Explore every episode of the podcast Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast
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| 110 - "Los Angeles Worldwide" x Kacey Kasem | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:04:49 | |
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. Follow Kacey Kasem: http://twitter.com/thekaceykacem Follow Get Real: https://twitter.com/getreal_pod Join the Generation GC Fam group on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/generationGCfam Follow Generation GC:
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| 109 - 'Cardiology' bonus tracks x Lee Sizemore ("Accident Prone", "Crash", "Catherine [Damn This Situation]", "Better Run", and "Between The Bars") | 24 May 2023 | 00:38:49 | |
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. Follow Lee Sizemore: https://twitter.com/Leeasyas123 http://instagram.com/leeasy_as_123 Join the Generation GC Fam group on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/generationGCfam Follow Generation GC:
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| 108 - "Good Morning Revival" x Emily McLeod (Let's Talk Records) | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
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. Follow Let's Talk Records: http://instagram.com/letstalkrecords http://twitter.com/letstalkrecords Follow Emily McLeod: https://www.instagram.com/emmy.cloud/
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| 107 - "Falling Away" x Mike Forbes (Outatime!) | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:19:16 | |
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. Follow Outatime!: https://facebook.com/outatimefl http://instagram.com/outatimefl https://tiktok.com/@outatimefl Follow Mike Forbes: https://www.instagram.com/mikeforbes37/ Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 106 - "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" x Gina Catalano, John Ryan (Keep Flying), Steven Klett, Candace Nelson, Molly Hudelson, and Jeff Todd (I Call Fives) | 15 Mar 2023 | 04:46:59 | |
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. In order of appearance: 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. Follow Black Is The New AP Style: Follow Keep Flying: Follow Steven Klett: Follow Candace Nelson: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 105 - "I Don't Wanna Stop" x Beth Beavers | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:05:42 | |
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. Follow Beth Beavers: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 104 - "Rise" x Jose Murillo | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:53:23 | |
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. Follow Life;Better: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 103 - "The Fish and the Wart" x Kate Verts | 28 Dec 2022 | 01:04:53 | |
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"? Follow Kate Verts: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 102 - "Cardiology" x Joshua Kayll | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:57:37 | |
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. Follow Joshua Kayll: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 101 - "You're Gone" x Crystal Elkins | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:02:59 | |
TW: Death, grief, suicide Crystal Elkins joins me to discuss "You're Gone", a bonus track / B-side from 'Good Morning Revival', Good Charlotte's fourth album (2007). We talk about mental health and the importance of connection; how important it is to tell people you love them; and whether music can save your life. US: If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741 741. UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Canada: If you are in crisis, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566. Follow Crystal Elkins: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 100 - "Once Upon a Time: The Battle of Life and Death" x Stephanie Doran | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:09:38 | |
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. Follow Stephanie Doran: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 099 - "Riot Girl" x Jessie Raye | 23 Nov 2022 | 01:40:31 | |
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? A brief history of Riot Grrrl – the space-reclaiming 90s punk movement: https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/brief-history-riot-grrrl-space-reclaiming-90s-punk-movement-2542166 To The Front - a collective and traveling art show for women and non-binary artists working in music. Created in 2016 by Erica Lauren and Courtney Coles. Follow Jessie Raye: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 098 - "I Heard You" x Jonathan Hurtado | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:53:07 | |
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. Follow Jonathan Hurtado: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 097 - "Reason to Stay" ft. Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) x Yvi Krolow (@GCFam_Germany) | 12 Oct 2022 | 01:08:44 | |
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". Follow Yvi Krolow: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 096 - “Ohmygod OMGMGK” by The Madden Brothers ft. Machine Gun Kelly (from Before - Volume One, 2011) x Ashley Godfrey + Ashley Rayburn | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:38:39 | |
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. Listen to "OhMyGod OMGMGK": https://youtu.be/QDrGi6ywJf0 Follow Ashley Godfrey: Follow Ashley Rayburn: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 095 - "Right Where I Belong" x Will Carey (Between Awesome and Disaster) | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:22:16 | |
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. Follow Will Carey: Follow Between Awesome and Disaster: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 094 - "Break Apart Her Heart" x Carla Jay | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:21:59 | |
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. Follow Carla Jay: Follow Cracking The Coconut: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 093 - "Secrets" x Gauraa Shekhar | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:03:29 | |
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. Follow Gauraa Shekhar: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 092 - "The Story Of My Old Man" x Jay Churchill | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:02:00 | |
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). Follow Jay Churchill: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 091 - "Thank You Mom" x Jordyn Hajek | 08 May 2022 | 01:14:00 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Follow Jordyn Hajek: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 090 - 'My Immortal' (Harry Potter fanfiction) x Katie Kane (Secret Fangirls) | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:55:24 | |
