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The Struts Life
by The Struts
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride with The Struts Life, the weekly podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of one of rock’s most exciting bands. Hosted by the charismatic Leah Jones and featuring a rotating guest spot from one of the band members—Luke, Adam, Jed, or Geth—you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the stage. Known for their impeccable style and high-energy performances, The Struts have opened for rock giants like the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters, earning rave reviews and a rapidly expanding fanbase. Their story is not just about music but also about fashion, passion, and an undying commitment to their craft. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, The Struts Life promises to take you on an unforgettable journey every week. Tune in for exclusive interviews, backstage stories, and much more. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favo
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Ep. 81: The Struts Backstage - Tour Memories, Hibernation, and 2026 Plans
Hello, Strutters! This is a monumental, can’t-miss edition of The Struts Life that marks the end of an era. For the first time ever, Producer Christian joins me in the intro to deliver an announcement that will change the rhythm of our show moving forward. But we aren’t leaving you without a…
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Ep. 80: Rock Music Resurgence: 2026 Predictions & The Next Big Acts
We’re shaking things up on The Struts Life this week as I sit down with our resident Rock and Roll Archeologist, Christian Swain, for a deep dive to answer the burning question: is the rock music resurgence finally here to stay? We’re gazing into our crystal ball for 2026, tracking the sonic boom...
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Ep. 79: Ranking 10 Years of The Struts Openers - The Good, The Bad, & The Controversial
Are you ready to dive deep into the archives of rock 'n' roll history with me? On this week’s episode of The Struts Life, I’m bringing back the fan-favorite WAPS for a no-holds-barred dissection of the fifty—yes, fifty!—bands that have dared to open for The Struts over the last decade. We aren’t...
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EP. 78: Gethin Davies on Corona Capital, Luke's Solo Tour, and the Seattle Return
Welcome back to The Struts Life! This week, we are saying "Hola!" as Gethin returns from a whirlwind weekend at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City. It’s been nine years since The Struts played there, and the trip was nothing short of chaotic. Join Gethin and Leah as they dive into the...
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Ep. 77: Adam Slack on the Rock Hall of Fame, The Struts' Album 5, and the Future of Rock
Welcome back to The Struts Life! It feels like it's been ages, but I finally got the chance to sit down and catch up with the one and only Adam Slack after a truly wild couple of months. What’s it really like to be in the room for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, just feet away from...
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Ep. 76: Surviving the Morning After - Hangover Remedies, Studio Secrets & Gethin's New Project
This week, one of us is feeling a little fragile after a wild night that started with a civilized steak dinner and somehow ended with a microphone in hand. Join Gethin and me as we swap our most infamous hangover stories, debate the effectiveness of so-called "cures," and reveal the one karaoke...
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Ep. 75: Jed Elliott's Top 5 Book Recommendations - The Reads That Inspire The Struts
Welcome back to The Struts Life! As a lifelong reader, there's nothing I love more than a fantastic book recommendation, and this week, bassist Jed Elliott is opening up his personal library to share the top five essential books he most often "prescribes" to people. This isn't just a simple list…
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Ep. 74: "I'm With The Struts" - Rock Icon Pamela Des Barres on Her Love for the Band
This week on The Struts Life, we are joined by an absolute icon, a woman who didn't just witness rock and roll history—she helped create it. The one and only Pamela Des Barres, legendary author of I'm With The Band, rocker, and cultural trailblazer, sits down with us for a conversation that pulls...
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EP. 73: Beyond the Setlist - Gethin Davies' Definitive Debrief of the Anniversary Tour
As we officially close the book on the incredible Everybody Wants 10th Anniversary Tour, it's only fitting we end with a final, behind-the-scenes debrief from the one and only Gethin Davies. Fresh off the road, Geth joins me to pull back the curtain on a tour that was more than just a...
