
On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsArtsMusicPerforming Arts | |||

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Andrew McMahon.
Back in the early 2000s, McMahon catapulted to pop-punk fame as the vocalist and pianist in Something Corporate.
While the band took a break, he started writing sol... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Mikaela Hoover.
Hoover’s best known for her long partnership with James Gunn, who created a web short for her called Sparky & Mikaela before casting her in a series of superhero fil... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Travie McCoy.
This summer heralded Gym Class Heroes’ “Universal Language,” doubling as their first music since 2011’s The Papercut Chronicles II and a taste of their upcoming album.... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Chase Rice.
After nonstop touring, the country star recently came off the road and limited his schedule to just a handful of shows that would “not look like anything like what I’ve ... more
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Every interview somehow turns into Joel talking about himself. It would be great to hear from the people you are actually interviewing
Once in a while a guest will be lame but most the time it’s great conversations! Even when someone I’m not into Joel keeps it interesting overall. Extremely rare exceptions are a guest once outta every 20 or so where guest is just not cool and nothing Joel can do to change how it comes off. 99% the time it’s awesome though! No politics ever just music/artist talk!
Joel is normally interviewing Joel and a guest is there to listen.
Host talks WAY TOO MUCH! I tune into these to hear from the artists but I end up having to suffer through Joel talk about his experiences. Ask questions to the artists, let them speak and then move on to the next.
You should probably remove your episode with Bob Vylan for him mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He is sick and it’s a bad reflection on you as a kind person.
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A candid, guest-forward music and culture podcast that centers on in-depth conversations with breakthrough and veteran artists. Across episodes, hosts probe creative processes, career pivots, mental health, family, and the realities of fame, often pulling practical insights on authenticity, resilience, and the business side of making art. Notably, the show emphasizes long-form storytelling and personal growth, with a warm, conversational vibe that aims to make listeners feel like they're backstage with friends. It stands out for its artist-centric focus, willingness to explore tough topics, and a steady stream of industry veterans alongside rising voices, offering both inspiration and actionable takeaways for creators and brands seeking aut... more
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