Fat Mike explores the notion of sobriety, while taking us through NOFX's Single Album
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2021
- NOFX frontman Fat Mike takes us through the band's latest album, titled Single Album, and opens up about his sexuality, sobriety and the meaning of punk rock.
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Mike, if you're reading this, you look good. There's a light emanating from your face, and we can tell you're all here. I'm struggling with sobriety, too, and think of you often in my own journey -- without you knowing it, I've passed the years with you in good times and bad. It's time to break the thread to the booze; I'll keep the NOFX. We can do this. You've been one of my heroes for 30 years.
Been struggling myself, Seems the older I get the harder it has become....
You guys can do it! It’s takes some mettle, you just change your mindset over time. 5 years off the booze for me now and at one point, I too thought there was no way out.
Be strong lads, drink loads of water and take up a new hobby to keep you focused. This worked for me after years of trying loads of techniques and therapy, I realised it was a case of literally changing your mind.
me too it last soo long how greatful im knowing NOFX, I hope you guys will do it!
@@Coppercustomz hope you're holding up,staying strong and true to yourself
Mike looks really good and sounds coherent, sobriety is doing him well.
Yes he does. Sobriety will work wonders for almost any person too.
I feel like this is the 1st genuine interview I've seen with Mike. His guard is down, and he's not side eyeing the interviewer. I like it.
100%
I like that he's taking a period of sobriety but not ruling out future partying. People who are hung up on never partying again just don't get it. Like Mike said being "sober" is being in control, not being free from substances. I like Mike when he parties, and I like this Mike. I also appreciated how he complimented the interviewer at the end "good interview", as someone who has worked in media I appreciated that.
I guess I’m one of those few who are hung up on never partying again. I’m an addict and have been whether I knew it or not for most of my adult life. I used to take breaks and have periods of “sobriety” when I didn’t use but the truth is that every time I thought I could go back and just use moderately I ended up worse than I was before I got sober. Sure sometimes it took a little while but usually it was almost instantaneous. It wasn’t until I accepted and admitted that I had a problem that I finally started to maintain remission from addiction. These days I fully grasp the fact that the only way for me to maintain control of my life is to not use substances. Only time will tell if Mike can control his use or if he, like millions of other people in this world, is an addict suffering from the chronic disease of substance abuse disorder.
What a great interview and its good seeing him stay sober. I'm a punk fan trying to get sober and stay sober myself. I live in Hanoi Vietnam in South East Asia and here its not easy being an old punk or trying to stay off alcohol. Its cool to hear about the Punk Rock Museum not being eltist and allowing any band who has played a gig in. There is a huge punk scene over here that I actually help promote and it would be cool to see some of the bands from over here get in and spread the word about the unknown to the West scene over here in Asia. People would be amazed at the quality of the bands and the wild shows that happen over here in both the metal and punk scene.
You look great. Stay sober.
I'm a simple man. I see fat mike i clicked it
You reach a point in your addiction when all the booze or drugs in the world just isn't enough to do anything. Took him forever but glad he's there. Hope he stays.
I’m there right now. Trying to start reading again. To others out there struggling with similar issues I recommend reading as a means to self help. Reading is like the opposite of drugs because they are based on attainment of pleasure over a long period of hard work rather than a short easy drink or pill. Good luck everybody
He seems so put together now and sharp it's unbelievable good for him like it or not Mike God loves you buddy you're talented man
God isn't real
@@nicholasrossman7321 k
Aww mike is my favourite grump he looks so well, a beautiful healthiness to his pallour. Love him so much
That was great. Mike should be on every time he does something cool.
I'm happy to see him sober healthy and focused
Good interview. Fat Mike looks great.
Man this is the best interview I have seen with Fat. Thank you for this one!!
Fat Mike saying Beatle's double albums have some turds, so casually... That's why I love this dude hahaha.
Well even the most die-hard Beatles fans and the producer of the Beatles and the Beatles themselves have said that their double-album, The White Album, has some turds. Even still, it’s an incredible album; you gotta check it out
It's weird but I like sober Fat Mike a lot.
Great interview with a lot of practical insight into addiction, stress and mike's life, thanks
I could listen to sober fat mike all day. Such a great guy.
I love how Mike is growing. I always looked up to him as a kid and as an adult, submissive, kinky, fetishist and person it's just so neat that he's evolving in this way, so I can keep my admiration. :-)
amazing interview, well done dude! And thank you for making it happen. Mike, you're inspirational
Fat mike is such a great dude, dont agree with him about ALOT of things, including veganism and gun rights, but he understands emotions, and addiction so well. Life long nofx fan snd 2 years sober now with pancreatic necrosis and alot of medication to keep me alive but im honestly so happy.
Didn’t realise they had an intervention for him. But can’t say I’m surprised. There’s been some tension there for a good few years particularly between smelly and mike. I’m glad everything seems to be okay
I mean I know heroin is a whole other ball park but I always found it a bit insulting that Mike gave smelly an ultimatum of clean up or get out yet he could carry on as if it was okay for him.
