Benji Madden on the Return of Good Charlotte,,and Making Motel du Cap | Artist Friendly

Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden joins his brother Joel for one of the most personal Artist Friendly conversations yet — diving deep into their upcoming album Motel du Cap, the creative rebirth of Good Charlotte, and the life lessons learned along the way.
They open up about resilience, faith, fatherhood, growth, and how to keep moving forward even after setbacks. Plus, stories from their early Maryland days to building an empire that goes far beyond music.

🎧 “Rejects” — the new single from Motel du Cap — is out now.
💿 Motel du Cap drops August 8.

WHAT’S IN THE EPISODE:
00:00 – Joel and Benji talk about their brotherhood, creative chemistry, and the new Good Charlotte era.
05:00 – Lessons on resilience, momentum, and why success is built on consistent effort — not luck.
08:00 – Finding faith, purpose, and learning to “affect your own life.”
11:00 – Pessimistic blockers vs. optimistic seekers — and why you need to keep moving forward.
15:00 – Emotional reflections on “I Don’t Work Here Anymore” and surviving the industry.
18:00 – Fame, perception, and staying grounded while being “a real person” in public.
23:00 – The meaning behind Motel du Cap and why now felt like the right time to make a new album.
29:00 – On mentorship, protecting artists, and what real legacy looks like.
33:00 – Favorite tracks from the album: “Stepper,” “Rejects,” and “Castle in the Sand.”
36:00 – The power of being yourself — and what Good Charlotte has always stood for.


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On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.