Eddie Jason & Chris: Interviews and Current Events

This week on Eddie Jason & Chris, David Boyd, singer of alternative powerhouse New Politics, talks about the band's new record Lost in Translation. Plus, up-and-coming pop-punkers, One for the Braves, premiere a new song. Out of upstate New York, One For The Braves delivers a high-tempo, throwback pop-punk sound that idobi loves. Listen in as the guys premiere their new song "Dirt Nap" and chat with EJC about the beginning stages of their careers. Next, New Politics have released a melodic new song “Color Green,” from the forthcoming album Lost In Translation, due out on October 6 via DCD2/Warner Bros. Find out why this is singer David Boyd's favorite song he's ever written, and more tons more. Also, Chris is a sad sack, who said the quote: Eddie, Jason, or Chris, Chris loses his fiancee's wedding ring, questionable parenting choices and more. Brought to you by, Blue Host. EJC listeners save 50% when you sign up at bluehost.com/ejcshow. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

This week, Eddie Jason & Chris welcome SoCal artist DAVIS to the show! Signed to Ryan Tedder’s publishing company, all songs are written by DAVIS and produced by Brent Kutzle of OneRepublic. A local of Southern California, he has been garnering spins on KROQ, playing local venues like The Satellite and The Wayfarer and gaining recognition from major outlets like idobi. Plus, Eddie checks in with Chris to tell him he's OK, Jason's friend flies to Disney World during Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Irma calls live, David From Australia ruins the show, Jason's toddler gets racist, Embarrassing Headlines: Florida or Texas, Fox News sexual harassment scandal continues and more. Brought to you by, Blue Host. EJC listeners save 50% when you sign up at bluehost.com/ejcshow. Also, brought to you by our favorite boot company, Thursday Boots. Head over to thursdayboots.com and use the code FREESHIP2DAY. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

This week, Eddie Jason & Chris welcome Saturday Night Live's lead guitarist, Jared Scharff as he plugs his solo project, Pearl Lion. Born in New York City, Scharff began playing drums at an early age, honing his chops in his school's jazz and marching bands. He eventually picked up the guitar, and blossomed into a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist. In addition to his gig as lead guitarist of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, he's releasing his latest single “Sunshower,” under the moniker, Pearl Lion.   Also, Labor Day battles, Chris karaoke, losing body limbs, CSI punny times and more. Brought to you by HelloFresh! Support the show and use promo code EJC30 to receive $30 off your first week of deliveries. Also brought to you by, Blue Host. EJC listeners save 50% when you sign up at bluehost.com/ejcshow. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

In addition to their normal shenanigans, Eddie Jason & Chris interview alternative radio standouts, Atlas Genius. With such hits as, "Trojans, "If So" and "Molecules", brothers Keith and Michael Jeffrey are making a big name for themselves on the alternative music scene. As Keith catches up with EJC, he's taking a coffee break while in the studio working on the band's next full-length release. Get smart with Atlas Genius, as tour dates resume on September, 22nd in San Diego, CA. Pick up their latest single, "63 Days", here. Also, Jason can't take a compliment, David From Australia injuries himself listening to the show, investigative reporter Katie breaks live news about a proposed Trump tower in Moscow, Chris with his headlines and more. Brought to you by HelloFresh! Support the show and use promo code EJC30 to receive $30 off your first week of deliveries. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

Eddie Jason & Chris welcome new alternative standouts, MISSIO, and rock radio staples, Toadies. Two roommates in Austin, TX(Matthew Brue and David Butler), are musical misfits with an affinity for D.I.Y. electro-trap production, clever lyrical quips, and sticky alternative hooks. This was a copy and paste of their press bio. Anyways, listen in as EJC delve into the journey which resulted in thousands of middle fingers in the air. Since reuniting in 2008, after disbanding in 2001, Toadies have released four albums, played hundreds of shows and festivals, released four signature craft beers and have been featured in an X-Men comic. Enough said. Also, Chris rebels against air quotes, Chris flips out about North Korea, David from Australia tries to calm him down, President Trump calls in and Chris with the news. Brought to you by HelloFresh! Support the show and use promo code EJC30 to receive $30 off your first week of deliveries. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

