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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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01:23:14

Stacked Like Pancakes (EP.233)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/01/16

This week Nick and Kellen from Stacked Like Pancakes join us. First we discuss breakfast for dinner. Nick and Kellen tell us their history with music and how Stacked Like Pancakes got started. They give a bunch of fun info on their latest EP, Everything Happens. We talk about Taylor Swift, song writing and your mom. All this and of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week. Stacked Like Pancakes https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska

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01:06:39

This Repeats (EP.232)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/01/09

This week Brian from This Repeats joins us. Brian breaks down his ska and musical journey. He also tells us the history of This Repeats and we listen to their song, Tear Gas. We also discuss creating a band name and their albums production. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. This Repeats: https://linktr.ee/thisrepeats?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e08a6084-2b5a-4f1b-8ef4-dabd8b549e56 On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Chudson On December

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01:41:37

This Year In Ska: 2024 with Tara Hahn (EP.231)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/12/19

This week Tara Hahn from Half Past Two joins us to breakdown all the ska of 2024. Also, be sure to listen for the surprise mystery guest. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.Half Past Two:halfpasttwoska.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSpotify playlist Ska Favorites:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠Main Theme by Millington: ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

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01:33:59

The Skariginals (EP.230)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/12/12

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the first EP, playing Warped Tour and we listen to their new song. And lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. The Skariginals: https://www.skariginals.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. Hub City Stompers On December 6th Hub City Stompers released a new album called Drinking

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00:59:10

Becca Spence Dobias (EP.229)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/12/05

This week author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat about what holiday films are the most ska, we give you ska news and of course we tell you are ska picks of the week. Becca Spence Dobias https://linktr.ee/BeccaSpenceDobias?utm_source=linktree_profile_share On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -The Abruptors On November 22 The Abruptors

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01:14:12

Bite Me Bambi and The Barstool Preachers (EP.228)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/11/21

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next, Tahlena and TJ discuss their tour across the states and what they enjoy about tour life. TJ talks about the early days of The Barstool Preachers and Tahlena talk about Bite Me Bambi’s new album. We also the good and bad of 90’s ska. All this and our ska picks of the week. Bite Me Bambi: https://bitemebambi.com The

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01:00:30

Bumsy and The Moochers (EP.227)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/11/14

This week Caitlin , Dan and Gabriel from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. First, we discuss how far we would travel for a show and we give you some ska news. Next, Caitlin, Dan and Gabriel break down the new EP. The band also discusses their time at Fest. They also tell us what it’s like to be a Midwest ska punk band. We end with our ska picks of the week. Bumsy and The

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01:17:53

The Boy Detective (EP.226)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/11/07

This week Benny from The Boy Detective joins us. We start off by discussing strange public encounters and we give you some Ska News. Next, Benny tells us how he got into music and how The Boy Detective got their start. Benny breaks down the band’s new album, Exhibition. We listen to a song off the new record and Benny talks about his podcast, Let’s Talk About Death. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week. The Boy

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01:11:14

Chase Long Beach (EP.225)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/10/24

This week Joe Cooper and Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach join us. First we discuss Halloween and Trick or Treating. Next, Joe and Karen breakdown the band’s new EP, Rico’s Cocktail Club. We also discuss the band’s new single, Blue Lucinda. Joe and Karen talk about the differences in picking and playing shows in 2024 vs 15 years ago. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Chase Long

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01:14:09

Bad Operation (EP.224)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/10/17

This week Greg Rodrigue, bassist for Bad Operation joins us. Greg talks about his early days playing music and how Bad Operation got its start. We learn the origins of the term New Tone and how being from New Orleans informs on the band’s sound. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Bad Operation: https://badoperationneworleans.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com News….. -Bite Me Bambi Last week Bite Me Bambi released their new single Do The Damned. You can find

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01:15:40

Ska Punk Daily (EP.223)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/10/10

This week Phil from Ska Punk Daily joins us. Phil tells us all about the new ska compilation that Ska Punk Daily is releasing called Ska Is For Nerds. We learn about the song selection process, the art work and what lead Phil to wanting to put out a compilation on CD. We also talk about the influence Ska Punk Daily has had on the current ska scene. And Lastly, we give Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.Ska Punk Daily: https://www.instagram.com/skapunkdaily?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Order Ska is

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01:10:32

Aaron Carens (EP.222)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/10/03

This week, author of In Defense of Ska, Aaron Carnes joins us. Aaron tells us all about the second edition of his book. We discuss the added chapter, added stories and more ska insights. Aaron tells us his guest wish list for the podcast and where he would like to see the “In Defense of Ska” brand go. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.Kill Lincoln On September 27th Kill Lincoln released their new album No Normal. You can order a vinyl copy from Bad Time Records and

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01:05:32

Omnigone (EP.221)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/09/26

This Week Adam Davis of Omnigone joins us. Adam tells us about releasing two albums in a year and half. He also breakdown the origins of “Ska Now More Than Ever” . We also listen to Omnigone’s Bad Raido, talk about video games and escape rooms. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Omnigone: https://www.instagram.com/0mnig0ne?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… -Rude Girl Revue On September 15 Rude Girl Revue released the Supernova EP

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01:13:54

The Goodwin Club (EP.220)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/09/19

This week Tami and Rich from The Goodwin Club join us. We discuss the early days of the band and the early / mid 90’s Orange County ska scene. Tami and Rich also tell us about the band’s newest album and about the making of their newest music video, Join The Club. All this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. The Goodwin Club: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. The Maka Sticks Recently, The Maka

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01:04:56

The Guilty Parties(EP.219)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/09/12

This week James, John and Nick from The Guilty Parties join us. First we discuss a show the band has coming up and what goes into a good ska show. We also breakdown the band’s new song, The Last Stand. They tell us about the song’s evolution and the art work for the song. And lastly we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Guilty

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01:20:38

Voluntary Hazing (EP.218)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/09/05

This week we chat with Thomas, Ryan and Kayla from Voluntary Hazing. We discuss what Mountain Dew flavor is the most ska, the band’s history and how they each got into ska. We also breakdown their song Professionally Offended and talk about a promise Thomas made about the song. And as always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. (Episode Note: during the recording of the episode we had a small audio issue. We did our best to fix it or edit around it but it is still

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01:09:52

Kill Lincoln (EP.217)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/08/22

This week Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln joins us. Drew talks about the This Is New Tone documentary, the upcoming new Kill Lincoln record, stage diving, tour life and so much more. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Kill Lincoln: https://linktr.ee/killlincoln?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=96581866-21fe-470f-aefa-cc59e19745f2 On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -This Repeats On August 15th This Repeats released their new self titled

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01:16:32

Courtesy of Tim (EP.216)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/08/15

This week Ric and Jeremy from Courtesy of Tim join us. We discuss the writing of and meaning of the band’s latest song, Reintroduction. We also talk about tickets prices, flugelhorns , paying for reviews and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Courtesy of Tim: https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/track/reintroduction On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Newport Secret Six - On August 10th Newport Secret Six released a new album Rising Tide. The featured song will be “Two

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01:13:24

The Ruffolos (EP.215)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/08/08

This week Rob, Mike and Luis from The Ruffolos. The band gives us the breakdown of their new EP and their live album. They also discuss singing, dancing and playing their instruments at the same time. They also tell us what they love about the ska scene. And of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week! The Ruffolos: theruffolos.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. Stacked Like Pancakes On August 2 Stacked Like Pancakes released their new EP Everything Happens. This 6 song

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01:07:40

Five Iron Frenzy (EP.214)

On The Upbeat ·

2024/08/01

This week Reese and Leanor from Five Iron Frenzy join us. They talk about their upcoming California shows and playing an old school set. We also discuss classic FIF music videos, balancing a set list, selling out, and playing ska for Jesus. And as always, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Five Iron Frenzy: fiveironstore.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Voluntary Hazing On July 19 Voluntary Hazing released a new full length album called Addictive Little

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