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Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast106 - "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" x Gina Catalano, John Ryan (Keep Flying), Steven Klett, Candace Nelson, Molly Hudelson, and Jeff Todd (I Call Fives)Five guests join me to discuss "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" from The Young and the Hopeless, Good Charlotte's second album (2002). Yes, it's really 4 hours and 47 minutes long.
In order of appearance:
Gina Catalano of Black Is The New AP Style returns to introduce the song and discuss stats and some movies and TV shows it's been featured in.
John Ryan of Keep Flying discusses the song's background and dissects the lyrics (is fame/fortune bad?), pondering where the title may have come from.
Steven Klett explores the song's critical reception...
2023-03-154h 46Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast099 - "Riot Girl" x Jessie RayeJessie Raye is here to talk about "Riot Girl" from 'The Young and The Hopeless', Good Charlotte's second album (2002). We discuss what a "Riot Girl" is and whether this song fits in to the Riot Grrrl Movement, how women and their anger are portrayed in this song and in society, and how GC's own interpretation has changed over time. Plus, which Grey's Anatomy characters would be Good Charlotte fans?
A brief history of Riot Grrrl – the space-reclaiming 90s punk movement: https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/brief-history-riot-grrrl-space-reclaiming-90s-punk-movement-2542166
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2022-11-231h 40Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast098 - "I Heard You" x Jonathan HurtadoJonathan Hurtado joins me to discuss "I Heard You" from 'Good Charlotte', Good Charlotte's self-titled debut album (2000). We talk about the sting of rejection and how hard it is trying to fit in while you're still figuring out who you are; plus, Jonathan tells me all about his love of Paramore and what Paramore songs GC fans should listen to.
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2022-11-1653 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast097 - "Reason to Stay" ft. Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) x Yvi Krolow (@GCFam_Germany)I'M BACK! Yvi Krolow (@GCFam_Germany) is here to talk about "Reason to Stay" ft. Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's sixth album (2016). Yvi tells me all about her trip to Waldorf and why she created the @GCFam_Germany account; plus, we discuss the Biffy Clyro collab and the phrase "Mon The Biff".
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2022-10-121h 08Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast096 - “Ohmygod OMGMGK” by The Madden Brothers ft. Machine Gun Kelly (from Before - Volume One, 2011) x Ashley Godfrey + Ashley RayburnReturning guests Ashley Godfrey and Ashley Rayburn join me to talk about The Madden Brothers' "OhMyGod OMGMGK" ft. Machine Gun Kelly, from the Before - Volume One mixtape (2011). We talk about why MGK was on this particular song; his connection and similarities to Good Charlotte; and why some pop-punk fans love him and some... don't.
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2022-07-271h 38Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast095 - "Right Where I Belong" x Will Carey (Between Awesome and Disaster)Will Carey (comic and host of Between Awesome and Disaster) joins me to talk about "Right Where I Belong" from Good Charlotte's fifth album Cardiology (2010). Will tells all about stage presence as a comic and how finding joy in the work is key to consistency. Plus, we dive in to the meaning and power of faith - and how that relates to belonging.
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2022-07-201h 22Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast094 - "Break Apart Her Heart" x Carla JayCarla Jay is here to talk about "Break Apart Her Heart" from Good Charlotte's fourth album, Good Morning Revival (2007). She shares all about her career in radio as well as her podcast, Cracking The Coconut. Plus, we explore personal growth and how that relates to dating / relationships... and we touch on which Hogwarts houses the GC members would be in.
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Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast093 - "Secrets" x Gauraa ShekharGauraa Shekhar (writer and music journalist, co-founder of No Contact) joins the show to talk about "Secrets" from Good Charlotte's third album The Chronicles of Life and Death, 2004. She shares the story of how her writing career began - and how that lead to starting her own publication - as well as her thoughts on why the critical tide has turned towards GC in recent years. Plus, we explore the dramatic optimism of this song.
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2022-07-061h 03Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast092 - "The Story Of My Old Man" x Jay ChurchillJay Churchill is calling in from Australia to talk about "The Story Of My Old Man" (The Young and the Hopeless, 2002). He tells me all about how his older brother helped him discover music and his favorite Good Charlotte songs to play on drums; plus, the significance of the twins telling this Story (and what story they're actually telling).
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2022-06-221h 02Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast091 - "Thank You Mom" x Jordyn HajekJordyn Hajek joins me to talk about "Thank You Mom" from Good Charlotte's debut album 'Good Charlotte' (2000). We discuss our own relationships with family and the important role this song plays on the album; plus, we explore how spirituality, faith, and religion are actually quite personal to the individual.
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2022-05-081h 14Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast090 - 'My Immortal' (Harry Potter fanfiction) x Katie Kane (Secret Fangirls)Katie Kane (founder of SecretFangirls.com) is here to discuss 'My Immortal', the iconic + infamous goth/emo Harry Potter fanfiction - that features Good Charlotte. We talk about GC's role in the story, and which GC songs might soundtrack it. We also ponder a few big questions: who wrote this story? And - is it "real", or is it a parody?
Read My Immortal here: https://myimmortalrehost.webs.com/
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2022-04-141h 55Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast089 - "Moving On" (Youth Authority) x Victoria HathawayVictoria Hathaway joins the show to talk about "Moving On" from 'Youth Authority' (2016). She shares all about teaching ESL, discovering Good Charlotte in fifth grade, and more. Plus, we ponder the band's intention of this song and what its true meaning is.
