Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

What is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.

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Jason Butler (letlive.)
Episode 8 - Happy New Year! Shane talks to the always entertaining Jason Butler from "letlive." about growing up in South Central Los Angeles, his recent marriage to another lead singer, "trust" from other bandmates and their ideal studio environment. Shane and Jason discuss their favorite "crazy" Jason moments from his notorious on-stage antics. Bonus: Shane messes up and accidentally reveals the new letlive. album title.
80 min
377
Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)
Episode 7 - Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan sits down with Shane and talks about his political punk rock beginnings in his teenage band Reset, his new outlook on his private life, his dedication to songwriting, and how he feels like a fraud as the lead singer of one of the biggest pop-punk bands of all time.
63 min
378
Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red)
Episode 6 - Shane is joined this week by Jake Luhrs, frontman of the Grammy-nominated metal band August Burns Red. Despite his band's great success, Jake does not appear to suffer from lead singer syndrome in any way. Instead, most of his energy is spent connecting with, and offering support to his fans through his organization Heart Support.
63 min
379
Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)
Episode 5 - Shane sits down with Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail, who 1 year ago came out as identifying as queer, admitted to being an alcoholic, and a sex addict. Now over a year sober, and more political than ever, Shane and Buddy talk about everything from hockey to gun control to repressed memories and Buddy's dislike of Texas. We also bring up Senses Fail's past, and the infamous "Ass Pass". This episode checks all the boxes.
82 min
380
Stephen Christian (Anberlin)
Episode 4 - Stephen Christian joins the show to talk about the life and death of Anberlin, the struggle to find his confidence as a frontman, and he addresses some misconceptions about how much money musicians actually make.
67 min
381
Patty Walters (As It Is)
Episode 3 - Patty Walters from "As It Is" joins Shane to talk about growing up overseas, his YouTube success, and the crazy year that his band has had.
52 min
382
Dan "Soupy" Campbell (The Wonder Years, Aaron W...
Episode 2 - Dan "Soupy" Campbell joins Shane and opens up about growing older, writing melodies, his obsession with fantasy football, the challenges of starting a solo project and a lot more. Shane discusses his upcoming solo project as well.
54 min
383
Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)
Ep. 1 - Caleb Shomo joins the show to talk about his childhood, growing up in the music industry, mental illness, the turbulent history of Attack Attack, and the success of his current band, Beartooth.
68 min
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Episode 0 - Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told
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