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PODCAST

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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01:14:16

EP.84-Andy B and the World

On The Upbeat ·

2021/09/21

This week we are joined by Andy Baker from Andy B and the World. Andy tells us how he got into ska music. We learn about one of his early bands, Upbeat Allstars. We discover how they came to be and how their 2012album, Wake Up got a re-release through Ska Punk International. We also lean how Andy B and the World came together and what the future holds for that project. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:15:50

EP.83-Ska v Beer: Dawn of Being Iced

On The Upbeat ·

2021/09/14

This week on the podcast Matt and RJ discuss what they did with their two week break. Matt gives us a breakdown of the Brew Ska Ska music festival he went to on September 11, 2021. Matt and RJ discuss ska music’s association with beer and drinking. RJ tells us about a ska band from Costa Rica in Ska Around The World. Lastly, they also give you ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:40:23

EP.82-Ska Punk Daily

On The Upbeat ·

2021/08/31

This week we are joined by Phil from Ska Punk Daily. Phil tells us how he got into ska music. He also describes the creation of Ska Punk Daily and it’s growing influence in the ska scene. We also talk about the Ska Against Racism record and the creation of Pay Attention Records. Phil also tells about the one thing he would like to see change in the ska community. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:37:42

EP.81-Dave McWane (Big D and The Kids Table)

On The Upbeat ·

2021/08/24

This week we speak with Dave McWane from Big D and the Kids Table. Dave tells us how he got into ska and how Big D got their start. We also learn what Dave has been in between Big D records. We also discuss the new record that officially drops on October 22, 2021. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks on 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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01:32:09

EP.80-Dang!t

On The Upbeat ·

2021/08/17

This week we are joined by Joey Weisenritter, AKA Dang!t. Joey tells us how he got into ska and how he came up with Dang!t. Joey discusses all the Instruments he plays and we hear his new song, Repeat as Necessary. Joey talks about booking a tour and about creating his song, Is This Ska? We also 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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01:34:14

EP.79-Catbite Returns

On The Upbeat ·

2021/08/11

This week Tim and Brittany from Catbite make their second visit to the podcast. They tell us about their weekend of shows and the release of their second album. They tell us about the writing and recording of their new album, Nice One. We also 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 Catbite:

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01:18:13

EP.78-Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi Returns

On The Upbeat ·

2021/08/03

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi returns to our podcast. Tahlena tells us about the bands growing Twitch channel and the bands new cover of Our Lips Are Seal. She also tells us what to expect for the band’s upcoming Summer Sizzle show. Tahlena tells us about her skating skills in the band’s latest video and how she handles stage fright. As always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:17:25

EP.77-Eric Daino

On The Upbeat ·

2021/07/27

This week we are joined by Eric Daino from The Holophonics. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and how they started The Holophonics. Eric shares with us a new song off his upcoming solo EP. We also discuss why ska bands need to tour more. Lastly, we also 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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01:15:26

EP.76-Smoke + Mirrors Soundsystem

On The Upbeat ·

2021/07/20

This week we are joined by John Roy from Smoke and Mirrors Sound System. John also plays in Unsteady. John tells us about learning to play the sax and how he first got into ska music. John also talks about who his bands got their start and what it’s like being a working musician. 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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01:17:44

EP.75-Rude Boy, Are You Big Enough?

On The Upbeat ·

2021/07/13

This week RJ and Matt discuss how they spent their week off. They also talk about some of their favorite music, besides ska. Matt tells you about the history of the rude boy. Lastly, Matt and RJ give ska news and 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 •Ska News….. -Reckless Breakfast Dropped a new album called

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01:27:52

EP.74-Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra

On The Upbeat ·

2021/06/29

This week we are joined by Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra. Eitan tells us how he got into ska music and started playing the trumpet. We also learn how WSTSO got their start and how their latest EP came to be. We discuss the Los Angeles ska scene and ska in the mainstream music 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

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01:25:43

EP.73-Mr. Kingpin

On The Upbeat ·

2021/06/22

This week we are joined by Mr. Kingpin, A.K.A Jon E Bravo. Jon tells us how he first got into ska music and the first bands he played in. We also premiere a new song off Mr. Kingpin’s new album. Jon also tells us about the creation of Mr. Kingpin and what he loves about playing ska right now. In Ska News, we play exclusive clips from up coming releases from Millington and The Inevitables. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:25:13

EP.72-The Third-Rates

On The Upbeat ·

2021/06/16

This Week we are joined by Cory and Dillan from The Third-Rates. Cory and Dillan tell us how they got into ska music and how the band it’s start. We also learn where the band got their name and the about the recording of their new album. Cory and Dillan also tell us what they would change in the ska scene. Lastly, 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

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01:25:59

EP.71-Agent Jay

On The Upbeat ·

2021/06/08

This week we are joined by Agent Jay from The Slackers. Jay tells us how he got into playing ska music and his other projects like Crazy Baldhead. Jay also talks about joining The Slackers and their latest album, Dub Classics. We also 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 The

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01:13:24

EP.70-Simple Minded Symphony Returns

On The Upbeat ·

2021/06/02

This week Kevin Silveira from Simple Minded Symphony joins us. Kevin tells us about the band’s new song, Mixed Up. We discuss the story behind it and the making of the music video. We also chat about what non-ska band we would love to make a ska album. We also 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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01:34:01

EP.69-Joe Yerke and Reese Roper

On The Upbeat ·

2021/05/26

This week we are joined by Joe Yerke and Reese Roper from the Pickle and Boot Shoppe podcast. You might know Joe from his time as the lead singer as The Insyderz and Reese as the lead singer of Five Iron Frenzy. First, Joe and Reese tell us how they got into ska music, why they started a podcast and their favorite tour stories. We spend much of discussing their time in the Christian music scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our Ska Picks of The Week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:32:37

Ep.68-The Inevitables

On The Upbeat ·

2021/05/19

This week we are joined by Vinnie Fiorello, Obi Fernandez and Alex Stren from The Inevitables. First, Alex tells us how got into ska music, how he started playing the guitar and how he joined The Inevitables. Next we discuss the band’s latest EP, how the they worked to create the sound of The Inevitables and their song writing process. We get some cool insights into the issue of the comic book and we chat about their latest music video, Mr. Bored To Death. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our

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02:13:04

EP.67-Some Nights with Tara Hahn

On The Upbeat ·

2021/05/12

This week’s episode is a supersized one. This week we are joined by Tara Hahn, lead singer of Half Past Two. First, we tell you about our new Patreon page and what extras you get for signing up. Tara tells us about the band’s new song, joining Pay Attention Records and her excitement for playing SuperNova Ska Festival in September. We spend much of the episode discussing, what does it mean to be a gatekeeper? We also ask, what makes a band/artist a ska band/artist? We also give you ska news and our

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01:22:50

EP.66-The Operators

On The Upbeat ·

2021/04/28

This week we are joined by Brandon and Heath from The Operators. They tell us about their ska history and how the band got together. We premiere their new song, New Place. Brandon and Heath also tell us about the writing process on their new album. We have a discussion about our favorite album covers. We also 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 Support On

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01:41:24

EP.65-Hans Gruber and the Die Hards vs Sgt. Scagnetti

On The Upbeat ·

2021/04/21

This week we are joined by Rosey and Kurt from Hans Gruber and The Die Hards and Steve from Sgt. Scagnetti. They tell us about their ska history and how their bands got started. We also talk about their split 7” vinyl. Lots of stories and lots of laughs. We also 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 Support On The Upbeat: https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat Hans

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