The Offspring: Dexter And Noodles On How Punk Has Changed Over The Decades

The Offspring have been around since the mid 80s, and have given us 10 albums of hits. But Dexter and Noodles tell is punk is still as punk as it was when they first started.
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[@WhereOceansMeeet]

Dex is looking the best he has in over a decade. Looks like he's hitting the gym and taking better care of himself. Good for him! Cheers from WA!

[@davisjohnson7691]

He probably realized he was starting to get fat

[@IceMetalPunk]

I can't believe they're 57 and 60! I feel ancient knowing that 😅

[@kitegirl83]

OMG, I'm still crushing on Dexter Holland so hard after 2 and a half decades 🙈 Never thought I'd hey a chance to see them in my lifetime but so stoked I got to see them in Brissie!

[@notsofatmike1]

Hope you had your vaccine passport handy for your door entry.

[@jimmyjambhere]

Love The Offspring. Just got my tix for August. I’ve been to 200+ concerts I’ve only seen them once in 2004. They played like 2 hours and sounded great live 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@392_dtna8]

Remember when Punk was against the establishment, now Punk is for the establishment.

[@CalebHimself]

Great interview, the guys are so cool and chill. I would love to see The Offspring live some day.

[@gwenbarrett1486]

Seeing them live is now ticked off my bucket list..

[@MattKittredge2112]

Same here. Just saw them here in Baltimore for the first time this past summer…they crushed it!!

[@Ekii2]

I really enjoyed this, also i loved how these hosts knew little details like why nooldes became the band member, and they knew that new carol. This was amazing

[@davethenerd42]

I still remember seeing Offspring in DC at HFStival. It was a hot as hell day and water was way overpriced. A girl passed out in the crowd in front of me while Linkin Park was on stage, and we had to pick her up and get her crowd surfing to the front passed out to save her from being trampled. It was pretty nuts. But when Offspring came out on stage they came out with hoses and hosed the crowd down. It was so needed and you knew it wasn't part of their act or something. They're just looking at the crowd and seeing the energy and they know what should be done. Great band. Always loved their music. I'm so happy I got to see them during my run of concerts back when I was younger.

[@diogom9480]

These guys look really good for their age, sometimes it's hard to remember they're 56 and 59. I guess punk rock keeps you young

[@channelname1019]

Or maybe being a millionaire with a private jet and the wealth and comfort that that implies also helps. The Offspring is pop rock.

[@Stabby__]

They look ridiculous😂

[@diogom9480]

@@Stabby__ why?

[@falcontube2023]

Dexter Holland is a pilot, nuclear physicist and frontman of one of the best bands ever. Wow

[@silvercrow2925]

I though he was a microbiologist but I wouldn't be surprised if he's a nuclear physicist too

[@falcontube2023]

@@silvercrow2925 Man's a genius

[@krzysiok]

rather corporate pop-punk for kids, cleverly marketed by major record label

[@user-vx5jl9cw3c]

One of my favorite bands

[@northernsurferboy]

Saw there show in Toronto a couple of weeks ago there were amazing, the blimp just floats around before the show

[@brendanhawkins9323]

It was floating around during the show in Sydney

[@alextanguay5886]

Was there too 😊

[@uncledohdoh]

I distinctly remember listening to KROQ in '94 while living Orange County, CA....and Come out and play came out. It was on the radio non-stop. I always thought it was dope that Dexter had an Advanced degree and Noodles had worked at my friend's school as a janitor. So cool to see Dexter's hot sauce everywhere too!

[@chrischros5911]

This moment when Dexter and Noodles heard about the chart competition 👀😅😀 I cannot stop laughing. So funny and all having fun together 😛😂

[@Viney209]

I can't believe I missed them when they came to Brisbane last time, they played SMASH in full for it's 20th anniversary in a small underground venue ON MY BIRTHDAY but I couldn't make it!!!...

[@carpenoctem775]

Dexter and Noodles are the James and Lars of punk.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

"Think for yourself", eh? 😅 Didn't work out too well for their old drummer, Pete. :/

[@blackzach913]

The drummer says you gotta keep them separated

[@notsofatmike1]

Dexter: You gotta keep em vaccinated.

[@clbdyc]

And his college professor

[@shmick6079]

Been a fan since year 7 (1996) and finally got to see them on this tour. What a set!

[@gonnagofarkid]

Dexter in december - 57 y.o. He si look very very good!!!

