Bob Rock tells Mike about his parents, Metallica, his interest in producing, The Tragically Hip, “editing” songs, Jann Arden, personality conflicts, a common thread in his work and his easiest studio experience.

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Mike, Max and Shane recap their experience so far at the 2018 JUNO Awards in Vancouver and welcome Shane's directing partner Mark Myers to discuss their award nomination.

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Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem (“45,” “Get Hurt”) tells Mike about Matt Mays, Canadian music, opening acts, New Jersey, his parents, Frank Turner, turmoil and sincerity, finding clarity, comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, playing live and pop stars.

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Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional (“Hands Down,” “Vindicated”) tells Mike about his Connecticut upbringing, moving to Florida, teaching, building a fan base, trusting instincts, avoiding new music when songwriting, the term “emo” and famous fans.

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Mike, Max and Shane discuss prep for Arkells’ trip to Korea for the Olympics, and software developer Dan Comand joins the show to demonstrate his custom Alexa skill. (Find out more: http://www.workwithplana.com) Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook & Martin Doherty of Chvrches (“My Enemy,” “The Mother We Share”) tell Mike about press tours, parents, pursuing music as a career, Lauren’s voice, taking a break, Greg Kurstin, Katy Perry and mainstream pop, having a platform, band dynamics and "Love is Dead." For dessert, Shane describes why his latest brainstorm backfired and hatches a plan to secure an interview with Nathan Fielder.

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Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo (“Try,” “Lost Together”) tells Mike about his upbringing, putting off school for music, his family, songwriting, “You Be The Leaver,” influences, his partnership with Greg Keelor and an infamous moment at a Ryan Adams concert.

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Lena Waithe (“The Chi,” “Master of None”) tells Mike about dissecting TV as an art form, running a writers’ room, empowering other voices, ambition, doubt, influences and winning an Emmy Award for “Thanksgiving.”

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Ewan Currie and Ryan Gullen of The Sheepdogs (“Feeling Good,” “I’ve Got A Whole Where My Heart Should Be”) tell Mike about album narratives, “Changing Colours,” video treatments, their Rolling Stone magazine cover, touring, influences and finding balance.

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Recorded live at The Rivoli in Toronto on January 19th, 2018.

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Sophie Hawley-Weld & Tucker Halpern of Sofi Tukker (“Best Friend,” “Drinkee”) tell Mike about tour, Tucker’s love of hoops, early days, their Grammy nomination, director Mac Boucher, the iPhone X ad, Sophie’s time in Victoria, live shows and future goals.

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