New York punk legend Jesse Malin is Matt's guest for Episode 019 of Life In The Stocks. For anyone not acquainted Jesse, this conversation is the perfect introduction to what he's all about: music, movies, comedy, bar culture, romance, travelling the world, making connections, sharing stories and living life. It's an inspiring interview and one you're guaranteed to enjoy. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support th...
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Music industry legend Alan McGee joins Matt this week to discuss his childhood in Glasgow and the bands and artists that inspired him growing up, the independent music scene in the 80s, the key records that he put out on Creation Records in the 90s, signing Oasis, his struggles with drugs, his family life, friendships with the likes of Malcolm McLaren, Tony Wilson, Bobby Gillespie & Noel Gallagher, and so much more. Because you can't have the story of British indie music without Alan McGee. ...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Shaun Ryder is a British institution, recognised as much for his larger than life persona and excessive drug use as for his unique work in Black Grape and the rave era-defining Happy Mondays. He's slowed down the partying in recent years and the hell raising days are a thing of the past, but with new music from both Black Grape and Happy Mondays on the way, Ryder's in the best shape of his life and the future looks brighter than ever for our kid. Someone call the cops!!! Follow Matt Stocks on Fa...
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Steve Diggle plays guitar, writes songs and occasionally sings in legendary Manchester punk band the Buzzcocks. He's the yin to frontman Pete Shelley's yang, and during his 62 years on the planet he's seen and done an awful lot - and he's still got the attitude and stamina of a man half his age. He's also collected a fair few stories along the way, from touring with The Clash on the White Riot Tour to playing shows with Nirvana just days before Kurt Cobain's death. If you have even a passing int...
Jun 15, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Not only is Clem Burke an OG member of Blondie - one of the most iconic bands in the world - he's also played with Iggy Pop, Pete Townsend, Bob Dylan, Joan Jett, the Ramones and the Eurythmics to name just a few. He's a legend and a gentleman, and whilst Blondie were in town Matt sat down with Clem to discuss his amazing 40 year musical career. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kind...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 15
It's two for the price of one this week as Pauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson from The Selecter join Matt to discuss music, politics, society & culture in a particularly powerful and topical episode of Life In The Stocks. 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/...
May 22, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to Episode 013 of Life In The Stocks. Unlucky for some, but not for you, because you get to hear a nice philosophical chat with one of the nicest guys in music. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Roger Lima from Less Than Jake. 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.co...
May 14, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Two Matts are better than one and Episode 012 of Life In The Stocks sees guest and host discuss a wide range of topics from drugs and religion to friendship and music, social media and the music industry, life, the creative process, and everything that makes us tick. So, what are you waiting for? Hit play NOW if you're alive out there. 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 extr...
May 07, 2017•52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ex-Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon joins Matt this week to talk politics, parenthood, musical projects and more. Things get a little bit awkward in places, but some revealing truths emerge along the way. 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 ...
Apr 23, 2017•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
To celebrate the first milestone (10 shows) in the lifespan of Life In The Stocks, Matt welcomes on to this week's show one of his all-time heroes: John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, from the Sex Pistols & Public Image Ltd. John's a complicated, contradictory and controversial figure, but he's also (as this conversation will hopefully prove) an intelligent, sensitive and caring human being - not to mention one of the most unique artists & songwriters the UK has ever produced. Never mind the ...
Apr 16, 2017•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
There's two sides to Airbourne leader Joel O'Keeffe: the onstage rock 'n' roll mad man and the offstage rock 'n' roll mad man. However, behind these rock 'n' roll personas lies a thoughtful, intelligent and down-to-earth bloke, and that's the guy you'll hear in this conversation. And as long as you're alive, and as long as we're alive, rock 'n' roll will never die!!! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this po...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
From his early days as a Sound Engineer at CBGB's to the decades he's spent fronting alternative metal pioneers Prong, Tommy Victor has worked with everybody from Glenn Danzig & Al Jourgensen to Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson, and it all gets covered in this episode of Life In The Stocks, alongside themes of fame, success, happiness, Beavis & Butthead, and the way the world's moving and the implications that has for the future of rock music. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / In...
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nick Oliveri is one of the last true rock 'n' roll outlaws, and he joins Matt in this episode of Life In The Stocks to discuss his eventful life & career. He talks Kyuss & the desert rock scene that kickstarted his journey in music, his times with Blag Dahlia in punk rock band the Dwarves, his turbulent friendship & creative partnership with Josh Homme, playing with Dave Grohl, touring with Motorhead, and various other rock 'n' roll tales from the road less travelled. Follow Matt Sto...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Celebrated actor and musician Kyle Gass joins Matt for Episode Six of Life In The Stocks to discuss his extensive movie and music career. We hear all about his friendship with Tenacious D partner Jack Black, and what it was like to work with everyone from Tim Robbins and Cameron Crowe to Dave Grohl, Meatloaf and Dio. We are but men, Rock!!! (This was the first podcast ever recorded for this series, and to say we hadn't yet figured out the equipment is an understatement, hence the AWFUL quality o...
Mar 06, 2017•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Anyone familiar with Jesse Leach's work will know he’s a man with a lot on his mind and it all gets covered in Episode Five of Life In The Stocks: Killswitch Engage, friends, family, love, politics, healthcare, addiction, depression, subculture, social media, fashion, travel and much more. Jesse is a truly unique voice in heavy music - both on and off the stage - and this is perhaps the most honest interview he’s ever given. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Che...
Feb 27, 2017•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
My Chemical Romance's Frank Iero started playing in bands when he was just 11 years old. By his early twenties, he was performing in arenas all over the world. In this episode of Life In The Stocks, Frank tells Matt about growing up as an only child, cutting his teeth in the New Jersey punk scene, the rise and eventual split of MCR, his solo career, and other random topics like getting tattooed by Kat Von D and drinking tea with Brian May. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @m...
Feb 20, 2017•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In 2012, Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace came out publicly in Rolling Stone magazine as transgender. To say the last five years have been chaotic would be an understatement. But, as her recent autobiography ‘Tranny’ reveals, Laura’s entire life has been one long rollercoaster. Here, she discusses the intimate details of that ride, from the turbulent teen years to the trials and tribulations of playing in an anarchist punk band and Against Me!’s ultimate rise to fame. She also opens up about ...
Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dropkick Murphys frontman Al Barr has played more shows than you’ve had hot dinners. He sang with The Bruisers for ten years before even joining Dropkick Murphys, which means he’s been around long enough to know a thing or two about a thing or two, and in Episode Two of Life In The Stocks he schools Matt on the early punk scene in Boston, shares his memories of jamming with Bruce Springsteen, reveals how I'm Shippin' Up To Boston ended up in a Martin Scorsese movie, and discusses the inspiration...
Feb 02, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jackass star Steve-O has seen and done it all and lived to tell the tale. In this, the first ever episode of Life In The Stocks, Steve-O tells Matt Stocks about the time he met Motley Crue as a kid and went on to befriend Tommy Lee and introduce the band at a show in 2004. He also recalls the development of Jackass and discusses the friendships with his fellow cast members, before ending on a cliffhanger that teases a new feature film in the works. Expect strong language and tales of sex, drugs ...
Jan 31, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
