The Downbeat - Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer (Spiritbox)

[@jamescbrown8149]

this might be my dream blunt rotation

[@hullcameron]

'You're not gonna be able to monetise this one sorry' - cut to ads. Thank you Simon

[@deadsoulxiii]

you're welcome!

[@andy.v13]

this!!!

[@austinlocke5679]

Came to the comments the moment that happened lmfao

[@panicunderpressure]

hahaha fantastic timing

[@scattaredlight]

“You won’t be able to monetize this” -> ad 🤣 I’m still laughing

[@scattaredlight]

This is one of my new favorite episodes 🤣 Courtney is awesome 🖤 and the banter very funny

[@lea.christine.]

Vibes are immaculate. I could listen to these 3 talk all day.

[@KyletheCoach]

lol Mike’s line “it’s pretty easy to not do” had me rolling 😂

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Just heard the subject it refers to...yikes 🤮

[@carljohnson9474]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power timestamp?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@carljohnson9474 pfft, I don't know that, brother. It was relatively early in the interview. I didn't watch the whole thing. Past the haircut talk, and she was doing voices, and they joked that the conversation was boring.....it's pretty early on. You'll find it quick.

[@SDREHXC]

@@carljohnson947416:10

[@carljohnson9474]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power no problem thanks man

[@theparadisesnare]

Tbh, this type of convo/bants is exactly what I’m interested in when my favorite bands are being interviewed. Top shit!

[@somersfamily]

Love these 2. Our daughter made them a picture and she gave it to a security guard and then he gave it to Michael and then courtney blew her a kiss, waved to her during a song, zev and mike gave her the pic and drum sticks from that show. ❤ was so sweet ( this was a few years ago in St. Pete fl )

[@akelanebula8386]

I saw them a few months back, was stood up on a balcony next to a young kid and courtney waved/blew a kiss a few times to her, super wholesome and made this kids year.

[@Nollychi]

The milking conversation had me in tears

[@apollotreatingyou]

Mike and Craig saying "fuck ya dude" over and over is pure comedy. Also, Courtney's Mike Tyson impression is hilarious.

[@shootamcgaven7452]

The accents and impressions never stop. They're too funny

[@BabyfaceThompson]

Is it though?? Seriously.. "hilarious"??

[@DarkDisc1]

@johnthompson6689 humour is subjective...I could be wheezing over somthing funny and you might just go.."huuh"

[@AndrewJShirley]

Well, that's a honestly bunch of friends talking absolute bollocks and I am so here for it haha.

[@AndrewJShirley]

Also love Hardlore, ridiuclously dudes but ace. Love their hard songs by soft bands released today.

[@BassyTX]

Courtney doing accents is just a small taste of how unhinged she might be 💀

[@kapricun]

trust- she is

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

I've known quite a few women who do that without batting an eyelash.... but it's not a tick limited to women....

[@trentonahern8323]

Watching this in my "FACKING BUNGALOW" and loving every second. You guys have such great chemistry.

[@CaritheEntertainer]

The moment she said misogynoir I became a Stan. I'm going to go download some SpiritBox rn

[@nthly9980]

I love that Reiner from AoT has a podcast

[@reynlord666]

I’ll take it

[@laxstateofmind]

Is that a compliment to his buff ness?

[@AdamSoucyDrums]

17:53 “There’s a Nolly pack” *is an image of a pour over* ☠️

[@theopinson3851]

I don’t know why it was perfect but it was 😂

[@postpuppy]

"I did a dramatic everything change when I got divorced" is the most true statement I've ever heard lmaooo, it's a fucking wild ride. Amazing interview, thank you for sharing such a cool time with us Craig!

[@Kideem]

Good to know they're Tesseract fans. Tesseract still doesn't get enough love.

[@gSWG3R]

I mean, The Mara Effect Pt. 3 has Tesseract written all over it tbh.

[@Luna-sf7rn]

All the Mara effect stuff lmao

[@mattmcdonnell4205]

It warms my heart to see them love Tesseract as much as I do

[@boogaethje]

Finally got to see TesseracT this year. Epic.

