Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the rhythmic life of Travis Barker, a musician Rolling Stone once crowned "punk's first superstar drummer". We trace his evolution from working as a trash man in Laguna Beach to his pivotal recruitment by Blink-182, where he famously learned a 20-song setlist in just 45 minutes before his first show.

Join us as we break down Barker’s career-defining moments and personal battles, including:

• Genre-Bending Versatility: How he transcended pop-punk to produce for hip-hop icons and form supergroups like the Transplants and TRV$DJAM.

• The Crash: The harrowing story of the 2008 Learjet crash that killed four people and left Barker with critical burns, PTSD, and a long road to recovery.

• Reality TV & Romance: From starring in MTV’s Meet the Barkers to his high-profile marriage to Kourtney Kardashian and return to air travel after 13 years grounded.

• Resilience: How the loss of his mother just before high school motivated his relentless drive to play the drums.

Tune in for a look at the man who survived a plane crash, overcame addiction, and cemented himself as one of the 100 greatest drummers of all time.