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? Read My Immortal here: https://myimmortalrehost.webs.com/ Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! TW for My Immortal: self-harm, suicide, death, pedophilia, homophobia, biphobia Donate to Half Access: http://halfaccess.org Follow Katie Kane: Follow Generation GC: | |||
| 089 - "Moving On" (Youth Authority) x Victoria Hathaway | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:57:40 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to Angel Paws: http://angelpaws.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Follow Victoria Hathaway: https://www.instagram.com/vhaths/ Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 088 - "You Don't Mean Anything" (Simple Plan ft. Joel Madden) x Ashleigh Lee | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:45:22 | |
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? Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! TW: Sexual harassment Donate to the Victory Project: https://www.victorykc.org/ To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Follow Ashleigh Lee: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 087 - "Sex On The Radio" x Amber Carter | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:02:06 | |
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?! Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to the Alzheimer's Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Follow Amber Carter: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 086 - "Misery" x RJ Dionne (Always Grounded) | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:16:34 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to American Cancer Society: http://cancer.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Follow Always Grounded: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 085 - "Ghost of You" x Simón Trespalacios | 02 Mar 2022 | 01:34:18 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to American Psychoanalytic Association: http://apsagiving.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. Follow Simón Trespalacios: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 084 - "Hold On" pt. 2 | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:47:07 | |
TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness Today, ten guests discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). I also share my own story. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org To find help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help. US: If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741 741. UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Canada: If you are in crisis, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566. Follow Sarah Tester: http://instagram.com/sarah_diana1991 Follow Jenn Evans: http://twitter.com/halfsevenproj Follow John P. Parhomski: http://twitter.com/FearlessJohnny Follow Erica Brown: Follow Kelly Zeller: https://www.twitter.com/kellzorz Follow Simón Trespalacios: http://instagram.com/ximon.3palacios Follow Lee Sizemore: http://lee_sizemore_photography Follow Angie Campbell: http://twitter.com/A_Campbell_19 Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 083 - "Hold On" pt. 1 | 22 Dec 2021 | 01:51:40 | |
TW: Suicide, depression, mental illness Today, eleven guests join me to discuss "Hold On" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002). Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org To find help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help. US: If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741 741. UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Canada: If you are in criss, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566. Follow Marc Juliano: https://www.facebook.com/goalkeeperband/ Follow Leah Knight: http://twitter.com/leah_renee90 Follow Alicia Cherubino: http://instagram.com/alicia_cherub Follow Carla Jay: http://twitter.com/jaycommacarla Follow Ashley Rayburn: http://twitter.com/iamashleynicole Follow Kate Verts: http://twitter.com/blackjade27 Follow Daryna Samoilenko: https://twitter.com/thedarinsamx Follow Jose Murillo: http://instagram.com/lifebetterdotorg Follow Sam Warren: Follow Emma Wheatley: http://instagram.com/emmawheatleyphotography Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 082 - "Let Me Go" x Val Brown | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:59:35 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to Young Survival Coalition: https://www.youngsurvival.org/ How to do a breast self-exam: https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Val Brown: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 081 - 'Generation Rx' Retrospective x Caitlin Savage + Adam Grundy (Chorus.fm) | 24 Nov 2021 | 01:51:56 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Adam Grundy's review of 'Generation Rx' for Chorus.fm: https://chorus.fm/reviews/good-charlotte-generation-rx/ Donate to Cancer Can Rock: https://cancercanrock.org/ To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Caitlin Savage: Follow Adam Grundy: https://chorus.fm/author/adam-grundy/ Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 080 - "Stick To Your Guns (Interlude)" x Jessica Libert | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:55:55 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to To Write Love On Her Arms: twloha.com To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Jessica Libert: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 079 - "Jaded" by Mest (ft. Benji Madden) x Brompton Jackson (Action/Adventure) | 27 Oct 2021 | 01:22:32 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to National Independent Venue Association: nivassoc.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Action/Adventure: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 078 - "Counting The Days" x Carolyn Belefski | 13 Oct 2021 | 01:13:51 | |
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'. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to American Red Cross: redcross.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Carolyn Belefski: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 077 - "Beautiful Place" x Lee Sizemore | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:43:07 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to Best Friends Animal Society: bestfriends.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Lee Sizemore: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 076 - "Walk Away (Maybe)" x Andrea Huerta | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:57:24 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to Yoga To Cope: yogatocope.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Andrea Huerta: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 075 - "Say Anything" x Kaleigh (Good Charlotte UK) | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:51:12 | |
