In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low. Alex details his early years and how he first started playing music, revealing that a Green Day song was the first thing he learned to play on guitar. He then tells Stryker all about how he met Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick, the other members of All Time Low. The band’s breakthrough song was “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and Alex recalls how things started taking off for his group. All Time Low have released nine studio albums, including ‘Tell Me I’m Alive’ in 2023, and Alex tells Stryker about the band’s evolution with each release. Being part of The Warped Tour was another major experience for All Time Low and Alex reveals how impactful the festival was to All Time Low’s career. Alex has also become close friends with Mark Hoppus from Blink 182. He talks about their friendship, what it’s like working with Mark and the future of their collaborative project together, Simple Creatures. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

In this episode, Stryker welcomes grandson to Tuna On Toast. Stryker was the first DJ to play grandson on the radio, and the singer looks back on how inspiring that experience was. One of grandson’s biggest influences is Rage Against the Machine. He discusses how excited he is that RATM is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even offers to perform with the band if they need him! grandson also has a fantastic new album called ‘I Love You, I'm Trying.’ It’s a very personal release and he tells Stryker all about how it came together. Grandson is touring with K Flay this summer. The two musicians have become close friends, and he details how that bond has formed over the years. Grandson also reveals how the Tom Hanks movie ‘That Thing You Do’ inspired him to pursue a career in music. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a comment or review, and thank you so much for supporting the show!

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with David Beno Benveniste, CEO of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group. Beno is the man who signed System of a Down, and he reveals how he discovered the band and what it was like working with Rick Rubin on their albums. Beno’s other clients include Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, AFI, Alice in Chains and Deftones. He told Stryker about Davey Havok’s greatness, what makes Jerry Cantrell such a great musician, how Jonathan Davis strives for success and why he wanted to work with M Shadows and the A7X guys long before he ever signed them. Beno also shares advice for bands starting out today, as well as the concept of artists as “brands” that can build relationships with fans over years. Velvet Hammer also co-created the Sick New World festival. Beno reveals how that event came together and what the future holds for it. Click that subscribe button, follow @Tunaontoast on socials and thank you for supporting the show!

This week Stryker welcomes Tyson Ritter from All-American Rejects into the Tuna On Toast studio, and this already ranks as one of our all-time favorite interviews! From “Sing Swing” to “Move Along,” “It Ends Tonight” to “Gives You Hell,” All-American Rejects have cranked out some massive hits, and Tyson discusses his band’s backstory, as well as how toxic it was for him, at just 17-years old, to get caught up in the record industry. Could All-American Rejects return with new music soon? Tyson explains what would need to happen for the band to release something new after more than a decade away. More recently, Tyson launched the group Now More Than Ever, and he explains to Stryker how that project came together. Tyson is also a successful actor and has a new movie coming out called ‘Prisoner’s Daughter’ where he stars alongside Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox (aka Logan Roy from ‘Succession’)! He revealed to Stryker what it was like working with an acting legend. Plus, you’ll never believe the crazy story Tyson shares about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast on YouTube and everywhere you get podcasts. Leave us a comment or a nice review and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

This week, we’ve got another highlight from Tuna On Toast on the road at Sick New World in Las Vegas. Stryker caught up with Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down as he prepared to headline the festival. The performance also marked System’s first concert in over a year, and Shavo revealed his process to get ready for their set. The guys took a walk down memory lane as Shavo looked back on his band’s early club shows, including gigs alongside Deftones and Korn. It was around this time that System of a Down connected with Rick Rubin, and Shavo gave Stryker an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to work with the famous producer. The guys also discussed Shavo’s upcoming solo album, System’s chances of making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the stage trick Shavo learned from Gene Simmons! Please subscribe, leave us a comment and thank YOU for helping us continue to grow Tuna on Toast!!

M. Shadows joined Ted Stryker in Las Vegas for an episode of Tuna on Toast. It was the morning after Avenged Sevenfold played their first concert in 5 years. It was also the weekend of the Sick New World Festival. The guys discuss how M. Shadows thinks the performance went including what he gives himself outta 10! M. Shadows and Stryker talk about the new Avenged Sevenfold album titled LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker catches up with the Pierce the Veil frontman Vic Fuentes. Vic recently became a father and he talks to Stryker about the challenges of balancing his dedication to the band with family life. Vic’s daughter was born the day before Pierce the Veil’s new album ‘The Jaws of Life’ was released, and the guys take a deep dive into its creation. How did a dive bar impact the album? You'll have to listen to find out! Vic also discusses the bands who influenced him, including Pennywise, MXPX Saosin and Bring Me the Horizon, and why movies have inspired his music. Pierce the Veil have developed a deep connection with their fans over the years, and Vic explains the importance of that fan-band relationship. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, leave us a review -- and thank you for listening!

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with rising star Kailee Morgue. The two discuss Kailee’s childhood in Arizona, how Youtube helped launch her career and why No Doubt influenced her musical tastes. Kailee also goes in-depth on her recent album, ‘Girl Next Door’ and recaps her tour with Maggie Lindemann. Kailee is featured on the song “In My Head” from the soundtrack to ‘Scream VI’ and she tells Stryker about the amazing experience working with Mike Shinoda on that track – as well as her love of horror films! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, give us a follow on socials, and thanks for listening!  

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker catches up with 311 frontman Nick Hexum. Nick looks back at his band's early days, moving from Omaha to LA, why radio stations were initially hesitant to play 311, and how opening for Fugazi and Oingo Boingo impacted his career. Nick also recalls working with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal on the music video for "You Wouldn't Believe" -- and why Shaq threatened to sue the band! 311 has released 13 albums in their career spanning over 30 years, and Nick reveals that NEW MUSIC is on the way! He also details a scary RV fire in the band's early days that could have cost them their lives! Hear these stories and more on this episode of Tuna on Toast, then subscribe to the show and follow us  @TedStryker and @tunaontoast

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Deryck Whibley, frontman of Sum 41. The guys discuss some of Deryck’s earliest influences, including how the Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Pennywise influenced his career. He also looks back at the bidding war that surrounded Sum 41, and the way things took off for the band when “Fat Lip” became a massive hit. Deryck explains why an MTV performance alongside Tommy Lee from Motley Crue and Rob Halford of Judas Priest was one of the most important moments in his career. He also discusses the pressure he was put under when creating Sum 41’s sophomore album, a process he describes as “tortuous.” Deryck gives Stryker an update on Sum 41’s upcoming double album, Heaven and Hell. Will it arrive this year? Listen and find out. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow us on socials, spread the word to your friends – and thank you for the support!