Show Notes
Frank Zummo is in one of those rare chapters artists don’t plan for, but earn.
Two years after his last appearance, the Sum 41 drummer returns to Spout fresh off a world farewell tour, the release of his debut book Unbreakable Rhythm, and a new era with Electric Callboy—all while redefining what longevity, wellness, and purpose look like in modern music.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Frank opens up about:
Writing Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength and why this wasn’t a typical rock memoir
How School of Rock workshops unexpectedly turned into life-changing mental health conversations with kids and families
Playing an NFL stadium with students, raising money for teen suicide prevention, and turning music into impact
Filling in for Tommy Lee, closing out Sum 41, and why there was never a “Plan B”
Joining Electric Callboy, covering “Still Waiting,” and navigating the fear of “what’s next” after a band ends
Creating a soundtrack EP tied to the book—with artwork designed by his own kids
Touring, fatherhood, wellness routines, and building a career meant to last decades, not burn out
If you care about music, longevity, mental health, or building a life that actually sustains the work—you’ll want this one.
🎧 Unbreakable Rhythm is available now in print, audiobook (narrated by Frank), and digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More from Spout Podcast
Scout Willis joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast to talk about her music, her latest single “Honey, I,” songwriting in Nashville, and the new album she’s currently building. Scout opens up about turning heartbreak into self-love on “Honey, I,” why she spent years avoiding music even though it was always what she loved most, and how writing with other artists changed the way she creates. She also talks about working with Thomas Doherty on “It Ain’t Nothing,” touring with Maren Morris, wanting to bring more flirting and making out back to parties, and why she believes music should make people feel confident, embodied and connected.
Lukas Graham has written songs heard billions of times, but his new album, Good Times, may be the most personal music he’s ever made.
YOASOBI joins Spout to talk about the global rise that has taken the Japanese duo from viral phenomenon to the Hollywood Bowl.
Before “Fire For You” changed everything for Cannons, Harry Styles found the band, DM’d Michelle Joy a simple “Hi,” took her to dinner and became an unexpected source of advice as her career was taking off.
David Duchovny joins Erik Zachary on the Spout Podcast to talk about his fourth studio album, Prince of Pieces, and the stories, relationships and musical influences behind it. Duchovny opens up about writing “Stay on the Train” for his daughter, the emotional connection to Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle,” and how songs like “Puff the Magic Dragon” unexpectedly influenced his first film, House of D.