Podcasts by Talking Records

#144 Suicide Machines (Destruction By Definition) with Heavy D from 2023-12-12T05:00

My friend Chris "Heavy D" DiSanto joins the show to discuss our love for the 'Machines and their debut album Destruction By Definition.

#143 Bad Religion (Recipe For Hate) with Josh Kemble of Dogwood, FAMILY? podcast from 2023-11-28T05:00

I am once again joined by fellow podcaster Josh to go through Bad Religion's 1993 album Recipe For Hate.

#142 The Dingees (The Crucial Conspiracy) with Peg Leg from 2023-10-31T04:00

The Dingees vocalist, guitar, and sax player Peg Leg drops by to tell us about The Crucial Conspiracy on Tooth & Nail Records. We also dive into the band's new EP Dropseeds.

#141 The Living End (The Living End) with Dylan from 2023-09-26T04:00

My pal Dylan and I discuss the Living End's self titled album. This album was massive in Australia but barely made a peep in the states. Dylan takes us through growing up hearing Living End ...

#140 Tightwire (Head Full Of Snakes) with Tane from 2023-09-12T04:00

Tane from Tightwire joins the show to talk about the band's new album Head Full Of Snakes on Red Scare.

#139 Propagandhi (Less Talk, More Rock) with Scott from the Softer Side from 2023-08-29T04:00

Scott from the Softer Side helps break down Propagandhi's second full length on Fat Wreck.

#138 Strike Anywhere (Iron Front) with Aaron from 2023-08-15T04:00

Aaron from the Growing Up Punk podcast joins the show to discuss Iron Front by Strike Anywhere.

#137 Screeching Weasel (My Brain Hurts) w/ J Prozac from 2023-08-01T04:00

J Prozac and I break down and discuss the tracks on Screeching Weasel's classic My Brain Hurts.

#136 The Bollweevils (Essential) with Dr. Daryl Wilson from 2023-05-09T04:00:03

The Bollweevils are back! Vocalist Dr. Daryl Wilson joins the show to talk about the band's new record on red Scare Industries. We talk about writing the record, does punk rock belong in the...

#135 Survival Guide (Request Hotline, Vol.2) with Emily Whitehurst from 2023-05-02T04:00:57

Emily Whitehurst joins the show to talk about her covers album Request Hotline, Vol. 2. We dig into what makes a good cover, how going solo has its perks, and ways to connect with fans.

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#134b Lawrence Arms (Oh! Calcutta!) PART 2 with Greg from Unscripted Moments from 2023-04-18T04:00:38

This is the second part of a two part episode on Lawrence Arms Oh! Calcutta. This episode features a track by track discussion of the album starting with Beyond the Embarrassing Style. The first...

#134a Lawrence Arms (Oh! Calcutta!) PART 1 with Greg from Unscripted Moments from 2023-04-11T04:00

Greg from Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi joins us to talk about the Lawrence Arm's Oh! Calcutta. In this first part of a two part episode, we discuss the making of the album...

#133 Unwritten Law (Unwritten Law) with Wayne from 2023-03-14T04:00:35

My pal and frequent guest Wayne joins the show to discuss Unwritten Law's 1998 self titled album on Interscope Records. 

#132 AFI (Black Sails in the Sunset) with Scott Cadaver from 2023-02-28T05:00:07

Scott helps break down and appreciate AFI's amazing Black Sails in the Sunset. Track listing goof ups, enter Jade Puget, $1,000 from Nitro, and just what the hell is Exsanguination anyway? It's ...

#131 The Brokedowns (Maximum Khaki) with Kris, Jon, & Mustafa from 2023-02-14T05:00:15

The Brokedowns join the show to share details about their new album Maximum Khaki. Lots of laughs and silliness as we discuss all manner of things, oh and the record too.

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#130 Against All Authority (Destroy What Destroys You) with Danny Lore from 2023-01-17T05:01

AAA vocalist/bassist Danny Lore joins the show to talk about the band's debut album Destroy What Destroys You.

#129 Black Flag (Damaged) with Adam Ape from 2023-01-03T05:00:44

My pal Adam and I break down Black Flag's Damaged, hitting on the revolving door of vocalists, the legal trouble with Unicorn, Spot's opinion of adding another guitar, and of course how coffee w...

#128 Sludgeworth (Losers of the Year) w/ Dan, Adam, & Brian from 2022-12-20T05:00:35

Dan Schafer, Adam White, & Brian McQuaid join J Prozac and I for a chat about Losers of the Year and the vinyl release on Red Scare Records.

