Matt is back in the hot seat for our second Q and A episode! We loved our first Q and A episode so much that we're back with a new round of questions from some of our listeners. Get ready to hear about a range of topics, as Matt opens up about being in a band as a recovering addict, how to best support an addict in your life, removing guilt from relapsing, and so much more. Missed the previous Q and A episode? Catch up here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KNbgwGGqo5GzZTCez4cNy?si=nxmDA9RXRQaLI9_9O7axUA --will tweak these timestamps when final edit comes through-- (0:00) Intro (0:59) What has Matt been up to? (3:16) Playing at Download Festival (6:59) Answering your questions about Busted (8:57) Addiction and song writing (10:43) Would Matt ever go solo? (12:58) Recovery and creativity (15:42) The power of music (17:03) How to support a binge drinker (18:57) Communication is key (20:53) Is it possible to be a ‘cured’ addict? (24:23) Life sober vs as an addict (26:26) What to do if you keep failing at sobriety (30:00) How to get over the guilt of relapse? (33:19) How to stay positive (36:30) Matt’s new tattoo! (38:38) Will Emma Willis join the podcast? (40:50) Who’s Matt’s dream guest on On The Mend? (43:33) Outro