Stephan Jenkins - Third Eye Blind Interview, Deep Dive 3EB + 🖤 Tim Armstrong- Tuna on Toast

It's a funny intro before the interview! Things went haywire in the house before Stephan arrived....had a plumbing situation...Stephan refers to the plumber as my roommate!
Stephan reveals some if his favorite songs from 2021!
It's a rainy day in LA this day and the guys talk about good manners and Stryker asks Stephan about his love for LA (he's a bay area guy)
The guys talk about the new album called Our Bande Apart and the process of how it was recorded here in Los Angeles.
Stephan and Stryker discuss the Third Eye Blind documentary which is available on youtube called "How We Hold Each Other Right Now".
Stephan tells Stryker that his mindset has changed, he doesn't care about metrics, streams, radio play or Grammy's and as a result, he's made much more music!
Stephan also shared that he had another full album ready just as the pandemic hit, but the songs didn't feel right to release which is what lead lead them to the very honest and imperfect album.. Our Bande Apart. Stephan explains what an imperfect album means.
Stephan tells a beautiful story about knitting himself back together from that traumatized 6 year old boy that he was.
Stephan brings up the saying....Comparison is the enemy of joy.
The guys also discuss tension in the recording studio. Stephan tells Stryker that yes, absolutely, tension is important in the process.
Stephan recounts a great story about producing Vanessa Carlton while Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were working in a different studio, Stephan walked right in and asked to borrow them for a song!
Stephan mentions to Stryker that Third Eye Blind is an indie rock band who are saddled with a lot of hits, he also tells Stryker about his love for Rancid and The Interruptors. It was just a few years back that they all met at a show....The KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas in Los Angeles.
Stephan talks to Stryker about his love of playing drums at a very young age and being a professional musician by the time he was 17.
Stryker learns that Stephan went to Cal Berkeley for college and actually had a great time!
The guys then chat about getting a record deal and why in the 90's, it was SO important to have a deal, that entire experience led to the writing and recording of the song "Graduate".
Stephan reveals that after the chat he's going to rehearsal and the guys are already making a new Third Eye Blind album, Stephan is not even close to slowing down and living off previous success. Make sure to find the guys on the road, 2022 is going to be another huge year for the band!
It was a super fun time hanging with Stephan, he's a very very talented guy, sit back relax, and enjoy another episode of Tuna on Toast with Stryker

[@bored7743]

This guy has helped make some legendary albums. One of my musical heroes.

[@Lucas812]

Same! He seems like such a stand up guy too.

[@tonywellington7854]

look into kevin cadogan he’s the guy who made stephan a star

[@SJ3EB]

My sunglasses come off eventually. A little shy i was.

[@Trevkat]

Funeral Singers may be one of my favorite 3eb songs ever! I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. It’s beautiful. Love this album from front to back.Thank you, Stephen 🙏🏼

[@bradyliam1]

Stephan, you stay up too late! Coffee is so much better after a good nights rest

[@ericphoenixg]

It's ok. I'm still shy when I perform too.

[@davidversusthegiant]

2:13 “Good manners are underrated.” Soooooooo… Kevin Cadogan and Tony Fredianelli… uhhh…

[@rachelsciorra7595]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahep81]

I just love Stephan and the stories he tells

[@mylessmith5244]

Stephan's use of the word "my" is very telling--my album, my keyboard player, etc. It's why he's either sued or fired every band mate or will eventually. RIP 3eb

[@lmh12121]

Yeah, he single-handedly ruined a lineup that had unreal promise. Burned all bridges with those closest to him. At least we got a few albums of that goodness. Not to say the newer stuff is bad or anything. Fwiw, and take it with a grain of salt, but I’ve met him a few times and he’s really just…a prickly dude. He kinda sucks. But he is who he is and I can’t fault him. Anyway, you hit the nail on the head.

[@kidwaryodproduction]

Easily imagine if he make a supergroup with Wes Scantlin (Puddle Of Mudd) and Brendon Urie (Panic at the Disco)

[@Kevinb1821]

Their first 2 albums are my favorite albums of all time. Favorite band of all time

[@tonywellington7854]

first two are only ones worth listening to why is that? kevin cadogan

[@Purplejazz560]

@@tonywellington7854yep.

[@SM-ql8ty]

OoTV is also a SOLID album

[@MrVisde]

Great stories. Stephen is so good at articulating a vision and aesthetic.

