Caught on the Mike...
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.
New episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.
Episodes
257 episodes
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 video episodes are coming to Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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 about the band's incredible journey, the stories behind timeless hits like "Shi...
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 infectious grooves, bluesy textures, improvisation, and high-energy live performances into a soun...
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, founding bassist Paul DeLisle joins Michael Clark for an honest conversation about the ba...
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 won't be long before they're known for much more. What started as a street perfo...
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 discuss the evolution of the band's sound, working with a new production team, the cre...
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 THINGS. After spending nearly a decade apart following their departures from Tak...
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 helm. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with Jakob Nowe...
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 sold-out venues around the world, they've built a career that has stood the test of time whil...
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 creative trust. In this episode, Mike sits down with Eden Brolin, Freddy Reis...
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 in one of the toughest sports in the world. With a perfect 4-0 professional ...
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 release of "Call Me When You're Home," the first single from the band's upcoming sevent...
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, blink-182, blackbear, Lukas Graham, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and more while generating over 3 bill...
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 in the Midwest. As the driving force behind Dynasty Combat Sports and Disorde...
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 has quietly built one of the most compelling stories in modern rock. But behind the expl...
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 episode to change that. On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down wit...
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 the Mike, frontman David McWane breaks it all down. From their roots in the Bo...
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 for blending glittery pop hooks with grungy guitars and emotional intensity, tiLLie opens...
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 the early days of the post-hardcore scene to building one of the most consist...
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 own. From recording every instrument in his basement studio to surpassing 3.5 million str...
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 beginnings writing and recording in bedrooms to headlining their own national tour and landing a ...
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 from working behind the scenes as a writer and producer to becoming a fully ...
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 breaks down the making of his deeply personal concept album, written and record...
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 globally touring band with one of the most loyal fanbases in indie pop. We get...
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 guitarist and songwriter for Zebrahead, helping shape the band’s signature blend of punk, rap, ...
