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A weekly podcast about eyeliner and emo, moshpits and mohawks, and when pop punk was prime time. Hosts Aaron Haag and John Brian discuss pop punk, punk rock, emo and ska bands from the early 2000s through today.

Aaron Haag and John Brian


    • Dec 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33 EPISODES


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    E105 - Ego Death, Christmas Madness & Three Cupcakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 60:35


    Merry Christmas Pod'Punkers! This week join the Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) as they reminisce about all the wonderful moments in 2020, the best year ever! Just kidding, we do make fun of the pickup artist, talk Onlyfans, porn & hanging out in gay bars, though! We also cover the Christmas madness and show a little gratitude by reflecting on our inner growth and ego death over the years. There's also a brand new game show that you, the viewer... we mean listener, can play along at home! Buckle up; it's straight B.U.D.T.A.L.K. this week... oh yeah! All this & more on The Pod Punk Show! Happy New Year! We can't wait for 2021. Episode mentions: Tempo Application podpunkshow@gmail.com @podpunkshow All Episodes Painstakenly Edited by Aaron Haag

    E025: Top 10 X-Mas Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 72:24


    Ho' Ho' Ho' Pod Punkers! With 12 days left till Christmas, the Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) gift each other their ten favorite original punk-based X-Mas Songs. This week's show also covers the profitable "Christmas Song" industry and shares funny personal stories -- all while weaving a top-ten list!? ...it's a Christmas miracle! Also, which member of this show has COVID? 50/50 shot! And finally, a gift from our show to you - an incredibly cultivated Holiday playlist by Aaron. All this and more on this week's episode of The Pod Punk Show. Happy Holidays yah filthy Punks! "A PodPunk Christmas" - Cultivated Holiday Playlist All episodes edited by Aaron Haag. @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E024 - Rancid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 57:34


    Hi Pod'Punkers! This week the Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) dive into AH's all-time favorite band: RANCID. Specifically, their 1995 indie success "...And Out Come the Wolves". They man-crush on Matt Freeman and Lars and explore the band's history with all the dirt, crust, and scabs galore. The show catches up on their Thanksgiving and explores a darker side of YouTube. All this and more on The Pod Punk Show! @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com *All episodes edited by Aaron Haag. Music Credits Rancid She's Automatic (5:27), Lock Step & Gone (30:38) and Listed MIA (38:17)from …And Out Come the Wolves If The Kids are United [Sham 69 Cover](6:29)from Give ‘em The Boot Volume II  Black Derby Jacket (42:05) and Dead Bodies (43:20)off of Rancid 2000 [Self Titled] Life Won't Wait (43:45)from Life Won't Wait Additional Music by:Merv Griffin - Think! [Jeopardy Music] (50:15) Gold Finger - Here in Your Bedroom (53:24) P!nk - Trouble (55:32) Stuck With Arthur - Hold on to Your Tongue (Our Intro song) Muggsy & Bogues - Stay Punk (Our Outro song)

    E104 - Canada's House Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 55:09


    Hi Pod'Punkers! This week the Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) have a lot of fun! They talk about the new Goldfinger album announcement, how kids are psychopaths, the new I am the Avalanche EP, how Spotify changes music composition, & a mini dive into "The Tragically Hip" - a.k.a. Canada's House Band. Does Aaron also reveal he writes classical music in his downtime? Next week we address that Rancid smell in the studio that's been bringing out the wolves. All this & more on The Pod Punk Show! @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E103: Middle America's Fedora Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 75:09


    This week, The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) share New York City quarantine stories. They talk the Foo Fighters, Taco Bell, iPhones, and their old local scenes. They also give the most embarrassing outfits they've ever worn, and what were they thinking!? And we give a quick review of the new live Underoath album. All this and more on The Pod Punk Show! @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E023 - Top 10 Unplugged Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 83:38


    [CW: Suicide] Hi Pod'Punkers!This week The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) share their top UNPLUGGED songs! It's a "Wentzonian" episode of epic proportions! Or, is it an epic episode of "Wentzonian" proportions?! ...Even we don't know. Also! We get a special guest appearance from LiveJournal Clippy, who's always there to help out & motivate. All this, and more... tune in to find out! Featuring: Hamilton, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Bayside, Bad Religion, Paramore, Thrice, Dashboard Confessional, The Early November, Simple Plan, Days-N-Days, NOFX, Foo-Fighters & more. YouTube Haley w/ Paramore:https://youtu.be/OQobVuUxOuQ podpunkshow@gmail.com@podpunkshow

    E022 - Jimmy Eat World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 70:03


    This week, The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) talk JIMMY EAT WORLD. We cover their history, the albums Clarity (1999), and Bleed American (2001). We discuss how influential this band is, isn't, and what all the fuss is about. This is a fun one! You may have heard of the phenomenon of being "Color Blind," this week we learn Aaron is "Emo Blind" and John Brian can't get enough of it... all of this and more on The Pod Punk Show! @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E021 - Matt Reed w/ Northbound Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 61:10


    Hi, Pod Punkers! This week, The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) are excited about our first guest to the show. We want to introduce you to Matt Reed, from the Minnesota band, Northbound Giants! We talk about the local Minnesota scene, bands we all grew up on and idolized, and how he's navigating the changing times with new technologies and an emerging Twitch community.   Check out Matt's Stream: http://Twitch.tv/northboundmatt Check out Northbound Giants: https://northboundgiants.bandcamp.com https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/northboundgiants/the-road-less-traveled   Contact us: podpunkshow@gmail.com @podpunkshow

    E102 - High School Never Ends For Grandpa's Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 62:20


    Hi Pod Punkers! We've got a great episode this week. The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) talk about all the goods, including JB's trip to SNL and what word "skeeves" Aaron! What weird word bothers Aaron? Our first Ad & Jingle?! The Wonder Years: A New Song JB's visit to Saturday Night Live Weird High School Stories Hawthorne Heights: wtf? Senses Fail's Double Dip EP ... and much more!! podpunkshow@gmail.com @podpunkshow  

    E020 - Ska Covers!! & an Award?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 68:18


    Calling all Rude Boy's!! Calling all Sk8er Boi's!! We are amid a crisp SKA'TOBER, and The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) at The Pod Punk Show have a treat this episode... Behold! Join us on an adventure as we celebrate The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' own life and achievement: Ben Carr. Easily one of the most influential skankers' to ever hit the scene! And, let's be honest, because we are in the festive mood... we've decided to create a list of the most interesting Ska Cover Songs of all time! Check it out. Pick it up! Pick it up!! Let's do this, Pop Punkers!! @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E019 - Save Ferris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 74:15


    Another episode?! You know it! And we are excited at The Pod Punk Show because it's… SKA'tober!! (Aaron's idea but © John Brian, 2017). It's time to welcome in the crisp Fall weather, hang up your girl pants and then cheer up “emo kid” (pick it up! pick it up!). This episode Aaron & John Brian explore the So-Cal Ska scene with SAVE FERRIS and their album, “THIS MEANS EVERYTHING” as fodder to pay tribute to simpler time when Ska was on the radio and "skank" was considered a good word! So close your eyes and allow the trombones, trumpets, and rude boys to skank into your inner sanctum. Also, the boys talk shop as always discussing what's new, fun and interesting in the world of Punk, Emo, Ska and Hardcore… all this and more, on this week's episode of The Pod Punk Show! 
Associated Acts: Reel Big Fish, Less than Jake, Goldfinger, Aquabats, No Doubt, Sublime, Buck-O-Nine, The Planet Smashers, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Our Twitter: @podpunkshow Our email: podpunkshow@gmail.com

    E101 - Lost Episode? Top Pop Punk Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 103:57


