Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS: NonComPod

Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS: NonComPod

From The Comedian's Comedian Podcast by Stuart Goldsmith

March 27, 2026 · 1h 30m

About this episode

Stuart Goldsmith interviews Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS about their new album and the complexities of being in a band today.

I’m joined by Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS for a very special NonComPod. The Colchester punk-fuelled melodic rock four-piece who’ve supported The Hives, Frank Turner and Flogging Molly are back with their fourth studio album, ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM , which is out today. We discuss: how the band survived through playing in strangers' living rooms the real economics on being in a band in 2026 how becoming a parent shapes a creative career why punk isn’t dead… it’s just complicated now the complex nature of parasocial relationships managing anxiety in creative work and we find out if Johnny is happy... Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including: the parallels between song writing and stand-up the strange pressure of releasing new music and how lifestyle changes have shaped the band 👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram , YouTube & TikTok . Catch Up with PET NEEDS: PET NEEDS’ fourth studio ‘ ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM ’ is out now wherever you buy records from! Find out more about the band at petneedsband.com…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Goldsmith

Guest: Johnny Marriott

Topics covered

  • music industry
  • punk rock
  • creative careers
  • parenthood
  • anxiety management
  • parasocial relationships

Keywords

  • PET NEEDS
  • punk rock
  • music economics
  • creative anxiety
  • parenthood
  • songwriting
  • living room concerts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PET NEEDS

Books & works: ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM

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