#127 Bad Brains (Rock For Light) with Justin from Neckscars from 2022-12-06T05:00:16

Justin from New York's Neckscars joins the show to talk Rock For Light by the Bad Brains.

https://neckscars.bandcamp.com/album/dont-panic

#126 CF98 (This Is Fine) with Karolina and Mateusz from 2022-10-25T04:00:01

Vocalist Karolina and guitarist Mateusz from Polish punk band CF98 join the show to talk about their fantastic new record This Is Fine. How do Everything Sucks, The Naked Gun, a meme about a dog...

#125 Bad Religion (The Gray Race) with Brian Baker from 2022-10-04T04:00:56

Bad Religion guitarist Brian Baker joins us to talk about 1996's The Gray Race. 

#124 Sublime (40 Oz. to Freedom) with Ben from 2022-09-20T04:00:44

My friend Ben and I discuss Sublime's 40 Oz to Freedom and the fascinating story of how it all came together.

#123 Much the Same (Survive) with Frank Tsoukalas from 2022-09-06T04:00:56

Much the Same bassist Frank joins the show to discuss the writing, recording, and Taco Bell eating of Survive on Nitro Records.

#122 Social Distortion (Social Distortion) with Luis from 2022-08-09T04:00:18

My pal Luis joins me to chat about Social Distortion's self titled 1990 major label debut. 

#121 Buck-O-Nine (Barfly) with Jonas Kleiner from 2022-08-02T04:00:36

Buck-O-Nine guitarist Jonas Kleiner takes us through the band's spectacular mix of covers and originals; titled Barfly.

#120 Yotam Ben Horin (Young Forever) with Yotam Ben Horin from 2022-07-26T04:00:50

Useless ID's Yotam Ben Horin joins the podcast to discuss his new solo album Young Forever. Ben takes us through how a quick trip to the Santa Monica pier motivated him, driving through Europe w...

#119 Rise Against (Revolutions Per Minute) with Sammy Warm Hands (Take 92/DFS) from 2022-07-19T04:00:34

Fellow podcaster and Batman fan Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast to discuss Revolutions Per Minute by Rise Against.

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#118 The Methadones (This Won't Hurt) with Dan, Pete, & Simon from 2022-07-12T04:00:33

The Methadones drop in to give us some details on playing shows again, getting This Won't Hurt on vinyl and of course some details about the great album; my favorite Methadones album!

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#117 Green Day (Kerplunk) with Glenn from 2022-07-05T04:00:31

Glenn (Pavid Vermin, Obscurest Vinyl) joins the show to talk about Green Day's Kerplunk. 

#116 NOFX (Punk in Drublic) with Josh Kemble (FAMILY?cast, Saint Didacus) from 2022-06-28T04:00:16

Josh returns to talk about NOFX's Punk in Drublic!

#115 The Replacements (Tim) with Adam Taylor from 2022-06-21T04:00:53

My pal Adam and I lay out the story of the Replacements and their amazing album simply titled Tim. Who the hell is Tim? And why did the band get banned from SNL? And what did Tommy Ramone have t...

#114 Chaser (Dreamers) with Mike LeDonne from 2022-06-14T04:00:36

Chaser vocalist Mike LeDonne joins the podcast to take us through the band's 2021 album Dreamers. Mike shares insights into recording the album, sitting on it for a year, who the band's major in...

#113 Pennywise (Unknown Road) with Tafty from 2022-06-07T04:00:40

My long time friend Tafty comes back on the show to discuss Pennywise and Unknown Road.  The road was anything but known at the time with Jim leaving and Jason taking over on vocals. Randy ...

#112 The Stereo (Thirteen & Three Hundred) with Jamie Woolford from 2022-05-31T04:00:19

Jamie from the Stereo connects the band's first album to their latest on this week's episode. Two albums for the price of one. Well, it's free so check it out!

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#111 Pulley (The Golden Life) with Scott Radinsky from 2022-05-17T04:00:02

Pulley vocalist Scott Radinsky joins the show to fill us in on the band's 8th studio album The Golden Life.

#110 Link 80 (The Struggle Continues) with Adam Davis (Omnigone/Link 80) from 2022-05-03T04:00:46

Adam Davis returns to talk about the writing and recording of Link 80's 2000 album The Struggle Continues on Asian Man Records.

#109 Pilfers (Pilfers) with Coolie Ranx from 2022-04-05T04:00

Coolie Ranx of Pilfers joins the show to talk about his latest solo music and to take us through the writing and recording of Pilfers debut album.

