THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Will Pugh (Cartel) returns

For our second Four Chord Music Festival preview episode, we're delighted to welcome back Will Pugh to the podcast. Cartel's new album 'Learning How To Cope' has just la

Tim McTague (Underøath)

The first Four Chord Music Festival special is here. We caught up with Tim McTague of Underøath to talk through the band’s career, from their early days to the present,

Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship/Midtown)

Gabe Saporta is on The Wasting Time Podcast! Midtown are one of the most important bands to The Wasting Time Podcast, so talking to Gabe was always on our hit list. We t

Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon has been someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, so this one has been a long time coming. We caught up with Brian whilst he was in Edinb

Jimmy Eat World (return)

The Wasting Time Podcast returns with a very special episode recorded at Jimmy Eat World’s headline show at Crystal Palace Bowl. Chris catches up with Jim Adkins, Tom Li

WALWIN

The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Australian-based British artist WALWIN. The conversation covers his journey to becoming a solo pop punk artist, the incredible tours

Tom Keiger (Houston Calls)

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

Super Sometimes

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 Die

CARR (singer)

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

Slam Dunk Festival 2026

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

Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour)

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 festiva

Matt Richardson (Comedian)

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

Benjamin James Howard (Bottom Line)

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

Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line)

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

Rae Brazil (Artio)

The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Rae Brazil, vocalist of Leeds alt-rock outfit Artio, to talk all things Soul Rot — the band's sophomore album, released January 21st

Dylan Espeseth

Dylan Espeseth joins The Wasting Time Podcast to talk about his journey so far — from building a following on TikTok to stepping into the studio with legendary producer A

After Mdnight

On this episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by After Midnight for a conversation about momentum, identity, and putting Penang on the global pop punk map. T

Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)

Jordan Pundik joins The Wasting Time Podcast this week for a deep dive into all things New Found Glory — past, present and future. Jordan chats about the band’s brand ne

Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx/The Bronx)

Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx) stopped by the show to discuss all things Mariachi El Bronx — from the brand new record to how they juggle two very differ

Saxl Rose

This week on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by Saxl Rose.  From blowing up on the internet to carving out a genuinely wild music career, Saxl talks us through hi