The Allison Hagendorf Show

Nine years after I first saw Greta Van Fleet take over the Viper Room at their first Los Angeles show, all four members came over to the house. 🖤

Josh Kiszka, Jake Kiszka, Sam Kiszka, and Danny Wagner joined me for an intimate, full-circle conversation about growing up in the spotlight, stepping away from the road, becoming more fully themselves, and creating their most ambitious album yet: Palace for the People, out October 9, 2026.

We dive deep into their return, the intention behind this new era, retreating to their cabin studio in Tennessee, working with legendary producer Mike Elizondo, and creating a cinematic rock-and-roll album informed by music and cultures from around the world.

We also talk about:

⚡️ Their first Los Angeles show at the legendary Viper Room
⚡️ Growing up on tour and becoming global rock stars as teenagers
⚡️ Why they intentionally stepped away from the road
⚡️ Reconnecting with themselves after seven years of touring
⚡️ Writing and recording in their secluded Tennessee cabin studio
⚡️ Why Mike Elizondo was the perfect producer for Palace for the People
⚡️ Expanding beyond their blues, folk, soul, and rock influences
⚡️ Creating a cinematic world through the album’s intro, outro, and sequencing
⚡️ The Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach connection behind “Saw You Stand”
⚡️ How “Touch Again” grew out of improvisations on the Starcatcher tour
⚡️ The Charles Bukowski and José González inspiration behind “Born Into This”
⚡️ Josh’s vocal evolution and learning to let go
⚡️ Identity, authenticity, and giving people permission to become themselves
⚡️ Ego, creative disagreements, and learning to let the art breathe
⚡️ Mental health, boundaries, forgiveness, and loving yourself
⚡️ The advice they would give their teenage selves

Plus: fresh chocolate chunk cookies, old Viper Room photos, pinstripes, sunscreen, brotherly chaos, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you’re a longtime member of the Peaceful Army, counting down to Palace for the People, or simply love honest conversations about rock music, creativity, identity, and mental health, this one is for you.

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#GretaVanFleet #PalaceForThePeople #RockMusic

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro
03:03 - Looking Back & The Viper Room Show
05:16 - The Lore of Sunset Boulevard
06:03 - Cookie Time
07:01 - A New Era & Growing Up in the Spotlight
10:15 - Taking Time Off the Road
11:44 - Recording the New Album in Tennessee
13:32 - Working with Mike Elizondo
15:45 - Objectives for Palace for the People
17:20 - Album Breakdown: Cinematic Vision & Intention
20:03 - “Saw You Stand”
21:43 - “Touch Again”
24:15 - “Born Into This”
28:15 - Josh Kiszka’s Vocal Evolution
29:44 - Becoming Yourself
31:54 - Lessons Learned Making the Album
35:36 - Mental Health Advice for Artists
37:25 - Advice to Their Younger Selves
40:01 - Outro
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The Warning came back to the house for the third time—and this conversation finds them at a truly historic moment. 🖤

Dany, Pau, and Ale Villarreal joined me for an intimate conversation about their fifth studio album, Everything’s Falling, “Kerosene” reaching No. 1, and becoming the first Mexican band and first all-woman band to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

We dive deep into the intention behind the album, the decision to step away from touring so they could create, and how the sisters have evolved as musicians, women, and human beings. They also open up about preparing for their first stadium headline, performing at the NFL International Game halftime show in Mexico City, joining Carín León at Sphere, and learning to appreciate each milestone while it’s happening.

We also talk about:

⚡️ The emotions surrounding the release of Everything’s Falling⚡️ “Kerosene” reaching No. 1 and making Billboard history⚡️ Performing at the NFL International Game halftime show in Mexico City⚡️ Joining Carín León at Sphere for “Love to Be Loved”⚡️ Headlining their first stadium in front of approximately 65,000 people⚡️ Building Everything’s Falling around three emotional chapters⚡️ Why they stepped away from touring to focus entirely on writing⚡️ What the sisters discovered about themselves and one another⚡️ Dany’s vocal evolution and learning to embrace a softer approach⚡️ Femininity, vulnerability, and refusing to be boxed in as women in rock⚡️ Why young artists must be willing to look “cringe”⚡️ Growing up publicly and dealing with criticism online⚡️ Touring with YUNGBLUD and the new generation keeping rock alive⚡️ Why rock music is experiencing such an exciting resurgence⚡️ Navigating outside opinions, commercial pressure, and genre policing⚡️ The challenge of writing songs in English versus Spanish⚡️ Why writing “Ego” in Spanish felt especially vulnerable and liberating⚡️ Taking creative control of every visual, performance, and detail⚡️ How the sisters support one another through pressure and exhaustion⚡️ Their hopes for longevity, community, and giving back⚡️ What they wish for one another outside of The Warning

Plus: homemade cookies, brownies, ice cream, tacos, key lime pie, mood boards, “trust the jeans,” rock painting, and plenty of sisterly chaos along the way.

