Tuna On Toast Interview w Fat Mike NOFX (History, New NOFX Music, Punk Rock Museum, DOC, Funny)

Fat Mike joins Ted Stryker in the Tuna on Toast Studio (aka my second bedroom) for an in-depth interview and hang.
The interview starts with Stryker asking Mike some hard hitting questions that were actually written by Fat Mike.
This leads into some talk about Mike's Cokie the clown shoes which he wore in his uber ride.
The guys chatter about Travis Barker here as well.
Mike tells Stryker about the first time dressed in woman's clothes publicly, walking through the Heathrow Airport.
The guys talk about the early NOFX days and the loan Mike got from his Dad to start Fat Wreck Chords.
Mike tells Stryker about the first time hearing Smells Like Teen Spirit and the time he passed on going to Amoeba Records with Krist Novacellic.
Mike talks about the difference between Oz Fest and the Warped Tour and how much he loved Warped!
The guys ping pong all over the place as this leads to chatter about Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records, and Bad Religion.
Mike talks about attempting to get his real estate license in 1989!
Mike tells Stryker what he looks for in bands that he's signed over the years...and Mike says he's starting a new label, focusing on individual songs.
Mike also reveals that he and the great rapper, the DOC are working together on a project called Co Defendants.
Mike talks about meeting El Hefe, Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin aka Smelly,
Stryker and Mike discuss what success actually means. Mike talks about why he never thought the band was a "radio band".
Mike and Stryker chat about his new podcast called Fat Mikes Fat Mic.
The guys take a shot of Tito's and talk about "Home Street Home", the musical.
Fat Mikes gives a huge shout out to the awesome MJ Rodriguez, the first trans actor to ever win a Golden Globe! MJ will appear in Fat Mike's musical!
Tuna on Toast then world premiers the song called "Catching Out", written Fat Mike and performed by MJ Rodriguez.
The guys talk about Mike's time at San Francisco State and how he actually got the nickname "Fat".
Mike tells Stryker all about the Punk Rock Museum in Vegas and the artists/musicians that are part owners..Bad Religion, Mark Hoppus, Fletcher, Pat Smear and more!
Mike hopes Green Day will jump on board!
Mike reveals to Stryker that there will be new NOFX music in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and Mike world premiers a new NOFX song called "Fuck Day 6". This is a song about Mike going to rehab.
Mike shows love to Sum 41 and My Chemical Romance as being really good guys!
What a fun hang with the legend himself, Fat Mike from NOFX, thanks for watching or listening to another episode of Tuna on Toast.

[@Mike-my8fb]

These shows just get better and better!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thank you so much!

[@Mike-my8fb]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker next guest has to be Mark Hoppus

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker I came here for fat Mike, but I'm definitely gonna check out your whole catalog now. You're really good at this! I'd love to see you interview Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. She's hella iconic and underrated. And most interviews I see with her are so focused on her being trans that they rarely get to anything interesting. Which is a huge disservice to her and her music. I think you could do a good one tho.:-) pls consider it.

[@larryshepherd5380]

Never get enough of fatty interviews. I've been a monster fan of nofx and fat mike since freshman year in high school. And still can't wait for them to put out new music.

[@torontotonto6189]

its funny cos i wanna hear it but often dont return to it

[@pisscookiex1060]

I've never been bored watching a Fat Mike interview. Stryker - Your damn good at this. Love the show and wish you success!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@poeticdisaster7500]

Thats super cool! Im glad you didn't shoot out the generic ""whos this fat mikey guy and why should i care?."" Type of attitude. You seem really appreciative of artists. We , the world all need to take a deep breath and have fun with life, obviously in the safest way possible..but all in all..thats still just up to that single person if ya really wanna get philosophical ...i dont..lol but . Thanks for living! ✊✌🎅

[@SlexMusic]

what's good brother. happy eastern travels

[@nixthelatter]

Fat Mike definitely did catch lightening in a bottle with the late 90s-early 2000s FatWreck bands! All those bands he mentioned, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Propagandhi, No Use...., Good Riddance, shaped my entire musical world and they still influence me to this day! Those bands in that era occupy a large portion of my all-time favorite records to this day. I still listen to that shit on a regular basis!

