Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin the conversation by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album. Throughout the interview, Ed also discusses some of his fondest musical memories, including connecting with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and meeting Metallica. Ed also shares his opinions on the current state of rock music and discusses Live’s upcoming tour. Finally, the interview concludes with some of Ed’s top 5’s, including his top 5 sushi restaurants, top 5 most underrated bands of the ‘90s, and top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s.

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:25 – Meeting Jerry Harrison

01:32 – Growing up

04:30 – Early influences 

09:32 – Ed’s first job

10:02 – Getting a record deal 

14:42 – Selling junk bonds 

15:40 – Debut album

17:23 – Hearing Nirvana for the first time

18:03 – Band name origins

19:42 – Connecting with Jerry Harrison

20:27 – Writing iconic songs

24:50 – Seeing Nirvana at a festival

26:58 – Getting a role in Fight Club

31:30 – Playing Woodstock ‘94 and ‘99

32:59 – 1994 in music/the state of rock music today

35:37 – Stories behind Live’s biggest hits

39:20 – Meeting Metallica

41:00 – Touring memories

42:30 – “The mac ‘n cheese incident” 

45:40 – Upcoming tour

46:40 – Top 5 sushi restaurants 

49:45 – Top 5 most underrated ‘90s bands

53:56 – Top 5 most influential songs of the ‘90s

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In this episode, Scott sits down with culinary icon Andrew Zimmern. Throughout the conversation, they dive into Andrew's journey from his early passion for food and his beginnings in radio, to his eventual success as a household name in the culinary world with his TV show, Bizarre Foods. Andrew also discusses meeting the legendary Anthony Bourdain, his early music memories, and his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction. Finally, the interview ends with Andrew sharing his top 5 food cities, highlighting the places around the world that have impressed him the most. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a culinary legend.

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

00:35 – Andrew’s career beginnings

02:55 – Andrew’s early passion for food 

04:56 – Homelessness and drug addiction 

09:18 – The success of Bizarre Foods 

12:47 – Music discussion

16:37 – Meeting Anthony Bourdain

24:00 – Top 5 food cities 

33:05 – Anthony Bourdain Singapore story/hidden gems in NYC 

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle

0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience

0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing 

0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks 

0:13:40 – Early influences 

0:15:33 – Learning guitar 

0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach

0:18:47 – Sobriety 

0:24:15 – Forming LAW 

0:25:58 – Epitaph Records

0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle

0:31:33 – Joining Sublime

0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains 

0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time

0:41:44 – Coachella performance 

0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album

0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material 

0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic

0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists

0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry

0:51:08 – Upcoming projects

0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs

0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands 

0:58:40 – Top 5 films 

1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants 

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In this episode, Scott interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and new wave guitar legend Jerry Harrison about his storied musical journey. They discuss his musical beginnings and explore stories about how Jerry met Jonathan Richman, formed The Modern Lovers, and then went on to join Talking Heads. Jerry also discusses the New York City rock music scene in the '70s, and the development of punk rock. Along the way, the pair talk about the remastering process of Talking Heads’ legendary concert film, 'Stop Making Sense,' and how it feels to be reunited with the band after many years. Jerry also gives a glimpse into his work as a music producer. Finally, he shares some of his top 5’s, including his top 5 punk bands, and top 5 things he misses about NYC in the ‘70s. Tune in for an insightful and exciting conversation with Jerry Harrison. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and share with your friends!

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

0:00:24 – Start

0:02:35 – New York City in the ‘70s

0:04:15 – Warhol

0:05:30 – Jerry’s upbringing 

0:07:40 – Beginning in music 

0:10:20 – Jerry’s first band 

0:12:10 – Meeting Jonathan Richman

0:14:35 – Influence of The Modern Lovers

0:17:58 – The Modern Lovers’ breakup

0:18:45 – Performing at Gram Parsons’ wake

0:21:15 – Meeting Miss Christine of GTO’s

0:26:20 – Joining Talking Heads

0:29:45 – “Psycho Killer” 

0:31:31 – Being categorized as punk

0:34:15 – Ramones 

0:37:30 – Getting a record deal

0:39:35 – Touring with Ramones

0:44:50 – Working with Brian Eno 

0:47:28 – MTV 

0:51:07 – Reuniting with Talking Heads in 2002 

0:52:00 – Remastering Stop Making Sense

0:58:00 – Being together for the first time since 2002 

1:00:30 – Production work

1:03:25 – Proudest moment

1:04:00 – Top 5 punk bands

1:04:25 – Top 5 things about NYC that Jerry misses

1:05:55 – Top 5 Talking Heads songs 

1:07:35 – Most challenging thing about being in Talking Heads

1:08:45 – Dream supergroup

1:09:43 – Jonathan Richman memories 

1:10:15 – Surprising influences

1:11:10 – Missed opportunities 

1:14:20 – Favorite band Jerry has produced 

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In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows to explore their rise from a budding L.A. band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the L.A. music scene and the influence that shaped their sound and career. 

