Τα καλύτερα MC Lars podcast (2024)

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In Defense of Ska episode 196: MC Lars 1:06:57

15d ago1:06:57

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While the late 2000s wasn't exactly a booming time for the genre of ska, the 2009 ska-injected song "The Gigantic Robot Kills" was able to leave its mark. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes nerdcore rapper MC Lars to talk about the story behind the song, his history with the genre, and more. "The Gigantic Robot Kills" was the prod…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 198: Aaron Carnes (Author of In Defense of Ska, Flat Planet, Fashion Police) 1:46:59

1d ago1:46:59

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This week, we have a HUGE guest. It’s Aaron Carnes, the author of the expanded 2nd edition of In Defense of Ska! Oh goodness. Wait, that’s our co-host! So Adam Davis will take over. He’s even brought his own co-host, Tara Hahn of the band, Half Past Two. Since the expanded 2nd edition of In Defense of Ska was just released, Adam wanted to ask a bun…

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Behind The Curtain: Supernova panel with Five Iron Frenzy and Catbite 22:36

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Supernova was a lot of fun this year. It included a “Ska-ducation” author tent where many talented ska authors got to host interesting discussions at the festival. For mine, I brought on members of Five Iron Frenzy (Reese Roper, Andrew Verdecchio) and Catbite (Tim Hildebrand, Ben Parry). We talked about all-things ska. I read a snippet from my book…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 197: Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Returns 1:31:06

8d ago1:31:06

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Most fans might not consider Fall Out Boy particularly ska-ish, but there's actually a strong connection between the band and the genre. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes back a fan-favorite guest, Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump, to chat more about his appreciation for ska, his favorite bands in the scene, and more. Liste…

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"Isle Thing" with Insane Ian 1:54:17

10d ago1:54:17

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It’s track number four for this season of the show, and Ian gets a prize for “most words spoke.” Chew on a toothpick just to try to look cool. Have a funky cold medina or a moscow mule. Weird Al’s cast makes a big party with Emo Philips and Billy Barty. When the Thumb drive’s a thumb, its gonna be great. Watch Captain Chesapeake in the Chesapeake b…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 195: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) 56:46

22d ago56:46

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Earlier this year, while FIDLAR were on stage opening for Oliver Tree in Philadelphia, lead singer/guitarist Zac Carper told the crowd, “I think we are becoming a Ska band.” It’s an ongoing joke, but one rooted in a dash of truth. This week, we bring Zac on the show to understand just how much ska shaped his musicality. Zac comes from Hawaii, a sta…

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"Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars" with Sal Testa 1:21:22

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We got another episode for your ears just give us three steps and you’ll laugh to tears. How can you tell if a song’s A.I.? We didn’t know our guest was a milk jug guy. If you’re working on an album and wanna work with Prince, you have to catch a flight to Minneapolis. Who’s today’s working snooty bad guy? Live from ABC, it’s Friday Night! It’s tim…

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In Defense of Ska ep 194: Raylin Joy (The Calamatix) 48:44

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With their debut album having just dropped on September 20th, The Calamatix are hoping to make a name for themselves in the contemporary ska scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes The Calamatix's lead singer, Raylin Joy, to talk about the band's new self-titled album, her many songwriting sessions with Tim Armstrong, and more. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 193: Ume (Kill Lincoln, Cutie Pi, Party Like It’s…) 1:06:38

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In the current era of ska music, Kill Lincoln have established themselves as one of the leading figures. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Kill Linoln's trombonist Ume to talk about joining the group, the band's upcoming album No Normal, and more. Listen now. Ume tells the story about how he discovered ska when he was in Japan an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 192: Paul Hyman (Bad Manners) 1:20:31

1M ago1:20:31

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Thanks in part to hit songs like "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" and "My Girl Lollipop," Bad Manners were one of the most notable groups to come from the '80s ska revival in Britain. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Bad Manners founding member and trumpet player Paul Hyman to talk about the history of the group, British ska music, a…

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"Gandhi II" with Jason Duvall 1:41:40

1M ago1:41:40

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We complete the Fight Court host Trifecta! Jason shares his movie knowledge, from Planet of the Apes, to Shaft, to UHF, and back!

