Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy.

2:25 how ICP met

3:58 growing up in Detroit poor 

6:30 on the early beginnings 

7:52 on his first musical memory 

10:20 on the early wrestling days

13:40 on passing out flyers for those early shows

15:00 on the idea for the makeup and KISS 

20:20 on inner city posse

22:00 on early gang kid situations

23:57 on creating a genre

27:52 on the dark carnival

32:45 on the early dangerous shows

34:45 the Disney era. Hollywood records and getting banned.

49:13 on the Sharon Osbourne story and Howard stern

52:08 on the Eminem beef.

56:00 on the FBI time period

58:55 on the gatherings 

1:04:24 on the latest record

1:06;25 on the Fred durst story

1:08:40 on his top 5 hip hop artists

Timestamps:

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse for a raw, unfiltered look at how ICP built a movement from the ground up. Shaggy revisits growing up broke in Detroit, meeting Violent J, and the earliest days of hustling, passing out flyers, wrestling shows, and navigating real gang-adjacent street situations that shaped their worldview. He breaks down the inspiration behind the face paint, the transition from Inner City Posse, and the creation of the Dark Carnival mythology that helped define an entirely new genre. The conversation also dives into dangerous early shows, the Disney/Hollywood Records fallout, and how media attacks, industry feuds, and even FBI scrutiny only reinforced the Juggalos’ loyalty and culture. Shaggy reflects on the power of the Gathering of the Juggalos, ICP’s latest record, wild industry stories, and his personal Top 5 hip-hop artists, offering a definitive look at the controversy, community, and resilience that continue to define ICP’s legacy.00:00 - Start03:25 - How ICP met04:58 - Growing up in Detroit poor 07:30 - Music beginnings 08:52 - First musical memory 0:11:20 - Early wrestling days0:15:40 - Passing out flyers for early shows0:16:00 - Idea for the makeup and KISS 0:21:20 - Inner city posse0:23:00 - Early gang kid situations0:24:57 - Creating a genre0:28:52 - The dark carnival0:33:45 - Early dangerous shows0:35:45 - The Disney era, Hollywood records, and getting banned0:50:13 - Sharon Osbourne story and Howard Stern0:53:08 - Eminem beef0:57:00 - FBI time period0:59:55 - Gatherings 1:05:24 - Latest record1:07:25 - Fred Durst story1:09:40 - Top 5 hip hop artists

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      On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral breakthrough, including a surprising DM from Jack White’s team, and introduces listeners to Percy while discussing the moment they quit their day jobs to pursue music full-time. They dive into building community and sharing wild stories involving Lil Nas X, Billie Joe Armstrong, and even Subaru. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service. 
Timestamps: 
0:00:41 - On their meteoric rise to fame 
0:01:55 - Eric’s beginnings and the start of the band 
0:02:28 - Blink 182
0:03:45 - New Found Glory 
0:06:21 -  Eric getting kicked out of his first band 
0:08:17 -The concept of Pop Punk 
0:11:00 - Eric’s solo career
0:14:58 -  Ms. Lauren
0:16:25 -  The viral moment 
0:20:25 - Getting a DM from jack whites team 
0:24:00 - Percy 
0:27:09 - On quitting their day jobs 
0:29:25 - Building community 
0:35:20 - The meme culture 
0:37:19 - The lil nas X and Billie Joe armstrong story 
0:41:00 - Subaru 
0:45:17 - On NSFW
0:47:30 -  Travis barker 
0:51:00 - Warped tour 
0:54:29 - Best band of the 2000s
0:55:31 Top 5 underrated pop punk bands 
0:58:09 - On bands reunited