[@lorenzosestito8671]

Noodles was never young but he'll never grow old

[@stacyness81]

I love how their competition is frogs :)

[@joshuaweston6531]

Love these guys

[@SonicSouvenirMusic]

Saw these guys in kingston ontario. Awesome show

[@johnnymeringues987]

The two have strong pizza lover vibes

[@laynefuller]

*throws bottle cap on ground "Yeah I'm just tidying up a bit"

[@baccy81]

Absolute legends

[@themillwall442]

I saw them at Horden Sydney. I knew their stuff but wouldn't consider myself a fan. They were really effing amazing. Well played boyzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

[@nothingnewaboutme4384]

They are amazing

[@brendanhawkins9323]

Best show last night!!!’

[@HeavyMetalPowerBottom]

I was expecting Dexter to talk like he sings

[@tomasvircik3742]

I love how humble and grounded Dexter and Noodles are since the beginning. They didn't change really despite all the fame. In relation to their misunderstanding between band members, it's hard to say who was greedy and all that. Also, they wouldn't be able to go for a tour with previous drummer. It's a shame they told him to leave, but they had their reasons. If they waited, he could play with them now. But, I suppose they are great now. Like, Greg, honestly, was just standing on concerts. I think they are doing well 😎

[@WilDBeestMF]

I mean, they love kicking out band members for falling ill.

[@Dr.Acula2323]

Yeah, they had their reasons….being brainwashed losers who believed MOMMY GOVERNMENT, and believed in a pLandemic…losers.

[@notsofatmike1]

They did change. They were a completely different sound before ixnay, before they sold their souls to big corporate.

[@TKnuckles333]

The Offspring. One of the greatest bands ever! Smart dudes rockin it hard! Love it! 🤟😎

[@Swashbucklerstudio]

Legends

[@evelynrojas113]

Dexter❤

[@Destructow]

Saw them play live back in 2008. At a festival. I was leaving the festival and walked past their stage n was like hey, there’s the offspring. *kept on walking*

[@davesleyer9393]

no one is getting into punk for the money these days. Australia has been killing it with new bands and fresh music though!

[@factionsrogue]

Yeah there are the frogs then the Mr. Chicken remix of”The kids aren’t alright” it’s the best thing I’ve ever heard

[@jackbruce309]

Been my favourite band since I was 5... always been cool and never gave into the fame

[@antonmilne6114]

Another awkward interview from the Project... most of them couldn't name 3 songs.

[@PADG3Y]

Yeah, they sacked their drummer because he wouldn’t get the Covid jab…. so punk rock!

[@bs431980]

Yeah for sure . They are nothing more than brainwashed sheep who are talented at making music.

[@sambarnett5048]

Exactly

[@ThomasTheGreat67]

The Defiant>The Offspring.

[@FirstLast-pu6gp]

Get your boosters! SO PUNK ROCK!

[@zeezlebops]

so glad someone else posted this

[@notsofatmike1]

Haha nice

[@skatepunker]

Dexter is my hero

[@notsofatmike1]

Hope you've had all your boosters then lol.

[@CptFlinnstone13]

How punk has changed?? Well "go get vaxxinated" was reaaaaally anti mainstream

[@waveslayer007]

depends on which part of the stream you are on dosnt it

[@craigmorgan6010]

Still love the smash album. Not so keen on anything else they’ve done since

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

Right song right oeople

[@abelgonzales3695]

This is punk for corporate CEO offspring.

[@oscartenorio1251]

Noodles said: "Punkrock" "You got to go to smaller clubs to really find it" 3:24. So that leaves Offspring out of Punk-Rock. Basic Math dudes

[@Rob_Cary]

With the way he sings, I expected his voice to be a bit higher lol

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

Dexter who’s your Daddy lol

[@Msantor1605]

Nothing says punk quiet like firing a member of the band because they can not medically be vaccinated due to having a conflicting medical condition...

[@krzysiok]

couldn't agree more xd

[@Overlorddz]

90s punk was already very much different from 70s punk. there isn't that much punk around anymore. well, of course it is, but not as prominent

[@jimmyjambhere]

Almost all my top bands are gone at least I still have Iron Maiden, Metallica. Anthrax & Offspring!!! No more Slayer, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd has been long gone!! So has S.O.D.!!!

[@beefcake0354]

Dexter is my definition of "punk cool"

[@dlm425]

Remember punk is doing want government says getvyour shots

[@thebestofu-tubebytheresaes5189]

Life on Ettwein street lol

[@sdrhodes82]

Offspring isn't remotely close to punk music

[@osmansonmez3454]

😂😂😂😂dying

[@creatingmind4910]

Punk is all about following government mandates 😂 so punk

[@notsofatmike1]

Haha yes. They cried, preached and collapsed as quick as a house of cards over a cold. So punk rock.