The conversation also touches on their latest album, "Model.” The band reveals details about the creative process behind the record, the themes explored, and their favorite songs from the tracklist. Wallows also shares their top 5 favorite restaurants in Los Angeles, and their top 5 indie rock bands. 

Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Wallows, covering their artistic journey, their connection to the L.A. music scene, and their perspectives on the modern music industry.

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In this episode, Scott sits down with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. They dive into Tony's journey from a young skateboarder to a household name. Tony shares several stories about turning pro at a remarkably young age, buying a house in high school, and eventually landing the 900 trick that made him famous.Beyond skateboarding, Tony also discusses the creation of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Project), and the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series. Tony provides behind-the-scenes insights into the development of the game and its influence on both the gaming industry and skateboarding culture. Finally, the episode ends with some of Tony's top 5's, including his top 5 punk bands and top 5 skating slang terms. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a skateboarding legend! 

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On this episode, Scott is joined by Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack! They dive into Andy’s early days as a musician in Ohio, exploring how his Midwest upbringing shaped his musical journey. Andy shares his experiences moving to L.A. at a young age and the challenges and triumphs that came with finding success in the city’s competitive music scene. They discuss his early influences, from punk rock to glam metal, and how these genres have impacted his style and sound.

Andy opens up about his journey to sobriety, detailing the struggles he faced and how becoming sober has influenced his music and personal life. The conversation also covers the latest Black Veil Brides album, exploring the themes and stories behind the tracks, and giving listeners an inside look at the creative process behind the record. And, of course, the episode wraps up with some of Andy’s Top 5s, including his top 5 hair metal bands and top 5 lead singers. Tune in for an engaging and candid conversation with Andy Biersack!

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In this episode, Scott sits down with musician and fashion designer Jesse Jo Stark! Throughout the conversation, they dive into various facets of her artistry and personal life. First, Scott asks Jesse about her childhood in the Chrome Hearts fashion family, and what it was like growing up around musicians like Cher and Steve Jones. From there, they talk about Jesse’s decision to pursue music professionally, her collaborations with artists like Post Malone and Jesse Rutherford, and her 2022 debut album. The two also discuss aspects of Jesse’s personal life, such as her relationship with fellow musician Yungblud. The episode ends with some of Jesse’s top 5’s, including her top 5 horror films and top 5 artists that should be bigger. Tune in for an insightful discussion with a rapidly rising star!

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In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Patrick Carney, one half of the Black Keys. They delve into Patrick's musical roots, tracing his journey from a young musician to one of the most compelling rock stars of his generation. They explore the formation of the Black Keys, and Patrick also shares anecdotes from touring with iconic acts like Beck and Radiohead, offering a glimpse into his life on the road.

The conversation also turns to the importance of resilience in the music industry, as Patrick reflects on the challenges the Black Keys faced in their early days and how they persevered to achieve success. As excitement abounds for the new Black Keys album, Patrick goes into detail about some of the album’s singles, and what fans can expect from their new musical offering.

Throughout the interview, Patrick's passion for music shines through as he shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of The Black Keys' sound. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of modern rock's most influential figures. Tune in for a captivating discussion with Patrick Carney!

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On this episode, Scott is joined by Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale! The longtime friends begin the episode with a discussion about Bush’s recent Empire State Building performance, and their first collection of greatest hits. They also talk about the stories behind songs like “Glycerine,” life on the road, and Bush’s relationship with their fanbase. Throughout the conversation, Gavin provides insight into his songwriting routine, and reflects on Bush’s storied career and legacy. He also touches on his recent personal projects, such as an upcoming cooking show. And, of course, the episode closes with some of Gavin’s Top 5s, including his top 5 L.A. restaurants and top 5 rock frontmen. Tune in for an insightful and fun discussion with Gavin Rossdale!  
 

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