Generation GC - a Good Charlotte podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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"?

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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.

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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.

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