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2022-03-3057 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast088 - "You Don't Mean Anything" (Simple Plan ft. Joel Madden) x Ashleigh LeeAshleigh Lee is here to talk about Simple Plan's "You Don't Mean Anything" ('No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls', 2002), which features Joel Madden. She tells me all about her concert photography career, as well as her graduate school work in integrated marketing and sports studies. Plus, we discuss the Good Charlotte + Simple Plan connection - how did the bands come to work together? What similarities do they have, and what differences?
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2022-03-231h 45Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast087 - "Sex On The Radio" x Amber CarterAmber Carter joins the show all the way from the UK to discuss "Sex On The Radio" from 'Cardiology' (2010). She tells me all about Kerrang TV and why this is her least favorite Good Charlotte album; plus, we both discover that this song has a music video?!
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2022-03-161h 02Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast086 - "Misery" x RJ Dionne (Always Grounded)RJ Dionne of Always Grounded is here to discuss "Misery" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007). He tells me all about falling in love with music and starting a band - as well as how that's paralleled his wrestling career. Plus, we ponder whether you have to be miserable to make (good) music.
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2022-03-091h 16Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast085 - "Ghost of You" x Simón TrespalaciosGenGC is BACK and Simón Trespalacios is here discussing "Ghost of You" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). As our first guest from Colombia, Simón tells me all about life and the music scene in Cartagena, plus his experience getting through music college and working as a composer, arranger, and producer despite having congenital amusia and vocal confrontation. We also have quite the rollercoaster ride reading reviews.
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2022-03-021h 34Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast084 - "Hold On" pt. 2TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness
Today, ten guests discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). I also share my own story.
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2021-12-291h 47Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast083 - "Hold On" pt. 1TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness
Today, eleven guests join me to discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002).
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2021-12-221h 51Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast082 - "Let Me Go" x Val BrownVal Brown is here to talk about "Let Me Go" from 'Good Charlotte', the band's 2000 debut album. She dishes on what it was like being a GC fan in the early days, this song's place in the band's setlist, and how their music has helped her through tough times.
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2021-12-0959 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast081 - 'Generation Rx' Retrospective x Caitlin Savage + Adam Grundy (Chorus.fm)Caitlin Savage and Adam Grundy join me to talk about 'Generation Rx' (Good Charlotte's seventh album, 2018) as a whole for this special retrospective episode. Caitlin and I discuss the central conflict of this album and how it fits in GC's discography; she also tells me about her GC tattoo. Adam tells me about his experience writing for his college paper and Chorus.fm, as well as defending his love of GC as a critic.
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2021-11-241h 51Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast080 - "Stick To Your Guns (Interlude)" x Jessica LibertJessica Libert joins me to talk about "Stick To Your Guns (Interlude)" from 'Youth Authority', Good Charlotte's 2016 comeback album. We discuss how this song might fit in a setlist, and how the themes present in the lyrics relate to major themes of GC's music - and career. Plus, Jessica and I bond over life in central New Jersey.
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2021-11-1055 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast079 - "Jaded" by Mest (ft. Benji Madden) x Brompton Jackson (Action/Adventure)Brompton Jackson of Action/Adventure joins me to talk about Mest's "Jaded" (ft. Benji Madden). Brompton tells me all about signing to Pure Noise Records, the viral "Barricades" video, and the barricades they're breaking down in the pop-punk scene. Plus, we dive into Good Charlotte and Mest's friendship, and how this song fits in to Mest's catalogue.
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2021-10-271h 22Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast078 - "Counting The Days" x Carolyn BelefskiCarolyn Belefski joins me to talk about "Counting The Days" from 'Cardiology' (2010), Good Charlotte's fifth album. We bemoan how this song hardly got played live, discuss our respective adventures to La Plata High School, and Carolyn tells me all about her art/design work including her long-running comic strip 'Curls'.
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2021-10-131h 13Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast077 - "Beautiful Place" x Lee SizemoreLee Sizemore joins me to talk about "Beautiful Place" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007), Good Charlotte's fourth album. Lee tells me all about his love of photography and nature; we debate whether the song's title is "Beautiful Place" or "A Beautiful Place", and also reminisce on some beautiful places we've seen.
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2021-09-2943 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast076 - "Walk Away (Maybe)" x Andrea HuertaAndrea Huerta joins me to talk "Walk Away (Maybe)" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004), Good Charlotte's third album. Andrea tells me all about working in radio; we also discuss whether GC is a religious band and how this album marked a turning point.
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2021-09-1557 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast075 - "Say Anything" x Kaleigh (Good Charlotte UK)Kaleigh, creator of Good Charlotte UK (http://www.goodcharlotte.co.uk/), is here to talk "Say Anything" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002), Good Charlotte's second album. Kaleigh tells me all about her experience running Good Charlotte UK and how it's changed over time as the band's UK fandom has grown. We explore the origins of the song and compare it to the "Time After Time" demo.
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2021-09-0151 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast074 - "Change" x Jasmine MartinezJasmine Martinez joins me to tell me all about the connection she feels to GC and how music is in the family. We also talk about the pain of unrequited love and what it means to be "lost in the see-through".