[@DeafJackRussell]

one of my closest friends introduced me to NOFX around 1996 we loved skateboarding to it and he was probly the biggest NOFX fan I have ever met in my life he fucken loved them and loved Fat Mike he passed away in a car accident about 10 yrs ago Rest in Peace John Paul Costilla listening to this for you my brother

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

Rest in peace to your good friend John , he had amazing taste in music. must have been a rad guy, he will live on in your memories for life just as my late friend who passed in 2017 does with me. 🤝🏼

[@DeafJackRussell]

@@Curtis.Carpenter I appreciate it man, thank you

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

sending you love Pedro! RIP John

[@DeafJackRussell]

@@TunaonToastwithStryker thanks alot! same to u!

[@miked473]

Would have liked to hear Mikes response to Chis Shifflett (Foo Fighters)giving him a shout out during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

on the next one!

[@poeticdisaster7500]

Maybe he was flattered , id be flattered to have a kinda famous guy shout me out. As a shout out generally means """"a bit of props to my pal""" but as fat mike.... it might be funny to see if he cringed or smiled or said...f him. I get it i guess! No disrespect meant to you at alll!

[@roymartin500]

They've been bandmates in Me First & The Gimmie Gimmes for quite a while. Plus Chris was in No Use For A Name for years on Fat Wreck Chords. They're buds but it'd still be cool to find his reaction for the HOF.

[@xsisterwifex]

Jake Jackson is ONLY famous bc of his shredding on 'Making Friends'

[@ItsWithakayLee]

Fat mike would probably act like he doesn’t give a shit but deep down we know that… he wouldn’t give a shit 😂

[@DetroitFettyghost]

I turned 40 on January 6th. I heard Nofx the first time in 1991. Ribbed. Flat out still my favorite album by them and in my 10 fav all time albums as well. Just the Flu, Green Corn, Moron Bros, etc etc so many great songs and the playing is so fast and tight and the guitar solos are blistering. Fat Mike, Eric, Smelly, and all the other guitarists they've had thru the years- man, I still love this band, and am truly happy all of them are alive in 2022 thru monster addictions and a live fast die young attitude. I've survived 21 years of an i.v. heroin and fentynl and cocaine addiction so I feel pretty grateful to be here too. Hopefully get a band going again this year. It's not to late ever when you love what you do the music can still be good- respect strycker

[@Jordan-RW]

Bring Mike back on again (ASAP!). This was gold.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you for watching! would love to have him back, so many more tidbits I wanted to get to!

[@gritpop]

You’re a fucking gem Stryker. Thanks for making this podcast and doing your own thing. Whatever you do to keep that smile and enthusiasm, keep it up. It’s contagious my dude. This interview is great

[@jimmylinkon7772]

This was absolutely amazing!!!!! Thank you. It was awesome to see that Fat Mike was actually enjoying the entire interview. Also loved the advice he game on success and being happy!!!’

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

whats up Jimmy! thank you for watching!

[@jimmythomas986]

Mike just keeps on giving and giving .....what a legend

[@ADubiiousTask]

this is an amazing interview. love the chemistry between you both. i hardly ever listen to podcasts and interviews especially ones this long. usually just clips / segments but like i said this is an amazing one. all the way through

[@mthabitX]

38:48 so true. “The secret of happiness, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”

[@artsykidsof2099]

I've been podcasting for a decade, punkin since the 80's, and a nofx fan since I was making memories. This was the best podcast I've ever heard/seen. Eating sketti at 4am and half drunk. Life is good, rent is due.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

rocky..thank you so much!!

[@CaliBorn73]

What a great interview. Fat Mike is an absolute treasure. And as someone who lives in Vegas and was at the PRB show that got NOFX kicked out of town , I'm pleasantly surprised to here the punk museum will be here.

[@themusicgraveyard600]

Mike is always entertaining, and his new podcast is awesome! I've known the band since '84, and when they had no where to play back then because Erik's dad was working in the shop where No-Fx practiced in La Cresenta (above Sunland/Tujunga where I lived), they played in my garage. I called it punk rock ditch day lol! Anyway; half way through their set our big heavy ass garage door came off one hinge and fell on top of Mike's head and shoulder, and he held it up with his head and shoulder, but kept jamming through the song Ant Attack until I was able to push the cotter-pin back into the hinge,, he was so fucking punk! And my brothers friend fought with one of Mike's friends, that was not punk, and made me look bad and made me so mad. I've been a big supporter ever since, and I'm very happy that they are all happy and doing well. That was a fun podcast, well done Stryker! 👏🏻😃🎉

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Man. Loved the trip down memory lane. Glad u r still here to tell the story. What bands have u or are u in? I'm guessing u play.....

