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Ep. 254: The Junior Varsity w/ Nick Dodson
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 [email protected] or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.
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Ep. 253: REPOST Jejune w/ Joe Guevara
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 [email protected] Feel free to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon
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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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