The Weekly Show 3x13: Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket

This week David takes a deep dive with Glen Phillips, lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket about the bands incredible career in the 90's and 00's, early days, finding success at such a young age, the bands unique name (and the Monty Python actor that gave it to them), and so much more. The conversation will continue on next weeks episode, so stay tuned!

[@JoeBlow-fp5ng]

Still one of my favorite bands.

[@tattoofthesun]

What a genuine guy with a soothing, purely enjoyable voice. Glen has so much character and emotion in his voice

[@caramason56]

“ We weren’t in it for the money”😊❤️I love that. All of Toad’s hard work has paid off. Inspiring band 🌹 Awesome interview 😊Thank you David

[@kennewton7518]

Favorite group of mine. " Walk on the ocean"was such an amazing song for me.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Glen must have built a mansion on the Fountain of Youth. He doesn't look a day over 40.

[@Jess-kn8vl]

And he just gets hotter🔥

[@howardmann8689]

it's nice to know glen could have been that California teacher from Greatest American Hero

[@chrismaines1285]

I grew up with Devils track a local band that played high schools and bars and they wanted to name band prophylactic milk carton but it would not fly at the schools. Great lead guitarist Chris Noe and still in touch with his brother Greg.

[@bbtrainerfish7124]

Glen would have been that cool teacher had he gone down that path

[@taylorh4480]

Todd and Glen's 1986 demos are brilliant❤

[@chrismaines1285]

Amazing story about the band name I never knew and always loved the name.

[@bradattaway264]

Great show David! Keep up the great work. Hello, Glen Phillips! Love all your work!

[@TheWeeklyShowwithDavidJMaloney]

Thank you Brad!

[@chrismaines1285]

Was a big fan and loved Glenn’s voice. Saw they a few years back in Annapolis and they sounded just like my favorite records. Toad and also Joe Jackson have always been favorites.

[@chriss2295]

“Poached herring in a white wine sauce” has a certain ring to it

[@howardmann8689]

thank you.. don't stop believing

[@johnvalencia9927]

Love how the interviewer let's the guest talk. Thank you!

[@dathorndike4908]

I am SO GLAD Glen and the guys never let the record stiffs pressure them into re-recording Bread & Circus and Pale. Those records are perfect just as they are.

[@tattoofthesun]

Hey, what’s up with the cut-out sounds? Did you have to block a band name?

[@TheWeeklyShowwithDavidJMaloney]

Just edited out any curse words lol. Our show runs on TV in AL and FL before it hits KZbin or our socials.

[@Pandemonium...]

Most awesome, thank you to my dear friend Cristiane for the notification. 🥰 💜 Edit: Just finished watching. Adore the expletive-edit ☺️. re The drive to be famous, those who come from humble beginnings have the fuel and the need to break through into that next tax bracket. However, there are people who are already wealthy, use their status and connections to get signed and have the desire to be a household name. They *want* to be famous. Record Companies are still effective at marketing, but so many Artists today use social media to alert their audience of shows, new music releases, appearances, etc. (Which is most beneficial for everyone). At the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong in the avoidance of fame (personally, I would never) - the problem lies in the lamenting of one’s work not being far-reaching when there has been no effort to connect; a catch-22.

[@TheWeeklyShowwithDavidJMaloney]

I'm so glad someone appreciated that :D

[@Pandemonium...]

@@TheWeeklyShowwithDavidJMaloney Right On❣️😉😎💙