Tuna on Toast with Stryker

Tuna on Toast with B-Real - Cypress Hill

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews B-Real from Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra for a special performance that has now been turned into a live album and concert film. B Real tells Stryker all about how the project came together, including the famous backstory involving The Simpsons. B Real also goes deep into the history of Cypress Hill, recalling how artists like Ice Cube and Public Enemy helped his band in the early years. What does B Real think of the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar? Was Cypress Hill really banned from Saturday Night Live? Could Prophets of Rage ever make a return? And why does B Real believe Cypress Hill was robbed of a Grammy? These stories and more are covered in this episode of Tuna On Toast! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

Tuna on Toast with Highly Suspect - Johnny Stevens

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens. Johnny goes through the band’s history, and admits he’ll never be satisfied with Highly Suspect’s success. The group revealed their fifth studio album As Above, So Below in 2024 and Johnny gives Stryker an in-depth look at how it came together. Johnny also discusses fights within the band, his awkward bathroom interaction with Muse’s Matt Belamy, and why he “F—ing HATES” one of his band’s biggest hits! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

Tuna on Toast with Blame My Youth - Sean Van Fleet

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Sean Van Vleet, the lead singer and main creative force behind the band Blame My Youth. Sean goes into his background as a musician and songwriter, including his time in the band Empires – and why the group ended. Sean dives into how Nirvana and Dave Matthews changed his life (in different ways), why he has so much respect for Chappell Roan, and his brief time as an actor. One of Blame My Youth’s biggest songs has been “The Break,” and Sean tells Stryker all about how it came together. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, leave us a review, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

Tuna on Toast with Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins

On this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan. Billy offers a deep dive into the band’s latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, while offering insight into the dynamic between himself, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin. Billy also discusses Smashing Pumpkins’ tour with Green Day, the way music consumption has changed over his career, and the Corgan family rule on curse words. Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker on socials and thank you for listening!

Tuna on Toast with Coheed and Cambria - Claudio Sanchez

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and founder of the band Coheed and Cambria. Claudio tells Stryker all about the band’s early days, touring in a van and playing on the Warped Tour. He also discusses some of his biggest influences, including Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Black Sabbath. Coheed and Cambria have a new album called ‘The Father of Make Believe’ and Claudio gives Stryker a deep dive into some of the songs, including the new single “Someone Who Can”. Claudio also reveals there’s a song on the album that envisions Coheed and Cambria’s funeral! Click subscribe, follow @TedStryker and @TunaOnToast on Instagram, and thank you – as always – for supporting the show!

TUNA ON TOAST with FRANZ FERDINAND - ALEX KAPRANOS

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand. The guys start out discussing fatherhood, since Alex’s son recently turned one. They also remember Franz Ferdinand’s first show in LA, which Stryker attended decades ago at the Troubadour. Alex then talks about Franz Ferdinand’s new album ‘The Human Fear,’ which will drop in 2025. Stryker has been playing the song “Audacious” on his radio show, and Alex reveals how it came together – along with an explanation why fear is a good thing. Alex didn’t always feel like he could front a rock band, and he tells Stryker how a random karaoke performance became life-changing. Alex goes further into Franz Ferdinand’s history, discussing his memories of the Grammys, the most terrifying gig he ever played, and how Franz Ferdinand found their indie rock sound at a time when most popular rock music was loud and heavy. Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow @TedStryker @tunaontoast on Instagram and thanks for checking out the show!

Tuna on Toast w Cage the Elephant

In this MINI episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker talks to Matt and Brad Shultz from the band Cage the Elephant. In 2024, Cage the Elephant released their sixth album, Neon Pill, and Matt and Brad give Stryker all the details on how it was made. Neon Pill was especially important for Matt, their lead singer, who suffered through years of psychosis before getting the help he needed. He tells Stryker all about his journey, and how it inspired many of the songs on Neon Pill, including the title track. Another great song from the album is “Rainbow,” and Matt explains to Stryker how he instantly knew it was going to be special. Stryker also asks the guys about the band’s early goals, long before Cage the Elephant had massive hits songs and Grammy Awards. Matt and Brad also share some fond memories of their dad, a major musical influence in their lives, who passed away in 2020. This was a great interview with an awesome band, who will be touring with Oasis next year! Subscribe to Tuna on Toast, follow @tunaontoast and @TedStryker on socials, and thanks for checking out the show!

Tuna on Toast with The Last Dinner Party - Abigail Morris

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker chats with Abigail Morris, frontwoman of The Last Dinner Party. This U.K. band has quickly become popular all over the globe thanks to songs like "Sinner" and "Nothing Matters", and Abigail tells Stryker all about their rise in fame. The Last Dinner Party only played a handful of shows before getting offered a record deal, and it's been a whirlwind since then. Their debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstacy,' came out earlier this year, and Abigail tells Stryker all about recording it with producer James Ford. Stryker was lucky enough to catch The Last Dinner Party's first Los Angeles show in 2023, and Abigail shares with him her feelings about LA. There's also a new album from The Last Dinner Party, 'Prelude to Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers.' Abigail explains why the band chose to cover such notable songs as Sparks' "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us" and Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game." Abigail also reveals the two artists she dreams of collaborating with -- spoiler alert, it's Chappell Roan and Nick Cave! Subscribe to Tuna On Toast, follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks (as always) for listening to the show!

Tuna on Toast with Jim Lindberg - Pennywise

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early Southern California punk rock scene like? When did he know that Pennywise would be his life? Jim gives these stories and more. Over the years, Pennywise crossed paths with a long list of artists, and Jim mentions their history with Blink 182, The Offspring, No Doubt, Sublime and Fat Mike of NOFX (among others).  Jim Lindberg was also hugely important to Warped Tour, and he tells Stryker all about its creation. Jim also talks about Pennywise’s late bassist, Jason Thirsk, discussing his impact as well as how the band moved forward after his death. The song “Bro Hymn (Tribute)” was rewritten following Jason’s passing, and Jim explores the legacy of the tune. Jim’s solo project, The Black Pacific, has a new album called ‘Here Comes Our Wave’, and he details its recording and how the songs came together. Jim even offers Stryker a glimpse at his life offstage, discussing fatherhood and his own childhood. Could Stryker be involved in the next Pennywise song? Be sure to listen to the end. Subscribe to the Tuna on Toast YouTube channel, follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks for listening!

Tuna on Toast with The Offspring - Dexter and Noodles

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes Dexter Holland and Noodles from The Offspring. The guys chat about the brand new album, SUPERCHARGED.  Dexter talks about his first time ever playing with Noodles in his living room and why they love being in a band.  Dexter tells Stryker how the song "Bad Habit" was inspired while also discussing the pressure of writing the album Ixnay on the Hombre......which of course was the follow up to SMASH which dropped in 1994.  Dexter and Noodles talk about playing early shows at house parties and gaining a fan base in Berkley, CA at Gilman Street. Dexter and Noodles tell the story of hooking up with both Ed Sheeran and Yungblud and what it's like inspiring such huge artists.  Stryker and the offspring chat about the song "You're Gonna Go Far Kid" and how that song came together and is now part of the billions streamed club on Spotify.  Stryker asks the guys about awards and the potential one day of being inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dexter and Noodles rule so much! Throw on the new Offspring album SUPERCHARGED and enjoy!  Thanks for being part of the Tuna on Toast community!