At Least There’s Fest

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101: 300 USD

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/23

With the immense fanfare of our 100th episode firmly in the rearview mirror, we are pleased to welcome 300 USD to the show today.The NYC-based band is relatively new on the scene but their Fest roots run deep (listen to find out how). The band has one EP out and is hard at work on a new record as you read this. We discuss the formation of the band, their previous bands, the fun in creating music videos, and how their past work has helped them in creating a new sound and a new band dynamic. You can

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100: MakeWar

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/20

We did it! Welcome to episode 100 of At Least There's Fest! To mark the occasion Blake and Mark welcome Jose Prieto of MakeWar to the show. Jose was kind enough to put off watching the Knicks in the NBA Finals to chat with us and had plenty to share. We discuss the formation of MakeWar as a band out of what was a solor project and the early years of the band. From there he shares another Red Scare Industry story, their jump from Red Scare to Fat Wreck, and Jose even gives us his best impression of

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99: Bike Tuff

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/16

Greetings and welcome back to ALTF! Joining the show for this one we have Steve and Mason from the Michigan band, Bike Tuff. Bike Tuff has been around for over a decade now and were regulars at Fest about ten years ago. However, life happened and things slowed down for the band so they could handle life. Coming out the other side the band is back with some singles recently and they will make their triumphant return to Fest 24! Steve and Mason talk about how the band got together and a bit about

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98: Tides

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/13

Hello and welcome back to At Least There's Fest. Joining Mark and Blake today are Sean, Chris, and Beau from the Jacksonville, FL band, Tides. The band has been around for just a few years, but the band members have been friends for decades and the stars finally aligned for them to all be in a band together. We talk about their formation, their writing process, we receive all kinds of sage medical advice/tips, and the band also shares some tips they received from Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music. They

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97: Debt Neglector

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/09

Greeting and welcome back to another episode of At Least There's Fest. Joining the show today are Matt Burns and Chris Pfister of the Orlando band, Debt Neglector. The band will be playing Fest for the 10th (!!!) time this fall and they released their terrific "Kinda Rips" full-length last spring. Matt and Chris share their collective musical past, the influences they pull from in the band, the importance of political punk, and how their message continues to evolves as their lives change. You can

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96: Joseph Grillo of Her Head's On Fire

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/07/06

Happy July! In addition to our weekly episodes on Monday we will now have episodes up every Thursday as well! That's two episodes a week until Fest to help you get ready for Fest 24. Joining the show for this episode is Joseph Grillo of Her Head's On Fire. The supergroup of sorts is back and playing Fest again this year on the heals of their new album, "Am I Not Your Girl?" which comes out on July 17 via Iodine Recordings. Mark and Blake talk to Joseph about how the group came together and where

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95: Tim Browne of Elway

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/29

Welcome back to At Least There's Fest! We've got the full Fest 24 lineup out now. We are nearing peak summer weeks and as an extra-special treat you get to hear from Tim Browne of Elway today! The Colorado band has been turning out clever punk tunes for almost 20 years and they will be playing Fest for the twelfth time this fall. Tim talks with us about their newest record, "Nobody's Going to Heaven" which is is one of the best albums to come out in 2025. Tim digs into the stories behind some of the

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94: Trevor Reilly of A Wilhelm Scream

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/22

Welcome back to At Least There's Fest! Great show today with Trevor Reilly from A Wilhelm Scream. Hailing proudly from New Bedford, MA, the group has been crafting their blend, of punk, metal, thrash, and everything else for over 25 years at this point. Somehow, they just continue to raise the bar. Trevor talks to us about the formation of the band, the friendships that keep things churning along, recording new music, and memories from the road. We also spend a very healthy amount of time talking

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93: Kevin Athas of Oh The Humanity!

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/15

Fun episode today as we Blake and Mark are joined by Kevin Athas of Oh The Humanity! The band has been around for over a decade now and they have been mixing metal riffs with punk choruses with the great precision the entire time.We talk to Kevin about the early years of the band, the highs and lows of touring, recording their first albums, and how one GREAT show can sustain you for months. Kevin also talks about working with Trevor Reilly from A Wilhelm Scream, some of his favorite Fest memories

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92: Sam Russo

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/08

Really fun show today for everyone! To celebrate round two of of the lineup reveal, we've got Sam Russo joining the show today.Sam talks about life as a solo artist and how he really enjoys the the solitude of traveling solo and with friends. We also talk about how he has begun to introduce more full-band arrangements on his albums and how this has been a joy and also really pushed him as a person and an artist. You can check out Sam's PERFECT album "Hold You Hard" over at Red Scare and I suggest

