Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Ryan Key, singer for Yellowcard to Tuna On Toast. After breaking up in 2016, Yellowcard reunited in 2022 and Ryan tells Stryker all about how the band got back together. Yellowcard also has a new EP called ‘Childhood Eyes’ and Ryan goes into detail about the EP and its title track. This summer Yellowcard will be out playing some of the biggest shows of their career to celebrate the 20tth anniversary of their album ‘Ocean Avenue.' Where is the real Ocean Avenue? Why was the song “Ocean Avenue” almost left off the album? And how quickly did things blow up for Yellowcard after the album came out? Ryan answers these questions and more. He also explains how he handles the band's haters, and details his deep passion for all things Star Wars. Subscribe to the podcast, leave us a comment or review, follow Tuna On Toast on socials and thank you – as always – for making this show possible!

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low. Alex details his early years and how he first started playing music, revealing that a Green Day song was the first thing he learned to play on guitar. He then tells Stryker all about how he met Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick, the other members of All Time Low. The band’s breakthrough song was “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and Alex recalls how things started taking off for his group. All Time Low have released nine studio albums, including ‘Tell Me I’m Alive’ in 2023, and Alex tells Stryker about the band’s evolution with each release. Being part of The Warped Tour was another major experience for All Time Low and Alex reveals how impactful the festival was to All Time Low’s career. Alex has also become close friends with Mark Hoppus from Blink 182. He talks about their friendship, what it’s like working with Mark and the future of their collaborative project together, Simple Creatures. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

In this episode, Stryker welcomes grandson to Tuna On Toast. Stryker was the first DJ to play grandson on the radio, and the singer looks back on how inspiring that experience was. One of grandson’s biggest influences is Rage Against the Machine. He discusses how excited he is that RATM is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even offers to perform with the band if they need him! grandson also has a fantastic new album called ‘I Love You, I'm Trying.’ It’s a very personal release and he tells Stryker all about how it came together. Grandson is touring with K Flay this summer. The two musicians have become close friends, and he details how that bond has formed over the years. Grandson also reveals how the Tom Hanks movie ‘That Thing You Do’ inspired him to pursue a career in music. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you so much for supporting the show!

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with David Beno Benveniste, CEO of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group. Beno is the man who signed System of a Down, and he reveals how he discovered the band and what it was like working with Rick Rubin on their albums. Beno’s other clients include Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, AFI, Alice in Chains and Deftones. He told Stryker about Davey Havok’s greatness, what makes Jerry Cantrell such a great musician, how Jonathan Davis strives for success and why he wanted to work with M Shadows and the A7X guys long before he ever signed them. Beno also shares advice for bands starting out today, as well as the concept of artists as “brands” that can build relationships with fans over years. Velvet Hammer also co-created the Sick New World festival. Beno reveals how that event came together and what the future holds for it. Click that subscribe button, follow @Tunaontoast on socials and thank you for supporting the show!

This week Stryker welcomes Tyson Ritter from All-American Rejects into the Tuna On Toast studio, and this already ranks as one of our all-time favorite interviews! From “Sing Swing” to “Move Along,” “It Ends Tonight” to “Gives You Hell,” All-American Rejects have cranked out some massive hits, and Tyson discusses his band’s backstory, as well as how toxic it was for him, at just 17-years old, to get caught up in the record industry. Could All-American Rejects return with new music soon? Tyson explains what would need to happen for the band to release something new after more than a decade away. More recently, Tyson launched the group Now More Than Ever, and he explains to Stryker how that project came together. Tyson is also a successful actor and has a new movie coming out called ‘Prisoner’s Daughter’ where he stars alongside Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox (aka Logan Roy from ‘Succession’)! He revealed to Stryker what it was like working with an acting legend. Plus, you’ll never believe the crazy story Tyson shares about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast on YouTube and everywhere you get podcasts. Leave us a comment or a nice review and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

This week, we’ve got another highlight from Tuna On Toast on the road at Sick New World in Las Vegas. Stryker caught up with Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down as he prepared to headline the festival. The performance also marked System’s first concert in over a year, and Shavo revealed his process to get ready for their set. The guys took a walk down memory lane as Shavo looked back on his band’s early club shows, including gigs alongside Deftones and Korn. It was around this time that System of a Down connected with Rick Rubin, and Shavo gave Stryker an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to work with the famous producer. The guys also discussed Shavo’s upcoming solo album, System’s chances of making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the stage trick Shavo learned from Gene Simmons! Please subscribe, leave us a comment and thank YOU for helping us continue to grow Tuna on Toast!!

M. Shadows joined Ted Stryker in Las Vegas for an episode of Tuna on Toast. It was the morning after Avenged Sevenfold played their first concert in 5 years. It was also the weekend of the Sick New World Festival. The guys discuss how M. Shadows thinks the performance went including what he gives himself outta 10! M. Shadows and Stryker talk about the new Avenged Sevenfold album titled LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker catches up with the Pierce the Veil frontman Vic Fuentes. Vic recently became a father and he talks to Stryker about the challenges of balancing his dedication to the band with family life. Vic’s daughter was born the day before Pierce the Veil’s new album ‘The Jaws of Life’ was released, and the guys take a deep dive into its creation. How did a dive bar impact the album? You'll have to listen to find out! Vic also discusses the bands who influenced him, including Pennywise, MXPX Saosin and Bring Me the Horizon, and why movies have inspired his music. Pierce the Veil have developed a deep connection with their fans over the years, and Vic explains the importance of that fan-band relationship. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, leave us a review -- and thank you for listening!