[@F13fan]

Loved some 3eb since they came out when I was in high school. Always liked listening to Jenkins interviews for some reason. So many favorites Tropic Scorpio, Bonfire, Sharp Knife, Mine, Everything is Easy, Slow Motion, Non-Dairy Creamer, & basically the whole 1st & 2nd albums. And love Idol so be awesome to see to of my favorite acts together!

[@LucasPenido]

Wow! This is the best SJ interview I’ve ever seen!

[@keeleijayde1145]

my little brother and his friend are 12-13 years old and they LOVE 3eb. i took them to see them on june 10th of this year at the choctaw casino and they LOVED it!! i fell in love all over again with stephan. it was fantastic. such a great show. 3eb is hands down one of my favorite bands!!!!

[@nsedler8392]

great big sibling move!

[@keeleijayde1145]

@@nsedler8392 🤗

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

That's the accurate demographic! 😊

[@colinrickels201]

Got tickets for them in austin this july. This guy has literally shaped my inner self and perspective of the world. Absolute poet.

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

Really? I mean, like, REALLY??

[@nicolasisaksson1175]

Wake for Young Souls will be forever one of my favorite songs. Sort of reflects my life, morbid lyrics with a happy background.

[@ukaszkonopko3263]

Yes, Yes, Yes "Losing on whole year" best song of the album, period. This track has been my anthem since my late teenage years through the whole twenties. I can literally visualize myself being this clueless 19 years old guy who can't stop playing in call of duty BLACK OPS (LOL). Now ,I am in my late twenties approaching 29 singing this tune on the top of my lungs with my future wife almost every night. Stephan you are getting age like a fine wine. Great podcast. Interview conducted very profesionally. Love 3EB. I have to admit it as well that "Out of the Vein" is the most underrated album of all time. Best, from Poland. Łukasz

[@heatherthomas9497]

I personally think “Crystal Baller” Is a hidden gem and definitely underrated. I think I like it as more as his popular songs, if not more!

[@ukaszkonopko3263]

@@heatherthomas9497 Agree! I I think this should be the album title as Jenkins wanted to be. A very personal ballad for Charlize Theron! "I want to be your diamond ring. The one I never gave you and promise that it brings". There are bunch of old videos on YT from August 2003, where Stephan says "this album is about my ex-ex grilfriend". :)

[@IckAck03]

I was rolling after 50:11 hahaha. Nice, rare interview of the elusive Mr. Jenkins. Nice convo!

[@SaffronGold]

Excited to see them again in Okc. Last concert I went to was them right before pandemic. Great way to keep pressing play in the local concert scene.

[@tristandesoto3649]

I can't waiiiiit to watch this when I wake up!

[@sheylynnemiller7127]

I’m loving these interviews. You keep talking to my favorite people. They seem to open up pretty well with you too. It’s great.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

you just made my day, thank you so much!

[@suzysuze6797]

God I love Stephan

[@tobiasolsson9550]

Great interview! Very inspirational conversation.

[@kevinjacob8947]

These are great; I've been watching all day! Please keep them coming.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Glad you like them! I'm trying! Mike from Incubus coming soon. And Mark Mcgrath...and Chris from Dashboard was just released.

[@kevinjacob8947]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker Awesome! Just saw the Dashboard one, looking forward to more. I hope this blows up!

[@keeleijayde1145]

this is badass!!!!!!

[@colinmccartney2682]

Love this guy! Love the new album!

[@seekingfreedom9020]

Musical genius Stephan Jenkins

[@genod.198]

Love SJ! such a great podcast thanks

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thanks for listening

[@genod.198]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker just found this on Spotify and came here to watch the vid,you do a great job interviewing,thank you and I hope the channel blows up!

[@jellef4704]

It's funny, i came here looking to hear more from Stephen Jenkins after listing to his 2000 loveline appearance and her he is with Adam's fill in relief from those days.

[@Cj19600]

Great interview. I know the discussion focused more on the latest album but SCREAMER is - in my opinion- an underrated release by the band. BLUE is my favorite 3EB album but SCREAMER not getting enough love is a travesty. There are so many great tracks, it's a shame that didn't get more love from the public. Keep doing what you're doing Stephan.

[@joshuamathermusic]

I love these interviews!! I hope you keep em coming!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Joshua, thank you so much!!!

[@baysidetiger6418]

Speaks out against corporate greed and yet has had all kinds of suits against him

[@saintjabroni]

😂

[@Musulll]

Genius songwriter.