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91: Jordan Shroyer of Whatever, Dude Productions

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/05

The Fest 24 lineup is out! I hope all of your favorite bands are playing this year.We try to be fun and helpful here at ALTF and I think we have a fun and helpful episode for all of you today. Joining the show is Jordan Shroyer. You know Jordan from his bands Teen Agers and Virginity. However, Jordan also heads up Whatever, Dude Productions and for 12 years now he's put together some dynamite pre-Fest shows. Like years past, Jordan is putting on a pre-pre-Fest in Orlando on Wednesday, October 21

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90: Rory Phillips of The Impossibles

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/06/01

Welcome back to At Least There's Fest and we are officially closing in on our 100th episode. We hope you've enjoyed this non-stop thrill ride as much as we have. Joining the show today is Rory Phillips from the Austin, TX band, The Impossibles. The band formed over 30 years ago and put both ska and non-ska records out on Fueled By Ramen back in the day. Rory walks us through the history of the band, why they left and why they are now coming back, the reason(s) for switching away from ska, and why

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89: Bear Vs Shark

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/05/25

Welcome back to the show! This is quite frankly a bucket list show for Blake and Mark. As college students during Bear Vs Sharks recording time, this has been a favorite of their's for about a quarter-century and this was just a total treat. We have four members of the band joining the show today in Ashley, Brandon, Derek, and Nick and they share with us the humble beginnings of the band, their decade absence, what it's been like coming back and how in the world they explain their surge in

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88: Phil Dalton of Drosera

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/05/18

Greetings and welcome back to another episode of At Least There's Fest! We are excited to be joined by Phil Dalton of the Gainesville band Drosera.Drosera makes blistering metallic hardcore that will make the perfect soundtrack to your next run, gym visit, pit session, or rage room visit. Phil tells us about how the band formed, their process when making music, his love for Poison the Well, and the release that takes place when playing live music. He also talks to us about the new Drosera album

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87: Keith M of Memory Entry/The New Scene Podcast

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/05/14

Very fun show for Mark and Blake today as one of their podcast heroes, Keith M stops by to chat about music, life, and Fest.Keith fronts the NY based band, Memory Entry who will be playing Fest for the first time this year. He also is the man behind The New Scene podcast, the BEST music podcast in our scene. This was a real treat for us. Keith talks about the formation of the band and how some of the best things in life can come from the ashes of things falling apart all around us. He also talks

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86: Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like A Girl

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/05/11

Hello and welcome back to At Least There's Fest. Joining the show today is Nic Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl. The band has stayed busy over the last decade, releasing four full-length records and playing as many shows as possible. We talk about what it's like to tour so much, the why behind touring for Nic, recording and putting out music, and the fact that you could build two full soft ball team rosters out of people that have at one time been in this band. We also talk Nic's non-profit No More

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85: Devon Kay and Hell Beach

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/05/04

Joining the show today we have Jordan Hill from Hell Beach returning to the those and he brought along his good friend Devon Kay of Devon Kay and the Solutions as well as Direct Hit!Jordan and Devon both fill us on what they have been up to with their projects as well as giving us some hints of what may lay ahead (new music!). We also discuss the ups and downs of touring and how you find the rights bands with which to hit the road. To that end, Devon and Jordan will be touring together starting

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84: Dear Cincinnati

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/04/27

Greetings and welcome back to another episode of At Least There's Fest! This is an exciting time of year because we are able to confirm who is playing Fest 24 and really zero in on bringing you the goods. Joining the show today is the entire lineup from Dear Cincinnati. The Tallahassee band has been around for just one short year, but they have crammed A TON into that time. We discuss their busy year of recording multiple EPs, touring, writing new music constantly and even working on their first

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83: Tony Truzzolino of Tired Radio

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/04/20

Hello and welcome back to At Least There's Fest! Joining us on the program today is Tony Truzzolino from the New York band, Tired Radio. Tired Radio was just announced on that first Fest 24 lineup drop and they will be returning to play Fest for a fourth straight year. We are psyched to have them on the pod and back in Gainesville.Tony tells us about their brand of "bummer punk" and how it is helpful to him and how we can all use music to help us navigate the murky waters of life. He also talks

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82: Fest 24 Lineup Extravaganza!

At Least There’s Fest ·

2026/04/18

Welcome to a very special episode of At Least There's Fest. Mark and Blake sat down and talked to bands, tattoo artists, and a baker to see who they were most excited to see now that we have our first wave of bands. Fest is great, we all know this, but one of the challenges each year is diving into all of the bands and giving them all a fair shake. Our panel of experts will tell you who they are excited to see from headliners to bands further down the bill, this is the perfect place to start

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