We've got a classic G.O.T. episode this week - be a fly on the wall as two drummers have a laid-back chat about their early influences, cool shows they were at and shared experiences. Jared Shavelson has played with The Bronx, The Hope Conspiracy, Paint It Black, and even Seal! Currently drumming for Joyce Manor and on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Benny took him aside at the hotel in Cincinnati for a great sit-down.

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Live from the road! Benny chats with Luke, Kyle and Sam of the great Canadian rock band, The Dirty Nil. From Bartholomew the bully to visors as fashion? It's a real off-track experience.

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Danbert Nobacon has seen the full range of it all - from the streets of Manchester UK in the 70s to the wilds of eastern Washington state; from 80's anarchist punks to anarchist major-label, big-hit darlings in Chumbawamba. Along the way he never sold out his ideals and quite literally put his money where his mouth is. A super interesting conversation with a very real dude. Check out his new album, Kochtopus's Garden with the Axis of Dissent.

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The Menzingers have been guests just once before but come up so often that they certainly feel like GOT family. Vocalist/guitarist Tom May kept that vibe alive with a homey conversation about UFOs, Philly and New Years resolutions (which he loves). Support the show via Patreon!

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For our first show of 2021 we gathered three of Benny's spirit animals - Dr. Neel, Roger Harvey and Aunt Judy for their unique, optimistic look at the year ahead. We also got a few lessons from the year we left behind and some epic New Year's Eve stories. Support the show via Patreon!

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Jimmy Eat World drummer, Zach Lind is a seriously grounded individual - his whole band is! It's part of the secret of their success. We get into that as well as growing up in a conservative household and some beer-snobbery as well. Support the show via Patreon!

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Emo-screamer and post-hardcore band, Thursday frontman, Geoff Rickly is one of the most intelligent, sincere, old pals of the show. He checks in to discuss good vs evil, Jeff Rosenstock, and take us from the stray cats of Brooklyn to the growling, neighborhood dogs of Iowa. Support the show via Patreon!

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Slowcore/indie-rock band Nothing's Domenic Palermo gives us one of the most interesting and varied conversations in a while. From the low-down on listening to Hot97 in prison, to out-drinking all other bands in the studio, this is one you won't forget. Support the show via Patreon!

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Foo Fighter and alt-country artist, Chris Shiflett checked in to talk about his early days roadying for Wax and working at Fat Wreck Chords before joining No Use For A Name. We also get current with his new record and his "Walking The Floor" podcast. Support the show via Patreon!

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Hardcore screamer, Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid is yet another hard-rocking Canadian sweetheart. He regales us with stories of transporting exceptional sausage and being shown "24 Hour Party People" in a Serbian jail. Support the show via Patreon!

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Indie/alt-singer/songwriter Jon Snodgrass has collaborated with everybody, from The Descendents and Lagwagon to Chuck Ragan. Our awesome convo with him goes just as many places, from writing jingles for friends to Warren Zevon and baseball. Support the show via Patreon!

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Punk/ska band, The Flatliners frontman, Chris Cresswell misses the road but also feels guilty about the amount of fun he had staying home this summer. We also talk songwriting, playing in Hot Water Music and pre-Canadians burning down the White House. Support the show via Patreon!

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Kate and Jon Hiltz - you may not know who they are (yet) but these two have been instrumental in the Jersey music scene, from inspiring little Benny to nurturing, and managing The Bouncing Souls, these two are brother and sister punk-rock matriarchs. Support the show via Patreon!

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The Gaslight Anthem's FOH engineer, Tiffany Hendren on a "Road Dogs" episode that was actually taped on the road! Benny sits down with their wonderful live-mix engineer between gigs in Europe to chew the fat about what she does and how she got there.

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Chris Farren and Jeff Rosenstock, together known sometimes as Antarctigo Vespucci (usually with Benny on drums) are two long-standing, "friends of the Offtrack family" and they came on to throw some laughs and keep us company during election day. Support the show via Patreon!

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Founding member of heavy-hardcore band Terror, Scott Vogel has also been in a whole bunch of other, seriously legit bands that you know. This week we get into everything from therapy to Madball to cutting your own hair. Support the show via Patreon!