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Ep. 72: New Album Direction Revealed & The Power of a Perfect Sing-Along
After celebrating ten years of Everybody Wants, we're diving back to the very beginning. Forget "Could Have Been Me"; this week on The Struts Life, Luke Spiller reveals the true origin story of the band, hidden within the anthem that started it all: "Where Did She Go." Luke shares the wild tale…
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Ep. 71: The Decade of Dedication - WAPS on Road Trips, Rock Shows, and The Struts Fandom
What happens when fandom turns into a full-blown lifestyle? This week on The Struts Life podcast, we finally welcome the man, the myth, the legend— Wayne-Anthony P. Soltis aka WAPS! Having attended 98 Struts shows, WAPS shares the wild, decade-long journey that started with a single $1.05 ticket…
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Ep. 70: From Rock Star to Fan - Adam Slack’s Oasis Rose Bowl Pilgrimage.
We are somehow entering the final stretch of the current leg of The Struts tour! This week, our guitarist, Adam Slack, joins us from a secret, highly unconventional location backstage at the Denver Show to discuss a truly epochal moment: finally seeing the legendary Oasis reunion show during…
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Ep. 69: Jed Speaks: The Struts on Growth, Gratitude, and the Next 10 Years
As autumn rolls in, The Struts Life dives into a moment of change—both in season and in the band’s journey. From celebratory nights on tour to star-studded encounters at Oasis gigs, Jed takes us inside life on the road and, more intriguingly, into what comes next for The Struts. With the 10-year...
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Ep. 68: From the Pit to the Backstage Q&A - Our Day on The Struts' Anniversary Tour
This week, we're finally taking you on the road with us as we experienced the electrifying 10th Anniversary Everybody Wants tour in Pittsburgh. We're pulling back the curtain on our entire day, sharing what it was really like to see The Struts breathe new life into this iconic album ten years on....
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Ep. 67: Drawing for Legends - Meet Sarah Rugg, The Artist Who Connected The Struts & Queen
The celebration for the new version of "Could Have Been Me" featuring the legendary Brian May isn't over yet! If you've seen that stunning, hand-drawn single cover of Luke and Brian shredding together, you've probably wondered about the story behind it. This week, I'm sitting down with the...
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EP. 66: A Queen Collaboration - The Struts on Reimagining a Hit with Sir Brian May
Hello, and welcome to an edition of The Struts Life you won't want to miss! You've heard the rumors, and they're true: the one and only Sir Brian May of Queen has joined The Struts for an unbelievable new version of "Could Have Been Me." But the story of how this dream collaboration came to be is...
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Ep. 65: The Struts Celebrate 10 Years of Everybody Wants + Brian May Collaboration News
This week’s episode is buzzing with milestones, surprises, and raw honesty straight from the road. Fresh off the 10th anniversary Everybody Wants tour, we dive into the energy of sold-out shows, the rush of playing the album front-to-back, and the unforgettable moment when a fan guitarist stole…
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Ep. 64: The Struts Rewind - Adam & Luke’s First Impressions of America in 2015
Step back into 2015 with us as The Struts relive the summer when Everybody Wants first hit U.S. shores. In this nostalgic episode, Adam and Luke crack open their old Spotify playlists, revealing a mix as eclectic as Paolo Nutini, Johnny Cash, Queen, and Arctic Monkeys. They revisit the TV...
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Ep. 63: #1 In The World & Clueless - The Struts' Wild 2015 US Debut (with Geth & Jed)
With the current tour bringing back all the nostalgia for the summer of 2015 when Everybody Wants first took America by storm, I thought it was time to take you on a trip down memory lane. Ever wonder what was really going through the minds of The Struts during that first whirlwind US tour? What...
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Ep. 62: From Pubs to 80,000 - The Struts’ Rolling Stones Breakthrough
This week on The Struts Life, I sit down with Jed Elliott for a whirlwind of tour tales and hard-won wisdom from opening for rock royalty—The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Def Leppard, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. Jed relives that pinch-me leap from pub gigs to 80,000 screaming fans, a...
