The Only Pod Ever: An Alexisonfire Podcast

With our final episode of the podcast, Harrison and Marty answer the question that started the podcast: Who is the MVP of Alexisonfire?

Harrison and Marty review one last song before the final episode. Saving the best for the end, they decided to cover Young Cardinals. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Harrison and Marty let The Only Pod Ever audience ask some questions of themselves, the weirdos who host an Alexisonfire podcast! https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ linktr.ee/theonlypodever

We bring back our pal Darren Magierowski to discuss Alexisonfire's Death Letter EP (re-released on vinyl Sept. 27, 2024), which he engineered and mixed back in 2012! Send us questions for next week's Listener Q&A: Email theonlypodever@gmail.com, DM us on Instagram, or leave a comment on this episode in Spotify! Darren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magiwally/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Two hours of BS 'til ya boys got a little choked up :'(. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

From the vault, Harrison and Marty dig up an old recorded episode that goes over the saddest moment in Alexis history, the breakup.

Harrison and Marty look back at the touring history of Alexisonfire and review some of the bands they've played with over the years. Since Hockey season is coming up, the guys decided to draft their starting 6 of bands that have shared the stage with The Only Band Ever.

Harrison and Marty are joined by the riff expert himself Justin Scott to discuss the best Alexisonfire riffs! Checkout Justin on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @justinscottriffs for all the best Post-Hardcore, Metalcore, and Emo covers.

Sorry for Marty audio quality but we gave you an all-time BS clip so y'all can shut up!!! https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Talkin' about Alexisonfire's Crisis (2006) on the 18th anniversary of it's release. This record ist just so sick xoxo. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Fuck this Dome up!! Harrison and Marty recap the Alexisonfire/Blink-182 show at the SkyDome in Toronto.

Some people love to play the victim. Harrison and Marty do a totally earnest review of Keep It On Wax from Alexisonfire's Crisis (2006). https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Harrison and Marty have built up enough courage (for Hugh MacLennan) and have picked their top 5 favourite Alexisonfire songs. Do any of these songs make your top 5?

We bring on Juno Award-winning Alexisonfire super engineer Darren Magierowski for a wide-ranging interview covering everything from seeing Alexis' second-ever show to remastering Alexisonfire (2002) and creating Otherness deep in the dregs of a snow storm. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

No Transitory is Alexisonfire's second single off their album "Watch Out!". Harrison and Marty are dumbfounded why this song isn't played more live. If anyone in the band is reading this, please play this song more.

We were born and raised!! Harrison and Marty highlight their adventures at the second edition of Born & Raised music festival. Hop in the Sloanmobile because the lads are going to take you for a ride.

In preparation for the 2024 edition of Born & Raised, Harrison and Marty do their best Pitchfork impersonation and review Alexisonfire's latest release Born & Raised (Live in St. Catherines, ON, 2022) . Niagara Region Rock Bullshit > Metalcore. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theonlypodever/message

Are you even listening (to The Only Pod Ever)? https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theonlypodever/message

In anticipation of Alexisonfire's upcoming live album + Born and Raised 2024, Harrison and Marty vibe out to some Alexis concert footage they found on the computer. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

We're back talking about the Alexisonfire's "Familiar Drugs Era," starting with the release of the single Familiar Drugs in 2019: Their first new music in nearly a decade. Yeah, we talk about Complicit and Season of the Flood too. Chill. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Harrison and Marty celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Alexisonfire's second studio album "Watch Out!". Does this album stand the test of time in their discography and in Post-Hardcore?

Thank you to all the Reddit users who commented on our post! Harrison and Marty tallied the votes and covered "Hey, It's Your Funeral Mama" not to be confused with "Hey Mama, It's Your Funeral". Go-karting and killer riffs are the ingredients to a nasty track.

Harrison and Marty talk about the lead single from Alexisonfire's Otherness "Sweet Dreams of Otherness". Why was this song the best choice to start the comeback? Plus, the lads discuss Led Zeppelin, Spin Doctors, and a lovely message they received from Matt Kelly!

Harrison and Marty open the AOF Toolbox and talk about the unofficial sixth member of the band, Matt Kelly. The man behind the keys, pedal steel, and everything in between. The guys talk about how his addition has impacted the band.

