This Was The Scene Podcast

Go follow my IG @thiswasthescene Gob is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 1993 in Langley, British Columbia, known for their high-energy sound and catchy melodies. They gained mainstream success in the early 2000s with hits like “I Hear You Calling” and “Give Up the Grudge,” blending skate-punk vibes with alternative rock appeal. Gob's relentless touring and fun-loving attitude earned them a loyal fanbase and a lasting spot in Canada's punk legacy. There's a part at the end where I'm trying to think of the band Sunny Day Real Estate did a split with and it's Circa Survive which I should have known since I love me some Circa.= Weezer's bass player's wife His first band By A Thread Bigwig Texas is the Reason Going from Goth to Punk The Singer playing in Sum 41 NHL 2002 Recording with Mark Trombino Playing the final SUM 41 shows Sunny Day Real Estate And a ton more Click here for my patreon Click here to donate

Click here for my patreonClick here to donate Useless ID is a punk rock band from Haifa, Israel, known for blending melodic hardcore with emotionally charged lyrics. Formed in 1994, they gained international attention after signing with Kung Fu Records and collaborating with bands like The Ataris and producing with Bill Stevenson of The Descendents. Over the years, Useless ID has built a loyal global fanbase through relentless touring and a discography that spans introspective punk anthems to politically driven tracks. I got Yotam on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Seeing Kid Dynamite in a New Brunswick Basement show Kris Roe Moving away from the Fat Wreck drum beat Being on Kung Fu Records Sugarcult Doing mushrooms at a festival Sharing a tour bus with The Used Bill Stevenson punching him in the stomach Did they like being on Fat even though the label sound changed A tip from Tony Sly that he still uses to this day Why they're not currently playing The Pixies story And a ton more Check out his label California Sounds.         

Click here to support the podcast American Steel is an influential punk rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 1995 by Rory Henderson and Ryan Massey. Known for blending melodic punk with elements of hardcore and folk influences, the group released notable albums like "Rogue's March" and "Jagged Thoughts" on Lookout! Records before moving to Fat Wreck Chords for later releases. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, during which members formed the band Communiqué, American Steel reunited in 2007 and continued to be recognized for their thoughtful lyrics and distinctive vocal harmonies. Their music is characterized by catchy hooks, energetic performances, and a sound that evolved from raw punk to more polished rock while maintaining their emotional intensity and political consciousness. Quitting drinking Tony Sly The band's mission statement Getting on Lookout! Rogue's March Getting kicked out Communique Getting on Fat Touring with the Lawrence Arms Toby from Red Scare Records Tips for giving merch sales to clubs when you're a band And a ton more Lastly if you're looking to advertise to a TON of New Jersey folk who love beer, tattoos, vinyl, and spending their hard earned cash then email me at thiswasthescene@gmail.com. I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up.

Support the podcast by buying me a beer at my favorite vinyl shop The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Orange County, California, known for their distinctive superhero personas and costumes. They blend elements of ska, punk, and new wave music with humorous lyrics and theatrical live performances featuring staged fights against costumed villains. Led by frontman MC Bat Commander (Christian Jacobs), the band gained wider recognition through their children's television series "The Aquabats! Super Show!" which aired from 2012 to 2014. Throughout their career spanning nearly three decades, The Aquabats have maintained a dedicated cult following while continuing to release albums and perform their energetic, family-friendly shows. I got Ricky on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Assorted Jelly Beans Getting heckled on stage Almost becoming the drummer for Blink What did he bring to the Aquabats creatively Touring with the Offspring Yo, Gabba Gabba Do they always call each other by their stage names Josh Freeze And a ton more Lastly if you're looking to advertise on the podcast I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up at thiswasthescene@gmail.com or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.

Click for sponsorship rates starting as low as $20 Support through paypal for $1/month Dana Bollen is a podcaster, tour manager, merch guy, cow beller, and a ton more. You may have seen him around the country when he was selling merch for Story so Far, Piebald, UnEarth,  This is a different format from a normal interview because it's mostly us talking about the scene, the behind the scenes of our podcasts, and basically just 2 dudes being dudes. if you want a real behind the scenes of our podcasts then this is for you. If not, you still may enjoy it. I got Dana on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Showing up to Piebalds 2016 reunion with a cowbell Currently being on the road with Poppy Getting a ton of his episodes taken down Both of us interviewing Max Bemis Our thoughts on Furnace Fest Jeremy from A Day To Remember giving the real story about suing Victory His undying love for Piebald Being a cowbell aficionado His brakes going out while driving on tour And a ton more Make sure you check out his new 6 part mini series podcast called Live Free or DIY that will be hitting the streaming services this April or May.  It's about the DIY punk/hardcore music scene. They have a panel that includes Norm from Texas is the Reason, Luke form Piebald, Chris from Bridge Nine Records, Ace from Early November, Joey from Koyo, Brandon from Vanna, and a ton more. Lastly if you're looking to advertise on the podcast I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up at thiswasthescene@gmail.com or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.    

