thinks could have made great rappers, and shares the story behind his global smash hit “Billionaire” with Bruno Mars. We dig into how Gym Class Heroes were received on th...

The Wasting Time Podcast X Four Chord Music Festival — Recap Episode

Four Chord Music Festival and The Wasting Time Podcast present a retrospective look at Four Chord 11.

Chris and Nick are joined by festival founder and main man Rishi Bahl, along with Marketing Director Adam Valen, to look back on this year’s event, its history, and what makes Four Chord such a cornerstone of the pop punk ...

In this episode, we are joined by Beth and Ande from As December Falls. The band share their story so far, the journey that led to their success as an independent act, and dive into the making of their brand new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine.

Before the interview, Chris and Nick chat about some recent releases from Militarie Gun and Hit The Lights, and Chris gives his thoughts on the recent New Found Glory show that Koyo...

This time, we’re joined by Cody Okonski from Millington. 

We chat about how the band first came together, how they crafted their unique ska-infused pop punk sound, and Cody’s experience interning for John Feldmann during the recording of blink-182’s California. 

We had a great time hanging out with Cody in Pittsburgh recently at Four Chord Music Festival. If you're not on the Millington train, get on it now!

'Better Safe and Sorry'...

This time we’re joined by the legendary Atom Willard, drummer for Alkaline Trio, ahead of the band’s appearance at Four Chord Music Festival. Atom takes us inside what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and shares his memories of Pittsburgh, a city that’s played a role in his journey.

We also get into his recent time in the studio with Travis Barker, his unforgettable experience when Rocket From The Crypt performed on Top of the Pops, and h...

In the build-up to Four Chord Music Festival, The Wasting Time Podcast is thrilled to welcome Jim, Zach and Tom from Jimmy Eat World. The band look back on their incredible career, their creative process, and what it means to still be connecting with fans decades on. They also discuss playing the festival this year and what to expect.

The episode also features an intro segment with Adam Valen of the Four...

This time on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop punk legends Bowling For Soup. We dive deep into Jaret’s incredible career, his unforgettable UK experiences (including his time on Never Mind The Buzzcocks), and even swap thoughts on the upcoming Four Chord Music Festival, where we’ll both be in attendance. Plus, Jaret reveals what he believes is the ultimate pop punk song — a mu...

We are beyond delighted to welcome The Paradox to The Wasting Time Podcast — and even more honoured to be their first ever overseas podcast appearance!

In this episode, we dive into the band’s meteoric rise over the past year — from opening for Green Day, to dominating When We Were Young Fest and touring across the US non-stop. These guys are living the pop punk dream, and they’re just getting started.

We’re joined by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT) to talk about the upcoming Idobi Radio Summer School Tour. This year’s lineup includes Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Arrows In Action, Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, and Huddy.

Tobin and Michael share how the tour came together in collaboration with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and how it fits into the wider ecosystem they’re buil...

We’re back from an unforgettable weekend at Slam Dunk Festival 2025 — and who better to help us break it all down than Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights?

In this special episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, Nick Thompson joins us to swap stories from the festival — from his experience rocking the stage, to our own as press soaking in the chaos, catching amazing sets, and chatting with some of our all-time favourites. We were lucky en...

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by the mastermind behind SBÄM Records — Stefan Beham! Recorded just ahead of SBÄM Fest 7 in Austria, Stefan takes us behind the scenes of how the label started and shares stories from working with some incredible bands like Pulley, Authority Zero, Belvedere, No Fun At All, and Death by Stereo.

SBÄM Fest 7 goes down May 30–31 with a stacked lineup featur...

This week, we’re delighted to be joined by John J. Ryan from the unstoppable force that is Keep Flying. If you’ve seen them live, you know exactly why they’re one of the most exciting and unique bands in the punk scene right now—blending high-energy punk rock with saxophones, trombones, and an unrelenting stage presence. We first met the band at last year’s Four Chord Music Festival and instantly hit it off,so it was ...

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Canadian singer-songwriter JJ Wilde.

Calling in from the road, JJ chats with Chris about the incredible response to her latest album, Vices. They dive into what it was like to win a Juno Award and share stories from the road, including opening for legendary acts like KISS and Pearl Jam.

Vices is available now on all streaming platforms.

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We're excited to welcome UK artist Kid Bookie to the podcast! Last year was a monumental year for him, with a standout presence on the festival circuit and the release of his album, 'Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.' Kid Bookie shares insights into his journey, discussing his impressive collaborations with artists like Slipknot, Good Charlotte, and Tech N9ne, as well as what fans can anticipate from his upcoming projects...