Almost Punk Enough - A TGEFM Podcast

On this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with MC Lars to discuss The Edgar Allan Poe LP: One Year Anniversary Edition, the evolution of nerdcore and the unlikely intersection of punk, hip-hop and classic literature.

From the lasting influence of Edgar Allan Poe to the educational power of hip-hop, Lars explores how music can make literature more accessible, challenge traditional teaching methods and connect seemingly different audiences. 

Along the way, we get into collaborations, the changing music industry, circumlocution and even a little (no-longer-Oakland) Oakland A's baseball.

Plus, we answer the all-important question: Just how punk is MC Lars?

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On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) talks with Adam Davis, the lead vocalist for the Bay area ska punk band Omnigone, and formerly of the band Link 80 and the In Defense of Ska podcast. We talk about the new album Turn Up The Fear out now on Bad Time Records, we break down the recording process and some of the new songs, how Batman inspired a song, we talk about band t-shirts, some up coming shows, and the secret password to get him to send you something free, so flip up your tail feathers and please give it a listen.

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On this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with New Jersey artist lolitslea to talk about her new album RollerCoaster Tycoon, the realities of trying to build a career in music and everything that goes into keeping that career moving.Lea gets into the work, time and money behind making music, her experiences in Los Angeles and moving back home to New Jersey, the nostalgia and influences that helped shape RollerCoaster Tycoon and what comes next as she takes the record on the road.Find lolitslea online:Website: https://www.lolitslea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lolitslea
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolitslea
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lolitslea
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lolitslea

Upcoming Tour Dates:
10/16 – State College, PA @ 3DOTS Downtown (w/ Crash Nebula, Walkney)
10/23 – Winston Salem, NC @ Monstercade
10/24 – Johnson City, TN @ Capone’s (Emo Prom)
11/8 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live 
11/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ WaterTower Live 
11/21 – Baltimore, MD @ Zen West 
11/22 – New York, NY @ The Delancey 
12/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Foundry Concert Club 
12/11 – Melvindale, MI @ Parts & Labor 
12/12 – Chicago, IL @ Tivoli Bowl 
12/13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Falcon Bowl 

Almost Punk Enough is a Thatsgoodenoughforme.com podcast.

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Jeff hosts Jim and Jason, our Riot Fest regulars, to talk about the daily schedule. They'll discuss the performances they're definitely going to hit, the ones they'll miss, and the surprisingly few conflicts this year.

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On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Jeff (the white drew carey) talk with Deanna Belos, the lead vocalist, rhythm guitar, and main songwriter for the Chicago area pop-punk band Sincere Engineer. We break down some songs on the new album, Probable Claws, and talk about how the tour has been going. We also get into the roots of the band, the Star Trek connection, puzzles, chair rides, and so much more.   

Sincere Engineer links:
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Facebook
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Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!

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Jeff "the white drew carey" Sorley gets together with Nick, Emma, and John from UK DIY label Dammit Records to talk about their Dam-Nations monthly comp series, being on the more independent end of the DIY label spectrum, and more!

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Headitor Jeff, Jim Gordon, and Jason Zero react the Riot Fest 2026 lineup announcement where we learn the days that each performer is... errr... performing. 

Astound at how badly they predicted this year's offerings! Amaze as Jeff has zero clue what is happening! Click Like or Subscribe because we are the best* podcast out there!

*not true.

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On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Jeff (the white drew carey) talk with Alex Stern of The Pomps, Big D and the Kids Table, Westbound Train, The Inevitables, and other projects. We talk about the upcoming Bad Time Records tour, the band's last two releases on Bad Time, The Smoking Pomps record, an upcoming birthday, the new Big D album, and much more.  

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Scott Radinsky has spent decades living in two very different worlds… as the voice of punk band Pulley and as a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with Scott ahead of Camp Punksylvania to talk about how those parallel lives shaped his approach to creativity, performance and identity.

They get into the mindset shifts between closing out games on the mound and stepping on stage in front of a punk crowd and how Pulley has managed to stay active and grounded through changing eras of the scene. Scott also reflects on touring, longevity and what keeps him motivated after years of performing and competing at a high level.

The conversation touches on authenticity in punk, the realities of life on the road versus life in professional baseball and how success looks different when you’ve already lived multiple careers in one lifetime. It’s a wide-ranging, honest look at a uniquely built career and a band still pushing forward.

This episode also features the Happy Campers kickoff for Camp Punksylvania coverage from That’s Good Enough For Me, with more interviews, reviews, and punk coverage available at thatsgoodenoughforme.com.

Pulley

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On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Mikey talk to Bill Stevenson! Yes that Bill from The Descendents, All, Only Crime, Black Flag, and the Blasting Room recording studio. We talk about the re-release of Enjoy, what remastered farts sound like, drumming, dog poop, recording, new Descendents music, and what his favorite song he has ever recorded is. 

"Get the Time" and "Orgofart" by The Descendents featured with permission courtesy of Bill Stevenson

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Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!

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