Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait boards the tour bus to talk active rock, the rising cost of touring, and the operational reality of paid VIPs.
Recorded live from their tour bus outside Allstate Arena, Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait joins Lizzie right before opening for I Prevail and Three Days Grace. Lee breaks down the band's aesthetic and sonic shift from 2010s scene core toward active rock, a move that recently culminated in a No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock hit for the band.
He details the importance of bringing theatricality back to heavy music with their "Devotion Ceremonies," drawing direct inspiration from early-2000s acts like My Chemical Romance and his love for Hawthorne Heights' Skeletons album.
The interview also tackles the harsh modern realities of being in a touring band. Lee provides a candid look at why the Warped Tour era of free meet-and-greets is over, explaining how paid VIP packages have become an operational necessity for bands facing skyrocketing merch cuts and travel costs.
Back in the studio, Brian and Lizzie debate the cultural weight of "divorced dad rock" in relation to Three Days Grace, and recap the talking points for their upcoming panel exploring emo and comic book history at C2E2.
"I think so much of it is our worlds are now meshing. Getting to form our own way has been really cool because I love being theatrical. I grew up being a theater kid, so of course it's gonna shine no matter what."
"We grew up going to Warped Tour and standing in line and meeting our favorite bands for free. There was never a paid wall... Now I'm charging for VIP, and it's hard because paid VIP pays for us to actually be on tour because it is so much more expensive to be on tour now than it ever has been."
"Those are the bands I grew up listening to... I loved lore-driven bands, and I think that's something that I really wanted to focus on. I want my own version of that."
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]]>Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait boards the tour bus to talk active rock, the rising cost of touring, and the operational reality of paid VIPs.
Recorded live from their tour bus outside Allstate Arena, Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait joins Lizzie right before opening for I Prevail and Three Days Grace. Lee breaks down the band's aesthetic and sonic shift from 2010s scene core toward active rock, a move that recently culminated in a No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock hit for the band.
He details the importance of bringing theatricality back to heavy music with their "Devotion Ceremonies," drawing direct inspiration from early-2000s acts like My Chemical Romance and his love for Hawthorne Heights' Skeletons album.
The interview also tackles the harsh modern realities of being in a touring band. Lee provides a candid look at why the Warped Tour era of free meet-and-greets is over, explaining how paid VIP packages have become an operational necessity for bands facing skyrocketing merch cuts and travel costs.
Back in the studio, Brian and Lizzie debate the cultural weight of "divorced dad rock" in relation to Three Days Grace, and recap the talking points for their upcoming panel exploring emo and comic book history at C2E2.
"I think so much of it is our worlds are now meshing. Getting to form our own way has been really cool because I love being theatrical. I grew up being a theater kid, so of course it's gonna shine no matter what."
"We grew up going to Warped Tour and standing in line and meeting our favorite bands for free. There was never a paid wall... Now I'm charging for VIP, and it's hard because paid VIP pays for us to actually be on tour because it is so much more expensive to be on tour now than it ever has been."
"Those are the bands I grew up listening to... I loved lore-driven bands, and I think that's something that I really wanted to focus on. I want my own version of that."
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]]>Marconi spirals over the annual “simple” maintenance update that somehow manages to cause maximum agita every single year, because of course it does.
They break down the Oscars, including how Conan handled hosting duties, what worked, what didn’t, and a look at this year’s winners.
Eddie brings a fresh recommendation to the table with a new show you’ll want to add to your watch list.
Marconi also gets into his weight loss journey and explains how it really just came down to one thing: math.
All that plus a brand new Dollop of Joy to balance it all out.
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]]>Marconi spirals over the annual “simple” maintenance update that somehow manages to cause maximum agita every single year, because of course it does.
They break down the Oscars, including how Conan handled hosting duties, what worked, what didn’t, and a look at this year’s winners.
Eddie brings a fresh recommendation to the table with a new show you’ll want to add to your watch list.
Marconi also gets into his weight loss journey and explains how it really just came down to one thing: math.
All that plus a brand new Dollop of Joy to balance it all out.