@@matthewcordock7123 I think the difference is, mike actually believes that he’s not an addict. Smelly didn’t particularly want to face it but the band gave him an ultimatum and he changed his life. Mike doesn’t have to do it all day every day so I think he convinces himself that it’s not the same. But most Addicts think they aren’t addicts. But, also, if you aren’t actually an addict you would also think you aren’t an addict. That’s where it’s tricky.
@@conors4430 i think it's just because mike's the boss and he owns the label and everything.
He's quite bossy for a punk.
@@matthewcordock7123 Fat mike I don’t think was ever as bad as smelly though.
@@matthewcordock7123 at the time mike wasnt doing drugs.
fantastic interview. best i’ve seen in support of single album
very cool interview! happy to hear mike in such a good headspace.
One of the better fat Mike interviews. Good job mate!
Love you Mike.
Mike , as a 41 yrs old NOFX fan who has you as a role model , dam dude , i like to you on this interview!!! and you dont know it , but you (not only you , Joao Ribas from censurados and tara perdida also) teached me on my teen years to be honest with myself , and that made me be honest also with everyone else , and for that and for all your songs , a fuking big THANK YOU!!! keep healthy dude , i already lost my other punk rock role model , i wanna keep hearing from you and nofx , and hopefully see you guys again some day... thanks dude!
Fat Mike - that's awesome that you stay trusting - that'sawesome homie...I've gone through a lot of the same experiences over the last 20 years...you're a good dude
Mike you look and sound amazing! Glad to see you continue to evolve
🤘 looking good my friend. Hope you continue on the clean path. Rock on 🤘
Great interview!
Living yor truth, free's & ellivates you above identity bondage. Mike has a clear sparkle in his eyes, he looks shiney like a new penny. Great interview.🖤
Wow. He seems happy !
Cool interview!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Can’t wait to visit the Punk Rock Museum.
Great interview! Glad to see Fatty doing so well
It’s a new day, good to gear Mike being so truly up front and honest. The charade was looking tiring.
He has always been honest
Oh wow…I’m at 13:30 and now he’s talking about this…see how close I am about my thoughts…
Thanks for sharing!
Since the double album was gonna be called Single Album, it seems the Fat Mike thing to do would be to call the single album "Double Album".
You're a genious comedian, Sir.
But it's a single album, "ya dummy" lol
Similar joke to the Ween 11 Golden Country Hits album
Funny that the ad for a video discussing sobriety is for a company that delivers alcohol to your front door. LoL
God damnit fat Mike we love you!
What a good interview.
"Even the Beatles record has some turds on it."
@Jommy Whjjwjw I advise you listen to first ditch effort again. It’s their most serious, in my opinion their best.
Dear Mike, God bless you. You look and hear so good! Please stay sober, please don't go ever back to drugs, it was fun but now it is just too risky, your body is not as strong as it was in your 30s anymore. Please give it up. We all want to see you well, drugs are not the answer to anything, they are just poison to your body and your soul. I'm sure you know that, you're such a brilliant man. Thanks for all that you have given us, our lives are all better thanks to you and your music. We love you so much! Thanks God for your life and music. Hope you read this coming from my heart ❤
This spoke to me. Im an alcoholic and 39. Ive been drinking daily for two year plus i smoke alot of pot. Ive been feeling the urge to check into a rehab.
I use kratom ..u should go to meetings or counseling and go get the root cause
@@bryanfrombuffalo7685 I use kratom as well. I can't say I was ever an alcoholic, but probably a few sips away from one for sure. It is crazy how kratom just makes alchohol feel so unappealing.
Good luck mate, two pieces of advice I can give is different things work for different people. If you find AA, rehab or a particular counsellor doesn't work don't let it dishearten you, just keep trying.
Secondly, I'll never forget a therapist telling me "A lapse isn't the same as a relapse." If you slip up forgive yourself and move on.
@@matchesmalone79 it's like I was on suboxone..I started smoking
By accident I was put on wellbutrin..I quit smoking in 1 day....
Then quit wellbutrin and gabapentin..lol
Theres always a counterfeit
Nature and then their profit supplements
Big warning.
If you want to quit, do Not join AA or any of the 12step programmes.
They are using cult methods to brainwash each other and the whole philosophy is built on fear and shame and 1920's christianity and debunked psychology.
I was in one of those cults for 7 years and I hate that I wasted my youth on that.
Use therapy or meds or whatever you need, but please stay out of the sober cults.
I love how he articulates the word "Birmingham". Something about it I can't describe
He is doing nearly the ‘correct’ pronunciation. If he said ‘hum’ at the end instead of ‘ham’ it would be the perfect U.K. pronunciation.
There’s a humour to it that cracks me up when I hear it! 😄
Reminds me of Bodies by Sex Pistols
great interview
At least we have more music from Mike
Having actually watched the Home Street Home version Mike is talking about being unfinished, if he says the new one is better I pray it comes out soon.
Mike you look fantastic and healthy ❤️ Nofx is life
London Calling was released as a double album
great album too !
Yay Mike!
Awesome interview, if anybody can send me the information for the punk rock museum I have a few bands from Tampa that definitely deserves to be in it thanks!
