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This Was The Scene Podcast

The Podcast about the Late 90s/Early 2000s Punk Scene with host, Mike Doyle from Lanemeyer | IG - @thiswasthescene | thiswasthescene@gmail.com

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Ep. 256: The Aquabats w/ Ricky Falomir

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/04/18

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

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01:14:46

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

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/04/04

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

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01:30:58

Ep. 254: The Junior Varsity w/ Nick Dodson

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/03/28

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01:15:05

Ep. 253: REPOST Jejune w/ Joe Guevara

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/03/14

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

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01:13:58

Ep. 252: Assorted Jelly Beans w/ Wylie Johnson

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/03/07

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

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Ep. 251: Sparta w/ Jim Ward

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/02/21

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

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01:27:36

Ep. 250: Polar Bear Club w/ Jimmy Stadt

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/01/31

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

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01:10:23

Ep. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/01/24

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

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01:00:57

Ep. 248: The Blood Brothers w/ Jordan Blilie

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/01/17

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

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01:13:33

Ep. 247: Panic Division w/ Colton Holliday

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2025/01/10

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

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58:44

Ep. 246: Further Seems Forever w/ Steve Kleisath

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/12/06

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

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01:30:37

Ep. 245: Arcade Academy w/ Sean Bergin

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/11/22

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

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01:28:23

Ep. 244: Minus The Bear w/ Erin Tate

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/11/08

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

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Ep. 243: Victory Records w/ Paul Friemel

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/11/01

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

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01:05:53

Ep. 242: Tokyo Rose w/ Ryan Dominguez

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/10/18

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

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01:18:51

Ep. 241: Limbeck w/ Robb MacLean & Patrick Carrie

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/10/04

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

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01:41:28

Ep. 240: Voodoo Glow Skulls w/ Eddie Casillas

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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

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01:20:28

Ep. 239: 30footFALL w/ Butch Klotz

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/09/13

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

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01:17:24

Ep. 238: FATA Booking w/ Eva Alexiou-Reo

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/09/06

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

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Ep. 237: Compilation w/ Kill Your Idols, Tripface,...

This Was The Scene Podcast ·

2024/08/30

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

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