Question The Answers

This week, Andy is joined by Linh Le, the bassist and co-vocalist for Fat Wreck Chords recording artists Bad Cop / Bad Cop.  BC/BC have had a tremendous last few years, becoming one of the most notable punk bands to make the rounds, playing just about every punk festival there is, and just released their latest full length, The Ride, via Fat.  Linh is a ball of energy, and we had a really great conversation where we discussed how the last few years have been for the band and how this latest album came together and the journey to ensure that the album remained representative of their band and not just a carbon copy of "popular" punk bands.  A staunch advocate for immigrants rights, we spent a little time discussion the current administrations policy and how it has negatively impacted the country, and we share our thoughts on said administration (no holding back!).  Linh shares some of her favorite unsung bands and also gives me her top five desert island albums.  You can hear Bad Cop / Bad Cop's latest album, The Ride, now via whichever streaming platform you choose, and can pick up a copy from Fat Wreck Chords - https://fatwreck.com/

This week, Andy is joined by John Gentile, a long standing feature editor at Punknews.  For those unfamiliar, Punknews is a music news website that has been going strong for over 20 years, centered mainly on artists within the punk rock scene, and has been one of the main sources for up-to-date information about bands across many sub-genres ranging from hardcore to ska to shoegaze to noise.  John has been contributing there for much of it's existence and has some great stories to tell about his time.  We dive into the history of the website and go into some of the bigger stories that they've "broke" over the years.  We also chat about why we are still dealing with the punk police after all of these years, and how the newer generation of punks aren't necessarily following in those footsteps.  He gives me a nice breakdown about the Philadelphia music scene, and provides his top ten albums.  To see the site, go to https://www.punknews.org.  To hear some of the music mentioned on this and our previous episode, check out and follow this playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zXznCqLvpkc81gw34cyeW?si=bKxV2nEYQbuvYiAUuJuEHw  Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://www.thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

This week, Andy sits down with his longtime friend and bandmate, Dominic Davi.  Dominic is the co-founder & bassist of Tsunami Bomb, and works as the general manager of iconic punk rock label Alternative Tentacles.    Dominic wears A LOT of hats as a creator, dipping his hands into graphic arts and design, music, podcasts, photography, publishing comic strips/books, and even movie scripts.  How does the man balance it all??, listen and find out.  For more information about Dominic and all of his projects, checkout his website here: https://dominicdavi.com/  To hear some of the music mentioned on this and our previous episode, check out and follow this playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zXznCqLvpkc81gw34cyeW?si=bKxV2nEYQbuvYiAUuJuEHw  Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://www.thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

TW/CW: This episode features some discussion about depression and suicide.  This week, Andy is joined by Mike Henneberger, author of Rock Bottom At The Renaissance.  The book is a bit of a mixtape, a bit of a memoir, and ultimately a window into the world of a young man trying to navigate life while juggling a career and his romantic life.  I really enjoyed the book, and I loved how he tied some of his favorite songs/bands into the story that he's telling.  Mike is an Emmy award winning producer with credits from Comedy Central, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin, and Vice under his belt.  He has toured the country playing in bands, and music is a HUGE part of his life in virtually every way.  During our talk, we discuss  some of the ways that we have both dealt with anxiety and depression, as well as tools that we have used to stay on top of it.  And of course, we go over some of his favorite bands and albums.    For more information about Mike, and his book, checkout his website here: https://abergerjoint.com  Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://www.thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

This week, Andy chats with Caitlin Edwards, the singer/guitarist of the Chicago ska-punk band Bumsy and The Moochers.  Caitlin is also co-founder of the Punk The Burbs music festival, which would have been celebrating it's 4th year if the COVID-19 pandemic had not forced it's cancellation.    We talk a bit about what it's been like to be a ska band during a time when ska had fallen out of favor with a lot of audiences.  We also dig into the joy and pain of running a music festival.  Caitlin also shares her account of working in a hospital during a pandemic, and why it's so important to keep wearing those masks.    Find Bumsy and The Moochers music here: https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BumsyAndTheMoochers/ https://www.instagram.com/bumsyandthemoochers/  Information about Punk The Burbs: https://www.instagram.com/punktheburbs/ https://www.facebook.com/punktheburbs  Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://www.thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

This week, we welcome Shaun Osburn, the lead singer of Oakland, CA queercore band Middle-Aged Queers.  Shaun has been a very active member of the East Bay punk scene since he was a teenager, having been in several bands over the years including Wet-Nap, The Cost, and more.  He spent many years volunteering as a member of 924 Gilman St having booked countless shows there during his tenure.  We discuss the current state of queercore, how Middle-Aged Queers came about, what it was like to be such an active member of the 924 Gilman team, and we of course go over some of his favorite bands and Top 5 Desert Island albums.

Middle-Aged Queers released their debut album earlier this year via Sell The Heart Records, and it is available to purchase via Bandcamp or the label's web store, or to stream online on your preferred streaming service 

https://middleagedqueers.bandcamp.com https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com https://selltheheartrecords.limitedrun 

Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    

Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  

The Bad Copy - https://thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

On today's episode, Andy has a great conversation with his old friend Adam Davis.  Adam is the singer of one of the most exciting new Ska-Punk bands out there, Omnigone.  Adam is also one half of the "you have to witness it to really describe it" outfit, G.N.A.R.B.O.O.T.S.  A veteran of the DIY music scene, Adam was a longtime member of the much loved ska-core band Link 80, and was also in the bands DESA and Flat Planet.  Beyond his work in music, Adam is also a very talented graphic artist, having designed t-shirts, album covers, posters, and more for a number of artists/bands.  In this episode we explore a bit about what it means to be part of the 'new' old guard, the benefits of leading an active fitness lifestyle, what happens when you take a band that is held in high regard and create something brand new out of it, and of course, we dig into some of his favorite bands/albums.

Omnigone released a full-length album, No Faith, via Bad Time Records, and have done a split 7" with label mates Catbite.  You can find them both at www.badtimerecords.com

Today's episode features a conversation with Rob Castellon, the founder of Wiretap Records.  The last few years have seen Wiretap Records' star rise, and the label's roster has been filling out with a dynamic family of artists.  We talk about the joys and pains of running an independent record label and how he stays motivated to keep it going.  We also dig into the Wiretap roster and see if there's a Wiretap sound or not.  He of course talk about the current state of music, and he shares his Top 5 Desert Island albums with me.  Be sure to checkout Wiretap Records' online store and pick up and album or two, you'll be glad you did  Wiretap Records - https://www.wiretaprecords.com  Question The Answers hosted by Andy Pohl, is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)

For today's episode, we are talking to not only one of Chicago's finest tour guides but also The Bad Copy's Queen Editor Supreme, Kendra Sheetz.  On top of being one of the founders of the web zine, she also runs her own PR company called Type-A Promo.    We dig into a bit of the history of The Bad Copy, where it's been and where it's going.  We reminisce about Fest and discuss some of the challenges of being Type-A personalities.  We spend a little time discussing 'cancel culture' and she also gives me her Top 5 desert island albums  Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.    Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)  The Bad Copy - https://thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)  Type-A Promo - http://typeapromo.com/

For our inaugural episode, I met up with Mike Sosinski, the owner of Bad Time Records and guitarist/singer of Kill Lincoln to find out a bit more about what's been going on for them and to discuss the state of ska music today. We talk about our mutual admiration of the mighty Fishbone, spend some time on the importance of having a 'family' feel to your roster, and he shares his top 5 desert island albums with me.

Be sure to follow Bad Time Records on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their offerings at their website (links provided below)

Question The Answers is co-sponsored by The Bad Copy and Sell The Heart Records, be sure to follow them as well to stay up to date on music news, reviews, and to check out the releases on our label.

Bad Time Records - https://www.badtimerecords.com | @badtimerecords (IG)

Kill Lincoln - https://killlincolndc.bandcamp.com/ | @killlincolndc (IG)

Sell The Heart Records - https://www.selltheheartrecords.com | @selltheheartrecords (IG)

The Bad Copy - https://thebadcopy.com | @thebadcopy (IG)