Kacey Kasem, host of Get Real and former mod at GC Naptown, joins me to discuss "Los Angeles Worldwide" from 'Greatest Remixes', Good Charlotte's remix album (2008). We compare this track to "Waldorfworldwide" and explore the "beaches/sneakers" rhyme; plus, Kacey talks about moderating GC Naptown and how Good Charlotte got her in to Rancid.
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Lee Sizemore returns to talk about the bonus tracks from 'Cardiology', Good Charlotte's fifth album (2010): "Accident Prone", "Crash", "Catherine (Damn This Situation)", "Better Run", and "Between The Bars". We ponder why the originals were chosen as bonus tracks and why GC may have chosen to do these two covers. Plus, Lee tells me about life in Utah and his favorite places to hike.
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Emily McLeod (co-host of Let's Talk Records with Jenn Evans) joins me to talk about "Good Morning Revival", the title track and opener of Good Charlotte's fourth album (2007). We discuss the fresh start that this song and album represent, plus, Emily shares more about Let's Talk Records and her golden retriever, Rumney. Featuring a guest appearance from Sky, my foster dog who I've since adopted.
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Mike Forbes, vocalist of Orlando pop-punk band Outatime!, joins me to discuss "Falling Away", the bonus track from the LIFE version of 'The Chronicles of Life and Death', Good Charlotte's third album (2004). We explore the ambiguous, choose-your-own-adventure ending that we get from having two versions of this album, and ponder who - or what - they're falling away from. Plus, Mike talks about growing up in Southern Maryland and how GC established their local music scene.
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Five guests join me to discuss "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" from The Young and the Hopeless, Good Charlotte's second album (2002). Yes, it's really 4 hours and 47 minutes long.
In order of appearance:
Gina Catalano of Black Is The New AP Style returns to introduce the song and discuss stats and some movies and TV shows it's been featured in.
John Ryan of Keep Flying discusses the song's background and dissects the lyrics (is fame/fortune bad?), pondering where the title may have come from.
Steven Klett explores the song's critical reception and how it fits into the religious metanarrative arc of the band's career, as described in his essay, linked below.
Candace Nelson dives in to the fan reception upon the song's release.
I (Molly Hudelson) dig into the music video as well as some covers that I found.
Jeff Todd of I Call Fives rounds out the episode with an analysis of the song's legacy 20+ years later.
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Beth Beavers joins me to discuss "I Don't Wanna Stop" from Good Charlotte, Good Charlotte's self-titled album (2000). We talk about how our interpretations of the song have changed over the past 20+ years and the struggles of unrequired crushes; Beth also tells me all about the matching GC tattoos she and her BFF have.
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Jose Murillo is back to discuss "Rise", the iTunes bonus track from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's fourth album (2016). Jose tells me all about his work as a peer support specialist for mental health and discovering music from his older brother; together, we explore what it really means to be there for someone.
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Kate Verts returns to talk about "The Fish and the Wart", a rumored Good Charlotte song that may or may not exist. We share how we each found out about it and ponder the song's potential origins and what it might sound like; plus, we ask the big question: did Good Charlotte write "The Fish and the Wart"?
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Joshua Kayll joins me all the way from Australia to discuss "Cardiology", the title track from Good Charlotte's fifth album 'Cardiology' (2010). We ponder the song's creation process and dissect the album title. Joshua also tells me about his youth radio experience, seeing the Madden Brothers live, and what his students are listening to.
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TW: Death, grief, suicide
Crystal Elkins joins me to discuss "You're Gone", a bonus track / B-side from 'Good Morning Revival', Good Charlotte's fourth album (2007). We talk about mental health and the importance of connection; how important it is to tell people you love them; and whether music can save your life.
Good Grief: Grief Resources: https://good-grief.org/resources/
To find grief resources in your area, visit https://childrengrieve.org/find-support/.
Center for Grief Recovery: Helpful Websites for Grieving: https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/helpful-websites/
To find mental health help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help.
US: If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741 741.
UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258.
Canada: If you are in crisis, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566.
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Stephanie Doran joins me for the monumental episode 100 (!!!) to discuss "Once Upon a Time: The Battle of Life and Death" from Good Charlotte's third album 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). We talk about what "life" and "death" represent in this song and compare it to other media. Plus, Stephanie tells me all about working at Live Nation concert venues and her love of playing guitar.
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Jessie Raye is here to talk about "Riot Girl" from 'The Young and The Hopeless', Good Charlotte's second album (2002). We discuss what a "Riot Girl" is and whether this song fits in to the Riot Grrrl Movement, how women and their anger are portrayed in this song and in society, and how GC's own interpretation has changed over time. Plus, which Grey's Anatomy characters would be Good Charlotte fans?
A brief history of Riot Grrrl – the space-reclaiming 90s punk movement: https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/brief-history-riot-grrrl-space-reclaiming-90s-punk-movement-2542166
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Jonathan Hurtado joins me to discuss "I Heard You" from 'Good Charlotte', Good Charlotte's self-titled debut album (2000). We talk about the sting of rejection and how hard it is trying to fit in while you're still figuring out who you are; plus, Jonathan tells me all about his love of Paramore and what Paramore songs GC fans should listen to.
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I'M BACK! Yvi Krolow (@GCFam_Germany) is here to talk about "Reason to Stay" ft. Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's sixth album (2016). Yvi tells me all about her trip to Waldorf and why she created the @GCFam_Germany account; plus, we discuss the Biffy Clyro collab and the phrase "Mon The Biff".
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Returning guests Ashley Godfrey and Ashley Rayburn join me to talk about The Madden Brothers' "OhMyGod OMGMGK" ft. Machine Gun Kelly, from the Before - Volume One mixtape (2011). We talk about why MGK was on this particular song; his connection and similarities to Good Charlotte; and why some pop-punk fans love him and some... don't.
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Will Carey (comic and host of Between Awesome and Disaster) joins me to talk about "Right Where I Belong" from Good Charlotte's fifth album Cardiology (2010). Will tells all about stage presence as a comic and how finding joy in the work is key to consistency. Plus, we dive in to the meaning and power of faith - and how that relates to belonging.
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Carla Jay is here to talk about "Break Apart Her Heart" from Good Charlotte's fourth album, Good Morning Revival (2007). She shares all about her career in radio as well as her podcast, Cracking The Coconut. Plus, we explore personal growth and how that relates to dating / relationships... and we touch on which Hogwarts houses the GC members would be in.
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Gauraa Shekhar (writer and music journalist, co-founder of No Contact) joins the show to talk about "Secrets" from Good Charlotte's third album The Chronicles of Life and Death, 2004. She shares the story of how her writing career began - and how that lead to starting her own publication - as well as her thoughts on why the critical tide has turned towards GC in recent years. Plus, we explore the dramatic optimism of this song.
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Jay Churchill is calling in from Australia to talk about "The Story Of My Old Man" (The Young and the Hopeless, 2002). He tells me all about how his older brother helped him discover music and his favorite Good Charlotte songs to play on drums; plus, the significance of the twins telling this Story (and what story they're actually telling).
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Jordyn Hajek joins me to talk about "Thank You Mom" from Good Charlotte's debut album 'Good Charlotte' (2000). We discuss our own relationships with family and the important role this song plays on the album; plus, we explore how spirituality, faith, and religion are actually quite personal to the individual.
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