AD: Zink Modern Tattooing in Butler, NJ, 503 Main St. M-F 11-7 Sat 11-5 (walkins are welcome) is a cutting-edge tattoo studio that blends professional artistry with a punk rock spirit, boasting over 91 years of combined artist experience. With a roster of talented artists who have worked with members of bands like My Chemical Romance, Penfold, The Escape Engine, Perfuma, We're All Broken, Lanemeyer, etc, the shop offers custom designs that transform your artistic vision into stunning body art. Located in a clean, modern environment, Zink provides more than just tattoos - it offers a unique experience complete with snacks (Azarja reeah wanted me to really put an emphasis that they love snacks) and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're seeking intricate custom designs or permanent cosmetics, Zink Modern Tattooing is ready to turn your tattoo dreams into reality.  Visit their website here Formed in 2002, The Junior Varsity began as a local band that released their first EP that same year and their debut full-length album The Great Compromise in 2004. The band gained recognition through energetic live performances, touring with notable acts like Fall Out Boy and Good Charlotte, and signing with Victory Records in 2004, which led to their album Wide Eyed and appearances on the Warped Tour in 2005 and 2006. Their third album Cinematographic was released in 2007, featuring a stop-motion music video for "The Sky!" created by the Robot Chicken animation team. In October 2007, the band announced an indefinite hiatus after their farewell show in Springfield, Illinois, with Wildrick later touring with The Dear Hunter and David Cook. I got Nick on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Social media being awful and awesome the band Park What fans thought about their range in song topics Other bands with the same name Getting on Victory Getting robbed on tour The Houston Calls fools Bayside's accident Touring with Panic at the Disco Rise Against The Robot Chicken Animators doing one of their music videos And a ton more Check out their latest song Guilt on the streaming apps and the re-release of Wide Eyed on Smartpunk Records on Vinyl this year. Lastly if you're looking to advertise on the podcast I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up at thiswasthescene@gmail.com or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.    

This is a REPOST of Episode 203 with Joe from Jejune. Below is a recap of what we chatted about:  Being roommates with the President of Geffin Records Dropping out of Berklee Rama from Big Wheel Staying in touch with Jim from Jimmy Eat World Will they ever have a reunion show The split with Jimmy Eat World His band I wish I The Actuality of Thought video comp Changing their sound on the second record almost being kidnapped by Germans And a ton more Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, noone understands what we do” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Assorted Jelly Beans was a high-energy ska-punk band from Riverside, California, known for their fast-paced, raw sound blending ska, punk, and hardcore influences. Formed in the mid-'90s, they gained recognition through their association with Kung Fu Records, co-founded by Joe Escalante of The Vandals, and their self-titled 1996 debut album became a cult favorite among ska-punk fans. Their music, characterized by infectious horn-free ska rhythms, political lyrics, and breakneck tempos, helped solidify their place in the underground punk scene. Starting the band in their senior year Meeting the Vandals with a broken jaw Messing with other bands on tour Touring with Guttermouth The video for No Time Being on Tony Hawk's Underground The Aquabats the reunion show in 2015 even though he hates the word “reunion” And a ton more Check out his new project Shock Brace. Bandcamp | Instagram Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need to visually explain what we do in 60-90 seconds” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Sparta is an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001 by former members of At the Drive-In, including Jim Ward. Known for their melodic yet aggressive sound, the band released influential albums like Wiretap Scars (2002) and Porcelain (2004), Threes (2006), Trust the River (2020), and their Self-Titled in 2020 blending intricate guitar work with emotionally charged lyrics. After multiple hiatuses and lineup changes, Sparta continues to create music, with Jim Ward remaining the core creative force.  I got Jim on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Recording in LA during the fires U2 changing his life Why they didn't work with Ross Robinson again Porcelain Playing on talk shows Big Day Out Festival While Oceana Sleeps Taking Back Control Napolean Solo And a ton more Check out his Girls Sumer Camp called You Rock where During two weeks in July, campers will learn to play an instrument, form a band, write an original song, and perform live on stage. Along with music instruction, campers will participate in community-building workshops, enjoy live musical performances, and more! Lastly I do whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Polar Bear Club was a post-hardcore/melodic punk band from upstate New York. They were active mostly from the mid-2000s to around 2015. Their sound was a mix of gruff, emotional vocals with melodic yet aggressive instrumentals. They released albums on Triple Crown Records, Bridge Nine Records and Rise Records. And toured with such bands as The Gaslight Anthem, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Every Time I Die, The Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, The Story So Far, Citizen, New Found Glory and Taking Back Sunday. I got Jimmy on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His band The Disaster 2 things that kickstarted them to tour Red Leader Records and Matt Rosenberg As 'Twere the Mirror Member changes Clash Battle Guilt Pride Bad tours His voice changing on the last record Audiotree How the band ended Will there be a reunion And a ton more Check out his new band Shy Tooth on Spotify and all the platforms Lastly I do whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

Codeseven was an influential post-hardcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They started in the mid-1990s and evolved their sound significantly over time. Early in their career, they leaned heavily into metalcore, but as they progressed, their style shifted towards a more melodic, atmospheric post-hardcore sound, blending elements of rock and ambient music. Their album The Rescue (2002) is a standout, showcasing this evolution with its lush, experimental soundscapes. Codeseven disbanded in 2005 but reunited briefly for some shows in the early 2010s. They're often fondly remembered for their genre-defying creativity and emotional depth. I got Jon on the Skype and this is what we chat about: What it was like to tour recently Starting off with 2 singers Howard Stern critiquing their Boys of Summer cover Dave leaving the band Not wanting to headline Changing their sound Getting compared to Cave-In Mewithoutyou All The Best Dreams The Circa Survive tour in 2010 What brought on the new album And a ton more ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.​ Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.

The Blood Brothers were an American post-hardcore band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1997. Known for their chaotic, high-energy sound and distinctive dual-vocal style, they blended elements of punk, screamo, and experimental rock. Their music often featured frenetic rhythms, abrasive guitars, and cryptic, provocative lyrics. The band released several albums during their career, including "Burn, Piano Island, Burn" (2003) and "Crimes" (2004), and “Young Machetes” (2006). They disbanded in 2007 but have reuinited in 2014 for a show and recently at the end of 2024 for a run of shows across the US. I got Jordan Blilie on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Best Friends Forever Fest The early 90s Seattle scene Deciding from the start to have 2 singers The Locust Working with Ross Robinson Adding more space to their songs on Crimes Mark being an amazing drummer The Henry Rollins Show And a ton more ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.​ Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.

Panic Division is an electronic rock band founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Colton Holliday in San Antonio, Texas. Known for blending electronic soundscapes with rock and pop influences, the band creates a polished, emotionally resonant sound. Their discography includes standout albums like Versus, Songs From the Glasshouse, and Touch, showcasing a mix of cinematic synths and introspective lyrics. Over the years, Panic Division has built a dedicated fan base with their innovative style and genre-defying approach to modern music. Big shot out to Sam Barker for the suggestion. While interviewing me for a project of his, he mentioned I should get Colton on. So I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Loving Metal The Snapcase drum sound Showcasing for labels Having anxiety disorder Militia Group not knowing how to place their music in the scene The Man Alive Story Touring with The Stereo Guy chugging a beer through his eyeball story Not being able to sell merch when large bands are playing Not going to bed until 8 in the morning And a ton more Check out his album Touch and be on the lookout for his new album this year. PROMO: Shades Apart is playing a show January 25th, and will be celebrating 25 years of Eyewitness. Come witness this rare full album performance at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. Click here for tickets. Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need that” then email me at mike@drive80.com

Further Seems Forever is a kick ass fucking band from Florida. They've put out 4 albums, The Moon is Down and Penny Black with Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional fame, How to start a fire with Jason Gleason, and Hide Nothing with Jon Bunch who was the singer of Sensefield. Thank you to Casey from Iodine Records for connecting me to Steve whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about Hide Nothing coming out on Iodine for it's 20 yr anniversary Furnace Fest's sound issues Shai Hulud Starting Further Seems Forever Playing the first Furnace Fest The album artwork for Moon is Down Jason entering the band The music video for Snowbirds and Townies The 2005 Skate and Surf debacle Being the Guiness book of World Record holder in the classic arcade game "Mario Bros." – scoring over 5 million points And a ton more Visit kleisath.com for a list of all of Steve's music endeavors. You can pre-order Hide Nothing on Iodine Recordings website. Check out his Fanduel roster construction show on youtube on the one week season channel Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com

Arcade Academy is my old band that I started after Lanemeyer. I decided to tell the story so I got one of my favorite dudes, Sean Bergin, on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Meeting Day At The Fair Joining Day At The Fair Getting kicked out of Day At The Fair Meeting each other at the Escape Engine house My first clothing line Destory Clothing line September Sky Dan Ryan Metal Matt Dressing up as Great White right after their club fire The infamous Sean Bergin Dance Video The inspiration for North Beverwyck And a ton more You can listen to the catalog here. Click here for the soundcloud songs Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com

Minus the Bear was an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound was described as "Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition.” They released six albums and four EPs. On July 17, 2018, the band announced their retirement and accompanying farewell tour. Their final live performance was December 16, 2018, at The Showbox in Seattle. I got Erin on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Kill Sadie Forming Minus the Bear Menos el Oso Planet of Ice Recording Omni Partying with Braid Animal Backwards the video for My Time Getting sober (a solid listen for anyone out there struggling with drinking) Getting kicked out of the band And a ton more Check out his new projects: Lil Lebowski, Ghost Work, and INDIE DRUMMER COLLECTIVE. Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

Victory Records was a hardcore label based out of Chicago. According to their website it says following Concord's 2019 acquisition of Victory, Craft Recordings is now proudly managing the legendary genre-defining catalog. As the catalog division of Concord, Craft is working closely with Victory's artist alumni on a variety of high-quality reissues and special content to honor the label's 30-year legacy and cultural impact that wouldn't be possible without the artists behind it. I did an interview with Monika Ebly Episode 206 who worked there and it went so well that I decided to interview another alumni employee to get his take on the behind the scenes.  She introduced me to Paul Friemel who I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Applying to work at Victory Meeting Double J The Spitalfield mess up Hawthorne Heights Santa Mosh VicTorV Pants Off Dance Off The Ramsey Manifesto Thursday And a ton more Check out his friend's company https://www.seibertron.com/ where Paul participates on their podcast. Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

Tokyo Rose is an indie rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity. Check out their show at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ w/ Day 19 & Mike Buscio on Friday, Nov. 29. Huge shot out to John Damiano for connecting me to Ryan who I got on the skype and this is what we chat about: Emonite Karaoke Day 19 Not being vocally trained All About Records Cartel Portrait Studios Their last record getting leaked with wrong song titles and band name on iTunes Kill Brand And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

Click here if you'd like to help out people affected by Helene. Limbeck is an American rock band that formed in Laguna Niguel, California, in 1999. Their sound was a mix of alternative country with pop punk origins. Their first album, This Chapter Is Called Titles, was released in 2000. Their sound had shifted by the release of Hi, Everything's Great in 2003 to showcase a more country-indebted sound. The group toured heavily, often supporting or touring alongside bands such as Motion City Soundtrack and the All-American Rejects. Their third album, Let Me Come Home saw release in 2005, and the band issued their final, self-titled release in 2007. Though the band largely ceased touring and recording by 2010, they have continued to reunite for several shows and mini-tours. Limbeck has come up a few times in interviews especially the one with Jon Cheese Episode 61 so I thought I'd ask them to come on the show, Robb and Patrick said yes, and this is what we chat about: Playing in a band together in high school Home Grown Getting on Doghouse Records The lawsuit against Apple Motion City Soundtrack All American Rejects Jon Cheese Jesse LeDoux The Break in story And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

Voodoo Glow Skulls are an American ska punk band formed in 1988 in Riverside, California, by brothers Frank, Eddie, and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill. They first played at backyard parties and later at Spanky's Café in their hometown of Riverside, where they played shows with the Angry Samoans, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Firehose, Murphy's Law, and The Dickies. They put out releases on Dr. Strange, Epitaph, Victory, Smelvis and again on Dr. Strange Records.  I got Eddie on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Cinema Beer Nuts Getting fan mail Dr. Strange Records Bill Strange's book the band Public Humiliation Mike Park Getting on Epitaph Having anxiety Victory Records Shitty music The Hickey Story And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