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2021-08-1847 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast073 - "Generation Rx" x Alicia CherubinoAlicia Cherubino is here to discuss "Generation Rx" from 'Generation Rx', Good Charlotte's 7th album (2018). She tells me about her love of true crime podcasts (and why so many emo kids love them) and how GC helped shape who she is today; we also discuss and rank the band's various intro tracks.
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2021-08-041h 02Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast072 - "Life Can't Get Much Better" x Joey TrainorJoey Trainor joins me to talk about "Life Can't Get Much Better" from Good Charlotte's 6th album 'Youth Authority' (2016). Joey tells me about growing up in South Florida; plus, we dive in to the beauty of finding what, or who, you care about.
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2021-07-211h 04Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast071 - "Awful Things" (Lil Peep cover) x KeeperTW: Addiction / drug use; death and suicide
Emo-rap artist Keeper (Emmanuel Andrade) joins from the UK to discuss Good Charlotte's cover of "Awful Things" by Lil Peep. We dive in to Lil Peep and GC's mutual influence on each other; Keeper tells me all about his own musical background and the Guess I'm Keeper EP.
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2021-07-071h 08Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast070 - "Harlow's Song" x Sadie SanchezSadie Sanchez joins me for 070 to discuss "Harlow's Song" from 'Cardiology' (2010), raising her daughter, and what "GC Fam" means to her. Plus, we talk about the emotions this song brings up and how that relates to the Good Charlotte members' own lives.
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2021-06-2356 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast069 - "Where Would We Be Now" x Vanessa HébertVanessa Hébert is on the show talking about "Where Would We Be Now" from 'Good Morning Revival', GC's 4th album (2007). Vanessa tells me all about growing up in Montreal and her own experience interviewing bands; we also discuss our Good Charlotte tattoos, the origins of the piano part, and the two versions of this song.
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2021-06-091h 17Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast068 - "The World Is Black" x daenaIndie-pop singer and songwriter daena (daenamusic.com) joins me to discuss "The World Is Black" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). daena talks about moving to Nashville and how she became the artist she is now; we dive into how this song applies in 2021 and ponder whether it's about internal depression or depression due to the state of the world.
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2021-05-261h 04Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast067 - "The Young & the Hopeless" x Max Welti and Giuli Luongo (Give Me A Reason)On Episode 67, Max and Giuli of Swiss pop-punk band Give Me A Reason are here to discuss "The Young & the Hopeless" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). Max and Giuli tell me all about going to Los Angeles and working with Blake Roses of Pastel Recording Company and their "Sad" music video and new single "Funny". Plus, we explore the idea of art as a business/career and how that affects mental health.
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2021-05-191h 13Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast066 - "Walk By" x Jon Benjamin (Karma Kids)Jon Benjamin of Karma Kids (https://www.karmakidsin.com/) is here talking about "Walk By" from 'Good Charlotte' (Good Charlotte's 1st album, 2000). Jon shares just how Karma Kids have remained so productive over the past year and what it was like working with Kellin Quinn on "Nightmare". Plus, what happened on October 9th, anyway?
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2021-05-1257 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast065 - "Actual Pain" x Daryna SamoilenkoTW: Mental illness / addiction
This week, Daryna Samoilenko joins from Ukraine to talk about "Actual Pain" from 'Generation Rx' (Good Charlotte's 7th album, 2018). Daryna tells me all about being a newer GC fan and her music YouTube channel; we also dive into how mental health can affect musicians and our relationships with each other.
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2021-05-051h 27Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast064 - "40 oz. Dream" x Dave Gomez (Summer Curse)Dave Gomez (Summer Curse) joins me to talk about "40 oz. Dream" from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's sixth album (2016). Dave tells me all about coming up in the Chicago pop-punk scene and what's next for Summer Curse; plus, we explore GC's hip-hop influences and where they fit in 2016.
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2021-04-281h 15Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast063 - How I interviewed Billy MartinThis is a special episode: I'm telling the story of how I got to interview Billy Martin, Good Charlotte guitarist + keyboard player. I explain how I found my place in the local scene + music industry as a whole and who GC's hiatus and reunion fit in to that; how I prepared for the interview and turned it into the final story; and share some advice to writers, creatives, and aspiring music industry professionals.
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2021-04-2638 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast062 - "Last Night" x The HabitsSoCal duo The Habits are here to discuss "Last Night" from Good Charlotte's fifth album 'Cardiology' (2010). They tell me all about finding their sound and what it was like recording with Courtney Ballard; plus, we dive into Double Dare and which games we'd bin (and whether we could beat GC).
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2021-04-211h 19Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast061 - "All Black" x AviusMusic producer/engineer/artist Avius is here for 061 talking about "All Black" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007), Good Charlotte's fourth album. He tells me all about his start in music plus his thoughts on GC's foray into dance/electronic music. Plus, is this song emo? Is it goth? Could it be... a return to form?
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2021-04-141h 16Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast060 - "Predictable" x Jer (Emo Trash)Jer from Emo Trash (https://linktr.ee/emotrashpodcasts) joins me on 060 to talk about "Predictable" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004), Good Charlotte's third album. They tell me all about finding their place as an autistic person in their local music scene; plus, we discuss the power of learning to be yourself and connecting with others, and how punk the intro to this song is.
