Mike Forbes, vocalist of Orlando pop-punk band Outatime!, joins me to discuss "Falling Away", the bonus track from the LIFE version of 'The Chronicles of Life and Death', Good Charlotte's third album (2004). We explore the ambiguous, choose-your-own-adventure ending that we get from having two versions of this album, and ponder who - or what - they're falling away from. Plus, Mike talks about growing up in Southern Maryland and how GC established their local music scene. Follow Outatime!: https://linktr.ee/outatimefl https://facebook.com/outatimefl http://twitter.com/outatimefl http://instagram.com/outatimefl https://tiktok.com/@outatimefl Follow Mike Forbes: https://www.instagram.com/mikeforbes37/ Follow Generation GC:https://facebook.com/generationGCpodhttps://twitter.com/generationGCpodhttps://instagram.com/generationGCpodFollow Molly Hudelson:https://twitter.com/mhudelsonhttps://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Five guests join me to discuss "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" from The Young and the Hopeless, Good Charlotte's second album (2002). Yes, it's really 4 hours and 47 minutes long. In order of appearance: Gina Catalano of Black Is The New AP Style returns to introduce the song and discuss stats and some movies and TV shows it's been featured in. John Ryan of Keep Flying discusses the song's background and dissects the lyrics (is fame/fortune bad?), pondering where the title may have come from. Steven Klett explores the song's critical reception and how it fits into the religious metanarrative arc of the band's career, as described in his essay, linked below. Candace Nelson dives in to the fan reception upon the song's release. I (Molly Hudelson) dig into the music video as well as some covers that I found. Jeff Todd of I Call Fives rounds out the episode with an analysis of the song's legacy 20+ years later. Follow Black Is The New AP Style: https://www.blackisthenewapstyle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blackisthenewapstyle https://twitter.com/BITNAPS https://www.instagram.com/blackisthenewapstyle/ Follow Keep Flying: http://keepflying.band https://www.facebook.com/keepflyingband https://twitter.com/keepflyingband https://www.instagram.com/keepflyingband/ https://www.tiktok.com/@keepflyingband Follow Steven Klett: Metanarratives of the Rich and Famous: Good Charlotte and the Spectacle of Violence: https://stevenklett.medium.com/metanarratives-of-the-rich-and-famous-good-charlotte-the-anti-anti-punk-and-the-spectacle-of-275d0c320b03 https://stevenklett.medium.com/ https://twitter.com/stevendk88 Follow Candace Nelson: https://twitter.com/Candace_Marie7 https://www.instagram.com/Candace_Marie7/ Follow I Call Fives: https://www.facebook.com/icallfives https://twitter.com/icallfives https://instagram.com/icallfives Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Beth Beavers joins me to discuss "I Don't Wanna Stop" from Good Charlotte, Good Charlotte's self-titled album (2000). We talk about how our interpretations of the song have changed over the past 20+ years and the struggles of unrequired crushes; Beth also tells me all about the matching GC tattoos she and her BFF have.  Follow Beth Beavers: https://www.instagram.com/bethriotx/ Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Jose Murillo is back to discuss "Rise", the iTunes bonus track from Youth Authority, Good Charlotte's fourth album (2016). Jose tells me all about his work as a peer support specialist for mental health and discovering music from his older brother; together, we explore what it really means to be there for someone. Follow Life;Better: http://life-better.org https://www.instagram.com/lifebetterdotorg/ Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Kate Verts returns to talk about "The Fish and the Wart", a rumored Good Charlotte song that may or may not exist. We share how we each found out about it and ponder the song's potential origins and what it might sound like; plus, we ask the big question: did Good Charlotte write "The Fish and the Wart"? Follow Kate Verts: http://twitter.com/blackjade27 http://instagram.com/fenixjade27 Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Joshua Kayll joins me all the way from Australia to discuss "Cardiology", the title track from Good Charlotte's fifth album 'Cardiology' (2010). We ponder the song's creation process and dissect the album title. Joshua also tells me about his youth radio experience, seeing the Madden Brothers live, and what his students are listening to. Follow Joshua Kayll: http://instagram.com/jdkayll Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

TW: Death, grief, suicide Crystal Elkins joins me to discuss "You're Gone", a bonus track / B-side from 'Good Morning Revival', Good Charlotte's fourth album (2007). We talk about mental health and the importance of connection; how important it is to tell people you love them; and whether music can save your life. Good Grief: Grief Resources: https://good-grief.org/resources/ To find grief resources in your area, visit https://childrengrieve.org/find-support/. Center for Grief Recovery: Helpful Websites for Grieving: https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/helpful-websites/ To find mental health help in your area, visit TWLOHA.org/find-help. US: If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741 741. UK: If you are in crisis, call Samaritans: 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Canada: If you are in crisis, call the Crisis Assistance Hotline: 833-456-4566. Follow Crystal Elkins: https://twitter.com/crystalmarie027 https://instagram.com/crystalmarie027 Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Stephanie Doran joins me for the monumental episode 100 (!!!) to discuss "Once Upon a Time: The Battle of Life and Death" from Good Charlotte's third album 'The Chronicles of Life and Death' (2004). We talk about what "life" and "death" represent in this song and compare it to other media. Plus, Stephanie tells me all about working at Live Nation concert venues and her love of playing guitar. Follow Stephanie Doran: http://twitter.com/stephaniedoran3 http://instagram.com/stephanielynndoran Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Jessie Raye is here to talk about "Riot Girl" from 'The Young and The Hopeless', Good Charlotte's second album (2002). We discuss what a "Riot Girl" is and whether this song fits in to the Riot Grrrl Movement, how women and their anger are portrayed in this song and in society, and how GC's own interpretation has changed over time. Plus, which Grey's Anatomy characters would be Good Charlotte fans? A brief history of Riot Grrrl – the space-reclaiming 90s punk movement: https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/brief-history-riot-grrrl-space-reclaiming-90s-punk-movement-2542166 To The Front - a collective and traveling art show for women and non-binary artists working in music. Created in 2016 by Erica Lauren and Courtney Coles. http://tothefrontdiy.com http://twitter.com/tothefrontdiy http://instagram.com/tothefrontdiy Follow Jessie Raye: https://www.patreon.com/heyjessieraye http://twitter.com/heyjessieraye http://instagram.com/heyjessieraye Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support

Jonathan Hurtado joins me to discuss "I Heard You" from 'Good Charlotte', Good Charlotte's self-titled debut album (2000). We talk about the sting of rejection and how hard it is trying to fit in while you're still figuring out who you are; plus, Jonathan tells me all about his love of Paramore and what Paramore songs GC fans should listen to. Follow Jonathan Hurtado: http://twitter.com/sirjonhurt http://instagram.com/sirjonhurt Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generationgcpod/support