Life In The Stocks

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is Samantha French, the daughter of Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister. Sam joins Matt for an epic two hour podcast to talk about what it's like to have a rock star for a father and her experiences growing up in and around the music industry. The pair talk sexism and feminism, living in New York in the wake of 9/11, the tragic passing of A.J. Pero and the end of Twisted Sister after 40 years as a world conquering live band - and so much more. It's an exclusive peak behind the curtain of life in a rock 'n' roll band from the perspective of a young woman, and an episode that truly offers something for everyone, regardless of whether or not you're a fan of Twisted Sister.You can find out more about the eye disease (Uveitis) Sam mentions and check out the foundation run by her specialist here: www.uveitis.orgFollow 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.

Dante Bonutto, Head of UK A&R at Spinefarm Records, rounds off our Music Industry trilogy of podcasts here on Life In The Stocks. The Spinefarm label boss and former Kerrang! writer joins Matt to discuss his storied career in music journalism and A&R, from trips to Hawaii with Ozzy Osbourne to signing Rammstein - it's all in here.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 former Team Rock coconspirator Stephen Hill is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. You may have heard him already on a couple of the Life In The Stocks bonus Patreon podcasts. The Metal Hammer writer and host of the Riot Act podcast joins us here to discuss his short lived comedy career, his break in the music industry, the Metal Hammer podcast, Team Rock and his tenure as the Breakfast Show presenter on Team Rock Radio, the That's Not Metal podcast, and his reasons for leaving that project behind to start his latest venture Riot Act with co-host and fellow music journalist Remfry Dedman. Things get deep and personal towards the end as well, so expect a few tears.Even if you don't know who Steve is, it's impossible not to be moved by his story, and this week's episode of the podcast ranks amongst the very best of Life In The Stocks.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 Kerrang! journalist and author Ian Winwood, who joins Matt to discuss music journalism, the music industry and his new punk Smash! about the 90s US punk explosion.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 105 of Life In The Stocks. This is Frank Turner's second appearance on the podcast - if you haven't already heard him on Episode 30, do go back and check that one out. He returns this time to talk about his new book 'Try This At Home', and reveal the stories and inspirations behind his most loved songs.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.

Ginger Wildheart has been a dream guest here on Life In The Stocks ever since the podcast launched in 2017 and it was an absolute pleasure and and honour to finally get him on the show. It's an intense episode this week, but hopefully an uplifting and inspiring one as well. The main thread of the conversation is mental health, suicide and depression, which obviously aren't easy topics to discuss, so thank you to Ginger for being so open and vulnerable and for sharing his struggles - hopefully anyone who suffers with mental health issues can take something positive away from this one.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 moment you've all been waiting for: Dirty Sanchez Endgame. The final piece of the puzzle. Matt's guest for Episode 103 of Life In The Stocks is the fourth & final OG Dirty Sanchez cast member, Mike Locke aka Pancho. It's time for the last chapter in the Sanchez saga, and also time to announce something very special involving Dainton, Pritchard, Joycey & Pancho. The people have spoken, and your requests have been answered...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 one and all to Episode 102 of Life In The Stocks with comedian Ed Gamble. Ed joins Matt for the second instalment of Series Two of the podcast to discuss comedy, touring, diabetes, Almost Royal, the Off Menu podcast and his love of rock, punk & metal music.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 the first episode of Series Two of Life In The Stocks. This week's very special guest is actor and all round nice guy, Stephen Graham!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.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the last episode of Series One of Life In The Stocks, and Episode 100 overall. Seeing as how Pritchard & Dainton were the top two most downloaded episodes from the first season of the podcast, it made sense to bring things full circle with the audio from one of the Live Dirty Sanchez shows, and we've gone with the Cardiff show because that one was the most unruly and out of control - and it ends with live strip show, which may well be a podcast first. We'd like to say a huge thank you to Pritchard & Dainton for their friendship and all their support with the podcast. We couldn't have come this far without you guys.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.