The Pop Punk Project

By Keanan and Mike

We're Keanan and Mike, two lifelong friends who have always bonded over a love of music and in particular pop punk. We pick an album each week and do a deep dive into the lyrics and themes of the albu... more

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May 21, 2021 Side Projects: How I Spent My Pop Punk Project Vacation
Hey! This isn't the Avril Lavigne episode! Time to hit the brakes on this break! Mike flies solo and gets into a few pressing topics. What he’s listening to, what he’s looking forward to, and what’s been going on the past two months!
Bomb the Music Industry: "Side Projects Are Never Successful" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4FxiYbqs7M
Now Playing
Camp Trash: “Bobby” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkJUarDON90
Camp Trash: Downtiming https://open.spotify.com/album/4XA756FyAiSB5nCLQKdc8m?si=7qpBfycNSwyjxQ3KjKEffQ
Origami Angel: Gami Gang https://open.spotify.com/album/2ohtZdoMSFtr2JrO3lJbB5?si=YvimSHzcSFm8i25icbqZ1A
Manchester Orchestra: The Million Masks of God https://open.spotify.com/album/3GJ7F5BNIZjY5fhiu8ui4B?si=qJJY-4gET4CMATAuAFLdHg
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March 26, 2021 S2E8 - The Starting Line: Say It Like You Mean It
Episode Notes
Local legends, hometown heroes, whatever you want to call them… that’s what The Starting Line is for us! We bring on our season one contest winner and TSL superfan PATRICE MULHERN to revisit the Philly band's debut album, Say It Like You Mean It. How many songs are about one specific girl (Karina!)? Place your bets!
Favorite Songs -
Patrice: Left Coast Envy (historical)/ The Drama Summer (current)
Keanan: Up & Go
Mike: The Best of Me
Steve Fossett ballooning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahs0oD6M9Ic
Men In Black II beatbox scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl9kWE-7aGU
2002 MLB All-Star Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTbInfhszGA
The Andy Milonakis Show theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dCC6R_jfrc
Someone's Gonna Miss Us DVD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFKf97bEJc
"The Drama Summer/Leaving" live from HH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsvKvrE5_go
“Leaving" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgG7BmDOwo0
“The Best of Me” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGG0QYjdgJQ
“The Best of Me” Music Video (OG version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv7dwFDE2qU
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First Call by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100862
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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1h 53min
March 17, 2021 S2E7 - The Offspring: Americana
Episode Notes
Gunter glieben glauchen globen. You know what that means… it’s The Offspring week! Through their album Americana, the California punk rockers give their own state of the union address and the state is, uh, not great? We do our patriotic duty and explore what’s changed since 1998 (stealing VCRs) and what hasn’t (the man keepin’ you down!). The kids might not be alright but we hope you’ll think this episode is!
Favorite Songs -
Keanan: Why Don’t You Get a Job
Mike: The Kids Aren’t Alright
Romeo and Juliet (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKDOWUstfws

Malibu’s Most Wanted - Chapstick Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecgtb2UA4Lo

Sesame Street - “Felines”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8uQCQhD1wo

Rock-a-Doodle (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg0x6EJd4-0

The Music Man - 76 Trombones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdd6q0pW4DM

Can’t Get You Out of My Head documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHFrhIAj0ME
“Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTR-_Klcq8

“The Kids Aren’t Alright” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iNbnineUCI

“She’s Got Issues” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAxPLSvvbXY

“Why Don’t You Get a Job” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH-i8IvYIcg
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1h 39min
March 10, 2021 S2E6 - Something Corporate: Leaving Through the Window
Episode Notes
Before Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Jack's Mannequin, there was a little piano band called Something Corporate that took the music industry by storm. With a sound that transcended the typical pop punk mold, but themes that stayed close to the genre's roots, it was a band that appealed to the wider masses (and we consult our family and friends to prove it!). For this week's installment, Something Corporate's breakout album Leaving Through the Window.
Favorite Songs -
Keanan: Drunk Girl
Mike: Hurricane
Spider-Man Upside Down Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpwrORhKWU
Star Wars Attack of the Clones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXLQaVgCP_Q
Ashlee Simpson "Autobiography": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zboQQnbI0lI
Superbad Drunken Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po1GiAYyjIc
"Dear Jack" Documentary: https://vimeo.com/15611240
"Drunk Girl" - Warped Tour 2002 DVD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-hN1yRTnM8
"Punk Rock Princess" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0uEs3I6TA
"I Woke Up in a Car" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iCGJoEFxdY
"If You C Jordan" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPPX6dZT0Vw
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1h 57min
March 03, 2021 S2E5 - New Found Glory: Catalyst
Episode Notes
Welcome back, posse, to our glorious 20th episode! In celebration of this incredible feat we will be exploring New Found Glory's 2004 album, Catalyst. Why does this album remind Mike of middle school nosebleeds? And why did Keanan feel the need to buy it twice? Only one way to find out!
Favorite Songs -
Keanan: This Disaster
Mike: Failure's Not Flattering
Friends final scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9snbUbbMqbg
Shrek - Welcome to Duloc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X81AoBcVnaA
Harry Potter - Azkaban newspaper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7k1yanO6tk
It's Always Sunny - Pepe Silvia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nTpsv9PNqo
They Live - Seeing the Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjw_DuNkOUw
Catalyst hidden tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay2oUh2ZCTE
"All Downhill From Here" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK5Sdj08Lco
"Truth of My Youth" Acoustic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCUoWztrunM
"I Don't Wanna Know" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IDH5-a-cCM
"Failure's Not Flattering" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIDgXShFOyM
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February 24, 2021 S2E4 - Sugarcult: Start Static
Episode Notes
If you haven't heard Sugarcult’s 2001 album Start Static, what are you waiting for? It’s time to drink the kool-aid and join this cult once and for all! There's a reason it was basically the Van Wilder soundtrack... it's the epitome of the 2000s pop punk sound. One taste of this sweet, sugary treat and you'll be "Bouncing Off the Walls."
Favorite Songs -
Keanan: Stuck in America / Bouncing Off the Walls
Mike: Crashing Down
Van Wilder's life lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrDSwK-e9VQ
The Princess Diaries - Lana got coned!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBVptjkCG_0
SNL - Nickelback sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXjO8cqvNo
Don’t Wake Daddy commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar27fGO7sDU
It's Always Sunny... The D.E.N.N.I.S System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYBPvrJbPA4
“Stuck in America” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZONrf4HqYQ
“Bouncing Off the Walls” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMJUy_HN-00
"Bouncing Off the Walls" (Version 2) Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc65kPtFmi0
“Pretty Girl (The Way)” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llEMVYpty9w
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1h 37min
February 17, 2021 S2E3 - Relient K: Mmhmm
Episode Notes
The guys had a few come to Jesus moments this week as they explored pop punk of the Christian variety: Relient K’s album, Mmhmm. Cancel your weekly therapy session... the only therapy you'll need are the self-reflective, introspective lyrics of Matt Thiessen and his pop punk brethren. Feeling useless? Fear not! Let this episode be your escape.
Favorite Songs - Listen to hear this historic moment for yourself!
Hilarious 2004 political humor!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Q-sRdV7SY
South Park World of Warcraft scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIsj1ehlVnk
Ken Jennings Jeopardy loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1FFT8HCUIg
Austin Powers potty humor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRx0bup8ubM
"Be My Escape" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUqdJJ1hsXw
"Who I Am…" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5R_xvUb3r4
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1h 43min
February 10, 2021 S2E2 - Paramore: Riot!
Episode Notes
Everyone remain calm! There's no reason to start a Riot! In our long overdue Paramore episode, we discuss the band's second album which catapulted them to stardom. Join us as we review some all-timers and gush over our all-time crush (crushcrush)... Hayley Williams!
Favorite Songs--
Keanan: crushcrushcrush
Mike: For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic
The Sopranos final scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x9YACdBUrU
AJ Soprano's nu-metal shirts Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajsopranoshirts
Transformers 2 Princeton classroom scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qt5f2mUYSM
Seinfeld chess game scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buCEzjBz8Hg
"That’s What You Get" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kz6hNDlEEg\
"Hallelujah" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TYlOXVdVcQ
"Misery Business" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCyGvGEtOwc
"crushcrushcrush" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei8hPkyJ0bU
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February 03, 2021 S2E1 - Fall Out Boy: From Under the Cork Tree
Episode Notes
Cue that Thin Lizzy song because the boys are back in town baybay! We missed you dearly, pop punk posse. And as a thank you for the continued support we are starting this season with a bang, Fall Out Boy's album From Under the Cork Tree. Will Season 2 be our sophomore slump or comeback of the year? You decide!
Favorite Songs:
Keanan: Of All the Gin Joints...
Mike: Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner
Prequel Memes Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PrequelMemes/
Bo Bice "The Real Thing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f82Xo6BS_Vs
Madagascar “I Like to Move It Move It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApuFuuCJc3s
Tommy Wiseau website, great deals!: https://www.tommywiseau.com/
Dirty Dancing "Time of My Life" (Final Scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpmILPAcRQo
“Dance, Dance” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6MOKXm8x50
“Sugar, We’re Goin Down” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhG-vLZrb-g
“A Little Less Sixteen Candles..." Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6x6sHiFaw
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1h 57min
December 18, 2020 A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special (2020)
Episode Notes
Who doesn't love a Christmas special?! Get into the holiday spirit with us as we discuss some of our favorite pop punk holiday tunes. Cozy up to the fire, sit back, relax, and remember that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Merry Christmas you filthy animals!
Mike's holiday pop punk playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OkATJ0VgFANLFoEHNhjAJ?si=uY2EWT55SM65CHj9_2pRCA
Charlie Brown - Meaning of Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOofCTbv96s&t=108s
Christmas Vacation - Aunt Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90eEVC50smY
Mariah Carey/My Chemical Romance mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQ53oXITyk
Mayday Parade "I'm With You":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfdAALZLSJo&list=RDlfdAALZLSJo&start_radio=1
The Almost "Little Drummer Boy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwCCvAdXY6g
Little Drummer Boy Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMIW7HR2LOo&t=24s
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1h 14min

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