It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights we’ve had behind the scenes that keep the show going. Also bands and fans share their memories of the show. Join us for this super sized episode. On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake released a split EP called Unity-Chudson Recently Chudson released a new song called So LongSka Picks…Anthony : Vacation by PepperEvan: You Know You Want It by StarpoolMatt Nervous in the alley by Smash Mouth RJ: The Alcoholic Freshman - Do Your Thumbs Hurt? Cause They're Killin' MeMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We also discuss Harry’s singing voice and the LA ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Harry Katz and The Pistachios: https://circlebackmusic.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-Streetlight Manifesto On June 23, Streetlight Manifesto released a 6 song ep called Halfway Way To The Place Behind The Stars. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Everything to Everyone. This is half of an album, the rest show be out in September. -Local LegendsOn June 19th Local Legend released a new ep called Now with More F-Bombs. Let’s listen to the song Fuck It! (Pass the trumpet )Ska Picks…-Harry: The Toasters don’t let the bastards -Matt: Sell Out by Reel Big Fish Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s name and they give one word thoughts for each track on their new album, Take a Beat. They also describe their early success and the New York ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.The Doomstompers:https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/album/take-a-beat?fbclid=PAdGRleASgVR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadaIov8liaaOxzoPIxX0qH_nBLkWwPyH_nhlAM7ATtSDlKgJ9os_N5R0FO6JA_aem_G5IsJUisNeTGpVJNpB1thQOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-The Boy Detective On June 19 The Boy Detective will be dropping a new track called The Beach Boys Are Full Of It. Let’s listen to a clip.-Twenty Something Summer On June 8th Twenty Something Summer released a new song called Pool Hopoin’ -Rocky LeonOn June 12 Rocky Leon released a new song called Stright to HellSka Picks….Kayla: Room To Breathe by Westbound Train.Ilan: Stuck In My Head by Skarachahttps://tipatop.bandcamp.com/track/stuck-in-my-headMatt: What’s The Point by Abraskadabra Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, Modern Vintage. Paco also talks about picking songs to cover and we chat about the Orange County, California ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Wondermelon: https://linktr.ee/wondermelonband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ad2295b1-826b-41dc-ac9f-5ac1aa2b3cb5On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News………•The DoomstompersOn June 5 The Doomstompers dropped a new single called Participation Trophy. It’s from their upcoming album Take A Beat out June 12th. Let’s listen to Participation trophy by the doom stumpers.-The Aggrolites On June 5th The Aggrolites released their new album called Super Atomic. Let’s listen to their song ‘Till The Wheels Fall Off-The KittyhawksOn June 10th The Kittyhawks released a new song called The Devil’s Offbeat. Ska picks…..Paco: King for a day by Goldfinger Matt: Combat Chuck by Five Iron FrenzyEvan: I Got Enemies In High PlacesSka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week. Punkerton Records: punkertonrecords.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News………-Big D and The Kids Table On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th. -The PietastersThe Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo.-Threat Level BurgundyOn May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice.Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the band’s new album. They tell us about the album’s art work and the hardships of being in a band in 2026. All this with Ska News and are Ska Picks of the Week. The Wavebirds: https://thewavebirds.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-The DoomstompersOn May 15th The Doomstompers released a new song called Actin’ Up. This is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, Take a Beat. The new album will be out June 12th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of the new single Actin’ UP. -Matamoska On May 15th Matamoska released a new single called Callejon De La Muerte. -Swigfoot Also on May 15 Swigfoot released a new song called Cruising Down The Psycho Path. Ska Picks…..Mike: Brasser - CasingsCallyn: Arcade Allstars - Mutton ChopsMatt: Carrie O from Joe Gittleman (from the Wavebreaker #4 ep split with Bad Operation Evan: "Same Way" by The Debonaires ft. Vic RuggieroSka News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Evan Worhman from Hooray For Our Side joins us. We discuss side projects of ska bands. Evan talks about getting into music and we listen to the band’s latest song, Better Off Gone. Evan and Anthony go head to head in a ska lyric guessing game. And of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Hooray For Our Side: hoorayforourside.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Less Than JakeIt was announced recently that Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake would release a split EP called Unity out June 24th. On May 12 Less Than Jake dropped the first single Scatter The Ashes. -Death in the ArenaOn May 8th, Death in the Arena released their new album The Champion Sound. We listen to the track -Death of Guitar Pop On May 8th Death of Guitar Pop released a new single called Who Put 50 P In You? Ska Picks of the Week. -Evan: Tranquilo y Rimbombante by Skatax-Matt: Raw Revolution by Big D and The Kids Table -Anthony: Shed Some Skin by Slow Gherkin Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This Week Sara Rose and John from Bounce House Ska join us. We discuss the band’s history, their song writing process, playing in California for the first time and the Arizona ska scene. We also talk about what makes for a good ska venue, Ska News and we give you our ska picks of the week.Bounce House Ska: bouncehouseska.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Skappository On May 1 Skappository released a new 4 song EP called Falling Out. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Here We Go Again featuring The Doomstompers. -Los DominguerosOn May 1st Los Domingueros released a new song called Pa’Lante.-Courtesy Of TimOn May 5th Courtesy of Tim dropped a new song called Tooth and Nail. This will be on their up coming Five song EP called Perennial out on May 12th. For now it’s listen to a clip of Tooth and Nail. Ska Picks….-Sara Rose: Swigfoot “Six foot Bigfoot”-John: "Haunted House" by The Boy Detective.-Matt: Plastic Knives by Hooray For Our Side -Anthony: Good Times Gone by SlapstickSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week D-Ray and Greg from Bad Operation join us. We discuss what it takes to build a ska community, life on the road, the band’s new record, Spotify and the pressure of making your sophomore record. We of course give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Bad Operation: https://bio.site/badoperation?fbclid=PAVERFWARfp6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafC56YhLLzaaUZE7IsNdkE6nbMhHhIHdxMnh4LEHum16ywSqq2uCjU1jZW1-g_aem_FLZXokR5Ehz5ZXBQm1XWlwOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Jackie MendezOn April 24th Jackie Mendez released her album This Is Jackie Mendez. Let’s listen to a clip of Should I? -Mayson’s PartyOn April 22 Mayson’s Party released a new EP called Seven. Let’s listen to a clip of 7Seas.-South Central Skankers On April 16th the South Central Skankers released a new album called insomnia. let’s listen to a clip of the song Just You and I.Ska Picks…..-D-Ray: Progress by RX Bandits -Greg: Go by Dance Hall Crashers -Matt: Right Now by Big D and The Kids Table. -Anthony: real bands 4life by slow gherkin Ska News Theme by Dang!https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Harrison Nida from Victory Kid join us. We discuss ska life highlights, the band’s new album, Fortnite, the music industry and we listen to Escape Our Fate by Victory Kid. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Victory Kid: victorykidband.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-SwigfootOn Friday April 17th Swigfoot released a new song called permanently lost. -Ska PaiOn Thursday April 16th Ska Pai released a new EP called Hat-Trick. Let’s listen to Greener Pastures-Runaway Ricochet On April 14th Runaway Ricochet released a new ep called Made From Recycled Materials, Vol. 2. Let’s listen to the song Presumably Dead Arm featuring Poison Ivy and The People. Ska Picks…..Harrison: Be The One by Hey-SmithMatt: Our Playlist by Half Past Two (second anniversary of Talk Is Killing Me) Anthony: Spy Market by Let’s Go BowlingSka News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com