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Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Brent Bolthouse- Creator of Neon CarnivalIn this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews event producer, DJ, entrepreneur and the creator of Neon Carnival down in the desert, Brent Bolthouse. Brent and Stryker discuss all things Neon Carnival from how it started to how it's evolved. Brent talks to Stryker about the best Los Angeles clubs in the 90's and 2000's. Brent and Stryker talk radio stations they were both DJ's at...indie 103.1 and 106.7 kroq. Brent has been creating lifelong memories for people for 40 years! What a pleasure it was having him on! Make sure to follow @TedStryker on socials. Thanks for listening and have a...2025-04-0943 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Jimmy Eat World - Jim AdkinsOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jimmy Eat World singer Jim Adkins. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Jimmy Eat World has released 10 studio albums. Jim tells Stryker all about their early days in Mesa, Arizona, including some of their first shows. Jim also reveals how a side hustle acting as concert promoters helped Jimmy Eat World get discovered, and shares his appreciation for the help Blink 182 and Green Day gave his band. Stryker digs into Jimmy Eat World's many hits, including "The Middle" -- which Jim admitted he never expected to become a timeless tr...2025-04-0833 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with A Day to Remember - Jeremy McKinnonIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Jeremy McKinnon, lead singer for A Day to Remember. Jeremy goes in depth about the band’s early years, including the great music scene in their home state of Florida. Jeremy also shares his memories from playing Warped Tour and the excitement that surrounded the band’s breakout single “All I Want.” A Day to Remember recently released their new album Big Ole Album Vol. 1 and Jeremy gives Stryker all the details on how it came together. A Day to Remember will be touring a lot in 2025, including dates with Avenged Sevenfold...2025-04-0329 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with B-Real - Cypress HillOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews B-Real from Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra for a special performance that has now been turned into a live album and concert film. B Real tells Stryker all about how the project came together, including the famous backstory involving The Simpsons. B Real also goes deep into the history of Cypress Hill, recalling how artists like Ice Cube and Public Enemy helped his band in the early years. What does B Real think of the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar? Was Cypress Hill really...2025-03-3147 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Highly Suspect - Johnny StevensOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens. Johnny goes through the band’s history, and admits he’ll never be satisfied with Highly Suspect’s success. The group revealed their fifth studio album As Above, So Below in 2024 and Johnny gives Stryker an in-depth look at how it came together. Johnny also discusses fights within the band, his awkward bathroom interaction with Muse’s Matt Belamy, and why he “F—ing HATES” one of his band’s biggest hits! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you fo...2025-03-1927 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Blame My Youth - Sean Van FleetOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Sean Van Vleet, the lead singer and main creative force behind the band Blame My Youth. Sean goes into his background as a musician and songwriter, including his time in the band Empires – and why the group ended. Sean dives into how Nirvana and Dave Matthews changed his life (in different ways), why he has so much respect for Chappell Roan, and his brief time as an actor. One of Blame My Youth’s biggest songs has been “The Break,” and Sean tells Stryker all about how it came tog...2025-03-1738 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Billy Corgan - Smashing PumpkinsOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan. Billy offers a deep dive into the band’s latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, while offering insight into the dynamic between himself, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin. Billy also discusses Smashing Pumpkins’ tour with Green Day, the way music consumption has changed over his career, and the Corgan family rule on curse words. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!
