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Caught on the Mike is a podcast where music, pop culture, and authentic conversations come together.
Hosted by Michael Clark, each episode features musicians, entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators sharing the stories behind their careers, creative journeys, and life beyond the spotlight. From rock and reggae to comedy, MMA, and everything in between, every conversation is relaxed, insightful, and unscripted.
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Episodes
Caught on the Mike...Taylor Acorn
In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I'm joined by singer-songwriter Taylor Acorn for a conversation about music, identity, self-discovery, and the…
Caught on the Mike...Eighth Ball
In this episode, I sit down with Gabe, Carter, and Chris of Eighth Ball, a Huntington Beach, California-based band bringing a fresh generation of reggae-rock…
Caught on the Mike...Jason DeVore of Authority Zero
In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I sit down with Jason DeVore, frontman of Arizona punk rock veterans Authority Zero, for a conversation about music…
Caught on the Mike...Dustin Kensrue (of Thrice & Solo Artist)
Some records entertain us. Others find us at exactly the right moment and become part of our story. My conversation with Dustin Kensrue, frontman and…
Caught on the Mike...Spike Slawson of Spike and the Gimme Gimmes
I caught Spike and the Gimme Gimmes at Fiddler’s Green back in August, and now I’m sitting down with frontman Spike Slawson for a conversation about one of…
Caught on the Mike...Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup
In this episode, I sat down with Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup for what was easily one of my favorite conversations in all my years doing Caught On The…
Caught on the Mike...Andy Gruhin
Content Disclaimer: This episode includes heartfelt discussions of death, grief, traumatic loss, and navigating life after losing a loved one. Listener…
Caught on the Mike...Max and Anastasia of The Haunt
In this episode, I sat down with Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt of The Haunt to talk about a journey that began when they were kids making…
Caught on the Mike...Russ Rankin of Good Riddance
I’m honored to welcome Russ Rankin to Caught On The Mike. As the longtime frontman of Good Riddance, Russ has spent decades creating music rooted in urgency…
Caught on the Mike...Craig A. Williams - "If These Walls Could Rock"
In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker, screenwriter and former Sunset Strip rocker Craig A. Williams, co-director of If These Walls Could Rock, the…
Caught on the Mike...sFox of MASKS
In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I’m talking with sFox, the multi-instrumentalist and producer behind the mysterious creative project MASKS. MASKS…
Caught on the Mike...Bon & Miki of Stand Atlantic
In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I sit down with Stand Atlantic for a conversation about their evolution, finding their identity after more than a decade…
Caught on the Mike...Sam Hoyos of Playing Dead
In this episode, I sit down with Sam Hoyos of Long Island power pop and punk band Playing Dead to talk about the band’s latest chapter and their new split EP…
Caught on the Mike...Raynes- Joe, Mark, and Mat
On this episode, I sit down with Raynes to talk about one of the most unconventional band origin stories I’ve come across. What started with Mat and Joe…
Caught on the Mike...Drew McManus of SATSANG
In this episode, I sit down with Drew McManus, the artist behind Satsang, to talk about his new album ELOHIM and the experiences that shaped both the music and…
Caught on the Mike...Matty and Christian of Anberlin
In this episode, I’m joined by Matty Mullins and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin for a conversation about the band’s next chapter and their new album…
Caught on the Mike...Ali and Adrian of Zebrahead
ZEBRAHEAD | STILL LOUD, STILL HUNGRY, STILL CHARGING FORWARD Three decades into their career, zebrahead has absolutely no interest in slowing down. On this…
Caught on the Mike...EVARIDE - Sean Michael Murray and Hayden Maringer
What happens when you refuse to let doubt, adversity, or other people’s expectations determine who you become? On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I’m…
Caught on the Mike...Director, Peter Ferriero- The Best Pizza is in L.A.
In this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and longtime 90210 superfan Pete Ferriero for a conversation that goes far…
Caught on the Mike...Sitting on Saturn
Sitting On Saturn joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation about friendship, evolution, life on the road, and a band entering one of the most exciting…
Caught on the Mike...Matt Noveskey of Blue October
Blue October’s Matt Noveskey | 20 Years of Foiled, 1.5 Billion Streams & a Full-Circle Journey Some interviews are about meeting someone for the first time…
Caught on the Mike...Carter Reeves of Surfer Girl
Carter Reeves joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation about the evolution of Surfer Girl, his journey from Aer frontman to building a band with a sound…
Caught on the Mike...Scarlet House
Scarlet House is one of the most intriguing emerging voices in alternative music—and his story goes far beyond the music. In this episode of Caught on the…
Caught on the Mike...Stephen Day
On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Michael Clark sits down with Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Day for one of the most personal…
Caught on the Mike...Mikey and Zayno of Strange Case
Southern California alternative rock band Strange Case joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about their journey from the local DIY scene to…
Caught on the Mike...John Feldmann of Goldfinger
Some conversations feel like they're years in the making. This one has been nearly three decades. John Feldmann, frontman of Goldfinger, Grammy-nominated…
Caught on the Mike...Alejandro Aranda aka Scarypoolparty
Alejandro Aranda—also known as Scarypoolparty—joins Caught on the Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about his musical journey, his creative process, and the…
Caught on the Mike...J.Lately
J.Lately joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation about his new album, Room to Grow, and the journey that's made him one of the Bay Area's most…
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The show is going through some changes!!
🚨 BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING AT CAUGHT ON THE MIKE 🚨 For the past several weeks, I've been working behind the scenes to take this show to the next level. 🎥 Full…
Caught on the Mike...Carl Bell of Fuel
Rock fans, this one's for you. Carl Bell, founder, guitarist, and the primary songwriter behind FUEL, joins Caught on the Mike for an in-depth conversation…
Caught on the Mike...Dacota Muckey of Five Door Sedan
Charleston, South Carolina's Five Door Sedan has been building a reputation as one of the Southeast's most exciting rising indie rock bands, blending…
Caught on the Mike...Paul DeLisle of Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth has been a staple of pop culture for nearly three decades, delivering the songs that defined a generation. In this episode of Caught on the Mike…
Caught on the Mike...Sam and Nico of SNACKTIME
Joining me on the show are Nico Bryant and Sam Gellerstein of SNACKTIME. You may know them as the house band on Jason Kelce's ESPN late-night show, but it…
Caught on the Mike...Matthew Roads of Tropidelic
With Tropidelic's 10th studio album, First Light, dropping June 26, Matthew Roads and I spend a lot of time talking about the road that led to this release. We…
Caught on the Mike...ME. - Mark O’Connell & Eddie Reyes (formerly of Taking Back Sunday)
Mark O'Connell and Eddie Reyes join Caught On The Mike to discuss the formation of their new band, ME., and the journey behind their debut album, ALL GOOD…
Caught on the Mike...Jakob Nowell of Sublime
Thirty years after Sublime's self-titled album became one of the most influential records of the 1990s, the band's story continues with a new generation at the…
Caught on the Mike...Brooks Betts of Mayday Parade
For more than 20 years, Mayday Parade has been one of the defining bands of the pop-punk and emo scene. From packed clubs and Warped Tour parking lots to…
Caught on the Mike...ATTA BOY: Dashel Thompson, Eden Brolin, Freddy Reish, and Lewis Pullman
Atta Boy joins Caught On The Mike to discuss the making of their new album Silt, a record built through years of friendship, long-distance collaboration, and…
Caught on the Mike...Professional Boxer- Jesus Munoz-Ramirez
🥊 Undefeated professional boxer Jesus Munoz-Ramirez joins Caught On The Mike for a conversation about the journey, discipline, and mindset required to succeed…
Caught on the Mike...Colin Padalecki of Surfaces
