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On The Upbeat

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

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01:04:46

Bonus: Going Deep w/ Matt (Featuring Catbite)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/07/05

This episode was originally record as a Patreon only episode back in January of 2022. We are sharing it on our main podcast feed to give you a glimpse into what content we have on our Patreon. For this episode Matt is joined by Tim and Brittany from Catbite to discuss their song, Not Ur Baby. First, they chat about being on tour. Then they take a deep dive into their song. We learn about the songs origins, how it was recorded and the meaning behind its lyrics.

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01:00:31

EP.120-DeadBeat At Dawn

On The Upbeat ·

2022/06/29

Aaron from DeadBeat At Dawn joins Gary and RJ to discus his history w/ ska, the formation of the band, and maybe we talk a little about the Sex Pistols, the Ramones and UK punk vs. US punk, dadding and cat dadding. DeadBeat At Dawn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0G7nU92WYnQKTYmK8W0Rz4 DeadBeat At Danw Bandcamp: https://0605records.bandcamp.com/music DeadBeat At Dawn Social

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01:00:19

EP.119-Rude Girl Revue (Jenny, Lindsay & Tara)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/06/22

On this episode RJ & Gary are joined by three members of the all-woman collective ska band Rude Girl Revue! We're welcoming Jenny Whiskey, Lindsay and Tara to the show to talk about the origin of the band, the goals of the band, their first show, and their future! Rude Girl Revue Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ExiX8ybXL7aJGeOHUBYeY https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QLYsfL9MgE7Z9RLuVsMTd Bandcamp: https://rudegirlrevue.bandcamp.com/album/rude-girl-revue Instagram:

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01:02:09

EP.118-Joker's Republic, but with All 3 Members!

On The Upbeat ·

2022/06/15

RJ and Gary are proud to welcome Austin, Billy and Patrick from Joker's Republic to the show! Not only do we have the full band, but WE HAVE THE DEBUT OF THEIR BRAND NEW SONG "GIN & TONIC!" Get excited, because we are! Joker's

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00:58:23

EP.117-For The Record

On The Upbeat ·

2022/06/08

RJ and Gary welcome Asa and David from the ska/punk band For The Record to this weeks show! We talk about how the band formed, what got them into ska, and the recording of their upcoming release! For The Record Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qUDhaWVkcZSEQMWy5q1S6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ On The Upbeat Social

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01:13:09

EP.116-The Ska Draft

On The Upbeat ·

2022/05/31

This week’s episode is a host only episode. So listen as RJ and Matt talk about meeting in real life since April of 2020 and Gary tells jokes and funny stories. Also, Matt makes an announcement about the show. We spend most of the episode picking ska bands for our own ska festival and once a band is picked they can’t be picked again. We of course give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:22:24

EP.115-Chase Long Beach

On The Upbeat ·

2022/05/24

This week we are joined by Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach. Karen tells us how she got into ska music and where the name Chase Long Beach came from. Karen also discusses how the band got back together for their 20th anniversary show. Karen tells us her favorite tour story and what it’s been like being a female in a male dominated scene. Lastly, we have ska News and our so picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:11:33

EP.114-Common Sense Kid

On The Upbeat ·

2022/05/17

This week we are joined by Common Sense Kid. Craig (Common Sense Kid) tells us how he got into ska and how he started making music. We learn the story behind his name and what the UK ska scene is like. We listen to his cover of a Bloodhound Gang song and we discuss being on ska twitter. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat

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01:55:50

EP.113-The Great Ska Podcast Summit

On The Upbeat ·

2022/05/10

This week we have a super sized episode with some of our ska podcast friends. On this episode we have Brian Cambra from The Rudie Librarian, Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis from In Defense of Ska and Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International. We discuss how we knew we loved music, our favorite books, how we created the tone of our individual podcasts and our thoughts on the current ska scene. Lastly, we have ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:49:16

EP.112-Hans Gruber and The Die Hards With A Vengeance.

