The Record Is Repeating

Chris and Jake talk about The Get Up Kids' breakout 1999 album Something to Write Home About, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a re-issue and an ongoing tour.

The Get Up Kids' lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Matt Pryor joins Chris and Jake to talk about the band's upcoming tour celebrating 25 years of its groundbreaking second studio album Something to Write Home About, that album's deluxe reissue, and his new memoir Red Letter Days. This wide-ranging interview includes miscellaneous geeking out about gardening, what it's like touring with your own kids in your band, and a shared love of pro wrestling. Recorded on July 10, 2024.

Hosts Christopher Belanger and Jake Neher introduce The Record Is Repeating and talk about what you can expect from this podcast. They discuss some of the music that served as a foundation to their long friendship and what's inspiring them now. Plus, Chris gives Jake the show's first music listening assignment, which they will discuss on the second episode.