    This week The Boys (Aaron Haag & John Brian) share some rad videos they found online. Discuss the weight of a particular breakout Jimmy Eat World album. Share memories from playing local shows and revisit lost episode notes! Stay tuned; it's going to be a great month! Next week we deep dive Save Ferris “It Means Everything” for SKATOBER!! Twitter: @podpunkshow podpunkshow@gmail.com - The Ph.Ds of Punk Rock - Rob Cavallo, Iris & Green Day - NOFX: Live @ Fat Mike's Pandemic Party! - BYO Records & Split EPs - Jimmy Eat World: Bleed American - RJA & the Southern Christian Circuit - SKATOBER! is coming… - Lost Episode Notes!? - Top Pop Punk Songs: Lost Episode The BIGGEST #1 Song I EVER played on "IRIS" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYyJ6_zw-so NOFX Live AT Fat Mike's 9.19.2020 Weekend at Fatty's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98MtFw90t_A

    E100 - Return of the Pod Punk Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 96:02


    “Return of the Pod Punk Show” Twitter: @podpunkshow www.podpunkshow.com The Boys Talk: - Catching Up w/ Old Friends - The State of NYC - Missing Shows & Knowing You Can Miss Out - Aaron's New P-Bass - Tom DeLonge & Aliens Do Exist - The Offspring: A Lawsuit - What Are The Punk Necessities? - Days N' Daze: New Album EPISODE FEATURES: NOFX, Kendrick Lamar, John Williams, Epiphone Les Paul, Starbucks, MxPx, Gibson Thunderbird, Fender P-Bass, iRig 2, Les Paul Double Cut, Amplitube, Tom DeLonge Strat, moshing, blink-182, W.A.P., The Offspring, Days n' Daze, Operation Ivy, Brand New, Grateful Dead, Phish, Hate5Six, Bane, Saves the Day, Bayside, Pottymouth, Courtney Love, A.F.I., Buck Cherry, Smashmouth, Drake & Larry Graham.

    E018 - The Death of Warped Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 69:33


    “Death of the Warped Tour” Twitter: @podpunkshow www.podpunkshow.com The Boys Talk: - Jackass & Tony Hawk Pro Skater - Warped Tour: Day in the Life - Medieval Times vs Emo Teens - Warped Tour: A Verbal History - Warped Hall of Fame / Shame - OUR NEW FAVORITE BAND!!! - Show's Theory on Warped's Future - Final Respects to Warped & Kevin

    E017 - Reel Big Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 79:38


    This is a special month for us at The Pod Punk Show because it's… SKA'tober!! (Aaron's idea but © John Brian, 2017). It's time to welcome in the crisp Fall weather, hang up your girl pants and then cheer up emo kid (pick it up! pick it up!). This episode Aaron & John Brian use Reel Big Fish and their album, “Turn the Radio Off” as fodder to pay tribute hands down one of the best sub-genre's in all of music... Ska. So close your eyes and allow the trombones, trumpets and rude boys to skank into your inner sanctum. Also, the boys break a potentially mind-bending theory involving Love and death. If this turns out to be true... it changes everything. You need to hear it. And of course, our pulitzer prize winner and resident French Bulldog, Bronx gives a shocking exposè on the differences between ducks, geese and why it matters. All this and more, on this week's episode of The Pod Punk Show! --- Follow the show! --- Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our SiteAaron on Twitter - John on TwitterPodPunkShow@Gmail.com Aaron and John Brian write, produce and perform The Pod Punk Show. Aaron edits. John does the graphic designs. They are both comedians and writers based out of New York City. They live uptown by Lin-Manuel Miranda, are dear friends (not with LMM), and usually makeup after fights. Any disrespect is satire and coming from pure admiration of childhood idols. --- ---- ---- --- REEL BIG FISH
Huntington Beach, California
www.reel-big-fish.com Members: Aaron Barrett, Grant Barry, Andrew Gonzales, Scott Klopfenstein, Dan Regan, Tavis Werts, Matt Wong Turn the Radio Off, 1996 
Mojo RecordsProduced by: Reel Big Fish, Jay Rifkin, John Avila
Certified Gold by RIAA Genre: Ska, Punk, Third Wave Ska 
Associated Acts: Save Ferris, Less than Jake, Goldfinger, Aquabats, No Doubt, Sublime, The Offspring, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

