# 294: Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners): Every Singer Wants To Be The Drummer

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Published: 2026-04-29T07:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5499

## Resource

This week Jeremy welcomes Chris Cresswell of the Flatliners and Hot Water Music. On this episode, Jeremy and Chris talk Rancid, kids concerts, Weird Al Yankovic, the evolution of the album cycle, Korn, post-tour depression, playing with different drummers, ska punk, working with Steve Rizun, record collecting on the road, the new Flatliners album "Cold World", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Chris answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X

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