Best Chris Carraba Podcasts (2024)

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NEVER HEARD BEFORE: John Lennon's "The Lost Weekend" (The stories only May Pang would know) 46:31

9M ago46:31

46:31

Doug and Ben Chat with John Lennon's ex lover and girlfriend, May Pang about her new documentary "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" and get clarification on many John stories that were folklore up til this point. "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" is available through streaming platforms October 13th.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) - EP21 56:06

12M ago56:06

56:06

See Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra live: https://JimmyEatWorld.lnk.to/Tour GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jimmy-eat-... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe Animations and Logo: Tonianne Tartaro @tonianaro and Emily Argiro @em_argiro Credit Sequence Music: “Flying On By” by Jackson, Finn and Jim Adkins. Published by Red Pods…

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Timothy B. Schmit- (The Eagles, Poco) On Playing with Ringo, Joining The Eagles, The time he met John 22:27

2y ago22:27

22:27

Timothy B. Schmit, bassist of The Eagles, chats his new album , "Day By Day," the influence of The Band, CSN. The process of writing songs for The Eagles, the time he met all 4 Beatles and the genius of Beach Boys compared to The Beatles.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Chris Carraba - (Dashboard Confessional) A student of Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon 1:26

2y ago1:26

1:26

Chris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional talks the new album, his influence from Paul Simon, Dylan, Leonard Cohen and of course, The Beatles and George in particular. He also talks about his love for The Cure and Robert Smith.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction) - What he loves about Lennon? George Underrated? The future of Jane 32:42

2+ y ago32:42

32:42

Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros Frontman Perry Farrell chats with the guys about his Heaven After Dark concert series, his love for Lennon, why George is underrated and his baby, Lollapalooza.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers) - The Neil Young Approach? Why he's "A Lennon?" 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

33:10

Wesley Shultz, founder and lead singer of The Lumineers chats about the unorthodox process of making the band's 4th album, "Brightside." Why his songwriting took a Neil Young approach, admiration for Springsteen and why he's "a Lennon?"By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Tom DeLonge (Blink 182) - Why Angels & Airwaves when you have Blink 182? Lennon's UFO sighting 16:06

2+ y ago16:06

16:06

Tom Delonge, co-founder and former member of pop-punk band, Blink 182 discusses the new Angels & Airwaves album, the lack of Beatles in his life, John Lennon's UFO sighting, and why form side project bands when Blink 182 exists?By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) - Back Together with The Band 23:10

3y ago23:10

23:10

Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam discusses in the studio with Pearl Jam, his new album and influences, back together with the band, why it took so long to play Eddie's Ohana Festival, giving Robert Plant the tour of Montana and The Beatles influence in late 70's punk.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Andy Summers - (The Police) Tension within "The Police," Jammin w Jimi 31:12

3y ago31:12

31:12

Police guitarist Andy Summers tells us about his new book of short stories titled, "Andy Summers: Fretted and Moaning." Andy uses his mastery of storytelling to give us the dirt on The Police, tell us about an acid trip listening to Beatles', "She's Leaving Home" before it was released. Jamming with Jimi Hendrix and that time George Martin said, No…

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Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) A Beatles superfan! Why Spandau is no more? 30:11

3y ago30:11

30:11

Founder of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp digs deep into his Beatles knowledge while discussing his new solo album, "In Solo." He gives incredible insight into the dynamic of a band and why Spandau Ballet was forced to call it quits.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) - "Macca said what about me?!?" 25:09

3y ago25:09

25:09

Founder, Ed Robertson chats Barenaked Ladies new album, "Tour De Force, recording during covid, his fondness for The Greek Theatre, and shares an awesome story about a Beatles relic he found inside Neil Young's piano bench. Ben had the day off.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Dave Keuning (The Killers) - Back in the band? The Lolapalooza curse? Solo work 27:42

3y ago27:42

27:42

The Killers co-founder, Dave Keuning chats about his new solo album, "A Mild Case of Everything," while confirming, he "is back in The Killers." He discusses two new Killers albums on the horizon, why he left, and an answer on touring. His inspiration from David Bowie, his 80's keyboard sound, and George Harrison.…

