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

October 14, 2025 37 mins
After celebrating ten years of Everybody Wants, we're diving back to the very beginning. Forget "Could Have Been Me"; this week on The Struts Life, Luke Spiller reveals the true origin story of the band, hidden within the anthem that started it all: "Where Did She Go." Luke shares the wild tale of how a drunken, teenage walk home in Torquay birthed the melody that became the band's essential DNA, ultimately leading to the first r...
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What happens when fandom turns into a full-blown lifestyle? This week on The Struts Life podcast, we finally welcome the man, the myth, the legend— Wayne-Anthony P. Soltis aka WAPS! Having attended 98 Struts shows, WAPS shares the wild, decade-long journey that started with a single $1.05 ticket 10 years ago. We get into the unexpected chaos: from secretive pre-show meet-and-greets and the truth behind the infamous Pittsburgh f...
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We are somehow entering the final stretch of the current leg of The Struts tour! This week, our guitarist, Adam Slack, joins us from a secret, highly unconventional location backstage at the Denver Show to discuss a truly epochal moment: finally seeing the legendary Oasis reunion show during their mid-tour break. Adam rates the concert as a Top 3 lifetime experience and gives us the ultimate fan perspective, including who they sp...
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As autumn rolls in, The Struts Life dives into a moment of change—both in season and in the band’s journey. From celebratory nights on tour to star-studded encounters at Oasis gigs, Jed takes us inside life on the road and, more intriguingly, into what comes next for The Struts. With the 10-year chapter closing, the conversation teases fresh music, new creative rituals, and a call for fans to help shape how the band stays conne...
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This week, we're finally taking you on the road with us as we experienced the electrifying 10th Anniversary Everybody Wants tour in Pittsburgh. We're pulling back the curtain on our entire day, sharing what it was really like to see The Struts breathe new life into this iconic album ten years on. But we didn't just watch the show—we got to chat with some amazing fans right before their Q&A to find out which song is the unexpected...
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The celebration for the new version of "Could Have Been Me" featuring the legendary Brian May isn't over yet! If you've seen that stunning, hand-drawn single cover of Luke and Brian shredding together, you've probably wondered about the story behind it. This week, I'm sitting down with the incredible artist herself, Sarah Rugg, and trust me, the tale of how her art went from a personal project to the official cover is one you h...
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Hello, and welcome to an edition of The Struts Life you won't want to miss! You've heard the rumors, and they're true: the one and only Sir Brian May of Queen has joined The Struts for an unbelievable new version of "Could Have Been Me." But the story of how this dream collaboration came to be is even wilder than you can imagine. Ever wonder what happens when another rock icon decides to play matchmaker? Or what it's like to step i...
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This week’s episode is buzzing with milestones, surprises, and raw honesty straight from the road. Fresh off the 10th anniversary Everybody Wants tour, we dive into the energy of sold-out shows, the rush of playing the album front-to-back, and the unforgettable moment when a fan guitarist stole the spotlight in Chicago. Adam checks in from backstage at The Fillmore in Charlotte, reflecting on the highs, the tough nights—includi...
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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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