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97X Interviews
Sam Interviews some of the biggest names in Alternative music.
Episodes
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Sam talks with Joe from Lovejoy ahead of 97XNBT performance!
You’ll find out a very INTERESTING hobby he has, and what you can expect from the show December 3rd!
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Yungblud Green Room Q&A
Sam chats with Yungblud after the Green Room performance!
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Sam chats with John O'Callaghan from The Maine ahead of Sad Summer Fest!
We cover preparing for the Florida heat, surprise on stage collaborations, and why they wanted to tailgate with fans!
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Jake Wesley Rogers joins us for ‘Songs That Saved My Life’
We discuss his continued mission to spread a message of inclusivity and self-love, as well as the importance of mental health awareness and the connection it has to music.
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Jared from Kings of Leon
Sam got to speak with Jared from Kings of Leon about their first album in 5 years! TAP to hear the interview!
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LISTEN: 97XNBT Virtual Backstage and exclusive acoustic performance from Bastille!
Dan from Bastille joins us for an exclusive Q&A with fans AND plays a few songs on the piano! He even surprises us with a holiday tune!
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97X Exclusive: Sam hosts an intimate virtual Q&A with Smashing Pumpkins!
Billy and Jimmy from Smashing Pumpkins join us for an exclusive Q&A and talk everything from new music to the first time they realized they might be ‘famous’!
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LISTEN: 97XNBT Virtual Backstage and exclusive acoustic performance from Switchfoot!
Switchfoot join us for an exclusive acoustic set and answer questions from 97X fans about everything from writing music to staying positive in quarantine.
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97X Exclusive: Sam from X Ambassadors comes through our 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Sam from X Ambassadors talks everything from his favorite snacks to finding hobbies in his downtown, plus we hear two acoustic songs!
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LISTEN: 97XNBT Virtual Backstage zooms all the way from England with Glass Animals!
Glass Animals join us on Zoom from London to play their new track ‘Heat Waves’ and answer questions from 97X fans. They are blown away when someone shows them a tattoo they got just for them.
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LISTEN: 97XNBT Virtual Backstage with Jesse Rutherford of The Neighbourhood!
Jess Rutherford goes in depth with fans on his creative process behind his their new album and the idea of ‘Chip Chrome’.
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97X Exclusive: Sir Sly comes through our 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Sir Sly give us details on their new music and the emotional inspiration behind it.
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LISTEN: 97XNBT Virtual Backstage with AJR!
AJR tease new music, talk Disney songs, and do an exclusive acoustic performance!
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97X Exclusive: Shaed comes through our 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Shaed open up about some of their favorite performance experiences, how they met, and perform their new single!
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LISTEN: Grandson stops in the 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Grandson gives us an exclusive performance and has motivational words for us about 2020.
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97X Exclusive: Judah and The Lion comes through the 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Judah opens up about the emotional meaning behind some of their new music and performs baby Shark for a fan!
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LISTEN: Grouplove stops in the 97XNBT Virtual Backstage!
Grouplove reminisce on 10 years of ‘Tongue Tied’, talk quarantine struggles, and give us an acoustic performance!
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97X Exclusive: Misterwives perform new music In the 97XNBT Virtual backstage!
Misterwives perform NEW MUSIC for us and talk about quitting real jobs to become musicians!
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Sam speaks with Tim Marks, President and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries
Sam interviews the President and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries, Tim Marks, about the very generous $700,000 donation made by the Vinik Family Foundation, inspired by Feed It Forward: A Virtual Food Drive!
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Sam talks with Mayor Jane Castor about Feeding It Forward!
Mayor Castor discusses how impressed she is with our community coming together in such tough times and highlights why donating to Metropolitan Ministries tomorrow is so important!
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Sam talks with Sheriff Chad Chronister about Feeding it Forward!
Sheriff Chronister has seen first hand how important these donations are to the community and encourages Tampa Bay to do their part to help!
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Sam talks with Grandson backstage at Okeechobee fest!
Grandson talks returning from a much needed break to work on new music, a new tour, and with longer hair!
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Sam sits down with The Aces at Okeechobee Fest!
Sam chats with the ladies of The Aces on International Women’s Day! They talk the struggle of being a women in the industry, growing together as a band, and new music coming in 2020!
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Vampire Weekend and Sam backstage at Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
Ezra talks getting back on the road after 6 years with a Grammy winning album and the unique experience of playing to festival crowds.
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Sam Talks with Goody Grace
During the 97X Green Room Sam spoke to Goody Grace.
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Sam Interviews Jeff from PDQ and Tarik from Soleciety about Giving Tuesday
Sam Interviews Jeff from PDQ and Tarik from Soleciety about Giving Tuesday
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Sam talks with Dallon of IDKHOW
IDKHOW are pumped to be back in Tampa and playing 97XNBT!