2025-03-1218 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Coheed and Cambria - Claudio SanchezIn this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and founder of the band Coheed and Cambria. Claudio tells Stryker all about the band’s early days, touring in a van and playing on the Warped Tour. He also discusses some of his biggest influences, including Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Black Sabbath. Coheed and Cambria have a new album called ‘The Father of Make Believe’ and Claudio gives Stryker a deep dive into some of the songs, including the new single “Someone Who Can”. Claudio also reveals there’s a song on the album that e...2025-03-1031 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTUNA ON TOAST with FRANZ FERDINAND - ALEX KAPRANOSIn this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand. The guys start out discussing fatherhood, since Alex’s son recently turned one. They also remember Franz Ferdinand’s first show in LA, which Stryker attended decades ago at the Troubadour. Alex then talks about Franz Ferdinand’s new album ‘The Human Fear,’ which will drop in 2025. Stryker has been playing the song “Audacious” on his radio show, and Alex reveals how it came together – along with an explanation why fear is a good thing. Alex didn’t always feel like he could front a rock band...2025-03-0541 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Cage the ElephantIn this MINI episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker talks to Matt and Brad Shultz from the band Cage the Elephant. In 2024, Cage the Elephant released their sixth album, Neon Pill, and Matt and Brad give Stryker all the details on how it was made. Neon Pill was especially important for Matt, their lead singer, who suffered through years of psychosis before getting the help he needed. He tells Stryker all about his journey, and how it inspired many of the songs on Neon Pill, including the title track. Another great song from the album is “Rainbow,” and Matt expl...2024-10-1617 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The Last Dinner Party - Abigail MorrisIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offered a record deal, and it's been a whirlwind since then. Their debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstacy,' came out earlier this year, and Abigail tells Stryker all about recording it with producer James Ford. Stryker was lucky enough...2024-10-1024 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Jim Lindberg - PennywiseIn this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early Southern California punk rock scene like? When did he know that Pennywise would be his life? Jim gives these stories and more. Over the years, Pennywise crossed paths with a long list of artists, and Jim mentions their history with Blink 182, The Offspring, No...2024-10-081h 09Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The Offspring - Dexter and NoodlesIn this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED. Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band. Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the pressure of writing the album Ixnay on the Hombre......which of course was the follow up to SMASH which dropped in 1994. Dexter and Noodles talk about playing early shows at house parties and gaining a fan base in Berkley, CA...2024-10-0128 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with St. Vincent - Annie ClarkWelcome to another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker featuring the fantastic musician, St. Vincent!
If you have not listened to her latest album titled All Born Screaming, start with song 1 and listen all the way through! SHe's released 7 studio albums so far in her career. Her songwriting and style and personality and attitude and strength and belief in her art is infectious.
St. Vincent is beyond talented in all ways! I'm super grateful she joined me on the show. Find her on the road and thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast.
2024-08-1229 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w HardyIn this episode, Stryker welcomes the great songwriter, singer and performer...Hardy, to the Tuna on Toast podcast.
Stryker and Hardy cover everything from growing up in Mississippi then moving to Nashville and why his Dad playing the song "Alive" from Pearl Jam was so inspirational.
The guys discuss the rock influences in his life as well why and how musicians like Jeremy from A Day To Remember, Fred Durst, and Chad Smith from the RHCP have all appeared on Hardy's albums from The Mockingbird and the Crow in 2023 to the new Hardy album titled...2024-08-0826 min
90mins On Film'Whiplash' [2014] - Wackoe, CE Garcia & Gabe "The Calilobo" with Ted Stryker.Not only has Ted Stryker been a staple of the West Coast radio waves for over three decades, but he's also a a true connoisseur of cinema, who's brought to us one of the most intense music oriented films of the 2010's: Damien Chazelle's breakout hit, Whiplash!Send us a textThank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!2024-06-211h 39Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Joe Keery - Djo - Stranger ThingsIn this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Joe Keery to the show!
Joe Keery is not only a great actor (Stranger Things and Fargo) but also a wonderful singer/songwriter/producer. Stryker and Djo (Joe) discuss the song "End of Beginning" and the process of how Joe creates music. Stryker and Joe talk all things from great Chicago movies to watching his own TV shows to feeling the need to prove he's a credible musician. Joe Keery rules in all ways! This was a fun chat, thanks for stopping by!
