Thom Rylance, frontman of The Lottery Winners, joins us for a raw and honest conversation about the chaos of life behind the scenes. We chat about his experience living with ADHD, navigating the pressures of the music industry, and finding support in unlikely places, including from Robbie Williams, who Thom describes as “like my therapist.” From early gigs to near breakdowns, Thom opens up about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Finding calm in the chaos hasn’t been easy, but he’s still here, still standing, and still got something to say. Enjoy, gang!

Thoms Social’s:

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:28 The Need for Validation

02:37 Dealing with Online Negativity

05:51 ADHD and Personal Struggles

11:06 Finding Music and Identity

17:06 The Impact of a Good Teacher

20:43 AI and Emotional Support

26:04 AI Everywhere: A Future Overload

27:02 Human Interactions vs. Machines

29:08 The Journey of a Band

30:35 The Struggles of Self-Employment

33:03 The Importance of Belief and Sacrifice

34:54 Creative Industries and Class Representation

35:42 Friendships with Famous People

37:13 The Performer Persona

49:05 Quickfire Questions and Wrap-Up