Alex Sarti is a show promoting, Roadie extraordinairing, Lorde managing, SOB. I met him in 1998 when he was putting on shows in Binghamton, NY and I thought it would be awesome to geek out with him about the late 90s scene. Annnnd, here's what we talked about:

• Managing the artist Lorde
• The new NOFX book
• The Victory Records Incompatible and Go Kart Records Double Exposure Comps
• Columbia House
• Booking shows in Binghamton
• Introducing Ben from Armor for Sleep to his wife
• The Movie Life story
• Buddyhead
• Midtown flipping their van
• iSurrender Records release of Lanemeyer's vinyl
• Fallout Boy
• Lifetime putting their record out on Decaydance
• Matt Red Leader writing comic books
• Talking shit about Midtown
• Brian Fallon
• And a ton more

This week's episode is sponsored by Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, bringing the punk rock ruckus to liquid form! Brewing up lip smackin, palate crackin IPAs and sours, robust dark beers, and a healthy mix of classic easy drinkers. Neshaminy Creek beers are available in NJ, PA, DE, and MD. Neshaminy Creek will celebrate their 7th Anniversary on Saturday, June 8th with a free show at their main brewing facility and taproom in Croydon, PA, featuring: Dave Hause, Modern Life Is War, School Drugs, and Fire In The Radio.

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