Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 364 - Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan)

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Nov 14, 2025
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Jeff Stinco
Jeff Stinco, the classically trained guitarist of Simple Plan, dives into the band's fascinating journey. He shares tales from touring Europe with The Offspring and Avril Lavigne, and the band's evolution post-pandemic. Stinco discusses overcoming industry hurdles, the surprising TikTok revival of 'I'm Just A Kid', and recording under the legendary Bob Rock. He reflects on the challenges of balancing pop and punk identities and hints at exciting new music on the horizon. Plus, enjoy amusing anecdotes about stage antics and UFOs!
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INSIGHT

Touring Beats Traditional Media

  • Simple Plan deliberately mixed pop and punk to reach wider audiences by touring strategically with complementary acts.
  • They treated touring, collaborations and packaging with bigger bands as their primary growth strategy rather than radio or TV.
ADVICE

Package Shows To Deliver Value

  • Package tours to give audiences clear value and justify ticket costs in a crowded entertainment market.
  • Pair acts with complementary fanbases to increase appeal and encourage attendance despite rising prices.
ANECDOTE

Warped Tour Bullying To Headline Return

  • Early Warped Tour shows sometimes turned hostile with fans throwing objects and shouting abuse at Simple Plan.
  • The band endured that negativity and later returned to headline some Warped dates after years of persistence.
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