[@bongdonkey]

I lived in Tijunga / Sunland area as a kid in early 80's. I was friends with actor Paul Walker then. And we both played on same Little League teams, for two or three years. That area has gotten worse I heard? Cheers!

[@carlosbmartinez408]

Great interview. First punk tape I had my mom buy me was punk in drublic. Met mike at a no use for a name show in San Francisco. He gave me $20. Nothing better than when you meet your idol and he’s a cool guy

[@DudeIndy]

This was my favorite episode so far, you guys were perfect together. Love it

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@aidencook774]

From playing Burnout with my brothers, to listening to Tuna on Toast together. Thanks for everything Stryker!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Aiden, thank you for the awesome message!!!

[@ShopliftersMugshot]

Punk Rock Museum!!! So glad you asked about it!!!

[@ItsWithakayLee]

Apparently Billie joe is still mad About the kidnapping 😂

[@fedayeentaqx9956]

Mike is one of the very few that just keeps getting more punk rock the older he gets. Those shoes, man he rocks them with confidence, makes clown shoes look cool as hell, lol

[@stargazer4625]

I'm looking online at clown shoes right now. Would love to see clown shoes become a trend

[@garisyabagaskara3930]

He says at the end podcast. So many fans from indonesia. I'm a huge fan of Fat Mike and NOFX. Greeting from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@Balkac]

I can imagine that for "major" society Mike can be just some crazy weird old punk, but the reality is that many of us should take example from his hard work and creativity. He achieved a lot. And some of the things he said in this podcast make great sense and are very inspirational.

[@nigelnitwittits9645]

He's a real one

[@ItsWithakayLee]

He is one of the most innovative and creative dudes, with music and especially lyrics Dudes the punk pun master

[@commodore6430]

True. But I wouldn't recommend picking up many of his personality traits.

[@roughfee]

1:18:30 big fans of Fat Mike & NOFX..Greeting from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@Caligreen2Fresh]

Dope interview! Miss hanging out with you and at Hollywood and Highland Stryker! Much love

[@minoltaswift3404]

I dont think Mike knows how much hes loved around the world really

[@Mysucculentchinesemeal]

I love NOFX and what their lyrics said 20 years ago is still true and relevant now.

[@SilkySime_TheAussieGameCat]

Great interview, love Mike, instant subscribe. Also how the actual f**k are there only 8k subscribers?!

[@mattschmidt1338]

What a great interview! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@videebopteam2223]

Awesome! Would've loved to hear more about the Fishbone/NOFX tour as well as more details regarding Fat Mike producing new music from Fishbone... Fun stuff!

[@bengoshi4]

Holy sh** this show is awesome!! 🤘🏻 Thanks from Italy... ... where everything is stuck or broken down 😉

[@PhilthyPhil138]

Pretty stoked about the punk rock museum in las vegas.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

same!

[@ItsWithakayLee]

Bummed to hear Billie joe wasn’t about it

[@aldobobadilla6294]

NoFX was my teenages year. My first loves, first fails. Thats why this guy is a hero to me. Is a little crazy, but all genius are little crazys. Greetings from Hualpén, Chile. 🇨🇱

[@SmithKarnt]

Great interview. So entertaining. “Xzibit’s going to be there?” Cracked me up!

[@Fireguy65]

Im so glad I found your channel! I remember listening to loveline years ago and always loved your commentary

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you so much!

[@smousmorofficial6118]

That's why he sounded familiar all this time. Thanks 👍

[@mdog86]

This is fucking incredible haha, never heard of this podcast but fat mike is one of my punk heroes. Will definitely be checking out more episodes now.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you so much! please spread there word!

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Props to the host for rolling with whatever Mike pivoted to. Never lost his cool, always maintained his enthusiasm and curiosity. I reiterate Mike is a genius, but I also believe he has a borderline personality disorder. Nothing against his views or opions, but as the host perfectly pointed, "or is it how you voice your opinion?"- Cofidence and conviction are important. Humility is even an more important.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you, Patrick....really appreciate it man!

[@calenantonacci9669]

Jesus what a fabulous interview from start to finish, also penultimate is what i think you were going for there.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you!!

[@runaao]

Fat Mike owes me 20€. They were too wasted to play in Madrid. Just spent 15 minutes complaining there was too much vodka in his drink and left.

[@TheThatdude23]

What an absolute icon

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

he's amazing!

