Two lifelong friends reflect on twenty years of Green Day's American Idiot, one song at a time.
Hosts: Joey Williams (Son of Bird) and Carson Lystad (Wood Acres)
Joey and Carson in the same room! Mic sounds kind of funny but we were together and that's what matters. Tackling the Big Ballad of the album and the namesake of our podcast. Side quests include 2005 haircuts and easy guitar parts. Be back soon.
27 Oct 2025
Letterbomb with Jonah Thornton and Derrick Heldenbrand
Jonah and Derrick of the band Kin and Company come chat with us as their Green Day Halloween cover set approaches. Topics include U2, LeBron James leaving Cleveland, and the power of an E major chord. This is a good one.
Kin and Company are a NW Arkansas based band with several records under their belt. And they are covering 20+ Green Day songs for their Halloween show this year.
20 Oct 2025
Extraordinary Girl with Zach Anderson
We are so back with Zach to discuss Extraordinary Girl, the ninth track on American Idiot. Topics covered include auxiliary percussion, bad movie soundtracks, Sheryl Crow and P!nk.
At 56:26, trivia master Zach puts us to the test on Green Day and Blink-182 trivia.
28 Sept 2025
She's a Rebel
Carson and Joey are back to tackle the shortest song on American Idiot. They also take time to reflect on the podcast so far, answer some questions from the public, and have a long conversation about current events, which has been removed from the episode.
29 Jun 2025
Give Me Novocaine with Austin Sawyer
Austin Sawyer, musician, explores the pivotal "turn" in Green Day's American Idiot album with hosts Carson and Joey, referencing films and his own music benefiting aid groups in this interview.
22 Jun 2025
Are We the Waiting / St. Jimmy with Zach Anderson / Caleb Williams
Childhood friends Zach Anderson and Caleb Williams discuss romantic comedies, advanced drum techniques, and Joker impressions in this double episode.
15 Jun 2025
Boulevard of Broken Dreams with Tommy Massad
Tommy Massad discusses Green Day's hit song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," exploring its chart success and cultural impact, including the 2005 Grammys in this interview episode.
8 Jun 2025
Holiday with Ava Swan
Recording artist Ava Swan analyzes the song "Holiday" with hosts Joey and Carson, revealing bold riffs and potential subliminal lyrics in this interview episode.
1 Jun 2025
Jesus of Suburbia (Part Two) with Ryan Savage
Ryan Savage joins Joey and Carson to explore the parallels between Green Day's "Jesus of Suburbia" and The ABC's, sharing live concert experiences in this interview.
24 May 2025
Jesus of Suburbia (Part One) with Ryan Savage
Ryan Savage analyzes the initial chapters of American Idiot's "Jesus of Suburbia" with hosts Joey and Carson, offering insights into the album's narrative and musical structure in this interview.
21 May 2025
American Idiot
Joey and Carson analyze the opening track "American Idiot," exploring its cultural impact and musical elements in this episode.
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Austin Sawyer
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Caleb Williams
Tommy Massad
Ava Swan
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