Whether you’re a longtime member of The Warning Army, listening to Everything’s Falling on repeat, or simply love honest conversations about rock music, creativity, sisterhood, vulnerability, and finding the courage to be yourself, this one is for you.

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#TheWarning #EverythingsFalling #Kerosene

00:00 - Intro01:23 - Welcome Back, The Warning03:53 - Everything’s Falling & “Kerosene” at No. 107:30 - The NFL Mexico City Halftime Show11:58 - Sphere & Their First Stadium Headline18:57 - Building the Album in Three Chapters20:32 - Stepping Off the Road to Write22:38 - What the Sisters Learned About Each Other26:58 - Dany’s New Vocal Approach29:01 - Femininity, Vulnerability & Women in Rock36:53 - Authenticity & Why It’s Okay to Be “Cringe”41:54 - Touring with YUNGBLUD43:40 - Why Rock Is Back48:45 - Success, Industry Pressure & Genre Policing54:19 - Writing in English vs. Spanish56:59 - Their Proudest Moment on the Album58:47 - Creative Control Across Cultures1:00:57 - How the Sisters Handle Pressure1:03:55 - Longevity, Community & Giving Back1:06:12 - What They Wish for One Another1:08:35 - Outro
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One of my dearest friends in music came over to the house. 🖤

MOD SUN joined me for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had about sobriety, heartbreak, purpose, creativity, healing, and why he believes he's entering the greatest chapter of his life.

We dive deep into his incredible new album, how Nashville completely changed his creative process, making music inspired by Bob Dylan, collaborating with Chris Carrabba, his friendship with Machine Gun Kelly, becoming sober, finding peace after heartbreak, and why he finally feels like he's made the quintessential MOD SUN album.

We also talk about:

⚡️ Warped Tour memories and how our friendship began
⚡️ Life after heartbreak and finding a new purpose
⚡️ Why Bob Dylan inspired this new chapter
⚡️ Creating the "quintessential" MOD SUN album
⚡️ Why Nashville changed everything
⚡️ Working with Chris Carrabba on "Danger"
⚡️ Using songwriting as therapy
⚡️ Relationships, love, and wanting to become a father
⚡️ Looking back on his dad and the lessons he carries today
⚡️ His sobriety journey, overdose, and rock bottom
⚡️ Learning to become a better person
⚡️ Regrets, perspective, and living without fear
⚡️ Making peace with his past, including Avril Lavigne
⚡️ Defining success beyond fame and money
⚡️ His lifelong brotherhood with Machine Gun Kelly
⚡️ Why rock music is entering an exciting new era
⚡️ The songs, albums, and artists that changed his life
⚡️ Advice for staying present and living with purpose

Plus: oatmeal cookies, Shirley Temples, vintage barware, brownies, banana hammocks, and plenty of laughs along the way.

If you're a longtime MOD SUN fan or simply love conversations about music, resilience, creativity, recovery, and finding your purpose, this one is for you.

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00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Cookies, Shirley Temples & Brian
05:00 - Connecting at Warped Tour & Friendship Origins
06:30 - How Are You Feeling?
09:12 - New Music & Life After Heartbreak
12:54 - Making Music Like Bob Dylan
17:00 - The Quintessential MOD SUN Album
19:32 - Why Nashville Changed Everything
22:37 - "Danger" with Chris Carrabba
32:32 - Music as Therapy
33:43 - Relationships, Love & Wanting to Be a Dad
36:53 - Looking Back at His Father
39:14 - Sobriety, Rock Bottom & Second Chances
41:53 - Becoming a Better Person
46:09 - Living Without Regrets
48:18 - Making Peace with Avril Lavigne
49:20 - What Success Really Means
52:14 - The Brotherhood with Machine Gun Kelly
57:30 - Why Rock Music Is Changing
59:56 - Deep Cuts
1:10:21 - Outro
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One of my favorite bands of the last 20 years finally came over to the house. 🖤

Simon Neil and Ben Johnston of Biffy Clyro joined me for an honest conversation about friendship, longevity, songwriting, mental health, aging, creativity, and what it takes to keep a band together for more than 25 years.

We dive deep into their incredible new album Futique, recording at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with producer Jonathan Gilmore, and why this record feels so special.