[@skellener]

So happy the museum is open! ☺️

[@samblake87]

The NOFX story and philosophy is great. It makes sense - they were/are big but not Green Day big. Yet have lived an amazing crazy life probably not missing that much compared to “bigger” bands. Success is subjective :)

[@Spidey7i]

Fat Mike is a legend. Loved this interview.

[@shinobi_zero]

Man, to have been in that room, with such a legend.

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

its very surreal! thanks for watching!

[@nickerslarge3776]

1:14:00 new nofx can’t wait for this album. Wish they would’ve talked about home street home more but whateva

[@Jeffitaph]

Fantastic interview!

[@distantandvague]

I had no idea Fat Mike was this likable and fun. It has completely changed my silly preconceived notions of him.

[@fitzgeraldhalstenburgstall995]

Best conversation ever

[@ottomattix86]

Prop is from my hometown portage la Prairie. They're epic. My bros will go wild hearing them honored so well!

[@iearthling68]

Awesome love Fat Mike And NOFX is my favorite band when it comes to punk great interview

[@LukeMKo0]

man this was such an amazing podcast. Loved it and had a good laugh. But most importantly: fat mike giving props to sum 41 for being great guys just made my day I'd love to see any member of sum 41 on the show. Maybe cone because he gives great interviews

[@xwhite2020]

Punks most interesting maniac. Big love for Mike.

[@The_MAD_Qyuber]

Fat Mike is my spirit animal and has played a vital part in me creating a solo career. Which has lead to launching a whole new genre of music. K!D Skr!bbleZ or bust.

[@jerryuma]

This was great

[@weatheredtome]

Best episode of the pod

[@Abeltin]

Awesome show. I enjoy this content 100%

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Abel, thank you so much!

[@suardanajerry6445]

Good man , good music ,fat mike awesome! Come to Bali , Indonesia mike ❤🙏🏻🇲🇨

[@MentholKratom]

This was such an amazing interview. You're so good at interviewing people. It's a skill to keep Mike on track and focused like this. It's like trying to train a wild animal haha

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you! I was exhausted afterwards :)

[@reggaerock]

I've never seen your channel, I have no idea who you are, but my 1st impression is you would be the furthest thing from a NOFX fan as possible. However, you seem like a chill guy and you were able to get Fat Mike on your show so you're doing something right! Good shit

[@Ryan-me8sd]

great interview!

[@richardturzua1785]

This was one of the best Podcasts I’ve ever heard. Lifelong Nofx fan and longtime Stryker fan. Congratulations on the New Radio Gig too!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

what's up Richard, thank you so much man!

[@Raydiaz92]

hahah your show is just getting better and better! I love the way mike said Straikaaaa, sorry no offense but it is just hilarious that mike said that thou. so I guess your next guess would be Mark Hoppus now.

[@Gaba.Groove]

Epic! ❤❤❤

[@Zionist67]

Love fat Mike and the sarcasm!😂

[@europa]

Yes!

[@darniel2321]

I love how Fat Mike story of being on Howard Stern is always different. And I love it because he was never on Howard Stern, but he States it with such confidence, so you believe

[@coryander4918]

He was, but it was yesr after that Howard Stern skit, its a phonecall and its on KZbin

[@chesspunk489]

He was definitely on Howard Stern. I remember it clearly. Michael Graves called in and wanted to argue with him.

[@naj31007]

the DOC and Fat Mike. What in the fucking fuck? That is gonna be awesome.

[@poeticdisaster7500]

Warped tour WAS awesome back when nofx played at lassale park. In buffalo ny. With snapcase and rancid ,bad religion, etc fishbone..bodycount suicidal tendencies , lunachicks h20 ...but the grass was ruined for 1 season.... so that venue ended. Point being it wasnt policed like a huge metal show. It was chill as fk! M and my cousin proved it was safe to jump into lake Erie at the spot. So we all jumped into lake erie ! with the dudes from h20 and the lunachicks. the main stage was backed up to the lake, and a street skate spot set up back there..it was my most memorable warped ! .

[@cydriicvhelk204]

Wow cool dude Fat Mike down to earth love the take on happiness and success

[@propaganda350]

I heard wbcn in Boston and heard the mighty mighty bosstones and offspring from there I found gd and blink. Because of this I found my first warped tour and whoosh my world opened up. I bought my first nofx reel big fish and Less Than Jake album. LTJ took my top of the list and never left lol. I have an 8 year old daughter who rocks out with me while everyone else goes country.

