Space Podity is TGEFM’s regular roundup of recent podcasts that bear some relation to the music scene we know and love. Included will be links to the podcasts, and a brief description of who/what they each cover in the episode.
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100 Words or Less — July 15,2020 — Dan Sandshaw, the label manager of Equal Vision Records comes on to speak to Ray Harkins about the changing of the scene from Equal Vision’s Krishna-core origins all the way up until today when high school baseball teams are doing what was once unthinkable and going to shows every weekend together.
Chris DeMakes A Podcast — Ep. 7 — Tim McIlrath of Rise Against talks with Chris DeMakes about the unlikely success of the song “Savior.” Tim discusses where the 2009 hit song began and its journey to becoming a record breaking track with 65 weeks at the top of the Alternative music charts. Tim talks about working with the legendary Bill Stevenson and how “Savior” almost didn’t make it to the album.
Going off Track with Benny Horowitz (Gaslight Anthem) — Ep. 323 — Benny gets together with Matt Caughthran from The Bronx. The two share verbal photographs of their shared and unique experiences and musical history before they work through their own theories and insecurities as to how they are able to stay engaged and help the community during these trying times.
Hardcore Humanism with Dr. Mike — Ep. 1 — Dr. Mike Friedman speaks with Steve Albini of Big Black about adapting a Hardcore mindset to help you meet your goals efficiently. Steve talks about what it means to value your art and passions, how punk rock gave him license to see his teenage rebellious experiences as tangible and how that drive led him to not only success musically but what also allowed him to continue his pursuit of preserving punk as a culture.
The Jasta Show — Ep 531 — On the most recent episode, the Hatebreed frontman, brings on Howard Jones of Light the Torch and formerly Killswitch Engage. The metalcore flag bearers discuss the hardships of touring in a post-COVID-19 world, especially as Americans find themselves locked out of major cities throughout Europe. Jones also tutors Jasta to help him pass his driver’s license test and discuss the beauty of motocross legend Carey Hart.
One Life One Chance with Toby Morse (H2O) — Ep 73 — Toby welcomes Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley to share his experiences as a songwriter, musician and touring band. Pay close attention to when Conley discusses not only the near-death experience of a van accident while touring with H2O, but also the near-death experience the band went through as “At Your Funeral” quickly dropped from being a highly requested radio single to a being cut from every playlist in the wake of 9/11.
Punk Lotto Pod — More Fun in the New World by X w/ Oceanator — Elise Okusami of Oceanator joins the Punk Lotto crew to discuss the 1983 album More Fun in the New World by the legendary X. Playlist features tracks from Oceanator, Minor Threat, Violent Femmes, Misfits, and of course, X.
Road to the Skeleton Coast with Brendan Kelly — Ep. 16 — To celebrate this week’s release of Skeleton Coast, The Lawrence Arms member (also known from Slapstick, The Falcon, and more) gives insight into the trio’s brand new album. Normally Road to the Skeleton Coast would deep dive track by track through an album that Kelly participated on, this episode instead focuses on a primer to the new release and its overarching thematic elements with a promise of a track by track exploration coming next week.
This Was The Scene with Mike Doyle (Lanemeyer) — Ep 104 — This week Doyle chats up Tim Brennan of the Dropkick Murphys. Brennan details his time in Connecticut’s West Beverly, transitioning from the Murphys’ merch guy to their accordion player to his current role as lead guitarist and the experience of playing at Fenway Park.
Turned Out A Punk — Ep. 273 — Damien talks with Chris Stover of Void about the golden era of 80s punk, Ian McKaye and Henry Rollins holding down the pit at a The Clash show, Fear‘s appearance on SNL, and the story of Void itself.
Bad Dad (occasionally called Ed) has been on the periphery of the punk and punk-adjacent scene for over twenty years. While many contributors to this site have musical experience and talent, Ed’s musical claim to fame comes from his time in arguably the most punk rock Blockbuster Video district in NJ where he worked alongside members of Blanks 77, Best Hit TV and Brian Fallon. He is more than just an awful father to his 2 daughters, he is also a dreadful husband, a subpar writer, a terrible dresser and has a severe deficiency in all things talent… but hey, at least he’s self-aware, amirite?
Check out the pathetic attempts at photography on his insta at https://www.instagram.com/bad_dad_photography/