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#108 Big D & the Kids Table (Do Your Art) with David McWane from 2022-03-29T04:00

Big D vocalist David McWane joins the show to discuss the creation of the band's latest album Do Your Art. This was the album I needed in 2021. David takes us through it.

#107 Angus (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) with Steve from Symphony of Distraction from 2022-03-15T04:00

Green Day, Ash, Dance Hall Crashers, Riverdales, Smoking Popes, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Muffs, Tilt, Pansy Division and Love Split Love are delved into as well as the goofy teen flick that tied a...

#106 Strung Out (Exile in Oblivion) with Jake Kiley from 2022-03-01T05:00

Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley joins the show to discuss the making of Exile in Oblivion. We chat about the state of the Warped Tour in the mid 2000s, guitar solos, choosing the art work, digit...

#105 LiMP (Guitarded) with Phil and Johnny from 2022-02-23T12:52:12

LiMP vocalist/guitarist Phil and drummer Johnny join the podcast to tell us about the making of both the Fine Girl EP and Guitarded. We go into the recording, connecting with new guitarist Doug,...

#104 Alkaline Trio (Maybe I'll Catch Fire) with Elena from 2022-02-15T05:00

Elena joins the show to discuss A3's Maybe I'll Catch Fire. We discuss the tensions around making the album, finding a potato in a guitar case, the band's love of dirty jokes, the spontaneous op...

#103 Dan Vapid & the Cheats (Escape Velocity) with Dan Vapid from 2022-02-01T05:00

The incredible Dan Vapid joins the show to discuss Escape Velocity, the latest album from Dan Vapid & the Cheats. My pal J Prozac joins in on the discussion on musical influences, song writi...

#102 Russ Rankin (Come Together Fall Apart) with Russ from 2022-01-25T05:00

Good Riddance vocalist Russ Rankin joins the show to talk about his great solo record Come Together Fall Apart out this Friday on SBAM Records.

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#101 The Last Gang (Noise Noise Noise) with Brenna Red from 2022-01-11T05:00

Noise Noise Noise was my number one album from 2021. Guitarist/vocalist Brenna Red joins the show to discuss writing the album, recording with Cameron Webb, bouncing ideas of Fat Mike and Yotam ...

#100 No Use For A Name (Leche Con Carne) with Rory and Steve from 2021-12-14T05:00

No Use drummer Rory Koff and bassist Steve Papoutsis join the show for our 100th episode to talk about Leche Con Carne. Exploding cigarettes, NHL '95, haunted studios, the first Warped Tour, it'...

#99 Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Ska Core the Devil & More) with Christian and Mike from Skappository from 2021-12-07T05:00

Christian and Mike from the Long Island ska band Skappository join me to talk about the Bosstones EP Ska Core the Devil and More, a collection of covers, live stuff, and an upcoming song from Do...

#98 Reel Big Fish (Why Do They Rock So Hard) with Scott Klopfenstein from 2021-11-30T05:00

One time RBF trumpet player and vocalist Scott joins me to talk Why Do They Rock So Hard.

https://www.scottklopfenstein.com/

#97 Homegrown (Act Your Age) with Kyle from 2021-11-16T05:00

Kyle from the Having A Blast Podcast joins the show to talk about Homegrown's 1998 album Act Your Age.

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#96 Mad Caddies (Just One More) with Chuck Robertson from 2021-11-02T04:00

Mad Caddies vocalist Chuck Robertson joins us to talk Just One More. Chuck also tells us about his fantastic solo album and his secret wish to be a drummer.

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#95 The Gaslight Anthem (The '59 Sound) with Ben from 2021-10-26T04:00

My pal Ben and I discuss Gaslight Anthem's The '59 Sound. A great story about a band who captured something really special. A career making album.

#94 Millencolin (Life on a Plate) with Mathias Farm from 2021-10-12T04:00

My pal Scott from The Softer Side joins me for a chat with Mathias Farm on the making of Millencolin's Life on a Plate. We also dig into the tracks!

#93 Lifetime (Jersey's Best Dancers) with Bob from I Wanna Party With Bob from 2021-09-28T04:00

Bob from the podcast I Wanna Party With Bob drops in to discuss Lifetime's 1997 album Jersey's Best Dancers.

https://www.iwannapartywithbob.com/podcasts

#92 Five Iron Frenzy (Our Newest Album Ever) with Matt from On the Upbeat Ska podcast from 2021-09-14T04:00

Matt from the great ska podcast On the Upbeat joins the show to look at Five Iron Frenzy's second album Our Newest Album Ever.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-upb...