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Sam talks with Nate from Judah and the Lion
Judah and the Lion just wrapped a huge world tour and can’t wait to finish the year with us at 97X Next Big Thing!
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Sam talks with Ronnie from The Killers
In Ronnie’s words, The Killers are excited to be back ‘in the cradling arms of Tampa Florida’!
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Sam talks with Nikki of Silversun Pickups
Nikki opens up about actually being TERRIFIED of singing! Also the balance between being a Mom of two girls and touring with a rock band. Silversun Pickups play 97XNBT in 2007 and 2012 and can’t wait to be back!
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Sam talks with The Band CAMINO
Fresh off their first trip to the UK together, The Band Camino are stoked to bring their show to 97X Next Big Thing!
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Sam talks with White Reaper
White Reaper loved hanging with our chickens in Ybor the last time they came and can’t wait to rock your faces off at 97XNBT!
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Sam talks with David from The Revivalists
David talks the pros and cons of touring with a huge band and what that means for the writing process. He absolutely loves Tampa and can’t wait to be a part of the 97XNBT lineup!
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#BreakTheStigma: Sam sits down with Grandson to discuss the importance of mental health awareness
Grandson is a well-known proponent of taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. He’s extremely engaged with his fanbase, the grandkids, about these issues and spoke with me about how we can make this cause even bigger
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Sam talks depression and the road to recovery with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October goes in depth about his struggle with depression, how it changed his music career, and how he ultimately overcame it. For those who are struggling, Justin gives advice on how to find the inspiration to pull yourself out of it, and continue to find your happiness...
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Sam talks with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads
Lead Singer Jared Watson talks Super Moon, the 7th album for the band which drops next Friday 8/9! The album was recorded start to finish in Nashville and live to tape, creating a uniquely unpolished one of a kind sound for Dirty Heads.
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Sam interviews Mark Hoppus of blink-182
Sam talks 20th Anniversary of Enema of The State, the development of NINE, their newest album, and whether a hot dog is really a sandwich or not with Mark Hoppus of blink-182!
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Sam talks with Jeph from The Used
The Used are coming back to Tampa Bay for the Rockstar Energy Disrupt Festival! Sam talked with The Used about past 97x shows, the BIGGEST mosh pit they ever started for us, and the new music they have on the way!
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Sam talks with 97XBBQ artist Grandson
Grandson explains the importance of the message behind his music as well as how performing at NBT in December became a defining moment on his journey as a new artist.
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Sam talks with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
Justin Fursetenfeld discusses how finally developing a positive and bright outlook on life completely changed his music. He also dishes on his favorite post-show binge watching habits and sweet dance moves.
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Sam talks with John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday
As the band wraps their first leg of their 20th anniversary tour and prepare for 97XBBQ, Nolan discusses how it feels to celebrate 20 years with Taking Back Sunday, coin-flipping for set lists at their shows, and what it takes to build such a passionate fan following.
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Sam interviews Judah of Judah & The Lion
Judah & The Lion drop their new album ‘Pep Talks’ Friday May 3rd. Judah discusses the extremely personal story behind the album and the overall message of hope he believes fans will take from it.
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Sam talks with Brad Shultz of Cage The Elephant
Cage The Elephant just scored their eight #1 song in Alternative with ‘Ready to let Go’. Brad discusses the emotional meaning behind the song, the 2-year process of creating their 5th album, Social Cues, and the upcoming tour with Beck!
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Sam talks with Nate from Judah & The Lion
Judah & The Lion just announced the release of their emotional new album ‘Pep Talks’ will be May 3rd. Nate explains that this 17-track album was written in a story-telling style and in the midst of Judah’s parents divorce.
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Sam talks with Fran of Young The Giant
Fresh off the news that their new single ‘Superposition’ is #1 in Alternative music, drummer Fran talks with Sam on the meaning behind the song, celebrating those moments, and their return to Tampa with Fitz & the Tantrums this July
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SAM TALKS WITH MATT AND KIM
Sam talks with Matt about the hiatus they took after Kim’s injury, performing outside in sub-zero temps, and how they keep from driving each other crazy!
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Sam Talks with Nathaniel Rateliff
Sam talks with Nathaniel of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats about touring with the new album, pre-show rituals, and their visit to the Dali Museum in St. Pete!
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Sam talks with drummer Mark Pontius of Foster The People
Sam talks with drummer Mark Pontius of #97XNBT band Foster The People about an insane year of touring, the success of ‘Sit Next To Me’, and his favorite thing about coming home to Florida.
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Sam talks with Alice Merton
Sam talks with #97XNBT artist Alice Merton about the whirlwind of success she experienced after ‘No Roots’ which included stepping in dog poop right before hearing it on the radio for the very first time!
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Sam talks with Chvrches lead singer Lauren
CHVRCHES finally makes their debut on the NBT stage!! Sam talks with lead singer Lauren about their ever-evolving sound, new music, and festival tips!
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