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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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01:11:55

Chris Lucca (EP.247)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/05/01

This week we are joined by Chris Lucca from Suburban Legends and The Littlest Man Band. Chris tells us about learning to play the trumpet and his early ska years in Philadelphia, PA. We learn how he started playing with Suburban Legends and moving west. Chris talks about making music for video games and playing in The Littlest Man Band. We discuss some of our favorite ska covers, Ska News and of course, our Ska Picks of the Week. Chris Lucca:chrislucca.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka

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01:21:44

Some Ska Band (EP.246)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/24

This week Charles and Tricia Some Ska Band join us. First, we discuss how we listen to music. Do we listen to playlists, albums, digital or physical media? Tricia and Charles tells how they got into ska music. They also breakdown the bands new album, Lost In A Moment. We talk about writing lyrics and overcoming writers block. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Some Ska Band: someskaband.com On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…….-Hans Gruber and the Die Hards vs SGT

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01:04:16

Swigfoot (EP.245)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/17

This week Tyler and Spencer from Swigfoot join us. First, we discuss what we think is best ska album opener. We also learn about the early days of Swigfoot , putting together their new self titled album, the Arizona ska scene, playing shows and much more. All this along with ska news and our ska picks of the week. Swigfoot:swigfoot.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…-Buck-O-Nine On April 9th Buck-O-Nine released a new song called Razorface. This is the first single of their new album Cut

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01:09:59

The Kilograms (EP.244)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/10

This week Sammy Kay from The Kilograms joins us. Sammy breaks down the band’s new record, Beliefs and Thieves. We discuss the album’s title, song writing, the art of fading a song out and Sammy and Anthony geek out about gear. We also wonder if fans of a band can turn you off to a band? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week! The Kilograms: https://thekilograms.bandzoogle.com/homeOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Abbraskadabra On April 4th, Abraskadabra dropped their

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01:32:29

The Hippos (EP.243)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/27

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Rich Zahniser;https://www.primeroyalstudios.comThe Hippos: Heads Are Gonna Roll

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01:12:38

The Skatastrophics (EP.242)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/20

This week Billy and Mauricio of The Skatastrophics join us. We discuss their history as a band and with ska music. We learn how being from Huston, Texas influences their sound and what their local scene is like. We also listen to a new song called TV Glows. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skatastrophics:https://www.instagram.com/the_skatastrophics?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-SkappositoryOn March 14th Skappository released a new

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01:08:42

The Pomps (EP.241)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/13

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex breaks down The Pomps new record. We discuss the album’s production, lyrics, music and title. We also talk about Alex’s other music ventures and A.I. ska bands. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Pomps:https://thepomps.bandcamp.com/musicOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….-Half Past TwoOn March 7 Half Past Two released their cover of Shot Down by

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01:06:33

The Players Band (EP.240)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/06

This Week Andy and David from The Players Band visit the show. They tell us about their Kickstarter campaign for the band’s latest album, Skazilla. We learn how they came to work with Vic Ruggiero and Victor Rice and we listen to the song, What I See. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Players Band: theplayersband.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-The KilogramsOn February 27th The Kilograms released a new song called Faith and Love. This is the second

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01:09:04

Chudson (EP.239)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/27

This week Anthony, Collin and Kai from Chudson join us. They each tells us how they got into ska music and how their band got started. We learn how they got Jimmy Fallon to film a video for them and we listen to their song Noise Pollution. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week! On The Upbeat is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Chudson:https://www.instagram.com/chudson.band?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Catbite On February 24 Catbite released a

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01:23:40

Calypso's Curse (EP.238)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/20

This week Shane and Kevin from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss how to order songs on an album. Shane and Kevin tell us about getting into music and how Calypso’s Curse got it’s start. They also breakdown recording their new EP and we listen to their song Death. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Calypso’s Cursr:https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZEq2zIEbnFSo_r6sRk1GQxToPWZjc_-9BljE81YOrRRio-o6Fp0xmrLio_aem_qf_-OjVXG4bcthOzOw-beQOn

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01:20:05

Sad Snack (EP.237)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/13

This week Anthony and RJ chat with Josh and Illan from Sad Snack. They talk about their personal history, Cheers, rock operas, east coast ska vs west coast ska, and more. They also discuss their newest single “Brain Fog” and discuss plans for releasing their first full-length album! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Sad Snack: https://flow.page/sadsnack?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYNQYvKTPe8LUghpLP97z4hNgs1pFahttFwUYYNdRbixdxkJBgAR0P9-5c_aem_9Z6Pxy6ndseZGqcFlpbR5wOn The

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01:53:48

Chris Murray (EP.236)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/06

This week Anthony sits down for a one-on-one interview with Chris Murray. We talk about King Apparatus and Chris’ history with 3rd Wave Ska, The Bluebeat Lounge in Hollywood, and Chris’ solo albums on Asian Man Records. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Chris Murray:www.chrismurraymusic.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News……-Mayson’s PartyOn January 29th Mayson’s Party released a new album titled GO. This new ska punk album from Mayson’s Party is streaming

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01:11:39

The Wavebirds (EP.235)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/01/30

This Week Mike and Callyn of The Wavebirds join us. First we discuss what bands we would like to see reunited. Mike and Callyn tell us how they got into ska and how The Wavebirds started. We also discuss song writing, video games, horns, voice acting and Canadian ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! The Wavebirds: https://linktr.ee/thewavebirds?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2cfa5d89-70b8-4955-aaf0-78974be97b29 On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska

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01:12:20

The Maka Sticks (EP.234)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/01/23

This week Andrew and Barrie from The Maka Sticks join us. The tell us their musical history and how The Maka Sticks got started. We discuss what a maka stick is, what went into the band’s sound. We also listen to their song Friday Night and we discuss the DC ska scene. And of course, ska news and ska picks of the week. The Maka Sticks: https://linktr.ee/themakasticks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVjmcIo03ly2FcnWNmCEohigHDKlxrR2et2Rge5CCqc6yq9rHKZROBlOQ_aem_a4mpFXwx7o8zoIt6dFX9kA On The

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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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