Jim Lindberg - Deep Dive Pennywise Interview - Punk Rock - Warped Tour - Brett Gurewitz - Bro Hymn

In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker interviews Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg. Jim shares an array of stories from Pennywise history, from chaotic early shows, to landing their songs in surf videos (shoutout Greg Browning and Taylor Steele), to on-tour pranks. How did Brett Gurewittz from Bad Religion influence Pennywise? What was the early Southern California punk rock scene like? When did he know that Pennywise would be his life? Jim gives these stories and more. Over the years, Pennywise crossed paths with a long list of artists, and Jim mentions their history with Blink 182, The Offspring, No Doubt, Sublime and Fat Mike of NOFX (among others). Jim Lindberg was also hugely important to Warped Tour, and he tells Stryker all about its creation. Jim also talks about Pennywise’s late bassist, Jason Matthew Thirsk, discussing his impact as well as how the band moved forward after his death. The song “Bro Hymn (Tribute)” was rewritten following Jason’s passing, and Jim explores the legacy of the tune. Jim’s solo project, The Black Pacific, has a new album called ‘Here Comes Our Wave’, and he details its recording and how the songs came together. Jim even offers Stryker a glimpse at his life offstage, discussing fatherhood and his own childhood. Could Stryker be involved in the next Pennywise song? Be sure to listen to the end. Hit that subscribe button and follow @TedStryker and @Tunaontoast on socials, and thanks for listening!

[@Jjjj-l5x]

I love this guy!… I got my punk rock baptism at a Pennywise, NoFx show when I was 12… I’m 43 now… Thank god for those surf and skate videos in the 90’s… Hell of a time to be in the second generation punk scene

[@monkey2bize]

I was in that generation. young surfer skater in HS that heard all those songs in the videos! those songs always amped up our sessions afterwards

[@AlexCottle]

Man, this was a trip down memory lane for me. I spent my high school years/mid 90's in a super small, isolated country town. My friends and I started skating and feasting on anything to do with the culture. One of us picked up a WARP mag and then started to absorb everything in it. We saw ads for Recipe for Hate and Unknown Road and I had no clue what they sounded like, but art looked awesome. My friend shows up at my house one day with Unknown Road and Generator and we sat down in my room and listened to them on repeat. That's the only type of music I listened to for the next ten/twenty years. Glad to see all my favorite bands growing up getting the recognition they deserve and that most are still kicking it today. Great interview.

[@TingTingalingy]

Well said

[@BATMAN7666]

What an amazing interview. I got introduced to PENNYWISE, though skater friends. I always have a soft spot for this band and Jim!!

[@brentobrien6642]

Great, Great Band loved you guys in Detroit. I sang every song out loud I'm 47 Pennywise has been my favorite since grade 10

[@birdieerdie2349]

So Flecher strong armed Brett into signing Pennywise 🤣

[@carlatrujillo9776]

Jim shouting out to my husband Vernon is always a kick. All the guys in the band are great people. Still miss Jason.

[@corduche]

We used to chase free PW shows on the 4th in Hermosa before we lost Jason. My whole life was marked by PW albums, I even married a girl named Penny, is that weird LOL? Jim is a class act of a human I appreciate everything he has created. Lyrics are a very powerful way to teach us ideas we may not know how to verbalize and I’m thankful for the wisdoms I’ve received.

[@brownpunk1794]

This guy is my hero...humble..talented and a family man..wish i could one day mt him❤

[@spencerg8449]

This was an amazing interview, I was introduced to PENNYWISE from my dad when I was Jr High and who also grew up in Hermosa and actually hang out with the guys from Pennywise and was also friends with Jason!!

[@akraix182]

Very cool to hear some behind the scenes of Pennywise. One of my favorite bands and there’s not a whole lot on them online.

[@crashandbleed160]

I am trying to get Jim on my Podcast ... how do I go about doing that ?

[@dosesandmimoses]

Gratitude.. perfect time for a positive conversation

[@JoeRaygun]

Pennywise have two facets. Straight ahead and Straight Ahead

[@scottbrushett152]

About time was better than straight ahead …😉👉

[@philipperouthier3931]

Thanks! That was amazing and inspirational.

[@nogrecords]

PENNYWISE IS STILL MY FAVORITE PUNK BAND!!!

[@southbay6090]

Thanks Jimmy! Great stuff.., going to order in my time of dying now

[@mheberling5939]

Now this interview was so good.

[@brentobrien6642]

I have an original copy of Punk o Rama 1. And the rest of them too. Great times

[@skitzolorenzo549]

Thanks Stryker!!!! Just seen Pennywise in Indianapolis this past month and great as always, hopefully Jim will release some old demos from his box of tapes 😅

[@JohnADuerk]

Great interview!

[@nathanthayer505]

I remember being at the ‘96 Warped Tour at the CSUDH Velodrome and Jim saying Jason would be back soon… even all these years later it still hits the heart… such a shame. #JMT

[@andyarriaga15]

Love Pennywise ! Awesome interview.. just saw them on the final nofx show in San Pedro ! Pennywise sounded incredible.

[@StefanoMauri-l4w]

I love Jim. Pennywise in my opinion is the best punk band in the World. They are Amazing! Much better than overrated nofx or awful Rancid. They are much much Better. But having children in this world is the most egoistic and cruel act ever! People are stupid and egoistic. Anyway i love this man, he is a very good person. An amazing Human beign

[@DetroitLionsDynasty]

Love me some Pennywise

[@francisbarbotin]

Jim brings the stories the way any dummy would. Around 33:00 when they get into warp tour bands like Sugar Ray, Limp Bizkit and such 💥

[@ScottVanDerLinden]

nothing but love fuckin wicked

[@spencerg8449]

If you haven't already you should do an interview with Ken Casey or Al Barr from Dropkick Murphys

[@mattsheezy5469]

Why did I think they were Australian at one point? Fletcher is the only one I’m familiar with because he shot Blink182 with a pellet gun on the warped tour

[@warrenamos329]

I absolutely love Pennywise and I absolutely love Jim, but I have to admit that I was taking back a little bit by the fact that he actually watches the news. You would think that a man with his intelligence would recognize that it’s purely propaganda and all bullshit..

[@TingTingalingy]

People watch the news man, it's still into of the world, propaganda or not. A bit silly you believe people don't watch the news.

[@DetroitLionsDynasty]

You should still be aware of what is being put out there into the world

[@DEANCROSS615]

Jim’s political views are antithetical to what he sings about. Dude is a joke, but his band is amazing.