Why do Wingman Steve & Chris-183 never learn that love is wrong and girls are evil? Maybe they're just not as intense as Kris Roe and the Ataris, but they sure love this band and the music they made. Wingman & Chris are joined by one of Wingman's oldest friends, Ryan - who has been around for all of those tear-filled and angry nights listening to these albums. They discuss The Ataris discography and rank their favorite songs - which can be streamed in this playlist!
We Missed You Guys! w/ Steve & Stew
The band is back together again as Wingman Steve & Chris-183 welcome back friends of the pod and Port Maria rockers Justin Stewart & Steve Kelly. In this episode they discuss the newest New Found Glory album, bands that changed their sound and more. Check out the newest Port Maria jams here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5i4WgoLDo8vQW5z226lhft?si=jMAg5K7TQQGa4YPeCI46IQ
High School Never Ends w/ Kevin Cohen
It's a blast from the past as Wingman Steve & Chris-183 welcome Wingman's high school bud Kevin Cohen. He presents a technical perspective on why blink-182 and other trios are so catchy and they reminisce about how high school never really ended on Long Island. You can check out a custom playlist of Kevin's jams here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RTvtGt4mrq8B0A17u2xEx?si=l-kgbWY8R_W6i0RxMkS_lg
A Home Grown Discussion feat. Adam Lohrbach
Who better to discuss the high energy and passion Home Grown brought to the scene than with their singer and bassist Adam Lohrbach?! Adam joins Wingman Steve & Chris-183 for a nostalgic look back at the history of Home Grown, the progression of the pop-punk scene and even ranks some of his favorite Home Grown tracks! For a referesher on the Home Grown catalog, check out: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EasYyQ8WcUJYIxqe0dRqY?si=kiwY0SMQT3ODplqyg7mbxg
HSNE Goes to the Movies w/ Steve Shakoske
Music and Movies are just like peas and carrots...2 mediums that have infinite options but ones that some like more than others. In this episode Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by Chris' bud Steve Shakoske, the movie expert as they discuss cinematic adventures and the soundtracks that made them great. Here's a playlist of awesome songs from movies (and not just New Found Glory covers): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76u55d59YvBN2ru9nZKy8a?si=SAJJubmPQUKBQBVGRIizqg
Stories from the Stage w/ Kill Lincoln
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by Kill Lincoln frontman and Bad Time Records founder Mike Sosinski. Together they talk the current state of the ska scene, referencing movies inside of songs and releasing a brand new record in a pandemic. Check out their brand new album "Can't Complain" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0TJAquu8L7gQFejzUkaA4T?si=1DFYbpkpQV-KoGrfyJwd1A
Stories from the Studio w/ Seth Jacobs
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 welcome up and coming musician Seth Jacobs of the band Secondary Circuit to the show. They reveal their confusion over where Iowa is in the US, discuss the All-American Rejects and give Seth the task of ranking his favorite pop-punk bands and albums. The most recent Secondary Circuit album can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/album/71vD4ogzAjdsG5OTINJqsu?si=6kL7y1cnQO2VTkmtNfoaCg
A Mic Swingin' Discussion on Taking Back Sunday
You better MakeDamnSure to listen to this week's discussion on Taking Back Sunday. Wingman Steve & Chris-183 swing their podcast mics around their necks to get in the mood to discuss what genre of music TBS really is, the lawn guyland (Long Island) connection Wingman feels with the band, and of course, their favorite tracks and albums throughout the years. They'd also like to apologize for bleeding on your shirt. Listen to a custom playlist of Wingman & Chris' favorite TBS tracks here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hYDnN20rDQDqj82drzLyc?si=OC-idu4iQy6UQU7-5wSll
Album Spotlight: From Under the Cork Tree
We're goin' down, DOWN to a time in 2005 when Fall Out Boy catapulted to the biggest crossover band of the early 2000's. In this album spotlight, Wingman Steve & Chris-183 discuss From Under the Cork Tree and their love for super long, weird song titles.