[@davidstanley9543]

I remember Jamey Jasta mentioned on his podcast that Hatebreed lost an opening spot for Megadeth. The band was Tesseract. Dave Mustaine is a fan, so he picked them over Hatebreed. Jamey was hurt, but mentioned that Hatebreed eventually opened for Megadeth. Funny story.

[@mayajordan6857]

this is probably the funniest podcast I heard in a bit lols

[@confessorsedai]

It literally felt like I was chilling in the living room with a group of close friends just chatting. Thank you for creating something so fresh and natural!

[@kylekeeler6631]

Genuinely would LOVE to see a Downbeat episode with Buster. Also would love to see a Spiritbox project produced by Buster.

[@jacksonconstantine5740]

That would be ungodly

[@MarcDavies-ll6sk]

when a band as profiled as Spiritbox are right now, are so relaxed and down to earth to chat shit for over an hr and a half rather than agendred questions...so refreshing...well done craig x

[@Codycreek]

I love how Craig apologizes each time right before the most fire episode ever. I’m convinced once he says that the episode is for sure gold 🔥

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

Mike is such an inspiration. I want to become a musical mad scientist. Courtney mastered growl/scream and singing. Phenomenal. I kinda wanna see a SPIRITBOX/SLEEPTOKEN collab.

[@sebastian.lightup]

the turn around for the stallion one... I N S A N E! thanks for giving this a platfrom craig and cudos to the spiritbox gang for pulling it of! i loved it!

[@danmcmanus5361]

35:25 she nailed it talking about the genre issues in rock and metal, having to contend with those names is ridiculous and lumping all of the genres together prevents new artists from getting deserved regoniction

[@arsp2691]

This might dethrone the Kubla Kahn episode for funniest episode. 😂 Great show!

[@stonemileryan]

The face Craig makes at 49:46 at the realisation of midi drums has me rolling 🤣

[@scottmh96]

I love when these guys are on podcasts, but turns out I love them even more when they're on this podcast! Only thing is, like 10 minutes in I thought 'Courtney totally has the female version of Craig's hair' then I couldn't unsee it

[@JohnSmith-hj1ys]

Buster Odeholm, The absolute G, not to mention his mixing, mastering and production credits are S-tier. Thrown, Vildjharta, Humanities Last Breath. Dats him..

[@LOGIBEAR01]

I played with Mike and Courtney on the same night. They were in different bands back then. Unicron and Fall in Archaea 😅. Amazing.

[@everydayoddity]

I for one welcome the incoming Craig-Josh-Courtney overlord band

[@Pumpkinvvitch666]

47:55 Mike’s Borat impression I’m DEAD🤣💀 I love these two so much💙🩵

[@luminousarrow2849]

Craig's chuckle too 👌 Mike's humour is great

[@jordanmckay7037]

Get the badge in Mike

[@Monfreda48]

Mike seems like such a chill dude to hang out with. Actively listening and being part of the conversation... and he's a monster on that 7 string

[@drumkidstu]

Nolly as a pour over. This pod gets better and better Mr. Reynolds.

[@NotMrDaine]

The Water thing Courtney was referring to was AIR UP ... Please don't get them on as a sponsor.

[@patfix]

Don't think it's on-brand for Craig anyways haha. But we have one of those bottles, it's actually weird that it kinda works (you don't squeeze, just suck the straw as you would). Been a hype especially among kids here, but almost out of fashion already. If it gets people to drink water instead of sweetened stuff, then why not? Could think of a lot worse things you could sponsor. That being said, being bombarded with the same commercial over and over sucks anyway.

[@NotMrDaine]

@@patfix same with Raid, Grammarly, better help, and Revolut. I don't care how good your product is, I'm not going to behave kindly to it being shoved down my throat at every opportunity. I don't even have a combative personality to the best of my knowledge, just repetition annoys me

[@patfix]

@@NotMrDaine definitely agree on that sir.

[@NotMrDaine]

@@patfix look at us. Two randoms agreeing in a YT comment section. Who'd have thought? Not me.