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with rising star Kailee Morgue. The two discuss Kailee’s childhood in Arizona, how Youtube helped launch her career and why No Doubt influenced her musical tastes. Kailee also goes in-depth on her recent album, ‘Girl Next Door’ and recaps her tour with Maggie Lindemann. Kailee is featured on the song “In My Head” from the soundtrack to ‘Scream VI’ and she tells Stryker about the amazing experience working with Mike Shinoda on that track – as well as her love of horror films! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, give us a follow on socials, and thanks for listening!  

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker catches up with 311 frontman Nick Hexum. Nick looks back at his band's early days, moving from Omaha to LA, why radio stations were initially hesitant to play 311, and how opening for Fugazi and Oingo Boingo impacted his career. Nick also recalls working with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal on the music video for "You Wouldn't Believe" -- and why Shaq threatened to sue the band! 311 has released 13 albums in their career spanning over 30 years, and Nick reveals that NEW MUSIC is on the way! He also details a scary RV fire in the band's early days that could have cost them their lives! Hear these stories and more on this episode of Tuna on Toast, then subscribe to the show and follow us  @TedStryker and @tunaontoast

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Deryck Whibley, frontman of Sum 41. The guys discuss some of Deryck’s earliest influences, including how the Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Pennywise influenced his career. He also looks back at the bidding war that surrounded Sum 41, and the way things took off for the band when “Fat Lip” became a massive hit. Deryck explains why an MTV performance alongside Tommy Lee from Motley Crue and Rob Halford of Judas Priest was one of the most important moments in his career. He also discusses the pressure he was put under when creating Sum 41’s sophomore album, a process he describes as “tortuous.” Deryck gives Stryker an update on Sum 41’s upcoming double album, Heaven and Hell. Will it arrive this year? Listen and find out. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, spread the word to your friends – and thank you for the support!

Please welcome to the Tuna on Toast with Stryker podcast, the very talented Michigander (Jason Singer).

Michigander and Stryker cover a lot of ground in this very fun episode. They talk about the new EP titled It Will Never Be the Same as well as what is was like collaborating with Chris Corrabba from Dashboard Confessional and how the Manchester Orchestra collab came to be.

The guys also chat about Michigander breaking his leg in three places while filming a music video to how his wife was severely injured in a terrible accident. 

From starting his career and love of music in a small town called Midland (Michigan), to playing covers in bars, to getting signed, Michigander has accomplished so much and sky is the limit!  Thank YOU Jason Singers aka Michigander for stopping by and thanks to you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast. Spread the word! 

Ted Stryker welcomes to Tuna on Toast, the super talented Frank Iero!

Frank, as you know, is a member of My Chemical Romance as well as the SUPER GROUP L.S. Dunes!

L.S. Dunes features Anthony Green, Travis Stever, Tim Payne and Tucker Rule. Their full length album titled "Past Lives" is now available!  It's an awesome 11 songs!

Frank and Stryker discuss playing The Troubadour, Frank at one point thought The Troubadour was his kryptonite. The guys also talk about recording the L.S. Dunes album and Frank getting severely injured falling off a ladder that could have been way worse than it actually was (and it already was bad)

The guys talk about how playing music with friends is not always easy. 

Frank shares how well bands like Underoath treated My Chemical Romance when they were a younger band.  He also gives love to Face to Face and Green Day. 

Frank tells Stryker how the My Chemical Romance song Foundations of Decay" came to be.

Frank Iero is so talented with a creative drive that is inspiring.  I'm super appreciative we got to spend some time talking.  Thank you, Frank!

And thanks to you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker! Spread the word! 

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Ted Stryker welcomes the frontman from the great band, Thrice, Dustin Kensrue.

They guys talk about celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album "The Artist in the Ambulance" and the Revisited album that is now available right now.

Dustin and Stryker talk about the early years of Thrice, growing up in Irvine, and working at Green Fly.

The guys chat about Thrice signing to a major label and what that process was like. 

Dustin reveals HIS favorite Thrice albums of all time!   They also talk about hearing their song on the radio and walking the fine line between being nostalgic and and relying on the good ol days.

Dustin and the guys from Thrice are so talented and deserve all the credit in the world.

Thank you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast and please spread the word!

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the talented frontman of the band Bush, Gavin Rossdale.

The new BUSH album is titled THE ART OF SURVIVAL.

Gavin and Stryker talk about the history of his band......The influence of the Seattle grunge scene..Life as rockstar and a Dad....The guys also talk about Bush getting their first record deal with Trauma Records and a whole lot more! 

Gavin is a great guy!  Make sure to see Bush on the road when they come to your city.  Thank you, Gavin!  And thanks to you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.

Ted Stryker welcomes the incredibly talented Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy to Tuna on Toast!

Fall Out Boy release their new album "So Much (for) Stardust on March 24th, 2023.  As we sit here today (March 2), the band has the number one song in the country with "Love From the Other Side".  Their very first number 1!!  The guys discuss what was the inspiration for the song...Pete also explains why not going back to the well of what Fall Out Boy created 15-20 years ago was so important when making the new album.  He did not want a retread.

Pete talks about all the rejection letters FOB received from record labels all those years ago before the release of "Take This to Your Grave".  Pete recalls a show in Wisconsin when his current manager Bob McLynn was at that show and saw that rawness and spark!  

