This Week Michi DiGiulio from Mega Infinity and Tara Hahn from Half Past Two join us. We are breaking down this year’s ska highlights. We discuss Spotify and streaming music. We tell you our favorite ska moments of the year. We also discuss the possibility of a legacy band reuniting. We also talk about what ska music we have loved this year! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Mega Infinity:

https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com/music

Half Past Two: 

halfpasttwoska.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Jamie and Dex from Lone Raspberry join us. We discuss favorite 90’s ska records and the history of Lone Raspberry. Jamie and Dex breakdown the start and end of the band. We also learn what lead to their album, Children of the Horn finally getting released. Also this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Lone Raspberry: 

https://loneraspberry.bandcamp.com/album/children-of-the-horn

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dan!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Seb and  Kyria from So Many Dangers join us. First we discuss what Thanksgiving food is the most ska. Seb and Kyria give us their ska origin stories and the history of the band. We also talk about their three song EP, Break The System. We listen to their song, Come Dance With Me and learn about their musical influences. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the week. 

So Many Dangers:

https://somanydangers.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This is a special crossover episode between The Ska Mailman Podcast, On The Upbeat, Offbeat Attitude, Every Song Sucks : A Reel Big Fish Podcast and 23 Minutes of Ska. Adam, Matt, Anthony and RJ Phoenix hang out and play some ska games.

This Week Obi Fernandez from Westbound Train joins us. We discuss what ska album we would recommend to non ska fan. Obi gives a breakdown of the writing, recording and themes of Sing The Ghost Away. We also talk about the East and West Coast ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 

Westbound Train:

www.westboundtrainmusic.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Chris Malone from The Pandemics joins us. Chris breaks down the bands new record, Youthful Exuberance. We discuss the writing, recording and the band changes that happen during this record. Chris also talks about playing the new songs live and what he loves about playing ska music. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 

The Pandemics: 

https://thepandemics.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This Week Mike Berault from Bite Me Bambi joins us. First, we talk about the bands we wish got to see live. Mike also discusses touring with Less Than Jake and life on the road. Mike gives us his thoughts on releasing music in 2025 on streaming and vinyl. We listen to Bite Me Bambi’s song Gaslighter’s Anthem. Mike also talks about the work that goes into being a show promoter. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week.   

Bite Me Bambi:

https://bio.site/BiteMeBambi?fbclid=PAdGRleAN5FBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadysJFxOx07QmNJ8LdslcMK88IJ6ULArzAByaWA6pC5BwKfGYvxAsuxWv_LxA_aem_wqt0RkDy70UF4YGoy11q2A

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Join Matt and Anthony for A Skalloween Special. First, they discuss their favorite Halloween candy, movies and memories. They also give you some Ska News and breakdown the official On The Upbeat Skalloween playlist. Lastly, Matt and Anthony are visited by an evil spirit and they must Escape The Gatekeeper!! Join them for this very spooky adventure. 

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

On The Upbeat Skalloween Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57ztGmxwppoHWSZZLteTrB?si=EMpU-Y1PShG_gOrIgEyELg&pi=HoB_mlzBSoynS

RJ Phoenix Halloween Mega MIx:

23ska.com

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com/album/lab-brats

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Austen, Billy and Pat from Joker’s Republic join us. We first discuss how our music listening habits have changed and we talk ska news. Next the band breaks down their new album, The Hand You’ve Been Dealt. We learn about their song writing process, how singles were picked and what impact working with Roger from Less Than Jake had on the record. All this and our ska picks of the week. 

Joker’s Republic:

jokersrepublic.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Rude Girl Riot Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com 

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. First, we discuss what advice we would give to bands just starting and we give you ska news. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record and we talk about AI in music. All this and we give our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra:

wstska.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Rude Girl Riot Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com