
Drinks With Johnny
After touring the world with Avenged Sevenfold for 20 years, Johnny Christ sits down to have conversations with some old friends, some new friends, and people of all different walks of life to hear the stories that shaped their lives and careers.
The truth is, we never really know where these conversations are going to go. Sometimes we play a game for some less than thrilling penalties, get lost in the middle of LA, and even just kick back to celebrate a holiday or two.
Sometimes we drink, other times we don’t drink at all. From cocktails to health shakes, the drink is just a nice icebreaker to loosen up our guests for the wild ride they’re about to embark upon. Whatever it is you're looking for, we're sure to have it on the menu here at Drinks With Johnny.
So stay tuned, stay thirsty, and stay FILTHY AF!
Latest episodes

Jul 9, 2024 • 45min
Comedian Brent Pella Pt. 1
This week join us for a good trip with comedian and conscious bro Brent Pella as we dive into the benefits of hallucinogens and fucking with meditation! 😜🧘♀️ Brent takes Johnny and Sam through his journey of comedy, drugs, basketball, and Nick Cannon. We hear how his Deadhead mother raised Brent to be the late bloomer to the party scene, and forced him to join Nick Cannon on MTV's WIld 'n Out. The three fast friends talk about the hilarity of an intense Ayahuasca trip and the new comedy special out now “Conscious Bro” which is streaming on YouTube. Slap your mama with a side of flapjacks and enjoy this enlightened episode!This episode is sponsored by GOO'D Extracts https://goo-dextractsofficial.com/https://goo-dextractsd8.com/Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 25, 2024 • 31min
Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides Returns Pt. 2
Johnny and his friend Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides continue their conversation about their latest single Bleeders. We learn how friend of the show, Blasko, was the brains behind BVB’s collaboration with the American Red Cross to help with blood donations. Andy sharing how his efforts of removing negative people from his life was an inspired the new music. We are hear a great analogy about how America is like everyone has done cocaine. Keaton Day becomes our new favorite holiday as Andy shares why Michael Keaton is the GOAT. In efforts to bring awareness the best pirate themed lazer tag location in his home town, Andy shares how he has used his Patreon show get this mystical location the best Yelp reviews in the land. The boys round out the great second part of the chat with some football talk and tease future reoccurring check ins with Andy during the NFL season.Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 25, 2024 • 31min
Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides Returns Pt. 1
Once again we are joined by Johnny’s friend Andy Biersack. Fresh off Black Veil Brides’ release of the new single Bleeders, Andy shares his thoughts about how to break the mold in modern music promotion without giving into the TikTok driven era. Johnny shares how Andy’s infamous awards speak made “here’s the thing” a staple phrase in Avenged Sevenfold’s camp. With Johnny’s band newly into free agency, he is able to hear Andy’s experiences with it, which leads to why signing with Spinefarm seems to be the best label to help BVB make comic book themed records and musical themed EP’s. We also learn why Sweeney Todd is so influential for Andy as an artist. And what episode would be complete with a joke around OJ Simpson? All this and more on this 1st of 2 episodes with the ever entertaining Andy Biersack!Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 19, 2024 • 35min
Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Pt. 2
After rocking audiences for over 30 years, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. sits down with Johnny to promote the new album, Veritas. Sonny shares his feelings on the album’s sound and how it was recorded in a different way for the band. How did cruising with HR of Bad Brains lead to Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God featuring on Veritas? What ties to Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer led to her feature on the album? We learn that along with Sonny’s take on the resurgence in Nu Metal. After Johnny dives into the sound of the new album, they discover he and Sonny have worked with mutual friends and discuss working with some of the best in the music business. The conversation concludes with Sonny teasing Johnny with the possibility to roll to an WWE event together to go see Sonny’s friend, Rey Mysterio, wrestle. All this and more for your listening pleasure in this part 2 of 2 episode!Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 19, 2024 • 36min
Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Pt. 1
After rocking audiences for over 30 years, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. sits down with Johnny to promote the new album, Veritas. With Sonny being from San Diego, things start off with some friendly football trash talk between Sonny’s Chargers and Johnny’s Raiders, and learn what it’s been like as a San Diego sports fan. Sonny shares a behind the curtain peek of what it’s like to have songs that have become stadium staples and what that looks from a modern business standpoint in publishing. The sports and music talk leads into what it’s like working with WWE on the music side, and how going to school with Rey Mysterio has lead to a long time friendship between him and P.O.D. What’s it like to have a movie made around your song? We hear the perks and the bum outs of P.O.D.’s hit song Boom being the center piece for the Kevin James movie, “Here Comes the Boom.” All this and more for your listening pleasure in this part 1 of 2 episode!Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 11, 2024 • 48min
