Tuna on Toast with Highly Suspect - Johnny Stevens

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

On 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 track. How did a Playstation game impact the creation of "Get It Faster"? Why does Mark Hoppus send Jim a yearly text about "Let It Happen"? And what made "Hear You Me" a risky song to include on their 'Bleed American' album? Jim tells these stories and more. Plus, how does Jim Adkins really feel about being called "emo"? Listen to Tuna On Toast to find out! Please subscribe, follow @TedStryker and @TunaOnToast on socials, and thank you for supporting the show. 

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

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews 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 banned from Saturday Night Live? Could Prophets of Rage ever make a return? And why does B Real believe Cypress Hill was robbed of a Grammy? These stories and more are covered in this episode of Tuna On Toast! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

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

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker 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 together. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

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

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews 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 envisions Coheed and Cambria’s funeral! Click subscribe, follow @TedStryker and @TunaOnToast on Instagram, and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

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

In this 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 explains to Stryker how he instantly knew it was going to be special. Stryker also asks the guys about the band’s early goals, long before Cage the Elephant had massive hits songs and Grammy Awards. Matt and Brad also share some fond memories of their dad, a major musical influence in their lives, who passed away in 2020. This was a great interview with an awesome band, who will be touring with Oasis next year! Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow @tunaontoast and @TedStryker on socials, and thanks for checking out the show!