#91 Mu330 (Crab Rangoon) with Aaron Carnes from 2021-08-31T04:00

In Defense of Ska author and podcaster Aaron Carnes joins the show to discuss Mu330's 1997 Asian Man Records release Crab Rangoon.

Pick up Aaron's book at https://www.clashboo...

#90 Fenix TX (Lechuza) with Damon De La Paz from 2021-08-17T04:00

Drummer Damon De La Paz takes us through the writing and recording of Fenix TX's Lechuza. Working with Jerry Finn, using Steven Adler's Appetite for Destruction snare drum, and pushing the band'...

#89 The Misfits (Static Age) with MichaelXCrusty from 2021-08-02T04:00

MichaelXCrusty from the Miserable Failure Podcast and videographer for Mikey and his Uke joins the show to talk Static Age, the shelved debut album from The Misfits.

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#88 Refused (The Shape of Punk to Come) with Wayne from 2021-07-27T04:00

A couple of my old bandmates and I sit in the same room and discuss the magnificent The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused. 

#87 Buck-O-Nine (28 Teeth) with Jonas Kleiner from 2021-07-20T04:00

Buck-O-Nine guitarist Jonas Kleiner joins the show to take us through the band's 1997 breakout record 28 Teeth. From using Neil Young's guitars to taking abuse from Primus fans, you won't want t...

#86 The Queers (Don't Back Down) with Wyatt from Sail On Podcast from 2021-07-13T04:00

We're not backing down from a look at one of the greatest pop punk albums, The Queers' Don't Back Down on Lookout Records. Wyatt from the amazing Beach Boys podcast Sail On joins the show.

#85 Descendents (Milo Goes to College) with Pat Decline from 2021-07-06T04:00

Pat from The Decline returns to talk about the Descendents and Milo Goes to College.

https://descendents.tumblr.com/

https://thedeclinemusic.bandcamp.com/

#84 Good Riddance (A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion) with Josh from Dogwood/Family Cast? from 2021-06-22T04:00

Josh from the band Dogwood and the podcast The Family Cast? joins Talking Records to discuss the Good Riddance classic A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion.

https://podc...

#83 The Ergs! (Dork Rock Cork Rod) with Mikey Erg from 2021-06-15T04:00

My pal Phil from local band Scorpion Porch assists me in grilling Mikey Erg on The Ergs! classic Dork Rock Cork Rod.

https://theergs.bandcamp.com/album/dorkrockcorkrod

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#82 Lagwagon (Let's Talk About Feelings) with Mark DeSalvo from 2021-06-08T04:00

Album artist Mark DeSalvo joins the show to talk Let's Talk About Feelings. We discuss the songs and how the artwork came together.

http://www.markdesalvo.com/index.html

#81 Bouncing Souls (self titled) with Greg from Unscripted Moments from 2021-06-01T04:00

Greg from Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi stops by to discuss the Bouncing Souls self titled Epitaph debut.

https://unscriptedmoments.libsyn.com/

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#80 Less Than Jake (GNV FLA) with Vinnie Fiorello from 2021-05-25T04:00

Vinnie (Less Than Jake/The Inevitables) joins the show to take us down the wooded path to Atlas Studios where GNV FLA was recorded. 

https://www.theinevitables.world/

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#79 Bayside (Killing Time) with Jay Young from 2021-05-18T04:00

Jay returns to the podcast for a full album breakdown of Bayside's remarkable 2011 album Killing Time. We discuss the powerful vocals, a shredding guitar solo, and how maybe one of the best song...

#78 Rancid (Let's Go) with Chad from 2021-05-11T04:00

My friend Chad and I tackle all 23 songs on Rancid's 1994 classic Let's Go, discussing the music's impact on our lives and how Rancid was one of the early punk band's that caught our attention.&...

#77 Johnny Socko (Full Trucker Effect) with Josh Silbert and RJ from On the Upbeat Ska from 2021-05-04T04:00

Saxophone player Josh Silbert joins the show to take us through the story behind the fake movie soundtrack Full Trucker Effect. RJ from the ska podcast On the Upbeat joins us for a look into thi...

#76 Frenzal Rhomb (A Man's Not A Camel) with Lindsay McDougall from 2021-04-27T04:00

Frenzal Rhomb guitarist Lindsay McDougall joins the show to share how Frenzal Rhomb got back on Fat Mike's radar, what it was like recording with the guys from Pennywise hanging around, and how ...

