Cobra Starship is officially back and about to make their legendary return to Warped Tour—this time hitting the stage at Long Beach. On this episode of idobi Warped Radio, Gabe Saporta and Victoria Asher (aka Vicky-T) sit down with Peyton Grufik of idobi Radio to rewind the clock and relive the neon madness of their rise, one purple hoodie and keytar riff at a time.
From the moment online AI started claiming Cobra Starship’s name was inspired by Lilo & Stitch (Gabe confirms: he’s never seen it) to performing “One Night” at a party on 90210 (which Vicky had to remind Gabe of), the interview is packed with hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. The duo also dish on what it was like collaborating with Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester on “Good Girls Go Bad” and how Gabe ended up on the show himself in a brief cameo alongside Blake Lively. Plus, Vicky-T laughs about the label-directed remake of their “Guilty Pleasures” video, which the band took the opportunity to poke fun at.
Gabe and Vicky reflect on their first and only Warped Tour appearance in 2008, why they ended the band in 2015, and how it feels to be stepping back into the world of Cobra after nearly a decade away. Spoiler: It’s way more fun now. They talk candidly about growing pains, evolving lineups, and the way the music industry became less about community and more about competition.
Through it all, one thing is clear: Cobra Starship have brought the party back to life!
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On Episode #179 of Wesam’s World, we have Casting Director David Rapaport (Gossip Girl, Riverdale, The Flash, You)! Take a deep dive into the ins and outs of the casting process, crazy audition stories, and how does David keep his sanity working on so many shows and watching so many actors?
Properties featured: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Motherland: Fort Salem, Monsters at Work, Dogs, Cat People, Gossip Girl, Grown-ish, Central Park, Black Widow, Atypical, Virgin River, The Snoopy Show, This Way Up
From the debut of the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, showcasing rising stars in the alternative space, to Grammy-nominated metal powerhouse Spiritbox commanding the stage at Louder Than Life with various musical guests, fans were treated to unforgettable fest sets across the board in 2024. Here are 10 festival performances highlighting the magic of live music in 2024. No Doubt Reunites at Coachella Marking their first performance in nearly 10 years, No Doubt’s Coachella 2024 reunion was a defining moment for the festival and the group, blending nostalgia with renewed energy. Gwen Stefani led the performance with her iconic charisma,… Read more »
It’s July 4th, 2003 in New York City. A web of individuals from punk rockers to CEOs are intricately connected in various ways. At the dead center of the web? A mysterious shooting of Samantha (Wonders) in Central Park. With no witnesses of the shooting itself, the investigation starts to unveil the mysterious connections between fires around the city, the downtown music scene, and a massive corporate real estate business in legal trouble.
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Geek Girl Riot is exploring 29Rooms’ upcoming event then diving into another fall TV roundup.
It’s time for K-Drama-Pop the Fourth! Our Rioters talk DramaFever, their 2018 K-drama picks & what they want to see next, and what K-pop bops & OSTs they’re loving.
Maggie Schneider tackles growing up, feminism, and more on new EP produced by All Time Low’s Rian Dawson.