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Behind The Curtain: This Is New Tone Discussion Bonus Ep Teaser 9:29

2M ago9:29

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On this special bonus episode of In Defense of Ska, hosts Adam Davis and Aaron Carnes run a panel about the new documentary film This Is New Tone. Davis had hosted a showing of the movie, which chronicles the 2023 Catbite / We Are the Union / Kill Lincoln tour, and the convention that followed saw contributions from Eichlers (Hyperska superstar) an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 191: Dunia & Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks, Agent 99, Stomp, Brave New Girl, Dubistry) 1:27:15

2M ago1:27:15

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Dunia Best returns alongside her brother Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel films (!!). Listen to their conversation and learn about the Ska Wars. Dunia had previously joined the podcast in 2022 to chat about her '90s ska band Agent 99, her time in The Slackers, and her current projects lik…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 190: John Feldmann (Goldfinger) 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

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One of the first ska bands to really pop off on the radio in the '90s was a humble little act called Goldfinger. Bolstered by hits like "Here in Your Bedroom" and "Superman," the band became one of the best-known projects in the scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann joins the podcast to chat about the band's histo…

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"Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*" with Patrick Cotnoir 1:53:03

2M ago1:53:03

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We’re back again and we’ve struck black gold with season six, we’re breaking the mold. Swigging through the songs of Dire Straits with a man who books all of Hollywood’s greats. What kind of art should you hang on your wall? Check your avatar before your work calls. Indiana Jones, Paternity Court, Rise of Skywalker is just too short. It’s time for …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 189: Ice Nine Kills and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder's Ska Roots 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! S…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 188: Jon Natchez (Skavoovie & The Epitones, War On Drugs, Beirut) 2:11:54

2M ago2:11:54

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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Behind The Curtain: Vic Ruggiero & Jay Navarro LIVE PODCAST at Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 7:23

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In Defense of Ska's latest bonus episode is a LIVE podcast! Listen now. Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the cont…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 187: Jesus Arriaga (Inspector, Skapital Sound) 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 186: Matt Collyer (The Planet Smashers, Stomp Records) 1:23:19

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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Episode 170 - Grave Heist 55:49

3M ago55:49

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On this episode, Josh welcomes Hudson Valley's Grave Heist back to the podcast. With a new EP called “Desperate Times” dropping soon and an appearance on Spreading The Hardcore Reality next month, we figured this would be a great time to catch up with Ethan and Dan and tall about what the band has been up to since we last spoke. Towards the end of …

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In Defense of Ska ep 185 Operation Ivy's Dave Mello (Schlong, Jewdriver) 1:36:09

3M ago1:36:09

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There is little dispute that Operation Ivy are one of the greatest ska bands to ever do it. This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew sits down with the legendary outfit's drummer Dave Mello to chat about their history and legacy. Listen to the conversation. Mello discusses the early days of the band, touching on what made the act so special and why…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 184: Jordan Steele (Lo Cash Ninjas) 1:24:59

3M ago1:24:59

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This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew takes a look at the Native Nations punk and ska scenes in the southwest. To help them out, Lo Cash Ninjas' Jordan Steele joins the conversation to talk about the homegrown music communities in the area. Listen now. Touring punk and ska bands have been playing DIY venues in Native Nations cities as long as DI…

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Episode 169 - Overthrow 46:54

3M ago46:54

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Greg interviews Anthony and Chris from Long Island, NY's Overthrow on episode 169 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Overthrow were first active in the Long Island and NYHC scene in the mid-1990s and played shows throughout the northeast with bands like E-Town Concrete, Indecision, Kid Dynamite, Shutdown, and Madball. The guys in ⁠⁠@overthrow_lihc⁠⁠ …

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In Defense of Ska ep 183: Should Mosswood Meltdown Book Ska Bands? 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

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There are a lot of great punk festivals these days: Punk Rock Bowling, Fest, No Values, just to name a few. Most of them book at least a few ska bands, but one of the best — Mosswood Meltdown — has held out. This week on In Defense ofSka, the hosts take a field trip to the Oakland event to ask attendees if ska would be a welcome addition to next ye…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 182: 311's Nick Hexum 1:06:33

4M ago1:06:33

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Of the '90s bands that incorporated ska and reggae influences into their music, you don't get much bigger than 311. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, 311 frontman Nick Hexum chats about the band's legacy, playing with Fugazi, and the infamous Eric Andre Show bit. Listen now. Hexum launches into a conversation about his personal relationship wit…

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Behind The Curtain: Bothering ‘Bothering The Band’ TEASER 11:47

4M ago11:47

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Did you know that some of our friends are also podcasters? For this month’s bonus episode, we wanted to bring on the fine folks from the Bothering The Band podcast. Their format is this: They bring on musicians and comedians and then proceed to BOTHER them with weird and silly questions. It’s a lot of fun. They’ve even had host, Aaron Carnes on one…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 181: Songwriting with Joe Gittleman (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) & Sammy Kay (The Kilograms) 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