Pete tells the story of how he (Pete) signed Panic! At the Disco and the messages he received from Ryan Ross and Brendon Urie.

Pete mentions the "magic" that Turnstile has as well has Lana Del Rey and Lorde!

Stryker and Pete talk about how Tim McIlrath from Rise Against is like his brother and that they were in many bands together growing up. 

Pete shares that he really wants the young artists out there to break through.

It was such a treat to chat with Pete Wentz, he's a huge talent and a really good dude (I'll see about his golf game in person) 

Make sure to find FOB on their huge world tour!  Thanks for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast! 

Here we go!  So excited to welcome to the show, from the awesome band White Reaper, Tony Esposito.

Stryker and Tony discuss all things White Reaper including...

The making of the new album "Asking for a Ride" and the difficulties in completing their 4th full length.  Tony also tells Stryker how the song "Pages" came together. They also talk about the journey from when their debut album was released released in 2015...to the "The Worlds Best American Band" to "You Deserve Love" in 2019. 

The guys talk about how finally White Reaper got to tour with Pearl Jam, post show hangouts with Eddie Vedder, and the excitement of the upcoming White Reaper headlining tour.

Tony talks to Stryker about his surprise when "Might be Right" hit number one on radio.

White Reaper are one of my favorite bands, make sure to do that deep dive on all their songs and find them on the road! 

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Ted Stryker welcomes Jared Watson from Dirty Heads to the show. Dirty Heads just released their ninth full length studio album titled Midnight Control produced by Ryan Ogren.  

In this Tuna on Toast Podcast episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the very funny and talented Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups. SSPU release their 6th full length album titled Physical Thrills on August 19th. Brian talks to Stryker about working once again with the legend himself Butch Vig! This episode is filled with so many random and funny weird conversations..From Brady Bunch Trivia to discussing the movie Jaws, Godzilla, Universal Studios and the Fast and Furious franchise. Brian tells Stryker that The Rock IS the reason why those Fast movies are so good! Brian and Stryker discuss Silversun Pickups history, from the early shows in Los Angeles, to getting signed by Q Prime Artist Management and all the fun stories that go with it. The guys also talk about Kate Bush and Stranger Things, SSPU has been playing "Running up that Hill" pre-show for a while. Brian also tells Stryker about the email he sent to Ed O'Brien from Radiohead to tell him how much he appreciates Radiohead and the EOB guitar that he's been using. Ed wrote Brian back!  Brian Aubert is a talented, fun, self aware and cool warm gentlemen.  Thank you for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes The Interrupters to the Tuna on Toast podcast studio.  This pod is filled with all kinds of emotions, it's a fun rollercoaster! 

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Paris Jackson to the Tuna on Toast Studio.

Paris just released a new song called "Lighthouse".

Welcome back to the channel!

Ted Stryker welcomes guitarist, songwriter, and overall good dude, Josh Klinghoffer to the Tuna on Toast Studio. Pluralone, Josh's band, just released another album titled This is the Show. 

Josh talks to Stryker about growing up in the Valley (Los Angeles) and listening to Morrissey, Depeche Mode, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC and Motley Crue. Josh tells Stryker how his Mom first signed him up for drums, not guitar. He started having friends (a full band) come over at an early age. At 15 Josh decided to pick up the guitar and learned to play without taking lessons.

Josh and Stryker talk about how he is normally the youngest in the groups he plays with. Josh mentions the great Bob Forrest, the band Bicycle Thief and first meeting Bob. Josh tells Stryker about the "bloody battle" he had with his parents about dropping out of school. 

Josh's new album is called "This is the Show"! His band is Pluralone. The album was born during the pandemic. Clint Walsh (Dot Hacker) and Josh worked together and found great harmony (both life and musically).

Josh also tells Stryker about first meeting Eddie Vedder and working on the album Earthling. Josh talks to Stryker about joining the Red Hot Chili Peppers at 30 years old and spending all of his 30's with them.

The guys also discuss Pluralone opening for Pearl Jam and also playing guitar with Pearl Jam during their set. Josh tells Stryker about his growth as a person and a musician.

Stryker has an idea for Josh to get coffee with Ilan Rubin from Nine Inch Nails and make some songs😊 Stryker asks Josh how he feels TODAY about not being a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers anymore. 

Josh and Stryker also talk about the work Josh and Chad Smith did with Morrissey! Josh says that Morrissey said it's his favorite album while it has not seen the light of day. The album is complete. Josh hopes the Morrissy album is released sooner than later!

Josh Klinghoffer is such a talented person, I also had a great time chatting with him, thanks for watching, sit back and enjoy another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker

First off, I'm sending condolences and all the love to Taylor's family, friends, and bandmates.

This interview/hangout with Taylor Hawkins and Stryker took place in 2017 at Studio 606 in Northridge, CA.

Taylor and Stryker talk about moving from Laguna Beach to the Valley, Taylor tells Stryker about moving to Venice Beach at 18 to be close to Janes Addiction and the music scene. 

The guys chat about Taylor's love of Mountain Biking.

Taylor tells Stryker about his first paid gig!  From Sass Jordan to in 1994 to Alanis! Taylor and Stryker discuss luck and Taylor telling Stryker about being at the right place at the right time. 

