The Struts Life

The Struts Life

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride with The Struts Life, the weekly podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of one of rock’s most exciting bands. Hosted by the charismatic Leah Jones and featuring a rotating guest spot from one of the band members—Luke, Adam, Jed, or Geth—you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the stage. Known for their impeccable style and high-energy performances, The Struts have opened for rock giants like the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters, earning rave reviews and a rapidly expanding fanbase. Their story is not just about music but also about fashion, passion, and an undying commitment to their craft. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, The Struts Life promises to take you on an unforgettable journey every week. Tune in for exclusive interviews, backstage stories, and much more. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform, and get ready to experience the world of The Struts like never before. Remember the name, The Struts, and join us for the ride of a lifetime.

Episodes

August 19, 2025 21 mins
Step back into 2015 with us as The Struts relive the summer when Everybody Wants first hit U.S. shores. In this nostalgic episode, Adam and Luke crack open their old Spotify playlists, revealing a mix as eclectic as Paolo Nutini, Johnny Cash, Queen, and Arctic Monkeys. They revisit the TV obsessions of the time—Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and the cultural frenzy around Making a Murderer—while laughing at the questionable mov...
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With the current tour bringing back all the nostalgia for the summer of 2015 when Everybody Wants first took America by storm, I thought it was time to take you on a trip down memory lane. Ever wonder what was really going through the minds of The Struts during that first whirlwind US tour? What was on the stereo as they drove through LA for the first time, what movies were they watching, and what was their unfiltered, first impres...
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This week on The Struts Life, I sit down with Jed Elliott for a whirlwind of tour tales and hard-won wisdom from opening for rock royalty—The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Def Leppard, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. Jed relives that pinch-me leap from pub gigs to 80,000 screaming fans, a back-of-the-house “enjoy the ride, boys” from Roger Daltrey, backstage mayhem with Dave and Taylor at MSG, and a goosebump moment when Brandon...
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What does it take for a fan to fall in love all over again? This week on The Struts Life, we welcome a guest whose story proves the sheer, transformative power of live rock and roll. His journey begins with a lifelong devotion to his first love, Aerosmith, taking us through an unlikely series of events involving Hilton Honors rewards, a star-studded charity gala for Steven Tyler, and the Grammys. But everything shifts the momen...
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To celebrate 10 years of Everybody Wants, we're doing something a little different on this episode of The Struts Life. Instead of our usual chat, we had you, the Strutters, send in your burning questions via voicemail, and let's just say you did not disappoint! Join Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Gethin Davies, and Jed Elliott as they pull back the curtain on one of the most pivotal times in the band's career. We dive deep into the re...
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This week, we're buckling up as Luke Spiller reveals the untold story of his legendary baby-blue 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair. Discover how this classic car became a muse for the song "My Machine" and holds vivid memories from the very beginning of The Struts. It's a delightful look into how an object can hold so much history, a true piece of Struts lore you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
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On this week’s episode of The Struts Life podcast, Geth relives the 36-hour odyssey from LAX to Bangor, Maine—complete with thunderstorm detours, private-jet envy, and backstage banter with Def Leppard. Hear how the jam-packed 50-minute set rocked the Cross Insurance Center, why Joe Elliott crowned us the “best support act ever,” and what fresh set-list curveballs await on the band’s sizzling summer tour. Press play to unlock t...
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In this electrifying episode of The Struts Life podcast, Leah Jones kicks off July by previewing the “Everybody Wants” 10th Anniversary Tour and peppering bassist Jed Elliott with fan-driven questions straight from the Strutters Facebook group. From bizarre autograph tales (sweaty sneakers, anyone?) to cheek-kiss backstage rituals and AC/DC-blasted warm-ups, Jed pulls back the velvet curtain on rock life in ways no tour diary eve...
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Ever wonder what games fuel the guitarist of The Struts? This week, Adam Slack is plugging in and taking us on a nostalgic journey through his all-time favorite video games, from his first Nintendo to the PC epics he plays on tour. We're jumping from the Mushroom Kingdom to the battle arenas of DOTA, exploring the good, the bad, and the truly rage-inducing moments in his gaming life. Press start to listen and find out which console...