2024-05-2520 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Phoenix - Thomas MarsIn this episode, Stryker welcomes from the band PHOENIX, Thomas Mars. Thomas tells Stryker about his love for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bewitched and the show Dallas. The guys talk about what life was like for Thomas growing up in Versailles, France.
Stryker and Thomas discuss the timeline on why and how Phoenix went from a studio band to a live band. Thomas tells Stryker why he doesn't think the band will play album anniversary shows for WOLFGANG AMADEUS PHOENIX.
New music from Phoenix is being worked on says Thomas! Thomas Mars is such a good dude...2024-05-1528 min
Booker & Stryker PodcastBooker & Stryker chat with the Legend Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam"Chris and Ted" have a great converstation with the abosolute Legend Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam. He talks about his new music and new album "Dark Matter". Practicing with the band mates and how the setlist will work with so much music. Eddie also pulls out his guitar mid-interview and plays a few rifts. We play a round of "Once Must Go" with Eddie... A Cubs Champions or all of their Grammy wins. And Stryker also asks a great question about Netflix's "The Last Dance". We enjoyed haing some time with the Legend Eddie. Hope you give us a listen.2024-04-1324 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Jakob Nowell - Sublime - Jakobs CastleIn this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Jakob Nowell to Tuna on Toast w Stryker. Jakob tells Stryker all about his new Jakobs Castle album which is out now titled Enter the Castle. Jakob and Stryker discuss how the great Tim Armstrong worked on the album. Jakob discusses his favorite bands growing up like Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down and Tool! Jakob and Stryker talk about Jakob's Dad, the late great Bradley Nowell and what it's like to now be the frontman of the band Sublime, with Bud and Eric. Will Jakob and Gwen Stefani be...2024-04-1225 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Judah and the Lion - Judah AkersIn this episode, we welcome frontman of Judah and the Lion, Judah Akers to Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
Judah and Stryker talk about the new album, The Process and how the 5 stages of grief have inspired the songs.
Judah shares his love for K. Flay and how they met and how touring with Incubus and Twenty One Pilots influenced Judah.
Thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast and please make sure to go see Judah and the Lion when they play in a city near you.
2024-03-1232 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Jacoby Shaddix - Papa Roach
In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes the frontman of Papa Roach, Jacoby Shaddix. The guys talk everything from early shows in Vacaville to signing with a big label to releasing Infest. It's a deep dive of everything past, present and future. This episode is filled with so many awesome stories with a ton of inspiration. Jacoby is a talented and smart guy who is an awesome frantman! Thanks for listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast.
2024-02-1344 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Flavor Flav - Public EnemyThis week on Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Flavor Flav. The legendary rapper has a new song called "Every Where Man," and he tells Stryker all about how it came together -- including teaming up with Chuck D again. Flavor Flav also discusses the history of Public Enemy, as well as the group's lasting impact. Why did Flavor Flav start wearing a clock around his neck? He tells Stryker the story. Flavor Flav also reveals how Beastie Boys got him on his first airplane flight. He tells that story and explains why he, alongside the Beastie Boys, helped pull d...2024-01-3015 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Brent Smith - ShinedownIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown! Brent starts out talking about an elderly fan who recently went viral because of her love for Shinedown and "The Sound of Madness". He also discusses the band’s hugely popular 2008 album, ‘The Sound of Madness,’ and why it was such a major moment in Shinedown’s career. Brent looks back on his early days, his upbringing, and the band he was in before Shinedown. Brent opens up to Stryker about his previous battles with addiction and his journey to sobriety. He also tells Stryker...2024-01-2357 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Taking Back Sunday - Adam LazzaraIn this episode, Stryker welcomes Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday to Tuna On Toast. Taking Back Sunday's new album, 152, is out now. Adam discusses how it came together and reveals why working with a pop producer had a HUGE impact on this album. Adam also talks to Stryker about how recording technology has changed over the years and his own struggles to evolve with different digital tools. Adam joined Taking Back Sunday over 20 years ago and he takes Stryker through the story of how he met the band and originally became their bassist before switching to vocals -- e...2024-01-1649 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Matt Skiba - Alkaline TrioTed Stryker welcomes the awesome Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio to Tuna on Toast! Matt and Stryker talk about the band's new album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' and how he chose that title. Matt details his childhood and his Mom