What do you get if you combine Rage Against The Machine with The Specials and Public Enemy? King Prawn, aka the very best of all the UK ska punk bands to emerge around the turn of the Millennium. This week's guest is Al Rumjen, frontman in King Prawn, and former vocalist in the Asian Dub Foundation. Al joins Matt for a pre-COVID sit down, back when Brexit was the main topic on everyone's minds, to discuss racism, nationalism, prejudice, heritage, and, of course, the history of King Prawn. Follow...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 169
And now for something completely different. A couple of weeks back, I got a message from my good friend Jesse Leach. He had a novel idea: that he come on Life In The Stocks, and not as a guest, but rather the host, and interview me for a change. So we switched roles. And this is the resulting conversation. I had an absolute ball recording it (apologies for the poor sound quality - I'm still figuring out these remote recording methods), and I hope you enjoy listening to it. Thank you so much to J...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 168
Dream Nails are Matt's favourite new UK punk band, and their singer Janey Starling has been someone he wanted on the podcast for a while. She's smart, informed, outspoken, engaging, passionate, funny, articulate - and one hell of a front woman. Dream Nails also happen to be one of the most exciting and important upcoming UK bands around. And with a lot going on in the world right now, it seemed like the perfect time to get Janey on the show. Unsurprisingly, we had an awful lot to talk about, too...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 167
Usually, when we put out episodes that are longer than 90 minutes, we split them into two parts, but we've decided to keep this one whole so you can get swept up and lost in the conversation. It's a DEEP one this week. And things get a little intense at times. But then that's what we do here on Life In The Stocks, and we hope anyone that's previously struggled or currently struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts will take something positive and inspirational away from hearing Jake's stor...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Matt's new boss Tyson Cornell is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. Tyson is the head of Rare Bird, an LA-based publishing company that's releasing Matt's first book, LIFE IN THE STOCKS: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives, in September. So Matt wanted to take this opportunity to invite Tyson on to the show to talk to him about his personal and professional journey, from hardcore basement shows and DIY punk tours to his time working at the legendary LA bookstore Book Sou...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 165
This week's guest is one of the funniest, most charismatic humans on the planet. He's an institution out of the city of New York. He's one of the last outlaws; the last of a dying breed. He is the man, the myth, the legend, Mr Vinnie Stigma - from the Godfathers of Hardcore, Agnostic Front. He joins Matt for a pre-Corona virus, pre-social distancing chat about New York history, hardcore and CBGB. Vinnie also reveals his wide range of unlikely creative influences, from Jimi Hendrix and Frank Sina...
May 25, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 164
This week's episode of Life In The Stocks features Chris No. 2 from Anti-Flag. Despite touring together in the past, this was actually the first time that Matt and No. 2 sat down and had a proper conversation together, and it was well and truly worth the wait. What you're about to hear is deep, intense, life affirming, vulnerable and honest conversation that goes to some pretty difficult and at times dark places, but always comes back to the light and a tone of optimism and hope, because that's ...
May 18, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Roger from Less Than Jake guested on Life In The Stocks way back in May 2017, and now, three years later, it's the turn of Chris DeMakes. Talking points include tour stories, partying with fellow bands, the Gainesville punk scene, Less Than Jake's trademark sound, their secret to success and longevity, the recent line-up shift, and that time they opened up for Bon Jovi on an arena tour across the States. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In Th...
May 12, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 162
We're back in business after a couple of weeks sabbatical and we're hitting the ground running with an epic-hour part podcast featuring Matt's old friend Thomas Ian Nicholas. Thomas is perhaps best known for his role as Kevin Myers in the American Pie film franchise and has appeared in an array of great movies over the years. We discuss everything from his breakthrough role in Rookie Of The Year to his latest role in Adverse, which Thomas also produced, alongside Matt's acting hero Mickey Rourke...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 161
This week's episode of the podcast is a taster of the daily quarantine radio shows that Matt's sharing over on his Patreon page: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks If you head over there now and sign up to the minimum tier for just $1 a month, which works out to around about 78p a month, you'll unlock access to the page and get a new 60-90 minute radio show every day from now until lockdown is lifted. That includes interviews and music. Sadly, due to licensing restrictions the songs have been cut s...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 160
We hope everyone is keeping safe and sane out there in lockdown land. Here's a little something to help pass the time in quarantine: an epic two-hour podcast with Jak Hutchcraft, a writer, filmmaker, musician and frontman with UK underground heroes WACO. Jak and Matt have been good friends for a few years now, so there was plenty to talk about and the pair go particularly deep. Expect discussions on spirituality, ideology, environmentalism, capitalism, evolution and humanity, and Jak's journalis...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 159
We hope everyone is safe and sound out there in Quarantineville. This week's episode comes to you live from Matt's basement, but was recorded a while back before lockdown kicked in. Our guest for Episode 158 of the podcast is Josh Katz from Badflower, and Matt spoke to the young frontman whilst the band were on tour in the UK about music, movies, soundtracking, songwriting, producing, politics, veganism, mental health, ego, narcissism, the importance of happiness and being true to yourself, and ...
Mar 31, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 158
This week's podcast features the delightful Skye Sweetnam from Sumo Cyco, who joins Matt to discuss everything from touring with Britney Spears to recording with Tim Armstrong - there's not many people who can say they've done BOTH. 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.patre...
Mar 23, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 157
It's all about CKY this week, and joining Matt for Episode 156 of Life In The Stocks is the band's drummer Jess Margera. Jess talks about growing up in West Chester with his brother Bam and parents April and Phil, the history of CKY - both the band and the video series that went on to spawn Jackass - the impact of Jackass, the dark side of fame, family life, skateboarding, his links to bands like Bloodhound Gang, Turbonegro and Clutch, and we also get the lowdown on Jackass 4. Follow Matt Stocks...
