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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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01:14:22

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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01:08:14

EP.101-The Mighty Mighty Sports Episode.

On The Upbeat ·

2022/02/15

This week is a host only episode. First, Gary talks about living in snow and Matt talks about his birthday weekend. Next, they give you ska news and RJ breaks downs the ska history of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Than Gary gives us his list of five NFL team names that would make good names for ska bands. Lastly, Matt and Gary 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

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01:33:34

EP.100-Bite Me Bambi 3

On The Upbeat ·

2022/02/08

This week is our 100th episode. We celebrate this milestone with Tahlena Chikami, T-Bone Willy and Mike Berault from Bite Me Bambi. We discuss how Mike and T-Bone got into ska music. We also hear some fun stories from Bite Me Bambi’s Midwest tour. Tahlena tells us how the band finds its sound. T-Bone shares with us about the Orange County Ska scene in the 90’s and his time in Save Ferris. RJ asks Mike about playing the accordion and about being in the band My Superhero. All of this and so much more

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01:03:37

EP.99-Urban Crater.

On The Upbeat ·

2022/02/01

This week on the podcast we are joined by Josh Douglas from Urban Crater. Josh tells us how he got on the ska and punk music. We also learn about the early days of the band and where their name came from. We also discuss paid to play shows and the Baltimore ska scene. 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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01:19:57

EP.98-Still Stubborn (w/King Django & Matt Wixson)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/01/25

This Week Matt and Gary are joined by King Django and Matt Wixson. They discuss how they both got into ska, how Stubborn Records got it’s start and how the Still Stubborn compilation came to be. Django and Wixson also tell us how the songs were chosen for Vol.1 of Still Stubborn and their thoughts on the current state of the ska scene. We also talk pizza, Italian Restaurants and Blues Traveler. Last, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:07:35

EP.97-Title Holder( W/ Matt Sullivan)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/01/19

This week Matt Sullivan of Title Holder visits the podcast. First, we chat about putting shopping carts back and we discover Matt Vest (Podcast host) is a lazy jerk. We also give you some ska news and Gary returns with another installment of Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Next, we discuss Matt’s (Title Holder) journey into ska music and what got Title Holder started. We listen to their latest song, Hanging By A Thread. Matt also tells us about the songs video and we give you our ska picks of the week

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01:16:14

EP.96-Happy Rude Year

On The Upbeat ·

2022/01/11

We are back with our first episode of 2022. First, RJ and Matt discuss their holiday breaks. We announce that Gary from Backyard Superheroes will be joining the On The Up Beat team. Gary tells us about the Canadian ska band,The Barrymores, in a new segment called Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Next, RJ and Matt discuss their 2021 ska favorites. Lastly, the give you ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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00:57:21

Bonus Episode - Comically Rad v1-003 - Sweet Tooth 1...

On The Upbeat ·

2022/01/04

This Patreon bonus episode was recorded and shared with our patreon subscribers in August of 2021. Is this the greatest episode of any podcast known to humans? Gary and RJ think it just may be! While attempting to cover the first twelve issues of Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth" they may get off on a few tangents, including but not limited to Gary's previous jobs, the band Cake, and other non-superhero comic adaptations. Ska, comics, podcasting... You know the drill! Your hosts are Gary of the band

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01:31:07

Bonus Episode: Going Deep w/ Matt (Featuring Tara Hahn)

On The Upbeat ·

2021/12/28

This Patreon bonus episode was recorded in April of 2021 and shared with our patreon subscribers in July of 2021. For this bonus episode, Matt is joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara and Matt discuss Half Past Two's song, Bitter. You will learn the story behind the song, how it was written and how it was recorded. You will also learn just how Tara and Matt became friends. Please consider joining our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Social

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01:27:30

EP.95-This Year in Ska. (w/ Tara Hahn and Gary...

On The Upbeat ·

2021/12/14

This week Tara from Half Past Two and Gary from Backyard Superheroes join us. This is our last episode of the year. We spend most of the episode discussing the ska highlights of 2021. And of course, we give you some 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch:

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01:07:43

EP.94-Flying Raccoon Suit Returns

On The Upbeat ·

2021/12/07

This week Jessica and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit join us. Jesssica tells us how she got into ska music and how she joined the band. They also tell us how they came to be on two awesome ska compilations. We have a short discussion about whether or not time is real. Jessica and Kerley also give us hints as to what 2022 hold for the band. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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