and Dad's experience in the Vietnam War. He also tells a story of going to see Social Distortion as a kid, along with early punk shows that influenced him. Matt shares his thoughts on songwriting and his surprising influences -- from Ani DiFranco to Elton John. Matt discusses his time in Blink-182 and how working with Mark Hoppus and Travi...2024-01-0248 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Marvelous 3This episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Butch Walker and Jayce Fincher of Marvelous 3. The band has been gone for over 20 years, but recently got back together. Butch reveals what led to the Marvelous 3 reunion and discusses the band’s new album, IV. The guys also go back in history, reliving how Marvelous 3 got started and their breakout song, “Freak of the Week.” Turns out, Butch didn’t think much of “Freak of the Week” at first, but it was Jayce who recognized the song’s potential. The guys also discuss the highs and lows of success, including some...2023-11-211h 01Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Michael C. Hall - Princess GoesIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews award-winning actor and musician Michael C. Hall. Michael is known all over the world for playing Dexter on the TV show 'Dexter' and David Fisher on the acclaimed series 'Six Feet Under.' Michael is also the lead singer of the great band Princess Goes, who recently released their second full length album, 'Come of Age.' Stryker asks Michael discuss the differences between acting and fronting a band, and how Michael got into music in the first place. Princess Goes will be out on tour soon, and Michael explains...2023-11-2127 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Blue October - Justin FurstenfeldIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker catches up with Justin Furstenfeld from Blue October. In the interview, Justin goes deep into the band’s history, discussing his inspiration, how he got into music, and what led him to the style of music he makes. Blue October were dropped from their first label, but Justin reveals to Stryker why he not only understood the move, but agreed that it was the right thing at the time. Justin also talks about “Hate Me” and how success went to his head. Blue October is releasing a triple album called ‘Spinning The Trut...2023-08-111h 01Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Josh Homme - Queens of the StoneageOn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. The band has a new album out called ‘In Times New Roman’ and Josh tells Stryker all about how it came together. The guys discuss inspiration for some of the songs, including “Paper Machete” and "What the Peephole Say." Josh has had a difficult few years but he explains to Stryker why he’s able to see a light at the end of the tunnel, and even reveals that he laughs when life gets especially tough. Queens of the Stone Age are out on tou...2023-08-0131 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Hoobastank - Doug RobbIn this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sat down with Doug Robb, singer for Hoobastank. The band's album 'The Reason' turns 20 in 2023 and Doug went into detail about the making of the album. Doug tells Stryker about the title track, "The Reason," and how he had no idea it would become a massive hit. He also reveals why the song's success changed things for Hoobastank, especially when it came to the band's public perception. This interview took place at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, and Doug talked about playing on a lineup of early 2000s...2023-07-0519 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Ryan Key - YellowcardIn 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 di...2023-06-211h 16Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Alex Gaskarth - All Time LowIn 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 Aliv...2023-06-131h 15Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w grandsonIn 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...2023-06-0642 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Beno - Manager of SOAD - KORN - A7X - AFI - Deftones - Alice in ChainsIn 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...2023-06-011h 02Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Tyson Ritter - All American RejectsThis 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...2023-05-301h 04Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Shavo Odadjian - System of a DownThis 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 R...2023-05-2324 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with M. Shadows Avenged SevenfoldM. 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.
2023-05-1527 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Vic Fuentes Pierce the VeilIn 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...2023-05-1149 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Kailee MorgueOn 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 soci...2023-05-0940 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Nick Hexum 311In 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...2023-05-0257 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna of Toast w Sum 41 Deryck WhibleyIn 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 creati...2023-04-2555 min
Fishonted - Ted JohnsonStryker Rods - Josh HopkinsUnless you have been under a rock you have heard of Stryker Rods. Stryker has come into the fishing rod market with a huge splash and is now selling their rods from Coast to Coast.
Based in Eugene, Oregon Stryker both makes and assembles their own rods in the Eugene facility. Starting from carbon fibre sheets, Stryker rolls, wraps, bakes and finishes their own rods. Their rods have quickly become to many recreational and professional fisherman the rod of choice.
Jost Hopkins is our guest today and it was...2023-04-1238 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Michigander Jason SingerPlease 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.
Fro...2023-04-0440 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance & L.S. Dunes)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 o...2023-03-2831 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Dustin Kensrue THRICEIn 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 ta...2023-03-2130 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Gavin Rossdale (BUSH)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...2023-03-1535 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Pete Wentz Fall Out BoyTed 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 re...2023-03-0235 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with White Reaper - Tony EspositoHere 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 tou...2023-01-2428 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Andrew McMahon (...in the Wilderness, Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin)
In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Andrew McMahon to the Tuna on Toast podcast studio.
Andrew tells Stryker all about Something Corporate getting the offer to play the When We Were Young Music Festival 2023 in Las Vegas and how that went down.
Andrew and Stryker chat about life in the 90's at Dana Hills High School and how Something Corporate came to be.
Andrew tells Stryker all about selling out the Coachhouse music venue while in high school, recording the album Ready...Break at The Galaxy in the middle of the night, and, signing a deal with Drive-Thru Records and MCA...2022-10-201h 26Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuan on Toast w Dirty Heads Jared WatsonIn 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.
Jared and Stryker first connected long before the first Dirty Heads album was released. The guys chat about a fun night on the Sunset Strip with M. Shadows and The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold.
Jared tells Stryker about how back in high school, both he and Duddy B would write rhymes....fun, funny, offensive rhymes. That lead to the guys writing their own origin...2022-09-1359 min
The Sketch O’matic ShowEp.4 - GUEST: Ted Stryker 8.27.22Sketch welcomes Ted Stryker in this weeks episode. Stryker is a radio broadcaster, actor, TV host, and is the creator of the 'Tuna on Toast' podcast. Ted made the move from The World Famous KROQ Los Angeles to iHeartMedia's ALT98-7 hosting afternoon drive along side Chris Booker (Booker&Stryker). Sketch takes you on a deep dive into Stryker's early beginnings in radio along with the who-what-where and how he moved from doing radio in Tucson, Arizona to the night show at KROQ to hosting some of the most popular TV shows over his impressive and extensive radio/media career...2022-08-2850 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Silversun Pickups - Brian AubertIn 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...2022-08-161h 03Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The InterruptersIn 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!
The awesome Aimee, Kevin, Justin and Jesse drop their new album In the Wild on August 5th.
In the Wild was produced by Kevin Bivona and recorded in the homemade studio Justin and Jesse Bivona built during the pandemic.
Aimee reveals that this is by far the most personal album she has ever written, totally autobiographical.
Aimee opens up to Stryker about her lifelong battle with depression and how the biggest...2022-08-0252 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Warped Tour Creator Kevin LymanIn this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes to the Tuna on Toast studio....
the man who founded Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman!!
Kevin tells Stryker about his life pre Warped Tour which included working Lollapalooza.
Kevin worked as the artists liaison and stage manager among many of the hats he wore while working Lolla.
Kevin tells Stryker about starting Warped Tour in 1995 and being totally broke after the tour.
The price of tickets for the festival was $15.00!
Kevin talks about talking to Fat Mike from NOFX and Fletcher from Pennywise to lock in their two bands for year two of Warped Tour.
...2022-07-051h 16Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Paris JacksonIn this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Paris Jackson to the Tuna on Toast Studio.
Paris just released a new song called "Lighthouse".
Paris recorded the song in December of 2021 with Butch Walker producing and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam on guitar.