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with The Paradox for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed conversation that traces the band’s meteoric rise to fame, beginning with Eric’s early days, the origins of the group, and their influences: from Blink-182 to New Found Glory. They openly reflect on getting kicked out of his first band and the evolution of pop-punk. The band recounts their viral breakthrough, including a surprising DM from Jack White’s team, and introduces listeners to Percy while discussing the moment they quit their day jobs to pursue music full-time. They dive into building community and sharing wild stories involving Lil Nas X, Billie Joe Armstrong, and even Subaru. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service. ExpressVPN is like tinted windows for your internet connection. You can see out, but they can’t see in. Wouldn’t you want the same privacy online?Because all your traffic flows through their servers, internet service providers (including mobile network providers) know every single website you visit.nd in the U.S., ISPs are legally allowed to sell that information to advertisers!ExpressVPN reroutes 100% of your traffic through secure, encrypted servers, so your ISP can’t see your browsing history. Lowest price ever: plans start at just $3.49 a month. That’s only 12 cents a day!Easy to use: Fire up the app and click one button to get protected.Works on all devices: Phones, laptops, tablets, and more, so you can stay private on-the-go!ExpressVPN has basically become part of my toolkit. One button, I’m protected, and I don’t have to think about it.”Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN dot com slash LIPPS. That’s www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPS to find out how you can get up to four extra months. www.ExpressVPN.com/LIPPSTimestamps: 0:00:00 - Start0:01:50 - On their meteoric rise to fame 0:02:56 - Eric’s beginnings and the start of the band 0:03:28 - Blink 1820:04:54 - New Found Glory 0:08:21 - Eric getting kicked out of his first band 0:11:14 -The concept of Pop Punk 0:14:00 - Eric’s solo career0:17:40 - Ms. Lauren0:19:19 - The viral moment 0:23:15 - Getting a DM from jack whites team 0:26:28 - Percy 0:29:08 - On quitting their day jobs 0:32:09 - Building community 0:38:12 - The meme culture 0:40:11 - The lil nas X and Billie Joe armstrong story 0:44:51 - Subaru 0:48:02 - On NSFW0:51:24 - Travis barker 0:53:51 - Warped tour 0:57:17 - Best band of the 2000s0:58:16 Top 5 underrated pop punk bands 1:01:16 - On bands reunited

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In this special Lipps Service episode, Scott Lipps sits down with Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy for an in-depth conversation before the band’s show at the Silver Lining Lounge in NYC. Travie takes listeners on a journey through his roots in Geneva, NY, his earliest musical memories, and the hardcore scene that shaped him. He opens up about everything from the formation of Gym Class Heroes and their early DIY days to their breakout Fueled By Ramen era, the creation of Papercut Chronicles, and hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Clothes Off!”. The discussion dives into collaborations, genre-blending, and the highs and lows of his career, including dark periods, reinvention, and working with icons like T-Pain, Bruno Mars, and Benny Blanco. Travie also gives insight into his new record and his artistic life beyond music. A candid and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Start 

0:02:21 - Growing up in Geneva, NY

0:03:49 - First musical memory and Earth, Wind and Fire

0:07:19 - Hardcore scene

0:09:05 - Phones at concert

0:10:43 - Tattooing and art

0:13:54 - Gym Class Heroes formation

0:16:15 - The first rehearsals 

0:18:03 - The early EPs and recordings

0:20:44 - Warped tour days 

0:23:40 - Mixing genres

0:25:53 - Pete Wentz and the Fueled By Ramen era 

0:31:38 - “Papercut Chronicles” 

0:32:37 - Cupids Chokehold 

0:38:07 - Clothes Off!

0:41:16 - Collabs 

0:43:37 - Dark times 

0:50:00 - T Pain and Bruno Mars

0:52:22 - Benny Blanco 

0:54:27 - The new record

1:00:25 - Top 5 artists that defy genres 

1:02:00 - The perfect record

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Waterparks to dive deep into the band’s history, creativity, and chaos both on and off the road. From early demos, first musical memories, and the formation of their earliest bands to writing their debut EP and inking their first record deal, the trio reflect on the moments that shaped them. They share stories from the infamous tattoo misspelling that inspired a new song title to their haunted studio experience. The conversation also explores the evolution of their album visuals, the influence of color on each era, navigating being labeled a “pop band,” and the inspiration behind Intellectual Property and their upcoming album. With candid moments, unexpected confessions, and even their picks for the top five Waterparks songs of all time. This episode is not one to miss on Lipps Service! 

