THE MIDLIFE EDIT PODCAST
Jaret Reddick
Breaking The Stigma
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION
What happens when the funny guy stops pretending everything is fine?
For decades, Jaret Reddick has been the voice behind Bowling for Soup — writing the songs that made an entire generation laugh, sing along, and feel a little less alone.
But behind the humor, success, and pop-punk anthems is a much more complicated story.
Jaret and Jen talk about mental health, asking for help, getting older, and what happens when the version of you everyone thinks they know doesn't tell the whole story.
It's about music and nostalgia, yes. But it's also about dropping the bullshit, talking about the things we're usually taught to hide, and realizing there is strength in finally saying I'm not okay.
IN THIS EPISODE
The person behind the Bowling for Soup frontman everyone thinks they know
Mental health and breaking the stigma around asking for help
What success looks like from the other side of it
Using humor when life isn't particularly funny
Growing older while still making the music you love
The relationship between music, identity, and belonging
What Jaret has learned about taking care of himself
Why talking openly about the hard stuff matters
MEET THE GUEST
Jaret Reddick
Jaret Reddick is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter behind Bowling for Soup, the Grammy-nominated pop-punk band whose songs — including “1985,” “Girl All the Bad Guys Want,” and “High School Never Ends” — became part of the soundtrack for a generation.
Beyond the music and humor he's known for, Jaret has also spoken openly about mental health and his own experiences, using his platform to help make conversations about struggling — and getting help — a little less uncomfortable.
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