Talking Records

#162 Skankin' Pickle (Sing Along With...) with Aaron Carnes Oct 29, 2024

In Defense Of Ska author and podcaster Aaron Carnes returns to Talking Records to discuss the second edition of In Defense of Ska and to deep dive Skankin' Pickle's album Sing Along With Skankin' Pickle.

#161 Yotam Ben Horin (Reflections of You) with Yotam Ben Horin Sep 24, 2024

My pal Yotam Ben Horin returns for a chat about his upcoming solo record Reflections of You due out in October.

#160 Rx Bandits (The Resignation) with Dan Sep 10, 2024

Longtime pal Dan joins the show to discuss Rx Bandits' The Resignation on Drive Thru Records.

#159 The English Beat (Special Beat Service) with Marc Wasserman Aug 27, 2024

My guest this week is Marc Wasserman who wrote the amazing book Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter to the English Beat. Marc joins us to talk about the band's third album Special Beat Service.

https://www.diwulf.com/products/soul-salvation-a-gen-x-love-letter-to-the-english-beat-by-marc-wasserman

#158 Shelter (Here We Go Again) Talking Records singles with Brian Aug 06, 2024

Another one song mini episode. Talking Records singles! This time around we look at Shelter's Here We Go Again.

#157 Chaser (Small Victories) with Mike LeDonne Jul 30, 2024

Chaser vocalist Mike joins the show to discuss the band's new album Small Victories.

https://thousandislandsrecords.com/

#156 Less Than Jake (Hello Rockview) with Girth Control Jul 16, 2024

Bob, Jay, and Mark from Girth Control join the show to talk about Less Than Jake's 1998 album Hello Rockview.

The fellas are also here to promote The Pioneer Valley Ska Festival on July 27, at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield MA

linktr.ee/413ska for tickets

#155 Foo Fighters (The Colour & the Shape) with Jay Young May 21, 2024

My buddy Jay and I dive into the Foo Fighters' second album The Colour & the Shape.

#154 Dead Boys (Sonic Reducer) Talking Records singles with Brian May 14, 2024

Brian and I dive into Sonic Reducer by the Dead Boys on this second installment of Talking Records Singles.

#153 The Lunachicks (Pretty Ugly) with Gina Volpe May 07, 2024

Lunachicks guitarist Gina Volpe joins the show to discuss the band's 1997 album Pretty Ugly. We also discuss Gina's solo album and the release of the Lunachicks' book Fallopian Rhapsody.

#152 H2O (Nothing To Prove) with Chris Wrenn from Bridge 9 Apr 23, 2024

Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records joins the show to discuss H2O's 2008 album Nothing To Prove.

bridge9.com

#151 Screw 32 (Under the Influence of Bad People) with Doug Sangalang Mar 19, 2024

Screw 32 guitarist Doug Sangalang joins the show to talk about the band's 1997 album Under the Influence of Bad People on Fat Wreck Chords.

#150 Fugazi ("Waiting Room") Talking Records Singles with Brian Mar 12, 2024

What? A ten minute episode and it's just one song? Here's a new feature (until we get bored of doing it) where we dive into one song. A mini episode is what the cool kids call it. Enjoy this look at Waiting Room by Fugazi.

#149 I Against I (Headcleaner) with Bob, Jasper, & Ron Mar 05, 2024

The guys from I Against I join the show to take us through the band's Epitaph debut Headcleaner.

#148 Goldfinger (Stomping Ground) with Charlie Paulson & Kelly LeMieux Feb 27, 2024

My pal Kyle and I interview Goldfinger guitarist Charlie and bassist Kelly about the band's 2000 album Stomping Ground.

#147 The Promise Ring (Very Emergency) with Dan Didier Feb 20, 2024

The Promise Ring drummer Dan Didier joins the show to take us through the writing and recording of Very Emergency on Jade Tree Records.

#146 Useless ID (The Lost Broken Bones) with Yotam Ben Horin Feb 13, 2024

Useless ID vocalist & bassist Yotam Ben Horin joins the show to discuss the band's Suburban Home Records release The Lost Broken Bones

#145 Weezer (The Green Album) with Brian Jan 30, 2024

My friend Brian and I dive into Weezer's third album, known as The Green Album.

#144 Suicide Machines (Destruction By Definition) with Heavy D Dec 12, 2023

My friend Chris "Heavy D" DiSanto joins the show to discuss our love for the 'Machines and their debut album Destruction By Definition.

#143 Bad Religion (Recipe For Hate) with Josh Kemble of Dogwood, FAMILY? podcast Nov 28, 2023

I am once again joined by fellow podcaster Josh to go through Bad Religion's 1993 album Recipe For Hate.

#142 The Dingees (The Crucial Conspiracy) with Peg Leg Oct 31, 2023

The Dingees vocalist, guitar, and sax player Peg Leg drops by to tell us about The Crucial Conspiracy on Tooth & Nail Records. We also dive into the band's new EP Dropseeds.

#141 The Living End (The Living End) with Dylan Sep 26, 2023

My pal Dylan and I discuss the Living End's self titled album. This album was massive in Australia but barely made a peep in the states. Dylan takes us through growing up hearing Living End hits on the radio.

#140 Tightwire (Head Full Of Snakes) with Tane Sep 12, 2023

Tane from Tightwire joins the show to talk about the band's new album Head Full Of Snakes on Red Scare.

#139 Propagandhi (Less Talk, More Rock) with Scott from the Softer Side Aug 29, 2023

Scott from the Softer Side helps break down Propagandhi's second full length on Fat Wreck.

#138 Strike Anywhere (Iron Front) with Aaron Aug 15, 2023

Aaron from the Growing Up Punk podcast joins the show to discuss Iron Front by Strike Anywhere.

#137 Screeching Weasel (My Brain Hurts) w/ J Prozac Aug 01, 2023

J Prozac and I break down and discuss the tracks on Screeching Weasel's classic My Brain Hurts.

#136 The Bollweevils (Essential) with Dr. Daryl Wilson May 09, 2023

The Bollweevils are back! Vocalist Dr. Daryl Wilson joins the show to talk about the band's new record on red Scare Industries. We talk about writing the record, does punk rock belong in the ER? Helping your neighbor and of course ranking on each other in the studio.

#135 Survival Guide (Request Hotline, Vol.2) with Emily Whitehurst May 02, 2023

Emily Whitehurst joins the show to talk about her covers album Request Hotline, Vol. 2. We dig into what makes a good cover, how going solo has its perks, and ways to connect with fans.

https://www.srvvlgd.com/

#134b Lawrence Arms (Oh! Calcutta!) PART 2 with Greg from Unscripted Moments Apr 18, 2023

This is the second part of a two part episode on Lawrence Arms Oh! Calcutta. This episode features a track by track discussion of the album starting with Beyond the Embarrassing Style. The first four tracks were discussed in the first part.

#134a Lawrence Arms (Oh! Calcutta!) PART 1 with Greg from Unscripted Moments Apr 11, 2023

Greg from Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi joins us to talk about the Lawrence Arm's Oh! Calcutta. In this first part of a two part episode, we discuss the making of the album, how we got into the band, and the first four tracks.

Next week Part 2 will feature the remainder of the album!

#133 Unwritten Law (Unwritten Law) with Wayne Mar 14, 2023

My pal and frequent guest Wayne joins the show to discuss Unwritten Law's 1998 self titled album on Interscope Records.

#132 AFI (Black Sails in the Sunset) with Scott Cadaver Feb 28, 2023

Scott helps break down and appreciate AFI's amazing Black Sails in the Sunset. Track listing goof ups, enter Jade Puget, $1,000 from Nitro, and just what the hell is Exsanguination anyway? It's all here.

https://afireinside.net/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-drive-in/id1478839226

#131 The Brokedowns (Maximum Khaki) with Kris, Jon, & Mustafa Feb 14, 2023

The Brokedowns join the show to share details about their new album Maximum Khaki. Lots of laughs and silliness as we discuss all manner of things, oh and the record too.

https://www.thebrokedowns.com/

https://www.redscare.net/site/

https://www.facebook.com/katiehovlandpr/

#130 Against All Authority (Destroy What Destroys You) with Danny Lore Jan 17, 2023

AAA vocalist/bassist Danny Lore joins the show to talk about the band's debut album Destroy What Destroys You.

#129 Black Flag (Damaged) with Adam Ape Jan 03, 2023

My pal Adam and I break down Black Flag's Damaged, hitting on the revolving door of vocalists, the legal trouble with Unicorn, Spot's opinion of adding another guitar, and of course how coffee was used to simulate blood. It's all here!

#128 Sludgeworth (Losers of the Year) w/ Dan, Adam, & Brian Dec 20, 2022

Dan Schafer, Adam White, & Brian McQuaid join J Prozac and I for a chat about Losers of the Year and the vinyl release on Red Scare Records.

#127 Bad Brains (Rock For Light) with Justin from Neckscars Dec 06, 2022

Justin from New York's Neckscars joins the show to talk Rock For Light by the Bad Brains.

https://neckscars.bandcamp.com/album/dont-panic

#126 CF98 (This Is Fine) with Karolina and Mateusz Oct 25, 2022

Vocalist Karolina and guitarist Mateusz from Polish punk band CF98 join the show to talk about their fantastic new record This Is Fine. How do Everything Sucks, The Naked Gun, a meme about a dog, and Polish politics all connect here? Tune in! Find out!

https://cf98.bandcamp.com/

https://www.soundspeedrecords.com/cf98

#125 Bad Religion (The Gray Race) with Brian Baker Oct 04, 2022

Bad Religion guitarist Brian Baker joins us to talk about 1996's The Gray Race.

#124 Sublime (40 Oz. to Freedom) with Ben Sep 20, 2022

My friend Ben and I discuss Sublime's 40 Oz to Freedom and the fascinating story of how it all came together.

#123 Much the Same (Survive) with Frank Tsoukalas Sep 06, 2022

Much the Same bassist Frank joins the show to discuss the writing, recording, and Taco Bell eating of Survive on Nitro Records.

#122 Social Distortion (Social Distortion) with Luis Aug 09, 2022

My pal Luis joins me to chat about Social Distortion's self titled 1990 major label debut.

#121 Buck-O-Nine (Barfly) with Jonas Kleiner Aug 02, 2022

Buck-O-Nine guitarist Jonas Kleiner takes us through the band's spectacular mix of covers and originals; titled Barfly.

#120 Yotam Ben Horin (Young Forever) with Yotam Ben Horin Jul 26, 2022

Useless ID's Yotam Ben Horin joins the podcast to discuss his new solo album Young Forever. Ben takes us through how a quick trip to the Santa Monica pier motivated him, driving through Europe with no headlights, how Jim from Jimmy Eat World played a part in the music, and much much more. Check it out!

https://www.patreon.com/yotambenhorin

https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/yotam-ben-horin

#119 Rise Against (Revolutions Per Minute) with Sammy Warm Hands (Take 92/DFS) Jul 19, 2022

Fellow podcaster and Batman fan Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast to discuss Revolutions Per Minute by Rise Against.

Check out Sammy's band Dead Fucking Serious at

https://take92.bandcamp.com/album/klandemic

#118 The Methadones (This Won't Hurt) with Dan, Pete, & Simon Jul 12, 2022

The Methadones drop in to give us some details on playing shows again, getting This Won't Hurt on vinyl and of course some details about the great album; my favorite Methadones album!

Red Scare

https://www.redscare.net/site/

#117 Green Day (Kerplunk) with Glenn Jul 05, 2022

Glenn (Pavid Vermin, Obscurest Vinyl) joins the show to talk about Green Day's Kerplunk.

#116 NOFX (Punk in Drublic) with Josh Kemble (FAMILY?cast, Saint Didacus) Jun 28, 2022

Josh returns to talk about NOFX's Punk in Drublic!

#115 The Replacements (Tim) with Adam Taylor Jun 21, 2022

My pal Adam and I lay out the story of the Replacements and their amazing album simply titled Tim. Who the hell is Tim? And why did the band get banned from SNL? And what did Tommy Ramone have to do with all of this? Check out the episode now!

#114 Chaser (Dreamers) with Mike LeDonne Jun 14, 2022

Chaser vocalist Mike LeDonne joins the podcast to take us through the band's 2021 album Dreamers. Mike shares insights into recording the album, sitting on it for a year, who the band's major influences are and we end up talking about No Use For A Name a lot. Perfect.

#113 Pennywise (Unknown Road) with Tafty Jun 07, 2022

My long time friend Tafty comes back on the show to discuss Pennywise and Unknown Road. The road was anything but known at the time with Jim leaving and Jason taking over on vocals. Randy joined on bass. Jim comes back and then Jason leaves. Randy stays on bass.

https://pennywisdom.com/

#112 The Stereo (Thirteen & Three Hundred) with Jamie Woolford May 31, 2022

Jamie from the Stereo connects the band's first album to their latest on this week's episode. Two albums for the price of one. Well, it's free so check it out!

https://thestereo.bandcamp.com/

#111 Pulley (The Golden Life) with Scott Radinsky May 17, 2022

Pulley vocalist Scott Radinsky joins the show to fill us in on the band's 8th studio album The Golden Life.

#110 Link 80 (The Struggle Continues) with Adam Davis (Omnigone/Link 80) May 03, 2022

Adam Davis returns to talk about the writing and recording of Link 80's 2000 album The Struggle Continues on Asian Man Records.

#109 Pilfers (Pilfers) with Coolie Ranx Apr 05, 2022

Coolie Ranx of Pilfers joins the show to talk about his latest solo music and to take us through the writing and recording of Pilfers debut album.

https://coolieranx.bandcamp.com/album/days-gone-by-2

#108 Big D & the Kids Table (Do Your Art) with David McWane Mar 29, 2022

Big D vocalist David McWane joins the show to discuss the creation of the band's latest album Do Your Art. This was the album I needed in 2021. David takes us through it.

#107 Angus (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) with Steve from Symphony of Distraction Mar 15, 2022

Green Day, Ash, Dance Hall Crashers, Riverdales, Smoking Popes, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Muffs, Tilt, Pansy Division and Love Split Love are delved into as well as the goofy teen flick that tied all these bands together for one amazing soundtrack. Steve from Symphony of Distraction joins the show!

#106 Strung Out (Exile in Oblivion) with Jake Kiley Mar 01, 2022

Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley joins the show to discuss the making of Exile in Oblivion. We chat about the state of the Warped Tour in the mid 2000s, guitar solos, choosing the art work, digital music and working with Matt Hyde.

#105 LiMP (Guitarded) with Phil and Johnny Feb 23, 2022

LiMP vocalist/guitarist Phil and drummer Johnny join the podcast to tell us about the making of both the Fine Girl EP and Guitarded. We go into the recording, connecting with new guitarist Doug, and opening for the Foo Fighters.

#104 Alkaline Trio (Maybe I'll Catch Fire) with Elena Feb 15, 2022

Elena joins the show to discuss A3's Maybe I'll Catch Fire. We discuss the tensions around making the album, finding a potato in a guitar case, the band's love of dirty jokes, the spontaneous opportunity for an album cover and more.

https://alkalinetrio.com/

https://www.mablesyndrome.com/

#103 Dan Vapid & the Cheats (Escape Velocity) with Dan Vapid Feb 01, 2022

The incredible Dan Vapid joins the show to discuss Escape Velocity, the latest album from Dan Vapid & the Cheats. My pal J Prozac joins in on the discussion on musical influences, song writing, how Covid threw the brakes on everything, and Dan's unique approach to writing this album. We also go into a bit of Dan's history and various bands.

https://danvapidandthecheats.bandcamp.com/album/escape-velocity

#102 Russ Rankin (Come Together Fall Apart) with Russ Jan 25, 2022

Good Riddance vocalist Russ Rankin joins the show to talk about his great solo record Come Together Fall Apart out this Friday on SBAM Records.

https://shop.sbam.rocks/

https://www.say-10.com/store/russ-rankin-come-together-fall-apart/

#101 The Last Gang (Noise Noise Noise) with Brenna Red Jan 11, 2022

Noise Noise Noise was my number one album from 2021. Guitarist/vocalist Brenna Red joins the show to discuss writing the album, recording with Cameron Webb, bouncing ideas of Fat Mike and Yotam Ben Horin, and trying to tour during the pandemic.

https://www.thelastgang.com/

#100 No Use For A Name (Leche Con Carne) with Rory and Steve Dec 14, 2021

No Use drummer Rory Koff and bassist Steve Papoutsis join the show for our 100th episode to talk about Leche Con Carne. Exploding cigarettes, NHL '95, haunted studios, the first Warped Tour, it's all here. Check it out!

#99 Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Ska Core the Devil & More) with Christian and Mike from Skappository Dec 07, 2021

Christian and Mike from the Long Island ska band Skappository join me to talk about the Bosstones EP Ska Core the Devil and More, a collection of covers, live stuff, and an upcoming song from Don't Know How to Party.

https://www.facebook.com/Skappository/

#98 Reel Big Fish (Why Do They Rock So Hard) with Scott Klopfenstein Nov 30, 2021

One time RBF trumpet player and vocalist Scott joins me to talk Why Do They Rock So Hard.

https://www.scottklopfenstein.com/

#97 Homegrown (Act Your Age) with Kyle Nov 16, 2021

Kyle from the Having A Blast Podcast joins the show to talk about Homegrown's 1998 album Act Your Age.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-a-blast-with-kyle-devlin/id1538013249

#96 Mad Caddies (Just One More) with Chuck Robertson Nov 02, 2021

Mad Caddies vocalist Chuck Robertson joins us to talk Just One More. Chuck also tells us about his fantastic solo album and his secret wish to be a drummer.

Check out Chuck Robertson & Friends

http://chuckrobertsonandfriends.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chuckrobertsonandfriends/?hl=en

#95 The Gaslight Anthem (The '59 Sound) with Ben Oct 26, 2021

My pal Ben and I discuss Gaslight Anthem's The '59 Sound. A great story about a band who captured something really special. A career making album.

#94 Millencolin (Life on a Plate) with Mathias Farm Oct 12, 2021

My pal Scott from The Softer Side joins me for a chat with Mathias Farm on the making of Millencolin's Life on a Plate. We also dig into the tracks!

#93 Lifetime (Jersey's Best Dancers) with Bob from I Wanna Party With Bob Sep 28, 2021

Bob from the podcast I Wanna Party With Bob drops in to discuss Lifetime's 1997 album Jersey's Best Dancers.

https://www.iwannapartywithbob.com/podcasts

#92 Five Iron Frenzy (Our Newest Album Ever) with Matt from On the Upbeat Ska podcast Sep 14, 2021

Matt from the great ska podcast On the Upbeat joins the show to look at Five Iron Frenzy's second album Our Newest Album Ever.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-upbeat/id1477872199

#91 Mu330 (Crab Rangoon) with Aaron Carnes Aug 31, 2021

In Defense of Ska author and podcaster Aaron Carnes joins the show to discuss Mu330's 1997 Asian Man Records release Crab Rangoon.

Pick up Aaron's book at https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/aaron-carnes-in-defense-of-ska

Check out his podcast https://aaroncarnes.substack.com/

About In Defense of Ska:

"Why doesn’t ska get its due as a rich, diverse genre the way punk, metal, hip-hop and electronic music does? Or more to the point, why are ska fans so embarrassed of this music they love? The era of ska shame is officially over. In Defense of Ska is the much-needed response to years of ska-mockery. No longer do ska fans need to hide in the basement, skanking alone in their sharp suits, slim ties and porkpie hats. Now the time to take to the streets and fight music snobbery, or at least crank up the ska without being teased ruthlessly.

In a mix of interviews, essays, personal stories, historical snapshots, obscure anecdotes, and think pieces, In Defense of Ska dissects, analyzes and celebrates ska in exactly the way fans have been craving for decades. This book will enlist ska-lovers as soldiers in the ska army, and challenge ska-haters’ prejudices to the core." - From Clash Books website

#90 Fenix TX (Lechuza) with Damon De La Paz Aug 17, 2021

Drummer Damon De La Paz takes us through the writing and recording of Fenix TX's Lechuza. Working with Jerry Finn, using Steven Adler's Appetite for Destruction snare drum, and pushing the band's sound. It's all here.

#89 The Misfits (Static Age) with MichaelXCrusty Aug 02, 2021

MichaelXCrusty from the Miserable Failure Podcast and videographer for Mikey and his Uke joins the show to talk Static Age, the shelved debut album from The Misfits.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-miserable-failure-podcast/id1553825021

#88 Refused (The Shape of Punk to Come) with Wayne Jul 27, 2021

A couple of my old bandmates and I sit in the same room and discuss the magnificent The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused.

#87 Buck-O-Nine (28 Teeth) with Jonas Kleiner Jul 20, 2021

Buck-O-Nine guitarist Jonas Kleiner joins the show to take us through the band's 1997 breakout record 28 Teeth. From using Neil Young's guitars to taking abuse from Primus fans, you won't want to miss this one.

https://www.buckonine.com/

#86 The Queers (Don't Back Down) with Wyatt from Sail On Podcast Jul 13, 2021

We're not backing down from a look at one of the greatest pop punk albums, The Queers' Don't Back Down on Lookout Records. Wyatt from the amazing Beach Boys podcast Sail On joins the show.

Sail On - https://www.patreon.com/sailon

#85 Descendents (Milo Goes to College) with Pat Decline Jul 06, 2021

Pat from The Decline returns to talk about the Descendents and Milo Goes to College.

https://descendents.tumblr.com/

https://thedeclinemusic.bandcamp.com/

#84 Good Riddance (A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion) with Josh from Dogwood/Family Cast? Jun 22, 2021

Josh from the band Dogwood and the podcast The Family Cast? joins Talking Records to discuss the Good Riddance classic A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-cast/id1552110359

http://grpunk.com/

#83 The Ergs! (Dork Rock Cork Rod) with Mikey Erg Jun 15, 2021

My pal Phil from local band Scorpion Porch assists me in grilling Mikey Erg on The Ergs! classic Dork Rock Cork Rod.

https://theergs.bandcamp.com/album/dorkrockcorkrod

https://scorpionporch.bandcamp.com/

#82 Lagwagon (Let's Talk About Feelings) with Mark DeSalvo Jun 08, 2021

Album artist Mark DeSalvo joins the show to talk Let's Talk About Feelings. We discuss the songs and how the artwork came together.

http://www.markdesalvo.com/index.html

https://www.sonicartoriginals.com/markdesalvo

https://www.lagwagon.com/

#81 Bouncing Souls (self titled) with Greg from Unscripted Moments Jun 01, 2021

Greg from Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi stops by to discuss the Bouncing Souls self titled Epitaph debut.

https://unscriptedmoments.libsyn.com/

https://www.bouncingsouls.com/

#80 Less Than Jake (GNV FLA) with Vinnie Fiorello May 25, 2021

Vinnie (Less Than Jake/The Inevitables) joins the show to take us down the wooded path to Atlas Studios where GNV FLA was recorded.

https://www.theinevitables.world/

https://lessthanjake.com/

#79 Bayside (Killing Time) with Jay Young May 18, 2021

Jay returns to the podcast for a full album breakdown of Bayside's remarkable 2011 album Killing Time. We discuss the powerful vocals, a shredding guitar solo, and how maybe one of the best songs on Killing Time is not technically on Killing Time.

Also check out Jay on...

Episode 21 Midtown (Living Well is the Best Revenge)

Episode 6 Weezer (The Blue Album)

#78 Rancid (Let's Go) with Chad May 11, 2021

My friend Chad and I tackle all 23 songs on Rancid's 1994 classic Let's Go, discussing the music's impact on our lives and how Rancid was one of the early punk band's that caught our attention.

#77 Johnny Socko (Full Trucker Effect) with Josh Silbert and RJ from On the Upbeat Ska May 04, 2021

Saxophone player Josh Silbert joins the show to take us through the story behind the fake movie soundtrack Full Trucker Effect. RJ from the ska podcast On the Upbeat joins us for a look into this hilarious concept.

Check out On the Upbeat on Spotify, Apple podcast, Overcast, Stitcher and more.

Check out Coolidge at CoolidgeTheBand.com

Find Johnny Socko music on Spotify

#76 Frenzal Rhomb (A Man's Not A Camel) with Lindsay McDougall Apr 27, 2021

Frenzal Rhomb guitarist Lindsay McDougall joins the show to share how Frenzal Rhomb got back on Fat Mike's radar, what it was like recording with the guys from Pennywise hanging around, and how they turned the ARIA award show into a bloodbath.

#75 Nirvana (In Utero) with Cyclone J Apr 20, 2021

My old college buddy Jason and I talk about how we got into Nirvana and the masterpiece of noise that would be the band's final album, In Utero.

#74 Sugarcult (Start Static) with Marko DeSantis Apr 13, 2021

Sugarcult guitarist Marko joins the podcast to take us through the formation of Sugarcult, the band's debut album Start Static, and looking back on it twenty years later.

#73 The Wailers (The Wailing Wailers) with Joey Altruda Apr 06, 2021

Musician, writer, artist, and record collector Joey Altruda joins the show. Maybe you haven't heard Bob Marley's first collection of songs along with Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. This is a compelling story about those early days at Studio One.

#72 Less Than Jake (Borders & Boundaries) with Chris DeMakes Mar 30, 2021

Ryan from the band Mixtapes/Massive Nights joins me for a chat with Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake. Chris takes us through the making of their Fat Wreck offering Borders & Boundaries, and then Ryan and I break down the tracks.

https://lessthanjake.com/

https://massivenightsohio.bandcamp.com/album/trash-pop

#71 Face to Face (Big Choice) with Kristen & Jessica from Mable Syndrome Mar 23, 2021

Talking Records teams up with Mable Syndrome to discuss Face to Face's classic Big Choice! Kristen and Jessica join the show in a great podcast crossover.

https://www.mablesyndrome.com/

http://facetofacemusic.com/

#70 Green Day (Nimrod) with DJ Rossstar Mar 16, 2021

Ross and I discuss all 18 tracks of Green Day's experimental 1997 album Nimrod. From classic pop punk to ballads, to surf songs, and whatever King For a Day is, we break down the whole album.

All music used to aid and facilitate a better understanding of the album.

#69 Limp (Pop & Disorderly) with Phil Ensor Mar 09, 2021

Guitarist/vocalist Phil from Limp takes me through the early days of Limp and the events that lead to Pop & Disorderly on Honest Don's in 1997.

All music used to underscore points and explanation.

#68 Mustard Plug (Evildoers Beware) with Colin and Dave Mar 02, 2021

Colin and Dave from Mustard Plug join the podcast to talk about recording at the Blasting Room in the early days of the studio, the revolving door of horn players, and how the album sat around for almost a year before release.

Check out www.mustardplug.com

Grab vinyl at https://mustard-plug-merch.myshopify.com/

All music clips used to aid and enhance understanding of the topic being discussed.

#67 Sum 41 (Does This Look Infected?) with Cone & Mike Elfers Feb 23, 2021

Sum 41 bassist Cone joins Mike (JV Allstars, Punknews.org, Who's Zoomin' Who?) and I to discuss the band's 2002 record Does This Look Infected?

#66 The Ramones (Rocket to Russia) with Allie from Pilates Punx Feb 16, 2021

Allie from Pilates Punx joins the podcast to discuss The Ramones classic Rocket to Russia and all the doodles on the back cover. We talk about her independently owned business, playing local shows together back in the day, and how we were both in the same marching band class for two weeks.

#65 Steve Caballero Feb 09, 2021

Steve Caballero joins the podcast to talk hot rods, his favorite records, his new band Urethane, his input into the Pro Skater games, and a whole lot more.

#64 Dance Hall Crashers (Lockjaw) with Karina and Jason Jan 26, 2021

Karina and Jason from the Dance Hall Crashers join me to discuss 1995's Lockjaw.

#63 The Clash (London Calling) with Alex Jan 19, 2021

Alex from the Vinyl__Tap joins the podcast to discuss the amazing 1979 album London Calling by the Clash. We pick our favorite songs from the double LP and chat about the album's impact on us.

#62 Link 80 (17 Reasons) with Adam Davis Jan 12, 2021

Adam Davis from Link 80/Omnigone joins the show to discuss Link 80's explosive 1997 punk/ska album 17 Reasons. Adam shares stories about being in the band, how the band completely changed his life, and we both somehow end up revealing our ages.

#61 Pulley (Matters) with Scott Radinsky Jan 05, 2021

Pulley vocalist Scott Radinsky joins the podcast to fill us in on the band's 2004 album Matters.

#60 Symphony of Distraction (Horse) with Jay Stewart Dec 29, 2020

Jay Stewart from Symphony of Distraction/SecondShot stops by to share with us the innovation of recording an album when you live across the country from your band, the DIY ethics in a technology world, and how punk works on a piano.

Check out Symphony of Distraction on Bandcamp!

#59 Bonus Christmas Episode 2 (Christmas Songs) with a bunch of people Dec 15, 2020

Hang out under the mistletoe in your reindeer turtle neck and tune into this special bonus episode of Talking Records. This is our second annual collection of favorite Christmas songs.

#58 The Specials (S/T) with Chris Graue Dec 08, 2020

Film maker, song writer, and all around ska enthusiast Chris Graue helps me break down the 1979 debut from Coventry's The Specials.

#57 Teen Idols (Teen Idols) with Matt Drastic Dec 01, 2020

My pal J Prozac and I catch up with Teen Idols/Less Than Jake drummer Matt Drastic to talk about the first Teen Idols record.

#56 Bad Religion (Suffer) with Nate from the Vinyl Guide Nov 24, 2020

Nate returns to the show to discuss Bad Religion's classic 1988 album Suffer.

Make sure you check out the Vinyl Guide podcast:

The Vinyl Guide

*Intro clip thanks to the Vinyl Guide

#55 Weezer (Pinkerton) with Christian from The Feels Nov 17, 2020

Christian from the band The Feels joins the show to discuss Weezer's sophomore album Pinkerton and the various adventures that led to its formation.

The Feels

Songs From the Black Hole on Youtube

#54 No Use For A Name (Feel Good Record of the Year) with Rory and Dave Nov 10, 2020

Drummer Rory Koff and guitarist Dave Nassie join the podcast to talk about the fun and collaborative process of making No Use's final album.

#53 All (Mass Nerder) with Bill Stevenson Nov 03, 2020

Bill Stevenson stops by to help fellow record collector Lara and I discuss All and the band's fantastic record Mass Nerder.

#52 The Suicide Machines (Battle Hymns) with Jason Navarro Oct 27, 2020

Band vocalist Jason Navarro helps my friend Chris and I better understand the band's sophomore effort Battle Hymns, a mix of punk, hardcore, and ska. PUNCK! JAH!

#51 Bonus Episode (Side Projects) with a bunch of people Oct 20, 2020

Pat Decline, Yotam Ben Horin, Christian, Glenn of Pavid Vermin, Scott from the Softer Side, Dylan, and Aaron from the Growing Up Punk Podcast all help me find awesome side projects bands have been a part of. There are so many!

#50 Goldfinger (S/T) with Charlie Paulson Oct 13, 2020

Goldfinger guitarist Charlie Paulson joins Craig, Tafty, and I in breaking down the band's debut album! A great way to celebrate our 50th episode!

#49 Propagandhi (Supporting Caste) with Scott from the Softer Side Oct 06, 2020

Scott from Jacksonville FL, punk band the Softer Side helps me plunge into these jam packed songs from Propagandhi's 2009 album Supporting Caste.

#48 Nada Surf (High/Low) with Jack Sep 29, 2020

Jack and I teamed up in middle school and then beyond to discover as much great music as possible. An early favorite was this stellar debut by rock group Nada Surf. Tune in to hear us go down memory lane and reveal all the lyrics we misheard.

#47 Face to Face (Face to Face) with Aaron from Growing Up Punk Sep 22, 2020

Talking Records and Growing Up Punk combine forces for the ultimate podcast crossover event. Or so we believe so. Aaron and I discuss Face to Face's self titled album from 1996.

#46 The Decline (Flash Gordon Ramsay Street) with Pat Decline Sep 15, 2020

Pat from the band The Decline joins me to discuss his band's killer record. We cover everything from broken arms, swooping magpies, crazy album titles, and avocado on toast. All of this without wandering off topic. You can't miss this one.

The Decline Bandcamp

#45 Bigwig (Stay Asleep) with Christian from the Jersey Interchange Sep 08, 2020

Welcoming Christian to the show to talk about the formidable Bigwig and their 1999 album Stay Asleep. We also talk about his project the Jersey Interchange and how you can hear Jersey musicians covering Jersey bands!

The Jersey Interchange

#44 Nerf Herder (Nerf Herder) with Glenn Sep 01, 2020

Glenn from Pavid Vermin and I break down the hilarious gem that is Nerf Herder's debut album. Jumping from My Records to Arista, but not before some lyrical changes. It's a great story, check it out!

Pavid Vermin Bandcamp

#43 The Ataris (Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits) with Dylan Aug 25, 2020

Dylan and I discuss The Ataris classic Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits. Released on Kung Fu Records in 1999, the band taught us how to get deeply personal.

#42 Useless ID (Redemption) with Yotam Ben Horin Aug 18, 2020

Singer and bassist of Useless ID, Yotam Ben Horin and I talk about the band's 2005 album Redemption, hanging out at the Blasting Room, fitting in with the band, Pet Sounds, and more.

#41 Save Ferris (It Means Everything) with Tara from Half Past Two Aug 11, 2020

Tara from OC ska band Half Past Two joins me to talk about fellow OC ska band Save Ferris. You can actually hear me trying to contain my jealousy of all the great shows Tara has been to.

www.halfpasttwoska.com

Half Past Two Bandcamp

Half Past YouTube

#40 Jimmy Eat World (Clarity) with Heath from Midtown Aug 04, 2020

Welcoming Midtown guitarist Heath to the show to talk about Jimmy Eat World and the most satisfying of journeys, Clarity.

#39 Strung Out (Transmission.Alpha.Delta) with Jordan Burns and Craig Jul 28, 2020

Craig and I chat with beat keeper Jordan Burns about his final record with Strung Out and what it was like to record it.

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#38 The Get Up Kids (Something to Write Home About) with Wayne Jul 21, 2020

Wayne and I reminisce about listening to this album a whole heck of a lot and what an impact it had on a genre it never claimed to be a part of. Is that a run-on sentence?

#37 Much the Same (Quitters Never Win) with Chris McGrath Jul 14, 2020

With the rerelease of their debut album, I fire a bunch of questions at Much the Same guitarist/singer Chris McGrath. We talk about floods, Rise Against, the friend zone, touring with A Wilhelm Scream, and much more.

#36 Bouncing Souls (Hopeless Romantic) with Josh Jul 07, 2020

Josh and I wear our hearts on our sleeves as we drop the needle on Hopeless Romantic by "Those New Jersey Mooches" the Bouncing Souls.

#35 Bonus Episode (Summer Songs) with a bunch of people Jun 30, 2020

Slap on some sunblock and listen in as recent guests tell me their go to summer jams.

#34 Alkaline Trio (From Here to Infirmary) with Jeff Jun 23, 2020

Jeff from Western MA punk band Funzzle and I agree that love songs are better if you include a gouged eyeball. Hear us break down Alkaline Trio's third album From Here to Infirmary.

#33 Operation Ivy (Energy) with Mike Park from Asian Man Records Jun 16, 2020

Mike and I talk about the greatest ska/punk band of all time! We also mention sneaking into shows and dumpster diving for CDs.

#32 Mxpx (Life in General) with Scott Jun 09, 2020

My pal Scott from the band The Creepin' Cadavers and I discuss growing up with Life in General, Mxpx's break through album.

#31 The State of the Podcast (Year 1) bonus episode Jun 03, 2020

Hi everyone! Celebrating one year of podcasting! This is just a quick hello and a brief history of how and why the podcast started. This episode also features some unused interview excerpts from No Use drummer Rory Koff, Midtown guitarist Heath Saraceno, and Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley. Thanks to everyone who made our first year an awesome one!

#30 No Use For A Name (More Betterness part 2) with Rory Koff and Craig May 26, 2020

This is the second part of our episode on No Use For A Name's 1999 album More Betterness. In this second part, Craig and I chat with No Use drummer Rory Koff about the album, the band, and life after the band.

#29 No Use For A Name (More Betterness part 1) with Craig May 19, 2020

This is part one of a two part episode. In part one, Craig and I discuss our reactions to first hearing the record, then we break down the tracks, and discuss the art.

In part two, coming next week, Craig and I interview No Use drummer Rory Koff about More Betterness. He shares some great stories about the band at the time and then clues us into what he's been up to these days.

#28 Green Day (Insomniac) with Adam May 12, 2020

I teamed up with fellow Green Day fanatic Adam to discuss the band's angrier, heavier, and in our opinion superior follow up to their mega album, Dookie.

#27 Bonus Episode (Cover Songs) with a bunch of people May 05, 2020

Nothing beats a band you like covering a song you like, right? So what makes a good cover song? Sometimes it's even possible for a band to turn a song you never liked into one you enjoy. A bunch of friends share their favorite cover songs with me.

#26 Pennywise (Full Circle) with Tafty and Randy from Pennywise Apr 28, 2020

Tafty and I have bonded over a great many things in the 32 years we've known each other. This album holds a special place in our hearts; it served as the soundtrack to one of the best summers of our friendship. We also check in with band bassist Randy Bradbury.

#25 Strung Out (Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues) with Craig, and Jake from Strung Out Apr 21, 2020

Craig and I hit Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley with a bunch of questions about our favorite Strung Out record.

#24 Minor Threat (First Two 7") with Nate from the Vinyl Guide Apr 14, 2020

I am very pleased to welcome Nate, from the Vinyl Guide podcast on to talk about Minor Threat and their first two 7 inch records. I'm a huge fan of the Vinyl Guide and it was rad to connect with him.

The Vinyl Guide Click here to check out Nate's podcast The Vinyl Guide.

#23 Less Than Jake (Losing Streak) with Tony and Chris Apr 07, 2020

From our respective homes, the DiSanto brothers and I connected through the magic of the internet to discuss Less Than Jake's major label debut. For the three of us, this was one of the first third wave ska bands we fell in love with. We mention baritone saxophones a lot.

#22 Let's Get the Band Back Together (Bonus Episode) with Craig and Jay Young Apr 01, 2020

Welcome to a bonus, special interest episode of Talking Records. For this one, we were pleased to discover we had left the mics on when we got to talking about our local bands. Listen in as Craig, Jay and, I wander down memory lane and share stories about our time coming up together through our local western Massachusetts scene. It was a fun conversation and seemed too priceless not to share.

https://nointention.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuicP-PZuWo&fbclid=IwAR2OXFHn9LZKcXTOtvCelEeMP6ifuPv-9PMnPA-Mr9SOVYUnsIupCm-47E0

#21 Midtown (Living Well is the Best Revenge) with Jay Young Mar 25, 2020

Jay and I have been bonding over this record for years. For this episode, we venture back to the early 2000’s pop punk and emo boom to discuss one of the few bands who made a lasting impression on us.

#20 New Pornographers (Twin Cinema) with Kelsey Mar 11, 2020

Kelsey unknowingly introduced me to this band in 2008. Twelve years later we're back to break down the New Pornographer's classic Twin Cinema.

#19 Talking Records Mixtape Vol. 1 (90's Punk) with Craig Feb 26, 2020

A special bonus episode of Talking Records! For this one, Craig and I compile our favorite punk songs from the 90's onto a mixtape.

Check out our Spotify playlist with all the songs featured on the show!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cTsxofrpkAzxwFOT0cGQk?si=vDj8Fu7bQ-uYbO_Axv_-iw

#18 NOFX (So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes) with Matt Feb 19, 2020

Matt and I listen through NOFX's 1997 album So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes and gush about how great it sounds.

#17 The Slackers (Peculiar) with Josh Feb 05, 2020

Josh and I pour ourselves some coffee to discuss Russian novels, politics, miming air saxophone, and hobbits. Nothing peculiar about any of that.

#16 Ramones (Pleasant Dreams) with J Prozac, Donna, and Craig Jan 22, 2020

A whole bunch of us fanatics piled into one room to talk about the often over looked Ramones album Pleasant Dreams.

#15 Descendents (Everything Sucks) with Phil Jan 08, 2020

Phil and I discuss the Descendents mighty return with 1996's Everything Sucks. The band's previous album had come out nine years before! For many of us, this was our introduction to a great band.

#14 Reel Big Fish (Turn the Radio Off) with Craig Dec 26, 2019

Craig and I look back on the Summer of Ska and Reel Big Fish's huge 1996 album Turn the Radio Off.

#13 Bonus Christmas Episode (Christmas Songs) with a bunch of people Dec 12, 2019

Top off your Marty Moose glass with some more eggnog and tune into this special bonus episode of Talking Records. Friends, family, and I talk about our favorite Christmas songs of all time.

#12 Mad Caddies (Duck and Cover) with Tony Dec 03, 2019

Tony and I discuss the ska/punk/jazz/dixieland band the Mad Caddies and their 1998 Fat Wreck Chords debut, Duck and Cover.

#11 Bush (Sixteen Stone) with Wayne Nov 20, 2019

Wayne and I relive our youth and discuss the five single spawning debut album by Bush, Sixteen Stone.

#09 Millencolin (Pennybridge Pioneers) with Chris Oct 07, 2019

Chris and I butcher the name of the band's home town while we discuss growth, independence, and motorized scooters on Millencolin's 2000 album Pennybridge Pioneers.

#08 Lagwagon (Double Plaidnium) with Craig Sep 03, 2019

This is it! My, "if you were stranded on a deserted island and could only pick one" record. Craig helps me break down Lagwagon's 1997 album Double Plaidnium.

#07 Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin 1) with my dad Jul 30, 2019

My dad stops by to talk about Led Zeppelin's self titled 1969 debut album.

#06 Weezer (The Blue Album) with Jay Young Jul 19, 2019

Jay and I discuss Weezer's 1994 debut most simply call the Blue Album.

#05 Bad Religion (Process of Belief) with Andrea Jul 04, 2019

Andrea and I brush up on our vocabulary while we discuss Bad Religion's 2002 album Process of Belief.

#04 Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Question the Answers) with Chris Jun 20, 2019

I toss Chris into the world of podcasting as we discuss the Mighty Mighty Bosstones 1994 record Question the Answers.

#03 Lillingtons (Death by Television) with J Prozac Jun 11, 2019

J Prozac and I ponder aliens, monsters, and b-movies while discussing the Lillington's landmark album Death by Television.