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Catching Up 

0:01:05 - Demos on tour 

0:02:50 - Least favorite songs to play on Tour

0:04:15 - Tattoo misspelling to new song title 

0:10:03 - Houston

0:11:09 - Warped Tour

0:11:49 - First musical memories 

0:09:00 - Otto finding out about online rumors

0:14:15 - First bands 

0:18:35 - Writing the first EP

0:21:10 - Meeting Geoff 

0:26:11 - Being considered a “pop band”

0:29:10 - Opening for Aaron Carter

0:31:00 - Meeting the Madens 

0:32:30 - The first record deal 

0:39:20 - The Minion origin story 

0:43:14 - First tour

0:46:38 - The haunted studio recording 

0:50:04 - Color influence on album eras  

0:51:15 - Creating album visuals 

0:52:23 - “Intellectual Property”

0:54:58 - IF LYRICS WERE CONFIDENTIAL 

0:57:55 - The new album 

1:00:54 - Geoff’s curse 

1:06:23 - Top 5 Waterparks songs of all time 

1:10:35 - Best debut album of all time 

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For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow https://www.facebook.com/Lutefish.find.your.flow YouTube - @Lutefish https://www.youtube.com/@Lutefish

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the one and only Orville Peck, the masked cowboy who’s redefined modern country music. The two talk about Orville’s incredible journey, from his early days and musical influences to how the mask came to be and carving out his own lane in country music. Orville opens up about the business side of music, the making of his debut album Pony, and navigating his career. They also get into sobriety, fame, and reading social media comments, plus his collaborations with legends like Willie Nelson, Elton John, Noah Cyrus, and Lady Gaga. They chat about his new EP, Appaloosa, his love for Broadway, his performance in Cabaret, his own festival, and even a little about his appearance in the upcoming live-action film Street Fighter. The episode closes with Orville listing his top 5 Broadway shows of all time. Tune into an amazing chat with the coolest cat in country – Orville Peck! 

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CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @scottlipps Production Coordinator and Booking Manager @whitakermarisa 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @robbyhoff 

Intern @kaylah._b 

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC 

00:00 - Start 

00:30 - Catching up 

02:03 - Upbringing and being friends with legendary artists 

05:00 - Musical influences 

06:00 - David Bowie 

09:00 - Defying the boundaries of country 

11:25 - How the mask came about 

15:00 - The finances of music 

18:00 - Pony 

20:00 - Subpop 

20:35 - Fake it to you make it 

22:01 - “Dead of Night” 

23:35 - Journals and manifesting 

24:25 - Cabaret 

26:25 - “Drive Me Crazy” 

27:52 - Sobriety, fame, and reading the comments 

29:50 - The country co-sign & Willie Nelson 

33:00 - Elton John 

35:20 - Noah Cyrus 

36:15 - Lady Gaga 

37:49 - Appaloosa new EP 

40:22 - Street Fighter 

41:12 - His festival, “Rodeo” 

42:37 - Top 5 most iconic singers 

44:30 - Top 5 Broadway shows

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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with legendary producer and frontman of Marvelous 3 – Butch Walker! The two dive into his upbringing, early musical projects, and moving to LA to join the 80s music scene. Butch talks about producing and working with some of music's most legendary artists, including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Pink. He gets into some of his favorite bands and the music that's influenced his own career, including that of Kiss, Jellyfish, and Van Halen. The conversation closes with Butch listing his top 5 producers of all time. Tune into an exciting and fun chat with one of the best producers of our time – Butch Walker! 

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00:21 - Cool friends 

01:05 - Marvelous 3 

03:23 - Upbringing 

04:45 - Kiss 

08:33 - First bands 

13:00 - Metal phase 

14:17 - Van Halen 

15:00 - '80s LA scene 

17:31 - Moving to LA. 

22:56 - Southgang 

24:46 - Jellyfish 

27:13 - Sound of music changing 

32:00 - First production 

33:00 - Avril Lavigne 

35:00 - Decision to start producing and the money 

38:00 - Pink 

41:01 - Working with Taylor Swift 

44:00 - The process 

48:40 - Courtney Love 

55:20 - Top 5 producers of all time

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