This episode is brought to you by O'Keeffe's Working Hands. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

It's freakin' Pink! With Dallas Green of Alexisonfire? Listen to this one-of-a-kind record with us. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Alexisonfire named their music festival after "Born and Raised," their 2009 single from Old Crows/Young Cardinals. We chat about both in our latest episode! Follow us on Instagram to see the weird stuff we saw as per usual. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Harrison and Marty keep the cover train going by listening to Alexisonfire's take on some famous bands and songs. Get ready to smoke some dope because today's Tom Sawyer, he gets high on you and the space he invades, he gets by on you.

Who doesn't enjoy a great rendition of an Alexisonfire song? Whether it was a full band cover or a stripped-down acoustic version, Marty and Harrison looked high and low across YouTube for some solid AOF covers.

Alexisonfire wrote a hit song. We did a podcast episode about it. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

Ah the bonus track! Was it supposed to be on the album? Why didn't it make the cut? Harrison and Marty discuss the bonus tracks and b-sides that Alexisonfire that have been released over the years. Plus, Marty also treats us with some Canadian Music trivia for his Juno Party!

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Alexisonfire's debut album (2002): Harrison and Marty have a deep and insightful conversation (for once) about one of emo's most seminal records, apparently? https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

Two Sweet Brothers enjoy some savoury Ratbeard spices! This week it's the third single off of Old Crows/Young Cardinals: The Northern! https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

We go through the art gallery in our minds and visit Alexisonfire's album artwork. Band that loves hands??? https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

Wrapping up with Part 2 of The Only Pod Ever: A City and Colour Podcast. Harrison and Marty recap and highlight the City and Colour show they attended in Oshawa earlier in the week. Before Marty takes off to curl, the lads will answer the remaining questions about City and Colour.

The Only Pod Ever: A City and Colour Podcast's soft launch. We rebranded with an episode talking about Dallas Green's project, their best songs, best albums, etc. See you in Oshawa for the big gig next week! https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

For Harrison's birthday he decided he wanted to one-up Marty and cover two tracks off of Crisis, We Are the Sound and We Are the End. Also, did you hear the big announcement?? Born and Raised 2024. Will "Watch Out!" be played in full? Will Harrison and Marty be there? Listen to find out.

We do an episode for the old punks. Sorry we recorded this before "Born & Raised 2: The Sloanissance" was announced – we've been too busy rewatching Open Mike with Mike Bullard reruns to care. We'll talk about it next week love youuuu. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

Harrison and Marty have returned from their winter break. Both feeling a little tired, but ready to kick off 2024. Did Marty lose his new Alexisonfire shirt in China? What is Popcore? Is the Podcast sponsored by Dine Alone now? All of these questions plus the questions on Reddit you didn't ask us to answer will be answered.

We chat about bands not named Alexisonfire for two hours!

What do Degrassi, club bangers, and breathing all have in common? The answer friends is To A Friend by Alexisonfire. Harrison and Marty discuss the popularity of the track and why it has so many streams.

Marty and Harrison explore Dine Alone Records and how it fits into the Alexisonfire lore. Hopefully this episode doesn't get the lads banned from their happy place the Dine Alone Record Store.

Old Crows / Young Cardinals is the fourth studio album by Alexisonfire and an album that is significant to both Marty and Harrison. The lads sit-down and discuss OC/YC the album's importance and where it ranks in the AOF discography.

So this is continuous happiness... Harrison and Marty chat about one of the most beloved tracks by Alexisonfire, Happiness by the Kilowatt. A song that is admired by the both the fans and the band. We also talk about Marty's surprise birthday that involves searchin' for his lost shaker of salt.

It's Marty Week so Creedo and Jasper are covering Sans Soleil, the third single from Otherness and the most emotional song of all time. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/

Discussing MuchMusic's place in Alexisonfire's history, watching some sick videos, and – wait – Harrison was on there? He's a star, man.

The Only Pod Ever goes over one of Alexisonfire's defining songs and arguably the best "whoa" song of all-time, Accidents. In the words of Alexisonfire (or Marty to his softball team) Let's redefine!

In an episode heard from miles around, The Only Pod Ever tackles the behemoth Alexisonfire EP Dogs Blood for a Spooky Season finale. But first, we need to stop by the librarry. https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/

We continue with Spooky Season as Harrison and Marty trip out to Wade MacNeil's heavy psychedelic side-project Dooms Children. Punks and Deadheads unite!

Spooky Season kicks off with one of Alexisonfire's many Halloween releases: The Switcheroo Series: A split with the one and only Moneen. Catch Moneen on a cross-Canada tour next month. https://www.instagram.com/theonlypodever/ https://www.theonlypodeveralexisonfire.ca/