30footFALL is an American punk rock band that began in Houston, Texas. In 1995 they released their first studio album Divided We Stand on Fuzzgun Records. After hearing a demo, Bob Becker of Fearless Records signed them to a record deal and in 1997 produced their next album Acme-143. In 1999, the band released their most successful album, Ever Revolving, Never Evolving, on Nitro Records. The release was followed by numerous shows including a tour with The Vandals. I heard about these guys on the Fearless Flush Sampler when I got that at a local Jersey show when I was 18. That sampler introduced us to a ton of bands which we talk about in the interview. Their name has always stuck in my head so I wanted to get Butch on the Skype and thanks to Jason Mack I did and this is what we chat about: The Fearless Flush Sampler Wanting to change the name in the beginning Current house shows in Houston Jim Cherry advocating them to get on Fearless The Punk Bites Comp Playing Warped Tour Getting signed to Nitro Stopping Touring all together Their album Doppler Effect Their annual Christmas Show Their latest release the gross story And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com

Fata Booking is a North America-based, boutique booking agency and management firm. Founded in 1996 by Eva Alexiou-Reo, FATA has worked with and exponentially grown the careers of credible artists such as Jimmy Eat World, ​Hot Water Music, Flogging Molly, Elliott, ​Mae, ​Rusted Root, ​MC Lars,​ The Blood Brothers, Pretty Girls Make Graves​ and many more.​  Eva's name always came up back in the day and I wanted to get her perspective of what it was like to grow a booking agency. With the help of Kim Heiner, I got Eva on the skype and this is what we chat about: The Wilkes-Barre scene Starting Fata Booking Advice from Kevin Lyman Should she write a book How are bands making money? how has she gotten bands Pretty girls make graves Venues taking a cut of merch And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com    

This week's episode is a compilation of clips from 5 episodes that I enjoyed.  Below are the interviews I pulled clips from: Kill Your Idols w/ Andy West - Episode 140 Tripface w/ Scott Jarzombek - Episode 180  Brian McTernan - Episode 216 Shutdown w/ Mark Scondotto - Episode 179 Victory Records w/ Monika Ebly - Episode 206 Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Millencolin is a Swedish punk rock band that was formed in October 1992. The name Millencolin is derived from the skateboard trick "melancholy". You might have a few of their albums in your collection including Tiny Tunes (1994) Life on a Plate (1995) For Monkeys (1997) Pennybridge Pioneers (2000) Home from Home (2002) Kingwood (2005) Machine 15 (2008) True Brew (2015) SOS (2019). Thank you to Double J for the intro to Erik and Chris Mahon for reaching out to the band to make this happen. So I got Erik on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Touring with Blink back in 97 Calling Fat Mike to get signed Getting sued by Warner Bros The Hives Their studio getting flooded Killercrush Recording with Mr. Brett How No Cigar got on Tony hawk 2 The hot sauce on their website And a ton more Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Jordan Burns played drums in Strung Out until 2018. He was part of the OG group that formed Pulley and played with them til 2000. He's been featured in DRUM! and Modern Drummer magazine. He owns a long time running motocross company called Moto XXX and has been featured in Racer X, Dirt Rider, Motocross Action, Freerider, Cycle News, etc.  I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: MotoXXX Learning how to play the kick with his left foot The intensity of the LA scene What he thought of Strung Out when he first saw them play Propaghandi His relationship with Jim Cherry Twisted by Design The formation of Pulley What lead to him leaving Pulley Which band did he like being in more And a ton more Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Prawn was formed in 2007. In 2011, they self-released their first full-length album, You Can Just Leave It All. The band followed up this release with other releases including Ships, Kingfisher, Run and some Singles and Splits along the way. I got Kyle and Andrew on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Good bands from their hometown of Ridgewood, NJ Basement shows Moving Mountains Top Shelf Records Charlie Wagers Andrew leaving the band Yuengling First as Tragedy, Second as Farce Playing Audiotree And a ton more Check them out Sept 6 in Sommerville, MA, Sept 7 in Ridgewood, NJ, Sept 29 in Philly, and at some point the weekend of FEST. All the info is on their IG page prawnmusic Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Blackout! Records was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson and Jim Gibson. In 1989, the label released its album, a New York hardcore compilation album entitled Where the Wild Things Are.[1] The album included tracks from Sheer Terror, Killing Time, and others. After this first release, Gibson amicably parted company to start his own record label, Noiseville Records.  The label ended the 1990s with records from Killing Time, Kill Your Idols, and East Bay/ Berkeley bands Redemption 87 and Powerhouse. The early part of the 2000s brought some new blood, including Crime In Stereo, NJ's The Banner, The Procedure, and The Commercials. The last official Blackout! release was The Fire Still Burns in 2005. Although no longer releasing new music, the label still maintains a blog at its website which is infrequently updated and has the catalog available digitally on Amazon, iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, and other major digital outlets through The Orchard. I got Bill on the Skype and this is what we chat about Growing up with a genetic immune condition Designing the artwork for the Where The Wild Things Are Comp How he got albums in record stores Traveling on Lollapalooza The Goops H20 Plow United Kill Your Idols Business partner trying to steal his label Will he start putting out more records And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Co-Ed was a punk band from La Verne, CA. They put out 2 releases on Cool Guy Records which were Sometimes Always Maybe Never and a split with the band Pollen.  I got Waleed on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Their aol email account still being active Seeing someone who has a shirt of a band you like Opening for Less Than Jake Playing at Steve Aoki's apartment How he writes songs Working for Mean Street Magazine Hanging with At The Drive-In Playing a show with Fifteen The band Pollen Writing for AltPress magazine The Bollweevils story And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Check out IntheCloudsnj on Instagram. They make Hand-made Custom Records. No minimum to order .. yes that means you can make 1. Order direct on our website intheclouds.io Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Steve Evetts is an American record producer who has produced music for Alesana, Poison the Well, A Static Lullaby, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Symphony X, Saves the Day, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Hightower, Story of the Year, Every Time I Die, Earth Crisis, Still Remains, Our Last Night, and The Wonder Years. Steve Evetts has been an active producer since 1992, producing mostly metal albums, as well as indie, and emo bands. I got Steve on the Skype and this is what we chat about Saves The Day His 30 year career How many days it took to make Calculating Infinity Deadguy Who won't he work with Lifetime The Snapcase snare sound in Progression Through Unlearning Frank Iero Ross Robinson Vanilla Ice The Cure Kid Dynamite The story behind Let If Enfold You getting leaked Home Grown And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Donuts N' Glory were a band from SoCal. They opened for bigger acts, like No Use for A Name, Suicide Machines, Nonsense, Ten Foot Pole, The Queers, The Quincy Punks, etc. In 1996 they recorded “When Pregnasaurs Ruled The Earth” at Westbeach in Hollywood with Donell Cameron, the same studio where Fat Wreck Chords had used for recording many of its bands in their early years. After the release of their record, they toured the west coast once, and toured to the east coast and back twice. A second album was never recorded. This is an accidental 2 part interview. I talked to their drummer Gary in Episode 114 which you can find on youtube or thiswasthescene.com since podcast apps only keep your current 100 episodes. Hey said I should talk to Freddie so he connected us and this is what we chat about: Their upcoming reunion shows Were they rusty at the first practice Traveling the world solo Seeing Sublime before they became Sublime Putting out their 7in Keeping a journal Playing new old songs at the reunion shows Are they writing new songs And a ton more Go follow their IG www.instagram.com/donutsngloryofficial Their Saturday show on Aug 3rd is sold out but they have tickets left for their Friday Aug 2nd show. You can buy them by CLICKING HERE Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

As Friends Rust is an American melodic hardcore band based in Gainesville, Florida.[1] The original line-up, which included vocalist Damien Moyal, guitarist Henry Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez, and drummer Matthew Crum, formed in Davie, Florida in September 1996. After recording a demo tape but failing to secure a record deal, the band parted ways in February 1997. Check out their latest album Any Joy which was released last year and is available wherever you get your music.  I got Damien on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Starting Shai Hulud Why he was in so many bands The reason for multiple lineups in the beginning My band playing a show with them on tour Signing to Doghouse Records Not having a specific sound for the band Narrowly avoiding dying on multiple occasions The Polish Mafia gig Annoucing new songs in 2008 with no delivery Which does he like better, Fest or Furnace Fest And a ton more Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Coalesce is an American metalcore band formed in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1994. They are considered pioneers of mathcore and were known for its aggressive style of music and reckless live shows. The band broke up in 2010 and has performed two reunion shows since then. You can catch them Friday October 4th at Furnace Fest. I got Sean on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Getting attacked by dogs Earth Crisis' aggressiveness Finding his voice Sean messing with their album artwork Functioning on Impatience Crews threatening his life Recording of 0:12 Revolution in Just Listening How they broke up Reuniting without Jess on guitar Singing for Dillinger Escape Plan Shot out to Ziggy for this question Reuniting in 2005 Playing Furnace Fest this year And a ton more Go check out the re-releases of their vinyl at https://www.relapse.com/ Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Gallows are an English hardcore punk band from Watford, Hertfordshire. The band was formed in 2005 and their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records. The band were subsequently signed to Warner Bros. Records, and released their second album Grey Britain in 2009. In 2011 Frank Carter left the group and went on to do Pure Love from 2011-2014 and has been doing Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes from 2015 to present day. I reached out to Frank on Oct 2, 2022 and have been bombarding him with requests until he finally had the time to chat.  I got Frank on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His career as a tattoo artist Piecing the band together Not liking the bands he was on the road with during Warped Tour Recording Orchestra of Wolves Getting a show cancelled by Disney Playing Redding Festival Leaving the band Is there a possibilty for a reunion And a ton more Check out SMART Recovery which Frank mentions at the end.  Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

The Locust was an American hardcore punk band from San Diego, known for their mix of grindcore speed and aggression, and new wave experimentation complexity. Vocalist/bassist Justin Pearson said, "I wanted to change the way people perceive music, or maybe just destroy it in general." The Locust's music is complex, dynamic and fast-paced, often featuring abrupt and inconsistent time-signature changes. These erratic elements are, according to vocalist/guitarist Bobby Bray, "a reflection of perhaps how our brains have to function in order to be able to do anything in the Western societies we live in." I got Justin on the Skype and this is what we chat about: How the uniforms came about Getting kicked out of the house at 16 What it was like recording Touring with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Getting shit for signing to Epitaph The Extreme Elvis interview Being on the Jerry Springer Show Head Wound City And a ton more Check out his podcast Cult and Culture which is his podcast along with producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of guests from various subcultures. The podcast, recorded at PengOne Studios in San Diego, offers frank, informal, and well-informed conversations with guests ranging from Grammy-winning musicians, to actors like John Waters, and to Black Panther Party members. The aim is to blur traditional guest-host lines and foster casual openness. "Cult and Culture" is available wherever you podcast. Check out Justin's other projects including Deaf Club and the Mike Patton fronted Dead Cross. Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Ryan Cabrera is an American musician. He began his career as a lead singer for the Dallas band Rubix Groove before pursuing his solo career. Following the 2001 release of independent album Elm St., he released his first major-label album, Take It All Away, on August 17, 2004. Earlier in the year, Cabrera had become known for his up-tempo pop-rock single "On the Way Down". It was then followed by Cabrera's second single, "True"; and his third single "40 Kinds of Sadness". He's still performing to this day and you'll hear all about that in this interview.  I saw him on MTV a lot back in the day so I was super interested to know how the punk scene influenced him and what his lifestyle has been like since he broke out. I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about What bands got him into punk music Connecting with Joe Simpson How he would sell himself at meetings with record labels The Ashley Simpson show Butting heads with John Rzeznik during their recording session His TV show Score Getting Punk'd Perez Hilton giving him a lot of shit Changing his sound Being on TRL The Lindsey Lohan story And a ton more Check him out on the Pop2000 Tour and listen to his latest single PRESCRIPTION OF YOU on Manic Kat Records. Check out Chitty from Houston Calls new podcast with his wife called the education breakdown podcast where the 2 of them explore the myriad of educational methods through interviews with teachers, administrators and parents. The goal is to inform those out there of how methods show up in day to day so parents can work to find the best fit for their children. (Side note: they have an interview with Jon Tummillo from Folly since who's a high school teacher). Follow them on Instagram - Educationbreakdownpodcast Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Steel Train was an indie rock band from New Jersey. They met in the mid-1990s at The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, New Jersey. Before the band existed, Jack Antonoff and Daniel Silbert were part of the hardcore band Outline and Evan Winiker and Matt Goldman were in the punk band Random Task. After the dissolution of these bands, Steel Train formed in 2002. The band soon signed to Drive Thru Records. they disbanded in 2013 and you probably have heard about what Jack has been up to these days.  I got Evan on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Joining Range Media Growing up in the Jersey scene The Juliana Theory Story Starting Steel Train Being the black sheep of Drive Thru Records The Finch show Playing Coachella with FUN Brace Face Zine Their video at the Teaneck Legion Hall Is there a reunion on the Horizon And a ton more Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