#75 Nirvana (In Utero) with Cyclone J from 2021-04-20T04:00

My old college buddy Jason and I talk about how we got into Nirvana and the masterpiece of noise that would be the band's final album, In Utero.

#74 Sugarcult (Start Static) with Marko DeSantis from 2021-04-13T04:00

Sugarcult guitarist Marko joins the podcast to take us through the formation of Sugarcult, the band's debut album Start Static, and looking back on it twenty years later.

#73 The Wailers (The Wailing Wailers) with Joey Altruda from 2021-04-06T04:00

Musician, writer, artist, and record collector Joey Altruda joins the show. Maybe you haven't heard Bob Marley's first collection of songs along with Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. This is a comp...

#72 Less Than Jake (Borders & Boundaries) with Chris DeMakes from 2021-03-30T04:00

Ryan from the band Mixtapes/Massive Nights joins me for a chat with Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake. Chris takes us through the making of their Fat Wreck offering Borders & Boundaries, and...

#71 Face to Face (Big Choice) with Kristen & Jessica from Mable Syndrome from 2021-03-23T04:00

Talking Records teams up with Mable Syndrome to discuss Face to Face's classic Big Choice! Kristen and Jessica join the show in a great podcast crossover.

https://www.mablesyn...

#70 Green Day (Nimrod) with DJ Rossstar from 2021-03-16T04:00

Ross and I discuss all 18 tracks of Green Day's experimental 1997 album Nimrod. From classic pop punk to ballads, to surf songs, and whatever King For a Day is, we break down the whole album. Listen

#69 Limp (Pop & Disorderly) with Phil Ensor from 2021-03-09T05:00

Guitarist/vocalist Phil from Limp takes me through the early days of Limp and the events that lead to Pop & Disorderly on Honest Don's in 1997.

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#68 Mustard Plug (Evildoers Beware) with Colin and Dave from 2021-03-02T05:00

Colin and Dave from Mustard Plug join the podcast to talk about recording at the Blasting Room in the early days of the studio, the revolving door of horn players, and how the album sat around f...

#67 Sum 41 (Does This Look Infected?) with Cone & Mike Elfers from 2021-02-23T05:00

Sum 41 bassist Cone joins Mike (JV Allstars, Punknews.org, Who's Zoomin' Who?) and I to discuss the band's 2002 record Does This Look Infected? 

#66 The Ramones (Rocket to Russia) with Allie from Pilates Punx from 2021-02-16T05:00

Allie from Pilates Punx joins the podcast to discuss The Ramones classic Rocket to Russia and all the doodles on the back cover. We talk about her independently owned business, playing local sho...

#65 Steve Caballero from 2021-02-09T05:00

Steve Caballero joins the podcast to talk hot rods, his favorite records, his new band Urethane, his input into the Pro Skater games, and a whole lot more.

#64 Dance Hall Crashers (Lockjaw) with Karina and Jason from 2021-01-26T05:00

Karina and Jason from the Dance Hall Crashers join me to discuss 1995's Lockjaw.

#63 The Clash (London Calling) with Alex from 2021-01-19T05:00

Alex from the Vinyl__Tap joins the podcast to discuss the amazing 1979 album London Calling by the Clash. We pick our favorite songs from the double LP and chat about the album's impact on us. Listen

#62 Link 80 (17 Reasons) with Adam Davis from 2021-01-12T05:00

Adam Davis from Link 80/Omnigone joins the show to discuss Link 80's explosive 1997 punk/ska album 17 Reasons. Adam shares stories about being in the band, how the band completely changed his li...

#61 Pulley (Matters) with Scott Radinsky from 2021-01-05T05:00

Pulley vocalist Scott Radinsky joins the podcast to fill us in on the band's 2004 album Matters.

#60 Symphony of Distraction (Horse) with Jay Stewart from 2020-12-29T05:00

Jay Stewart from Symphony of Distraction/SecondShot stops by to share with us the innovation of recording an album when you live across the country from your band, the DIY ethics in a technology...

#59 Bonus Christmas Episode 2 (Christmas Songs) with a bunch of people from 2020-12-15T05:00

Hang out under the mistletoe in your reindeer turtle neck and tune into this special bonus episode of Talking Records. This is our second annual collection of favorite Christmas songs.

#58 The Specials (S/T) with Chris Graue from 2020-12-08T05:00

Film maker, song writer, and all around ska enthusiast Chris Graue helps me break down the 1979 debut from Coventry's The Specials. 