[@codytylek7836]

Permeability and empathy

[@krithag]

You see no value in nostalgia, yet that is the very reason you had 190 million streams dude. Third Eye Blind IS the essence of nostalgia…

[@codytylek7836]

This is one of the most open Jenkins has ever been.

[@jordanrandall]

Stryker genuinely seems like the nicest guy in the world

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

I'm a happy dude and very grateful!

[@jellef4704]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker you and Dr Bruce should have started your own call in radio show

[@LucasPenido]

“Our Bands Apart” might br the best 3EB record since Blue! #epic

[@tonywellington7854]

low bar

[@tonywellington7854]

get over your hubris and bring back kevin cadogan or as a second option tony fredenialli enough with the “stephan jenkins solo project” material

[@spaceburger80]

Boom. This. 🎤

[@lmh12121]

I want this more than anything. But it will never ever ever ever ever happen.

[@saintjabroni]

I wish we knew what possibly interpersonal issues existed in the first place between SJ and KC, and then SJ and TF…then SJ & AS (am I missing any?). If they were cool with each other interpersonally, we’d still see the original lineup(s). I guess we’ll never know the shit. Unless I don’t know something that’s been put out there from at least one side of the stories.

[@michaelpayne263]

Just a random question for you Stryker….who is the black and white photo of next to the squirrel crunch….please we are very curious….awesome interview btw 🎉

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

sorry for the late reply. That is a picture of Mr. Hand on the set of the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

[@nickhoughton7025]

07:45 I've listened to Silverlake Neophyte and half of me wonders if some of it is a reflection on the Kevin Cadogan situation.

[@GoldenWave]

Stephan Jenkins was one of the hottest musicians of the 90s 🤍

[@maxdslr]

Hey Stryker, remember when you gave out your number on twitter back in your kroq days ? Good times.

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

So many words. So little said. Still love his music tho 😅!

[@Stall-FedCalves]

Stephan, there was no valid reason for you to feel insecure because you brought such a unique sound of talent of lyrics, melody, and rhythm; the only other musician that can capture people's pain yet also uplift them with happy music is Mark Oliver Everett who was also one of a kind. Plus, you were hot to boot. Nobody compares.

[@babymoondancer]

Stephan Jenkins, the son of a college professor who was still somehow under the impression that the name "Stephen" had an A in it. I think that pretty much set the tone for him, didn't it?

[@lastbestplace8112]

good manors are under rated unless you are throwing your band mates under the bus

[@blahblahblabblah5842]

You should have mark McGrath on the show

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

he was just on! have a watch!

[@MrSupaflyd4384]

🤩🐧❣️☦️🔅

[@TheAtreaustyle12]

He/They?

[@lmh12121]

This idea that Stephan doesn’t lament the past, ponder what he’d do differently, or have any level of nostalgia is complete bs, as is his pedantic response bloviating about purpose. Both things can exist - and do - with everyone. I can’t stand him. But I love 3eb’s music, for which he’s obviously been the driving force. It’s a delicate balance. Very much appreciated this interview though.

[@Georgie14]

Who this?

[@zacharyalexander9410]

Love 3eb despite Stephan's insufferable self-centeredness. All due respect to the musicians he mentioned at 27:27, but no musician mentioned in this entire conversation is even in the same category of musical ability as Stan Getz, can't let the blasphemy slide

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

How long has Stephen been using he/they pronouns??

[@jdion79]

the story about this douche on the buck o nine episode of in defense of ska podcast was gold.

[@NFStamper]

I remember when Stephan had a great band once before he fired the best musicians out of it.

[@junglejustice1783]

He/they….?

[@junglejustice1783]

Didnt know he was multiple people

[@TheAtreaustyle12]

Bro Third Eye Blind is he/they? What is this madness?!?!

[@dlvox5222]

Get the original band back together. Sonically this one sounds like it was recorded with masks on the vocals and masks on the guitar pickups. Call the next effort No Masks. And unleash.

[@seans4893]

Childhood trauma from a blood test?! 17:06 Poor Stephen. A victim of cold reading, warm reading, and quackery. Critical thinking and creativity are unfortunately mutually exclusive.

[@dlvox5222]

Rehearsal in masks. Yeah. Ok.

[@Polarcutter]

Dam shame what happened to that band. Greed isn’t good..

[@Daneiladams555]

this guy sues everyone he works with

[@YxYzYx]

He/they 😂😂😂😂 no