[@patfix]

@@NotMrDaine oh shit, better start calling names before I start to throw up because of this feel-good nonsense!

[@ultraviolet_sb]

I love how Mike, Courtney, and Craig speak so highly of my favorite band

[@jeksun1580]

hearing spiritbox talk about sleep token and bad omens. I freaked out

[@claytonvon]

Honestly would listen to weekly a podcast of the 3 of you talking about random shit, this episode was a damn hoot! Had me cackling like a maniac at my desk

[@NightOwlooo]

5 minutes in and already incredible!! New podcast day is the best day 😊

[@scottnixon9236]

AWESOME INTERVIEW. I am Canadian and was just in Vegas sporting my new Spiritbox shirt. My wife and I were blown away how many people of colour were giving me thumbs up and your stereo typical metalhead had no awareness of my shirt lol. Congrats on your Grammy nod and keep up the amazing art you are sharing. Hugz!!

[@ThirdEyePried]

Unicron out here eating planets n shit.

[@aputsiaq6070]

god I love her. she's so talented and cool and super beautiful.

[@adrienk8166]

6:38 dude, not boring whatsoever. I like to know that I can relate to idols of music that I love by talking about simplistic things that are a part of who you are. It's what makes us human. Don't feel judged or discouraged.

[@dado380]

I feal like Josh was the best thing that could happen to Spiritbox!!

[@EMANKHAOTIK]

Sam Carter's somewhere watching that ManU part laughing his ass off.

[@Mrvegas6666]

That was one of the best pods I've ever watched. It was just some friends hanging out and shooting the shit.

[@ShizzyHollywood]

This ep’s got me crackin’ up. Gold as always.

[@CharlieViking95]

One of the best live bands I've ever seen. Great episode as always!

[@JamieSlays]

Heyyyyy I’m from bristol lol 1:03:48 bahahahha

[@Sunchaserofficial]

@@JamieSlays oh hey, Jamie!

[@JamieSlays]

@@Sunchaserofficial heyyyyy

[@dillibby]

Megan thee stallion bit 1:14:00

[@bluedreamerbroadcast]

To hear Mike bring up Certain Shade Of Green from Science just solidifies why I Love Spiritbox. Best Incubus album..IYKYK

[@MrGmoyer60]

@@bluedreamerbroadcast Science was way ahead of its time.

[@scavyboi]

I just clicked on this because Spiritbox planning to just get some highlights of what this video is and not knowing who Craig Reynolds was.. The video is now almost over and I pleasantly surprised. Great host, Courtney and Mike were awesome, fun banter. Excellent fucking episode 10/10

[@whoisrune]

LMAOOOOO the canadian accent bit killed me😭💜

[@georginairwin252]

gotta get Will Ramos on this!

[@Sandemose]

When is Humanitys last breath mentioned?

[@DavidSix_VI6]

Anarchist book store, comrade Courtney, damn this is so cool and based

[@noseqnombreponer7589]

Fall in Archaea was sick, Craig. Definetly check them, I remember watching their drum playthroughs and they were sickkkk

[@jakeparker6610]

Love Spiritbox, great interview this, so down to earth despite their success. Just when I think I couldn't like them any more I now find out Mike's a red too, good lad! 🇾🇪

[@gerardomorales4078]

Courtney in a Korn hoodie. 🥵

[@goner.9989]

Mike’s cut looks fuckin COLD. Goddamn.

[@richbone7071]

Courtney is fooking hilarious. They all have great chemistry

[@republ33k]

What a cool conversation. But you know what's cooler? Me arriving here because of Spiritbox and realising Craig Reynolds, that awesome host, is the same Craig Reynolds from Stray from the Path. It's not like I saw them twice. Cheers from France (where Macdonald's sucks), guys!

[@gerardomorales4078]

Loved this! Great to see how down to earth they are. I'm super excited for the new album. So proud of this band! Whatever they do, mad respect and I wish them the absolute best! 🤘

[@SDREHXC]

12:50 “well one of ours would be a slur” Mike: 🤨🤔😐😬

[@GregMcClellan]

To me Spiritbox is the best new band in years! Absolutely Love Them! ❤💙❤💙

[@Creature1009]

Mike rocking The Acacia Strain hoodie. Love to see it. My favorite band of all time

[@WindyCityNick]

The goth chick story had me dying 🤣

[@boogaethje]

1:22:33 it’s crazy how metal heads can be the most gatekeeper type of fans.

