This is Just a Phase

Finally, I’m back with a brand new episode after a three week break. This time I have the absolutely pleasure of sitting down w/ Bree Myers, co-owner of Allegedly Records, Punk Box, Scene to Shining Scene, and the upcoming zine entitled “Beyond the Pit.” We chat about starting the label and her 2 partners Amy and Chris, her growing up in the central PA scene, local venues, deciding to do Punk Box and all it entails, and our mutual involvement in the label collective Scene To Shining Scene. We also chat about being involved in the punk scene at an older age and how giving back to it is so important. So sit back and relax w/ this episode of TIJAP!!! *** (songs in this episode are care of Allegedly Records and include: Amuse - “Telescope,” Amy Gabba & the Almost Famous - “Strangers and Soulmates,” Last Point - “Unfinished Business,” The Skluttz - “Church and State,” Personal Crisis - “Friends from the Beginning,” and City Escape Plan - “Discounted Legacy.” Used w/ permission.)***

On this hard-hitting episode I get to sit down and chat w/ AJ West of the Youngstown area hardcore band Nervous Aggression. We chat about a slew of things including the career and beginning of the band in East Liverpool, OH, being able to play w/ his brother Blake, him moving to Youngstown and his love of the city, local bands that we both have a real affinity for and venues that we both dig, him briefly living in Columbus during the early part of the pandemic, some funny stories, as well as talk about Nervous Aggression’s brand new EP entitled “Friends,” (available on the bands Bandcamp and streaming services August 31st,) as well as the subsequent tour that follows. So sit back and toss a few back w/ this episode of This is Just a Phase! ***(songs featured in this episode are by Nervous Aggression: “Attack/Your Band Sucks,” “Slutshame,” “This Stage is Ours’,” and “Rotting Away.” / used w/ permission.)***

Special radio broadcast style episode featuring information, trivia, and just general stuff I feel like chatting about. Also includes this playlist of the songs featured. Hope you enjoy.

PLAYLIST:

01 The Prozacs – “Let’s Go”

02 The Radio Buzzkills – “I Want My Records Back”

03 John Denver’s Body Double – “Daggers”

04 Flake City – “Dead End City”

05 Wild Sandals – “Queen of the Surf”

06 Atoms – “I’m Pretty Good (at F@*#ing Up)”

07 Idleminds – “Brick By Brick”

08 Noodle Brain – “Things Have Gone to Shit”

09 Vista Blue – “Cherry”

10 Personal Crisis – “Friends from the Beginning”

11 Crooked Cobras – “Darkness”

12 The Distractions – “21 Questions”

13 Amuse – “Help Me Out”

14 Maggie Blitz – “Bigmouth Strikes Back”

15 The Beldons – “About the Way”

16 The Real Sickies – “Doin’ My Time w/ You”

17 Paperback Tragedy – “Divided”

18 The Proton Packs – “Continuum”

19 The Jasons – “Jason Goes to Hell”

20 Mantis Watch – “Each Other’s Butlers”

21 Drifting Thing – “Maybe I’ll Catch Fire”

22 Modern Angst – “Mass Hysteria”

23 Dave Strong – “Little Girl”

24 City Escape Artist – “Discounted Legacy”

25 The Shanks – “Body”

26 Human Animal – “Bastards of the North”

27 Last Point – “Unfinished Business”

28 Heck Vektor – “Doin’ Time (in the End Times)”

29 NoMatrix – “Fallen”

30 The Pinoles – “Lucille”

31 Vagales – “Despertar”

32 Bored With Fire – “Indiana Harbor”

33 Bullet Finger & the Expirations – “Holy Moses”

34 Lords of the Highway – “Rockabilly Nerd”

35 The Skluttz – “Superhero”

36 Amy Gabba & the Almost Famous – “Revolution”

*** (all songs used w/ permission from artists and bands.)***

“… In the year 2384 the Mantids descended upon the earth. They struck without warning or mercy. Three billion human lives ended that day. They

were the fortunate ones. The scattered remnants of the human race were faced with a choice: Live as slaves, or retreat to the shadows. Either meant a brutal and never-ending struggle for survival. In a final act of desperation, 3 brave souls were sent back in time to save humanity. They started a band

for some reason.” | On this incredible episode I sit down and chat w/ Carl Geissert of the intergalactic pop punk band Mantis Watch. We chat about starting up the band, what influenced him growing up, the storyboard and ethos of the band itself, and possibly a Mantis Watch comic book. We also chat about pop punk songwriting and the complexity of writing outside the typical structure of it, the concept of “Channel 101,” and so much more! So sit back and get transported by this episode of TIJAP! *** (songs included in this episode are: Mantis Watch - “Doctor Asshole,” The Hollywood Blondes - “Back & Forth,” Mantis Watch - “Kittenless Future,” Mantis Watch - “Each Other’s Butlers,” Mantis Watch - “Call Me Cobra,” and Mantis Watch - “Robot Bastard.”)***

