In this episode of Life In The Stocks, the Kiss icon reveals all with unflinching and uncompromising honesty. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol....
Mar 21, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The self-proclaimed King of Partying is Matt's guest for Episode 048 of Life In The Stocks. Topics of conversation include family, upbringing, psychology, relationships, self-improvement, mental health, music, energy, physical activity, philosophy, life and death - and the interrelation of all of the above. Because when it's time to PARTY we will always PARTY HARD. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podc...
Mar 12, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This episode of Life In The Stocks features Dirty Sanchez co-founder Matthew Pritchard. The two Matts discuss the formation and evolution of the most successful and shocking show to ever air on MTV UK, as well as the personal highs & lows that Pritchard and his band of pranksters experienced along the way. It's all here, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The UK's favourite party starter is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks and he's a man who needs no introduction. You're twisting my melon, man. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversatio...
Feb 26, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week's guest is a living legend. Steven Van Zandt is a renowned musician, actor & broadcaster most celebrated as Bruce Springsteen's guitarist and right hand man in the E Street Band, as well as for his role as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos. He's also a successful songwriter, arranger, producer and solo artist in his own right, and host of Little Steven's Underground Garage - a weekly syndicated radio show that champions garage rock from the 1950s to the present day. Unsurprisingly, he's...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The Movielife/I Am The Avalanche frontman Vinnie Caruana is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. The Long Island native joins Matt on the show to discuss the history of his hometown's music scene, US politics & Donald Trump, and his memories from 9/11 and how that attack impacted New York City and the world at large. Lest we forget. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of...
Feb 05, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Charismatic rock stars like Eugene Hutz are a dying breed, which is why Matt was thrilled to welcome the Gogol Bordello frontman and godfather of gypsy punk on to Life In The Stocks for a philosophical discussion about everything from consumerism and reincarnation to human potential and the meaning of life. They don't make them like Eugene anymore. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all ...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Justin Sane from political Pittsburgh punkers Anti-Flag is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. The singer/songwriter & guitarist joins Matt for an in-depth discussion about touring, punk rock, religion, politics, life and the future of the world, which he feels - despite Trump and all the problems plaguing us - is still bright. This podcast kills fascists. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podc...
Jan 15, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Nowadays, Rise Against are a hugely successful arena rock band, but they still retain a connection to their humble hardcore rock roots as this conversation with the band's singer Tim McIlrath undoubtably proves. They've grown and evolved over the years, but essentially they're the same group they always were: just a bunch of down to earth dudes driven by melodic punk rock music with a message. From growing up in the Chicago punk scene and playing in hardcore bands with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz ...
Jan 08, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Happy new year ladies & gentlemen. And what better way to start 2018 than with an OG hip-hop legend? This week's guest is B-Real from Cypress Hill & Prophets Of Rage, and he's here to share some legendary insights and anecdotes. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Let's start the year as we mean to go on. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts...
Jan 01, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Another mini-milestone and this week Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott joins Matt for Episode 040 of Life In The Stocks to discuss 30 years of Hysteria - the album that cemented them as one of the all-time great British bands. Joe also talks about growing up in Sheffield and the early days of Def Leppard, his friendship with Brian May of Queen, touring with AC/DC on the 'Highway To Hell' tour and his thoughts on the way Brian Johnson was kicked out the band. Let's get rocked! Follow Matt Stocks o...
Dec 12, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Richard Z. Kruspe from Rammstein is this week's guest for Life In The Stocks Episode 038. And what a great guest he turned out to be! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicia...
Dec 05, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The General himself, Mr Robb Flynn from the mighty Machine Head, joins us this week on Life In The Stocks. What else is there to say, except let freedom ring with the shotgun blast!!! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's first book, 'Life I...
Nov 28, 2017•45 min•Season 1Ep. 37
CJ Ramone joined rock 'n' roll's most famous band of brothers in 1989, replacing original bassist Dee Dee Ramone for their final three studio albums: Mondo Bizarro, Acid Eaters & Adios Amigos! In this week's episode of Life In The Stocks, CJ gives us an insight into the eye of the storm of what really went down during the band's final years. If you're fan of the Ramones (who isn't?), this objective oral history of the band is essential listening. Hey! Ho! Let's go! Follow Matt Stocks on Face...
Nov 19, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to Episode 035 of Life In The Stocks. It's a powerful and inspiring conversation with a truly unique individual: Mina Caputo from Life Of Agony. Forget everything you think you know...about anything. Just clear your mind, open your heart, and buckle up for this rollercoaster ride with one of music's true outlaws. We love you, Mina! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of ...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Therapy? frontman Andy Cairns is a walking encyclopedia of music, as proven by the many different guises of Therapy? over the course of their 28 year career. Here, Andy talks about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, discovering punk music as a teenager, Therapy's breakthrough album Troublegum, singing with Ozzy Osbourne, an acid trip encounter with a lion and so much more. And yes, you did read that last part correctly...AN ACID TRIP ENCOUNTER WITH A LION. Follow Matt Stocks on ...
Nov 05, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
British singer-songwriter & Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas joins Matt for this week's episode of Life In The Stocks. The conversation was recorded at Grant's home studio in Crouch End where he wrote many of Feeder's best known hits, and covers everything from the writing of Buck Rogers to Jon Lee's tragic suicide, plus topics like the music industry, social media, family and fame. Thanks to Grant for being such a nice bloke! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj...