#57 Teen Idols (Teen Idols) with Matt Drastic from 2020-12-01T05:00

My pal J Prozac and I catch up with Teen Idols/Less Than Jake drummer Matt Drastic to talk about the first Teen Idols record. 

#56 Bad Religion (Suffer) with Nate from the Vinyl Guide from 2020-11-24T05:00

Nate returns to the show to discuss Bad Religion's classic 1988 album Suffer. 

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#55 Weezer (Pinkerton) with Christian from The Feels from 2020-11-17T05:00

Christian from the band The Feels joins the show to discuss Weezer's sophomore album Pinkerton and the various adventures that led to its formation.

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#54 No Use For A Name (Feel Good Record of the Year) with Rory and Dave from 2020-11-10T05:00

Drummer Rory Koff and guitarist Dave Nassie join the podcast to talk about the fun and collaborative process of making No Use's final album.

#53 All (Mass Nerder) with Bill Stevenson from 2020-11-03T05:00

Bill Stevenson stops by to help fellow record collector Lara and I discuss All and the band's fantastic record Mass Nerder.

#52 The Suicide Machines (Battle Hymns) with Jason Navarro from 2020-10-27T04:00

Band vocalist Jason Navarro helps my friend Chris and I better understand the band's sophomore effort Battle Hymns, a mix of punk, hardcore, and ska. PUNCK! JAH!

#51 Bonus Episode (Side Projects) with a bunch of people from 2020-10-20T04:00

Pat Decline, Yotam Ben Horin, Christian, Glenn of Pavid Vermin, Scott from the Softer Side, Dylan, and Aaron from the Growing Up Punk Podcast all help me find awesome side projects bands have be...

#50 Goldfinger (S/T) with Charlie Paulson from 2020-10-13T04:00

Goldfinger guitarist Charlie Paulson joins Craig, Tafty, and I in breaking down the band's debut album! A great way to celebrate our 50th episode!

#49 Propagandhi (Supporting Caste) with Scott from the Softer Side from 2020-10-06T04:00

Scott from Jacksonville FL, punk band the Softer Side helps me plunge into these jam packed songs from Propagandhi's 2009 album Supporting Caste.

#48 Nada Surf (High/Low) with Jack from 2020-09-29T04:00

Jack and I teamed up in middle school and then beyond to discover as much great music as possible. An early favorite was this stellar debut by rock group Nada Surf. Tune in to hear us go down me...

#47 Face to Face (Face to Face) with Aaron from Growing Up Punk from 2020-09-22T04:00

Talking Records and Growing Up Punk combine forces for the ultimate podcast crossover event. Or so we believe so. Aaron and I discuss Face to Face's self titled album from 1996.

#46 The Decline (Flash Gordon Ramsay Street) with Pat Decline from 2020-09-15T04:00

Pat from the band The Decline joins me to discuss his band's killer record. We cover everything from broken arms, swooping magpies, crazy album titles, and avocado on toast. All of this without ...

#45 Bigwig (Stay Asleep) with Christian from the Jersey Interchange from 2020-09-08T04:00

Welcoming Christian to the show to talk about the formidable Bigwig and their 1999 album Stay Asleep. We also talk about his project the Jersey Interchange and how you can hear Jersey musicians ...

#44 Nerf Herder (Nerf Herder) with Glenn from 2020-09-01T04:00

Glenn from Pavid Vermin and I break down the hilarious gem that is Nerf Herder's debut album. Jumping from My Records to Arista, but not before some lyrical changes. It's a great story, check it...

#43 The Ataris (Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits) with Dylan from 2020-08-25T04:00

Dylan and I discuss The Ataris classic Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits. Released on Kung Fu Records in 1999, the band taught us how to get deeply personal.

#42 Useless ID (Redemption) with Yotam Ben Horin from 2020-08-18T04:00

Singer and bassist of Useless ID, Yotam Ben Horin  and I talk about the band's 2005 album Redemption, hanging out at the Blasting Room, fitting in with the band, Pet Sounds, and more. ...

#41 Save Ferris (It Means Everything) with Tara from Half Past Two from 2020-08-11T04:00

Tara from OC ska band Half Past Two joins me to talk about fellow OC ska band Save Ferris. You can actually hear me trying to contain my jealousy of all the great shows Tara has been to.

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#40 Jimmy Eat World (Clarity) with Heath from Midtown from 2020-08-04T04:00

Welcoming Midtown guitarist Heath to the show to talk about Jimmy Eat World and the most satisfying of journeys, Clarity.