    E016 - Brand New

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 108:21


    Check out our website to see this episode's notes w/ added features! www.podpunkshow.com This week Aaron and John focus on Long Island's, Brand New, and their unexpected 5th full-length, "Science Fiction". They go over why this band is not just another staple of the 2000's pop punk/emo music scene. The well-received, Science Fiction (2017), securing a number one spot on the "Billboard's Top 200 Chart" and the overall feel and direction of, what could be, the band's final release. Also, the boys trade stories over the candy warheads, talk Bruno Mars, Kevin Smith, and try to understand the enigma that is... Nick Cage. Finally - Bronx, the show's resident French Bulldog, surprises everyone with a well thought out segment on what neighborhoods really mean when they post a "Curb Your Dog" sign. All of that and more on this week's episode of The Pod Punk Show! Brand New Levittown, NY www.fightoffyourdemons.com Jesse Lacey, Vincent Accardi, Brian Lane, Garrett Tierney Science Fiction, 2017 Procrastinate! Traitor Traitors Produced by: Mike Sapone Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Emo, Post Hardcore, Experimental Rock  Associated Acts: The Rookie Lot, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, The Movielife, Kevin Devine, Midtown, Say Anything, Saves the Day, Park, Manchester Orchestra, Colour Revolt -------- Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter PodPunkShow@Gmail.com Aaron and John Brian write, produce and perform The Pod Punk Show. Aaron edits. John does the graphic designs. They are both comedians and writers based out of New York City. They live uptown by Lin-Manuel Miranda, are dear friends (not with LMM), and usually makeup after fights. Any disrespect is satire and coming from pure admiration of childhood idols. Thanks!

    E015 - Underoath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 89:03


    This week Aaron & John use Underøath and their mega-breakout hit album, "They're Only Chasing Safety" as fodder for their soapboxes. We cover the Christian Hardcore scene, the explosion of their album, & how successful this band was with their amazing chart-topping feat with the legendary billboard top 100 chart. They also answer the age-old question, "How many charismatic believers does it take to front a metal-core band?". And finally, our show's producer Bronx weighs in with his thoughts on the latest trends in Poodle cosmopolitan living and the large coastal elitist cities they reside in. All of this on this week's episode of The Pod Punk Show!  Underoath Tampa, Floridawww.underoath777.com Aaron Gillespie, Spencer Chamberlain, Christopher Dudely, Timothy McTague, Grant Brandell, & James Smith. They're Only Chasing Safety, 2004Solid State Records Produced by: James Paul Wisner Genre: Christian Metal, Christian Hardcore, Metalcore, Post Hardcore, Screamo, Emo. Associated Acts: The Almost, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Sullivan, Sleepwave, Sleeping by the Riverside, Riot Head, This Runs Through MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Underøath I'm Content with Losing, It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door and A Boy Blushed Red in a World of Black and White  Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Season 7 of Project Runway John's Rec of the Week: Knocking over strangers   Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com Aaron and John Brian write, produce and perform The Pod Punk Show. Aaron edits. John does the graphic designs. They are both comedians and writers based out of New York City. They live uptown by Lin-Manuel Miranda, are dear friends (not with LMM), and usually makeup after fights. Any disrespect is satire and coming from pure admiration of childhood idols. All © to Underoath and their respective parties.

    E014 - Simple Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 55:31


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian relive their middle school angst and some cringeworthy memories as they talk about the French Canadian pop punks Simple Plan. Also, Aaron can't not defend Taylor Swift whenever she comes up.  MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Simple Plan God Must Hate Me, I'd Do Anything, Perfect, One Wish and Worst Day Ever from No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls (2002)     Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Our Lord and Savior, Taylor Swift John's Rec of the Week: Kanye     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E013 - NoFx

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 77:24


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian go back to the unquestionably cornerstone album Punk In Drublic by NoFx. We talk about how parody is a sign of mastery and the meaning of life. Also, John doesn't like guitar teachers and Aaron kicked a cab.  MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by NoFx Linoleum, Lori Myers, The Cause, Dying Degree, Happy Guy, Leave It Alone and Scavenger Type from Punk In Drublic (1994) Please Play This Song on the Radio  from White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean (1992) Additional Songs Green Day - When I Come Around Green Day - Having a Blast The Offspring - Smash Bad Religion - Hooray For Me Rancid - Saint Mary   Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: The Subhumans John's Rec of the Week: Anti Flag     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E012 - Bayside

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 64:01


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian dig into the story and incredible brilliance that is Bayside's 2007 album The Walking Wounded. We touch on the tragic events that lead up this album as well as out deepest analysis of a song yet. John let's his overtly New Yorker side shine through and Aaron considers getting a tattoo. Additional Resources Picture of the George Washington  Bayside talks about Walking Wounded, 10 years later I and I Acoustic   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Bayside Carry On, (Pop)Ular SciencE, Walking Wounded, They're Not Horses They're Unicorns and the acoustic version of I and I from Walking Wounded (2007)   Additional Songs   LFO - Girls of Summer American Authors - Best Day of My Life Beethoven's Diabelli Variations Op.120 No.1  REM - Stand    Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Tiny Stills John's Rec of the Week: Four Year Strong     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E011 - A Short Episode on Short Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 33:45


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian talk about the compilation album "Short Music for Short People" that was released by Fat Wreck Chords in 1999. The premise of the album is simple, 101 songs, under thirty seconds each, all on one CD. We also talk about Ernest Hemingway, Hole, and which band Aaron can't stand.  Additional Resources Wikipedia article for this album  Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E010 - Set Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 78:30


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian go over their deep and mutually agreed love affair with Set Your Goal's 2006 album Mutiny! A band and album that on paper should be absolutely abhorrent but in reality reminds of us what pop punk, hardcore and music can be. Also, John recounts the real life viral way the album spread and Professor Aaron gives a crash course on the traditional punk drum beat and it's origins.  Additional Resources Wikipedia's article on the D-beat   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Set Your Goals Flight of the Navigator,  Work In Progress, Mutiny and This Song Is Definitely Not About a Girl from Mutiny (2006)   Additional Songs   Love Song by Sara Barielles The Judges Daughter by Green Day Toast and Bananas by Blink 182 Vanilla Sex by NoFx    Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Sound System by Operation Ivy  John's Rec of the Week: I am the Avalance     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E009 - Crowning of the King of Covers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 68:40


    The Pod Punk Show and it's host's proudly invite you to their kingdom to bear witness to the birth of a king.   From the beginning of time, Punk has always had it's root in the land of 4 chords and melody. The Prince of Pop Punk challenged the throne. The Earl of Emo fought off the Screamo rebellion of 2006. But in 2017 we see the rise of a new king.   Or, this week Aaron asked John to write the show synopsis... and this is what happened.   Join the boys as they challenge each other to a simple game of guessing which cover song is currently playing. MUSIC CREDITS:  Round One New Found Glory - "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion) Social Distortion - "Ring of Fire"  (Johnny Cash)   Round Two Static Lullaby - "Toxic" (Brittany Spears) Suburban Legends - "The Theme from Duck Tales"   Round Three Fall Out Boy - "Beat It" (Michael Jackson) The Dollyrots - "Brand New Key" (Melanie)   Round Four Cartel - "Wonderwall"  (Oasis) The Ataris - "The Boys of Summer" (Don Henley)   Round Five (Double or Nothing) Set Your Goals - "Put Your Hood Up" (Lil' John) The Vandals - "So Long, Fairwell" (The Sound of Music)   Additional Songs The Clash - “London Calling” Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - “Elenor”  (The Turtles) Sham 69 - “If the Kids Are United” Rancid - “If the Kids Are United” Johnny Cash - “Hurt”  (Nine Inch Nails) Alient Ant Farm -  “Smooth Criminal”  (Michael Jackson) Melanie - “Brand New Key   ollow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com    

