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The Wasting Time Podcast is a UK-based pop punk and alternative music discussion.With guests, music reviews and weekly topics.
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The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Tom Keiger of pop punk favourites Houston Calls. Tom looks back on the band's journey from their early days through to becoming one of the most beloved names in the mid-2000s scene. The conversation dives into the stories behind the albums, life on the road, and the moment Mark Hoppus almost ended up producing the band's second record. The episode also explores what life looks like for Tom today, when the time felt right time for Houston Calls to return, and whether fans can expect new music. Along the way, Tom shares some great memories from touring the UK and reflects on the special relationship Houston Calls has always had with UK audiences. Chris and Nick also find time to discuss new releases from Rufio, Mayday Parade, Uppity and more. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
This week, we are joined by Dylan Guzman and Gabriel Muñoz of Super Sometimes. Gabe was mostly keeping his eyes on the road, so Dylan did most of the talking. The San Diego pop punk outfit have had one of those genuinely exciting couple of years, culminating in the release of their new record Show the World What's Underneath. We dig into their deep, real love of pop punk. Not the kind people perform for credibility, but the kind that comes from growing up in San Diego and absorbing everything the scene has to offer. Dylan walks us through the band's journey: where they came from, what shaped them, and how they got to where they are now. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
This week we are joined by CARR. A singer/songwriter and recent signee of Pete Wentz. She talks about how that signing came about and what it's meant for her, as well as diving into her new album CARRGIRRL, the stories behind it and where she's at right now. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
We headed to Slam Dunk Festival 2026 for a very special episode, and we got to do it properly, covering both festival sites across the weekend. It's a packed one. We had the privilege of chatting with the following artists: Comeback Kid Driveways The Menzingers zebrahead Allister Mike Herrera Hawthorne Heights Bayside A huge thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having The Wasting Time Podcast along for the ride. This weekend is always one of the highlights of the year for us, and 2026 was no different. Listen now for all of our interviews and our review of the festival. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
This week, The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Kevin Lyman for a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Warped Tour. Kevin reflects on building the iconic festival from the ground up, balancing its modern-day return with his role as a university professor, and what it was like bringing Warped Tour to the UK for the very first time. He also discusses the huge impact bands like blink-182, Pennywise and Less Than Jake had on the festival’s rise and its lasting influence on alternative music culture. In the intro, Chris and Nick look ahead to this weekend’s Slam Dunk Festival, discussing the bands they’re most excited to see, while also chatting about new music from Social Distortion and Brian Fallon. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
Matt Richardson joins The Wasting Time Podcast and it's immediately clear this is going to be a good one. The UK comedian, presenter and all-round emo/pop punk obsessive sits down to talk career, craft and chaos. He discusses his stand-up shows as well as his presenting gigs, interviewing movie stars and the likes of blink-182 for Virgin Radio. Matt also looks ahead to Slam Dunk Festival this year and why the lineup has him excited. He gets into his TikTok blowing up, what it's like when the algorithm decides it's your moment, and why the emo kid never really left. Chris and Nick open the episode discussing the newly announced Four Chord Music Festival lineup, as well as new music from Mayday Parade, The Menzingers and podcast favourites, Social Distortion. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
Some bands never get the recognition they deserve. Bottom Line were one of them. We were always fans. We followed this band through the early 2000s, watching them build something real, and waited on a record made with legendary producer John Feldmann that simply... never came out. In this episode, we finally get the answers we’ve been waiting for. Benjamin James Howard joins the show for a candid, no-holds-barred walk through those years. The sessions, the stories, the industry, and the album that got away. It's raw, it's honest, and is a conversation we loved. This is exactly why we make this podcast. Bottom Line recently released a 20th anniversary edition of their fantastic 2005 record ‘Eloquence’. If you have not heard this, check it out now! Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
Hot on the heels of their latest album Eternal Youth, Kenny Vasoli joins the podcast for a brilliant conversation about life in The Starting Line in 2026. Kenny takes us through the band's history coming up on Drive Thru Records, what it was like working with producer Howard Benson, and how he reacted when Taylor Swift name dropped them in a song. In the intro, Chris and Nick dig into new music from WALWIN and Sleeping With Sirens. And after Militarie Gun's stunning Tiny Desk performance got them talking, they both reflect on their favourite acoustic performances — including an unforgettable night they shared with Unwritten Law. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. Head to their store and use the code 'wastetime' for 25% discount. The Wasting Time Podcast is part of The Never A Phase Network.
The Wasting Time Podcast is a UK-based pop punk and alternative music discussion.With guests, music reviews and weekly topics.
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