[@Ebony9762]

I am from Canada. Try and get Propagandhi on! If any band changed the punk scene and the dynamics of, evolving as artist and being true to the culture of music, its got to be them. From Winnipeg Manitoba Canada one of the biggest and unstoppable bands/voices to every come out! Another good one and leaders of the early hardcore scene and honestly if it was not for them, punk bands would not tour, is DOA! (vancouver canada) The Canadians had a huge impact on the Cali scene and world wide! I dig your show! Cheers!

[@ottomattix86]

They're from Portage bro. Only good thing we got

[@Ebony9762]

@@ottomattix86 you are correct. Chris and Jord...are from portage.

[@ottomattix86]

@@Ebony9762 lmao thanks otherwise all we're left with is a giant coke can

[@Ebony9762]

@@ottomattix86 I know! Haha! I am from winnipeg originally

[@chrisjr1247]

Lend me an ear by The D.O.C. Is a classic and a must listen!!!

[@nathanhyde1906]

I need some details on this new Fat Mike label... could be an awesome venture! Also, great interviews Stryker!

[@michaelkaczmarek5353]

Can we get Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio on here soon

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

working on it!

[@Altri82]

What about any Green Day member ?

[@featurescreatures]

What about Matt Skiba from Blink 182?

[@patrickflynn3796]

Fatty relapsed and is drinking again!!!?? So proud of him!!

[@tonybruce]

@Bill Fukkayommamanigga i liKE hIs oLdEr sTufF

[@jerameydelaney9976]

This is amazing. Great int bro.... Fatty is the reason I got into punk. Look forward to the next guest

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

Thank you so much!

[@mikerackhabbit1296]

Great interview! 🤌

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you!

[@skatemobster]

Roach from People under the stairs?!?! That's hilarious!

[@suncoastmediagroup2295]

What is Fat Mike's song label that he was talking about in this video? Where you can submit singles to him??

[@punkdrumm3r_83]

Awesomeness subscribed!

[@TunaonToastwithStryker]

thank you!

[@ReedHarvey]

Stryker! That was the best Fat Mike interview I have ever heard. The music joe rogan is in the house

[@derekmisic9582]

Yay for Burkett!! 😻📿💕🍰🍹🔆

[@alexschulteszarate1556]

Great podcast

[@rjtas]

fuck I got a good, midnight laugh at "have you heard 'Don't call me white?" thanks for this interview!

[@bouzoukiman5000]

Mike is really funny. Great interview Stryka😂

[@yoyoz333]

Fat Mike: do you like stuff? Tuna: I LOVE stuff! Fat Mike: I hate stuff Tuna: It's the WORST!

[@ItsWithakayLee]

“My sychophant other”

[@walter8060]

Long life Fat Mike!

[@chadlutzke5509]

Mike...you have to name the double album "DOUBLE FATINUM" and the cover has to be a parody of KISS's Double Platinum album.

[@ThenPeterSaid]

I mean Lagwagon already did that on FAT. Double Plaidinum.

[@chadlutzke5509]

@@ThenPeterSaid Ahh...didn't know that.

[@joeferris5086]

Theres always Lust in Space but Gwar did that

[@joshhanson9321]

Thank you NOFX for keeping your punk rock elite and keeping it fast, heavy, and innovative. What's 32 chords between friends?

[@ItsWithakayLee]

There’s really very few punk bands like them that stayed great and continued to put out quality music, I love the last few albums as much as the old shit

[@murray1978]

You should get Chris Schifflet, Henry Rollins or Ian MacKaye on your show.

[@TheSummitCove]

I Love The Lillingtons Ps. That was cool

[@joed307]

I like these guys 👍🏽

[@Mcjiggy507]

I love the clown shoes. Happy to see that Fat Mike finally found some shoes that suit him. 😂

[@livinghere1972]

more Mike.. and it's penultimate

[@stevepope5674]

Subscribed. Keep conversations like this coming Sryker!!! First time hearing your voice since Loveline!!!!!

[@moorevlogs3828]

Yes. Yes.

[@brendanmccormick7241]

How many David Pollack references can you find in Fat Wreck records? I count at least 4 so far…

[@mr5811]

Fat Mike and The D.O.C.? SUBSCRIBED.

[@jorgechavezhartley8785]

19:47 I really hope you meant THAT BAND with caps since Kyuss is one the best bands ever...good interview, cheers from Peru

[@danielmurphree5846]

I love Fat Mike

[@lorraineanderson263]

Liking the view 😊