On this exciting episode I get to sit down and have a wonderful conversation w/ Ramonescore Brigade co-founder and Tarleks bassist Ken Painter. We chat about coming up w/ the idea of creating the Ramonescore Brigade series of albums (Volume 2 to be released this Friday, June 17th,) getting exposed to new bands during the process, getting into punk rock in Vancouver, BC, his early bands and forming Tarleks, him helping w/ the releases of A Gutter Pop Christmas and Punk 101 compilations, and so much more. So sit back, and let it all add up w/ this episode of TIJAP! *** [songs included are: Mighty Goose - “I Don’t Care” (from Vol. II,) Fil McRacken & the Hens - “Great Eggspectations” (from Vol. I,) Tarleks - “Like a Calf Not a Cow” (from Vol. II,) The Priceduifkes - “Send It (from Vol. II,) The Barbecuties - “Wearing Thin” (Vol. I)]***

On this episode I’m excited to have punk rock author Greg Slawson on the show. We chat about his book “Punk Rock (Trivia) Rules OK!” and coming up with questions and where he found his inspiration. We also discuss growing up in western MASS, his time going to college in Cleveland and DJing at Case Western, his job as a high school teacher, some of his favorite questions, and his work on a future book as well. So sit back and get more intelligent w/ this episode of TIJAP! ***(songs included are ones by The Prozacs, Black Flag, The Clash, Rancid, and NOFX.) ***

On this fun episode I sit down w/ Kemp and Mike from the Bogota, Colombia band One Reason to Rise to discuss their career as a band and their upcoming EP entitled “City Lights” that is getting released in June. We also chat about about forming 1R2R from the ashes off their previous band Defy, naming the first record that as well, their covers EP, growing up and getting into punk rock in Colombia, their influences ranging from Ska to metal to skate punk, as well as funny stories and much more. So sit back, pop open a can, and check out this new episode of TIJAP. *** (songs included by 1R2R are the following: “Don’t Let Me Go,” “Turn Back Time,” “I Believe,” “Everything’s Wrong,” and I’m Still Standing.”) ***

On this exciting episode I sit down and chat w/ Drew Safari, 1/2 of the Chicago pop punk group Noodle Brain (which also features Eddie from The Kobanes and The Mitochondriacs.) We chat about coming up w/ the band out of necessity to save songs after his bands dilution, first getting into pop punk, and being influenced by his dad’s music collection. We also talk about writing lyrics, his releases: the “Self-Titled” EP and his full length “Bored to Death,” his relationship w/ Grim Deeds and Laptop Punk Records, filling in on guitar w/ Sex Dream, new music coming up soon, and so much more! So sit back and dive into this episode of TIJAP! *** (songs by Noodle Brain featured: “All in Your Head,” “A Lazy Sunday,” “The Sun Will Shine on You,” “She’s a Psychopath,” and “Can’t Stand You.” Used with permission.) ***

On this episode I have the pleasure of sitting down and chatting w/ Brandon Alan Lewis, promoter for Hell is Ohio, owner of Punkerton Records, and curator of Hell is Ohio Fest. We chat about growing up in Paris, TX, moves to North Carolina and Ohio, and his inspiration for Hell is Ohio. We also chat about the Columbus, OH music scene in general, bringing back Punkerton Records after nearly 20 years, his recent punk meets metal show, and Hell is Ohio Fest that is taking place next month. So grab a cold one and sit back and listen to this blazing episode of TIJAP! *** (songs featured on this episode are: Prime Directive - “Hell Ride,” Yard Sign - “The Pandemic is Over (But I’ve Got Nowhere To Go,)” Pretty, Pretty Awful - “Mostly Ghostly,” The Reedy Weeps - “The Birthday Song,” and John Swan - “This Song Brought to You By a Falling Bomb (Thursday cover.)” songs used w/ permission. ***

On this episode I get the opportunity to chat with all 5 members of the fantastic Youngstown, OH pop punk band Where’s Winona Now? We chat about them starting out in 2014, the process of making their debut self-titled full-length and the follow up EP “Vermont,” as well as several lineup changes along the way. We also talk influences, the process of songwriting, the diversity of their local scene, one member showing up super late, the kickass venue ran by bassist Erik called The Wickyards, work on a new album, and so much more. So grab a cold drink, settle yourself in, and check out this episode of TIJAP! *** (songs by WWN? Include “Officer Douchebag,” “Pixies,” “Alone,” and “Ted Bundy.” Used w/ permission.) ***