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]]>Conflict between the U.S., Israel, Iran, and Iranian-backed forces continues to widen across the region
Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks are intensifying
Global economic fears are rising as shipping routes and oil markets react, especially around the Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations tied to the conflict
All six American airmen aboard were killed
U.S. officials said the crash was not believed to be caused by enemy fire
The crash is a reminder that even when combat is not the direct cause, war still carries deadly risk
Total U.S. service member deaths connected to the conflict have continued to rise
White House split over Iran
Trump’s team is reportedly divided over how aggressively to handle the conflict
Some advisers are pushing for escalation while others are urging restraint
The disagreement reportedly includes top advisers and national security officials
Concerns are growing inside the administration that the situation is escalating without a clear plan
The lack of unified messaging is creating confusion inside the government and among U.S. allies
Trump’s public messaging has shifted between escalation, hesitation, and contradiction
Experts warn that visible division at the top can make the U.S. look disorganized or indecisive
Trump questioning U.S. involvement
Trump said, “You could make the case that maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all… we don’t need it. We have a lot of oil.”
The comment came while U.S. and allied military operations tied to Iran were already underway
Trump also suggested other countries should step in and protect their own territory
Critics say the administration still has not clearly explained the purpose or end goal of the war
Officials inside the administration have struggled to define what success looks like or when the conflict would end
Trump has simultaneously claimed military success while also questioning whether the U.S. should be involved
The contradictory messaging has added to concerns about instability and lack of strategy
News roundup
Conan roasts MAGA at the Oscars
Conan O’Brien made a joke about MAGA during his Oscars monologue
The moment quickly sparked backlash from conservative commentators online
Supporters praised Conan for continuing the tradition of political comedy at awards shows
The clip spread widely on social media and reignited debate about politics in entertainment
The response showed how even mild satire can trigger major culture-war outrage
Save America Act voting requirements
The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship, not just an attestation
Acceptable documents could include a passport, birth certificate, or similar records
Many Americans do not have easy access to those documents
Replacing or obtaining certified records often costs money and takes time
The bill could require in-person submission or other verification hurdles
Existing registered voters could also be forced to re-verify their eligibility
Critics argue the law would create barriers that fall hardest on low-income, rural, and elderly voters
Legal experts warn it could function like a de facto poll tax if paid documents are required to vote
How the bill could affect married women
Married women who changed their last name may have citizenship documents that do not match their current voter registration
A birth certificate may no longer match a current legal name
Those voters could be required to provide additional documents such as marriage certificates or name-change records
That would add time, cost, and confusion to the voting process
Voting rights advocates warn millions of women could face delays or problems because of name-matching requirements
Critics say the policy ignores how common name changes are in real life
Kansas driver’s license policy for transgender residents
Kansas revoked or invalidated driver’s licenses for about 1,700 transgender residents
Officials now require gender markers on licenses to reflect sex assigned at birth
The move reversed prior policies that allowed updates to match gender identity
Civil rights advocates say the change could affect daily life, including jobs, banking, and travel
Supporters say the rule is about consistency in government records
Legal challenges are expected to continue
Trump administration and TikTok
Reports say the administration pushed for the U.S. government to receive about $10 billion in value in a TikTok deal
The proposal emerged during discussions about ByteDance restructuring TikTok’s U.S. operations
The stated reason remains national security concerns tied to Chinese ownership
Critics say the idea blurs the line between regulation and financial gain
TikTok remains one of the most widely used apps in the United States
The story adds a new twist to the long-running battle over whether TikTok should be banned, sold, or restructured
Epstein estate testimony involving Trump
An accountant for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate reportedly testified that the estate paid a settlement connected to an abuse claim involving Trump
The testimony did not by itself establish wrongdoing by Trump
It did, however, raise fresh questions about the estate’s role and Trump’s past association with Epstein
Trump has previously denied wrongdoing and sought to distance himself from Epstein
The broader Epstein story continues to generate new developments years after his death
Jason Hughes case in Georgia
Prosecutors said charges would be dropped against teenagers previously accused in Jason Hughes’ death
Investigators came to believe the incident may have started as a prank involving Hughes’ property
Hughes confronted the teens and the encounter escalated into a fatal altercation
