The Wasting Time Podcast
The Wasting Time Podcast is an alternative and pop punk–focused show digging into the stories, scenes, and songs behind the artists we love. Based in the UK, hosts Nick and Chris have welcomed a huge array of guests from across the scene, including Sum 41, Descendents, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, and many more. The show has become a regular part of the UK alternative scene and has partnered with Four Chord Music Festival in Pittsburgh.
The Wasting Time Podcast is...
Chris
Chris is a co-creator and co-host of The Wasting Time Podcast, and also manages artists within the scene. His favourite artists include MxPx, blink-182, Social Distortion, New Found Glory, Relient K and Sam Cooke. Away from music, he’s into Indian street food, bird-watching, quoting Bilbo Baggins, and cosy English pubs.
Nick
Episodes
2000 Trees Festival 2024
We were lucky enough to get back to 2000 Trees Festival again this year! It’s always a good time there. This year we spoke to Spanish Love Songs, The Gaslight Anthem and Tigress. We also managed to grab quick-fire interviews with Giles Bidder from 101 Part Time Jobs Podcast and Harley from Fandom...
Super Sometimes
This week, we are joined by Dylan Guzman and Gabriel Muñoz of Super Sometimes. Gabe was mostly keeping his eyes on the road, so Dylan did most of the talking. The San Diego pop punk outfit have had one of those genuinely exciting couple of years, culminating in the release of their new record Sho...
CARR (singer)
This week we are joined by CARR. A singer/songwriter and recent signee of Pete Wentz. She talks about how that signing came about and what it's meant for her, as well as diving into her new album CARRGIRRL, the stories behind it and where she's at right now. Sponsored by Local Menace Apparell. He...
Slam Dunk Festival 2026
We headed to Slam Dunk Festival 2026 for a very special episode, and we got to do it properly, covering both festival sites across the weekend. It's a packed one. We had the privilege of chatting with the following artists: Comeback Kid Driveways The Menzingers zebrahead Allister Mike Herrera Haw...
Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour)
This week, The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Kevin Lyman for a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Warped Tour. Kevin reflects on building the iconic festival from the ground up, balancing its modern-day return with his role as a university professor, and what it was like bringing Wa...