    E008 - The Starting Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 79:19


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian dig into the Drive-Thru era to find the lines between emo and pop punk. We find out just how pivotal The Starting Line were to John and his early romantic life.  We also lay out who would be the father, son and holy ghost of Floridian music groups, why Aaron doesn't understand break up songs and why John took off his pants (his jacket does remain intact).   Links Referred To In This Episode John's Fender Strat   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by The Starting Line Decisions Decisions, Leaving, Hello Houston, Notsouh Olleh, and The Best of Me from Say It Like You Mean It (2002)   Additional Songs Hotdog by Limp Bizkit off of Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)        Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: The Armstrong's benefit for 924 Gilman John's Rec of the Week: Drive-Thru Records     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E007 - The Offspring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 80:01


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian travel back to 1994 and discuss just how pivotal The Offspring's album Smash was to Punk Rock, Grunge and Pop Punk. We lay out how the success of this album touched every band from Blink 182 to Rancid, from Bad Religion to Fall Out Boy. From their uncanny rise and bitter divorce from Epitaph Records, their story is anything but dull.   Links Referred To In This Episode Great Rolling Stone Article  An interview with Mr. Brett Dexter/Offspring Letter to Fans about leaving Epitaph MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by The Offspring Come Out and Play, Smash, Nitro, Something to Believe In and Self Esteem from Smash (1994)   Additional Songs Miserlou by Dick Dale off of King of Surf Guitar (1963) Hava Nagila (Traditional)      Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Cheese, mostly Pepper Jack  John's Rec of the Week: The Wonder Years     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E006 - Say Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 80:33


     This week Aaron Haag and John Brian talk about Say Anything, rawness vs polish and the balance between humility and talent. We also touch on the record label scene in the early 2000s. And your American Ninja Warrior update.   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Say Anything Slowly Through a Vector, Belt, Woe, Every Man Has a Molly, Admit It!, and Alive with the Glory of Love from ...Is A Real Boy (2002)   Additional Songs Flowers are Pretty by The Vandals off of Look What I Almost Stepped In (2002)      Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Glow on Netflix   John's Rec of the Week: The Postal Service     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E005 - Billy Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 84:19


     This week Aaron Haag and John Brian talk about Canadian export and international delight Billy Talent. For a second time John becomes the haircut police, Aaron compare's Billy Talent to Led Zeppelin (repeatedly) and we chat about screaming in music. Links Referred To In This Episode John Bonham from Led Zeppelin Kick Drum Technique Ian D'Sa Hair Technique Billy Talent Concert with Amazing Build-Up  Alexisonfire - 44 Caliber Loveletter MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Billy Talent Prisoners of Today, Line & Sinker, This Is How It Goes, Nothing to Lose, Cut The Curtains, and Living In Shadows from Billy Talent I (2003)   Additional Songs Devil in Jersey City by Coheed and Cambria off of The Second Stage Turbine Blade (2002)      Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: The Nostalgic Front Podcast   John's Rec of the Week: Not Nickleback     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E004 - Good Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 83:24


