{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/687f79ede0a86cc3abee706f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Rise Against","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1753184247987-d61e498c-3ec4-4d8b-9356-d9e79b2944f0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🔥 <strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong> 🔥</p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with the powerful voice and mind behind <strong>Rise Against</strong>, <strong>Tim McIlrath</strong>—frontman, songwriter, and activist.</p><p>Known for their hard-hitting blend of <strong>melodic hardcore and punk rock</strong>, Rise Against have built a global following by pairing explosive music with uncompromising messages. Tim opens up about the band’s roots, their mission-driven lyrics, and the role of music in challenging the status quo.</p><p><br></p><p>🎸 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ The evolution of Rise Against and their impact on punk rock</p><p>✅ Tim’s influences and approach to writing politically charged music</p><p>✅ Balancing commercial success with staying true to your message</p><p>✅ What’s next for Rise Against and the fight for meaningful change</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more conversations with artists who use their voice for more than music.</p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – <a href=\"https://Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter – <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@beatandtrackpod</a></p><p>📘 Facebook – <em>Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</em></p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #TimMcIlrath #RiseAgainst #PunkRock #HardcorePunk #ActivistMusic #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #MelodicHardcore #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}