Kaleigh, creator of Good Charlotte UK (http://www.goodcharlotte.co.uk/), is here to talk "Say Anything" from 'The Young & the Hopeless' (2002), Good Charlotte's second album. Kaleigh tells me all about her experience running Good Charlotte UK and how it's changed over time as the band's UK fandom has grown. We explore the origins of the song and compare it to the "Time After Time" demo. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to Maggie's: maggies.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Good Charlotte UK: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 074 - "Change" x Jasmine Martinez | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:47:11 | |
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". Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Jasmine Martinez: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 073 - "Generation Rx" x Alicia Cherubino | 04 Aug 2021 | 01:02:48 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Alicia Cherubino: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 072 - "Life Can't Get Much Better" x Joey Trainor | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:04:45 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Joey Trainor: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 071 - "Awful Things" (Lil Peep cover) x Keeper | 07 Jul 2021 | 01:08:53 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To find help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help. US: If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 in the US or text HOME to 741 741. For help with substance abuse, call SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357. UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. UK: Webchat Addaction for addiction support: addaction.org.uk/webchat. To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Keeper: https://www.facebook.com/GuessimKeeper/ Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 070 - "Harlow's Song" x Sadie Sanchez | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:56:43 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Sadie Sanchez: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 069 - "Where Would We Be Now" x Vanessa Hébert | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:17:29 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to No Kid Hungry: https://www.nokidhungry.org/ To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Vanessa Hébert: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 068 - "The World Is Black" x daena | 26 May 2021 | 01:04:18 | |
Indie-pop singer and songwriter daena (daenamusic.com) joins me to discuss "The World Is Black" from 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). daena talks about moving to Nashville and how she became the artist she is now; we dive into how this song applies in 2021 and ponder whether it's about internal depression or depression due to the state of the world. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow daena: http://daenamusic.com Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 067 - "The Young & the Hopeless" x Max Welti and Giuli Luongo (Give Me A Reason) | 19 May 2021 | 01:13:06 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Give Me A Reason: https://www.facebook.com/GiveMeAReasonBand Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 066 - "Walk By" x Jon Benjamin (Karma Kids) | 12 May 2021 | 00:57:28 | |
Jon Benjamin of Karma Kids (https://www.karmakidsin.com/) is here talking about "Walk By" from 'Good Charlotte' (Good Charlotte's 1st album, 2000). Jon shares just how Karma Kids have remained so productive over the past year and what it was like working with Kellin Quinn on "Nightmare". Plus, what happened on October 9th, anyway? Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Karma Kids: http://facebook.com/karmakidsin Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 065 - "Actual Pain" x Daryna Samoilenko | 05 May 2021 | 01:27:50 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! To find help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help. If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 in the US or text HOME to 741 741. In Canada, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566. For help with substance abuse, call SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357 To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Daryna Samoilenko: https://twitter.com/darinsamx Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 064 - "40 oz. Dream" x Dave Gomez (Summer Curse) | 28 Apr 2021 | 01:15:50 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Dave Gomez Benefit Compilation: https://davegomezbenefitcomp.bandcamp.com/releases To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Dave Gomez and Summer Curse: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 063 - How I interviewed Billy Martin | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:38:20 | |
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. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! LIVE REVIEW: Good Charlotte keeps swinging at the Starland Ballroom on the Youth Authority Tour: https://circlesandsoundwaves.com/post/153415376425/live-review-good-charlotte-keeps-swinging-at-the INTERVIEW: Billy Martin Of Good Charlotte Talks Fan-Driven New Record ‘Generation Rx’: https://substreammagazine.com/2018/09/good-charlotte-generation-rx-interview/ Storytelling and the Music of Journalists by Emma Djordjevic: https://www.amazon.com/Storytelling-Music-Journalists-Emma-Djordjevic/dp/1641373237/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=storytelling+and+the+music+of+journalists&qid=1618692529&sr=8-1 Washington Post - Police Shooting Database: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/ To learn more about #breakingcodesilence and the troubled teen industry, visit https://www.breakingcodesilence.net/. To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 062 - "Last Night" x The Habits | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:19:46 | |
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). Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Washington Post - Police Shooting Database: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/ To learn more about #breakingcodesilence and the troubled teen industry, visit https://www.breakingcodesilence.net/. To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow The Habits: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||
| 061 - "All Black" x Avius | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:16:57 | |
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? Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! RSVP to Generation GC's 1st birthday party on April 15: bit.ly/GENGC-party To learn more about #breakingcodesilence and the troubled teen industry, visit https://www.breakingcodesilence.net/. To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Avius: Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson | |||