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Ep. 252: Assorted Jelly Beans w/ Wylie Johnson
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 [email protected] Feel free to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon
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Ep. 251: Sparta w/ Jim Ward
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 [email protected] Feel free to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon
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Ep. 250: Polar Bear Club w/ Jimmy Stadt
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 [email protected].
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Ep. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle
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 [email protected]. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.
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Ep. 248: The Blood Brothers w/ Jordan Blilie
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 [email protected]. Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.
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