[@m3lsavage]

please do Philip Strand from Normandie!!! they are on tour in the UK next month 🥺

[@nelson_alexander]

The Man United fandom part 😂

[@hydrakn]

Another killer pod. I hope you get Eva and James from Rolo Tomassi some day, idk how they aren't same level popularity, they certainly got the talent and paid dues

[@laer.393]

mourtney forever! freaking geniuses

[@CaroRgbg]

that was brilliant. The Megan Thee Stallion bit was super interesting.

[@MetaLibanez1]

They are such a great couple. Seem so different but the same. Also - TESSERACT lets fucking go! That new album is nuts.. Got tickets for their show in Aus in a month or two. Cannot wait! Sick pod Craig.

[@serenaally]

There ARE nerds here.. thanks for letting us know how SpiritBox writes

[@85devlin]

Thanks for this video Craig. I've become quite obsessed with Spiritbox over the last year or so. Any interviews or chats with Courtney and Mike that are longer than 5 minutes is greatly appreciated. Thumbs up mate.

[@VigilVanDijk666]

"Uni'ed are playin" - Courtney

[@tehsimo]

Courtney and Mike are the coolest, as is the music

[@ItsMarkAnthony]

'when you steal the helicopter and crash it into the observatory' bro, I have never related so hard.... but bro, your manchester accent hurt haha

[@probablynotian]

I did just realize Mike is wearing Stone Island pants. I thought that was kind of a weird pull in the conversation.

[@parsa8941]

So, I'm not the biggest spiritbox fan; but this podcast was fucking great. Just talking about stupid shit is the best podcast format :))

[@jwspitz35]

1:27:14 lmfao i love them so much

[@mclovinhardcore4046]

YO WHAT! FALL IN ARCHEA WAS SO SICK 🔥 🥵

[@celcrawford8717]

"Someone's milking the king." Funniest sentence I've heard this year. 🤣

[@AaronScutt]

I love that they know TON, RIP Pete!

[@PaulJosephBenoit]

CIGGIEBUTT BRAAAAAAAAIN lol

[@adammercysystem6450]

feel the exact same way about downtown LA... shithole. Great convo altogether 😂

[@konstantinweyers9614]

"Especially when you steal a helicopter and crash it into the observatory" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WallyWaldo]

Do what you want to do simple as that screw the critics and screw the haters, do what you think is best at the current time I'll definitely be tuning in for the premiere no matter if it's heavy or soft completely fine with whatever because your content is great

[@jonahgordon9267]

I went and watched a video of cellar door live and they truly fucking stood there. Jesus fucking Christ that was rad

[@hikkipedia]

Courtney is so funny I'm dying

[@pjreagin9527]

It’s crazy because I’ve been listening to Courtney ever since Unicron

[@Masterlocster69]

Doesn’t Tom hate Stray’s sound being compared to RATM?💀

[@Katz_fpvchannel]

Ive said it before Ill say it again. I absolutely ❤ Courtney. I would love to meet her!

[@mjc220683]

The fact that Mike has English blood means i am claiming him as ours! Huzzah!

[@daydreamhero1374]

SPIRITBOX YOU ARE AMAZING! ❤

[@denniskielton2447]

About that Megan the stallion song. One of my students (I teach guitar) asked to learn it awhile back, a young girl who I think was getting into guitar because of that song. The original version JUST came out, so I ear'd it out, solo and all. And the whole time I was thinking "I should do a legit metal cover of this." Then, shortly after, I find out Spiritbox did an official version with the label. Pretty cool experience, also I never did the cover because I couldn't really compete with them haha

[@jakehadlock]

This episode was so damn good. Also cool to see Courtney and Mike are still so down to earth.

[@JimIntegrity]

Great Pod, if you havent, check out Fall in Archaea