Eddie Jason & Chris are back with the creators of the insanely popular virtual metal band, Pentakill. Also, up-and-coming indie act, Culture Wars. First up, Viranda Tantula and Jason "chupacobbler" Willey, two of the team members at Riot Games who've helped create and compose for the Billboard Top 40 and #1 iTunes Metal sensation, Pentakill. The band consists of bad ass character skins available in the 100 million player strong, League of Legends. Next up on EJC, Culture Wars. The Austin based trio are currently preparing to release their debut, self-titled EP (out Friday) with production by Robert Sewell and mixing by Alan Moulder (The Killers, Nine Inch Nails) and Manny Marroquin (Kanye West, Imagine Dragons). Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

This week on Eddie Jason & Chris, the legend and awesomely taltend Max Collins of Eve6 and his new project Fitness and Kyle Morris of Unlikley Candidates.

REALLY, REALLY BIG SHOE…er, show. Eddie Jason & Chris welcome Nick Hexum, lead singer of rock/reggae legends, 311, and YouTube star Nathan Sharp (NateWantsToBattle). 311 are back with their epic 17-song opus, MOSAIC. The band recorded with producing legend John Feldmann, as well as Scotch Ralston (who produced the group’s iconic Transistor, Soundsystem, and Stereolithic albums). There’s a lot of excitement around 311’s current single “Too Much To Think,” of which Hexum states, “Musically, it starts out with a signature 311 guitar riff…the song’s been described as an earworm. It sticks in your head.” NateWantsToBattle has since become synonymous with the joyful consumption of a wide range of media: gaming, anime and, most of all–music. A singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter, Sharp has written over 200 compositions and renditions that range from parodies of popular hits to English renditions of anime openings to music about video games to his very own rock originals. Also, Jason and Chris have a battle royale to see who can make each other laugh, Chris goes to a Renaissance fair, the guys have a Harry Potter debate (sigh), Eddie confesses to being a sci-fi geek, Chris with the news. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.  

This week, Eddie Jason & Chris welcome publicist/musician Jesea Lee and tons more. Jesea Lee was the guitarist for the now defunct punk band One Days Notice and began working on solo material once the group called it quits in the summer of 2016. His debut EP, Sleepspent , will be released on July 14th and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Pre-orde now on iTunes or Bandcamp and get an instant download of the EP's first single "TV Glow." Also, America shows signs of senility on its 241st birthday, David from Australia has a dating misadventure, Eddie's hillbilly cousin hates the flag (prank call), Chris sings karaoke, Chris with the news and more. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

Eddie Jason & Chris this week features Portugal radio and television announcer Alvaro Costa, and Fish of idobi Radio's Gone Fishkin for a rare in-studio appearance. Alvaro Costa is a popular Portuguese radio DJ, music, sports, and pop-culture commentator. His sense of humor is infectious and fits right in with the EJC boys as they discuss the Portugal music scene and life in general. Also, Fish from idobi Radio's Gone Fishkin joins the guys live in the studio, David from Australia brings on one of the first responders who rescued him from the septic tank, Jason and Eddie rant about grocery cart traffic, the guys offer their twist on the college commencement and Chris with the news. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

Eddie Jason & Chris with a new episode featuring illusionist from CW TV's Masters of Illusion, Michael Grandinetti, rapper Juiceboxxx, and Kendall Smith from Denver's Underground Music Showcase. Rapper Juiceboxxx might be out of his mind, but in all the best ways—he owns it and commits to this unstoppable onslaught of creative ideas and outbursts. Freaked Out American Loser is a punk rap blast that captures the anarchic, aggressive spirit of Juiceboxxx’s live show. Michael Grandinetti's career history includes performances on television series and specials. He was also the first illusionist ever invited to appear in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC, where he levitated a girl high above a float as it moved down Constitution Avenue as 250,000 people lined the streets. He will be appearing on the next season of CW TV's Masters of Illusion, premiering on June 30th at 8 pm. And, Kendall Smith, Director of The Underground Music Showcase (UMS), the largest indie music festival in the Rocky Mountain region.  This year’s UMS will feature hundreds of performances in 15 venues along a one-half mile section of Denver's iconic South Broadway. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

