The Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Toldpodcast shares with listeners what it's like to lead a band. The host, Shane Told, knows quite a bit about this. He was the lead vocalist for the rock group Silverstein for over a decade. He knows what it's like to front a band but wants to hear from people with the same job. The title comes from the "Main Character Syndrome" TikTok expression.

In this podcast, Shane is making private conversations with fellow lead singers public. He shares discussions on everything from the pressure to make new music to the art of writing lyrics. What is it like when everyone wants to be the friend of the frontman? How are they different from every other guitar player or drummer in the band? The Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told podcast tells these stories.

In what Shane describes as a "Bucket List episode," he interviews Taylor Hanson. Taylor has been creating music as part of Hanson for over 30 years. He was only 14 when they released their iconic song "MMMBop." Taylor talks about needing to be stubborn against the opinions of record companies. It's this trait that he believes has helped him to succeed and survive.

Shane also asks Taylor about the dinner conversations in his house. He's a dad to seven kids. Taylor wants to teach them the importance of having a solid work ethic. From his personal journey, he knows one needs to work for what they want.

In another episode, Shane interviews the lead vocalist for the hardcore band Incendiary. Brendan Garrone talks about their unique approach to touring and lyric writing. When writing new material, he likes to keep it within the band. He won't share new songs with friends or family before releasing them. This way, releasing an album feels like a grand unveiling.

Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told shares conversations with interesting and exciting frontmen. The main goal is to learn about what it's like to lead a band. Through those conversations, listeners discover news about new albums and recent tours.