I'd love this information too!!!
Neve4vlidten to the band. Fat mike seem to be a straight up dude, gonna pay attention.
Very kool!!!!!!❤️😎♥️
What's the "legal battle" issue with Home Street Home? Is Jeff Marx rocking the boat?
I’m not sure but I think a contract was signed that certain things would happen and now some of the other parties are trying to pull out of it or trying to do something with it that mike isn’t okay with or was misled about.
After 10 years and taking 180 pills a week ..a broken neck
I got sober
My favorite on the new album is My Bro Cancervive Cancer. What an old school NoFX banger!
2pac all eyes on me was the best double album
Sometimes Mike looks like David Mitchell from The Peep Show haha
The Big Drag is my favorite on the album. It's almost a prog-punk if that even exists. Love where his writing is going.
Is this the real reason we didn’t see NOFX @ PRB? Rehab is an acceptable reason. Good for you Mike! Hope to see you guys next year!
such a great interview!!!! Lovelly :)
I love Fat Mike.
Gran entrevista. Hay fatty para rato.
As Mike said ...”good interview”
Took me off guard, Fat Mike complimenting the interviewer so nicely!
I hate asking this but I’m obsessed with everything NOFX.
Does anyone know which two crew members were fired? I’ve speculated Kent was let go, but who else? Also, does anyone know why Kent was let go (if he was)?
Didn't he retire?
@@timsheffield5564 I’m not 100% sure. But I thought I heard about Kent and fatty having a falling out. I could be wrong.
Im pretty sure Kents back in the crew
Takes alot of guts to be that honest
NOFX has saved my life no matter how painfully corny that sounds
For the record, it's not "suits" that induct people into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a governing board of musicians consisting of Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, Steve Van Zandt, Quest Love. etc.... Tom Morello just discussed this on Howard Stern.
Happy he's sober
SP' Mellon Collie is a another great double album tho
14:35 nice
17:55 nice story
Uma boa noite pra todos vocês 🙏🏻🙏🏻 uma ótima sexta feira ok
Valeu cara...o mesmo pra ti..
Mais um fã de NoFx!!!💪
hmmmm.. apasal lak muka Fat Mike dah macam Wolverine? ke aku salah tengok? 😁
Omfg 🖤🧡👑
That's me on the beachside combing the sand, metal meter in my hand, sportin' a pocket full of change. That's me on the street with a violin under my chin,
playing with a grin, singing gibberish. That's me on the back of the bus, that's me in the cell, that's me inside your head, that's me inside your heeeeeeeeeeee,aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,aaaaaaaaaaaad, That's me inside your head!
Wow did you make that up?
checkout "alchemy index"
Mike you should reach out to Patrick Ridge with#LEARNINGTOLOSE
Props for trying something new and experimenting on new album but unfortunately it really doesn’t translate
So now Mike has moved finally to the SxE side? Who had ever imagined!😄 just joking. Good for him,honestly
Good for per*
Good for Fat Mike. I've been sober for 3 months. But still wondering why his ex would offer to pay half lol Fat Mike prob has 40k laying around?
good thing he's rich
IDK if hes rich. probably well off not a ton of money in Punk.
@@xmohawkx985 He’s very rich. Owner of a very popular record label for 30 years, owns property, his band plays festivals all over the world, sells a tonne of merch. Etc. He’s a millionaire.
sober Mike is way better to listen to
Fatty: I like being sober and in control
Also Fatty: dominate me and take full control
"don't ever read the book!" hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
London Calling is a double album.
Rip maradona
When mike go to church
Lol is mike stoned? Hey its still counts a sober to me
Ive watched a few of these podcasts and hes saying the same stuff over and over. Also they should have made a double Album.
i think the same, but i still love mike
If you are promoting an album, would you like it to say something different when he keeps getting asked the same questions?
@@conors4430 i would like to haven an interviewer who thinks outside the box
Uncle Meat?
Soundtrack!
Was that the chaturbate alert ? Mike? 😆🤣
Honestly, I really WANTED to like the new record. I wanted to like First Ditch Effort and Coaster too. The reality is though that it's been 15 years since the last good NOFX record came out. I don't know if it's me having "matured" too much or Fat Mike just getting too cozy in his dungeon. Probably a bit of both, I guess.
Its too slow and the same topic for a while
Coaster is a great album, maybe you don’t like punk anymore
@@nickjackson8973 Yeah I do actually. I still go to shows 4,5 times a year. Certainly not as much as I used to when I was a kid but I still enjoy it just as much. But I do think NOFX lost their bite and turned into a vehicle for Fat Mike's agonizing self portrayal.
@@mrksdlx yeah starting to seem that way
I agree. I started to lose interest after Wolves... So long is my fav...
Who are you and what have you done with fat mick? 😆
He was not sober in the 80’s.....that’s all I’ll say
Lol. Or the 90's.
He was more sober in the 90’s then the 80’s
@@ashleybrown4754 from what I know
He drank and smoked weed. He has literally no reason to lie.
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On the gender thing.
He, She and Be.
For Being.
The fragile