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2021-04-071h 30Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast059 - "Emotionless" x Angelo Gargaro (Spinning Thoughts)Angelo Gargaro of Spinning Thoughts (linktr.ee/spinningthoughts) is here to discuss "Emotionless" from 'The Young and the Hopeless' (2002), Good Charlotte's second album. Angelo tells me all about how he and the Spin Thoughts team share music and spread love; we also discuss the power (and side effects) of GC's vulnerability, and why the song is called "Emotionless".
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2021-03-311h 28Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast058 - "Seasons" x Fish (Gone Fishkin on idobi Radio)Fish (Gone Fishkin on idobi Radio) is here talking "Seasons" from 'Good Charlotte', Good Charlotte's debut album (2000). Fish tells me all about growing up in the Long Island music scene, bonding with his dad over GC, and what it was like interviewing Dean Butterworth. Plus: were (are?) we posers for liking this band? Are the band posers?
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2021-03-241h 15Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast057 - "Leech (feat. Sam Carter)" x Tiffany KobbTiffany Kobb joins me to discuss "Leech (feat. Sam Carter)" from 'Generation Rx', Good Charlotte's 7th album (2018). We talk about the mutual love between GC and Architects and which Degrassi characters would be Good Charlotte fans; Tiffany shares how the hiatus made them a better fan.
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2021-03-171h 01Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast056 - "Stray Dogs" x Isabella ArrudaIsabella Arruda is here talking about "Stray Dogs" from 'Youth Authority', Good Charlotte's sixth album (2016). She tells me about getting into GC at a very young age and the many adventures she's had at shows; we discuss what it means to feel like a "stray dog", and also ponder whether we might get a new album soon.
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2021-03-101h 02Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast055 - "Empty Spirits" by The Madden Brothers x Alex SilvaBonus time again and Alex Silva is here to talk about The Madden Brothers' "Empty Spirit" from 'Greetings From California' (2014). Alex tells me about growing up in California and going from a Good Charlotte fan to being a part of the GC Fam; we also dive into the background of this record and ponder the Madden Brothers tour that never was.
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2021-03-051h 11Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast054 - "Alive" x Angie CampbellAngie Campbell joins me on 054 to discuss "Alive" from 'Cardiology' (2010). She tells me about introducing GC's music to her kids and the special role this song played in her life; we also discuss how this song and album fit genre-wise and the fact that Good Charlotte seemed to predict 2020/2021 in advance.
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2021-03-0351 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast053 - "March On" x Jenn Evans (Let's Talk Records)TW: Mental illness / depression and self-harm
This week, Jenn Evans (Let's Talk Records) is on the show to discuss "March On" from Good Morning Revival, Good Charlotte's 4th album (2007). Jenn tells me all about how music brought her and her LTR cohost Emily McLeod together and creating a space for people to feel things with music; we also talk about moving from crisis intervention to healing, self-care vs. self-comfort, and more.
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2021-02-241h 17Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast052 - "The Truth" x Noelia AizcorbeOn this episode, Noelia Aizcorbe joins all the way from Argentina to talk about "The Truth" from Good Charlotte's third album 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). She tells me about GC fans in Argentina and Brazil, and we ponder what a music for this song might've looked like and the importance of telling the truth.
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2021-02-171h 16Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast051 - "The Day That I Die" x Drew Conte (I Call Fives)TW: Death and suicide
GenGC 051 is here and Drew Conte (bassist of I Call Fives) joins me to discuss "The Day That I Die" from Good Charlotte's 2nd album 'The Young and the Hopeless' (2002). Drew tells me about living in Southern Maryland, learning to play bass to GC songs, and what's new with I Call Fives. We also ponder whether this song glorifies or romanticizes suicide.
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2021-02-101h 27Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast050 - "East Coast Anthem" x Alex Fabio (America Part Two)WOWOW it's episode 50 (!!!) and Alex Fabio of America Part Two joins me to discuss "East Coast Anthem" from Good Charlotte's debut album 'Good Charlotte' (2000). Alex tells me how GC inspired him to speak his mind in music; together, we dissect what it means to "ride until the day we die" and wax poetic about the New Jersey music scene.
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2021-02-031h 06Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast049 - "Prayers" x Nina McLarrenFor 049, Nina McLarren - our first GenGC guest from Germany! - joins me to discuss "Prayers" from Good Charlotte's 7th album 'Generation Rx' (2018). Nina shares how listening to GC helped her learn English and how the band's fanbase in Germany has grown; we also talk about what it means to pray, and religion vs. faith and beliefs.
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2021-01-271h 15Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast048 - "Keep Swingin'" ft. Kellin Quinn x Tom Kunzman (18th & Addison)Feelin' great with 048 and Tom Kunzman (18th & Addison) joins me to discuss "Keep Swingin'" ft. Kellin Quinn from 'Youth Authority' (2016), Good Charlotte's 6th album. We talk about why Kellin makes such a great addition to this track, Tom tells me about 18th & Addison's cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", and we dive into a big question: did Good Charlotte sell out?
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2021-01-201h 32Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast047 - "The Innocent" by Goldfinger (ft. Good Charlotte and Mest) x John P. ParhomskiOh look, Episode 47 is another bonus episode, and John P. Parhomski is on the show to discuss "The Innocent", a track by Goldfinger that features Good Charlotte and Mest. John tells me all about catching the GC bug, and working for Fearless Records on Warped Tour. We also share our own memories of 9/11; plus, we discuss the origins of the song and how it rings true today, and GC's longstanding relationship with John Feldmann.
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2021-01-171h 26Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast046 - "Silver Screen Romance" x Jim Lorino (Scoopski)WOWOWOW we've made it to 046 and Jim Lorino, who makes music under the name Scoopski, joins me to talk about "Silver Screen Romance" from 'Cardiology' (2010), Good Charlotte's fifth album. Jim shares all about growing up in Philadelphia and his love of Weezer; we also discuss the actors namedropped in this song and whether this song marks a "return to roots" for GC.
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2021-01-1358 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast045 - "Broken Hearts Parade" x Justin Hensley (Punk Lotto Pod)Episode 45 is our first of 2021 and Justin Hensley, one of the hosts of of Punk Lotto Pod (http://punklottopod.simplecast.fm), joins me to talk about "Broken Hearts Parade" from 'Good Morning Revival', Good Charlotte's fourth album (2007). Justin shares his musical journey, and we discuss the reality show that loved GC, what POV this song comes from, and... horns. Yeah, we've got horns. Wait, is this a ska song?
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2021-01-061h 35Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast044 - "Mountain" x Elijah Witt (Cane Hill)Episode 44 - the final episode of 2020! - is here and Elijah Witt, vocalist of Cane Hill, joins me to discuss "Mountain" from Good Charlotte's 3rd album 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). Elijah tells me all about writing with Billy Martin and how GC has influenced him as a metal/metalcore musician, and we also talk about songs about religion vs. songs about romance, and why it feels so special to be a GC fan.
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2020-12-301h 16Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast043 - "The Anthem" x Scott Fugger (Fly On The Call)You know what it is... on Episode 43 I talk "The Anthem", from Good Charlotte's 2nd album 'The Young and the Hopeless' (2002) with Scott Fugger, host of the podcast Fly On The Call! We chat podcasting vs. writing, the origins of this song, what gave it staying power... and what movie it might have been written for.
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2020-12-231h 30Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast042 - "Last December" (SPECIAL EMERGENCY UPDATE)WOW OH MY GOD THERE'S A NEW GOOD CHARLOTTE SONG! It's called "Last December", here's a SPECIAL EMERGENCY UPDATE episode where I talk about the release, what the song is about, and what might be coming next for GC!
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2020-12-1927 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast041 - "Motivation Proclamation" x Jordan Black (Like Pacific)TW: Depression
Episode 41 covers "Motivation Proclamation" from Good Charlotte's debut album 'Good Charlotte' (2000). My guest is Jordan Black, vocalist of Like Pacific. We discuss how we get motivation and dealing with mental health issues while you're trying to "make it", and Jordan tells me about touring with GC.
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2020-12-161h 28Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast040 - "Self Help" x Chris Qualls & Lyndsi Austin (Tidal Babes)Woahhh the big 4-0! Chris Qualls and Lyndsi Austin of L.A. band Tidal Babes join me to discuss "Self Help" from 'Generation Rx' (2018), Good Charlotte's 7th album. Chris and Lyndsi talk how they met and life writing songs in L.A.; we also dive into relevancy and the importance of working on and taking care of yourself.
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2020-12-091h 22Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast039 - "Makeshift Love" x Maria Sherman ('Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS')For episode 39, I'm joined by Maria Sherman (music journalist and author of 'Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS') to talk "Makeshift Love" from Good Charlotte's sixth album 'Youth Authority' (2016). We discuss what made this the perfect comeback song, GC's relationship with the press, and how GC fits into the boyband narrative.
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2020-12-021h 14Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast038 - "Last Christmas" (COVER)It's a bonus episode, and I'm going solo to talk about Good Charlotte's cover of the George Michael classic "Last Christmas", included on A G.C. Christmas, Pt. 1 (2017). I talk about the meaning of the song, how GC's cover differs from the original, and the movie of the same name.
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2020-12-0122 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast037 - "Standing Ovation" x Marc Juliano (Goalkeeper)Woah, can you believe we're at Episode 37? Marc Juliano of Philly pop-punk band Goalkeeper joins me to talk about "Standing Ovation" from Cardiology, Good Charlotte's fifth album (2010). We talk about the art of simplicity and what it meant for pop-punk as a whole when GC broke into the mainstream; plus, Marc shares how Goalkeeper have kept true to their local scene while making a name for themselves on a bigger scale.
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2020-11-251h 24Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast036 - "The River" x Logan White (Substream Magazine)For lucky episode 36, I'm joined by Logan White (Digital Content Editor at Substream Magazine) to talk about "The River" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007), Good Charlotte's fourth album. Logan and I discuss why so many casual listeners name this as their top GC track and ponder the biblical references in the song, plus we go on tangents about All Time Low and Machine Gun Kelly.