Paris and Butch had been talking about working with eachother for years, it finally came to fruition on "lighthouse" as well has future songs yet to be released.
Paris released a solo album in 2020 titled Wilted which was produced by Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra. Paris talks about how great that experience was and what a...2022-06-2136 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast w Josh Klinghoffer Red Hot Chili Peppers Pearl JamWelcome 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 a...2022-05-311h 02
The Ted Dabney ExperienceTDE EP25 - Centuri coder Lee FeulingLee Feuling is a retired United States Airforce and American Airlines pilot who, once upon a time, was a coder for Centuri Video Games in Hialeah, Florida. Centuri was best known for its hugely popular licensed releases of Japanese titles such as Track & Field and Phoenix, but of far more interest to TDE listeners is Tim Stryker’s vector shooter, Aztarac, and for an even deeper cut, the unreleased Grabber Goose (another Stryker vector title); not to mention Feuling’s very own, also unreleased, Freddy Flames. Lee reminisces at length about his close relationship with the visionary Tim Stryker, Cent...2022-04-0800 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Taylor HawkinsFirst 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 an...2022-04-0535 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray)In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Mark McGrath to the Tuna on Toast Studio for an in-depth interview.
The guys chat about Oingo Boingo, Mark Wahlberg before the official show begins as well as William Zabka and Vanilla Ice.
The guys have a laugh at the fact that in the early Sugar Ray bio, it said Rodney was chaka from Land of the Lost!
Mark and Stryker talk about how Sugar Ray, Everclear, and Smash Mouth may not be legacy bands, but they all created legacy songs.
The guys chat about the history of Sugar Ray.
It starts wit...2022-03-221h 14
Drinks With JohnnyDoes Ted Stryker Really Have a Tail?!After searching through our recent guest's Wikipedia page, we discovered some wildly interesting facts about the voice of Los Angeles, Ted Stryker. Johnny flips the script on Ted, and asks the hard hitting questions...
Does Ted Stryker really have a tail?
Did Ted really take his name from a movie?
Can Ted really talk backwards?
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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...2022-03-151h 07Drinks With JohnnyGimlets & Good Times with Ted StrykerIt’s time for some tuna on toa….wait a minute, wrong show! This week we’re joined by longtime Los Angeles radio personality, host of Tuna on Toast, and close friend to the band - Ted Stryker. Johnny and Ted make a couple of gimlets before sitting down to discuss the impact that Ted had on the legacy of Avenged Sevenfold.Johnny and Ted both recall the day that Bat Country was first played over the radio waves at KROQ. Ted reflects back on his multi-decade spanning career as a disk jockey, and recall...2022-03-141h 10Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Mod SunIn 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...2022-03-081h 05Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Chris Carrabba Dashboard ConfessionalThe great Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional joins Ted Stryker for another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker.
Dashboard just released their new album titled All The Truth That I Can Tell.
The guys talk about the new album, the excitement and anxiety that comes with it, Chris is also super happy to see the vinyl in person which Stryker has out on the center table.
Chris discusses playing live and his goal for every live show! Chris talks about writing the album before the pandemic, he also talks about working with James Paul Wisner again!
James produced...2022-03-0155 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Lydia Night - The RegrettesTed 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.
They discuss writing the new songs and how emotional it was because of how honest and authentic the lyrics are.
Lydia talks about writing over zoom and going with the band to Joshua Tree to write and record! The band ended up writing ten songs in ten da...2022-02-2239 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Fat Mike NOFXFat 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...2022-02-151h 14Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with K. FlayIn 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 k...2022-02-071h 07Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Bad SunsIn this episode, Stryker welcomes Chris "Christo" Bowman and Gavin Bennett from Bad Suns to the Tuna on Toast Podcast Studio aka my second bedroom.
Before the guys even get going, a chat about the decor in the room leads to a really funny chat about reality TV. From Flavor of Love to Real Chance of Love. Below Deck and Million Dollar Listing.
