Life In The Stocks

Welcome to this week's two-hour "pissedcast" with Matt's best friend from the land down under, Joel O'Keeffe from Airbourne. Pull up a pew and pour yourself a beer, and listening to the boys talk movies, music, drinking, and rock 'n' roll - with absolutely no mention of the C-word.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's joined this week by his old friend and former Kerrang! colleague, Simon Young. Simon is a journalist and soon-to-be published author, with the release of his first book - 'So Much For The 30 Year Plan: Therapy? The Authorised Biography' - on September 22nd. He was writer and deputy editor at Kerrang! magazine for 15 years, before going on to produce the Radio 1 Rock Show for one year, and later work with Matt again as the editor of Team Rock. This conversation covers the various ages and stages of Simon's extensive career in the music industry, and, of course, his upcoming Therapy? biography, which you can pre-order now from www.therapyquestionmark.co.ukFollow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast chat is with broadcaster, DJ, radio legend, and all-round nice guy, Gene 'Bean' Baxter. Gene hosted the Kevin and Bean breakfast show on the world famous KROQ-FM in Los Angeles for thirty years, before returning to his native home of London to start work on the recently launched Podcast Radio: https://www.thepodcastradio.co.uk/He joins Matt here for a super in-depth discussion that covers the music and radio industry, lockdown life, the future of live music, his reasons for leaving KROQ, relationships, mental health, interviewing a host of legends from the world of comedy and music, and much, much more. Happy listening!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you grew up playing the Tony Hawk's video games then you are going to love this week's episode - it'll be a proper trip down memory lane. Matt's guest for Episode 176 of Life In The Stocks is Ralph D'Amato, producer of the first eight Tony Hawk's video games, and also producer of the new feature length documentary film about the franchise, Pretending I'm A Superman, which is live now on all major streaming sites and available to watch on Amazon Prime. In his conversation with Matt, Ralph talks all about the history of the games, working with Tony Hawk, the cultural impact of the games, the legendary soundtracks, the cast of characters, including the Birdman, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen, and the new documentary about the games.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The illustrious Blag Dahlia, aka Blag The Ripper, joins Matt this week for an extra special, extra long (that's what she said) edition of Life In The Stocks. The Dwarves frontman shares his thoughts on humanity, morality, anarchy, cancel culture, censorship, creativity, friendship, loyalty, success, music, and a whole lot more. Buckle up, bitches!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of Life In The Stocks is a deep dive with Will Gould from Creeper. The frontman spoke to Matt in detail about the creation of and inspiration behind Creeper's new album, Sex, Death & the Infinite Void. It's an insightful, enlightening, and inspiring conversation with one of the most enigmatic singers in modern UK rock. Hope you enjoy!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is musician, DJ, producer, and frontman and leader of the Dub Pistols, Mr Barry Ashworth. Matt went to Barry's house last week for a cup of tea - how civilised - to discuss lockdown life, Ibiza in 1987 and the second summer of love, pills, partying, rave culture, the history of the Dub Pistols, working with the likes of Terry Hall, Rodney P, Busta Rhymes and Gregory Issacs, and bunch of other crazy tales from his storied life and career.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is Brian Leiser, aka Fast from the Fun Lovin' Criminals. The multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer joins Matt to discuss lockdown life, music, culture, New York, London, and all things Fun Lovin' Criminals. It's a great talk with a super cool dude. Check it out!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 171 of Life In The Stocks features Gavin Rossdale. The Bush frontman joins Matt to discuss growing up in London, the UK punk scene, his musical influences, literature, the breakthrough of Bush, getting into acting, working with Keanu Reeves, his collaborations with Steve Albini and Bob Rock, his solo work and side projects, the disintegration and reformation of Bush, and the band's new album The Kingdom.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 170 of Life In The Stocks with Chuck D from Public Enemy. The OG rap god joins Matt to discuss rap, race, and reality in 2020.Check our Chuck D’s radio station here: www.rapstation.comFollow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.