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2020-11-181h 20Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast035 - "Meet My Maker" x Kate VertsTW: Death and suicide
Episode 35 is here and Kate Verts joins me to discuss "Meet My Maker" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004), Good Charlotte's third album. We talk about the two versions of 'Chronicles', how as teens we didn't realize just how dark this song was, and what kind of headspace you have to be in to write a song like this.
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2020-11-111h 48Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast034 - "Movin' On" (TYATH) x Nicky ParryEpisode 34 covers "Movin' On" from 'The Young and the Hopeless', Good Charlotte's second album, (2002) and I'm joined by Nicky Parry. Nicky talks about how her photography career has evolved over time; plus, the importance of talking about your mental health and how GC were wise beyond their years on this track.
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2020-11-041h 32Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast033 - "Festival Song" x Chase Nichols (Mascots)On Episode 33, Chase Nicholas of Cincinatti pop-punk band Mascots joins me to talk about "Festival Song" from Good Charlotte's debut self-titled album 'Good Charlotte' (2000). We discuss (surprise!) our favorite music festivals and debate whether Good Charlotte is really "punk"; Chase also tells me about the music scene in Cincinatti and gives some background on 'A Clockwork Orange'.
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2020-10-281h 13Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast032 - "Better Demons" x Loreana La CivitaWe're at episode 32 and Loreana La Civita joins me to talk about "Better Demons" from Good Charlotte's seventh studio album - and their most recent release - 'Generation Rx' (2018). We ponder what type of demons they might be talking about and whether certain demons can really be "better" than others.
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2020-10-211h 08Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast031 - "War" ('Youth Authority') x Erica BrownFor episode 31, I'm joined by Erica Brown to talk about "War" from Good Charlotte's 2016 comeback album, 'Youth Authority'. Erica talks about GC's music being an escape. We also discuss what kind of war they're fighting and what makes this song stand out from the rest of the album.
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2020-10-141h 12Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast030 - "Superman Can't Walk"It's bonus episode time once again - this week I (Molly Hudelson) am going solo to talk about "Superman Can't Walk", from 'Another EP' (1999). I share my thoughts on the song, give some background on Christopher Reeve, and ponder whether the song is mean and/or problematic.
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2020-10-0825 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast029 - "There She Goes" x Chris Doughty (The Wasting Time Podcast)This week I'm talking to Chris Doughty, one of the hosts of The Wasting Time Podcast (http://www.thewastingtimepodcast.co.uk/), about "There She Goes" from Good Charlotte's fifth album 'Cardiology' (2010)! As our first UK-based guest, Chris talks about GC's fandom across the pond, plus how he prepares for conversations that are both informative and down-to-earth on The Wasting Time Podcast. And... just who is the "she" referred to in the song title?
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2020-10-071h 11Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast028 - "Victims of Love" x Ashley GodfreyOn episode 28, I'm joined by Ashley Godfrey to talk about "Victims of Love" from Good Charlotte's fourth album Good Morning Revival (2007). We talk about that time Good Charlotte toured with Justin Timberlake, bond over shared love of Cleveland, and look back at the warning signs we wished we'd seen ourselves.
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2020-09-301h 17Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast027 - "I Just Wanna Live" x Travis HudelsonLucky episode 27 is here and Travis Hudelson (my dad) is here to talk about "I Just Wanna Live" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004), Good Charlotte's third studio album. Travis retells the story of the two times he saw Good Charlotte live, gives a drummer's thoughts on how GC's drumming has evolved, and shares what it was like raising a GC fan. We also talk about the music video and how this song marked a turning point for the band.
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2020-09-2358 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast026 - "Wondering" x Jesse CannonEpisode 26 is here and Jesse Cannon (http://jessecannon.com) joins me to talk about "Wondering" from Good Charlotte's sophomore album 'The Young and the Hopeless.' Jesse gives a producer's thoughts on this album, plus what he thinks GC did right or wrong to build their fanbase. Jesse also wins me over to a band I hadn't been fan of before - and, yes, we talk about dogs.
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2020-09-161h 16Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast025 - "The Click" x Devin and Patrick Parker (Til Morning)On Episode 25, I'm joined by Devin and Patrick Parker of Chicago pop-rock band Til Morning to talk about "The Click" from Good Charlotte's first album, 'Good Charlotte.' Devin and Patrick talk about growing up in Chicago and making music as brothers... plus, they play a special acoustic cover of "The Click"! We also talk about underGRADS and band tattoos.
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2020-09-091h 12Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast024 - "California (The Way I Say I Love You)" x Alissa GardnerOn Episode 24, Alissa Gardner joins me to talk about "California (The Way I Say I Love You)" from Generation Rx, Good Charlotte's 2018 seventh studio album. Alissa talks about her favorite GC songs to play on drums and the place California has in her heart. We also discuss the song's place on the album and GC's best closing tracks.
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2020-09-021h 06Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast023 - "Life Changes" x Andrew WendowskiOn Episode 23, I'm joined by Andrew Wendowski of Music Mayhem Magazine to talk about "Life Changes" from Good Charlotte's 2016 sixth studio album Youth Authority. Andrew talks about photographing GC on their comeback shows in the Northeast post-hiatus, plus how he balances freelance and touring work with running Music Mayhem. We also talk about the 2016 APMAs and how we've had to pivot as life has thrown changes at us.
