
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 | 208 | 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 sits down with Warren Zeiders.
Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Warren spent his teenage years chasing a lacrosse career rather than a musical one, picking up guitar only as a casual hobby a... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against.
Rise Against formed to inspire change for the better, taking the torch from Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and 7 Seconds to create their own political anth... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Carly Pearce.
Born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, Carly Pearce left high school at 16 to take a performing job at Dollywood, then moved to Nashville at 19 to chase a solo career full-t... more
On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Daryl Palumbo.
Formed in 1993 by a then-teenage Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, Glassjaw became one of post-hardcore's most influential acts, known as much for their unpredicta... more
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To have professional journalists and photographers be replaced by this is insulting. The way each episode is just a therapy session makes it difficult to listen, especially the redundant questions. Lost a fan
Utter self-indulgent pap. Watching paint dry is more interesting than watching this guy try to be an interviewer.
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.
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A thoughtful interview series where a seasoned musician and entrepreneur draws out long-form conversations with a mix of music artists, actors, and industry figures. Episodes tend to explore career longevity, the storytelling behind art, creative independence, and personal growth—from sobriety and therapy to branding, mentorship, and navigating fame. The host's experience running a music-focused label and career spanning pop-punk to indie acts often leads guests to share actionable insights, practical career pivots, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on building resilient creative careers. Fans and aspiring guests alike may appreciate the candid, back‑and‑forth style that aims to treat artists as peers and advisors rather than just intervie... more
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