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

This week Joe and Dante from Space Monkey Mafia join us. First, we discuss adding a horn section to a non-ska band. Next, Joe and Dante breakout the band’s new record, Death of the Party. They talk about song writing and working in the studio. We also listen to their song Cult of Idiocracy and they tell us what the love about playing ska in 2025. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 

Space Monkey Mafia: 

https://spacemonkeymafia.band/?fbclid=PAdGRleANK3EFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8GtMAB_J1WgsSh-gkr2MwrLhThWqcXiUl0uN89rGJBTJQBGcsQt-0eel_ug_aem_C-bVW3VBryIgnXRrg8yFgg

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://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club  and Erin of The Step Daughters. This episode is in connection with Rude Girl Riot Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Tickets available now through Eventbrite. 

Rude Girl Riot Tickets: 

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

Chase Long Beach: 

https://www.instagram.com/chaselongbeach?igsh=eDE5ZmV4aG5uOTFs

The Goodwin Club:

https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MTEwOXZjNzl3MmFr

The Step Daughters:

https://www.instagram.com/thestepdaughters?igsh=dXZmZXQ0MHZrOTM0

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.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

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Jake and Julia from The New Limits join us. First, we discuss strange things we’ve seen at shows and we give you Ska News. Next, Jake and Julia tell us their ska origin stories, how The New Limits started and what it was like for Julia to replace an original singer. We hear about the band’s new record and we listen to their song Tell The Truth( Do It Again). They also breakdown signing with Jump Up Records and the Boston ska scene. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. 

The New Limits: 

https://thenewlimits.bandcamp.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

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

It's the On The Upbeat podcast you love, with that The Boy Detective flavor we know you'll enjoy! There's a lot coming up for the band, and we get into it. All of it. It's the Matt and Anthony guarantee!

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 Kevin and Dave from P-Funk North join us. First, we discuss what ska songs would be our intro songs would be to the wrestling ring. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early days in music and how P-Funk North for its start. We listen to their new track Something In The Water. They also talk about how their Reggae Rock band has been received within the ska community. We also discuss the New Jersey music scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 

P-Funk North: 

pfunknorth.com

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Rude Girl Riot Fest: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAdGRleAMcsW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9zM-kDYCv026FxNNg47cYo14jfGnMqMVtfStuBXNZSD8slaTiX7iV11sT_d_aem_11yojPrSXY1xQ1Z9A65WHQ

Ska News….

-Party Like It’s…

On August 19th Party Like It’s… released and album of Covers.

-Matamoska/ Hellas

On August 22, Matamoska and The Hellas release a new song called Revolucion Moderna

-Best of the Worst

On August 22, Best of the Worst announced a new album New Dead Ends that will drop September 19th. They released three songs off the album. 

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