Merry Christmas to all and to all a good week! Also in this episode: Sibling rivalries, Baton Rouge, why lyrics change and playing bass with a pick, early recording production stories from Teenage Politics, On the Cover and more. Join us FREE this Friday December 23 for an ACTUALLY LIVE Show on the Internet on all the MXPX social media pages and MXPX.com ----------- MxPx Unstoppable out now!! CLICK for Unstoppable LINKS Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some could be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) 3 min limit per message.   TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#440 Testing the System

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This week on the podcast- History of the Bass Toss, What makes ska, ska? MxPx Show Reviews, picking songs to release and punk band beef? ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows 10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#509 Let’s Beef

Music Monday. Enjoy. 1 - Mainstay - Deciduous 2- Ford The River - Imported Leather Shop 3- Mike & The Nerve - Grace 4- Lame Ass Dads -  Growing Pains 5- Last Goodbye · Goes to Eleven 6- Pound Salt - Demons 7- Riffin' Griffin - Bingo 8- Hazy Love - All the dogs can Whistle 9- Bob McKnight - Song ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows 10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#508 Music Monday FTW

This really is one of the good episodes. I'm not kidding. Thanks for listening and sharing. ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows 10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#507 Pizza Movies and Video Games

Denver and Salt Lake City weekend recap, MxPx and The Ataris live in Bremerton, WA June 28th & 29th. SOLD OUT! Listening to your own voice on recordings, Songwriting what feels good to sing, Behind the lyrics, Is it hard to be a billionaire?   ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows 10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#506 Bremerton Calling

I take your voicemails. I answer those voicemails.   call in and leave me one. 360-830-6660 ------ Listen or watch "Linoleum" here Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX for Last Shows 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX for Last Shows 10/- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!  MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow

#440 Testing the System

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