Set your alarms for 6 o'clock, because it's time we discuss Alkaline Trio's debut album, Goddamnit! One of the latest additions to this year's Montreal Warped Tour, they've given us the perfect excuse to book a trip to the City of Festivals this summer. It may not be Halloween yet, but it's always Alky season.

Released in 1998 on Asian Man Records, Alkaline Trio gave us what many consider the greatest debut punk album ever made.

So, enjoy your day, enjoy the episode, and "don't forget to let your life rot you inside out"

Blood Pact for life.

Official Site : https://alkalinetrio.com/

Cringe (Halloween @ The Metro) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQBrVMzFB6U&list=RDoQBrVMzFB6U&start_radio=1

Trouble Breathing (Halloween @ The Metro) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRkEsMYlC8A&list=RDCRkEsMYlC8A&start_radio=1

Nose Over Tail (Halloween @ The Metro) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN7PVpxt52Y&list=RDqN7PVpxt52Y&start_radio=1

Enjoy Your Day (Past Live) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrUX6YRr2cw&list=RDYrUX6YRr2cw&start_radio=1

Original Sin: The Story of Goddamnit pt1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuIF6zAdCY

Original Sin: The Story of Goddamnit pt2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1LhObR3F4

Original Sin: The Story of Goddamnit pt3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzjLoPEeMyU

PLAYLISTS

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e15-alkaline-trio-goddamnit/pl.u-b3bMeo8hLlLG6b

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XRumEElQZ6P0UCMfJwxlK?si=N0TQvoTDSmKh__3DQDo01Q&utm_source=copy-link&pi=lXdnbZvYQG2b_

Get those violins tuned up, because this week we're covering the fourth release from Yellowcard, Ocean Boulevard... I mean Ocean Avenue!

This episode is being posted on the albums twenty-third anniversary, a true summer release that screams going to the beach. They certainly had us daydreaming about Califor-NYE-AY when we were in a band.

With no consensus on this album, you be the referee: does it get a red card, a yellow card, or do we just play on?

Official Site : https://www.yellowcardband.com/

Way Away (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4t5qqdP7As

Ocean Avenue (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fLbfzCqWw

Only One (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJLkcPhVi9w

Breathing (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mygwsezFMlY

Live at the Electric Factory (2004) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0o4LX753sI

PLAYLISTS

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e14-yellowcard-ocean-avenue/pl.u-RRbYJLRFxlxVLB

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46k1zk3w4l64Gjb5rPNe8v?si=0Dz51vLZQSmrRxPvjshIsg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=P0DpoUDmS_OlJ

With the Warped Tour just around the corner, the festival excitement continues with the debut album from Montreal, Quebec, hometown heroes Simple Plan.

A group of kids who turned a dream into one of pop-punk's biggest success stories. Unfortunately, it was never our go-to album... Sorry we can't be Perfect.

Official Site : https://officialsimpleplan.com/

I'm Just A Kid (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GOR5gvQwDI

I'd Do Anything (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2M7zo8ZziE&list=RDH2M7zo8ZziE&start_radio=1

Addicted (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvpNa5O-0-8&list=RDqvpNa5O-0-8&start_radio=1

Perfect (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUi54JTgL5s&list=RDRUi54JTgL5s&start_radio=1

The Kids In The Crowd Documentary (trailer) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg1Scuq2hI4

A Simple Plan (movie trailer) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li8aZUd6O9A

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e13-simple-plan-no-pads-no/pl.u-RRbYJd2sxlxVLB

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IPpc3jWdbA6vMlKL5pq1O?si=4SZ1LTsuQ86xeDrfs1zjwg&pi=LS3bn3ywTiq_C

Get out the CD book, because it's about time for a party at my house, and it wouldn't be the same without you. This week we're discussing the major-label debut, and fourth full-length album from Bremerton, Washington's own MxPx!

Released in June of 1998, "Slowly Going The Way Of The Buffalo" feels like the perfect summer album. And with MxPx playing this year's Warped Tour, they're right at the top of our list of bands we can't wait to see.

God bless Magnified Plaid.

Official Site : https://mxpx.com/

I'm OK, You're OK (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTpqT8wXZqU

Tomorrow Is Another Day (live @ Warped Tour '02) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVWal-RR59I

James Hetfield "YEAH" compilation : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHJCVlymVUs

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e12-mxpx-slowly-going-the/pl.u-vxyJjBMu1q1RdX

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4U1o6EWflu9N5eyJD1spuf?si=Lni-OQDdTEaMtJSW856M2w&pi=S3k-RrfkTrap_

Broken heart again today? Well we have just the episode for you..

"Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits" by The Ataris, was an instant classic when we finally decided to give it the attention it deserved. We unpack frontman Kris Roe's cinematic, diary-like lyrics, alongside the band's biggest controversies. So join us as we pull off the highway, and prepare ourselves for another losing streak!

Official Site : https://theatarisband.com/

San Dimas High School Football Rules (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQaRC3AKGI

Bill & Ted Clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVle0kopfes

Band Controversy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obAZYMPprsQ

"A Bronx Tale" Clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt3-0P6-6f8

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e11-the-ataris-blue-skies/pl.u-6mo1ggKFZvZ0g5

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fFntpFbb0wFXu1EJzr6vx?si=bUrsywv_RjSd5vwWeTMydg&pi=uEIdTBhpSw6hH

It was just a matter of time before we covered this instant classic, the debut full length "Chroma", by Cartel. The first of the Warped Tour bands we'll be getting into over the next few months.. so it's time to roll the windows down, and get carried away!