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2020-08-261h 19Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast022 - 'Not Another Teen Movie' x Jackie MatsankaOn Episode 22, I'm talking to Jackie Matsanka about 'Not Another Teen Movie', the 2001 film in which Good Charlotte played the prom band. We talk about the soundtrack and GC's role in the movie, the movies it parodies, and how teen movies have evolved over time. Plus, we get to the bottom of just how GC ended up as the prom band!
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2020-08-221h 20Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast021 - "Like It's Her Birthday" x Nikki PhillipsOn Episode 21, I'm talking to Nikki Phillips (http://nikkiphillips.com) about "Like It's Her Birthday", from Good Charlotte's 2010 fifth album Cardiology. We talk about what this song is really about and discuss whether they're simply commenting or making a judgement call on the girl they're singing about, and ponder the release strategy and why this album wasn't as commercially successful as GC's prior albums. Plus, Nikki talks about getting her start in photography and moving to Los Angeles, and we reminisce about early 2000s fashion.
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2020-08-191h 30Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast020 - "Something Else" x Leah KnightOn Episode 20, I'm talking to Leah Knight about "Something Else", from Good Charlotte's 2007 fourth album Good Morning Revival. Leah shares a funny story from her first GC show, as well as her favorite GC songs to play on guitar and the one her daughter loves to hear on repeat. Plus, we talk about wanting things we don't or can't have, and needing to reconcile being happy with where you are while also wanting to improve.
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2020-08-121h 13Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast019 - "We Believe" x Shannen CarltonOn Episode 19, I discuss "We Believe", from The Chronicles of Life and Death, with Shannen Carlton.
Shannen tells me about being a Good Charlotte fan growing up in Australia and how she's connected with people who love the band all around the world. We talk about why this song's message is as relevant now as it ever was, and discuss how the song has aged and whether it's religious.
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2020-08-051h 11Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast018 - "A New Beginning" x Daniel Anton (Sorry Ghost)Hey look, GenGC is all grown up!
This week I'm talking to Daniel Anton, vocalist/bassist of Sorry Ghost, about "A New Beginning" from Good Charlotte's 2002 sophomore album The Young and The Hopeless. Daniel talks about Sorry Ghost's own "new beginning" with their album The Morning After, and we discuss Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, plus just what makes this song so iconic and punk-rock.
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2020-07-291h 10Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast017 - "Waldorfworldwide" x Mike HennebergerWe're back to 'Good Charlotte', the band's 2000 debut album, and I'm talking to Mike Henneberger (A Berger Joint, author of 'Rock Bottom at the Renaissance: An Emo Kid's Journey Through Falling In and Out of Love In and With New York City', founder of Zero Platoon) about "Waldorfworldwide". Mike talks about releasing 'Rock Bottom' and finding hope in the darkness. We talk about Beastie Boys and MxPx, dreaming of making it big, and what set Good Charlotte apart from their peers.
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2020-07-221h 15Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast016 - "Cold Song" x Sam WarrenWe've made it through all 7 of Good Charlotte's albums and now we're back with Episode 16 on "Cold Song" from 'Generation Rx', with guest Sam Warren. We talk about finding hope to get you through pain, and how we can be honest about mental health without romanticizing it. Sam also talks about her experience in the PR/writing world and touring with 18th & Addison.
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2020-07-1557 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast015 - "Cars Full of People" x Matt DrezdzonAnddd we're back! This week, I'm joined by Matt Drezdzon to talk about "Cars Full of People" from Good Charlotte's 2016 comeback album 'Youth Authority'. Matt tells me about his experience discovering the pop-punk scene, and moving to New York City after college. Plus, we talk about all the versions of this song that don't exist, but that we're dying to hear.
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2020-07-0859 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast014 - "Anxiety" x Ashley RayburnTW: Anxiety
That's right, it's a bonus episode! For Episode 14, I'm talking to Ashley Rayburn about "Anxiety" from Good Charlotte's 2008 remix/greatest hits album, Greatest Remixes. We talk about the origins of this song, vulnerability, and what it's like to live with anxiety. Plus, Ashley tells the stories of (some of) her many GC tattoos, and I talk about Twilight.
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2020-07-061h 20Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast013 - "Let The Music Play" x Kelly ZellerTW: Depression, suicide
It's lucky number 13, and this week I'm talking to Kelly Zeller about "Let The Music Play" from Good Charlotte's 2010 album 'Cardiology.' We talk about what it means to have such a strong connection with a band and the songs that have helped us get through life. Plus, Kelly talks about traveling the globe to see Good Charlotte and her dream of becoming a tour manager, and I talk about my GC tattoo.
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2020-07-011h 25Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast012 - "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" x James Boss (Reybee)For Episode 12 this week, I'm talking to James Boss (junior publicist at Reybee) about "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" from Good Charlotte's 2007 album Good Morning Revival. James tells me about how this song inspired him to start playing bass. We talk about hipsters, just how jaded this song is, and Nine Inch Nails and Cake. Also, we still miss people and places.
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2020-06-241h 01Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast011 - "S.O.S." x Taylor GleasonTW: Depression, suicide, loneliness
On Episode 11 of Generation GC, I talk to my friend Taylor Gleason about "S.O.S." from Good Charlotte's 2004 album The Chronicles of Life and Death. We talk about Warped Tour and black eyeliner, what it's like to hear bands open up about things that you've experienced, and why it's so hard to ask for help. We also talk about how the conversation around mental health has moved beyond glamorizing and romanticizing, to something more positive.
