Episodes

  • Jim Lindberg of Pennywise

    Jim Lindberg of Pennywise
    Aug 28 2026
    Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg joins Scott Lipps for a deep dive into the history of one of Southern California’s most influential punk bands. Jim looks back on growing up in Hermosa Beach, discovering punk rock, becoming born again and making the decision to walk into the garage where Pennywise was rehearsing—a moment that changed his life. He shares stories about Fletcher Dragge, the rise of Epitaph Records, touring with The Offspring, the impact of surf and skate videos, the Warped Tour and the tragic loss of founding bassist Jason Thirsk. Jim also discusses fatherhood, the anger behind Pennywise’s music and the younger bands keeping punk alive today. Pennywise emerged from Hermosa Beach in 1988 and helped define the Southern California skate-punk sound. The band’s current lineup features Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin and Randy Bradbury. Subscribe for more episodes of Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Sawyer Hill

    Sawyer Hill
    Aug 15 2026
    Sawyer Hill joins Scott Lipps for a new episode of Lipps Service to talk about his unconventional upbringing in Arkansas, growing up in a deeply religious Pentecostal environment, discovering rock music, and the unlikely path that led him to becoming one of rock’s rising young artists. Sawyer opens up about speaking in tongues, his grandfather the preacher, what music he was allowed to listen to growing up, and the story of how Pokémon somehow resulted in a whipping. He also talks about considering a future working in a morgue and pathology, finding bandmates through Craigslist, finding his own singing voice, and what happened when his music suddenly went viral. Sawyer gets into the current state of music marketing, Yungblud, the conversation around “industry plants,” and the process behind his new album, **Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy**. Plus, Sawyer discusses “Tying the Noose,” “Going to Hell,” his weirdest-ever gig, what makes a perfect song, the one song he wishes he wrote, his favorite debut album, Folsom Prison, and his Top 5 newer artists. Another great conversation on Lipps Service with Scott Lipps. # CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:00 The Current State of Music Marketing 04:35 Sawyer Hill’s Upbringing 05:07 Growing Up With His Mom 06:30 Growing Up Pentecostal 07:25 Speaking in Tongues 10:52 The Morgue & Pathology 11:14 Getting a Job at the Morgue 15:25 What Music He Was Allowed to Hear 16:45 Learning the Ukulele 19:22 Growing Up in Arkansas 21:27 Finding Drummers on Craigslist 23:27 Pokémon, Religious School & Getting Whipped 25:07 His Grandfather the Preacher 27:37 Looking Back on His Childhood 29:53 Going Viral 31:08 Yungblud & “Industry Plants” 34:58 The New Record & “Tying the Noose” 36:50 His Weirdest Gig: Playing a Funeral 43:30 Making the New Record 46:13 Finding His Voice 49:22 The Meaning Behind the Album Title 50:44 “Going to Hell” 52:18 What Makes a Perfect Song? 54:02 Top 5 Newer Artists 55:57 The Song He Wishes He Wrote 56:31 Best Debut Album 58:09 Folsom Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Jakob Nowel of Sublime

    Jakob Nowel of Sublime
    Aug 6 2026
    Jakob Nowell joins Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about growing up as Bradley Nowell's son, stepping into the role of fronting Sublime, creating the band's new music, and finding his own identity as an artist. Jakob reflects on the responsibility of carrying one of rock's most beloved legacies, the emotional moments that shaped him, the new generation of punk and alternative music, Sunburnt Records, Coachella, the Grammy Museum exhibit, and what comes next for Sublime. Topics include: • Bradley Nowell's legacy • The future of Sublime • The new album • Coachella • Sunburnt Records • The SoCal punk scene • Finding his own voice • Top 5 Sublime songs • Mental health & imposter syndrome • Music inspiration Hosted by Scott Lipps Presented by SPIN Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in music every week. 00:00 Intro 01:30 The Donut King 03:43 Jakob on the Grammys 05:12 Reflecting on Bradley Nowell's Legacy 06:10 The Southern California Scene & Sunburnt Records 09:45 The Rise of the New Grunge Movement 10:44 How Coachella Changed Everything 12:56 Celebrating 30 Years of Sublime 13:27 The New Sublime Album 16:21 A Dream About His Dad 18:21 "Nothing Was Ever Handed to You" 21:07 Living With Imposter Syndrome 24:34 Fan Expectations & Moving Sublime Forward 28:22 The Inspiration Behind the New Record 29:31 The Story Behind "Ensenada" 33:00 Top 5 Sublime Songs of All Time #JakobNowell #Sublime #BradleyNowell #SPIN #LippsService #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #PunkRock #ReggaeRock #MusicInterview #MusicPodcast #RockPodcast #Santeria #WhatIGot #badfish https://www.patreon.com/lippsservice666. Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Deathbyromy

    Deathbyromy
    Jul 28 2026
    DeathbyRomy joins Scott Lipps for an honest conversation about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music’s most unique voices. She discusses her new single “2468,” meeting Lady Gaga as a child, Kanye West’s influence, being bullied growing up, signing her first record deal, becoming an independent artist, navigating viral success, mental health, touring with Limp Bizkit, collaborating with Palaye Royale, her love of Björk, the future of rock music, favorite horror films, and what’s next. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music, film, fashion and culture. 0:00 Intro 1:38 "2468" — The New Single 2:46 Growing Up in California 6:03 Kanye West 7:48 Meeting Lady Gaga as a Kid & Love of Japan 11:42 Hannah Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Charli xcx

    Charli xcx
    Jul 23 2026
    One day before the release of her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, xcx joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine’s Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about creativity, reinvention, and one of pop music’s most influential careers. Charli discusses the inspiration behind Music, Fashion, Film, nearly walking away from music, working with A.G. Cook, growing up during the MySpace era, fashion, filmmaking, visual identity, Martin Scorsese, John Cale, Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, social media, the current state of rock, and much more. The episode concludes with Charli’s Top 5 Underrated Films and Top 5 Charli xcx Songs. If you enjoy conversations with the world’s biggest artists, subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes every week. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:27 NYC 01:08 Intimate shows 02:29 Growing up (The Monkees, Bread, Britney Spears & Spice Girls) 03:34 MySpace, Uffie & Ed Banger 05:05 Building her own team 08:22 Albums that inspired her 11:26 Early music 12:08 The beginning 14:45 A.G. Cook 18:57 Music, Fashion, Film 19:15 Nearly quitting music 22:22 Album artwork 25:26 John Cale, Lou Reed & Andy Warhol 31:08 Marc Jacobs 32:34 Martin Scorsese 34:48 Music, Fashion, Film creative process 37:50 The future of music & rock 40:39 Visuals 42:03 Songwriting 44:45 David Cronenberg & legacy 47:55 Advice to young artists 50:10 Social media 51:55 Top 5 Underrated Films 56:15 Top 5 Charli xcx Songs #CharliXCX #MusicFashionFilm #LippsService #ScottLipps #SPIN #MusicPodcast #PopMusic #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 311 on 36 Years Together, "Amber," AI, Rock Music & Their Top 5 Albums | Lipps Service

    311 on 36 Years Together, "Amber," AI, Rock Music & Their Top 5 Albums | Lipps Service
    Jul 21 2026
    For more than 36 years, 311 have remained one of rock's most unique and enduring bands—blending rock, reggae, hip-hop, funk and metal into a sound entirely their own while keeping the original five members together through decades of touring and platinum-selling albums. On this episode of SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service, Scott Lipps sits down with Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton, Tim Mahoney and P-Nut to look back at their incredible journey—from growing up in Omaha and moving to Los Angeles together, to recording classics like "Amber," "Love Song," and the breakthrough Blue Album. The band discusses the current state of rock music, artificial intelligence, social media, songwriting, their biggest career moments, the songs they want to be remembered for, their favorite '90s rock albums, and what's next for 311. If you're a longtime Excitable, a fan of alternative rock, or simply love hearing legendary artists tell their stories, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in music. #311 #NickHexum #SpinMagazine #LippsService #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #Amber #LoveSong #90sRock #MusicPodcast #ScottLipps #RockInterview #311Day #NewMusic #airockmusic 00:00 Intro 01:11 311 Cruise 02:59 36 Years Together 04:03 Early Years in Omaha & First Hearing Rage Against the Machine 06:24 The Omaha Music Scene 10:22 Getting Signed 11:28 Moving to Los Angeles Together 13:18 Working with Producer Eddie Offord 13:52 Merging Hip-Hop with Rock 16:08 Finding Their Scene in Los Angeles 17:05 The Blue Album & Their Breakthrough 18:55 Their First Big Paychecks 20:11 The Story Behind "Amber" 23:15 Social Media 24:23 Their Longest 311 Day Shows 24:44 Recording "Love Song" 25:53 The Secret to Their Longevity 27:54 311 on Artificial Intelligence 30:12 Lyrical Inspiration 30:15 The Current State of Rock 'n' Roll 37:25 Which Songs Should 311 Be Remembered For? 39:58 Their Top 5 Rock Albums of the '90s 43:30 New Music 46:XX Outro / lippsservice666 . Please join or Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Des Rocs

    Des Rocs
    Jul 6 2026
    Des Rocs joins SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation covering the making of his new album To Hell and Back, working with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli, the rise of AI in music, building an independent career, the early DIY New York scene, Kelly Clarkson, Dana White, Queens food favorites, and much more. Des Rocs has become one of modern rock’s most exciting artists by combining massive hooks, arena-sized ambition and relentless work ethic. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, To Hell and Back continues that evolution with some of his biggest songs yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Blu DeTiger

    Blu DeTiger
    Jun 28 2026
    Blu DeTiger joins Scott Lipps on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service for an in-depth conversation about becoming one of today's most exciting bass players. Blu discusses growing up in New York City, learning from mentor Warren McCrae, her early years playing sessions and touring, working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, and developing her signature slap bass style. She also breaks down the bass line from "Whisper," demonstrates techniques live on bass, talks about her signature Fender bass, names her Top 5 bass players, reveals her favorite bass riffs of all time, discusses Rush's Geddy Lee, dreams up a musical supergroup, and shares the New York artists who inspired her. If you love great musicianship, bass guitar, funk, rock, pop or incredible stories from today's most exciting artists, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins