Me old mate Beano returns for his second Life In The Stocks appearance this week to discuss his latest album Survival of the Friendliest, his new book Fool Hardy Folk Tales, his upcoming tour, and a whole lot more. As always, it was an absolute pleasure talking to the artist commonly known as Beans On Toast. 
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#249 Beans On Toast (Singer-Songwriter)

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We've got a very special guest on the show this week. Joining me for Episode 325 of Life In The Stocks is John Reis aka Speedo aka The Swami from Rocket The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, The Sultans, The Nightmarchers, Back Off Cupids, Plosivs, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and more.
The singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, DJ and underground music guru discusses his experiences with Gene Simmons and Johnny Rotten - two pasts LITS guests and two of my favourite rock ‘n’ roll heroes / villains - being a producer and making records, being a frontman and performing live, playing in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and the genius of Spike Slawson, his Swami John Reis records, his love of all things punk rock, GG Allin and more. 
You can also catch John giving guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas this weekend as part of the Punk Rock Bowling festival, tickets for which can be bought here:
https://www.thepunkrockmuseum.com/guided-tour-tickets
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My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#325 John "Swami" Reis (Rocket From The Crypt/Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes/Solo)

Life In The Stocks Episode 324 features Jen Razavi from The Bombpops. I first met Jen last summer at SBAM festival in Austria. We've shared many great conversations since then, culminating in the podcast that you're about to hear. 
We discuss creativity, vulnerability, self-expression, personal development, online presence, the greater purpose, gratitude, calmness, contentment, fulfilment, friendships, hustling, building a community, making a living, performing live, playing in a band versus being solo and so much more.
Be sure to follow Jen on Instagram @jen_pop and check out her debut solo album, East Side of Eden, which is out NOW. 
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My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#324 Jen Razavi (The Bombpops/Solo)

We also discuss Stacey’s upbringing and history with depression and addiction, and her non-profit organisation The Sidewalk Project. And we get into her battle with cancer and overcoming that whole ordeal.
Finally, we talk about the new Bad Cop record and Stacey's upcoming guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum, tickets for which you'll find here: https://www.thepunkrockmuseum.com/guided-tour-tickets
If this podcast is anything to go by, Stacey has stories for days!!!
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My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#323 Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop)

The Yorkshire tri-factor that began with Joe Elliott three weeks ago is now complete, as renowned gun for fire, underground guitar god, singer-songwriter, solo artist and all-round nice bloke Chris Catalyst joins me for Episode 322 of Life In The Stocks. 
Chris has played with everyone from the Sisters of Mercy and Ghost to The Wildhearts and Ugly Kid Joe. He also has his own band Eureka Machines. And he's a prolific solo artist. And we try and cover as much ground as possible in the allotted time, from being a solo full-time creative person and the joys and perils that come with the territory to the inspirational power of music and the importance of a positive perspective on life and the world around you. It's an uplifting discussion and I hope you take something positive away from it. 
You can also catch Chris on tour this month. Dates and ticket link below. 
Fri 24 May - Wolverhampton KK’s Sat 25 May - Glasgow Audio Sun 26 May - Edinburgh Bannermans
Thurs 30 May - York Fulford Arms Fri 31 May - Blackpool Waterloo Sat 1 June - Huddersfield Parish
Tickets at chriscatalyst.com/gigs
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My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#322 Chris Catalyst (Sisters of Mercy/Ugly Kid Joe/Solo)

Mike Vennart from Empire State Bastard, Biffy Clyro & Oceansize joins me for Episode 321 of Life In The Stocks. We had Joe Elliott on the show last week and Mike Vennart on the show this week - from one Yorkshire rock legend to another. 
Amongst many other topics, we discuss Mike's love of Jane's Addiction, his lifelong love affair with heavy metal, coming up on the UK music scene alongside Biffy Clyro, watching their meteoric rise and eventually joining the band, starting Empire State Bastard and how that band came about, and what it's like making music with Dave Lombardo. 
Follow me on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdj
My first two books (Life In The Stocks Volume One & Two) are also out NOW and available to buy from all reputable online book stores. Signed copies can be purchased direct from the publishers: rarebirdlit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#249 Beans On Toast (Singer-Songwriter)

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