Taylor tells Stryker about wanting to start bands in high school that sounded like Janes Addiction.  He and Stryker talk about the band Sylvia.

Taylor also believes that there is another Kurt Cobain or Jimi Hendrix out there! He also believes Kendrick Lamar is a superstar!!

Stryker mentions that it's Taylors 25th anniversary in the Foo Fighters (2017)

Taylor Hawkins discusses the pressures...or lack there of early on in the band and how Dave Grohl believes in the notion of a band.

Taylor says the Foo Fighters were picked more based on personality than musical chops and how Taylor has learned from Dave while in the band.

When it comes to the song "The Sky is a Neighborhood", Taylor says that it's their "Black Hole Sun".  The guys talk about the making of Concrete and Gold and working with Greg Kurstin. 

Stryker mentions his love of the song "Range Rover Bitch" and Taylor tells a story about Liam Gallagher coming up to him at Glastonbury Festival and telling Taylor how much he loves the song!

I'm beyond grateful to have met Taylor professionally.  Taylor Hawkins created memories for millions of people that we will never forget. 

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Mark McGrath to the Tuna on Toast Studio for an in-depth interview.

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the talented songwriter, performer and entrepreneur Mike Einziger from Incubus to the Tuna on Toast podcast studio (aka my second bedroom)

Michael Einziger and Stryker talk about his new love for Curb Your Enthusiasm and Larry David. The guys discuss albums like Fungus Amongus and Science and relearning those early songs for the upcoming Incubus tour. Mike talks about selling out musical venues like The Roxy and The Troubadour even before the band received radio play.

Mike tells Stryker all about the early Incubus shows and house parties, hustling passing out fliers, opening for Sublime and signing his first ever autograph. Mike and Stryker discuss MIXhalo, Mike is the Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of this wireless technology platform. They also talk about his latest venture which is called Versicolor Technologies..Mike is the Co-Founder & CEO of this biotechnology startup.

Mike tells Stryker about hearing "Pardon Me" on the radio for the first time and the success that followed. especially after getting added to the MTV rotation. The guys talk about recording the Morning View album. Mike tells Stryker that after Light Grenades he started to question if this is what he really wants to do the rest of his life....Record, promote, tour repeat. Mike is not sure if Incubus will be recording many more new songs.

Mike and Stryker talk about the connection Incubus has made with so many people!

The guys then talk about the disappearance of Elaine Park, Elaine went missing back in 2017, her car was found in Malibu. Mike and Stryker discuss the case as well as the podcast To Live and Die in LA (hosted by Neil Strauss) If you have any info, please contact 1800 551 3080 (the tip line).

What a fun episode this was with Mike. Incubus is such a great band with so many songs we all love. Thank you for watching and listening to another epiode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the creative force that is known as Mod Sun to the Tuna on Toast Podcast Studio (aka Stryker's second bedroom)

As Stryker says at the top, Mod Sun is a talented and prolific writer, performer, producer, musician, director and singer. The episode begins with Mod telling Stryker that they actually met 10 years ago when Mod was working with Cisco Adler out in Malibu! Mod Sun talks to Stryker about why he left his previous band many years ago which he was the drummer in...The band was called Four Letter Lie. They were a really good band! That was the time he became who we know as Mod Sun.

Stryker asks Mod Sun about his childhood growing up on a farm in Minnesota, raised by his Mom and sister. Mod mentions his Dad as being totally wild but someone who was also full of charisma.

The guys talk about Mod's documentary titled "Remember Me Just Like This" as well as the fact that Mod has been invested in the type of music he is making today and the scene, since he was 13 years old! Mod tells Stryker that it wasn't until working with John Feldman that he felt a feeling of "redemption". John was the first to tell Mod that he was good , that he was special, that he was full of talent!

Stryker and Mod Sun talk about his brand new song called "Rich Kids Ruin Everything", Mod worked with John Feldman once again and the artist Lil Aaron contributed as well. T

he guys discuss bands like Something Corporate and the song "If You See Jordan" and New Found Glory which leads to Mod telling Stryker about his first time meeting Travis Barker.

Mod Sun talks about going to a very early Fall Out Boy concert, Mod Sun was the only person in the front row area that knew the words to "Where is Your Boy Tonight". Mod tells Stryker about the time he snuck backstage and gave Pete Wentz an Ipod mini with Mod Sun's musical project called I'll Buy Myself, it was 10 songs!

The guys talked about Mod producing the new Avril Lavigne album titled Love Sux. Stryker also asks if Machine Gun Kelly bought Mod a new car after he kicked in his windshield!

Mod Sun is an awesome dude that is filled with talent and charisma, it was such a pleasure to have him on, thank you again for watching and listening to Tuna on Toast with Stryker.

The great Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional joins Ted Stryker for another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker. 

Ted Stryker welcomes the smart and talented frontwoman Lydia Night from The Regrettes to the Tuna on Toast Studio. Please keep in mind, this podcast was recorded/filmed way back early November! 

The episode starts with Stryker telling Lydia how much he still appreciates the birthday call from Lydia back in 2019.  

Fat Mike joins Ted Stryker for another episode of Tuna on Toast! The interview starts with Stryker asking Mike some hard hitting questions that were actually written by Fat Mike. This leads into some talk about Mike's Cokie the clown shoes which he wore in his uber ride. The guys chatter about Travis Barker here as well. Mike tells Stryker about the first time dressed in woman's clothes publicly, walking through the Heathrow Airport. The guys talk about the early NOFX days and the loan Mike got from his Dad to start Fat Wreck Chords. Mike tells Stryker about the first time hearing Smells Like Teen Spirit and the time he passed on going to Amoeba Records with Krist Novacellic. Mike talks about the difference between Oz Fest and the Warped Tour and how much he loved Warped! The guys ping pong all over the place as this leads to chatter about Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records, and Bad Religion. Mike talks about attempting to get his real estate license in 1989! Mike tells Stryker what he looks for in bands that he's signed over the years...and Mike says he's starting a new label, focusing on individual songs. Mike also reveals that he and the great rapper, the DOC are working together on a project called Co Defendants. Mike talks about meeting El Hefe, Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin aka Smelly, Stryker and Mike discuss what success actually means. Mike talks about why he never thought the band was a "radio band". Mike and Stryker chat about his new podcast called Fat Mikes Fat Mic. The guys take a shot of Tito's and talk about "Home Street Home", the musical. Fat Mikes gives a huge shout out to the awesome MJ Rodriguez, the first trans actor to ever win a Golden Globe! MJ will appear in Fat Mike's musical! Tuna on Toast then world premiers the song called "Catching Out", written Fat Mike and performed by MJ Rodriguez. The guys talk about Mike's time at San Francisco State and how he actually got the nickname "Fat". Mike tells Stryker all about the Punk Rock Museum in Vegas and the artists/musicians that are part owners..Bad Religion, Mark Hoppus, Fletcher, Pat Smear and more! Mike hopes Green Day will jump on board! Mike reveals to Stryker that there will be new NOFX music in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and Mike world premiers a new NOFX song called "Fuck Day 6". This is a song about Mike going to rehab. Mike shows love to Sum 41 and My Chemical Romance as being really good guys! What a fun hang with the legend himself, Fat Mike from NOFX, thanks for watching or listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast.

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the incredibly talented and smart creative wiz K. Flay to the Tuna on Toast Studio (aka the spare bedroom at Stryker's house).  Make sure to check out all of K. Flays music including her laters EP's...Inside Voices and Outside Voices.

The episode starts hot (before camera are turned on, mics are rolling) with an off topic chat about water anxiety, safe words, jumping out of airplanes and K. Flay not using a coaster on the table.

Stryker and K. Flay talk about her tour which is about to kick off, she's been preparing in a new and unique way for her.....Meeting with an acting coach! 

K. Flay and Stryker discuss song writing and co-writing with other artists like grandson, Bishop Briggs and Walk the Moon. 

K. Flay tells Stryker all about her first major record deal with RCA back in 2012 and what that experience was like.

This leads into lots of chatter about signing to Night Street Records (Dan Reynolds label).

K. Flay reveals her love for Soap Operas and sitcoms (Parks and Rec and Friends) as well as her love for DeMar DeRozen and the Chicago Bulls. 

K. Flay and Stryker ping pong all over the place, this truly is a fun filled, laid back chat!  On that note, sit back and relax with another episode of Tuna on Toast.

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Chris "Christo" Bowman and Gavin Bennett from Bad Suns to the Tuna on Toast Podcast Studio aka my second bedroom.

Ilan Rubin Is a drummer in the rock n roll hall of fame band Nine inch Nails!

Ted Stryker welcomes Chad Tepper to the Tuna on Toast Studio.

This is such a fun, emotional, and inspiring episode into the life and history of Chad.  While he is a star on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, Stryker knows of Chad solely through is music. 

Chad talks about his collabs with Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup and Travie McCoy, and tells a great story of how he struck up a friendship with Pierre Bouvier.

Chad shares for the first time publicly just how tough his childhood was, his family was homeless and struggling.  Chad gets into all the details, again, it's very emotional.

Chad lists The Killers, Sum 41, Good Charlotte and Lady Gaga as a few bands/artists he would love to collab with!

Stryker and Chad discuss his future endeavors which include potentially signing to a big time major label

Chad Tepper is a hard working and creative force, sit back, relax and enjoy another great episode of Tuna on Toast. 

Rise Against released their 9th full length studio album titled "Nowhere Generation" in June of 2021!  Tim McIlrath from Rise Against joins Stryker on a really fun and entertaining episode of Tuna on Toast. 

Ted Stryker unearths an interview heard by very few people with the late Jerry Heller (recorded in 2011)

Jerry Heller was a music manager, music agent and a business man.

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Ted Stryker asks Jerry about is career before his NWA and Eazy-E days.  Jerry worked with bands like The Standells, Elton John and Pink Floyd just name a few.  Jerry also names the one artists that rubbed him the wrong way! 

Jerry goes into detail about the circumstances that led to Jerry meeting Eric Wright AKA Eazy-E.  Jerry and Stryker talk about JJ Fad, the song Supersonic, The L.A. Dream Team, Rudy Pardee, the great radio station KDAY and the amazing personalities/DJ's on KDAY.  Jerry mentions guys like Juilo G, Tony G and Greg Mack! 

Jerry tells a great story of his first meeting with Eazy, MC Ren was also there and the guys pulled up in a Suzuki Samurai. 

Jerry Heller answers all of Stryker's questions about Ruthless, who owned the company, and about how it was determined how much the NWA members got paid. 

Jerry discusses not only his thoughts on why Ice Cube left the group, but also talks about his feelings towards Ice Cube after the release of the song "No Vaseline".  Jerry talks about his encounter with Suge Knight at Monty's restaurant. 

Jerry Heller then answers questions about Dr. Dre leaving the group, his importance to Ruthless Records and how exactly Jerry feels about Dr. Dre as a talent! 

Stryker asks Jerry about his relationship with Eazy, what was it like both working and personal throughout their years together. 

Jerry is a wonderful story teller who was sharp as a tack the day we recorded this interview back in 2011.  There are a ton more little nuggets you will hear!  

Thanks for listening, sit back and enjoy Jerry Heller on Tuna on Toast. 

It's a funny intro before the interview! Things went haywire in the house before Stephan arrived....had a plumbing situation...Stephan refers to the plumber as my roommate!

Stephan reveals some if his favorite songs from 2021! It's a rainy day in LA this day and the guys talk about good manners and Stryker asks Stephan about his love for LA (he's a bay area guy)

The guys talk about the new album called Our Bande Apart and the process of how it was recorded here in Los Angeles. Stephan and Stryker discuss the Third Eye Blind documentary which is available on youtube called "How We Hold Each Other Right Now".

Stephan tells Stryker that his mindset has changed, he doesn't care about metrics, streams, radio play or Grammy's and as a result, he's made much more music! Stephan also shared that he had another full album ready just as the pandemic hit, but the songs didn't feel right to release which is what lead lead them to the very honest and imperfect album.. Our Bande Apart. Stephan explains what an imperfect album means.

Stephan tells a beautiful story about knitting himself back together from the traumatized 6 year old boy that he was. Stephan brings up the saying....Comparison is the enemy of joy. The guys also discuss tension in the recording studio. Stephan tells Stryker that yes, absolutely that is important in the process. Stephan recounts a great story about producing Vanessa Carlton while Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were working in a different studio, Stephan walked right in and asked to borrow them for a song!

Stephan says to Stryker that Third Eye Blind is an indie rock band who are saddled with a lot of hits, he also tells Stryker about his love for Rancid and The Interruptors. It was just a few years back that they all met at a show....The KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas in Los Angeles.

Stephan talks to Stryker about his love of playing drums from a very young age and being a professional musician by the time he was 17. Stryker learns that Stephan went to Cal Berkeley for college and actually had a great time!

The guys then chat about getting a record deal, and why in the 90's it was so important to have a deal, that entire experience led to the writing and recording of the song "Graduate".

Stephan reveals that after the chat he's going to rehearsal and the guys are already making a new Third Eye Blind album, Stephan is not even close to slowing down and living off previous success.

Make sure to find the guys on the road, 2022 is going to be another huge year for the band! It was a super fun time hanging with Stephan, he's a very very talented guy, sit back relax, and enjoy another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes The Aquadolls to the Tuna on Toast studio!

The Aquadolls are Melissa Brooks, Keilah Nina and Jackie Proctor.

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Davey Havok to the Tuna On Toast studio to celebrate life and 30 years of AFI!  

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Bishop Briggs to the Tuna on Toast studio.

Bishop Briggs surprises Stryker by letting him and the world know she is engaged to Landon Jacobs from Sir Sly!  

This episode is filled with so much emotion! 

It starts out with Bishop Briggs talking about new music, the album is done, she's been working with Zakk Cervini!

Bishop Briggs talks about how tough the last year has been, the toughest anyone can imagine after losing her amazing sister Kate McLaughlin to cancer. Kate was so much more than just a sister as you will hear.  

Bishop talks about how this heartache does not match any other types of heartache. 

In this Bishop Briggs interview, Stryker asks about Bishop's move to Los Angeles at 17 years old, her time at The Musicians Institute, and her experience opening up for Coldplay before she had an album out! 

Bishop tells a very touching story of playing Red Rocks Amphitheater and having a spiritual experience especially during the song "Someone Else".

Bishop Briggs is beyond talented and strong.  She is also such a great person!

There is so much to take in! Sit back and enjoy, thanks for watching and supporting Tuna on Toast with Stryker.

In this episode Ted Stryker welcomes punk rock legend Lars Frederiksen to the show. Stryker and Lars discuss Rancid, Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards, U.K. Subs, and of course his new solo project "To Victory" and a whole lot more!

Lars talks about his last two non music jobs he had before he joined Rancid full time, and the day when Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman came to his work to ask how much money he needed to leave his current job. Lars discusses his childhood which includes how his Mom would take in punk rockers....she would let disenfranchised youths stay at their place and feed them..including Social Distortion way back in 1982. 

Stryker and Lars discuss his brand new project called "To Victory". Lars goes into detail on why he chose these songs for the EP and why he covered the KISS track called "Coming Home". Lars also reveals there will be 4 more EP's that will include original Lars Frederiksen music!

Lars and Stryker talk about Brett Gurewitz and what he has meant to Rancid and to Lars both professionally and personally. Lars discusses achieving a few bucket list items including playing the Oakland Coliseum, Saturday Night Live, and playing Madison Square Garden.

Lars also lists his top 5 wrestlers of all time, he answers the question.."do you watch Squid Game?" and has a great take on the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm. Overall, this is a music education mixed with a great story of achievement and how sticking to your guns is always the way to go! Lars is smart, thoughtful, and super talented, sit back and enjoy another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Palaye Royale to the Tuna on Toast studio.  Emerson, Sebastian and Remington discuss all things past, present and future including revealing for the first time, the name of their upcoming 4th album, Fever Dream .

In this interview with Stryker, Palaye Royale talk about fighting amongst themselves, what lead to it, and how they have resolved the tension. 

The guys talk about playing early shows with Stone Sour and touring non stop city to city for very little money with no team behind them helping.  

Producer Chris Greatti has been extremely important in all ways.

The band also talks about what a tough decision it was to cancel their huge European tour, and instead tour with Yungblud.  Palaye Royale tell a great story about meeting Yungblud for the first time on Warped Tour and how he as a frontman influenced them.  

Remington tells the story of Dave Grohl approaching him after a performance and how much that meant to him. 

Stryker and Palaye Royale chat about how great and important their fans are.  And...how influential bands like Jet, Panic! At the Disco, Hanson, and INXS have been for them.  Palaye Royale also discuss their time under the Disney umbrella and what they learned all those years ago.

Palaye Royale have done an amazing job building their career on blood, sweat and tears, one show at a time and one new fan at a time. Also, huge kudos to their wonderful Mom Stephanie.  

There is so much to take in!  Sit back and enjoy, thanks for listening and supporting Tuna on Toast with Stryker. 

Ted Stryker welcomes to Tuna on Toast, one of the greatest frontman and songwriters of all time, Dave Gahan.

The episodes begins with Stryker telling the story of how this interview almost never happened as a result of Stryker not having his glasses on and misreading an email.

When Dave joins the episode, he reveals to Stryker that he loves Seinfeld and watched and watches quite often when he's not on the road (Depeche Mode or Soulsavers).

Dave reveals why he chose the 12 songs on the Imposter album to cover and the pressure to do the original artists justice.  Dave talks about Mark Lanegan's reaction in particular. 

Dave and Stryker talk about the process of recording these songs in Malibu at Rick Rubin's beautiful Shangri-La Studios, Dave tells Stryker it's the first time that the Soulsavers have ever recorded an album in the same room.

Stryker asks Dave about potentially performing these 12 songs live, "yes" is what Dave says, live shows are coming our way! 

Dave talks about his enthusiasm for recording and singing these songs as well as is overall excitement mixed with a couple nerves to release them all to the public.   He tell Stryker that this process to record Imposter started before the pandemic.

Stryker asks Dave if he watches the Netflix hit show Squid Game :)

This quick but fun chat ends with Stryker congratulating Dave on Depeche Modes induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

Dave Gahan is better than ever, he's smart, charming and overall just an electric dude! 

Good vibes all around! 

M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold joins Ted Stryker for another episode of Tuna on Toast.  It starts with M. calling Stryker on his way to the house to let him know that he's 5 minutes away.  In this interview, M. Shadows discusses the early days of Avenged Sevenfold, including playing the Warped Tour and creating the very famous Deathbat logo.  M. talks about how much an influence Southern California was on their music.

M. Shadows also shares the great story of meeting their manager many many years ago at The Rainbow in Hollywood and how early on, Avenged didn't want a manager. 

The guys do a deep dive on the brand new just announced Death Bats Club and what that means for the band and fans around the globe.   

Stryker asks M. Shadows about new Avenged Sevenfold music and when we could possibly hear it, AND, when will there be Avenged Sevenfold shows!?

Stryker asks about the City of Evil album and how the band went next level.  M. shares a story of how Good Charlotte helped the band..it's a wild story! 

Stryker and M. Shadows also have a really nice moment talking about the late great Jimmy Sullivan aka The Rev. 

This pod flies by, M. Shadows is a kind, selfless and cool dude who is also a super duper rock star! Thanks for listening! 

This episode is an amazing education on the history of Bad Religion, Epitaph Records, the punk rock scene and the man himself Brett Gurewitz. 

Before Brett joins the show, it starts off with Stryker explaining why he thinks he's going off the deep end (mostly because of his old dog and old pillows)

When Brett Gurewitz joins Stryker, they talk about the forming of Bad Religion in high school and how Brett, Jay Bentley and Greg Graffin met.  Brett discusses everything from how they got their first radio spin on KROQ with Rodney on the Roq, to their first tours, to creating the record label Epitaph Records. Brett also tell Stryker about when Fletcher from Pennywise told to him to sign a then new band called Blink 182.

Brett discusses with Stryker the thought process of testing the major label waters, and why for a time Bad Religion did sign to a major.  Brett also shares the strategy and benefits to giving the music away for free to people like Kelly Slater and Tony Hawk (surf videos and video games).

Brett shares the story of how as the owner of Epitaph, he "effed up" with The Vandals, he talks about the lesson he learned and how he made it right with the band.  Brett talks honestly about his sobriety and the events in his life that lead him to living a sober life.

In this interview, Stryker and Brett also discuss the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (not in yet) and being on the cover of Rolling Stone (it almost happened).

This episode is full of great stories, music education, and lots of inspiration.  Hope you enjoy!  

Before Upsahl arrives, Stryker answers the most popular Instagram questions he's received lately...Do the artists arrive alone or have a big group with them, and, do all the guests arrive on time?  Stryker gets very excited about the snack selection he has for his guests just before Upsahl walks in.

The interview starts with Upsahl talking about growing up in Phoenix and being the daughter of a punk rocker! Upsahl talks about all the different bands that would stay at her house and crash on the floor when she was very young. This leads to her knowing that she wanted to be a musical artist.

