Episodes

  • Stewart Copeland of The Police

    Stewart Copeland of The Police
    Mar 9 2025

    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the iconic drummer, Stewart Copeland, of the legendary '80s rock band The Police. The two get into Stewart’s early days in music, his father being in the CIA, and influences like Ginger Baker. Stewart talks about his proudest moment, which songs he would redo, and meeting the famed producer George Martin. He discusses his relationship and some experiences with frontman Sting, reuniting with the band, and his composing work. To close, Stewart lists his top 5 drummers of all time, his perfect album, and the lineup of his ideal supergroup. Tune in for a legendary conversation with the Hall-of-Famer drummer!

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Produced by @whitakermarisa

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA

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    These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!

    Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.

    0:02:00 - Grammys

    0:05:30 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    0:08:26 - Growing up

    0:14:50 - Ginger Baker

    0:15:00 - First bands

    0:19:44 - Meeting The Police

    0:29:00 - Clark Kent

    0:31:25 - Proudest moment

    0:35:25 - Any songs Stewart would redo?

    0:39:00 - Coming to America

    0:45:00 - “Every Breath You Take”

    0:46:00 - The time Sting yelled

    0:49:00 - Did the band end too soon?

    0:50:00 - George Martin story

    0:53:00 - The band’s dynamic during the reunion

    0:54:50 - How much money would it take to reunite?

    0:56:00 - The Doors

    0:57:00 - Composing

    0:58:00 - Top 5 drummers

    1:03:00 - Perfect album

    1:07:00 - Supergroup

    1:08:00 - New projects
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Brent Smith of Shinedown

    Brent Smith of Shinedown
    Feb 23 2025

    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of today’s leading rock frontmen, Brent Smith of Shinedown. The two dive into the Grammys, the current state of rock ‘n’ roll, and some of music’s biggest new stars, including Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. They also discuss Brent’s upbringing, early music influences, and the band's beginnings. Brent explores his experiences with addiction, recovery, and loss, and the meaning behind what it means to get a second chance. They detail the band’s immense radio success, their many top hits, and the making of their newest music. To close, Brent lists his Top 5 criminally underrated singers. Tune in to a great chat with the hit-making and wonderful frontman — Brent Smith!

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Produced by @whitakermarisa

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA

    Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!

    These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!

    Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.

    1:30 - Being without a home

    3:27 - His first big purchase

    4:51 - Sending money to Spiritbox

    6:30 - The Grammys and the state of rock 'n' roll

    7:00 - Benson Boone and Teddy Swims

    13:00 - Growing up

    16:30 - Early musical influences

    20:09 - Getting signed and re-signed

    26:56 - Shinedown’s success with radio

    31:15 - The meaning behind second chance

    36:30 - Addiction and sobriety

    44:00 - Loss

    45:37 - New music

    50:51 - Top 5 criminally underrated singers
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    56 mins
  • John Stamos

    John Stamos
    Feb 9 2025

    Scotts sits with his old friend, pop icon, actor, musician and drummer of the Beach Boys! John Stamos and share amazing music stories and more , tune in for a great episode
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    52 mins
  • Huddy

    Huddy
    Jan 26 2025

    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott welcomes social media star and musician Chase Hudson, also known as Huddy. They begin the episode discussing the tragic wildfires near Chase's home in California and what his family did to evacuate. Chase also gets into the growing pains of touring and what it was like starting a career as a professional musician. He talks about living in the Hype House, and the troubles that came with leaving it to pursue a different career. Chase shares his affinity for the pop-punk renaissance and dream collaborations with artists from the genre. They end the interview by talking about Chase's dream supergroup, his favorite hard rock and metal bands of all time, and his upcoming projects.

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Produced by @whitakermarisa

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA

    Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!

    These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!

    Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.

    00:15 - Intro

    01:21 - Wildfire evacuations

    03:49 - T-shirts

    05:35 - Leaving California

    08:50 - Touring

    11:28 - Screaming in songs

    12:57 - Growing up

    15:21 - Becoming a musician

    20:27 - Viral videos

    21:48 - TikTok ban

    26:49 - Hype House

    33:11 - Transitioning into music

    35:38 - Pop punk revival

    37:19 - Dream collabs

    39:25 - Working with MGK and Sydney Sweeney

    42:41 - Writing lyrics

    45:21 - Discussing upcoming album

    47:47 - Building a supergroup

    48:54 - Perfect album

    50:11 - Top 5 hard rock bands

    54:39 - Looking forward to the year
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    54 mins
  • Kerry King of Slayer and Kerry King Band

    Kerry King of Slayer and Kerry King Band
    Jan 12 2025

    On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the thrash metal guitarist and songwriter, formerly of Slayer, Kerry King. They start off talking about Kerry’s love for Australia, his experience with snake trading and breeding, and other metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica. They also get into Kerry’s early music inspirations, friendships with the “big four” metal bands, and the PMRC controversy. Kerry also reflects on recording with Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin, working with Dimebag Darrell, and turning down opportunities to tour again with Slayer. They close the interview by talking about Kerry’s upcoming tour and his newest album, From Hell I Rise, and Kerry lists his top 5 perfect albums and guitarists of all time.

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Produced by @whitakermarisa

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

    Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist!

    These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service!

    Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.

    00:14 - Intro

    01:18 - Australia

    01:46 - Snake trading and breeding

    02:39 - Iron Maiden

    03:51 - Steve Harris story

    04:45 - Lars Ulrich story

    05:40 - Drones

    06:38 - Early music inspirations

    07:30 - First concerts

    08:20 - Eddie Van Halen

    09:10 - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest

    10:40 - Finding music & magazines

    11:44 - Guitar lessons

    12:50 - Band with guitar teacher

    13:24 - Punk

    15:35 - Playing the hits at concerts

    16:07 - Meeting the members of the band

    17:28 - Metallica & Dave Mustaine

    18:20 - Slayer vs. Metallica sound

    19:00 - James Hetfield

    19:37 - Big four shows

    20:15 - Turning down Slayer tours

    21:02 - Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC)

    21:30 - Weird fan autograph requests

    22:44 - Dimebag Darrell & Pantera

    25:05 - Beastie Boys “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” story

    26:30 - Rick Rubin

    27:29 - New album, From Hell I Rise

    28:11 - “Starting over” with new band

    29:23 - New band & members & band name

    31:47 - Machine Head

    32:35 - Songwriting for Slayer and solo album

    34:37 - Lyrical inspirations on new album

    35:15 - “Crucifixation”

    36:45 - Working on second solo album

    36:59 - Tour with Mastodon & Lamb of God

    37:48 - Coming up with setlists

    38:12 - Top 5 perfect albums

    39:07 - Top 5 guitar players of all time

    39:54 - Upcoming tour

    40:38 - Celebrities wearing Slayer t-shirts
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    41 mins
  • NYC Music Scene Part 3 - featuring Des Rocs, Pan Arcadia, and Cab Ellis

    NYC Music Scene Part 3 - featuring Des Rocs, Pan Arcadia, and Cab Ellis
    Dec 22 2024
    In this episode of Lipps Service — the second installment of our NYC music scene series — Scott sits down with four buzzing artists out of the East Coast — Des Rocs, Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia, and Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis. Starting off with the blistering rock ‘n’ roller, Des Rocs discusses his upbringing and musical influences from Long Island, including odd jobs he’s had to support his music career. Des also talks about his endorsement from UFC’s Dana White, funny stories of his performances alongside The Cult and The Rolling Stones, and the influence ofIan Astbury and Queen’s Live At Wembley album. Next up, Brooklyn-bred rock band Pan Arcadia’s frontman Eamon Rush and drummer Brian Duke get into their local performances at different venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn, living together at “The Shack” and their home studio, and NYC influences like Lou Reed and The Strokes. Eamon and Brian also talk about their various charity benefit concerts like “Save The Scene” and “Rock The Pantry,” the camaraderie of the local current scene, and insight into the band’s upcoming music releases. Last but not least, Scott talks with eclectic frontman Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis, who dives into his musical beginnings in LA and Boston, comparing LA vs. NYC music, and the band’s experience working with experimental producer Gordon Raphael. Connor gets into winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest, the band’s forthcoming self-titled junior album, and their headlining gig in support of the release at Bowery Ballroom in January 2025. TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 – Intro0:03:03 – Des Rocs intro0:03:40 – Early music writing and making0:04:20 – NYC influence0:04:50 – Dana White’s endorsement0:05:35 – Ian Astbury of The Cult story0:07:21 – Family and upbringing0:08:01 – Odd jobs0:08:50 – Rockville, Long Island0:09:05 – Early music influences0:09:35 – QueenLive At Wembley ‘860:10:22 – Genre-defying music & art0:11:28 – Early lyric writing0:11:50 – Dreaming of and manifesting being a musician0:12:55 – Performing in Long Island0:13:50 – 2010s NYC music influences0:14:50 – Opening for The Rolling Stones story0:17:34 – Opening for Muse story0:18:45 – Hotel orgy tour story0:20:00 – Touring economics0:21:48 – Performing in Europe0:22:10 – “I Am The Lightning”0:23:10 – Promotion through word of mouth 0:24:35 – Working with Mark Seliger on new album, Dream Machine0:25:01 – 2025 plans0:25:24 – Labels & the music industry0:26:20 – East Coast music0:27:30 – Rock ‘n’ roll giants & influences0:28:48 – Top 5 East Coast artists0:29:41 – Top 5 rock albums0:31:19 – Top 5 underrated frontmen/women0:31:54 – Ian Astbury———————0:35:42 – Eamon Rush and Brian Duke of Pan Arcadia intro0:35:58 – Abandoned Chinatown church performance0:37:05 – Eamon growing up in Manhattan & music scene then0:39:27 – Dimes Square0:40:02 – Living together as a band at “The Shack”0:41:33 – Music influences0:42:10 – 20-year music cycle0:42:45 – The Strokes 0:43:40 – Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground0:44:21 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene & Matt Weinberger0:45:50 – Favorite NYC artists right now0:47:37 – Young band economics0:49:03 – 2021 livestream benefit concert “Save The Scene” 0:51:40 – Performing at various venues and locations 0:52:19 – Recording and mixing music0:53:08 – Upcoming music releases and influences0:53:43 – Top 5 new bands0:55:38 – Favorite new bands0:56:00 – How Eamon got banned from MSG story0:57:13 – Food drive & livestream benefit concert “Rock The Pantry”0:58:55 – Top 5 places to eat and drink in Brooklyn1:00:05 – Taking ginger shots with Scott and Marisa———————1:01:57 – Connor Abeles of Cab Ellis intro1:02:44 – Music and performance beginnings in LA and Boston1:03:45 – Music influences1:04:25 – Comparing LA vs. NYC music and energy1:06:45 – Friendships and connectivity of current music scene1:07:44 – Band information1:08:11 – Working with Gordon Raphael1:09:36 – Band name origins1:10:46 – Developing live performance style at Randall’s Island Park1:12:12 – The Stooges and Iggy Pop1:13:00 – Stage diving1:14:41 – Winning NPR’s “Tiny Desk” contest & musical experimentation1:16:28 – Young band economics & creative control1:17:48 – Success and looking ahead 1:18:35 – Current music scene1:19:15 – Wilmah1:20:15 – Making of upcoming junior, self-titled album 1:21:52 – Headlining Bowery Ballroom gig in January 20251:22:17 – Upcoming music releases1:22:34 – Top 5 NYC venues to perform at1:24:03 – Favorite NYC albums
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Dexter Holland and Noodles of The Offspring

    Dexter Holland and Noodles of The Offspring
    Dec 8 2024

    In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Dexter and Noodles from The Offspring. They go over the band’s early SoCal days, how they got signed, and their brotherhood with bands like Rancid and NOFX. Dexter and Noodles share their inspiration for their new albumSupercharged, as well as discussing the new streaming age of music and working with Bob Rock.

    00:00:38 - record promo

    00:01:00 - last NOFX show

    00:01:50 -brotherhood w Pennywise, Bad Religion, NOFX, Rancid

    00:02:50 - The Offspring podcast

    00:04:16 - lasting 40 years

    00:06:07 - bands origin story

    00:09:15 - pre-Epitaph days, getting signed

    00:10:37 -playing chess w Epitaph guy to get signed, punk chess

    00:12:15 - successful of first record

    00:14:24 - crazy early day shows on Gilman St

    00:18:00 - touring and camping out on the road

    00:20:10 - making Smash and it’s success

    00:21:56 -writing Come Out and Play

    00:27:53 - other Club Lingerie bands

    00:28:21 - Pretty Fly For a White Guy

    00:30:24 - sophomore album

    00:33:25 - streaming age of music for a band like The Offspring

    00:34:32 - AFI label

    00:36:47 - most successful headlining tour, playing with Ed Sheeran, Sir Brian May, Yungblud, Emily Armstrong

    00:43:10 - Woodstock ’99

    00:45:40 -new Offspring record, what inspired it

    00:48:21 - Dexter running triathlon

    00:49:02 - working with Bob Rock

    00:52:35 - how does The Offspring pick a setlist

    00:55:49 - new age of hardcore bands

    00:56:23 - poorly aged records

    00:59:05 -Top 5 SoCal Restaurants

    01:01:57 -best punk band of all time

    01:03:52 -The Offsprings supergroups
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains

    Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains
    Nov 24 2024

    On this episode, Scott sits down with the influential and dynamic guitarist who helped shape the sound of the ‘90s — in his second time on Lipps Service — Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains! Jerry shares some behind-the-scenes details from recording his new album, I Want Blood, including exploring spoken word and finding new avenues for creative processes. Later on, the two get into the early days of Alice in Chains, how Jerry met Layne Staley, and the recording process of Jar of Flies. Beyond Jerry’s early career, they discuss Jerry’s touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde, being friends with Eddie Van Halen, and writing music with Chris Cornell. The episode wraps up with Jerry listing his favorite films, albums, and underrated bands. Tune in for this insightful interview with the one and only Jerry Cantrell!

    CREDITS (Instagram handles)

    Host @ScottLipps

    Edited by @toastycakes

    Music by @Robby_hoff

    Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

    00:00 - Intro

    00:30 - Catching up

    01:40 - Touring with Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne

    03:19 - Eddie Van Halen stories

    06:22 - Writing “Nutshell”

    08:27 - 'Jar of Flies'

    11:20 - Writing with Chris Cornell

    12:48 - Features on the new album

    14:50 - Camaraderie in Seattle

    16:26 - Grunge

    17:14 - Getting back to solo music

    20:19 - Early music inspirations

    22:28 - Meeting Layne Staley

    28:13 - Finding the Alice sound

    31:54 - Nirvana and the scene

    33:45 - Story behind “Rooster”

    38:00 - Revisiting records

    39:26 - Writing songs

    45:38 - Finding his voice

    49:31 - Economics

    54:09 - Favorite albums

    55:26 - Top 5 films

    57:25 - Underrated bands

    58:28 - Upcoming tours and cities
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    1 hr and 3 mins