Bad Religion’s Jay Bentley and Comedian Iliza Shlesinger. Complete Control Ep. 1

Episode 1 : Complete Control

Episode Synopsis

Welcome to the launch of Joe Sib’s new live show, Complete Control!
For our very first episode we’re excited to have two amazing guests.
First, the long time bassist for the legendary punk band Bad Religion, Jay Bentley, sits down with Joe to talk about the band, its history, what life’s like now and whats coming up next.
Then, the beautiful and talented comedian Iliza Shlesinger joins in to talk about what she’s been up to and what to expect in the near future. Iliza and Jay both share personal and funny insights of what its like touring and performing on stage.
Get ready for the exciting launch of TheLip.tv’s newest show Complete Control!

Guest Bio

Jay Bentley has been a key member of Bad Religion since their start over 30 years ago. Jay was also an instrumental component of the band’s imprint, Epitap h, until the rigorous touring duties of Bad Religio n prevented him from keeping his ‘straight’ job.

Iliza Shlesinger is a one-woman juggernaut of comedy, having won “Last Comic Standing,” released her own stand-up record, and hosted “The Weakly News.” She also hosts “Excused,” the reality dating show and has recently released “Iliza Live.”

Episode Breakdown

00:05 Complete Control Introduction.
01:36 Joe welcomes you to Complete Control.
02:48 We Are The Ocean, “The Waiting Room.”
05:16 Joe introduces We Are the Ocean to margaritas.
06:06 Welcoming Jay Bentley from Bad Religion.
06:53 32 years of Bad Religion-the early days.
08:03 Making the leap to full-time musician.
09:10 Epitaph records and “proving everyone wrong.”
10:34 Jay encourages Joe to incite a riot.
12:35 Bad Religion blazes a trail in Europe.
14:42 NOFX learn lessons from Bad Religion’s tough times.
16:00 Punk rock fatherhood (x3)
17:42 An overview of touring in Australia.
20:04 Joe and Jay share a tender moment.
20:59 Working with Heartbreaker, Mike Campbell.
22:14 “Los Angeles is Burning,” by Bad Religion.
24:48 Welcoming Iliza Shlesinger (and her dog).
25:58 Iliza talks about her homage to Sarah Mcclachlan.
27:39 A total bummer about Whitney Houston.
28:45 Iliza stays crazy busy (her web series, blog and tv show.)
29:34 Tough lessons learned live in San Antonio.
31:41 “Do you ever get a reaction you didn’t expect?”
33:45 Iliza asks Jay about playing new material.
35:33 Do routines change based on who comedians are billed with?
36:54 Iliza and Joe bond over the Casualties and Bad Religion.
38:58 Where to stay up to date with Iliza.
39:20 Bad Religion’s plans for the year and the Reason Rally.
39:46 Joe signs off.

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Joe Sib

Joe Sib is a man who wears many hats and doesn’t like to sleep. In the early 90′s he spent his time touring the country as the front man of the punk band WAX (ever see the Spike Jonze video with the guy on fire? That was WAX!)