# Dave Benedict & Danny Craig on Default's Rise & Fall, Watching Dallas' Country Career, How TVT Records Failed them & More

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Published: 2026-01-28T12:00:00+00:00
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Danny Craig and Dave Benedict of Default join Jonathan Simkin for a brutally honest breakdown of how the band really got started — and what almost ended it. From Chad Kroeger discovering the band and early Vancouver showcases, to Greenhouse Studios, Nickelback tours, and the chaotic rise of Wasting My Time , this episode pulls back the curtain on how fast success actually works — and how fragile it is . They break down: • Why TVT Records failed them at distribution • The feeling watching Dallas' success after Default • Radio spins vs real album sales • Touring with Nickelback, Bush, and arena crowds • The financial reality behind "platinum" success • Business mismanagement, unpaid taxes, and lost revenue • Why Default disappeared — and how close they were to staying massive This episode is also available on all audio podcast platforms and in video on YouTube. Subscribe to I Hate Simkin for bi-weekly deep dives into iconic Canadian music stories, behind-the-scenes label moments, and artist career turning points. Likes, comments, and feedback help massively — thank you for supporting the show.

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