Pop-Punk & Pizza

Reacting to Waterparks new song "Better Than Therapy"

I talked with Ryan Argast of Marina City about being on American Idol and The Voice, their new EP Reflections Vol. II, their worst show, favorite venue to play in Chicago, unexpected influences, and more! #alternative #altrock #marinacity

Sit by the pool with me while I talk about the Riot Fest 2026 lineup! #riotfest #punk #poppunk

I talked with pop punk band from the Bay area, Stay Out, about playing a show in a Denny's, The Pennywise garage in The Punk Rock Museum, a Warped Tour block party, Fan Fest, their upcoming album, good pizza, and more!

Watch on YouTube to actually see my reaction lol: https://youtu.be/WBgbJyPQP6c?si=o2Rb56A5bjKRl84-

I talked with Crash The Net about albums vs. singles, the pizza capital of the U.S., how they got started, and more! #interview #poppunk #podcast

My Chemical Romance's unreleased album The Paper Kingdom was LEAKED?! (completely), plus Green Day at Superbowl, the Kurt Cobain mystery, & Britney Spears selling her music catalogue #mcr5 #paperkingdom #musicnews

I talked with One's Own Haven about which Green Day album they would eliminate (besides Father of All), an unexpected mishap on tour, their favorite show to play, their favorite pizza, what gear they want for Christmas, and more!

Sofie interviewed Helmet at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Shonen Knife at Riot Fest 2025!

I talked with All At Once about opening for Frank Iero & The Future Violents as their first live show they ever played, their new single, upcoming music, and more! Listen to All At Once: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7riZx...   / all-at-once   Website: https://www.weareallatonce.com/ Follow All At Once on socials: https://www.instagram.com/weareallato... https://www.tiktok.com/@weareallatonc...   / weareallatonce   Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzap...   / poppunkpizzapod   Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ #poppunk #interview #podcast

HAUNTER talks about their upcoming EP, having their song played on SiriusXM, anime, ghost pepper pizza, and more! #poppunk #Music #podcast #interview #band #newmusic #haunter Listen to HAUNTER on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTz... Follow HAUNTER on socials: https://www.instagram.com/haunterisnt...   / haunterisntreal   https://www.tiktok.com/@haunterisntre...

I talked with Like Ghosts, an emo band from Texas on collaborating with Ryan Cabrera (who has written hits for Avril Lavigne) and with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, favorite venues, local bands they would collab with, bands that influenced them, Warped Tour spelling their band name wrong, and more! Listen to Like Ghosts' collab w/ Ryan Cabrera "On the Way Down" (rock version): https://open.spotify.com/track/3BC9BX... Follow Like Ghosts on socials! https://www.instagram.com/likeghostsr... https://www.tiktok.com/@likeghostsroc...   / likeghostsrock   Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz...   / poppunkpizzapod   https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzap... Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ PR/Contact: poppunk.noelle@gmail.com

I talked with local Grammy Award-winning band The 1-800s about '10 Compressors'--their upcoming no-skip album, their unique 10-step process, fave pizza, and lots more! Catch them live at Cobra Lounge for their 10 Compressors release show July 5! Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/avmadq-the-1-800s-moon-rules-apply-clementine-5th-jul-cobra-lounge-chicago-tickets Listen to The 1-800s: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oKUz8AXi2orn2Lxb0Lrem Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-1-800s/1637546982 Bandcamp: https://the1-800s.bandcamp.com/track/gawty-demo Listen to their new single "Starry Eye": https://music.apple.com/us/album/starry-eye-single/1801109681 https://open.spotify.com/track/0ORAJO8qX8lzVaF0UXKZxR Follow the 1-800s on socials: https://www.instagram.com/1.800s/?hl=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZ-mXQCmswBW3SssIjZRXNg

I talked with the legendary and prolific heavy metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Testament) about Dark Angel's comeback and 'Extinction Level Event', their upcoming album that will be their first release since 1991's 'Time Does Not Heal'. Listen to their first single off the album "Extinction Level Event" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/0wIsy38GX8N3SPiwFynN2R  https://store.reversedrecords.com/products/extinction-level-event-single?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafx65mBZ2UZ62hAOk7UP_bUAsl8bHB7I09YJsN-Bc1xDn4RDIlD_j5mGopakQ_aem_FK8-C5-nNrpWCNbsHeKULA Tour Dates & more: https://reversedrecords.com/dark-angel-2/ Follow Dark Angel on socials: https://www.instagram.com/darkangelthrash/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/darkangelthrashofficial/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ #genehoglan #darkangel #deathband #testament #slayer #anthrax #heavymetal #drummer #interview #podcast

Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview

Exclusive first listen/premiere of FieldHockey's new single "Common Trope". PLUS a review and interview! Listen to FieldHockey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fkx38Pp1N6rqnhiQ2rRWr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fieldhockey/1496468939 Follow FieldHockey on socials: https://www.instagram.com/fieldhockeyband https://www.facebook.com/FieldHockeyBand?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.tiktok.com/@puckingincredible Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod #poppunk #posthardcore #newmusic

With Patience, a Chicago band with post-hardcore influence, talks about upcoming album Triptych, new single "It's Time", recording in their basement studio, their upcoming show with Orlock and Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago May 10, and more! Listen to With Patience: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aWHujwxmN2ELXvznr3Pz4?si=yPgr82xDTXqlS13TTZ4i2w&nd=1&dlsi=d46c9334770845e1 https://music.apple.com/mz/artist/with-patience/1713284451 https://withpatiencechicago.bandcamp.com/album/fitted-sheet-b-w-strawberry https://www.youtube.com/@withpatience.official Follow With Patience on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/withpatience.chicago/ https://www.facebook.com/withpatience.chicago https://www.threads.net/@withpatience.chicago Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Official Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

I talked with Luke, the singer/guitarist of The Sleights about their upcoming album This One's Gonna Hurt, collabing with Jen of The Bombpops on a song, his favorite songs to play live, favorite local venues and bands, and more! Pre-Order This One's Gonna Hurt out April 25: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/album/this-ones-gonna-hurt Listen to their new single "Day In The Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F3pgRWsG9w Listen to "Already Gone" ft. Jen Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCyW8G4GciA Listen to The Sleights: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L2jdtSYk9KNFRj1jUo2id https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-sleights/956136416 https://radgirlfriendrecords.storenvy.com/ Follow The Sleights on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/thesleightsofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/SLEIGHTS719/?_rdr https://x.com/thesleights719 https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleights?ug_source=op.auth&ug_term=Linktr.ee&utm_source=awyc6vc625ejxp86&utm_campaign=tt4d_profile_link&_r=1 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod poppunkpizzapod.com Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

I talked with Josh, the owner of Controlled Chaos in Bolingbrook, about how he became a record store owner, music/bands he recommends, why going to a record store is better than buying online, almost joining Cheerleader Roadkill, his fave pizza places, and more!! Check out Controlled Chaos: https://www.controlledchaosvintage.com/ Listen to GCxAW: https://open.spotify.com/artist/53jyZZqqJJl4oHakGluMTw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc ​https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod poppunkpizzapod.com

I chatted with Slackin' Idle about how they started out, whether the Warped Tour or WWWY lineup is better, the importance of social media in promoting music, the best pizza place in Canada, and more! #poppunk #newmusic #band Listen to Slackin' Idle: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WvMkyGAAP1LdPaVOnd6S2  https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCSb1Ux45pWqWbaKv9ZADBQw  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DJWKLGXX  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slackin-idle/1772795254  https://www.iheart.com/artist/slackin-idle-44199321/?embed=true%22%20frameborder=%220%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E Follow Slackin' Idle on socials: https://www.instagram.com/slackin.idle https://www.tiktok.com/@slackin.idle More links: https://linktr.ee/Slackinidle?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabObyEdMGccEr1fCuKCCXK5igPBhHLUYaPIUpwI03Zj0xnwUc-_8_xslNk_aem_n7RE-04r3Eafjrccgh-YIw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod

I chatted with local Chicago band Cheerleader Roadkill about their debut album 'Golf Course Intercourse' out now, how they met, their upcoming tour with The Jins, working with Bandit Booking, inspirations, jelly on pizza, and more! Listen to Cheerleader Roadkill: YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsbxOUyMpAHm7EsLuE_h4HA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16nIjFM97UOhihhYgQPJM1 Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B0C2C3C5SW/cheerleader-roadkill Follow Cheerleader Roadkill: https://www.instagram.com/cheerleaderroadkill/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571235299158# Upcoming Shows: https://linktr.ee/cheerleaderroadkill?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaBQRslCElA9MCz-gql1ULH0yNSbi-s3H4thqvvnmnfHjgsau-Ao8epGik_aem_d80Vk_-0kUQ611WA4qEHRA Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/ @pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod

Ranking every My Chemical Romance album with Aidan Valentine of Superglue! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  tags: #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollection #MCR #rockmusic #podcast

Ranking my top 5 favorite albums of 2024! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership  Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793 tags: #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollection Marilyn Manson, Twenty One Pilots, Palaye Royale, Bring Me The Horizon, TOP, BMTH