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Ep. 61: How a Steven Tyler Gala Converted an Aerosmith Fan to The Struts
What does it take for a fan to fall in love all over again? This week on The Struts Life, we welcome a guest whose story proves the sheer, transformative power of live rock and roll. His journey begins with a lifelong devotion to his first love, Aerosmith, taking us through an unlikely series of...
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Ep. 60: Everybody Wants The Truth - The Struts' 10th Anniversary Confessions
To celebrate 10 years of Everybody Wants, we're doing something a little different on this episode of The Struts Life. Instead of our usual chat, we had you, the Strutters, send in your burning questions via voicemail, and let's just say you did not disappoint! Join Luke Spiller, Adam Slack…
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Ep. 59: Luke Spiller & The Mini Mayfair - The Car That Inspired a Struts Classic
This week, we're buckling up as Luke Spiller reveals the untold story of his legendary baby-blue 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair. Discover how this classic car became a muse for the song "My Machine" and holds vivid memories from the very beginning of The Struts. It's a delightful look into how an…
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Ep. 58: 32 Hours to Bangor - The Struts' Flight Chaos & Rock Def Leppard’s Crowd
On this week’s episode of The Struts Life podcast, Geth relives the 36-hour odyssey from LAX to Bangor, Maine—complete with thunderstorm detours, private-jet envy, and backstage banter with Def Leppard. Hear how the jam-packed 50-minute set rocked the Cross Insurance Center, why Joe Elliott…
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Ep. 57: “Everybody Wants” Turns 10 - Jed Answers Your Wildest Struts Questions
In this electrifying episode of The Struts Life podcast, Leah Jones kicks off July by previewing the “Everybody Wants” 10th Anniversary Tour and peppering bassist Jed Elliott with fan-driven questions straight from the Strutters Facebook group. From bizarre autograph tales (sweaty sneakers,...
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Ep. 56: Adam Slack's Ultimate Video Game Ranking: From Super Mario to DOTA
Ever wonder what games fuel the guitarist of The Struts? This week, Adam Slack is plugging in and taking us on a nostalgic journey through his all-time favorite video games, from his first Nintendo to the PC epics he plays on tour. We're jumping from the Mushroom Kingdom to the battle arenas of...
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Ep. 55: A Spiller Original - The Stories Behind the Painted Guitars
This week on The Struts Life, we're going on a very special art journey as we curate our own auditory art gallery dedicated to the incredible custom-painted guitars by our favorite frontman, Luke Spiller. You'll hear directly from Luke in a personal voice memo as he shares the fascinating origin...
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Ep. 54: Geth's Festival Report - Sand, Old Bay, and Very Personal Questions
What happens when you put The Struts on a beach for a massive rock festival? This week, your favorite festival reporter, Geth, gives us the full behind-the-scenes recap from Boardwalk Rock—from awkward interviews and salty snacks to the moment the guys finally met their future tour-mates, Def...
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Ep. 53: Struts Song Draft - Fan-Fueled Playlist Showdown Ahead of the 10th Anniversary Tour
Host Leah Jones turns a laid-back weeknight Gigaverse hangout into a turbo-charged “Struts Song Draft,” squaring off against superfans to build rival 15-track playlists from the band’s full 56-song Spotify catalog while swapping road-war stories, drive-in show memories, and even second-grade...
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Ep. 52: Love, Lockets & Laughing Gas - Jed Elliott & Ginny Gardner Unplugged
Heads up, Strutters: this week’s show bursts with news and romance as Jed Elliott and his wife, actress-designer Virginia “Ginny” Gardner, drop by to spill all the details on their whirlwind Raya meet-cute, globe-trotting love story, AND the launch of their gender-neutral locket collection with…
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Ep. 51: Maui Sunburn & Rock Legends - Luke Spiller’s Island Escape
In this sun-soaked episode of The Struts Life, I—Luke Spiller—teleport you to my beloved Maui for a whirlwind of rock-star vacation stories: from unplugged sets with Nick Perri and John Levine celebrating my solo-album launch, to impromptu Harley rides, vintage-shop adventures, and poolside jam...