We also talk about:

⚡️ Returning to the U.S. after years away
⚡️ Recording at Hansa Studios and the magic of Berlin
⚡️ Working with Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Nothing But Thieves)
⚡️ The themes behind Futique and songs like "Hunting Season"
⚡️ Their songwriting process after 10 studio albums
⚡️ Family, kids, baking, and life outside the band
⚡️ "Shot One" and appreciating life in the present moment
⚡️ The emotional story behind "Goodbye"
⚡️ James Johnston's mental health journey and the band's brotherhood
⚡️ The healing power of live music
⚡️ Aging, creativity, and protecting your energy
⚡️ Brian Wilson, "God Only Knows," and Glastonbury
⚡️ Human creativity vs AI
⚡️ Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, and their musical influences
⚡️ The lessons they've learned after 25 years together
⚡️ Advice they would give their younger selves

Plus: brownies, Scotland stories, Glasgow rugby players, and some of the most thoughtful reflections on music I've heard in a long time.

If you're a longtime Biffy fan or simply love conversations about creativity, resilience, and finding meaning through music this one is for you.

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#BiffyClyro #SimonNeil #Futique

00:00 - Welcome
01:39 - Intro
02:24 - Finally Back in the U.S.
03:37 - Playing the New Music Live
04:27 - Recording Futique at Hansa Studios in Berlin
07:15 - Working with Jonathan Gilmore
08:28 - Themes of the Album & "Hunting Season"
10:09 - Songwriting After 10 Albums
12:07 - Baking & Brownies
15:03 - Kids & Family
16:45 - "Shot One"
19:04 - Reflection & Living in the Moment
19:55 - "Goodbye"
24:10 - James Johnston & Mental Health
25:09 - How They're Feeling Right Now
26:50 - The Healing Power of Playing Live
30:01 - Sustaining the Physicality of Touring
31:10 - Glastonbury, Brian Wilson & "God Only Knows"
33:29 - Aging, Songwriting & Perspective
35:39 - Human Creativity vs AI
39:39 - Finding Your Own Music & Influences
43:29 - Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Tron & Jared Leto
45:42 - Lessons Learned After 25 Years
49:39 - Glasgow Stories & Scotland
51:22 - Advice to Their Younger Selves
54:03 - Outro
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Chocolate-loaded peanut butter cookies, vulnerability, and one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had on this show. 🍪🎸

In this intimate home hang, I welcome Red Leather for his first-ever in-person podcast interview — and what unfolds is raw, emotional, reflective, and deeply human.

From addiction and near-death experiences to sobriety, gratitude, and finding purpose through music, Red Leather opens up about the real stories behind Reno and Tahoe and the life that inspired them.

Red Leather opens up about:
⚡️ Writing Reno during active addiction and Tahoe in sobriety
⚡️ The importance of place and creating music in Joshua Tree, Tahoe, Big Bear, and beyond
⚡️ The terrifying true story behind “Last Call”
⚡️ Hitting multiple rock bottoms before finally getting sober
⚡️ His heart attack, overdose, and the moment everything changed
⚡️ “Angel Song,” love, healing, and learning how to receive support
⚡️ “Losing My Religion” and questioning everything you thought you believed
⚡️ Nirvana, Radiohead, and the music that shaped his voice and sound
⚡️ Addiction, escapism, and the cycle of shame
⚡️ Why sobriety gave him clarity and helped him become who he really is
⚡️ The origin of the Red Leather persona and how the mask became a symbol of hope
⚡️ Gratitude as a superpower
⚡️ The role live music plays in human connection and healing
⚡️ His dreams of creating timeless albums and building a lasting legacy

Plus: cookies, deep music conversations, Marvin Gaye, Phantom Planet, Radiohead deep dives, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your life.

This is Red Leather , vulnerable, thoughtful, and just getting started.

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00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Welcome & Cookies
03:32 - Reno vs Tahoe & Sense of Place
05:16 - Songwriting Process
06:49 - The Story Behind “Last Call”
11:42 - Rock Bottom & Near-Death Experiences
13:56 - “Angel Song” & Healing Through Love
15:51 - Favorite & Most Surprising Moment on the Album
16:32 - “Losing My Religion”
18:27 - “Get Out of My Head” & Nirvana’s Influence
20:11 - The Role of Music in Life
22:53 - The Start of Addiction
25:03 - Sobriety, Clarity & Becoming Himself Again
25:34 - The Mask, The Costume & The Character
27:38 - Will He Ever Unmask?
28:42 - Message to Anyone Struggling
29:26 - What He Hopes for Himself
30:56 - Gratitude as a Superpower
33:29 - What’s On His Playlist Right Now
35:40 - What Scares Him Now?
37:30 - What Excites Him Now?
41:00 - Outro
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