Ryan Roxie discussed his move from Stockholm to Cape Town, highlighting the cultural and environmental differences. He addressed media sensationalism about South Africa's safety, emphasizing personal experiences. Ryan praised Alice Cooper's non-political approach to rock and roll, citing a 2018 Guardian interview. He shared insights on the music industry, including the challenges of promoting his solo work and the importance of hooks in songs. Ryan also mentioned his podcast, "In the Trenches," and its AI-driven special episode. He reflected on his career, including collaborations with Slash and Cheap Trick, and his admiration for comedians and their truth-telling roles.
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Move From Stockholm to Cape Town
03:23 - Alice Cooper, News & Comedians
05:00 - Metal Sludge, Metal Edge & Hooks
08:45 - Catchy Music & Standing Out
13:10 - Alice Cooper Interruption
14:01 - New Roxie Song & Video & Roxie's Voice
16:25 - Robin Zander & Liam Gallagher
18:30 - Learning From Alice & Work Ethic
21:45 - GnR, Slash, Cheap Trick, Oasis & More
24:12 - Bands Opening the Door to the Next Band
26:42 - Jackie From Canada and Favorite Song
28:30 - Meeting Famous People & Comedians
31:01 - Traveling & Touring & Seeing New Cities
32:30 - Alice Cooper Sightings
33:25 - In the Trenches Podcast, A.I. Video & Podcasts
36:55 - Having Guests on a Song & Algorithm
39:35 - Jordan Peterson & Eric Weinstein
40:39 - Collaborating & Connections
41:35 - Doing Podcasts
42:42 - Loving Music, New Single & Solo Shows
45:05 - Outro
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Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!