Known for creating uplifting, genre-bending music and the global smash hit "Sunday Best," Colin Padalecki returns with a brand new chapter for Surfaces and the…
Caught on the Mike...Songwriter & Producer- JP CLARK
JP Clark has spent years helping shape some of the biggest records in alternative pop, rock, and hip-hop — working alongside artists like Bryce Vine…
Caught on the Mike...Phillip “Pip” Henderson - Dynasty Combat Sports
Phillip “Pip” Henderson joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation centered around resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the growth of combat sports…
Caught on the Mike...DES ROCS
From sharing stages with The Rolling Stones, Muse, and The Cult to landing music across UFC, WWE, blockbuster films, and major video game franchises, Des Rocs…
Caught on the Mike...Jackson Wetherbee of The Elovaters
If you’ve been tapped into the reggae rock scene over the last few years, there’s a good chance The Elovaters have been on your radar—and if not, this is the…
Caught on the Mike...David McWane of Big D & The Kids Table
After five years away from releasing new music, Big D and the Kids Table return with renewed energy and a fresh perspective—and in this episode of Caught on…
Caught on the Mike...Alt-pop artist- tiLLie
Alt-pop disruptor tiLLie joins Caught On The Mike for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her explosive new EP i miss when monsters were only shadows. Known…
Caught on the Mike...Shane Told- Silverstein & Lead Singer Syndrome
In this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Shane Told—frontman of Silverstein and host of Lead Singer Syndrome. We dive into Shane’s journey from…
Caught on the Mike...Jeremy Abboud / The Rockyts
21-year-old composer Jeremy Abboud—aka The Rockyts—joins Caught on the Mike for a deep dive into independence, creativity, and building a sound entirely your…
Caught on the Mike...Brian McShea of Good Terms
Brian McShea of Good Terms joins Caught on the Mike for a conversation that captures a band right in the middle of their breakout moment. From humble…
Caught on the Mike...Singer/Songwriter- Nicole Alexis
Nicole Alexis didn’t wait for a cosign—she built her sound, her audience, and her entire project from the ground up. In this episode, we dive into her journey…
Caught on the Mike...Singer/songrwriter- Shane Weisman
Shane Weisman is stepping into his moment—and you can hear it all over Better Luck Tomorrow. 🎶 In this episode, the Nashville-based songwriter and producer…
Caught on the Mike...The Strike- Chris Crabb & Jay Tibbetts
Chris and Jay from The Strike jump on the mic for a fun, honest conversation about how a group of California friends turned a college project in Utah into a…
Caught on the Mike...Greg Bergdorf- former Zebrahead & The Bourbon Brothers Band
On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with guitarist, songwriter, and producer Greg Bergdorf. Greg spent more than 15 years as the lead…
Caught on the Mike...JOSH WILLS STORY OF THE YEAR
For more than two decades, Story of the Year have remained one of the most influential bands in post-hardcore and emo. From the massive success of Page Avenue…
Caught on the Mike...Major League- Brian Joyce & Nick Trask
Brian Joyce and Nick Trask of Major League join Caught on the Mike to talk about the band’s long-awaited return and the journey that led them back to the stage…
Caught on the Mike...Chris DeMakes- Less Than Jake / Chris DeMakes A Podcast
Ska-punk lifer Chris DeMakes joins Caught On The Mike for a conversation about longevity, songwriting, and three decades of turning punk shows into full-blown…
Caught on the Mike...American Vanity (formerly Burn The Jukebox)
American Vanity joins Caught on the Mike for a deep dive into identity, image, and the evolution of modern rock. Led by dual vocalists Virginia Franks (bass)…
Caught on the Mike...Sam and Ceschi of Codefendants
On this episode of Caught On The Mike, Mike sits down with The Codefendants — the genre-smashing group of Sam King (Get Dead) and Julio “Ceschi” Ramos to talk…
Caught on the Mike...Dylan Espeseth
On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Seattle singer-songwriter Dylan Espeseth to talk about his new single “Whine” — a stripped-back…
Caught on the Mike...Jake Thistle- Singer, songwriter, contestant on American Idol
Fresh off his February 16th premiere on American Idol, Jake Thistle joins me on Caught on the Mike to talk about his latest single, “Sleep On Me” — a bold…