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Avail frontman, punk-folkster Tim Barry checked in from lovely Richmond, VA to talk about his early metal days, adult dorms and a recent, massive LSD trip that ended up involving 2am chats with his publisher and accountant. Support the show via Patreon!

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Bad Cop/Bad Cop is a badass, punk-rock band and this week their singer-guitarist, Jennie Cotterill tuned in to give us the low-down on the band and then take us off-track into baking, guitars, sculpture, and the evil Mrs. Hammond. Support the show via Patreon!

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Clutch drummer, Jean-Paul Gaster is the backbone of his group but he's also a big Miles Davis fan and has great advice on working with stone. At the end of the day though, it's just fun to listen to Benny bro' down with a fellow time-keeper. Support the show via Patreon!

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Bryan Kienlen, bassist for The Bouncing Souls and tattoo artist, talks about the Jersey punk band's earliest incarnations, and adventures, in high school thru to the newest, and cutest, addition to his family. Support the show via Patreon!

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Touché Amoré frontman, Jeremy Bolm is a hardcore-punk master who loves vinyl records and believes in aliens. Hear us discuss all that, Alaska and how his grandpa was pals with Bob Hope. Support the show via Patreon!

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There's a few punk musicians out there with successful record labels but Syd Butler may be the nicest of them all. Hear stories like his first band with Ian MacKaye's sister and freezing in the Seth Meyers studio where he plays bass in the 8G band. Support the show via Patreon!

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Michael Kelly intimidated Benny, who couldn't shake his House of Cards character, Doug Stamper. But guess what? He's not only a great film and TV actor, but a great guy as well. He's also... a guitar player! It's a great conversation, enjoy. Support the show via Patreon!

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Joe Sib is many things, punk-rock frontman for Wax and 22 Jacks, record label owner (SideOneDummy) and standup comedian. We discuss all of it, from growing up as an awkward skater kid with a big head, to turning life's little tragedies into laughs. Support the show via Patreon!

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What better time than now to revisit the mountain man himself, the honorable Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music fame along with solo artisting and of course... mountain manning.

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Rise Against frontman, Tim McIlrath is a modern day icon of punk rock and it was a delight to hear some of his origin stories and insights on life. His "best-of-Chicago" list is solid info too, even though he refused commit on a pizza spot. Support the show via Patreon!

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Brilliant young songwriter and producer, Bartees Strange makes compelling, vital music. He's got a lot to talk about as well, like growing up an outcast in Oklahoma then finally finding identity in an all-black neighborhood in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Support the show via Patreon!

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Hardcore punk band, War On Women shred on stage and walk the walk offstage where they take real action on some of the big social issues that come up in their songs. From feminism to angry skinheads, this is a fun and enlightening chat with Shawna and Sue. Support the show via Patreon!

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Punk-rock producer and hardcore-frontman for Battery, Brian McTernan has a lot to talk about, including some memorable experiences with Benny. We talk straight-edge, worst-band-in-the-studio stories and his new band, Be Well, along the way. Support the show via Patreon!

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Fat Mike of NoFX is always going off track and he pulls no punches with us on this week's episode. There's plenty of raging punk rock mania but he also manages to get pretty introspective at one point... then quickly returns with a "fuck Radiohead". Support the show via Patreon!

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The mythical Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music gets our heads straight this week with tales of fishing, brawling and reveling in the glory of nature while staying respectful of it's fury. Support the show via Patreon!

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Punk-rock pro, Matt Caughthran of The Bronx misses all the stupid little shit of being on the road and with his fans. Among other road-stories is a stunner involving Fletcher from Pennywise in Australia with a deadly bottle of vodka. Don't miss it. Support the show via Patreon!

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A NYC musical treasure, singer songwriter, Jesse Malin could also be called the Zelig of rock and roll. He's seen a few decades and incarnations but is as vital as ever. He's also a great guy to talk to, which we definitely enjoyed doing, so listen up. Support the show via Patreon!

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Singer/songwriter, Laura Stevenson who is basically 'Offtrack family' joins us after giving birth in quarantine to bring hope while discussing Benny Goodman, Blink 182 and surviving an avalanche in western Canada. Oh yeah... "banana" is her safe word. Support the show via Patreon!