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This week on The Struts Life, we're going on a very special art journey as we curate our own auditory art gallery dedicated to the incredible custom-painted guitars by our favorite frontman, Luke Spiller. You'll hear directly from Luke in a personal voice memo as he shares the fascinating origin story of how this creative side project began during the band's first US tours. Then, we open the gallery doors to hear from a few lucky f...
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What happens when you put The Struts on a beach for a massive rock festival? This week, your favorite festival reporter, Geth, gives us the full behind-the-scenes recap from Boardwalk Rock—from awkward interviews and salty snacks to the moment the guys finally met their future tour-mates, Def Leppard, for the very first time. Plus, Geth drops a few hints about what we can expect from the massive upcoming summer tour, and trust me, ...
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Host Leah Jones turns a laid-back weeknight Gigaverse hangout into a turbo-charged “Struts Song Draft,” squaring off against superfans to build rival 15-track playlists from the band’s full 56-song Spotify catalog while swapping road-war stories, drive-in show memories, and even second-grade classroom sing-alongs. The friendly trash-talk and surprise guest picks—think “In Love With a Camera,” “Too Good at Raising Hell,” “Kiss This,...
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Heads up, Strutters: this week’s show bursts with news and romance as Jed Elliott and his wife, actress-designer Virginia “Ginny” Gardner, drop by to spill all the details on their whirlwind Raya meet-cute, globe-trotting love story, AND the launch of their gender-neutral locket collection with The Crystal Boutique—an anniversary gift to fans that fuses Jed’s rock-and-roll edge with Ginny’s dainty flair. We also unpack the newly an...
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In this sun-soaked episode of The Struts Life, I—Luke Spiller—teleport you to my beloved Maui for a whirlwind of rock-star vacation stories: from unplugged sets with Nick Perri and John Levine celebrating my solo-album launch, to impromptu Harley rides, vintage-shop adventures, and poolside jam sessions with Steven Tyler, plus sunset sing-alongs at Mick Fleetwood’s now-legendary Front Street restaurant. Between tales of factor-50...
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Welcome to the 50th episode of The Struts Life! Can you believe it? We’ve come a long way since our wild “Motley Crüe-meets-Brit-rock” kickoff, and this week we’re celebrating the journey—from Luke’s lost musical, Jed’s movie cameo, and Adam’s D&D quest, to those fan-favorite deep dives, hilarious stories, and heartwarming fan moments that make this podcast what it is. This episode, I catch up with Gethin fresh off back-to-back sho...
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What happens when a rock-obsessed music teacher turns her classroom into a stage for The Struts? In this joyful and heartwarming episode, Leah sits down with Janelle, a passionate K-5 educator from Maine who’s crafted an entire music curriculum around our favorite band. From teaching xylophone with “She Makes Me Feel Like” to analyzing the intros of “Black Swan” and “Could Have Been Me,” Janelle brings The Struts’ music alive for h...
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Hey, Strutters! In this week’s episode of The Struts Life, I cue up a nostalgia-packed “life soundtrack” with Adam Slack, fresh off congratulating Luke on his solo debut Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine. From Jimmy Nail’s “Crocodile Shoes” and Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing” to Green Day, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac and beyond, Adam walks us through 15 formative tracks—each tied to the wild milestones, pub-gig shena...
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From celebrating Record Store Day with a killer new single—The Struts’ electrifying take on Bad Company's "Rock and Roll Fantasy"—to the highly anticipated "Everybody Wants" 10th Anniversary U.S. tour and an epic lineup at Rock the Tides 2025 alongside Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, there’s never been a more exciting time to be a Strutter. We also dive deep with Jed Elliott about his romantic Parisian getaway, hilarious misadventures...
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This week on The Struts Life, we're celebrating the incredible Strutters community as fans share unforgettable stories about their favorite Struts songs—from global connections made through "Could Have Been Me," to deep cuts inspiring the next generation of music lovers. Discover how these tracks have resonated deeply, sparking memorable experiences, fueling classroom lessons, and uniting listeners across continents. Don't miss you...
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Ever wonder how The Struts Life came to be? This week, I (Leah Jones, your loyal host and rock 'n' roll confidante) sit down with our elusive producer, Christian Swain, for a no-holds-barred origin story packed with backstage access, big ideas, and a bottle of Napa red. From discovering The Struts in a sun-soaked VIP section at BottleRock 2016 to nervously pitching the podcast in their dressing room years later, Christian reveals t...
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