We're closing up Drive-Thru Summer Leftovers with a chat about one of the only DTR bands we haven't covered so far. Today we deep dive Halifax and their album The Inevitability of a Strange World. Listen along and hear us rank our favorites!
Drive Thru Summer Leftovers: Life In Dreaming feat. Chris Amato
In our next Drive-Thru album spotlight, we're joined by Hidden in Plain View's bassist Chris Amato to talk all about the band and deep dive their debut full length record Life in Dreaming. Chris gives us some awesome insight on the record and plays along with a double Rankin It!
Drive Thru Summer Leftovers: The End of an Error
Drive-Thru Summer is back! We're digging in to the bands that we left out last year in Drive-Thru Summers Leftovers. We're kicking it off with a chat about Houston Calls' 2008 banger End of an Error. We're joined by Tyler and John from the All Punked Up podcast as we discuss the band, the album track by track, and pudding.
Quick Hits w/ Sleep Cycles
In our next Quick Hits, we catch up with Chris from the Philly band Sleep Cycles. We chat about their influences, play their newest track and present a new twist on Rankin It. Check out Sleep Cycles here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YEvKPol1jfqOub7bUV4MF?si=mGxtjHNQSWCHzOgaubftKQ
You Pick Em June: Stay What You Are w/ punkishdad
In our last You Pick 'Em June we decided to roll with the album that received the most vote but was ultimately beaten in the polls. That album is Saves the Day's Stay What You Are and we're joined by PunkishDad to break the whole thing down track by track.
You Pick Em June: What's the Story (Morning Glory) w/ kevinpowerchords
For our next You Pick 'Em we asked what pop album we should spotlight and you chose the 1995 Oasis smash hit (What's the Story) Morning Glory. We are joined by Kevin who recommended this album and talk through BritPop track by track and rank our favs.
Quick Hits w/ Wes Hoffman & Friends
Welcome to Quick Hits! Today we sit down with long time musician Wes Hoffman to talk about his band Wes Hoffman & Friends who just signed with Jump Start Records. We chat about his skate punk influences, the scene in the midwest and a bunch more. Make sure and check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0miL7GmMySX4jXKhwmbnFC?si=Dpp5jkZkQeeVE2Rb2OY5pw
You Pick Em June: All Killer No Filler w/ PunkRockMom
Next up on You Pick Em June, you picked the legacy pop-punk album we should spotlight and the winner was All Killer No Filler by Sum 41. @punkrockmom joins us on a track by track deep dive to determine if it is indeed All Killer and without Filler.
You Pick Em June: Under Soil & Dirt w/ stoph224
The calendar has turned to June, and June is all about YOU! We asked for the suggestions, you gave them to us and you voted which albums we should spotlight. First up: Under Soil and Dirt by The Story So Far. We're joined by the suggestor of this album and will find out why he holds it so dear and of course, what we think!
Movie May: High Fidelity w/ Jake Lloyd Bacon
Our Top 5 ways to end Movie May include inviting on producer Jake Lloyd Bacon, chatting about High Fidelity, talking more about Jack Black and that guy Ian's pachulie stink. On our last Movie May episode we chat all about High Fidelity and John Cusack's loveable schmuckness.
Movie May: SLC Punk! w/ Daniel L
Whether you're a punk, a mod, a redneck, or a poser, you'll enjoy the next Movie May episode on SLC Punk! Today we chat all about Steveo, Heroin Bob, Shooter McGavin, and the rest of the gang of anarchists from SLC. We're joined by Daniel Lewis to get an inside view of real life in SLC.
Movie May: School of Rock w/ Jesse & Joe
It's time to pledge allegiance to the band and join us in a discussion on one of Jack Black's quintessential roles - The School of Rock. We're joined by Jesse & Joe from the Kill Your Gods Podcast to break down the Jack Black wacky hijinx, giant plot holes, and sex appeal of Joan Cusack.
Movie May: Almost Famous w/ Pamela V
On our next episode in Movie May, we're taking a trip on Stillwater's tour bus in 1973. Pamela V joins us to chat about the Cameron Crowe classic Almost Famous which pulled at plenty of heart strings. Are we finally at the age where we get William's mom? Listen and chime in on social media.
Movie May: Empire Records
It's Movie May! All this month we are going to feature music related movies and do a deep dive with special guests. Today we chat with Movie Steve about the 1995 cult classic Empire Records. We talk about the plot, the characters, plot holes, standout scenes and more!
Growing Up Nickelodeon
If you're like us, you probably grew up watching a lot of Nickelodeon. It might have been Nicktoons like Rugrats and Ren & Stimpy, it might have been game shows like Double Dare or even sitcoms like Salute Your Shorts. Today we're joined by our special guest Andrew who, like many of us, has a special place in his heart for all things Nick. Listen along and drink in the nostalgia!
Album Spotlight: So Much (for) Stardust
What a time to be alive! It's 2023 and we have a brand new Fall Out Boy album. Today we deep dive So Much (for) Stardust with the help from Dr. Bernie. We're sending our love from the other side of the apocalypse and ranking our favs.
Bottom's Up Tonight: A Yellowcard Chat feat. Ryan Key
In a very special episode of HSNE we sit down and chat with Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key. We touch on everything from the sonics of One for the Kids to the celebrity of Ocean Avenue and everything that followed. We chat the early years, some Star Wars, and everything in between. Yellowcard is heading out on a huge US tour this summer and we couldn't be more stoked!
Listening Party, Volume 4
It's time for another listening party! Today we have a mix of bands we know and love and those that submitted songs for the episode. It's gonna be a super fun time! To check out all the bands in the episode follow our companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZBXVpQE8sQEc1RMmeKToZ?si=5dd1a6a0bb7840b5
The Art of Button Mashing: A Chat About Video Games & Music w/ Dave Dross
We've all played video games in our youth, and today we sit down with the help of Dave Dross from No Advisory to talk about the video game soundtracks that shaped our lives, the Guitar Hero soundtracks we played along to and everything in between. From Tony Hawk to Mortal Kombat, you'll enjoy our chat about the original game soundtracks and the bands that participated to form our views on video game music.
Stories from the Stage w/ Brackish
This week we head back to the Philly/South Jersey rock scene and chat with the band Brackish. We talk about the band's formation, their influences, their work with Ace Enders, and they're presented with a very difficult Rankin It. Check out Brackish on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6S38WmZWdvKXFsnKNo65f4?si=XdGU8mgLSTaAoXr_fDDQxg