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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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01:32:45

EP.93-Backyard Superheroes, Again?

On The Upbeat ·

2021/11/30

This week we are joined by Bex and Gary from the Backyard Superheroes. They join us to discuss this year's Arose Such a Clatter holiday compilation. Bex tells us how she got into ska music and the Backyard Superheroes. Gary tells us about the bands on this year’s compilation. We also have a discussion about things you should not do at shows. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:14:25

EP.92-Happy Skanksgiving

On The Upbeat ·

2021/11/23

This week Matt and RJ chitchat about what they’ve been doing for the last week. Matt also gives you ska news and RJ breaks down the feud between Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan. Matt and RJ also tell you what they are thankful for and the 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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00:57:21

EP.91-Peg and The Rejected

On The Upbeat ·

2021/11/16

This week Matt “Pegleg” Roberts from Peg and The Rejected joins us. Many of our listeners might know Peg from his first band, The Dingess. Peg tells us how he got into ska music and how The Dingess got their start. Peg also tells us what it was like to be part of the alternative Christian music scene in the late 90’s. Next we learn all that Peg is doing now with his new band Peg and The Rejected and his record label, International City Recordings. And of course, we give you ska news and our ska

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01:22:24

EP.90-Abraskadabra

On The Upbeat ·

2021/11/09

This week Trosso from Abraskadabra joins us. Trosso tells how he got into ska music and how Abraskadabra got their start. We also learn about some cool music venues in Brazil. Trosso talks about how the band ended up on Bad Time Records. We also discuss the role media plays in promoting ska. 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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01:12:29

EP.89-The Return of Half Past Two

On The Upbeat ·

2021/10/27

This week we are joined by Tara, Max and David from Half Past Two. They give us all the inside info on their new self-titled record, Half Past Two. They tell us about their latest video and how they have grown over the past twelve years since their last full length record. They also give us a breakdown on what to expect at their record release show. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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01:19:18

EP.88-The Prizefighters

On The Upbeat ·

2021/10/19

This week Aaron Porter from The Prizefighters joins us. Aaron tells us how he discovered ska music and how The Prizefighters got their start. We also learn how Aaron helped grow his local ska scene. Aaron also discusses the pros and cons of of working with a label. 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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01:31:46

EP.87-Joker's Republic

On The Upbeat ·

2021/10/12

This week we are joined by Austen Gray from Joker’s Republic. Austen tells us how he got into ska music and how Joker’s Republic got their start. Austen also tells us the hardships of keeping a band together and he tells us some cool info about the bands next album. 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 On The Upbeat

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01:09:44

EP.86-Party Hard with Enya

On The Upbeat ·

2021/10/05

On this week’s episode Matt and RJ give you some ska news and they discuss some rare ska items they own. Next, RJ tells us about a ska band from Bulgaria named Wickeda. Matt tells us about legendary ska artist Derrick Morgan. Lastly, Matt and RJ 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 Ska News -Louser On

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01:28:20

EP.85- Bumsy and the Moochers

On The Upbeat ·

2021/09/28

This week Caitlin and Chris from Bumsy and The Moochers join us on the podcast. Caitlin and Chris tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got their start. We also learn how the name Bumsy and The Moochers came to be. Caitlin and Chris tell us about the bands early days and about the Chicago ska music scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social

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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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