     This week Aaron Haag and John Brian discuss authenticity, credibility and an uncomfortable amount of talk about Benji Madden's haircuts. We also cover Aaron's reason for disliking Star Wars and John's love of simplicity in music. MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Good Charlotte  The Festival Song, Motivation Proclamation, and Little Things off of Good Charlotte (2000) Riot Girl, Story of My Old Man, The Anthem, Lifestyle of The Rich and Famous and Girls & Boys off of The Young and The Hopeless (2002)     Additional Songs Come on Eileen by Save Ferris off of It Means Everything (1997) Lust for Life by Iggy Pop off of Lust For Life (1977)    Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Courage My Love's first Album "For Now"   John's Rec of the Week: Oasis's MTV Unplugged episode     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E003 - Thrice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 70:56


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian argue about coffee, the difference between Thrash and Hardcore, and how imitation can ruin the original.    Referenced Links Civet Cat (be warned)   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Thrice "Deadbolt" from Illusion of Safety (2002)   "All That's Left",  "Stare at the Sun",  "Artist in The Ambulance" and "Don't Ask and We Won't Tell" from Artist In The Ambulance (2003)   Black Honey", "Blood on the Sand" and "Hurricane" from To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere (2016)   By Others Blink 182 - "M&Ms" off of Chesire Cat (1995) Senseless Beauty - "Reverse the Curse" off of Surviving (2010) Nirvana - "Come as you Are" off of Nevermind (1991)     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E002 - The Bouncing Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 57:46


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian tackle New Jersey legends The Bouncing Souls. Aaron thinks John is out of touch, John thinks Aaron has a secret double life and we have a cameo from our four legged third cohost. Referenced Links The Bouncing Souls Interview What John Thinks Aaron would be like as a Ninja Jessie Graff's on American Ninja Warrior Playlists Our Bouncing Souls Playlist on Spotify Show Almanac Playlist on Spotify   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by The Bouncing Souls  "I Like Your Mom" from The Good, The Bad and The Argyle (1994) "The BMX Song" from Maniacal Laughter (1996) "You're So Rad" and "Bullying The Jukebox" from Hopeless Romantic (1999) "Never Say Die/When You're Young" from Ghost on the Boardwalk (2010)   Special Bonus: "Make It Out Alive" by The Ones You Forgot You can follow them on Twitter and listen on Spotify!   Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Jessie Graff   John's Rec of the Week: Set Your Goals - Mutiny     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E001 - Yellowcard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 53:27


    This week Aaron Haag and John Brian tackle Florida export and early success story Yellowcard. Aaron complains about Iowa and John lets us all down by not having seen Burn Notice. Referenced Links The Last time Yellowcard played Ocean Ave Yellowcard's goodbye song music video Playlists Our Yellowcard Selections on Spotify Show Almanac Playlist on Spotify   MUSIC CREDITS:  Songs by Yellowcard  Everywhere from Pop Goes Punk Vol. 1 (2002)    Underdog from The Underdog EP (2002)   Way Away, Breathing, and Ocean Avenue  from Ocean Avenue (2003)   Lights and Sounds from Lights and Sounds (2006)     Additional Songs by:  Little Lion Man by Tonight Alive from Pop Goes Punk Vol 4 (2011)      Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner by Fall Out Boy from My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side of My Tongue EP (2004)     Our Recommendations: Aaron's Rec of the Week: Bad Cop/Bad Cop   John's Rec of the Week: Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere [2016]     Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

    E000 Side B - Liddell and the Adventure of Aaron Haag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 67:11


    As a bonus for some background, John interviews co-host Aaron. We learn about growing up in a small, rural town. The ups and downs of local band politics, staying true to his punk roots and finally finding his voice in stand up.    

    E000 Side A - My Getaway and the Journey of John Brian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 65:17


    As a bonus for some background, Aaron interviews co-host John Brian about his past band My Getaway. Their trials and tribulations, regional success, tours, flaws and everything it's taught him.   Follow the show! Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Our Site Aaron on Twitter - John on Twitter Email: PodPunkShow@Gmail.com  

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