The Bollweevils is a punk band from Chicago. They formed during the Naked Raygun era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened. The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records (Chicago). The group's current record label, Go Deaf Records LLC, is owned and operated by the band. The Bollweevils released a new album, "Essential," on Red Scare Industries in 2023. It was their first album release in 14 years. These guys have come up a lot in interviews so I thought it would be awesome to talk to Daryl, he agreed, and this is what we chat about: Playing with the Adolescents Making the newer version of Bottomless Pit Naked Raygun Getting on Dr Strange face to face Never playing the Metro again Getting kicked off Riot Fest The ABC7 appearance Why the latest record isn't on Dr. Strange And a ton more Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Neil Kevin Hennessy (born December 12, 1978) is a punk rock musician, music producer and engineer from Chicago, Illinois. Hennessy currently plays in The Lawrence Arms, Colossal, The Falcon, The Smoking Popes, Sparta and is currently filling in on bass for Rise Against on their Blink 182 tour down in Australia because Joe the bassist had to fly home for personal stuff. He has also been a member of Noise By Numbers, Baxter, The Killing Tree, Quattro and played multiple shows with Teenage Bottlerocket. Fun fact, he co-wrote the Rise Against song "Swing Life Away" with McIlrath, and also played percussion on the Less Than Jake album, GNV FLA.  I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: All the projects he's working on Joining Baxter The Chicago scene Killing Tree The Whipple House the Lawrence Arms starting Matt Allison Oh Calcutta The Falcon How the Lawrence Arms practices for shows now a days  The War On Christmas Writing a new album The infamous Hennessy Painting And a ton more Be on the lookout for the Lawrence Arms new album sometime in the next year or so based on what he told me. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