Tim Henson and Scott LePage of Polyphia Pt. 2
Ahead of taking the stage together in Amsterdam on June 24th, Johnny is joined by Tim & Scott of Polyphia on this weeks episode of Drinks With Johnny!These 3 new friends have a chat about Polyphia’s start as middle school buddies that loved playing music together and their journey through the music industry. We chat about the collabs they have been a part of, and working with virtuosos like Steve Vai & many others. The guys share in some touring stories together, and share some laughs on the day-to-day that this life brings. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 11, 2024 • 53min
Tim Henson and Scott LePage of Polyphia Pt. 1
Ahead of taking the stage together in Amsterdam on June 24th, Johnny is joined by Tim & Scott of Polyphia on this weeks episode of Drinks With Johnny!These 3 new friends have a chat about Polyphia’s start as middle school buddies that loved playing music together and their journey through the music industry. We chat about the collabs they have been a part of, and working with virtuosos like Steve Vai & many others. The guys share in some touring stories together, and share some laughs on the day-to-day that this life brings. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 4, 2024 • 44min
Whose House? Swerve's House! Pt. 2
As Johnny and Swerve continue to break down and discuss the specific steps Swerve took to becoming the first black World Champion at AEW, we get into music and podcasting. Swerve talks about how his hip hop career got started and the hit “Big Pressure” became his entrance music at AEW and what that deal entails. Working with Grammy winning producer Flash Garments and creating remixes with the freedom to release however and whenever, music is not just another room in swerves house but a continuing passion sparking ideas for music videos and keeping a busy man busier. As the laughs continue we get into the Swerve City Podcast with Monteasy and Swerve talking to other wrestlers and athletes, finding what gave them their edge, and sharing stories of wild times in each of their lives. Then Johnny brings it back to wrestling praising the match at Double or Nothing with Christian Cage and asking why Swerve dissed Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They also talk about the guy standing next to Q during the match, and who let him into the crowd. Floyd Money Mayweather, Las Vegas, Double or Nothing and much, much more. Cheers!This episode is sponsored by GOO'D Extracts https://goo-dextractsofficial.com/https://goo-dextractsd8.com/Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Jun 4, 2024 • 46min
Whose House? Swerve's House! Pt. 1
AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland joins the show this week to talk about his rising success, where he came from, and his title defense at Double or Nothing in Las Vegas against Christian Cage. In Part 1 of this episode, we hear about Swerve's work ethic and how he tries to take something with him after every match and feud he works. We learn where in part his drive comes from with his military background, and taking the steps one at a time on the path to success. Johnny and Swerve discuss the similarities and differences between the music industry and wrestling, and how patience can guide you and help reach your goals not only in business but in everyday life. A lot of opportunities have come to Swerve through hard work and patience, including a step into Hollywood, so naturally the guys share their guilty pleasures when it comes to movies and disagree on a few. Plus Adam Cole, WWE, AEW and more! This episode is sponsored by GOO'D Extracts https://goo-dextractsofficial.com/https://goo-dextractsd8.com/Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

May 28, 2024 • 43min
Grammy Nominated with Mikey Carvajal of Islander Pt. 2
Mikey and Johnny continue to walk down memory lane together, and discuss their at times mutual drummer Arin Ilejay. Arin toured with and recorded the 2013 album Hail to the King with Johnny and Avenged Sevenfold as well as Islander's 2016 release Power Under Control. The two reminisce on their individual experiences with Arin as well as the crossover triangle that tie them together. Speaking of crossover, we get a little inside look on how Mikey became friends with "The Icon" Sting and what pro wrestling means to him. The guys share their affinity for Sting and the eras he graced our televisions with, and when Mikey and Johnny ran into each other at the Greensboro Coliseum in March to witness his last match ever. From NWA to WCW to WWE and AEW these wrestling fans find themselves feeling like teenagers again sharing in the memories. So join 'em in another fun chat filled with laughs and insight on this weeks episode of Drinks With Johnny!Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnnyShop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com