EP. 335 - Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise with Shane Told

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Shane Told wrote 'Skin and Bones' about the tragic murder of his ex-girlfriend, quoting her favorite Lord of the Rings.

The episode opens with the hosts, Sean Smith and Morgan Richards, engaging in lighthearted banter about tangled cords and toothbrushing before introducing guest Shane Told of Silverstein. Shane is celebrating Silverstein's 25th anniversary with a tour and two new albums, 'Anti-Bloom' and the upcoming 'Pink Moon.' He explains that moving to Las Vegas led him to co-write songs in LA for the first time, which shattered his preconceptions and resulted in 25 finished tracks. To avoid cutting too many songs, the band decided to release two separate albums this year. Shane discusses the collaborative songwriting process, noting it boosted his confidence and improved his solo work. He reveals the deeply personal inspiration behind 'Skin and Bones,' a song about the murder of his ex-girlfriend, and shares how lyrics can originate from various sources, like a parking lot sign that inspired a fan-favorite line. Shane reflects on fan interactions, such as asking The Offspring about an unreleased song and convincing Limp Bizkit to play 'Pollution.' He details Silverstein's 25-year tour, which features a setlist played in reverse chronological order and includes songs from every album. Shane candidly describes the band's lowest point during a 2007 UK tour and critiques their third album, citing production issues and personal struggles. The conversation touches on podcasting dynamics, with Shane complimenting the hosts' flow and mentioning his pinball podcast, NudgeCast. The episode concludes with the hosts promoting their Patreon, teasing a major announcement, and thanking supporters.

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A relaxed Silverstein interview about unpredictable songs, listener connection, and the surprises bands cannot plan.

Silverstein's Shane Told joins Sean Smith and Morgan Richards for a loose, good-natured conversation about the songs a band cannot fully plan for: the lyrics listeners hold onto, the tracks that find an audience in unexpected ways, and the shaky business of guessing what should…

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Press play when you want Shane Told on a song he did not expect to resonate, then stay for cord tangles, toothbrush talk, and an Offspring detour.

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