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This week, In Defense of Ska becomes Song Exploder... or, rather, SKA Exploder. The Kilograms' Sammy Kay and Joe Gittleman (also of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) join the hosts to dissect songs from their respective catalogues. Listen now. Firstly, the gang breaks down Gittleman’s song "Chores," which is taken from his brand new solo album Hold Up. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 180: Frank Turner 48:12

4M ago48:12

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Frank Turner joins in to discuss growing up with UK skacore, finding a balance between his punkier and folkier tendencies, and his new album Undefeated. Listen now. The English artist joins the In Defense of Ska crew to chat about both his presence in punk circles and singer-songwriter circles. He also, of course, gi…

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Episode 168 - No Hope 39:18

4M ago39:18

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Greg and Josh take another trip down under in this interview Sean from No Hope on episode 168. @NoHopeHC is a melodic hardcore band from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and have a sound that will appeal to fans of Verse, Comeback Kid, and Have Heart. Sean discusses how he became acquainted with hardcore punk and the importance of CD samplers from pun…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 179: Christian Ska (with Jordan Morris and Kevin T. Porter) 1:30:02

4M ago1:30:02

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Believe it or not, back in the late '90s, Christian ska was all the rage. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, the hosts tap into their inner musicologists and explore the bands, sounds, and culture of such a movement. Listen now. The gang takes a look at the 'big three' of Christian ska, examining the likes of Five Iron Frenzy, The Supertones, an…

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Season 5 Finale 1:04:19

5M ago1:04:19

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Tim and Andy follow-up season five loose threads that include the MC Lars show, finding Weird Al fanfic, and building a music playlist. Then they present their ordered list of favorite songs from "Even Worse." Want to be a part of Season 6??? Contact the show at weirdpalspod@gmail.com Or find us on social media @weirdpalspod…

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Episode 167 - Chris Wrenn (Bridge Nine Records) 54:30

5M ago54:30

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On Episode 167 Greg and Josh are joined by Chris Wrenn from Bridge Nine Records. Chris discusses the early years of the record label in the mid-90s, the origins of Edge Day and the last Ten Yard Fight show, and how proceeds from the sales of the infamous "Yankees Suck" t-shirts financed some of the early 2000s most significant hardcore albums and p…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 178: Lollypop Lorry 57:32

5M ago57:32

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Russian trad ska band Lollypop Lorry discuss covering Keith & Ken, collaborating with Inspector, and the Russian ska scene. Listen to the full chat. Formed in 2008, Lollypop Lorry are a Russian ska act that just played their biggest show ever... in Mexico. Suffice to say, it's been an interesting ride from their humb…

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"Good Old Days" with Adrian Ruvalcaba 1:21:47

5M ago1:21:47

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One last song for “Even Worse” one last intro written in verse. It’s a Charles Manon lullaby. Does your Ex-boyfriend dress like Marty McFly? Can you still watch Rush Hour with your friends? Eskimo brothers with Hobo Johnson. Raise awareness for kids in beds. Get a Hamilton tune stuck in your head. It’s time for our show to start now; we’re covering…

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Episode 166 - World on Fire 51:12

5M ago51:12

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On episode 166 Greg and Josh interview Dan Cross-Viola from World on Fire after doing a sting of solo episodes. World on Fire is hardcore band from Buffalo, NY that combines elements of d-beat into a unique sound that will appeal to fans of both genres.Dan shares his hardcore origin story and discusses how the band came together. Dan, Greg, and Jos…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 177: Voodoo Glow Skulls (Eddie and Jorge Casillas) 2:13:02

5M ago2:13:02

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On this episode of In Defense of Ska, '90s skacore legends Voodoo Glow Skulls chat about recording in Spanish, influencing Vampire Weekend, sampling Cheech & Chong, and more. Listen now. Founding members Eddie and Jorge Casillas join In Defense of Ska to chat about their irreverent sample choices, the story behind albums like Who Is, This Is? and F…

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"Twister" with MC Lars 1:15:33

5M ago1:15:33

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Coming at you with another podcast, there’s three young kids who blow up rap. If you take the lines from a commercial script, does it count as a song, or is it a skit? MB made the game, but sales are slippin’. You can sell to the masses if you get Merv Griffen. Love to Mike D, MCA, and Ad Rock, but real ones know is all about Schellenbach. It’s tim…

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Episode 165 - Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang (Calling Hours/Farside) 52:03

