Ryan Roxie Discusses his New Song, Podcasting, Alice Cooper & More!

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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https://ryanroxie.com/

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