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2020-06-1751 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast010 - "My Bloody Valentine" x Joel Funk (Substream, The Alternative)Woah... double digits! This week I'm talking to music writer Joel Funk (Substream, The Alternative) about "My Bloody Valentine" from Good Charlotte's 2002 sophomore album The Young and the Hopeless. We talk about jealousy and whether this song is creepy or romantic. Plus, Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart, Netflix's You, and Conan Gray's "Heather."
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2020-06-1058 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast009 - "Screamer" x Casey Crawford (Virginity)Woah! We've made it through all of GC's albums and now we're back to their 2000 debut, Good Charlotte. This week I talk to Casey Crawford of the band Virginity (virginityisrad.com) about "Screamer." Casey tells me about switching from stand-up comedy to pursuing music with Virginity; we talk about not feeling heard and needing other people's approval as creatives. We also talk about how making music in a vacuum can allow you to be unabashedly honest.
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2020-06-031h 15Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast008 - "Shadowboxer" x Emily Berke (Waldman Management)On Episode 8, I'm talking about "Shadowboxer" from Good Charlotte's 2018 seventh studio album Generation Rx, with Emily Berke (of Waldman Management). Emily and I discuss what exactly is a "shadowboxer", how GC have turned their anger inwards, and how self-esteem and the way we talk to ourselves impacts how we experience the world. Emily also tells me about how this song reintroduced her to GC. Plus, the impact that Linkin Park had on this album.
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2020-05-2745 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast007 - "The Outfield" x Kait Kunzman (18th & Addison)For Episode 7 of the Generation GC podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kait Kunzman of 18th & Addison about "The Outfield" from Good Charlotte's 2016 comeback album Youth Authority. We talk about not fitting in and why it feels so big to find someone that understands you. Kait also shares her long history with GC, and how they inspired her songwriting as well as how they helped 18th & Addison foster connections.
PS: There is some background noise in this one due to how we had to record.
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2020-05-2049 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast006 - "Gravity Girl"Episode 6 is the first mini/bonus episode of Generation GC, and today I'm on solo, talking about the unreleased Good Charlotte song "Gravity Girl." I talk about the crushes and love interests that pull you down, and ponder what it was like hearing this song live at GC's first show. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
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2020-05-1523 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast005 - "1979" x Cassie WernerOn Episode 5 of the Generation GC podcast, I'm talking about “1979” from Good Charlotte’s 2010 album Cardiology. My guest this week is Cassie Werner, a longtime fan of Good Charlotte who loves spreading the word about bands of all genres. We talk about how important it was to hear Benji and Joel tell such a positive story of their upbringing, and ponder whether Cardiology is different or going back to the band's roots. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
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2020-05-1330 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast004 - "Dance Floor Anthem (I Don't Wanna Be In Love)" x Angela MastrogiacomoOn Episode 4 of the Generation GC podcast, we're talking about "Dance Floor Anthem (I Don't Wanna Be In Love)" from Good Charlotte's 2007 album Good Morning Revival. My guest this week is Angela Mastrogiacomo, the owner of Muddy Paw PR (http://muddypawpr.com) and the founder of THRIVE (https://www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/thrive), a music business mentorship and coaching community. Unlike most of our guests, Angela did not come in to this recording as a GC fan, so we had a lot of fun talking about her thoughts on "Dance Floor Anthem" and the band in general. We talked about G...
2020-05-0657 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast003 - "The Chronicles of Life and Death" x Scott Waldman (Waldman Management, Waldman's Words)On Episode 3 of Generation GC, I talk with Scott Waldman (artist manager at Waldman Management and host of Waldman's Words podcast on Idobi) about "The Chronicles of Life and Death", the title track from Good Charlotte's 2004 third album. We talk about "Goth Charlotte", how different timing on releases could've affected the band's trajectory, and Joel Madden wearing all white. We also talk about our exposure to political music like Green Day and Anti-Flag. Oh, and you'll find out which line made me go "AWWW SHITTT!" as a 13-year-old.
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2020-04-2943 minGeneration GC - a Good Charlotte podcast002 - "Girls & Boys" x Tyler Young (MAKEOUT)Episode 2 of the Generation GC podcast is about "Girls & Boys" from Good Charlotte's 2002 sophomore album The Young and The Hopeless. My guest this week is Tyler Young, lead guitarist of the band Makeout (Rise Records). We talk about summer camp and school dances, a reunion with one of the stars of the video many years later, and the politician that named this as their favorite GC song. Tyler also talks about how seeing - and later meeting - Good Charlotte influenced him as well as what it was like working with John Feldmann for Makeout's 2017 album The Good Life...
2020-04-221h 00Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast001 - "Little Things" x Gina Catalano (BITNAPS)It’s HEEERE! Episode 1 of the Generation GC podcast, talking about “Little Things” from Good Charlotte’s 2000 self-titled debut album. My guest this week is Gina Catalano, who runs the music/entertainment publication Black Is The New AP Style (http://blackisthenewapstyle.com). Gina and I talk about "Little Things", middle school, and birthday parties. I also talk about my bat mitzvah. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
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