Travie McCoy on Gym Class Heroes’ Return, Bruno Mars and Surviving the Unthinkable

Travie McCoy reveals why Gym Class Heroes are finally returning after a 15-year wait—and how the new single “Universal Language” opens a completely different chapter for the band. In this episode of Spout, Travie looks back at the unexpected decisions that changed pop music history, including fighting to keep Bruno Mars on “Billionaire” before he became a global superstar and how “Stereo Hearts” nearly ended up somewhere else. He also reflects on the 20-year legacy of “Cupid’s Chokehold,” the MySpace era, reconnecting with Adam Levine at Madison Square Garden and watching longtime Gym Class Heroes fans bring their own children to the shows. The conversation takes a more personal turn as Travie discusses surviving addiction, the importance of speaking honestly about his darkest moments and the terrifying dirt bike accident that left him inches from possible paralysis. He explains why refusing narcotic painkillers at the hospital became an important reminder of just how far he has come. Plus, Travie teases the sound of the next Gym Class Heroes album, singing in Portuguese, unreleased music, a possible Good Charlotte tour and why fans should expect plenty of surprises from the band’s long-awaited return. Spout—where famous people spout off on more than what they are famous for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices