Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews event producer, DJ, entrepreneur and the creator of Neon Carnival down in the desert, Brent Bolthouse. Brent and Stryker discuss all things Neon Carnival from how it started to how it's evolved. Brent talks to Stryker about the best Los Angeles clubs in the 90's and 2000's. Brent and Stryker talk radio stations they were both DJ's at...indie 103.1 and 106.7 kroq. Brent has been creating lifelong memories for people for 40 years! What a pleasure it was having him on! Make sure to follow @TedStryker on socials. Thanks for listening and have a great day!

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jeremy McKinnon, lead singer for A Day to Remember. Jeremy goes in depth about the band’s early years, including the great music scene in their home state of Florida. Jeremy also shares his memories from playing Warped Tour and the excitement that surrounded the band’s breakout single “All I Want.” A Day to Remember recently released their new album Big Ole Album Vol. 1 and Jeremy gives Stryker all the details on how it came together. A Day to Remember will be touring a lot in 2025, including dates with Avenged Sevenfold. Jeremy tells Stryker all about their friendship with A7X and why they enjoy sharing the stage with those guys. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens. Johnny goes through the band’s history, and admits he’ll never be satisfied with Highly Suspect’s success. The group revealed their fifth studio album As Above, So Below in 2024 and Johnny gives Stryker an in-depth look at how it came together. Johnny also discusses fights within the band, his awkward bathroom interaction with Muse’s Matt Belamy, and why he “F—ing HATES” one of his band’s biggest hits! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan. Billy offers a deep dive into the band’s latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, while offering insight into the dynamic between himself, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin. Billy also discusses Smashing Pumpkins’ tour with Green Day, the way music consumption has changed over his career, and the Corgan family rule on curse words. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand. The guys start out discussing fatherhood, since Alex’s son recently turned one. They also remember Franz Ferdinand’s first show in LA, which Stryker attended decades ago at the Troubadour. Alex then talks about Franz Ferdinand’s new album ‘The Human Fear,’ which will drop in 2025. Stryker has been playing the song “Audacious” on his radio show, and Alex reveals how it came together – along with an explanation why fear is a good thing. Alex didn’t always feel like he could front a rock band, and he tells Stryker how a random karaoke performance became life-changing. Alex goes further into Franz Ferdinand’s history, discussing his memories of the Grammys, the most terrifying gig he ever played, and how Franz Ferdinand found their indie rock sound at a time when most popular rock music was loud and heavy. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow @TedStryker @tunaontoast on Instagram and thanks for checking out the show!

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offered a record deal, and it's been a whirlwind since then. Their debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstacy,' came out earlier this year, and Abigail tells Stryker all about recording it with producer James Ford. Stryker was lucky enough to catch The Last Dinner Party's first Los Angeles show in 2023, and Abigail shares with him her feelings about LA. There's also a new album from The Last Dinner Party, 'Prelude to Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers.' Abigail explains why the band chose to cover such notable songs as Sparks' "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us" and Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game." Abigail also reveals the two artists she dreams of collaborating with -- spoiler alert, it's Chappell Roan and Nick Cave! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks (as always) for listening to the show!

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED. Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band. Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the pressure of writing the album Ixnay on the Hombre......which of course was the follow up to SMASH which dropped in 1994. Dexter and Noodles talk about playing early shows at house parties and gaining a fan base in Berkley, CA at Gilman Street. Dexter and Noodles tell the story of hooking up with both Ed Sheeran and Yungblud and what it's like inspiring such huge artists. Stryker and the offspring chat about the song "You're Gonna Go Far Kid" and how that song came together and is now part of the billions streamed club on Spotify. Stryker asks the guys about awards and the potential one day of being inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dexter and Noodles rule so much! Throw on the new Offspring album SUPERCHARGED and enjoy! Thanks for being part of the Tuna on Toast community!

In this episode, Stryker welcomes the great songwriter, singer and performer...Hardy, to the Tuna on Toast podcast. Stryker and Hardy cover everything from growing up in Mississippi then moving to Nashville and why his Dad playing the song "Alive" from Pearl Jam was so inspirational. The guys discuss the rock influences in his life as well why and how musicians like Jeremy from A Day To Remember, Fred Durst, and Chad Smith from the RHCP have all appeared on Hardy's albums from The Mockingbird and the Crow in 2023 to the new Hardy album titled Quit released in July of 2024. Hardy is a good dude obviously filled with tremendous talent! Make sure to find him on the road and take a deep dive into all of his songs he's been a part of! Thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast!!!

In this episode, Stryker welcomes from the band PHOENIX, Thomas Mars. Thomas tells Stryker about his love for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bewitched and the show Dallas. The guys talk about what life was like for Thomas growing up in Versailles, France. Stryker and Thomas discuss the timeline on why and how Phoenix went from a studio band to a live band. Thomas tells Stryker why he doesn't think the band will play album anniversary shows for WOLFGANG AMADEUS PHOENIX. New music from Phoenix is being worked on says Thomas! Thomas Mars is such a good dude and beyond talented. If you haven't seen Phoenix play live, find a show and go see em play! Thank you again for supporting Tuna on Toast!

In this episode, we welcome frontman of Judah and the Lion, Judah Akers to Tuna on Toast with Stryker. Judah and Stryker talk about the new album, The Process and how the 5 stages of grief have inspired the songs. Judah shares his love for K. Flay and how they met and how touring with Incubus and Twenty One Pilots influenced Judah. Thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast and please make sure to go see Judah and the Lion when they play in a city near you.

This week on Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Flavor Flav. The legendary rapper has a new song called "Every Where Man," and he tells Stryker all about how it came together -- including teaming up with Chuck D again. Flavor Flav also discusses the history of Public Enemy, as well as the group's lasting impact. Why did Flavor Flav start wearing a clock around his neck? He tells Stryker the story. Flavor Flav also reveals how Beastie Boys got him on his first airplane flight. He tells that story and explains why he, alongside the Beastie Boys, helped pull down racial divides in hip hop. Flavor Flav goes into detail about Public Enemy's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and why the honor meant so much to him. Plus, is Flavor Flav collaborating with Foo Fighters? He gives Stryker the details of his conversation with Dave Grohl. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow us on socials, and thank you for supporting the show!

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday to Tuna On Toast. Taking Back Sunday's new album, 152, is out now. Adam discusses how it came together and reveals why working with a pop producer had a HUGE impact on this album. Adam also talks to Stryker about how recording technology has changed over the years and his own struggles to evolve with different digital tools. Adam joined Taking Back Sunday over 20 years ago and he takes Stryker through the story of how he met the band and originally became their bassist before switching to vocals -- even though he wasn't a singer! Later in the interview, Adam explains why Taking Back Sunday works hard to keep their concert ticket prices low. He also shows love for Post Malone and reveals what Taking Back Sunday learned while opening for Blink-182! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on Instagram, and THANK YOU for supporting the show!

This episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Butch Walker and Jayce Fincher of Marvelous 3. The band has been gone for over 20 years, but recently got back together. Butch reveals what led to the Marvelous 3 reunion and discusses the band’s new album, IV. The guys also go back in history, reliving how Marvelous 3 got started and their breakout song, “Freak of the Week.” Turns out, Butch didn’t think much of “Freak of the Week” at first, but it was Jayce who recognized the song’s potential. The guys also discuss the highs and lows of success, including some dark times right before Marvelous 3 broke up. Butch Walker has had a very successful career as a songwriter and producer, working with artists like Taylor Swift, Pink, Weezer, Avril Lavigne and Fall Out Boy. Butch tells Stryker what he brings to the table when he’s working with other artists, and the importance of finding the right kind of producer. Marvelous 3 have a handful of reunion performances in 2023. Butch and Jayce admitted their excitement for the gigs – and even teased the potential for more shows to come. Leave us a review, follow Tuna On Toast and Ted Stryker on socials, and thank you for your support!