This Was The Scene Podcast

• Ep. 257: American Steel w/ Scott Healy

  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 [email protected]. I have pricing starting at $20 so just hit me up.

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• Ep. 256: The Aquabats w/ Ricky Falomir

  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 [email protected] or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.

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• Ep. 255: Two Week Notice Podcast w/ Dana Bollen

  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 [email protected] or on my instagram thiswasthescene which you should also go and follow.    

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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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