5M ago52:03

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On episode of 165 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg is joined by Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang of Calling Hours and Farside. Greg and Popeye discuss his introduce to hardcore in the 1980s, experiences he had attending hardcore shows in Orange County, and the influence early California hardcore bands like Hard Stance had on him. The discussion also…

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Behind The Curtain: Foolish Relics: Project Purple Cancer Awareness (TEASER) 8:39

5M ago8:39

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For this month's bonus episode, we aim the spotlight at Tampa ska band Foolish Relics. Lead singer Dino Rustin tells us about his father's battle with pancreatic cancer and how he's written about the experience on their new song, "Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?)" We also talk about Foolish Relics partnership with Project Purple, a pancreatic …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 176: Matamoska 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

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It's no secret that Los Angeles has a thriving, vibrant Latino ska scene. Frankly, it's one of the best pockets of ska music in the country. This week on In Defense of Ska, the hosts chat with one of the bands that helped set the standard for what the community would become -- Matamoska. Listen now. Matamoska's Jose Padilla and Richard Sanchez sit …

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"Velvet Elvis" with Ellen Morgan Hufft 1:14:20

5M ago1:14:20

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Got another episode, if you dare, and we might just be a little underprepared. This weird al song is old, but new. Does your boyfriend have knuckle tattoos? Bumble bee sweaters were all the rage. Headmasters have a lollipop phase. Psychonauts and College Radio, Venereal diseases and pastel woes. It's time for our show to start now; we’re covering “…

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Episode 164 - Mile End 40:17

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This episode features a conversation Josh recently had with Jake from Mile End. Mile End are a hardcore band from Canada that have been making some noise in recent months. During the conversation, Josh and Jake talk about the history of the band, the record coming out on NMZ, as well all of the other upcoming Mile End plans for the rest of 2024. Yo…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 175: Dr. Ring Ding 1:20:29

5M ago1:20:29

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Dr. Ring Ding joins In Defense of Ska to chat about the origins of the European ska scene, his own journey of falling in love with the genre, and the German ska bands he looks up to. Listen now. Initially popularized by two-tone bands like Madness, The Specials, and The Selecter, ska eventually made its way into different pockets of Europe. One of …

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"Alimony" with Claire Kostohryz 1:16:57

5M ago1:16:57

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Our show is back with a brand new guest and cover the punks of Generation X. Don’t cheat on your spouse if you wanna keep your money. Can you write about divorce and really make it funny? Weird Al songs that never made the cut, if Glee songs are great, do the originals suck? Journal entries and Ex-girlfriends...need some support? Just try a reddit …

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Episode 163 - Eyes of Salt 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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On episode 163, Josh is joined by Gary from the Denver band Eyes Of Salt. Eyes Of Salt are a melodic hardcore band that just released a new EP called “What To Do When The Worst Is Coming.” Josh and Gary talk about the history of the band, some of the key shows they have played, as well as everything that went into the recording of the current recor…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 174: Nate Albert (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) 1:43:46

6M ago1:43:46

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So, there's this pretty cool ska band called The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Perhaps you've heard of them? On this episode of In Defense of Ska, original Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist Nate Albert chats about the band's early years, the artists who inspired him, and how other scenes treated ska in the 1990s. Listen now. Albert runs through some of …

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"Melanie" with Grace Orriss 1:42:02

6M ago1:42:02

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Welcome to another round of exploring songs by the Weird Al. Stalker songs were quite the fad and now we learn about fanfic tags. Taylor Swift’s new album’s a dud, LA escape rooms are really sus. X-men always gets an f-bomb. Andy doesn’t research the song. It’s time for our show to start now, We’re covering “Melanie” on Weird Pals. Contact the show…

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Episode 162 - MC Lars 26:55

6M ago26:55

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Continuing our occasional trips into the hip hop genre, Greg interviews MC Lars on episode 162. Most people will probably know MC Lars from his songs that went viral (Download this Song & Hipster Girl). For a hip hop artist, MC Lars is well versed in punk and hardcore; he name drops Madball and Minor Threat on tracks and features punk vocalists fro…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 173: Ceci Bastida (Tijuana No, Julieta Venegas, Mexrrissey) 1:16:02

6M ago1:16:02

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On this episode of In Defense of Ska, Ceci Bastida chats about Tijuana No, the world of international ska in the '90s, and her new solo record Everything Taken Away. Bastida takes listeners through the history of Tijuana No, one of the most important bands to come out of the Mexican ska movement. The vocalist and keyboardist runs through the act's …

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