This week Brandon and Heath from The Operators join us. First we discuss how to handle conflict and then we give you some ska news. Heath and Brandon talk about what the band has been doing the last five years. They also talk about the new album they are working on and we listen to a brand new track. We also discuss writing songs and how to book shows in 2026. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week.

The Operators:

https://theoperatorsska.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Millington

On July 17th Millington Released a new track called I Wont Surrender. Let’s listen to a clip.

-The Hellas

On July 17th The Hellas released a new track called Imposter.

-Omnigone

Also on July 17th Omnigone released a new song called Empathy. Let’s listen to a clip.

This is the second song from Omnigone’s new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time R

-Ska Summer Classic:

https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA

Ska Picks of a the week

Brandon: The Slackers cooking for Tommy

Heath: The Circle City Deacons song problems still remain

Matt: Therapy by Matamoska

Evan: Bleed Me Dry by Flying Raccoon Suit

Ska News Theme: Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community supported them through a difficult time. It’s an inspiring story you won’t want to miss.

Carter Strong Forever:

https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/10172303/Tim-Ankeny

Rock For Choc Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

-Lab Brats

On July 9th Lab Brats (Adam the ska mailman) released a new Album called Triskaidekaphobia. Let’s listen to a clip of the songs Shark In The Water.

-Boss Riot

On July 10th Boss Riot released a new album called Here We Go Again. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Good Enough.

-Ska Summer Classic:

https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA

Ska News Theme: Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and producing of this new record. Matt (Vest) and Anthony give you their thoughts on how bands can get themselves out there and of course Ska News.

Big D and The Kids Table:

bigdandthekidstable.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News

-Omnigone

On July 3rd Omnigone announced a new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time Records. With this announcement they released a new single called Corpse of Corporations let’s listen to a clip.

-Grey Matter

On July 3 Grey Matter released a self-titled album. Available only on Bandcamp.

https://greymattermi.bandcamp.com/album/grey-matter

-SkidWizard

On June 29th Skidwizard released a new song called Order of Priorities. Let’s listen to a clip.

Rock For Choc Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg

Ska Summer Classic:

https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA

Ska News Theme: Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights we’ve had behind the scenes that keep the show going. Also bands and fans share their memories of the show. Join us for this super sized episode.

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…

-Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake

Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake released a split EP called Unity

-Chudson

Recently Chudson released a new song called So Long

Ska Picks…

Anthony : Vacation by Pepper

Evan: You Know You Want It by Starpool

Matt Nervous in the alley by Smash Mouth

RJ: The Alcoholic Freshman - Do Your Thumbs Hurt? Cause They're Killin' Me

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We also discuss Harry’s singing voice and the LA ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Harry Katz and The Pistachios:

https://circlebackmusic.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

-Streetlight Manifesto

On June 23, Streetlight Manifesto released a 6 song ep called Halfway Way To The Place Behind The Stars. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Everything to Everyone. This is half of an album, the rest show be out in September.

-Local Legends

On June 19th Local Legend released a new ep called Now with More F-Bombs. Let’s listen to the song Fuck It! (Pass the trumpet )

Ska Picks…

-Harry: The Toasters don’t let the bastards

-Matt: Sell Out by Reel Big Fish

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s name and they give one word thoughts for each track on their new album, Take a Beat. They also describe their early success and the New York ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

The Doomstompers:

https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/album/take-a-beat?fbclid=PAdGRleASgVR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadaIov8liaaOxzoPIxX0qH_nBLkWwPyH_nhlAM7ATtSDlKgJ9os_N5R0FO6JA_aem_G5IsJUisNeTGpVJNpB1thQ

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

-The Boy Detective

On June 19 The Boy Detective will be dropping a new track called The Beach Boys Are Full Of It. Let’s listen to a clip.

-Twenty Something Summer

On June 8th Twenty Something Summer released a new song called Pool Hopoin’

-Rocky Leon

On June 12 Rocky Leon released a new song called Stright to Hell

Ska Picks….

Kayla: Room To Breathe by Westbound Train.

Ilan: Stuck In My Head by Skaracha

https://tipatop.bandcamp.com/track/stuck-in-my-head

Matt: What’s The Point by Abraskadabra

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, Modern Vintage. Paco also talks about picking songs to cover and we chat about the Orange County, California ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Wondermelon:

https://linktr.ee/wondermelonband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News………

•The Doomstompers

On June 5 The Doomstompers dropped a new single called Participation Trophy. It’s from their upcoming album Take A Beat out June 12th. Let’s listen to Participation trophy by the doom stumpers.

-The Aggrolites

On June 5th The Aggrolites released their new album called Super Atomic. Let’s listen to their song ‘Till The Wheels Fall Off

-The Kittyhawks

On June 10th The Kittyhawks released a new song called The Devil’s Offbeat.

Ska picks…..

Paco: King for a day by Goldfinger

Matt: Combat Chuck by Five Iron Frenzy

Evan: I Got Enemies In High Places

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Punkerton Records:

punkertonrecords.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News………

-Big D and The Kids Table

On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th.

-The Pietasters

The Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo.

-Threat Level Burgundy

On May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice.

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the band’s new album. They tell us about the album’s art work and the hardships of being in a band in 2026. All this with Ska News and are Ska Picks of the Week.

The Wavebirds:

https://thewavebirds.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-The Doomstompers

On May 15th The Doomstompers released a new song called Actin’ Up. This is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, Take a Beat. The new album will be out June 12th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of the new single Actin’ UP.

-Matamoska

On May 15th Matamoska released a new single called Callejon De La Muerte.

-Swigfoot

Also on May 15 Swigfoot released a new song called Cruising Down The Psycho Path.

Ska Picks…..

Mike: Brasser - Casings

Callyn: Arcade Allstars - Mutton Chops

Matt: Carrie O from Joe Gittleman (from the Wavebreaker #4 ep split with Bad Operation

Evan: "Same Way" by The Debonaires ft. Vic Ruggiero

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Evan Worhman from Hooray For Our Side joins us. We discuss side projects of ska bands. Evan talks about getting into music and we listen to the band’s latest song, Better Off Gone. Evan and Anthony go head to head in a ska lyric guessing game. And of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Hooray For Our Side:

hoorayforourside.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Less Than Jake

It was announced recently that Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake would release a split EP called Unity out June 24th. On May 12 Less Than Jake dropped the first single Scatter The Ashes.

-Death in the Arena

On May 8th, Death in the Arena released their new album The Champion Sound. We listen to the track

-Death of Guitar Pop

On May 8th Death of Guitar Pop released a new single called Who Put 50 P In You?

Ska Picks of the Week.

-Evan: Tranquilo y Rimbombante by Skatax

-Matt: Raw Revolution by Big D and The Kids Table

-Anthony: Shed Some Skin by Slow Gherkin

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com