On this episode, Brent and Josh sit down with Jim Suptic and Rob Pope of The Get Up Kids. The band is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of their classic album "Something to Write Home About" with a tour of both the US and Europe, performing the album in its entirety each night. During their stop in Birmingham, Alabama, Jim and Rob were gracious enough to come by and chat about the recording process and legacy of "Something to Write Home About," as well as Kansas City BBQ, touring with Braid, halfpipes in mansions, and much more.

Catch The Get Up Kids on tour and grab the 25th anniversary reissue of "Something to Write Home About":

www.thegetupkids.com

Instagram: @thegetupkids

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On this episode, Brent and Josh talk to the multi-talented Karina Deniké of legendary ska band Dance Hall Crashers. Karina also spent the last several years touring the world (and saying goodbye) as a member of NOFX. Whether she is crafting solo work or collaborating with other terrific artists, Karina is continually putting her creativity out into the world, and her voice is unmistakable in any project she's involved with. She talks at length about everything ska and punk, growing up in London, the return of Dance Hall Crashers, Warped Tour, and much more.

See what Karina is up to here:

www.karinadenike.com

Instagram: @karinadenike

@dancehallcrashersofficial

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On this episode, Brent and Josh speak with artist Vinnie Fiorello: the co-founder and former drummer/lyricist of legendary ska-punk band Less Than Jake, as well as one of the co-founders of The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. Vinnie talks in depth about his full-time job in The Punk Rock Museum, his many other business endeavors, LTJ's classic album "Hello Rockview," and how he manages to stay tuned into the creative process in everyday life.

Check out what Vinnie's up to on Instagram at:
@thepunkrockmuseum
@wunderland_custom_tattooing

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On this episode, Brent and Josh speak with both Johnathon Ford and David Swatzell of the exceptional instrumental band Unwed Sailor. In this conversation, Johnathon and David discuss the band's creative process, their influences, how Seattle set the stage for the band's beginnings, what's in store for 2025, and how Phil Collins and the Grateful Dead factor into the magic of Unwed Sailor.

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@unwedsailor
@currenttaste
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On this episode, Brent and Josh catch up with (Dr.) Daniel Otto Jack Petersen - singer and one of the founding members of the excellent sci-fi-horror punk band Blaster the Rocket Man. Dr. Otto talks about Blaster's beginnings in Indianapolis, Indiana, the band's legendary live performances, the band's plans for 2025, and how Robert Pattinson may or may not be a real Blaster fan.

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On this episode, Brent and Josh talk with Jeff Bettger, singer of the legendary punk band Ninety Pound Wuss. Jeff goes into great detail about the history of the Seattle music scene, his recent musical projects, his fondness for Birmingham AL, and so much more.

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@bettgerjeff
@ninety_pound_wuss

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In the inaugural episode of Speak Now or Whatever, Brent and Josh talk to Chad Johnson - the founder of Furnace Fest, Takehold Records, Slacker 66 and more. This year's Furnace Fest is being billed as "The End of an Era," and Chad talks here about the festivals's origin and future, as well as his rich history in the underground music scene in Birmingham, Alabama.

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