#39 Strung Out (Transmission.Alpha.Delta) with Jordan Burns and Craig from 2020-07-28T04:00

Craig and I chat with beat keeper Jordan Burns about his final record with Strung Out and what it was like to record it.

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#38 The Get Up Kids (Something to Write Home About) with Wayne from 2020-07-21T04:00

Wayne and I reminisce about listening to this album a whole heck of a lot and what an impact it had on a genre it never claimed to be a part of. Is that a run-on sentence?

#37 Much the Same (Quitters Never Win) with Chris McGrath from 2020-07-14T04:00

With the rerelease of their debut album, I fire a bunch of questions at Much the Same guitarist/singer Chris McGrath. We talk about floods, Rise Against, the friend zone, touring with A Wilhelm ...

#36 Bouncing Souls (Hopeless Romantic) with Josh from 2020-07-07T04:00

Josh and I wear our hearts on our sleeves as we drop the needle on Hopeless Romantic by "Those New Jersey Mooches" the Bouncing Souls.

#35 Bonus Episode (Summer Songs) with a bunch of people from 2020-06-30T04:00

Slap on some sunblock and listen in as recent guests tell me their go to summer jams.

#34 Alkaline Trio (From Here to Infirmary) with Jeff from 2020-06-23T04:00

Jeff from Western MA punk band Funzzle and I agree that love songs are better if you include a gouged eyeball. Hear us break down Alkaline Trio's third album From Here to Infirmary.

#33 Operation Ivy (Energy) with Mike Park from Asian Man Records from 2020-06-16T04:00

Mike and I talk about the greatest ska/punk band of all time! We also mention sneaking into shows and dumpster diving for CDs.

#32 Mxpx (Life in General) with Scott from 2020-06-09T03:45:46

My pal Scott from the band The Creepin' Cadavers and I discuss growing up with Life in General, Mxpx's break through album.

#31 The State of the Podcast (Year 1) bonus episode from 2020-06-03T11:22:19

Hi everyone! Celebrating one year of podcasting! This is just a quick hello and a brief history of how and why the podcast started. This episode also features some unused interview excerpts from...

#30 No Use For A Name (More Betterness part 2) with Rory Koff and Craig from 2020-05-26T03:12:57

This is the second part of our episode on No Use For A Name's 1999 album More Betterness. In this second part, Craig and I chat with No Use drummer Rory Koff about the album, the band, and life ...

#29 No Use For A Name (More Betterness part 1) with Craig from 2020-05-19T03:05:34

This is part one of a two part episode. In part one, Craig and I discuss our reactions to first hearing the record, then we break down the tracks, and discuss the art. 

In part two, ...

#28 Green Day (Insomniac) with Adam from 2020-05-12T04:05:02

I teamed up with fellow Green Day fanatic Adam to discuss the band's angrier, heavier, and in our opinion superior follow up to their mega album, Dookie. 

#27 Bonus Episode (Cover Songs) with a bunch of people from 2020-05-05T04:30:41

Nothing beats a band you like covering a song you like, right? So what makes a good cover song? Sometimes it's even possible for a band to turn a song you never liked into one you enjoy. A bunch...

#26 Pennywise (Full Circle) with Tafty and Randy from Pennywise from 2020-04-28T02:17

Tafty and I have bonded over a great many things in the 32 years we've known each other. This album holds a special place in our hearts; it served as the soundtrack to one of the best summers of...

#25 Strung Out (Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues) with Craig, and Jake from Strung Out from 2020-04-21T02:36:13

Craig and I hit Strung Out guitarist Jake Kiley with a bunch of questions about our favorite Strung Out record. 

#24 Minor Threat (First Two 7") with Nate from the Vinyl Guide from 2020-04-14T02:22:14

I am very pleased to welcome Nate, from the Vinyl Guide podcast on to talk about Minor Threat and their first two 7 inch records. I'm a huge fan of the Vinyl Guide and it was rad to connect with...

#23 Less Than Jake (Losing Streak) with Tony and Chris from 2020-04-07T03:15:07

From our respective homes, the DiSanto brothers and I connected through the magic of the internet to discuss Less Than Jake's major label debut. For the three of us, this was one of the first th...

#22 Let's Get the Band Back Together (Bonus Episode) with Craig and Jay Young from 2020-04-01T03:00

Welcome to a bonus, special interest episode of Talking Records. For this one, we were pleased to discover we had left the mics on when we got to talking about our local bands. Listen in as Crai...

#21 Midtown (Living Well is the Best Revenge) with Jay Young from 2020-03-25T02:26:54

Jay and I have been bonding over this record for years. For this episode, we venture back to the early 2000’s pop punk and emo boom to discuss one of the few bands who made a lasting impression ...

#20 New Pornographers (Twin Cinema) with Kelsey from 2020-03-11T03:05:27

Kelsey unknowingly introduced me to this band in 2008. Twelve years later we're back to break down the New Pornographer's classic Twin Cinema.

#19 Talking Records Mixtape Vol. 1 (90's Punk) with Craig from 2020-02-26T04:00

A special bonus episode of Talking Records! For this one, Craig and I compile our favorite punk songs from the 90's onto a mixtape. 

Check out our Spotify playlist with all the ...

#18 NOFX (So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes) with Matt from 2020-02-19T04:00

Matt and I listen through NOFX's 1997 album So Long and Thanks for all the Shoes and gush about how great it sounds.

#17 The Slackers (Peculiar) with Josh from 2020-02-05T04:00

Josh and I pour ourselves some coffee to discuss Russian novels, politics, miming air saxophone,  and hobbits. Nothing peculiar about any of that.

#16 Ramones (Pleasant Dreams) with J Prozac, Donna, and Craig from 2020-01-22T02:48:55

A whole bunch of us fanatics piled into one room to talk about the often over looked Ramones album Pleasant Dreams.

#15 Descendents (Everything Sucks) with Phil from 2020-01-08T02:56:50

Phil and I discuss the Descendents mighty return with 1996's Everything Sucks. The band's previous album had come out nine years before! For many of us, this was our introduction to a great band...

#14 Reel Big Fish (Turn the Radio Off) with Craig from 2019-12-26T12:18:59

Craig and I look back on the Summer of Ska and Reel Big Fish's huge 1996 album Turn the Radio Off. 

#13 Bonus Christmas Episode (Christmas Songs) with a bunch of people from 2019-12-12T01:56:19

Top off your Marty Moose glass with some more eggnog and tune into this special bonus episode of Talking Records. Friends, family, and I talk about our favorite Christmas songs of all time.

#12 Mad Caddies (Duck and Cover) with Tony from 2019-12-03T02:40:30

Tony and I discuss the ska/punk/jazz/dixieland band the Mad Caddies and their 1998 Fat Wreck Chords debut, Duck and Cover.

#11 Bush (Sixteen Stone) with Wayne from 2019-11-20T02:55:47

Wayne and I relive our youth and discuss the five single spawning debut album by Bush, Sixteen Stone.

#10 U2 (The Joshua Tree) with Rachel from 2019-11-07T03:00

Rachel and I discuss U2, the amazing Joshua Tree record, Bono's polarizing effect on people, and manage to mention the Joker movie twice.

#09 Millencolin (Pennybridge Pioneers) with Chris from 2019-10-07T15:58:34

Chris and I butcher the name of the band's home town while we discuss growth, independence, and motorized scooters on Millencolin's 2000 album Pennybridge Pioneers.

#08 Lagwagon (Double Plaidnium) with Craig from 2019-09-03T05:00

This is it! My, "if you were stranded on a deserted island and could only pick one" record. Craig helps me break down Lagwagon's 1997 album Double Plaidnium.

#07 Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin 1) with my dad from 2019-07-30T13:53:04

My dad stops by to talk about Led Zeppelin's self titled 1969 debut album.

#06 Weezer (The Blue Album) with Jay Young from 2019-07-19T04:00

Jay and I discuss Weezer's 1994 debut most simply call the Blue Album.

#05 Bad Religion (Process of Belief) with Andrea from 2019-07-04T03:00

Andrea and I brush up on our vocabulary while we discuss Bad Religion's 2002 album Process of Belief.

#04 Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Question the Answers) with Chris from 2019-06-20T04:00

I toss Chris into the world of podcasting as we discuss the Mighty Mighty Bosstones 1994 record Question the Answers.

#03 Lillingtons (Death by Television) with J Prozac from 2019-06-11T04:00

J Prozac and I ponder aliens, monsters, and b-movies while discussing the Lillington's landmark album Death by Television.

#02 Green Day (Dookie) With Wayne and Craig from 2019-05-30T10:51:04

Wayne, Craig and I discuss Green Day's 1994 smash Dookie.

#01 No Use For A Name (Making Friends) With Craig from 2019-05-20T00:08:10

Craig and I drink lots of coffee and break down No Use For A Name's 1997 album Making Friends.