Mar 11, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Chad Ginsburg from CKY is Matt's guest for Episode 155 of Life In The Stocks. The pair talk CKY, Jackass, Bam and Jess Margera, GG Allin, drugs, partying, fame, the Warped Tour, recording at the Rancho De La Luna and a whole lot more. 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.pat...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 155
Welcome to the second episode of Life In The Stocks this week, with Dante Gizzi from Scottish rock band GUN. It's always a pleasure to welcome a Glaswegian guest onto the podcast, and Dante and Matt had a great chat. The new album R3LOADED (The Best of GUN) is out now on Silver Lining Music. 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 mi...
Mar 06, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Today is the one year anniversary of Keith Flint's passing and it seems like a fitting tribute to the late Prodigy frontman, as the main thread of this conversation is mental health, depression, addiction and alcoholism. Thanks to this week's guest, Dave McPherson from the British rock band InMe, for opening up and talking so candidly about his own personal struggles. Their new album 'Jumpstart Hope' explores and is informed by many of the themes discussed here and is available now on Killing Mo...
Mar 04, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 153
This week's episode of Life In The Stocks features an in-depth theological discussion with Dustin Kensrue from Thrice. Topics of conversation include religion, faith, family, parenthood, politics, creativity, and Dustin's own podcast Carry The Fire. Check it out! 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 intervie...
Feb 24, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 152
We have another punk legend joining us on Life In The Stocks this week in the form of Dennis Lyxzen from Refused, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, INVSN & Fake Names to name just a few of the incredible bands the Swedish vocalist has fronted over the years. It's essential listening for punk rockers everywhere. 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, fro...
Feb 10, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Can't believe we're already half way through Series Two of Life In The Stocks. And joining us for this very special landmark episode of the podcast is hardcore AND post-hardcore legend, hero & gentleman, Walter Schreifels. The Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand & Rival Schools affiliate (not to mention the plethora of other amazing projects he's been involved with) sat down with Matt the day after Gorilla Biscuits headlined the final date of the Persistence 2020 tour in London t...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Lovable rogue and celebrated UK country punk singer Beans On Toast joins Matt for Episode 149 of Life In The Stocks to talk touring, songwriting, festivals, drugs, politics, parenthood and a whole lot more. Be sure to catch him live in a town or city near you at the first available opportunity, and pick up his latest book Drunk Folk Stories for more tales from the road less travelled. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon pag...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls joins Matt this week to discuss 30 years of The Bouncing Souls, the story behind Lean On Sheena, the Souls influences, New Jersey and the impact of that city on the band, his favourite Souls tours, songs & albums, the legacy of the band, how married life changes the dynamics of a group, fatherhood, mediation, the secret to longevity and successfully navigating a career in the crazy business of show. Greg's one of the nicest guys in the music and it was a...
Jan 20, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 148
American hardcore guitar legend Greg Hetson joins Matt for this week's episode of Life In The Stocks to discuss his musical and personal journey from the LA 80s punk scene and playing in bands like Redd Kross, Circle Jerks & Bad Religion to getting kicked out of Bad Religion, the reformation of Circle Jerks, and his road to recovery and staying sober. The conversation was recorded out on the Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise last year. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mat...
Jan 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Joey C's in the house! Joey's been a dream guest of Matt's for a while now, and he doesn't do a lot of interviews, so it's an honour to have him on Life In The Stocks. Not only is Joey one of the coolest human beings you'll ever meet, he's also an absolute beast of a drummer and has played with everyone from Danzig & Queens Of The Stone Age to The Bronx, Zakk Sabbath and beyond. We covered as much as we could in this interview, but Joey will definitely be back for a Part Two when Matt heads ...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Here it is ladies and gentlemen...the final Life In The Stocks episode of the year - and indeed the decade. And it's the audio from my Evening with Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die) this summer. Wrap your ears around it and enjoy the final few moments of 2019. On a personal level, I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the show this year. You guys rule!!! Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon...
Dec 30, 2019•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 145
The podcasts are flying in thick and fast between now and the end of 2019 and Episode 144 features solo singer-songwriter Billy Pettinger. Billy is not only one of Matt's favourite artists, she's also one of his favourite people and this episode has been a long time coming. If you're someone who struggles with mental health issues, has been affected by depression or suicide, is a struggling musician, or been on the receiving end of sexual misconduct or abuse, then hopefully you will take lots of...
Dec 19, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Jesse Malin is back for his second appearance on Life In The Stocks, and somehow this episode manages to be even better than the last. 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 Musici...
Dec 18, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Episode 142 of Life In The Stocks is another double-header and a special one at that, as Matt sits down with Tyler Bryant & Caleb Crosby from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown to hear first hand what it's like to tour with rock 'n' roll titans like AC/DC, Guns 'N' Roses & Aerosmith. 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 mixe...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Nashville based singer-songwriter Kip Moore is today's guest on the podcast. He sat down with Matt after his sold-out show at the Camden Roundhouse to talk family, faith, politics, travel, touring, Nashville, the music industry, social media, marijuana and a whole lot more. And he might just be the coolest man in modern day country music - we'll let you be the judge. Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj Check out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this po...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Rock icon Scott Gorham is today's guest for Episode 140 of Life In The Stocks. The Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders guitarist has led an amazing life and amassed some amazing stories over the years, and Matt gets into as many as he can in this conversation. It's a good one, too. 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 ...
Dec 05, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 140