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Paul Williams (Songwriter) - The Oscars, Kermit & That Time He Stepped on McCartney's Foot 23:54

3y ago23:54

23:54

We speak with Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams ("Evergreen," A Star is Born) about being a 6x Academy Award Nominee, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, how he impacted generations by writing "The Rainbow Connection," (The Muppet Movie) stepping on Paul McCartney's foot and John Lennon's "Lost Weekend in LA"…

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Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION) From Megalithic Symphony to John and Paul 25:07

3y ago25:07

25:07

Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and hit song, "Sail," discuss the 10th Anniversary of his debut album, "Megalithic Symphony," how his earliest influences of Madonna, Prince, and George Michael transitioned into early hip hop, Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine and his take on how no musician can perfect their craft without exploring The Beatles catalog…

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Scarypoolparty - New Music and a look back on American Idol 22:06

3+ y ago22:06

22:06

SCARYPOOLPARTY aka Alejandro Aranda chats with Doug and Ben about the musicality behind his new EP, reflects back on his time on American Idol and the inspiration behind his music.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Serj Tankian (System of a Down) - "Can Music Change the World?" 19:58

3+ y ago19:58

19:58

Serj Tankian, frontman for metal band System of a Down discusses his new documentary, "Truth to Power," a film about the power of music and how his message was used to awaken a political revolution. Serge discusses his role in the Armenian Revolution, the parallels between John Lennon and The Beatles influence on his career. Oh, and we can't forget…

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Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) "Macca To Mecca" 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

27:03

Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) discusses his Beatles tribute "Macca To Mecca," the difficulties surrounding his famous Cavern Club gig, dinner with Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen after the famous past curfew show in 2012, playing on stage with Paul, back in the studio with Bruce, Sopranos, and much more!…

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Don McLean (American Pie) - "A Quartet Practiced in The Park?" 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

20:54

Singer-songwriter, Don McLean joins us to chat about his new acapella version of "American Pie," recorded with country band, "Home Free." We discuss the impact of the famous tune on music history and Don's love for The Beatles; where he drew inspiration and the Fab Four conspiracy behind his famous lines, "… And while Lenin read a book on Marx, A q…

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Marc Rebillet - EP20 54:33

3+ y ago54:33

54:33

Jim talks with M. Rebillet about his one-man-wrecking-crew, take-no-prisoners, get-the-back-of-the-house-jumping stage show . Which, since the majority of his show is improv doubles as his writing sessions. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.ji…

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Frank Turner - EP19 51:18

3+ y ago51:18

51:18

Frank and Jim chat away through the English dusk about punk rock, imaginary listeners projecting their lives onto musicians and the universality of dressing rooms with no waste basket. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Faceb…

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Ken Andrews (Failure) - EP18 58:15

3+ y ago58:15

58:15

Ken and Jim get nerd rapping about the DAW writing vs analog realm writing, the perils of instrument switching mid-song and lyric writing tips to keep you from getting psyched out. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook:…

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Bob Nanna (Braid, Hey Mercedes) - EP 17 56:46

3+ y ago56:46

56:46

Jim and Bob talk about art vs content, creative restrictions on purpose and having stage hands load in a bunch of tv’s as props for your dude-with-a-guitar set. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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William Ryan Key (Yellowcard) - EP16 57:31

3+ y ago57:31

57:31

New friend Ryan and Jim talk about all the places one receives an education in music ... institutions and bus lounge interventions. Huh, Institutions and Interventions kind of sounds like a good name for an album. Dibs. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: h…

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Joey Burns (Calexico) - EP15 1:00:02

3+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Jim and a recently Boisien Joey Burns talk about remote collaboration, racing train noise to get takes in and the choice to approach writing with ensemble feels in mind. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://ww…

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Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast) - EP14 1:03:02

4y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Bethany and Jim get deep on the psychology of control vs letting go, coming to acceptance with imaginary audience reactions and the real, real, real. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy…

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Mike Kinsella (Owen, American Football) - EP13 54:15

4y ago54:15

54:15

Mike Kinsella (American Football, Owen, Joan Of Arc etc …) and Jim get into the weeds with vocal performance delivery choices, letting kids watch Reanimator and how your creative output is allowed go beyond the boundaries of your current self perception. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscri…

