This week, Matt and Aaron wonder if a Green Day song is a ska song and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Ireland. Also, Matt and Aaron discuss The Skacademy Awards and who they think should be in the ska hall of fame. Lastly, they tell you their ska picks of the week.

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This week on the podcast, Matt talks about a recent show he was at. Matt also interviews Becky and Cassie from Ska Box. Aaron explains what it's like writing the horn parts in songs. Matt teaches us about a ska band from Hungary and Aaron and Matt tell you about their ska picks on the week.

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This week Matt and Aaron discuss a video that teaches you how to skank and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Australia. They also talk about their favorite lines in ska songs and they tell you their ska picks of the week.

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This week Matt is joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara is filling in for Aaron as guest host. Tara tells us some of what Half Past Two has planned for 2020. Tara and Matt discuss the question, are we in the fourth wave of ska or just an extension of the third wave? Matt talks with Karen Roberts, lead singer of Chase Long Beach, about their reunion show on January 30. Matt tells us about a ska band from Canada. Lastly, Tara and Matt give you their ska picks of the week.

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This week Matt and Aaron start off by discussing Christmas in California and how Aaron showed up an hour early to work. They spend most of the time talking about a list of 10 essential ska tracks they found online. Aaron tells us about a ska band from Columbia. Matt and Aaron share their favorite ska moments of 2019 and they give you their ska picks of the week.

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This week Matt and Aaron start off by discussing Matt's Back to the Future shirt and Star Wars. Next, they world premiere a new song from Courtesy of Tim. Matt also tell you about a ska band from France. Then Matt and Aaron share their thoughts on their favorite ska albums. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

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This week Matt and Aaron discuss their love for the holidays and they tell you about what would be the their perfect ska band. Aaron tells about us about a ska band from Russia. Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you their ska picks of the week. This week’s picks are holiday themed.

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On this week's episode Matt and Aaron discuss the fan mail they received and Matt tells you about a ska band he found from Egypt. Aaron and Matt discuss what it's like playing at the House of Blues and they tell you their picks for ska song of the week.

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On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron discuss bringing cameras to concerts and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Japan. Next, Matt and Aaron answer the question, can we talk about Save Ferris? Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you about some upcoming shows and give you their picks for ska song of the week.

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron are joined by Tara Hahn, vocalist for Half Past Two. Tara shares her story of joining Half Past Two, the early years of the band and why Tara left but eventually returned. Tara also tells us about writing a new song about her daughter and why she is nervous about sharing it with the world. Lastly, we share with you our song picks on the week. Be sure to visit Half Past Two's website (https://www.halfpasttwoska.com/music) to buy the new song, all proceeds go to Cure SMA. Learn more at www.curesma.org

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