Eddie Jason & Chris welcome New York's The Howlin' Souls and Tobias Krause, a festival and event curator working on Denver's Underground Music Showcase. The Howlin’ Souls’ collective influence includes British rock greats The Rolling Stones, as well as the blues legends that inspired them–Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed and the iconic Howlin’ Wolf (whom they honor in their name). Formed in Downtown Manhattan in 2012, The Howlin' Souls have emerged onto the music scene with a fresh yet classic sound. Tobias Krause is a Wisconsin-native, calling Colorado home for the past 10 and a half years. Krause served as the local talent buyer for the Westword Music Showcase for two years before making the jump over to the Underground Music Showcase. Krause has quickly become one of the most prominent event planners in Denver. Also, the guys chat about the weather (WOW!), David from Australia helps pick a ReverbNation Artist of the Month, Eddie gets a Lyft, Chris with the news, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

For episode 270, Eddie Jason & Chris pack in about 300 segments, including interviews with Microwave (idobi Warped Radio Pre-Interview), Josh Scogins of '68 and Portugal Invasion artist You Can't Win, Charlie Brown. First up, Afonso Cabral of Portugal's You Can’t Win, Charlie Brown. The band is from Lisbon and is currently promoting their third album, Marrow, released by Sony Music Portugal. Listen in as Cabral Skypes in with EJC. Next, Josh Scogin of '68–an American rock duo consisting of Scogin (vox/guitar) and Michael McClellan (drums). With this project, Scogin (who is better known for his work with Norma Jean and The Chariot) is trying to cross even more boundaries than he did with his previous bands by binding genres all across the board including art punk, garage rock, post-hardcore, jazz, and more. And finally, as part of idobi Warped Radio pre-interview coverage, Nate Hardy of Microwave. Atlanta four-piece Microwave balances frankness with a penchant for wit, allowing personal confessions to make a striking impact. Owning the best of the punk continuum, lead vocalist Hardy will sing, scream and yelp amidst snarling guitar work.  Also, David from Australia falls in his septic tank, Kathy Griffin raises ire for holding up a fake severed head of Donald Trump, a US civil war could be brewing, Eddie champions for Wonder Woman and more. Brought to you by our friends at Dollar Shave Club! Head on over to DollarShaveClub.com/EJC for a $5 starter box. Also, HelloFresh! For $30 off your first week of deliveries, visit hellofresh.com and enter EJC30 when you subscribe! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

It's the unofficial Eddie Jason & Chris kickoff to summer, EJC's Summer Celebration featuring Fame Riot! The guys broadcast live from their summer kickoff party and have Fame Riot perform live from the idobi Session Studio.

Eddie Jason & Chris preview Van's Warped Tour for idobi Warped Radio with Trophy Eyes and David from Australia drops the nuggets on the kitchen floor. First, like a smooth criminal, Trophy Eyes hails from England but lives in Australia. They've released two full-length albums and one EP. As the band gets ready to hit the road on a UK headlining tour, they're already getting a sunburn before Warped Tour. Listen in as drummer Callum talks about everything from almost getting arrested one time, to what it's like to be a drummer in the background of live shows and more. Also, BREAKING NEWS while live: Explosions at an Ariana Grande concert causes dozens of injuries, deaths, Chris soundboard pranks online radio shows, the guys, but David mostly, insults a publicist over a scheduling snafu, Jason sees a child get dismembered, Jason's million dollar movie pitch, a woman on social media claims dinosaurs are fake and backs it up with unimpeachable logic, Chris with the headlines and more. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.