On The Upbeat ·

2022/05/03

This week Kurt, Rosey and Chris from Hans Gruber and The Die Hards join us. They tell us about picking tracks for the album, how the album art work came together and we listen to a song off the album. We also discuss band drama, playing live music again and what the band would like to see change in the ska scene. Gary tells us about the band Blinking Underdogs in another episode of Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. We also have ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:14:22

EP.111-Space Monkey Mafia

On The Upbeat ·

2022/04/26

This week we are joined by Tim and Joe from Space Monkey Mafia. The episode starts with some chitchat, Ska News and Gary give us his review of the latest Hans Gruber and The Dir Hards album, With a Vengeance. Next Joe and Tim tell us how they got into ska music and how Space Monkey Mafia started. We also learn where their band name comes from and we listen to the band’s latest song, Stand Tall. We discuss their upcoming new album, Banned From California. Tim and Joe tell us the story behind the

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01:11:54

EP.110-The Ruffolos

On The Upbeat ·

2022/04/19

This week we are joined by Rob Casas from The Ruffolos. First we start the show off with some chitchat and some ska news. Next Gary tells us about Tip The Van. Than Rob tells us how he got into ska music and how he learned to play guitar. Rob also tells us how The Ruffolos got their start and we hear one of the bands songs. We discuss the bands new music video and what Rob would like to see more of in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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00:59:01

EP.109-Rundown Kreeps

On The Upbeat ·

2022/04/12

This week we are joined by Richard Lamas from Rundown Kreeps. Richard tells us how he got into ska and how the band came together. We discuss their musical influences and what it’s like playing in the Los Angeles ska scene. We listen to their song Held Down and discuss what makes a good ska show. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat

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01:42:26

Ep.108-Coolie Ranx

On The Upbeat ·

2022/04/05

This week RJ and Matt start the show by discussing how they spent their weekend. Than they tell you about the latest ska news. Next they chat with Coolie Ranx. Coolie talks about how he got into ska music and how Pilfers got their start. Coolie talks about his upcoming album and we listen the first single, Incredible. Coolie also discusses life on the road and what he would like to see more of in ska music. Lastly, Coolie Ranx, Matt and RJ all give you their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat

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01:34:30

EP.107-Half Past Two Strikes Back

On The Upbeat ·

2022/03/29

This week we are joined by Tara and Max from Half Past Two. They tell us about their weekend of shows with We Are The Union and Eichlers. We discuss what touring is like with Half Past Two and we discuss favorite band shirts. We also chatted about what three ska albums we would play for someone who said they weren’t into ska music. Gary tells us about the band Skabba The Hut. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:26:01

EP.106-The Step Daughters

On The Upbeat ·

2022/03/22

This week we are joined by Jermey and Erin from The Step Daughters. They tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We listen to their song, Whatcha Gonna Do and we learn how their new record, The Right Sound, came together. Erin and Jermey talk about what it’s like playing in the Orange County ska scene and what they would like to see more of in the ska scene. Gary, tells us about the Distorted Penguins in a segment called Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Lastly, we give you some

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01:12:55

EP.105-Drew Shriver ( Kill Lincoln )

On The Upbeat ·

2022/03/15

This week we are joined by Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln. Drew tells us how he got into ska music. Drew also talks about coming up in the New Jersey ska scene and how we become the hypeman in Kill Lincoln. Next we discuss what three ska albums we would want with us on a deserted island. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat

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01:06:58

EP.104-Matty Daddy-less-The RJ and Gary Take Over Vol.1

On The Upbeat ·

2022/03/08

RJ and Gary take over host duties this week. They update you on some new ska releases. They also discuss Epic Games buying Bandcamp. Next they discuss what it was like to try and find new ska bands in an era before social media. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch:

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00:53:50

EP.103-Meskales

On The Upbeat ·

2022/03/01

On this week’s episode we chat with Salvador Luna from Meskales. Salvador tells us how he went from listening to ska music to play ska music. We learn about Salvador’s first band in Mexico and how he later moved to the states and started Meskales. Next we listen to the band’s new song, Mis Amigos. Salvador also talks about being in a Latin ska band in an area where there aren’t many other Latin ska bands. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:21:27

EP.102-The Rudie Librarian (Brian Cambra)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/02/22

This week we are joined by The Rudie Librarian, Brian Cambra. Brian tells us how he got into ska music and why he started The Rudie Librarian. Brian also tells us about starting his podcast and all that he has learned. Brian tells us about some of his favorite books and ska from 2021. Next, we have a group discussion on what literary characters would be into ska. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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