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Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) - EP12 42:36

4y ago42:36

42:36

Gerard and Jim talk about making intentional choices to get around expectations psyching you out and how unlikely it may be that anyone reads the episode notes. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) - EP11 50:54

4y ago50:54

50:54

Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids and more talks with Jim about the state of lockdown musician life, writing on commission and battling the negative inner voice. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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Justin Meldal-Johnsen - EP10 50:26

4y ago50:26

50:26

Jim and producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen try to break down why we like what we like to a simple place. And how, the core of creative puzzle-solving is basically the core of everything else. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe More Jimmy Eat World: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com https://www.…

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Courtney Marie Andrews - EP09 1:00:52

4y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Courtney and Jim rap about writing whilst abroad, launching an album during a pandemic and holding out for an inspired work. Grab Courtney's new record - https://cma.lnk.to/OldFlowersWE Enter to win a Fender JA-90: http://bit.ly/PassThroughFrequencies Q&A Details: Post a :15 video of yourself asking a question you’d like Jim to answer on a future p…

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Flynt Flossy (Turquoise Jeep) - EP08 59:31

4y ago59:31

59:31

Jim and the Floss get to the root of why we choose to create art, challenging your self perceptions and breakdancing. Thank you: Fender Guitars, www.fender.com More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmyeatworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyeatworld/ Twitter: https://twitter.co…

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David Bazan (Pedro the Lion) - EP07 53:04

4y ago53:04

53:04

David and Jim talk about the places you go in your own head when performing, the hesitance to let things suck and letting the creative magnet draw in whatever might come. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe Thank you: Fender - https://www.fender.com More Jimmy Eat World: https://www.jimm…

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Tegan Quin (Tegan and Sara) - EP06 57:29

4y ago57:29

57:29

Jim and Tegan chat about quarantine projects, reinventing your musical identity and defiantly flying into proverbial hurricane wall of the “rules”, without any. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins... Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe Thank you: Fender - https://www.fender.com More Jimmy Eat World: https://www.jimmyeatworld.…

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Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) - EP05 42:26

4y ago42:26

42:26

Jim and Ben chat from the early days of COVID lockdown about letting go of the pressure to create, remote collab work and assembling a rock-voltron of people you have worked with to channel into an imaginary guide. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins/?id=3455 Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe Thank you: Fender - https://www…

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Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) - EP04 58:15

4y ago58:15

58:15

Jim and Chris chop it up about studio environments, tweaking out on Axe-Fx and summoning the willingness to trash that one cool thing you absolutely think you need … that you really don’t. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins/?id=3455 Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe Thank you: Fender - https://www.fender.com Danny Ortega f…

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Nate Ruess (Fun, The Format) - EP 03 1:08:31

4y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Nate Ruess (Fun, The Format) raps out with Jim (Adkins) about the cringe factor in co-write sessions, writing to avoid writing and Static Prevails-times. Subscribe: https://smarturl.it/JEWSubscribe GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins/?id=3455 Thank you: Fender - https://www.fender.com Danny Ortega More Jimmy Eat World: https://www.ji…

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Steve Aoki - EP02 1:08:12

4y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Jim and Steve talk about crawling out of the primordial punk rock ooze, playing (then later sleeping) in Steve’s kitchen and the differences between how EDM and rock world approach song structure. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins/?id=3455 Thank you: Fender Guitars, www.fender.com More Jimmy Eat World: Website: https://www.jimmyeat…

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Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) - EP 01 44:21

4y ago44:21

44:21

In the first episode of the series Jim and Mark chop it up about the early days of making albums, collaboration in “these times” and no matter how harsh your inner critic is there’s someone who has you beat on twitter. GET THE MUG: https://kingsroadmerch.com/jim-adkins/?id=3455 Thank you: Fender Guitars, www.fender.com Danny Ortega More Jimmy Eat W…

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Pass-Through Frequencies - EP00 - Intro 0:59

4y ago0:59

0:59

This is an Interview-based podcast about songwriting with me (Jim Adkins from Jimmy Eat World) and other guests. In this series I chat with music people about their process, preparation and execution, as well as whatever may get thrown in on the side.By Pass-Through Frequencies LLC

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