This week's episode is a compilation of clips from 5 episodes that I enjoyed.  Below are the interviews I pulled clips from: Saves The Day w/ Bryan Newman - Episode 183 Dynamite Boy w/ Sean Neil - Episode 200 Midtown w/ rob hitt - Episode 87 Eyeball Records w/ Alex Eyeball - Episode 189 Hankshaw w/ Harold Hasselback - Episode 169 Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Go-Kart Records was an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City that was most active from 1995 to 2005. It also had a European division in Mannheim, Germany. Some of the bands on the label you may have heard of were Weston, The Lunachicks, Wives, iFarm, Doc Hopper, Boris the Sprinkler, Plan A Project, Vision of Disorder, The Menzingers, and a ton more.  I've been hounding Greg to come on the podcast for the past year and he finally said yes which made me extremely happy because this is one of my favorite interviews.  Side note, The Victory comp I couldn't remember the name of was Incompatible  I got Greg on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Red Leader Matt Rosenberg Putting on Fugazi's first show in NY Having money stolen by his business partner Butt Steak What the logo design is based on Weston's effect on the label The Double Exposure Comp Their video comp CBGBs Meeting the Lunachicks The Village People story Signing the Menzingers Getting fucked over by Koch The Joey Ramone / Joan Jett / Debbie Harry story And a ton more Check out www.visionmerch.com This episode is sponsored by Jon McKesten Real Estate…. Also known as Jon Cheese. Jon is a punk real estate agent licensed in NY & NJ. He worked on the Vans Warped tour for 10 years and he's been selling  residential real estate for the last 12 years. There's got to be Someone listening to this who is thinking about moving or knows someone who is and wouldn't you rather deal with someone who can hang but also knows his shit instead of some dinosaur real estate agent that sucks? Give him a call or text  (203)824-4464. Or email him JonMcKesten@gmail.com. Also go follow his instagram. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Dr Strange Records is not a "company" or "corporation" making money off punk rock. Bill Strange has been into punk since 1980 and it is truly a way of life for him. Bill started Dr. Strange Records in 1988 in an effort for like-minded people to get rare punk records for FAIR prices. His "hobby" not only turned into the biggest mail-order for punk in all the world, but also a record label (in 1989) and a store in California (opened in 1997). Some releases from the label that you may remember are from such bands as Guttermouth, The Bollweevils, Rhythm Collision, face to face, Man Dingo, Schleprock, Brown Lobster Tank, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Gameface, Skankin Pickle and many more. I've been trying since Feb 2020 to make this happen and I am very happy that it finally came to fruition. I got Bill on the Skype and this is what we chat about: The 35 year reunion show How he started the mail order His thoughts on Guttermouth How he started the label His clientele at the record store face to face What happened to the Bullshoviks EP How the record store happened Skankin Pickle Voodoo Glow Skulls And a ton more Go follow their IG account and check out his Weds & Fri Instagram and Facebook LIVE at 4pm where he hosts a sort of QVC for records Link to their website - https://drstrange.com/ Check out my friend Jess Price's new instagram where she creates the letters of your kids names out of animals. These are SICK designs and I purchased one for my buddy's new baby girl. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Kyle Kinane is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Addison, Illinois. Since his debut he's done a shit ton with Comedy Central and released a bunch of specials. I reached out to Kyle because he grew up in the Chicago punk scene and I've heard his name mentioned a few times on other podcasts including Brendan Kelly's Road to the Skeleton Coast. It just so happened that I was following his Instagram account when I found all of this out and figured it would be awesome to get his perspective of the scene. I asked Kyle to be on the podcast, he said yes, and this is what we chat about: Chris Gethard Brendan Kelly Brian Peterson Nike Park Getting started in comedy Jawbreaker Tiltwheel Getting robbed at gun point And a ton more Check out his podcast No Accounting for Taste and his website www.kylekinane.com. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Before we begin, go buy Amy Fiddler Records new book “Negatives” which is A gorgeous hardcover time capsule of the emo music scene as it was from 1996 to 2006, featuring never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from key emo musicians, photographers, and icons. And go check out Episode 139 to hear my interview with her. Pulley is an American, California-based punk rock band, formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock. They came about from vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole. Their initial lineup included Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cherry also from Strung Out, guitarist Mike Harder, and former Face to Face bassist Matt Riddle. Pulley's debut album, Esteem Driven Engine, was released in 1996 by Epitaph Records. They followed up with 4 records in the next 8 years.  They've released a ton of records since then and are still playing shows.  I got Scott on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Ten Foot Pole Wendy Cherry Mystic Records Splitting with Ten Foot Pole Getting cancer Starting Pulley Jim Cherry And a ton more Today's episode is sponsored by NJ band THIEV. After playing in hardcore bands for more than a decade (hell mary, silence equals death, entropy, the banner and so on), THIEV was started to play the music that got them into playing music in the first place- fast, melodic punk like those old fat, nitro and epitaph comps.  Check out their double ep 12 inch “break/fade”  out on protagonist music and recorded at Nada.   Follow their ig @thiev_nj for the most current happenings. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Brian McTernan is an American musician and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He was the lead vocalist in the hardcore punk band Battery, the guitarist in Ashes, and is the singer in Be Well. Brian operates the recording studio Salad Days from his home in Beltsville, Maryland. His studio is named after the Minor Threat song of the same name. In 2003, he formed Salad Days Records, a record label affiliated with Atlantic Records, through which he signed and released music by Moments in Grace. I got Brian on the Skype and this is what we chat about: the song Hello Sun Battery Starting Salad Days Moving back to DC Almost burning out What was/is he like in the studio Recording with Hot Water Music What types of bands will he work with Converge Circa Survive The power going out at Fest The Turnstile story And a ton more Go follow Be Well and Salad Days' Instagram accounts. I have links in the show notes Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Harvesting the Crust was an inline skate movie from the mid 90s that was shot out in the Mid West. I used to watch the shit out of this movie with my buddies back in the day because we were all into inline skating. I even mention this in my Ten Foot Pole interview.  I reached out to Shane Nelson who helped make the movie and even stars in it, asked him to do the podcast, he said yes, and this is what we talk about: Ten Foot Pole How people found other skate videos Being a stunt double in Mighty Ducks Chris Edwards Having a seizure Helping to make Like a Lion - The True Story of Legendary Skier Tanner Hall Producing an Against Me! video Jon Cheese did they get licensing for the songs in Harvesting the Crust the skateboard dude from the video Dave Paine from Videogroove Brian Smith Scribe  sled dogs Producing a NOFX video And a ton more Check out his company Omni-Fusion.com. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Ten Foot Pole was founded in 1983 under the name Scared Straight. After going through several members and name changes, they began playing with some "Nardcore" bands from nearby Oxnard, California, which helped them gain recognition. They eventually changed their name to Ten Foot Pole. One of the reasons for the name change was to move away from the "straight-edge" reputation that followed the band with a name like Scared Straight. After the release of Rev and a split EP with Sweden's Satanic Surfers, Singer Scott was forced to leave the band due to his professional baseball commitments and Ten Foot Pole's desire to be a full-time touring band. From then on Dennis took over lead vocals for the band and has been the front man ever since. They've released 7 albums since Rev including their latest album Winning which came out in 2022. You can catch them out on the road becasue they're still touring. I reached out to the band, got Dennis on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Harvesting the Crust Brian Walsby The Tour with NOFX Mystic Records Coming up with the name Departing with Scott Radinsky Doing sound for Prince, Beck and others Victory Records The Rev cover How to release songs on Spotify  Playing for a wedding And a ton more Go follow them on Instagram and check out their website tenfootpole.com for merch and news. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Founded in 2004 by guitarists Lee Herrera and Jason Shaw, HRVRD progressively evolved into a quintet of brilliantly imaginative musicians, rounded out by drummer Tim, bassist Garrett and the hypnotic frontman, Jesse. Together the band released their debut EP Animals in 2008 followed by the critically acclaimed full-length album The Inevitable and I less than a year later through Enjoy The Ride Records. HRVRD also went on to release their self-produced album Interpretations in 2010, a five-track EP of reimagined versions of songs off of The Inevitable and I, followed by a year and a half of writing for their last album From the Bird's Cage.  I got Jason on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Seeing them at Mexicali in Jersey in 2012 Being lumped in with sounding like Circa Survive The Pirate Bay debacle Playing their first show sans a singer Utilizing Myspace to book tours  His thoughts on FashionCore Brian McTernan Breaking down some songs on Inevitable and I His thoughts on booking agents and managers The Tik Tok generation  Camping on tour And a ton more A quick shot out to my friend Azarja's tattoo shop Zink Modern Tattooing which opened it's doors on January 2, 2023. Their artists have a combined experience totaling over 60 years. After working decades in other tattoo shops in northern Jersey, they wanted to do things a little differently. So they opened Zink Modern Tattooing to bring a fresh perspective to an old tradition. No attitudes, egos or judgement- just great tattooing in a modern space where all are welcome. Go stop by and get some new ink in Butler, NJ on  503 Main St.  Click here to follow their instagram Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

