My Warped Life
My Warped LifeKevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour and a 40-year music industry veteran, shares the untold stories, backstage shenanigans, and narrowly-avoided disasters of the world’s longest running punk rock festival. Kevin is joined by special guests from the tour to tell all the behind-the-scenes anecdotes he’s never publicly revealed. Each episode, Kevin and his co-host, Tony Arratia, select a top... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Everyone’s life was changed after their first Warped Tour experience, especially in the case of Christian Picciolini. Christian is a former American extremist who, after spending time with people from the Warped Tour, founded the Free Radicals Projec... more
If any of you have gotten a tattoo while at the Warped Tour, don’t tell Kevin… Or his insurance agent! This week, Kevin shares his opinions on tattoos from Warped, tattoos in punk rock, and tattoos in the workplace by catching up with three of his fr... more
After recently rediscovering one of his favorite articles "9 Public Figures Who Famously Hate Heavy Metal" where he hysterically makes an appearance at number 4, Kevin explains why he referred to the heavy metal community as "Gray, Bald, and Fat." He... more
Whether you lean left or right, the alignment of music and politics has always been extremely important, especially in Punk Rock. In this week's episode, Kevin catches up with 3 of his friends who have done more than their fair share of creating chan... more
Thousands of Bands, Roadies, Bus Drivers, even Journalists, hit their big break while smoldering in the sun in a random parking lot on Warped Tour. It was the perfect place for developing talent in people who had trouble finding a place for themselve... more
From ages 5 to 12, Chad Tepper and his family were homeless, finding different places to sleep every night. Listening to bands like Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup gave him the escape he needed and convinced him to pursue music as a career. After ga... more
When word got out that someone was filming a horror movie on the Warped Tour, every band wanted their own on-screen death scene. Earning “the highest on-screen body count in slasher film history” using entire crowds and over 110 band members doesn’t ... more
We all know, when it comes to driving, it wasn’t Kevin getting everyone across state lines… it was the bus drivers! That’s why this week, Kevin interviews 5 of his favorite tour bus drivers, and 2 bus company owners, to highlight some of the most rid... more
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- My favourite podcast!
Like most of your audience, Warped Tour was the highlight of the Summer. I lived in New Brunswick on the East Coast of Canada. We’d mow lawns all Summer and save up money to hop on the bus (6 hour trip) to Montreal for Warped Tour every year. Warped was a major part of our lives. It’s so incredible to be able to peak inside the Warped Tour closet. Especially to hear each one of these stories straight out of Kevin Lyman’s mouth. Thank you so much. Keep the episodes coming!
Apple Podcasts5SailorBJ
Canada4 years ago - Warped Mom
I’m a warped mom and I loved every minute of it. Listing to these podcasts have been fantastic. All the memories.
Apple Podcasts5jmaxwellgirl
United States4 years ago - The memories
Listening to your podcast brings me back to when I would drive my kids (pre-teen, teen and adult) to Detroit Warped Tour and spend one full day/night with them listening to amazing bands. Without you I would never have discovered some of these bands. This Podcast just makes me smile, laugh and cry. Best one out there!
Apple Podcasts5Mickey MillerUnited States4 years ago - The podcast about a culture that shaped my life
Behind the scenes on a festival / scene that shaped my life . A must for any fan of the punk / skate culture 🔥
Apple Podcasts5bigfnjoe
United Kingdom5 years ago - Warped Mom San Antonio
Kenny was always my favorite! I’m a warped mom who brought my daughter and her friends every year. I’d give blood with music saves lives to get her a backstage pass. Kenny was alway very kind to the kids and we had several nice chats. She still sees you around occasionally but is too shy to say hello!
Apple Podcasts5Nugb85United States5 years ago - Outstanding listen!
Thank you, Kevin! We looked forward to Warped Tour every summer! And this podcast is like a gift to those who miss it. I love hearing all of the behind-the-scenes stories...especially how it all came to be! Very entertaining!
Apple Podcasts5misspatty225United States5 years ago - This is amazing
WARPED has been such a large part of my life, , and honestly this is truly helping me work through my lack of summer madness. Thank you for everything Kevin, I’ll be submitting my story this week! #foreverwarped
Apple Podcasts5kyle_AlexUnited States5 years ago - Great memorable stories!
Listening to these Podcasts take me back on tour. The Warped Tour took me out of NYC and into the country - all over the country many times. It was the one thing I looked forward to each year. We are a Family … and that’s the Truth!
Apple Podcasts5Tone LorenzaUnited States5 years ago - Super fun!
Love hearing the different stories every couple weeks. It really shows that your life can take you anywhere. Also all the fun warped memories
Apple Podcasts5sesene103United States5 years ago - I love this so much!!!
Thank you Kevin for doing this. I miss Warped Tour so much and this helps!
Apple Podcasts5therealkimberlyyroseUnited States5 years ago - Great show
This whole show is fantastic. A must listen to for anyone who grew up with the 90’s punk revival and the grand era of action sports! Thanks for doing this and please please please bring back the warped tour!
Apple Podcasts5NWB- spamCanada5 years ago - An amazing look behind the curtain!!
This is amazing look into all things Warped Tour! So glad Kevin decided to do this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Poopknuckle8675309United States5 years ago - If you know anything about Kevin, you won't want to miss his podcasts...
Kevin is such an icon in the music & festival industry. He has great stories and is connected with so many interesting people. Aside from being a legend in the music world, he is a good person that is always willing to help. I will support anything he does for that reason alone. Excited to hear all the future guests.
Apple Podcasts5Ticket Time Machine™United States5 years ago - Great Memories
Just listening to the stories has brought back great memories that changed my life. Thank you Kevin
Apple Podcasts5parks securityUnited States5 years ago - This is so great!
It would be a stellar podcast to just hear Mr Lyman talk about Warped Tour stuff but it’s put together with interviews too. Edited really well also. I love hearing about what he had to do behind the scenes. I’m hoping this podcast dives into further, what it all took to organize the events. What was a normal day like?
Apple Podcasts5SteinSmithUnited States5 years ago
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