Bad Suns released their 4th full length studio album called Apocalypse Whenever on January 28th 2022 (this chat was conducted in mid January)
Gavin and Christo discuss meeting each other in 7th grade, playing gigs in high sc...2022-01-3141 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Ilan Rubin (Member of Nine Inch Nails and Angels and Airwaves)Ilan Rubin Is a drummer in the rock n roll hall of fame band Nine inch Nails!
He is also the the drummer (and co writer of many songs) for the Tom Delonge fronted band Angels and Airwaves.
On top of that, he's released a ton of music as The New Regime as well as under Ilan Rubin PLUS he's worked with Paramore! Words do not do him justice!
Ilan knew at a very young age, well before 10 years old, that he wanted to pursue music professionally. This episode is a very fun ride on how he was able to...2022-01-251h 19Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The Wombats Matthew Murphy MurphKeep in mind this interview was conducted just BEFORE Christmas 2021.
The new Wombats album is officially out titled Fix Yourself, Not The World.
Stryker welcomes Matthew Murphy aka Murph to the Tuna on Toast studio where the guys begin their day hitting tennis balls and golf balls in the backyard (checkout Youtube)
This leads to a chat about golf and playing golf on the road.
Murph shares his feelings leading up to the album release and hitting the road in the crazy time we live in mixed with balancing his home life and professional life.
Stryker asks Murph about the maki...2022-01-1835 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Chad TepperTed 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. Cha...2022-01-1154 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Rise Against Tim McIlrathRise 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.
Tim and Stryker discuss that it's been more than 20 years since the release of their album The Unraveling. Tim talks about his early goals for the band and how weird it was to finally declare that he is a professional musician.
This leads into Tim telling Stryker all about his return to college during the pandemic...NorthEastern Illinois University! Tim is back in school going for his deg...2022-01-0453 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Jerry Heller (NWA Ruthless Records Ice Cube Dr. Dre Eazy-E)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...2021-12-281h 04Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Third Eye Blind Stephan JenkinsIt'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...2021-12-211h 00Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The AquadollsIn this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes The Aquadolls to the Tuna on Toast studio!
The Aquadolls are Melissa Brooks, Keilah Nina and Jackie Proctor.
This is a band that's played Warped Tour, Lollapalooza and Ohana fest.
Why should you listen and watch this episode? It's such a great reminder of how hard it is to be a young band, and, how fun it is to be a young band!
Learning of how this version of The Aquadolls came to be is a great story!
I love this episode because this is a group that is young and talented...2021-12-1746 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Walk the Moon Nicholas PetriccaTed Stryker welcomes Nicholas Petricca from Walk the Moon to the Tuna on Toast studio.
Make sure to check out the new Walk the Moon album! It was released on November 12th and it's titled HEIGHTS...it's a great album!
This episode begins with Stryker reading a tweet he sent to Walk the Moon back in 2012, it was all about the song "Anna Sun" and their concert way back then at The Echo Plex.
Nicholas tells the history of the song "Anna Sun" and how it helped propel them to the next level, Stryker learned that Anna Sun is named after a profess...2021-12-1454 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Davey Havok AFI Blaqk Audio DreamcarIn this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Davey Havok to the Tuna On Toast studio to celebrate life and 30 years of AFI!
For this episode, it's the Avocado on Toast studio :)
Stryker and Davey cover so much ground, from AFI, Blaqk Audio and Dreamcar, to funny late night Hollywood stories and a ton more!
Davey tells Stryker how he injured his throat during quarantine, what the diagnosis eventually was, and how it's healed.
The guys talk about the big New Years Eve Blaqk Audio Show coming up and Davey actually surprises Stryker with his answer to the question about Blaqk Audio...2021-12-071h 23Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Bishop BriggsIn 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 th...2021-11-3053 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Lars Frederiksen RancidIn 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...2021-11-231h 13Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Palaye RoyaleIn 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 bee...2021-11-1657 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Dave GahanTed 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...2021-11-1223 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with M. Shadows Avenged SevenfoldM. 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 did...2021-11-0948 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Brett Gurewitz Bad Religion EpitaphThis 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 Ro...2021-11-0248 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with UpsahlBefore 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 k...2021-10-2929 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Mike ShinodaIn 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...2021-10-2654 min
BACKSTAGEOn the Guest List... with Ted Stryker & Joe PDante's out of town hanging with Luke Bryan and Tim Tebow, so we brought in a major cohost: TED STRYKER. We talk about his new podcast "Tuna on Toast", radio vs. podcasting, the changing music industry, and what he's been listening to. We also read off some mean comments and Dave gets his balls busted over CusackGate again. We also welcome on Joe P, whose new album "Emily Can't Sing" just released. We talk about signing to Atlantic Records, going solo, and the brotherhood of a band. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!2021-10-261h 28Tuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with FinneasIn 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...2021-10-1952 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with The Record CompanyBefore 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 t...2021-10-1539 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Tom Delonge AVA Blink 182This 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 dea...2021-10-1251 minTuna on Toast with StrykerTuna on Toast with Tom Morello Rage Against the MachineThis 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 O...2021-10-0540 minTuna on Toast with StrykerWe‘re TWO Weeks Away from the Debut EpisodeI appreciate you more than a lizard sunbathing on a heat square.
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2021-09-2101 minTuna on Toast with StrykerRandom Couple Offers Me TWO MILLION DOLLARSA 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?
2021-09-1405 minTuna on Toast with StrykerWhat is Tuna on Toast with Stryker?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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2021-09-0701 minBACKSTAGEOn the Guest List... with Ted Stryker & Othneil Chambers Sr.Week three is here. WHAT AN EPISODE. We caught up with Dave after his gambling fiasco with the Barstool crew in Detroit. We cover the Super Bowl, the ins-and-outs of the music industry, new music, and our picks for future Super Bowl Halftime Show headliners. Then, we talk with Ted Stryker live from LA. He talks about working for KROQ, making his dreams come true, acting, and why he loves what he does. Finally, we talk with our pick of the week, Othneil Chambers Sr. This man is the future of the music industry. He's also an active Philadelphia Firefighter...2021-02-091h 41
The 7 Words Podcast#39-Ted Stryker (KROQ, Stryker & Klein, Audience Music)Megan chats to fellow KROQ personality Ted Stryker who happens to be one of her favorite people in the world. They talk Stryker growing up in LA playing sports and riding the bus everywhere, going to college in Arizona while simultaneously stumbling into an on air radio gig, getting recruited to work at KROQ, how he knew his wife was the one, flu shots with Chester Bennington and more.2019-07-121h 07
The Fit2Fat2Fit ExperienceEP125: Fit to Fat to Fit Season 2: Behind the Scenes with Lori StrykerAfter Lori and her husband Ted make a commitment to lead healthier lives they find out Ted has a rare form of brain cancer. Ted’s last wish for Lori was that she love herself as much as he loves her by keeping her weight-loss promise. During this raw, emotional episode, Lori shares how exercise and healthy eating helped her keep her word to her late husband and helped her rise up from the dark place she was in emotionally. She also discusses the rocky patch she and her trainer, Eric, went through and what a blessing the Fit to...2018-01-231h 04
Lunchtime Movie Review - Reviewing films from the 70s and 80sAirplane! (1980)Paramount Pictures released Airplane! on July 2, 1980. Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker directed the spoof. It starred Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen.
Airplane! Movie Summary
War hero, Ted Stryker has a checkered battle record. He made the decision to fly too low and men died. He lost his confidence, and he now he won’t fly again. But he lost more than his wings that fateful day in the war. The lingering effects of his mistake drove his girl away too. Now she’s a stewardess. That’s right, stewardess–not flight attendant–because this movie came...2017-08-2034 min