THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

This time on The Wasting Time Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop punk legends Bowling For Soup. We dive deep into Jaret’s incredible career, his unforgettable UK experiences (including his time on Never Mind The Buzzcocks), and even swap thoughts on the upcoming Four Chord Music Festival, where we’ll both be in attendance. Plus, Jaret reveals what he believes is the ultimate pop punk song — a must-hear for any fan of the genre. But that’s not all. In the intro, Chris and Nick are joined by Ben DeHan of Free Friends. Together, they chat about Free Friends’ latest release, as well as fresh new music from Good Charlotte, The Paradox, and Alkaline Trio.  

We are beyond delighted to welcome The Paradox to The Wasting Time Podcast — and even more honoured to be their first ever overseas podcast appearance! In this episode, we dive into the band’s meteoric rise over the past year — from opening for Green Day, to dominating When We Were Young Fest and touring across the US non-stop. These guys are living the pop punk dream, and they’re just getting started. We also chat about some wild endorsements from A-listers like Shaquille O'Neal, Lil Nas X, Jenna Fischer, and Jeff Garlin – yes, really! The Paradox have already worked with legendary producers like Zack Odom & Kenneth Mount, John Feldmann, and Travis Barker – and they’ve got mentorship from pop punk royalty like Joel Madden and Simple Plan. This one’s packed with stories, laughs and a look behind the scenes at one of the fastest-rising bands in the scene. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Don’t forget to tag us and share your favourite moments!

We’re joined by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT) to talk about the upcoming Idobi Radio Summer School Tour. This year’s lineup includes Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, Arrows In Action, Beauty School Dropout, If Not For Me, and Huddy. Tobin and Michael share how the tour came together in collaboration with Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and how it fits into the wider ecosystem they’re building to support the next generation of alternative artists. It's a great insight into the planning behind one of the scene’s most exciting new tours. Plus, in the intro, Chris and Nick discuss the recent Driveways and Eternal Boy UK tour, along with new releases from Good Charlotte, The Starting Line, and Dance! No Thanks.

We’re back from an unforgettable weekend at Slam Dunk Festival 2025 — and who better to help us break it all down than Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights? In this special episode of The Wasting Time Podcast, Nick Thompson joins us to swap stories from the festival — from his experience rocking the stage, to our own as press soaking in the chaos, catching amazing sets, and chatting with some of our all-time favourites. We were lucky enough to grab time on site with New Found Glory, The Ataris, Dream State and Save Ferris. Chris and Nick also dive into The Get Up Kids’ recent UK tour which Nick went to this week in Newcastle. Massive thanks to Nick T for joining us, and to Slam Dunk Festival for once again treating us so well. Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email