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Singer/songwriter Jared Hart of Mercy Union and The Scandals, gets down with fellow Mercy-member Benny, discussing Tiki bars, pink flamingo crimes and baseball. But things really kick into gear when Jared starts talking about his hometown, the amazing Bayonne, NJ! Support the show via Patreon!

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Drummer for The Bouncing Souls and Joan Jett, just to name a few, Michael McDermott is another Jersey treasure. From his early ska days and Murphys Law, to Budokan, the kid's got stories and he's telling! And be sure to check him out in The Kilograms with Joe Gittleman and Sammy Kay.

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Sean Bonnette of folksy-punkband, AJJ comes on board this week to discuss serious social change. Don't worry, that's only the first half. We also get to his favorite skate spots, Chris Farren on mushrooms, and Ben's cousin, the nun. Support the show via Patreon!

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Hardcore kid turned national security reporter, Spencer Ackerman joins us to talk some shit about THE SHIT. But he's old pals with Benny so we do go off track and talk a little music-90's hardcore... and political journalism. Check it. Support the show via Patreon!

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Milo, from The Descendents! Do we really need to say any more? No. But we will... it's Milo! From The Descendents! Punk rock, Minutemen, Black Flag, "she tolerates my farts"... it's Milo!.. from The Descendents! Support the show via Patreon!

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Mathcore's main man, Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan gets our heads straight on keeping it fucking real down on the farm. He also advocates for taking care of your own business and doing whatever it takes to support your muse. Support the show via Patreon!

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Teenage Bottlerocket singer/guitarist Ray Carlisle checked in with us from the prairie to talk about cowboys and fishing... well that's just the first 5 minutes. The interview is as fun as his awesome punk rock band, bouncing from Nicolas Cage to road-dog tips. If you don't like Teenage Bottlerocket it's because you haven't heard them, so AFTER this interview, crank it up! Support the show via Patreon!

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Specialist of sex, Liz Goldwyn is also a renown writer, filmmaker and artist. She came on board by to straighten us out on the ins and outs of the birds and the bees and all those in between. This is an intelligent woman with a lot going on, so listen up! Support the show via Patreon!

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Legendary photographer Danny Clinch joins us to talk about how he captured some of the most iconic images in music. From Tupac's tattoos to Saint Springsteen, his pictures are stunning and revealing. It's a great talk with a true artist and genuinely nice guy. Support the show via Patreon!

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Amazing and talented, punk-folk, singer-songwriter, Frank Turner reveals that this pandemic "is like the first few days after getting off tour... forever." But really, the mood is light and you'll enjoy hearing Benny and Frank get into some epic tour stories that will make your forget all your troubles. Support the show via Patreon!

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Author, writer and rock-scenester, Lizzy Goodman returns to Offtrack for our 2nd Corona-series episode, helping us all with ways to stay mentally, physically and entertainedly healthy. From movies and surgical-mask-porn to a Lady Gaga connection. Support the show via Patreon!

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Indie, punk songwriting powerhouse, Jeff Rosenstock joins us for our first 'Corona episode' to talk about his and the world's current state of affairs and how best to deal with it without going crazy. Don't worry, we also talk about donuts and sports. Support the show via Patreon!

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Hardcore NJ drummer for Ensign, P.E.D. and many more, Chris Ross has known Benny since the latter was a wee punk. We go deep into the lore of New Jersey punk & hardcore, from the magic of 67 Hardy St. and the Bouncing Souls house basement shows to The Melody & The Roxy. There are also many fun, (some embarrassing) young Benny moments.

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Cleveland still rocks and The Sidekicks prove it. The entire band sat down to chat with old pal, Benny and Brad about road dog tips, driving in NYC, the 'River of Fire' and why people from Cleveland are just so damn nice. Support the show via Patreon!

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The Worriers' front-person, Lauren Denitzio came by to talk Benny off the ledge regarding the state of the union, social media and general jerk-bags. We get positive too though, with punk rock, songwriting and New Jersey getting into the mix. Support the show via Patreon!

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The Gaslight Anthem frontman and solo artist, Brian Fallon talks with his old pal, Benny about songwriting, religion, owning a record label and being driven to tears by a live show. Benny also tells his infamous Killers story. Not to be missed. Support the show via Patreon!

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