After reviewing evidence and witness statements, prosecutors said they could not prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt
Officials said they could not establish intent to seriously harm Hughes
The result leaves the case legally unresolved even though the death remains a tragedy
TSA staffing during shutdown
TSA saw an increase in callouts during the partial government shutdown
TSA officers are considered essential and must work even when pay is delayed
The staffing shortages raised concerns about long lines and delays at airports
TSA said security procedures remained in place despite reduced staffing
Travel experts advised passengers to arrive earlier than usual
The story became another visible example of how shutdowns directly affect the public
Oscars 2026 ceremony
The 2026 Oscars featured major wins, emotional speeches, and viral moments
Conan O’Brien hosted and leaned into jokes about Hollywood and the ceremony itself
Social media focused heavily on the monologue, speeches, and red carpet fashion
The event reignited debate over whether the Oscars still matter in the streaming era
Even with ratings questions, the ceremony remained a major cultural conversation point
The Rock on formula-driven Hollywood
Dwayne Johnson said Hollywood has relied on a formula that worked for a long time, but audiences are getting tired of it
He criticized studios for leaning too heavily on predictable franchise storytelling
The comments come as several big-budget films have underperformed
Critics noted the irony that Johnson himself has been a major face of formula-driven blockbusters
Fans split between seeing the remarks as honest self-awareness or strategic rebranding
The story reopened the broader question of whether Hollywood is capable of real creative change
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]]>Conflict between the U.S., Israel, Iran, and Iranian-backed forces continues to widen across the region
Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks are intensifying
Global economic fears are rising as shipping routes and oil markets react, especially around the Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations tied to the conflict
All six American airmen aboard were killed
U.S. officials said the crash was not believed to be caused by enemy fire
The crash is a reminder that even when combat is not the direct cause, war still carries deadly risk
Total U.S. service member deaths connected to the conflict have continued to rise
White House split over Iran
Trump’s team is reportedly divided over how aggressively to handle the conflict
Some advisers are pushing for escalation while others are urging restraint
The disagreement reportedly includes top advisers and national security officials
Concerns are growing inside the administration that the situation is escalating without a clear plan
The lack of unified messaging is creating confusion inside the government and among U.S. allies
Trump’s public messaging has shifted between escalation, hesitation, and contradiction
Experts warn that visible division at the top can make the U.S. look disorganized or indecisive
Trump questioning U.S. involvement
Trump said, “You could make the case that maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all… we don’t need it. We have a lot of oil.”
The comment came while U.S. and allied military operations tied to Iran were already underway
Trump also suggested other countries should step in and protect their own territory
Critics say the administration still has not clearly explained the purpose or end goal of the war
Officials inside the administration have struggled to define what success looks like or when the conflict would end
Trump has simultaneously claimed military success while also questioning whether the U.S. should be involved
The contradictory messaging has added to concerns about instability and lack of strategy
News roundup
Conan roasts MAGA at the Oscars
Conan O’Brien made a joke about MAGA during his Oscars monologue
The moment quickly sparked backlash from conservative commentators online
Supporters praised Conan for continuing the tradition of political comedy at awards shows
The clip spread widely on social media and reignited debate about politics in entertainment
The response showed how even mild satire can trigger major culture-war outrage
Save America Act voting requirements
The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship, not just an attestation
Acceptable documents could include a passport, birth certificate, or similar records
Many Americans do not have easy access to those documents
Replacing or obtaining certified records often costs money and takes time
The bill could require in-person submission or other verification hurdles
Existing registered voters could also be forced to re-verify their eligibility
Critics argue the law would create barriers that fall hardest on low-income, rural, and elderly voters
Legal experts warn it could function like a de facto poll tax if paid documents are required to vote
How the bill could affect married women
Married women who changed their last name may have citizenship documents that do not match their current voter registration
A birth certificate may no longer match a current legal name
Those voters could be required to provide additional documents such as marriage certificates or name-change records
That would add time, cost, and confusion to the voting process
Voting rights advocates warn millions of women could face delays or problems because of name-matching requirements
Critics say the policy ignores how common name changes are in real life
Kansas driver’s license policy for transgender residents
Kansas revoked or invalidated driver’s licenses for about 1,700 transgender residents
Officials now require gender markers on licenses to reflect sex assigned at birth
The move reversed prior policies that allowed updates to match gender identity
Civil rights advocates say the change could affect daily life, including jobs, banking, and travel
Supporters say the rule is about consistency in government records
Legal challenges are expected to continue
Trump administration and TikTok
Reports say the administration pushed for the U.S. government to receive about $10 billion in value in a TikTok deal
The proposal emerged during discussions about ByteDance restructuring TikTok’s U.S. operations
The stated reason remains national security concerns tied to Chinese ownership
Critics say the idea blurs the line between regulation and financial gain
TikTok remains one of the most widely used apps in the United States
The story adds a new twist to the long-running battle over whether TikTok should be banned, sold, or restructured
Epstein estate testimony involving Trump
An accountant for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate reportedly testified that the estate paid a settlement connected to an abuse claim involving Trump
The testimony did not by itself establish wrongdoing by Trump
It did, however, raise fresh questions about the estate’s role and Trump’s past association with Epstein
Trump has previously denied wrongdoing and sought to distance himself from Epstein
The broader Epstein story continues to generate new developments years after his death
Jason Hughes case in Georgia
Prosecutors said charges would be dropped against teenagers previously accused in Jason Hughes’ death
Investigators came to believe the incident may have started as a prank involving Hughes’ property
Hughes confronted the teens and the encounter escalated into a fatal altercation
After reviewing evidence and witness statements, prosecutors said they could not prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt
Officials said they could not establish intent to seriously harm Hughes
The result leaves the case legally unresolved even though the death remains a tragedy
TSA staffing during shutdown
TSA saw an increase in callouts during the partial government shutdown
TSA officers are considered essential and must work even when pay is delayed
The staffing shortages raised concerns about long lines and delays at airports
TSA said security procedures remained in place despite reduced staffing
Travel experts advised passengers to arrive earlier than usual
The story became another visible example of how shutdowns directly affect the public
Oscars 2026 ceremony
The 2026 Oscars featured major wins, emotional speeches, and viral moments
Conan O’Brien hosted and leaned into jokes about Hollywood and the ceremony itself
Social media focused heavily on the monologue, speeches, and red carpet fashion
The event reignited debate over whether the Oscars still matter in the streaming era
Even with ratings questions, the ceremony remained a major cultural conversation point
The Rock on formula-driven Hollywood
Dwayne Johnson said Hollywood has relied on a formula that worked for a long time, but audiences are getting tired of it
He criticized studios for leaning too heavily on predictable franchise storytelling
The comments come as several big-budget films have underperformed
Critics noted the irony that Johnson himself has been a major face of formula-driven blockbusters
Fans split between seeing the remarks as honest self-awareness or strategic rebranding
The story reopened the broader question of whether Hollywood is capable of real creative change
LINKS
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https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous
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]]>The conversation also touches on the return of Warped Tour, its impact on the scene, and a reflection on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne following his passing. To wrap things up, Chris and Josh look ahead to 2026, sharing their hopes for the future of the podcast and the music industry.
A thoughtful year-end conversation for anyone who loves music, touring culture, and the stories behind it.
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]]>Kravitz and the band also reflect on how letlive.’s message has carried across generations, with fans both new and lifelong rediscovering their art in an era where authenticity often takes a backseat to algorithms. They call out the commodification of art through corporate greed, the dehumanizing surprise-drop culture that has been perpetuated, and the magic that's lost when music becomes just content focused on streams, likes, clicks, swipes, and more.
Whether you've been screaming to their music since day one or you're just discovering the fury and beauty that lives in letlive., this episode taps into something that is timeless beyond the end of the group. Because with this band, it's never just a show but a moment captured in time. And yeah, someone's probably going to have to replace that drum kit at the end.
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]]>Kravitz and the band also reflect on how letlive.’s message has carried across generations, with fans both new and lifelong rediscovering their art in an era where authenticity often takes a backseat to algorithms. They call out the commodification of art through corporate greed, the dehumanizing surprise-drop culture that has been perpetuated, and the magic that's lost when music becomes just content focused on streams, likes, clicks, swipes, and more.
Whether you've been screaming to their music since day one or you're just discovering the fury and beauty that lives in letlive., this episode taps into something that is timeless beyond the end of the group. Because with this band, it's never just a show but a moment captured in time. And yeah, someone's probably going to have to replace that drum kit at the end.
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