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Ep. 50: The Struts Spill All: Tour Gossip, Fan Drama, and What’s Next
Welcome to the 50th episode of The Struts Life! Can you believe it? We’ve come a long way since our wild “Motley Crüe-meets-Brit-rock” kickoff, and this week we’re celebrating the journey—from Luke’s lost musical, Jed’s movie cameo, and Adam’s D&D quest, to those fan-favorite deep dives…
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Ep. 49: Rock & Teach - How One Music Teacher Turned Her Classroom Into a Struts Concert
What happens when a rock-obsessed music teacher turns her classroom into a stage for The Struts? In this joyful and heartwarming episode, Leah sits down with Janelle, a passionate K-5 educator from Maine who’s crafted an entire music curriculum around our favorite band. From teaching xylophone…
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Ep. 48: From Crocodile Shoes to Green Day - Adam’s Ultimate Mixtape Memoir
Hey, Strutters! In this week’s episode of The Struts Life, I cue up a nostalgia-packed “life soundtrack” with Adam Slack, fresh off congratulating Luke on his solo debut Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine. From Jimmy Nail’s “Crocodile Shoes” and Dire Straits’ “Money for…
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Ep. 47: Record Store Day Wins & Parisian Whims: Jed's Wild Week
From celebrating Record Store Day with a killer new single—The Struts’ electrifying take on Bad Company's "Rock and Roll Fantasy"—to the highly anticipated "Everybody Wants" 10th Anniversary U.S. tour and an epic lineup at Rock the Tides 2025 alongside Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, there’s never...
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Ep. 46: How The Struts' Songs Inspire Global Connections
This week on The Struts Life, we're celebrating the incredible Strutters community as fans share unforgettable stories about their favorite Struts songs—from global connections made through "Could Have Been Me," to deep cuts inspiring the next generation of music lovers. Discover how these tracks...
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Ep. 45: The Manifestation of Mayhem: How The Struts Life Was Born
Ever wonder how The Struts Life came to be? This week, I (Leah Jones, your loyal host and rock 'n' roll confidante) sit down with our elusive producer, Christian Swain, for a no-holds-barred origin story packed with backstage access, big ideas, and a bottle of Napa red. From discovering The…
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Ep. 44: A Welshman, a Drumstick, and a Broken Window
In this special episode of The Struts Life, we're doing things a little differently—broadcasting live from the Gigaverse platform to celebrate its public debut at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Chicago! Joined by a rowdy crew of Strutters, Gethin takes the mic solo for an unpredictable,...
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Ep. 43: Uncovering 007 Secrets: Luke Spiller’s Lost Bond Themes Revealed
In this special episode of The Struts Life, we're diving deep into Luke Spiller's highly anticipated solo album—set for release April 25th—and its intriguing connection to the iconic James Bond franchise. Inspired by Luke's initial pursuit to create a Bond theme, we explore how songs like "The...
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Ep. 42: Five Songs to Hook Your Friends on The Struts
This week on The Struts Life, we're tackling a common question: what's the perfect song to introduce someone to The Struts? We're breaking down five standout tracks tailored to different tastes—whether you crave the modern swagger and edgy melody of "Pretty Vicious," the electrifying live…
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Ep. 41: Rock and Roll Relics Meets Adam Slack - The Ultimate Guitar Collab
Join us this week as Adam Slack unveils his dream collaboration with Rock and Roll Relics, introducing his signature guitar, the Union Slack. Featuring a striking black-and-silver Union Jack design, semi-hollow body craftsmanship, and vintage-inspired specs, this guitar delivers Adam's iconic...
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Ep. 40: Geth on the Road - Epic Cruise Festivals and Chilly Soccer Gigs
Welcome back to The Struts Life, where March is heating up with electrifying updates and unexpected twists—from the drop of Luke's new single “The Ending Is Always the Same” and a surprise Noel Fielding lyric video to the buzz around Luke's solo album launching next month. In this episode, Geth…
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Ep. 39: Strutter Storytimes Unplugged
In this episode, we dive headfirst into a vibrant mosaic of Strutter storytimes, where die-hard fans and music lovers share unforgettable memories of discovering the band, wild live shows, and the electric community that unites us all. Join me on Gigaverse—a dynamic live streaming app blending…
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Ep. 38: Arsenal & Amps - Rocking Out with Football Passion
In this sports-themed episode of The Struts Life, the band dives into a lively conversation that bridges the worlds of music and football, with a special focus on English football culture and the enduring passion for Arsenal. The hosts discuss Luke's debut single and Justin Hawkins' viral…
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Ep. 37: Holiday Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Part II
Adam and friends continue their thrilling Dungeons & Dragons journey in the enchanting realm of Hearth Vale! This episode picks up where part one left off, with our heroes recovering from a fiery battle against sentient coal and embarking on a new quest to unravel the mystery of the stolen…
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Ep. 36: Epic Gigs & Lifelong Bonds: Inside the Strutter Experience
Dive into this episode where we explore the evolution of our Strutter community—from its humble grassroots beginnings in the UK to an expansive global network that bonds fans over unforgettable gigs, quirky memories, and exclusive moments with The Struts. I chat with longtime admins Richard…
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Ep. 35: Rolling the Dice on Christmas - A D&D Holiday Special
In this rollicking, holiday-inspired episode of The Struts Life, we plunge headfirst into a festive Dungeons & Dragons campaign brimming with whimsical coal creatures, unpredictable magic, and all the camaraderie you'd expect when old friends (and a brand-new adventurer) gather around the table....
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Ep. 34: The Heart of Touring - Zack Fulton on Keeping The Struts Rolling
Step behind the scenes in this week’s episode of The Struts Life, where Leah Jones welcomes the band’s tour manager extraordinaire, Zack Fulton, to share his fascinating journey from backstage rookie to the backbone of The Struts’ touring machine. Currently aboard the Shiprocked festival cruise,...
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Ep. 33: 2025 Festival News, Musical Adventures, and Luke Spiller’s Solo Journey
Welcome back, Strutters! This week’s episode is packed with updates and exclusives. We kick off with exciting festival announcements as The Struts prepare to rock Beach Life Festival in California alongside Lenny Kravitz and Alanis Morissette, and Boardwalk Rock in Maryland with Def Leppard and...
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Ep. 32: Behind the Scenes in 2025: Kickstarting Your Creative Journey
As we roar into 2025, The Struts Life kicks off the new year with a whirlwind of fresh inspiration—from setting personal goals like diving into Brandon Sanderson’s entire Cosmere series (brandonsanderson.com/cosmere/) and catching monthly local theater productions, to unveiling Jed’s ambitious…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride with The Struts Life, the weekly podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of one of rock’s most exciting bands. Hosted by the charismatic Leah Jones and featuring a rotating guest spot from one of the band members—Luke, Adam, Jed, or Geth—you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the stage.
Known for their impeccable style and high-energy performances, The Struts have opened for rock giants like the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters, earning rave reviews and a rapidly expanding fanbase. Their story is not just about music but also about fashion, passion, and an undying commitment to their craft.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, The Struts Life promises to take you on an unforgettable journey every week. Tune in for exclusive interviews, backstage stories, and much more. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favo
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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride with The Struts Life, the weekly podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of one of rock’s most exciting bands. Hosted by the charismatic Leah Jones and featuring a rotating guest spot from one of the band members—Luke, Adam,...
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