Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast

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.

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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.

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. 

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.

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"?

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.

TW: Death, grief, suicide

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.

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?

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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Katie Kane (founder of SecretFangirls.com) is here to discuss 'My Immortal', the iconic + infamous goth/emo Harry Potter fanfiction - that features Good Charlotte. We talk about GC's role in the story, and which GC songs might soundtrack it. We also ponder a few big questions: who wrote this story? And - is it "real", or is it a parody? 

Victoria Hathaway joins the show to talk about "Moving On" from 'Youth Authority' (2016). She shares all about teaching ESL, discovering Good Charlotte in fifth grade, and more. Plus, we ponder the band's intention of this song and what its true meaning is.

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Ashleigh Lee is here to talk about Simple Plan's "You Don't Mean Anything" ('No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls', 2002), which features Joel Madden. She tells me all about her concert photography career, as well as her graduate school work in integrated marketing and sports studies. Plus, we discuss the Good Charlotte + Simple Plan connection - how did the bands come to work together? What similarities do they have, and what differences?

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TW: Sexual harassment

Amber Carter joins the show all the way from the UK to discuss "Sex On The Radio" from 'Cardiology' (2010). She tells me all about Kerrang TV and why this is her least favorite Good Charlotte album; plus, we both discover that this song has a music video?!

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RJ Dionne of Always Grounded is here to discuss "Misery" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007). He tells me all about falling in love with music and starting a band - as well as how that's paralleled his wrestling career. Plus, we ponder whether you have to be miserable to make (good) music.

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GenGC is BACK and Simón Trespalacios is here discussing "Ghost of You" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). As our first guest from Colombia, Simón tells me all about life and the music scene in Cartagena, plus his experience getting through music college and working as a composer, arranger, and producer despite having congenital amusia and vocal confrontation. We also have quite the rollercoaster ride reading reviews.

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TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness

Today, ten guests discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). I also share my own story.

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TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness

Today, eleven guests join me to discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002).

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Val Brown is here to talk about "Let Me Go" from 'Good Charlotte', the band's 2000 debut album. She dishes on what it was like being a GC fan in the early days, this song's place in the band's setlist, and how their music has helped her through tough times.

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Caitlin Savage and Adam Grundy join me to talk about 'Generation Rx' (Good Charlotte's seventh album, 2018) as a whole for this special retrospective episode. Caitlin and I discuss the central conflict of this album and how it fits in GC's discography; she also tells me about her GC tattoo. Adam tells me about his experience writing for his college paper and Chorus.fm, as well as defending his love of GC as a critic.

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Jessica Libert joins me to talk about "Stick To Your Guns (Interlude)" from 'Youth Authority', Good Charlotte's 2016 comeback album. We discuss how this song might fit in a setlist, and how the themes present in the lyrics relate to major themes of GC's music - and career. Plus, Jessica and I bond over life in central New Jersey.

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Brompton Jackson of Action/Adventure joins me to talk about Mest's "Jaded" (ft. Benji Madden). Brompton tells me all about signing to Pure Noise Records, the viral "Barricades" video, and the barricades they're breaking down in the pop-punk scene. Plus, we dive into Good Charlotte and Mest's friendship, and how this song fits in to Mest's catalogue.

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Carolyn Belefski joins me to talk about "Counting The Days" from 'Cardiology' (2010), Good Charlotte's fifth album. We bemoan how this song hardly got played live, discuss our respective adventures to La Plata High School, and Carolyn tells me all about her art/design work including her long-running comic strip 'Curls'.

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Lee Sizemore joins me to talk about "Beautiful Place" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007), Good Charlotte's fourth album. Lee tells me all about his love of photography and nature; we debate whether the song's title is "Beautiful Place" or "A Beautiful Place", and also reminisce on some beautiful places we've seen.

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Andrea Huerta joins me to talk "Walk Away (Maybe)" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004), Good Charlotte's third album. Andrea tells me all about working in radio; we also discuss whether GC is a religious band and how this album marked a turning point.

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Jasmine Martinez joins me to tell me all about the connection she feels to GC and how music is in the family. We also talk about the pain of unrequited love and what it means to be "lost in the see-through".

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Alicia Cherubino is here to discuss "Generation Rx" from 'Generation Rx', Good Charlotte's 7th album (2018). She tells me about her love of true crime podcasts (and why so many emo kids love them) and how GC helped shape who she is today; we also discuss and rank the band's various intro tracks.

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Joey Trainor joins me to talk about "Life Can't Get Much Better" from Good Charlotte's 6th album 'Youth Authority' (2016). Joey tells me about growing up in South Florida; plus, we dive in to the beauty of finding what, or who, you care about.

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TW: Addiction / drug use; death and suicide

Emo-rap artist Keeper (Emmanuel Andrade) joins from the UK to discuss Good Charlotte's cover of "Awful Things" by Lil Peep. We dive in to Lil Peep and GC's mutual influence on each other; Keeper tells me all about his own musical background and the Guess I'm Keeper EP.

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Sadie Sanchez joins me for 070 to discuss "Harlow's Song" from 'Cardiology' (2010), raising her daughter, and what "GC Fam" means to her. Plus, we talk about the emotions this song brings up and how that relates to the Good Charlotte members' own lives.

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Vanessa Hébert is on the show talking about "Where Would We Be Now" from 'Good Morning Revival', GC's 4th album (2007). Vanessa tells me all about growing up in Montreal and her own experience interviewing bands; we also discuss our Good Charlotte tattoos, the origins of the piano part, and the two versions of this song.

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On Episode 67, Max and Giuli of Swiss pop-punk band Give Me A Reason are here to discuss "The Young & the Hopeless" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). Max and Giuli tell me all about going to Los Angeles and working with Blake Roses of Pastel Recording Company and their "Sad" music video and new single "Funny". Plus, we explore the idea of art as a business/career and how that affects mental health.

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TW: Mental illness / addiction

This week, Daryna Samoilenko joins from Ukraine to talk about "Actual Pain" from 'Generation Rx' (Good Charlotte's 7th album, 2018). Daryna tells me all about being a newer GC fan and her music YouTube channel; we also dive into how mental health can affect musicians and our relationships with each other.

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Dave Gomez (Summer Curse) joins me to talk about "40 oz. Dream" from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's sixth album (2016). Dave tells me all about coming up in the Chicago pop-punk scene and what's next for Summer Curse; plus, we explore GC's hip-hop influences and where they fit in 2016.

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This is a special episode: I'm telling the story of how I got to interview Billy Martin, Good Charlotte guitarist + keyboard player. I explain how I found my place in the local scene + music industry as a whole and who GC's hiatus and reunion fit in to that; how I prepared for the interview and turned it into the final story; and share some advice to writers, creatives, and aspiring music industry professionals.

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SoCal duo The Habits are here to discuss "Last Night" from Good Charlotte's fifth album 'Cardiology' (2010). They tell me all about finding their sound and what it was like recording with Courtney Ballard; plus, we dive into Double Dare and which games we'd bin (and whether we could beat GC).

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Music producer/engineer/artist Avius is here for 061 talking about "All Black" from 'Good Morning Revival' (2007), Good Charlotte's fourth album. He tells me all about his start in music plus his thoughts on GC's foray into dance/electronic music. Plus, is this song emo? Is it goth? Could it be... a return to form?

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