Upsahl tells Stryker about writing songs and releasing them in high school and the story of how her manager found her! It was all because of a Mx Frost cover song she did.

Upsahl details her journey to Los Angeles and the tough road it was in the beginning.  They also discuss her new album titled Lady Jesus and the inspiration behind the collection of songs.  Upsahl and Stryker discuss her dream collaboration and the bands she loved to listen to growing up.

It's a very fun hang and a great chance for you to get to know the very talented Upsahl. 

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker kicks it off telling a story of what Mike Shinoda concocted in Stryker's kitchen after the interview.  Mike calls out Stryker right away in the beginning of the chat for being nervous!

Mike tells great stories about the early Linkin Park tours traveling in a van while opening up for other bands and not being able to soundcheck.  Mike and Stryker also talk about Linkin Park going from somewhat obscurity to the biggest band in the world!  Mike and Stryker discuss the making of album number two, Meteora, and why all eyes were on the band when making it.  Mike also details LP's meeting with Rick Rubin and what their conversations were like before they recorded Minutes to Midnight. 

YES they talk about NFT's as well as Mike's favorite late night hosts, and the possibility of a Linkin Park tour.  Will there be a Strynoda record in our future?  Sit back, relax and enjoy... It's the one and only super multi talented Mike Shinoda. 

In this episode, Stryker talks about his last 7 days being more active than the previous 1.5 years combined, 3 big concerts in 5 days.  From Dave Grohl to System of a Down and KORN to The Rolling Stones.

Stryker welcomes 8x Grammy winner Finneas to the Tuna on Toast studio for a very fun audio ride.  They discuss his new album called Optimist including the song called "What They'll Say About Us" which was inspired by the story of Amanda Kloots and her husband Nick Cordero.  Nick was an actor and performer who sadly passed away from Covid.  

The guys also talk about everything from the feeling of being on top, to what the future holds at 50 years old, and, could there be a day when Billie records an album without Finneas.  

Finneas discusses what he looks for in an artist and what it was like working with Hanz Zimmer and Johnny Marr creating music for the 007 soundtrack.  

This episode is filled with many more stories that will inspire and enthuse, sit back and enjoy the very talented Finneas on Tuna on Toast. 

Before The Record Company joins in, Stryker is enthused over his giant boxers and xxxl T Shirt from Target while bursting with joy as he is about to head to Vegas to see System of a Down.  In this episode, Ted Stryker starts out with an apology to the band. Chris and Marc join the show, discuss their upbringings, early musical endeavors and their journey to Los Angeles. Once in LA, they talk about how the three of them came together (Chris put an ad out on Craigslist), touring with Brian Setzer and the wild ride that ensued recording the first album which lead to a Grammy nomination. These guys are humble and hungry in every way. Stryker and The Record Company discuss what it was like bringing a new member to the team (after two successful albums) in the form of a producer, the one and only Dave Sardy. The guys talk about the creation of the album Play Loud, which leads to a fun discussion about the Beastie Boys, attending Bonnaroo as fans followed by actually playing the main stage and covering Sabotage. In this interview with The Record Company, Chris and Marc also talk about their love of Seinfeld, Chris gushes over Timmy the double dipper hater and Marc reveals he attempted to create a Seinfeld Trivial Pursuit game. All in all, it's a good vibe. Please support these dudes as they are full of talent and very cool people.

This episode starts with Stryker telling the story of the night he picked up Woody Harrrelson hitchhiking!  Tom Delonge joins Stryker as they discuss Angels & Airwaves and how the new album LIFEFORMS came together...Tom opens about about operating on the fringe for such a long time and the public questioning all is professional moves, from his departure from Blink 182 to "chasing aliens" to working with the US Government.   In this interview Tom also discusses with Stryker his contract with the government in regards to a craft of unknown origin.  Tom also talks about how Blink 182 got their record deal, the non-stop work cycle Blink 182 was on and how that affected his personal and professional life.  Tom opens up about his current relationship with Mark Hoppus, and how Mark's incredibly sad cancer diagnosis helped their friendship (episode was recorded just before Mark announced he was cancer free).  Tom also tells a hilarious story of the time he approached an employee at Christopher Nolan's company Syncopy Films followed by his crazy encounter with Chris Nolan himself. The episode closes with a story about what happened when Blink 182's record company came to listen to the album Dude Ranch for the first time, and, how Tom deals with critics today.  

This episode starts with Stryker detailing his departure from KROQ and the circumstances that lead to his calling it quits after 22 years.  Tom Morello joins Stryker to discuss his new album, The Atlas Underground Fire. In this Tom Morello interview, they also discuss his time at Harvard, his job as a juggler in The Renaissance Fair, his first rock star sighting in Los Angeles, and, the time when Tom was in his band Lock Up, he dressed up as Dave Navarro from Janes Addiction and actually played as Janes to fool the crowd, In addition, Tom talks about the ONE game show he WOULD host! He also describes his van ride with Rick Rubin to see Chris Cornell and how many shows Rage Against the Machine played before they got their record deal. Tom also reveals how the DJ Protohype ended up on his radar, and how three generations of Morello's appear on his album along with Bring Me the Horizon and grandson.  Hope you enjoy!

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It's happening! 

A random married couple I met in person told me they were going to send two million dollars my way!  What do I have to do for THEM? How did this all go down?  Do I have the two million? 

It's happening!  This is the preview of who and what's to come on my brand new podcast which debuts Tuesday October 5th.

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