Drop Zone were a pop punk band from NJ who never made it out of high school before they broke up. I got Chris on the Skype and this is what we chat about. Going to law school with Anthony from Armor for Sleep Calling Gabe Saporta  Meeting them for the first time  The Quinn EP Winning a talent show Gary Bender Boxing Possibly being on a Fat Wreck Comp What would be considered emo And a ton more CLICK HERE If you need a commercial real estate lawyer check out his firm Murphy Schiller & Wilkes. CLICK HERE for Ben Weinman from The Dillinger Escape Plan's online course “In The Business of Uncompromising Art” This week's episode is sponsored by Mint 400 Records. Albany NY based indie-rock band E.R.I.E. releases their sophomore album Suburban Mayhem on April 7th via Mint 400 Records. Citing diverse influences such as Blink 182, Tom Petty, and The Menzingers; E.R.I.E. has traded in the internalized existential struggle of debut Don't Wanna Live, Don't Wanna Die, to take on the myriad forces that permeate a modern existence. Single “Bad Man's World” presents a tongue-in-cheek evaluation of fitting into a stereotypical idea of “manhood,” without turning into chauvinistic asshole. In addition to their album release show in Albany on April 7th, E.R.I.E. has upcoming shows in Metro NY, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and more! For more information, visit their website, abandcallederie.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

WIZO played their first show way back in 1987 and released their first EP in 1990. They've went on to become Germany's second biggest all-time punk band (second only to arena rockers Die Toten Hosen) and have played everywhere from squats to stadiums. Although some of their lyrical content is lighthearted and even comical, WIZO is a band that has a very strong anti-racist/anti-fascist message. Their outspoken liberal politics have caused plenty of scandals and captured national headlines as well as coverage from European TV networks. So much controversy surrounds this band that they've been investigated several times and censored by the German authorities.  Unlike most punk bands, WIZO is very open to outside musical influences and embrace their eclectic sound. A fine example is their cover of Ace of Base's ‘All That She Wants', which became a chart-topping hit in numerous European countries. In the early 90's WIZO played a show with the illustrious NOFX and first caught the attention of Fat Mike. After the NOFX frontman witnessed the unpredictable and entertaining live show that WIZO put on, he knew the German trio could be adored and appreciated outside their homeland's borders. And boy was he right, WIZO have went on to become an international favorite and boast record sales of over 500,000! All independently and without the help of those slimy major labels. I was picking my brain of some obscure Fat bands to interview and Wizo popped into my head. So I message Axel, asked him to come on the show, he said “Sure, thanks for asking”. I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about. Wizo being his full-time gig How they got on Fat High Standard Tom from Goober Patrol  The Ace of Bass cover Propagandhi Playing in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Nerf Herder No Use For A Name Not using amps for their live show And a ton more This week's episode is sponsored by Mint 400 Records. Albany NY based indie-rock band E.R.I.E. releases their sophomore album Suburban Mayhem on April 7th via Mint 400 Records. Citing diverse influences such as Blink 182, Tom Petty, and The Menzingers; E.R.I.E. has traded in the internalized existential struggle of debut Don't Wanna Live, Don't Wanna Die, to take on the myriad forces that permeate a modern existence. Single “Bad Man's World” presents a tongue-in-cheek evaluation of fitting into a stereotypical idea of “manhood,” without turning into chauvinistic asshole. In addition to their album release show in Albany on April 7th, E.R.I.E. has upcoming shows in Metro NY, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and more! For more information, visit their website, abandcallederie.com Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

The Progress were an indie rock band from Cherry Hill, NJ and existed from 2001 to 2008. They were four grade school friends who learned how to play music (and their instruments) together. In their lifespan, they wrote two EP's and a LP. They spent the majority of their time as a band winning the hearts of girls in their 20's and getting booked on metal shows that didn't make any sense playing. Live and learn. Their singer Evan went on to start his own project Into It. Over It. while living in Chicago, IL. He also plays in Their / They're / There and Pet Symmetry. There's a funny story on how this interview happened but you'll have to listen to hear what that was. So I got Evan on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His Patreon for his record label Finding The NJPP archive Releasing Merit on vinyl Lobster Records Negative Progression Records Starting Into It. Over It. Solo  Currently working for reverb.com The pee story And a ton more Check out his label Storm Chaser's patreon by clicking here. This week's non paid shot out is for my buddy Chris Vaglio who is a member of the NJPP Facebook group and also played in Situation at 1200. Are you ready for a music showdown like no other? Look no further than Chris and Amanda's Song Swap Showdown - the ultimate music-talk podcast for music lovers!  Join Chris and Amanda every Monday at 8:15 AM EST for a fun-filled podcast where they swap three songs they think the other has never heard before.  From punk to pop, rock to country, and everything in between, they rate each song on a scale of 1-5 records and share their honest opinions, laughs, and stories along the way.  Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just looking for a new podcast to brighten up your week, Chris and Amanda's Song Swap Showdown is the perfect choice. Tune in on Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube, or follow them on your favorite podcast platform. Feel free to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

This week's episode is a repost of Episode 99 with Jamie and Rory from the Stereo. If you'd like to donate to help Rob Heiner out please click here. Here is what we chat about in the episode: Their performance wardrobe Working for Fueled By Ramen The Impossibles Animal Chin Coming up with the name Their dynamic as a band Rory's exit from the band And a ton more Feel free to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon