It's been a while since we've had an actor on the show, which gives us great pleasure to announce that this week's guest on Life In The Stocks is one of the finest actors working in TV and film today: Daniel Mays. Danny joins Matt for an in-depth chat about acting - the profession, the craft, the process, the pay-off - and some of the notable projects he's been involved with over the years, from Line of Duty, Des, Code 404 and White Lines, to Vera Drake, Tintin, Star Wars, and more. Danny is not only one of the best actors in the UK, he's also a really great bloke, and you're going to love this episode. Be sure to familiarise yourself with his work, if you're not already. And expect plenty more great performances from this man in the future. In many ways, he's just getting started.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#185 Daniel Mays (Actor)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Episode 184 of Life In The Stocks with Dan Hawkins from The Darkness. Matt's interviewed The Darkness brothers many times over the brothers, but this was his first time podcasting with one of them, and there was a lot of ground to cover. From the band's early days playing the Camden Barfly, to going on tour with The Wildhearts and Metallica, via their quadruple platinum selling debut album, Permission to Land, to their meteoric rise to fame, losing the plot, breaking up, getting back together, the new line-up, and the winning streak they've been on over the last few years - it's all in here. And then some more. Enjoy!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#184 Dan Hawkins (The Darkness)

Welcome to Episode 183 of Life In The Stocks with Michael Starr from Steel Panther. Michael joins Matt to pay tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen - one of the greatest guitar players in the history of rock 'n' roll. The pair also talk all about Michael's life and musical journey, from his David Lee Roth era Van Halen tribute band, Atomic Punk, through to Metal School, and the world famous Steel Panther.Head to www.steelpantherrocks.com to buy tickets to the upcoming Steel Panther Halloween Show - live from The Viper Room in Hollywood.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#183 Michael Starr (Steel Panther)

Session drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and all-round musical wizard Ilan Rubin is Matt's guest this week on Life In The Stocks. Ilan plays drums in Nine Inch Nails, and is also Tom DeLonge's writing partner and the drummer in Angels & Airwaves. Topics of conversation include lockdown life, getting older, work ethic and creativity, discovering Led Zeppelin at a young age, and the influence of John Bonham, taking drum lessons with Travis Barker, playing the Warped Tour and Woodstock as a kid, the creative process and his working relationships with Trent Reznor and Tom DeLonge, being a gun for hire, Ilan's band The New Regime, touring with Muse, and a whole lot more.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#182 Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails/Angels & Airwaves)

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is OG punk legend Brian Baker, of Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, and Bad Religion. Topics of conversation include, but are not limited, to hardcore punk and the Washington scene, addiction and sobriety, the plethora of bands Brian has played in, nearly joining REM, touring with Pearl Jam, politics, the pandemic, life lessons and reflections, and a whole lot more. What an absolute honour and a pleasure it was to have this punk rock icon and all-round nice guy on the podcast.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#181 Brian Baker (Minor Threat/Dag Nasty/Bad Religion)

Welcome to a very special episode of Life In The Stocks: Episode 180 with Tommy Lee from Motley Crue. The rock icon joins Matt to talk Motley Crue, The Dirt, his solo career, his friendship with John Travolta, his relationship with his parents, spirituality, the meaning of life, and rock n roll stories of excess.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#180 Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)

Welcome to Part Two of this week's two-part "pissedcast" with Matt's best friend from the land down under, Joel O'Keeffe from Airbourne. Pull up a pew and pour yourself a beer, and listening to the boys talk movies, music, drinking, and rock 'n' roll - with absolutely no mention of the C-word.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#179 (Pt. 2) Joel O'Keeffe (Airbourne)

Welcome to Part One of this week's two-part "pissedcast" with Matt's best friend from the land down under, Joel O'Keeffe from Airbourne. Pull up a pew and pour yourself a beer, and listening to the boys talk movies, music, drinking, and rock 'n' roll - with absolutely no mention of the C-word.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#179 (Pt. 1) Joel O'Keeffe (Airbourne)

Matt's joined this week by his old friend and former Kerrang! colleague, Simon Young. Simon is a journalist and soon-to-be published author, with the release of his first book - 'So Much For The 30 Year Plan: Therapy? The Authorised Biography' - on September 22nd. He was writer and deputy editor at Kerrang! magazine for 15 years, before going on to produce the Radio 1 Rock Show for one year, and later work with Matt again as the editor of Team Rock. This conversation covers the various ages and stages of Simon's extensive career in the music industry, and, of course, his upcoming Therapy? biography, which you can pre-order now from www.therapyquestionmark.co.ukDon't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#178 Simon Young (Journalist)

This week's podcast chat is with broadcaster, DJ, radio legend, and all-round nice guy, Gene 'Bean' Baxter. Gene hosted the Kevin and Bean breakfast show on the world famous KROQ-FM in Los Angeles for thirty years, before returning to his native home of London to start work on the recently launched Podcast Radio: https://www.thepodcastradio.co.uk/He joins Matt here for a super in-depth discussion that covers the music and radio industry, lockdown life, the future of live music, his reasons for leaving KROQ, relationships, mental health, interviewing a host of legends from the world of comedy and music, and much, much more. Happy listening!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#177 Gene 'Bean' Baxter (KROQ/Podcast Radio)

If you grew up playing the Tony Hawk's video games then you are going to love this week's episode - it'll be a proper trip down memory lane. Matt's guest for Episode 176 of Life In The Stocks is Ralph D'Amato, producer of the first eight Tony Hawk's video games, and also producer of the new feature length documentary film about the franchise, Pretending I'm A Superman, which is live now on all major streaming sites and available to watch on Amazon Prime. In his conversation with Matt, Ralph talks all about the history of the games, working with Tony Hawk, the cultural impact of the games, the legendary soundtracks, the cast of characters, including the Birdman, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen, and the new documentary about the games.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#176 Ralph D'Amato (Tony Hawk's Producer)

The illustrious Blag Dahlia, aka Blag The Ripper, joins Matt this week for an extra special, extra long (that's what she said) edition of Life In The Stocks. The Dwarves frontman shares his thoughts on humanity, morality, anarchy, cancel culture, censorship, creativity, friendship, loyalty, success, music, and a whole lot more. Buckle up bitches!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#175 Blag Dahlia (Dwarves)

This week's episode of Life In The Stocks is a deep dive with Will Gould from Creeper. The frontman spoke to Matt in detail about the creation of and inspiration behind Creeper's new album 'Sex, Death & the Infinite Void' - out NOW. It's an insightful, enlightening, and inspiring conversation with one of the most enigmatic singers in modern UK rock. Hope you enjoy!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#174 Will Gould (Creeper)

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is musician, DJ, producer, and frontman and leader of the Dub Pistols, Mr Barry Ashworth. Matt went to Barry's house last week for a cup of tea - how civilised - to discuss lockdown life, Ibiza in 1987 and the second summer of love, pills, partying, rave culture, the history of the Dub Pistols, working with the likes of Terry Hall, Rodney P, Busta Rhymes and Gregory Issacs, and bunch of other crazy tales from his storied life and career.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#173 Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols)

This week's guest on Life In The Stocks is Brian Leiser, aka Fast from the Fun Lovin' Criminals. The multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer joins Matt to discuss lockdown life, music, culture, New York, London, and all things Fun Lovin' Criminals. It's a great talk with a super cool dude. Check it out!Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#172 Brian 'Fast' Leiser (Fun Lovin' Criminals)

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