[@waveslayer007]

wonder if any of the people that died from covid wished they where still alive...cant be anything if your dead, punk is about thinking for yourself not following idiotic conspirecy

[@ellesnyder942]

They should re-do Mariah Carrey's All I Want For Christmas Is You in their own style. Killer.

[@WilDBeestMF]

Punk ain't dead. It's just older, fatter, balding and going to bed at a more reasonable hour.

[@notsofatmike1]

Don't forget vaccinated and mandated.

[@WilDBeestMF]

@@notsofatmike1 There's always at least one of these doofuses. Doofi? What's the plural of doofus?

[@jonathonkennedy9321]

There is a lot of punk bands. Offspring has always been class act.

[@ubermikesocal]

Yeah Ok Offspring, you haven't been punk for 25 years. Ignition and parts of their best selling album Smash are punk. The rest? No, not even close to punk.

[@brandonlatus2218]

Offspring never been punk

[@laurasands8322]

Lost respect for them, firing the drummer because he wouldn't get the jab, punks yeah right, Establishment stooges.

[@zark2897]

Punk has not changed. The offspring did. I'm a fan but not of their new stuff.

[@Tteaspoon1031]

Been listening to Americana lately. Makes me really miss the old days and old offspring.

[@channelname1019]

The Offspring were always about as punk as the Spin Doctors

[@fvgc454ss]

Bunch of Woke garbage now. Almost as bad as Rage Against half the Machine.

[@brandonlatus2218]

Nothing punk about the offspring

[@mkel1979]

Have you changed in the last 20-25 years?? Of course you have. Do you still do the same thing day in day out and listen to the same music everyday?! No of course you don’t! So why do we expect bands not to change, to grow, to mature and develop?! You’re never gonna be as punk in your 50’s as you are in your 20’s be cause your life and the world is different! Doesn’t mean it has to be a bad thing! They’re not traditional punk in the true sense of the world but they’re a mash of punk/rock and even the occasional hint of pop. Again, doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing, music doesn’t have to fit one little pigeon hole, it is variable.

[@hobocaust3002]

How has punk rock changed since the 90s? Well no drummers were kicked out of a band for not being “vaccinated” for one…these guys are tools

[@Dr.Acula2323]

Facts.

[@zeezlebops]

after looking at these comments, not many agree with us in terms of similar comments count, but we have more upvotes on the comments than all the other npc comments. just letting u know

[@markshadows3667]

Signing AFI was the only good thing Dexter has done

[@smurxxx0910]

The punk/metal scene in my area is mostly Qanon echo chambers in niche groups now. It's made going to the local punk dives annoying af.

[@WTFwork12]

So you prefer the punk about accepting the government and do what youre told by the government lolol....go get a booster.

[@Dr.Acula2323]

Oooohhh, you are so punk rock aren’t you? Lol. Want another booster with that vaccine you PUNK ROCKER you! Yeah rock on! Woooo!

[@yessirly]

Nobody cares where is your drummer

[@Parrotchuter]

Literally the worst interview

[@skinnyskinhead9492]

Punk? lol the offspring isnt punk

[@mattboyles3590]

Their first 3 albums. Smash was the best punk album ever

[@thomarcel]

I’d sooner listen to some frogs than any of the nonsense these guys have been putting out for the last 25 years. Christmas carols now?

[@BrickUnit]

fired their drummer because he wouldnt subject to forced medical tyranny, and yet these two blockheads still think they are punkrockers?

[@ThePeppermintGeezer]

Muh freedomz!111!111

[@justinlarsen2281]

@@ThePeppermintGeezer muh bloodclotz!!!

[@ThePeppermintGeezer]

@@justinlarsen2281 lawl - triggered!

[@joanofarc708]

Punk is noise punk is dead thank god

[@dlm425]

There not punk never were

[@joanofarc708]

@@dlm425 ye they should have stick with nevermind stuff it suited them oh well

[@dlm425]

@saint don bosco don't forget to getvypur booster before the show so punk

[@albertoajedrez5851]

❤️

[@laravelisbullschitt3281]

There are only 25 blimps in the world

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Really?

[@edwardhayes3113]

I’ve never understood this band.. pop riffs and corny lyrics.. I don’t get it!

[@CountryFriedRAT]

I got to watch them a few weeks ago and they were amazzzinnggg. 🤍