Episodes

  • Karina Deniké (Dance Hall Crashers, NOFX)
    Feb 10 2025

    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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    50 mins
  • Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake, The Punk Rock Museum)
    Jan 27 2025

    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

    And visit www.thepunkrockmuseum.com to schedule your visit!

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    1 hr
  • Unwed Sailor
    Jan 13 2025

    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.

    Follow Unwed Sailor on Instagram to find out all the latest band news:
    @unwedsailor
    @currenttaste
    And check out www.unwedsailor.net for more!

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    50 mins
  • Daniel Otto Jack Petersen: Blaster the Rocket Man
    Dec 31 2024

    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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    @blaster_the_rocket_man

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    56 mins
  • Jeff Bettger: The Ninety Pound Wuss
    Nov 26 2024

    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.

    Check out what Jeff's up to lately on Instagram:

    @bettgerjeff
    @ninety_pound_wuss


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Chad Johnson: Man, Myth, and Slacker
    Oct 1 2024

    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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    1 hr and 1 min