On this episode I sit down and chat w/ members of the South Bend, IN band The Distractions. We discuss the process of making their latest Self-Titled album, as well as what led to the formation of the band, their influences and how they got into punk. We also chat about how the local scene is recovering after the shutdown, their previous bands and how they helped shape them as individuals, and how the band is now moving forward. So sit back and get distracted by this episode of TIJAP! ***(songs by The Distractions include: “Distracted,” “I Know,” “In Stereo,” “Hypocrite,” “21 Questions,” and bonus track “Hate Me.” - all used w/ permission.)***

On this fun episode I get to sit down and chat w/ Joe and Nick from the Baltimore, MD punk/power pop band TV Thief. We chat about their brand new EP “Victory Lap,” influences, recording themselves with a home studio, the members playing w/ other bands, the Baltimore scene in general, and Nick’s ordeal trying to learn drums in his school band. Nick also shares a funny story about a band breaking up live on stage, the complexity of staying digital vs. selling physical copies, and so much more w/ this episode of TIJAP. *** (songs included in this episode from TV Thief: “Night After Night,” “I Don’t Like You (alt vs,)” Mouth Full of Birthday,” “I Just Wanna Go Home,” “Shit Simple Things, and “I Don’t Like You (Victory Lap vs.)” Used w/ permission.)***

On this unbelievable episode I get to sit down and chat w/ Rob Huddleston, vocalist and guitarist of legendary Virginia punk band Ann Beretta, and Scott Pasch, owner of DCxPC. We chat about how the two joined forces for the release of the live album “Like a Riot!” I fan boy a little bit on this episode because I’ve been a fan of Ann Beretta ever since I heard them on a Lookout! Records comp back in ‘99 and quickly bought their second full length “To All Our Fallen Heroes.” We chat about the band, Scott’s label, influences, Ann Beretta fitting in on Fueled By Ramen and Lookout!, recording live and what goes into it, scene gatekeeping, the importance of having the connection w/ the fans, and so much more on this fun and insightful episode of TIJAP! *** (live tracks included from Ann Beretta are: “Haywire,” “Lipstick & Makeup,” “Bottlecaps,” and “Wild, Young, & Free.” All used w/ permission.)***

On this chill episode I sit down and chat w/ Larry Parker, owner of River Monster Records. We chat about a slew of things including record labels and the different recording formats, how he started the label, and how he got into punk and other music while growing up on a Air Force Base. We also chat about several of his bands, his plans moving the label forward, how we’ve dealt w/ obstacles, and so much more. So sit back and relax w/ this episode of TIJAP. *** (music included in this episode: Goodbye Sunshine - “You Don’t Know,” No Pants Maurice - “Royale with Cheese,” Billy Bats and the Made Men - “Any Other Way,” Longshot Odds - “That Guy,” Lot Lizards - “Doomsday Kegger,” and Soda City Riot - “Resist and Refuse. All used w/ permission from River Monster Records.)***

On this fun, spastic, and palette cleansing episode, I sit down and bullshit w/ one of my favorite people on this planet, Athena Athens of Little Lost Girl Media and the Wasting Time w/ Athena Athens podcast. This is her second time on the podcast and it’s been long way overdue! We chat about guests that have been featured on her podcast, her original idea for it, and what’s in the works for LLG moving forward. We also talk S’Barro’s pizza, being too broke to buy friend’s label releases, and Retro the dog. There’s also plenty of Green Day and tattoo talk too, and so much more w/ this funtastical episode of TIJAP! *** (songs included w/ episode are: John Ramone (of The Биты) - “Athena Athens Don’t Be Sad,” Sweatpants Party - “Elevator,” Mantis Watch - “Planet Unicorn,” The Mercy Fuqks - “I’m Garbage,” and Bicheros - “Comb Over.” • Used w/ Permission by LLG Media / Kevin Aper) ***

On this special nostalgic episode of the podcast: it’s all things Mom’s Basement Fest. It was held this past weekend, Saturday October 1st at Westside Bowl in fabulous Youngstown, OH. It’s the second installment of the fest, and the first time being held in my backyard. Eleven kickass bands came out and totally slayed the evening, w/ John Proffit (aka John Mom,) Tricia Ritz, and Beau Basement doing an amazing job at bringing everything together. Nate at WSB did an amazing job too, providing us with amazing food and the best environment anybody could hope for. > That being said this episode is chalk-full of mini interviews w/ members of Kelsey Badgrammer, The Maranovs, Covert Flops, Ghost Party/Horror Section, School Damage, Stiv Reynolds and Tommy Teabagger of Hollywood Blondes, RADD, and Leather Weather, and even the #1 man John Mom. > Also featured are live performances from Covert Flops, Goin’ Places, Kelsey Badgrammer, Maranovs, The Putz, and The Jasons. So sit back and enjoy all things Mom’s Basement Fest w/ this episode of TIJAP! *** [all live performances used w/ permission from the bands and Mom’s Basement Records.]***

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On this cool episode I sit down and chat w/ Joe, Josh, and Matt - members of the Columbus, OH area pop punk band The Plan Bs. We bullshit about the band forming, the Columbus / Dayton scenes overall, and us joining forces to put out their debut EP “Catch a Break” (out now on CD and digital through This is Just a Record Label.) We also chat about the origin of their name, influences, rotating drummers like Spinal Tap, and so much more. So sit back and relax with this episode of TIJAP. *** (songs from The Plan Bs included in this episode are: “Everyday Thing,” “Off the Edge, “Scrapbook of Scars,” and “Parachutes.” Used w/ permission by the band.)***

On this extremely fun episode I get the pleasure of sitting down w/ Ron and Matt from the incredible punk interview podcast Our Brains Hurt. I’ve been a fan of this podcast and of these guys since they first launched in late 2020. We chat about the podcast and how it came to be, getting the Jasons to do their theme song, and how their local scenes are bouncing back from the pandemic. We also share funny stories, talk a little sports, and so much more! This was a really fun and humorous conversation that could have went so much longer. They’ll def be a part 2 in the near future, but for now get some relief with this episode of TIJAP! *** (songs included in this episode are: “OBH Theme,” The Plan Bs - “Everyday Thing,” The Alements - “Rite to Hate,” NOFX - “Bob,” and Savage Remains - “Marie Laveau.” Mostly used w/ permission.)***

On this fantastic episode I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down and chatting w/ Mike Patton of the bands Vista Blue, The Loblaws, The Robinsons, and of The Radiant Radish radio program, After Hours Horror Podcast w/ John Galvin of Kelsey Badgrammer, and The Snow in Southtown Podcast. We chat about his band Vista Blue and their new album “Stay Gold” (released September 1st on Radiant Radish Records and Outloud Records.) We talk about the origin of the band’s name and the early years of baseball themed songs, and gradually writing about different themes such as Olympic Curling, Horror based songs, seasons, A Christmas Story, and more- thus making the band much more diverse. We also touch on influences, fun stories involving growing up in the New Orleans scene and covering Better Than Ezra, his rude awakening moving to Nashville, our shared love of power pop, Fountains of Wayne, and The Gin Blossoms, as well as an early write up about the band and so much more. So sit back and turn up this episode of TIJAP! ***(songs featured are all from Vista Blue and used w/ permission: “Cherry,” “You’re Killing Me Smalls,” “Paul Newman and the Ride Home,” “We Turn it Up,” and “Crystal Lake.)”***

On this episode I’m super excited to have Sasha Mereu and Noless from the California Bay-Area punk band United Defiance. We chat about a bunch of things including the beginning and career of the band, Sasha joining and various other lineup changes, their 2021 album “Change the Frequency” and the origin of the title. We also discuss their other careers as magician, visual artist, voice-over actor, and motivational speaker, some super funny stories, and them getting ready for an upcoming tour. So don’t miss out on this episode of TIJAP! ***(songs by United Defiance included in this episode: “Running Out of Time,” “Cool Kids Club,” “Empty Advice,” “Sing with Me,” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” - used with permission from band.)***