Stories from the Stage w/ Identity X
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 welcome Pittsburgh rock staples Identity X to the show. Dave Toole and Darin DiNapoli join them and discuss their musical influences, the difficulty of keeping a band together for 20 years, and why everything in Pittsburgh is referred to by what it used to be. Check out the most recent Identity X album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7FSfeXWp2u0NfAHiYTHoQ
Stories from the Stage w/ Ivypaint
Up and coming pop-punk band Ivypaint join Wingman Steve & Chris-183 for a discussion about what the kids are listening to these days, how pop-punk influenced their sound, and how breakups always create good songs. Check out Ivypaint's new single Head Rush on Spotify and their band page here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fe3Ekxh8FVul6K2JtOJuq?si=ayS1Nf_JSnmyUrS5mLL9fA
An Angsty Discussion on The Offspring w/ Bailey McCreery
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by friend of the pod and Offspring enthusiast Bailey McCreery to discuss everything related to everyone's favorite horror-punk band The Offspring. With 9 full length albums and a ton of singles they have plenty to discuss, including why milk can sometimes be a bad choice to drink on a hot day. Listen to a playlist of their favorite Offspring tracks here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vokSfnYoPelTXEdOWq8Cv?si=zH_QVLAATXSv6oCtZ3Goeg
Stories from the Stage with Good Luck, Ugly!
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by SoCal pop-punk/ska artist Mike Alvarez from the band Good Luck, Ugly! They discuss Disney World, opening up for The Ataris, and the bands that influenced Good Luck, Ugly! and their sound. You can check out their most recent album, Side Hugs and Back Stabs here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4PXwHAnleQl279flzAhrlS?si=MT02uTzrTey-UMt4ofQKAw
Album Spotlight: Remember Right Now feat. Mark Rose
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 continue their discussion on influential albums and chat about Spitalfield's "Remember Right Now" from 2003. They're joined by none other than Mark Rose - the lead singer of Spitalfield who was kind enough to answer a few questions they had about the album. If you haven't heard Remember Right Now in a minute, here's a link:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5q8Bl4wEf15UV1bP1zoVl0?si=aYNJjIfSTf22LtFeqx2zUg
A Pleasant Discussion on The Starting Line
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are finally pleasant with one another - since this week they sit down to discuss one of the most pleasant bands out there - The Starting Line. In this episode they travel back through time and the Starting Line discography and talk about who loves Kenny more. They also rank their top Starting Line Tracks, and you can check out a playlist of their favorite Starting Line songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UdH2az7HLucZIqvsOx31X?si=GBOQIZoGTD6i8Jd5FjwLkQ
Stories from the Stage w/ Ultimate Fakebook
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 are joined by Bill McShane, the lead singer and guitarist of Ultimate Fakebook! Bill walks through the band's storied history, gives us a lesson on electric kissing parties and discusses their first new album release in 16 years. We all hope Mark Zuckerberg doesn't sue us over accidental mispronunciation. Check out The Preserving Machine streaming now - https://open.spotify.com/album/7kQgUGHGOxQf12y3er4bZM?si=SWW3k3YRTR-A3cJGwT83bA
Enlighten Me!
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 decide to give each other a pitch on a band they're each not that familiar with and convince the other one why they rock! If you're unfamiliar with these bands, you can enlighten yourself with a custom playlist of songs here (don't cheat - listen to the episode first): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5J2YQnD4G5olSRnkFrQXNn?si=gMPp_Ra_R_m0BCDmUoFymg
Album Spotlight: Dookie
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 couldn't wait for a full Green Day episode to discuss the album Dookie. So instead they created a special mini-episode devoted solely to this pop-punk masterpiece. Listen as they recount their experiences with the album and rank their top tracks.
A Heartfelt Discussion on My Chemical Romance with Cassie Whitt
Wingman Steve & Chris-183 got the chance to chat with the Patron Saint of MCR, Miss Cassie Whitt. Cassie guides them through an awesome discussion on one of the most loyal fanbases out there and the music that inspired them. Listen to a playlist of all their favorite MCR tracks here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7teKtqc93RDshHRIqsd42i?si=Q8LogedUS0iG84aXsOF5Ww
Quarantine Party w/ Steve & Stew
BONUS EPISODE! Everyone loves a good isolation happy hour, so Wingman Steve & Chris-183 decided to invite both Justin Stewart and Steve Kelly back on the show to BS and talk about life, music, and owning exotic big cats.