Tuna on Toast with Stryker

In this episode, Stryker talks about his last 7 days being more active than the previous 1.5 years combined, 3 big concerts in 5 days. From Dave Grohl to System of a Down and KORN to The Rolling Stones.

Stryker welcomes 8x Grammy winner Finneas to the Tuna on Toast studio for a very fun audio ride. They discuss his new album called Optimist including the song called "What They'll Say About Us" which was inspired by the story of Amanda Kloots and her husband Nick Cordero. Nick was an actor and performer who sadly passed away from Covid.

The guys also talk about everything from the feeling of being on top, to what the future holds at 50 years old, and, could there be a day when Billie records an album without Finneas.

Finneas discusses what he looks for in an artist and what it was like working with Hanz Zimmer and Johnny Marr creating music for the 007 soundtrack.

This episode is filled with many more stories that will inspire and enthuse, sit back and enjoy the very talented Finneas on Tuna on Toast.

In this episode, we welcome frontman of Judah and the Lion, Judah Akers to Tuna on Toast with Stryker.

Judah and Stryker talk about the new album, The Process and how the 5 stages of grief have inspired the songs.

Judah shares his love for K. Flay and how they met and how touring with Incubus and Twenty One Pilots influenced Judah.

Thanks for supporting Tuna on Toast and please make sure to go see Judah and the Lion when they play in a city near you.

M. Shadows joined Ted Stryker in Las Vegas for an episode of Tuna on Toast. It was the morning after Avenged Sevenfold played their first concert in 5 years. It was also the weekend of the Sick New World Festival. The guys discuss how M. Shadows thinks the performance went including what he gives himself outta 10! M. Shadows and Stryker talk about the new Avenged Sevenfold album titled LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.

First off, I'm sending condolences and all the love to Taylor's family, friends, and bandmates.

This interview/hangout with Taylor Hawkins and Stryker took place in 2017 at Studio 606 in Northridge, CA.

Taylor and Stryker talk about moving from Laguna Beach to the Valley, Taylor tells Stryker about moving to Venice Beach at 18 to be close to Janes Addiction and the music scene.

The guys chat about Taylor's love of Mountain Biking.

Taylor tells Stryker about his first paid gig! From Sass Jordan to in 1994 to Alanis! Taylor and Stryker discuss luck and Taylor telling Stryker about being at the right place at the right time.

Taylor tells Stryker about wanting to start bands in high school that sounded like Janes Addiction. He and Stryker talk about the band Sylvia.

Taylor also believes that there is another Kurt Cobain or Jimi Hendrix out there! He also believes Kendrick Lamar is a superstar!!

Stryker mentions that it's Taylors 25th anniversary in the Foo Fighters (2017)

Taylor Hawkins discusses the pressures...or lack there of early on in the band and how Dave Grohl believes in the notion of a band.

Taylor says the Foo Fighters were picked more based on personality than musical chops and how Taylor has learned from Dave while in the band.

When it comes to the song "The Sky is a Neighborhood", Taylor says that it's their "Black Hole Sun". The guys talk about the making of Concrete and Gold and working with Greg Kurstin.

Stryker mentions his love of the song "Range Rover Bitch" and Taylor tells a story about Liam Gallagher coming up to him at Glastonbury Festival and telling Taylor how much he loves the song!

I'm beyond grateful to have met Taylor professionally. Taylor Hawkins created memories for millions of people that we will never forget.

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes the creative force that is known as Mod Sun to the Tuna on Toast Podcast Studio (aka Stryker's second bedroom)

As Stryker says at the top, Mod Sun is a talented and prolific writer, performer, producer, musician, director and singer. The episode begins with Mod telling Stryker that they actually met 10 years ago when Mod was working with Cisco Adler out in Malibu! Mod Sun talks to Stryker about why he left his previous band many years ago which he was the drummer in...The band was called Four Letter Lie. They were a really good band! That was the time he became who we know as Mod Sun.

Stryker asks Mod Sun about his childhood growing up on a farm in Minnesota, raised by his Mom and sister. Mod mentions his Dad as being totally wild but someone who was also full of charisma.

The guys talk about Mod's documentary titled "Remember Me Just Like This" as well as the fact that Mod has been invested in the type of music he is making today and the scene, since he was 13 years old! Mod tells Stryker that it wasn't until working with John Feldman that he felt a feeling of "redemption". John was the first to tell Mod that he was good , that he was special, that he was full of talent!

Stryker and Mod Sun talk about his brand new song called "Rich Kids Ruin Everything", Mod worked with John Feldman once again and the artist Lil Aaron contributed as well. T

he guys discuss bands like Something Corporate and the song "If You See Jordan" and New Found Glory which leads to Mod telling Stryker about his first time meeting Travis Barker.

Mod Sun talks about going to a very early Fall Out Boy concert, Mod Sun was the only person in the front row area that knew the words to "Where is Your Boy Tonight". Mod tells Stryker about the time he snuck backstage and gave Pete Wentz an Ipod mini with Mod Sun's musical project called I'll Buy Myself, it was 10 songs!

The guys talked about Mod producing the new Avril Lavigne album titled Love Sux. Stryker also asks if Machine Gun Kelly bought Mod a new car after he kicked in his windshield!

Mod Sun is an awesome dude that is filled with talent and charisma, it was such a pleasure to have him on, thank you again for watching and listening to Tuna on Toast with Stryker.