When you think of 2005, and what albums were important, and getting the most attention, Chroma tops the list.

AND IF YOU'RE NOT GETTING ANSWERS, ASK BETTER QUESTIONS.

Official Site : https://cartelrocks.com/

Say Anything (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxcVORJ4SB8

Honestly (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZgfzUd7gNs&list=RD_ZgfzUd7gNs&start_radio=1

Alternative Press article : https://www.altpress.com/cartel-chroma-20th-anniversary-interview/

Luckie St. Beer collaboration : https://chorus.fm/news/cartel-announces-new-beer-collaboration/

Warped Tour Montreal : https://www.vanswarpedtourcanada.com/

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e10-cartel-chroma/pl.u-BNAvxxeTpdpZ8M

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M40NY9waqJqFyM9HdaOYl?si=bus6tjf0Q66OUZiQdFsFpA&pi=fiTfaXOySXazb

Her Royal Highness, the Pop-Punk Princess from Napanee, Ontario is in, as we discuss her debut album from 2002, Let Go.

Whether you consider this record pop-punk, pop-rock, or pop-country.. you're absolutely right, because it checks all the boxes.

So don't go choosing weed over Avril, because this is the best selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist, and she's anything but ordinary.

Official Site : https://avrillavigne.com/

Complicated (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPBIwQyPWE

Sk8er Boi (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k&list=RDTIy3n2b7V9k&start_radio=1

I'm With You (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGR65RWwzg8&list=RDdGR65RWwzg8&start_radio=1

Losing Grip (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOcKckBLouM&list=RDLOcKckBLouM&start_radio=1

Mobile (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eJDRjXWfX8&list=RD9eJDRjXWfX8&start_radio=1

Closet Monster - "A Fight For What Is Right" (1999) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPms7NGNeuM&list=RDRPms7NGNeuM&start_radio=1

Pitchfork Review (2018) : https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/avril-lavigne-let-go/

My World DVD Documentary : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TR5sL3pWZc

My World DVD Concert : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YJeK75oeU

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e9/pl.u-AkAv0Mpt7d7X0k

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29Mzagz85me78NL7zXZdVU?si=_wS-CuNZQbWbgcwMHo0YTQ&pi=VtC49p_TRT64b

"Hey ladies, what's up?"

"What kind of pick up line is that?" "What did he say?" "OMG, I can't believe it!" "Ew, look at his hair!" "Band guys are so lame!" "Why's he staring at us?" "Ew, what is he wearing?"

"Ok... so can I call you?"

We've said it once, and we'll say it again, when it comes to the big 4 of pop-punk, New Found Glory have their spot solidified. They also really got it right re-recording 'Hit or Miss', and we all know Scottie likes a good re-record if you're putting the same song on another album.

So let me tip my glass to you, as we toast the night away to friends, and forget about tomorrow!

Official Site : https://www.newfoundglory.com/

Hit or Miss (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYoWZgY2HAk

Dressed to Kill (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz0qyYtcJb4&list=RDgz0qyYtcJb4&start_radio=1

The Story So Far (2002 full dvd) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us8ZUjWG4g8

Live in London (2004) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjGK5oP7YE&list=RD8YjGK5oP7YE&start_radio=1

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e8/pl.u-leyMol8txKxz1e

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rvcYveSi0FjfESEr6fWuu?si=y7zzs2VxSPaJJHQX8OB4sA&pi=5tawPrVpQBygM

In this episode we enter the confessional booth..

"Bless me Father, for I have sinned.. I think tonight I'll take the long way"

Dashboard Confessional was the first singer-songwriter that we connected with. 'The Swiss Army Romance' is an entire album so full of heart and classic sing-alongs, Chris Carrabba was dubbed 'The King Of Pain' for all the right reasons.

The pastor is in, so gather around because church is in session.

Official Site : https://dashboardconfessional.com/

Screaming Infidelities (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuv_TB_XR2c

MTV Unplugged : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVkWnebHsAI

Swiss Army Bro-Mance (NFG split) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX1hwaUwGs0

Chris Carrabba 2010 Interview : https://chorus.fm/features/interviews/chris-carrabba-of-dashboard-confessional/

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e7/pl.u-AkAv0mGf7d7X0k

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jaZ8dwu7Iu9B7z1hMlgyV?si=bZTQTWM2Tn2QKqqaNaZ40A&pi=C_dHK-LKTcSkY

What's the D-D-D-Dillio everyone?! In this episode we are wasting some time on MEST.

We go back to the drawing board when Tony Lovato and the guys from South Chicago officially crashed the mainstream party. "Wasting Time" became the soundtrack for those long days at school, long nights with your friends, and especially for smoking a bong or two!

Official Site : https://mestmusic.com/

What's The Dillio (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlHEQbeqTyY

The Show Must Go Off! (2004 live set) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WBfcsCXk5w

2024 Interview with Tony Lovato : https://chorus.fm/features/interviews/tony-lovato-of-mest/

Montreal Warped Tour 2026 : https://www.vanswarpedtourcanada.com/

EPISODE PLAYLIST

Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e6/pl.u-vxyJoRXT1q1RdX

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VSHGHw8diwXIGTexJAwsM?si=HH_d70tkSoumjaKn-7FvZw&pi=hN0DRhj1RJSlf