Oct 26, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
QOTSA guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. The silver haired guitar god reveals the inspiration behind the band's latest album 'Villains' and talks about touring alongside Josh Homme with one of their mutual heroes, Iggy Pop. Troy also recalls some personal highlights from his previous bands (A Perfect Circle & Failure) and his years as a producer & recording engineer. He's had quite the career, and anyone with an interest in alternative rock should dive...
Oct 15, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ex-Reuben frontman, the inimitable Jamie Lenman, joins Matt for Episode 031 of Life In The Stocks. Topics covered include everything from ancient Egyptian history to sociolinguistics in 80s cinema and Jamie gives us the lowdown on his sophomore solo album 'Devolver'. It's an enlightening and engaging conversation with one of the most unique figures in UK music - and that's a money back guarantee. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks...
Oct 04, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 31
Life In The Stocks celebrates another mini-milestone this week. We're thirty episodes deep, and to mark the occasion Matt sits down for an-depth and honest discussion with his friend Frank Turner. Over the course of an hour, the pair discuss Frank's personal life and professional career, all the ups and downs that life has thrown at him along the way, and the struggle of growing old gracefully in the business of rock 'n' roll. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj C...
Oct 01, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The life of a musician can be tough on the body and mind, especially when you throw alcohol in the mix. Here, in Episode 029 of Life In The Stocks, punk troubadour Dave Hause (The Loved Ones) discusses his new found sobriety, which leads to a deeper discussion about friendship, maturity, creativity and music. Thanks to Dave for being such a great guest and a stand up guy. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support th...
Sep 19, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to this monster two hour interview with Lee Dainton from Dirty Sanchez. Listener discretion is mostly certainly advised. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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/lifeinthestocks Matt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians &a...
Sep 13, 2017•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Our guest this week is Welsh singer and gravel-toned frontman of the Stereophonics, Kelly Jones. As the band gear up to release their tenth studio album (Scream Above the Sounds), Matt visited Kelly at the band's rehearsal space to talk about the past, present & future of the Phonics. The resulting talk includes stories of five-a-side football with David Bowie, parenthood, partying, growing up in Wales, singing with Tom Jones, war & terrorism, technology & social media, and plenty of...
Sep 11, 2017•51 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Lagwagon leader and honorary Gimme member Joey Cape joins Matt for Episode 026 of Life In The Stocks. Over the course of 90 minutes the pair discuss a wide range of random subjects: dental hygiene, alcohol, memory loss, living in the moment, parenthood, the school systems in the US, Santa Claus, pets, technology, social media, movies, counter culture, punk rock, Lagwagon, Fat Wreck Chords, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes and Joey Cape's One Week Records project. There's something for everyone, r...
Sep 06, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We've got a great guest this week: acclaimed actor, writer, director and all-round queen of British black comedy, the delightful Alice Lowe. Alice is best known for her roles in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Hot Fuzz & Sightseers, which she wrote with co-star Steve Oram. She recently released her directorial debut Prevenge - imagine Taxi Driver but with a psycho pregnant female as the lead - and she sits down with Matt here to discuss acting, writing, directing, comedy, cinema and more. Pull u...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Maverick comedian, actor, broadcaster and movie maker Tom Green joins Matt for this special episode of Life In The Stocks. As a lifelong fan of the original prankster, Matt relished the opportunity to talk to Tom about everything from Freddie Got Fingered and The Tom Green Show to his battle (and ultimate triumph) with cancer and the stigma of being Tom Green. This is an episode NOT to be missed. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks...
Aug 21, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is the best kept secret in rock 'n' roll: Mr. Michael Monroe. Michael made his name in the early '80s as the singer in Hanoi Rocks, without whom there would arguably be no Motley Crue or Guns N' Roses. After Hanoi split in 1985, Michael began a solo career that's still going strong three decades later, and over the years he's forged lifelong friendships with a who's who of rock royalty: Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler, Axl Rose, Slash, Lemmy, Dave Grohl, Steven...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Mr. Jam Band himself, Warren Haynes, is Matt's guest on this week's episode of Life In The Stocks. From his work in two of the all-time great American bands (The Allman Brothers & The Grateful Dead) to his full-time band (Gov't Mule) and side projects that include The Les Claypool Frog Brigade and working with William Shatner, Warren has led a rich life and enjoyed a successful & eclectic career. He's also passionate about politics and this conversation explores what's going on in the wo...
Aug 07, 2017•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
OG Southern gentleman Charlie Starr is Matt's guest for Episode 021 of Life In The Stocks. The Blackberry Smoke frontman discusses his southern roots, childhood, family life, music, sobriety and more in a nice candid chat about life in a travelling band. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check 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 & ...
Jul 31, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 21
To celebrate this landmark episode of the podcast, Life In The Stocks brings you its most vulnerable conversation yet. The guest is Ryan Hamilton, formerly of Smile Smile & People On Vacation and now a solo artist in his own right. Even if you don't know Ryan's music you'll want to hear his story. Think Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac but with less cocaine - although Ryan did once smoke a joint with Woody Harrelson. It's a story of friendship, adultery and betrayal, and of second chances, hope and...
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