Aidan Valentine and I talking about some of the pop-punk albums in his record collection! Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aid... Follow Aidan Valentine:   / aidanjvalentine   Follow Superglue:   / supergluetheband   Listen to Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cTjo... Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!   / poppunkpizzapod      / poppunkpizzapod     / poppunkpizzapod   https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Vote for us for Best Music Podcast on Chicago Reader!: https://bestof.chicagoreader.com/musi... Don't forget to Subscribe!!    / @pop-punkpizzapodcast8793     #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollectio

I chatted with Aidan Valentine on his most recent singles and new music coming soon! #aidanvalentine Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aidanvalentine1/dont-go/  Follow Aidan Valentine: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjvalentine/ Follow Superglue: https://www.instagram.com/supergluetheband/ Listen to Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cTjozhUIyltz34gPtAOyl Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Vote for us for Best Music Podcast on Chicago Reader!: https://bestof.chicagoreader.com/music-and-nightlife/best-music-podcast Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  #music #poppunk #punk #emo

I talked with JoeyCXP again and Mary Jo Swank of Walk On Mars for the first time about their new collab single "RESUSCITATE"; plus things they wish were different about the pop-punk scene, what they've been listening to recently & more! Listen to "RESUSCITATE" here!: https://open.spotify.com/track/1irvqM3dFAzwiRl4GTy7oG Listen to Walk On Mars: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28YX4... website & other links: https://walkonmarsband.com/apps/bitli... YouTube:    / @walkonmarsband   Listen to JoeyCXP: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qvez... website & other links: https://www.joeycxp.com/stream?fbclid... YouTube:    / @joeycxp     Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabeS7ISPYzBvZ1k4fUvzpfQG7F8BEcXTaP7b77lZBvIgtbjUQQZ5YlaAeY_aem_P_ojgYLOrtHjguXD_upQ7g

Ranking my top 5 Halloween-themed covers by alternative/pop-punk bands! Happy Halloween!! Check out our merch store! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod%2F  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Chris Motionless video/audio credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5imvOww22OI

I talked with Aidan Valentine, the drummer of Wisconsin band Superglue, about his new solo project, new single "Deadbeat", his thoughts on Warped Tour coming back, and more! Listen to "Deadbeat" by Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/track/0GvPWt8eT7OzjBBg43aulX Follow Aidan on socials: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjvalentine/?hl=en Check out Superglue on socials: https://www.instagram.com/supergluetheband/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3X6hJIcYj7ltvjvV2vw0J0 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Superglueband?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaNnnlRsoQnIU4g6q6zETWWL2N6sqDFVo-FSFVp6CsRLIWHEj8jbUeRyPQ_aem_Ck0GSlS3i6MRW6iicfpjeg   Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Check out our merch! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/  Website: poppunkpizzapod.com  Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod

I talked with joey CXP about his new EP out now called Candy Crush, the pop-punk scene in NJ, getting a master's degree in computer science, the term "emo", anime, pizza, and more! Listen to Candy Crush: https://www.joeycxp.com/music Follow joey CXP on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeycxp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joey_cxp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeycxp Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fjoey_cxp joey CXP song featured in intro: "she drives me out of my mind" Want to support us? Get Pop-Punk & Pizza merch! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poppunkpizzapodcast Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod #poppunk #interview #newmusic

I talked with Calling All Captains about their new EP titled (e)motion sickness; their experience of Warped Tour and if they would want it to come back, working with Jaime of Pierce The Veil on their EP; who each member would be in a court of king, queen, jester, and knight; and more! Listen to (e)motion sickness: https://callingallcaptainsstream.com/ep  Follow Calling All Captains on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callingallcaptains/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/CallingAllCptns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callingallcaptains?lang=en Find a Calling All Captains show near you! : https://callingallcaptainsband.com/tickets/    Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod    #poppunk #posthardcore #interview #callingallcaptains

I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!! Check out Broken Demeanor's EP 'Where Is Home?' out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/1wiMKL6W9GpPrJXAQKY9LZ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-demeanor/1529770767 Follow Broken Demeanor on socials: https://www.instagram.com/brokendemeanor/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@brokendemeanor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   https://www.facebook.com/brokendemeanor?_rdr  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCukfNhMxZqfEe7SWL5b3uA Check out Frato's Culinary Kitchen: https://fratospizza.com/ https://www.instagram.com/FratosPizza/ https://www.facebook.com/FratosPizza https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFratosPizza https://www.youtube.com/FratosPizza Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod

I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which state has better pizza - Florida or California? FFO: The Starting Line, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41 #poppunk #interview #northbound

Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medievally-clad guy is that introduces them at shows; plus a track-by-track explanation of the songs on their 'SPECTER' EP ...and more!! Basically everything you need to know about Cruel Universe is in this interview! Listen to Cruel Universe 's new single "Coffin": Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5yWTTB95EDzODLmFYNWd4J Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/coffin-single/1735180101 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CXMTTJLX Follow Cruel Universe on socials: https://www.instagram.com/cruel_universe/ https://twitter.com/crueluniverse13?s=11  https://www.youtube.com/@crueluniverse Filmed at Woodgrain Pizzeria in Glen Ellyn! https://www.woodgrainpizzeria.com/ tags: chicago hardcore chicago hc interview local punk band

I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds! Pre-order The Lies That Bind here: https://diwhy-films-store.square.site/product/pissed-the-lies-that-bind-vinyl-record-preorder-/50?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false&fbclid=PAAaYIHHAdIHJZlcSjR-0Q7ft4aDNRFVrBpbkEM54sV5a8a8Cx77VgsxoWVB8_aem_AcIgJ5WMx_VEGgfCUERQU1CkpqmlNs8lLQxEkbVgZs1TPz-rdDwlmsKg5H_Pu-6rWdI Pre-order the NOFX tribute album, I Heard They Broke Up!!, here: https://coffincurserecords.bigcartel.com/category/nofx Listen to PISSED!: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nl4TMQ1QLA7YxB5UplPkd?si=-4N4TudfQiORo6_C6l1mfw&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=5787592852ff4f09 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCA4jS7QbBqqDF3ijoxbKsnA Bandcamp: https://p1ssednj.bandcamp.com/ Follow PISSED! on socials! https://www.instagram.com/pissednj/ https://www.facebook.com/AREYOUPISSED/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxIswTUNDNxGFCX0LUzqxw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod

I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more! Listen to Definitely Maybe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920 Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at Night": https://ffm.to/presaveidsan See Definitely Maybe at Snüzfest: https://www.seetickets.us/event/snuzfest-w-devon-kay-and-the-solutions/581236 Follow Definitely Maybe on socials! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/definitelymaybeband/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@definitelymaybeband Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more! Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow Gold Steps on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldstepsmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstepsmke/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/goldstepsmusic Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more! Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow MKNLY on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mknlyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mknlyncofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mknlyofficial?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mknlyofficial@UCrqKYtQbGl9Ei5SIwqYt1BQ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hoarders-Trading-Post-100024312652667/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoarderstradingpost/?hl=en Website: https://hoarderstradingpostil.com/ Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser  Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod

In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to "Over Zelle Us" and "Least of all You" from their upcoming album now! https://takendays.net/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0762S4JXT/taken-days Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/taken-days/1290370283 Bandcamp: https://takendays.bandcamp.com/album/every-second Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L1cld4GE8IcfAw6TU1qIA Follow Taken Days on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takendays/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takendays/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

I talked with UNWELL, a recently formed band that infuses pop-punk with metalcore, about their new album out now "Trial and Error", touring with Alesana, the message behind their music, and more! Listen to Trial & Error! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sTMelNHrKXdBVr2xvKh4t  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unwell/1556149236  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/unwell/trial-and-error/ALmv2c4hP3zVtwV Follow UNWELL on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unwellband/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unwellband Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/unwellband

Spooky punk solo artist Maggot House and I talk about our favorite horror themed/spooky punk and pop-punk songs in this special Halloween episode! Plus we talk about Maggot House's new album out now: How to Talk to Extraterrestrials, and more! Listen to How to Talk to Extraterrestrials: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/12furD... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-... Bandcamp: https://maggot-house.bandcamp.com/alb... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0BG... Follow Maggot House on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggot_house/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggothouseband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggothouse Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r...

Last weekend, I went to T1 Fest, a festival created to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, and talked with Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket about song titles, upcoming music, tours, and more! Listen to Teenage Bottlerocket: Bandcamp: https://teenagebottlerocket.bandcamp.com/album/so-dumb-so-stoked Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mGyXXKzoR5KAAh4Mkef2W Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teenage-bottlerocket/56425059 Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QKMASE/teenage-bottlerocket Website: https://teenagebottlerocket.com/ See Teenage Bottlerocket on tour: https://www.teenagebottlerocket.com/tour-dates/ Learn more about T1 Fest: https://t1fest.com/about Follow T1 Fest on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T1Fest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t1festofficial/ Follow Teenage Bottlerocket on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagebottlerocket/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teenagebottlerocketofficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/teenbottlerock Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an independent artist, and more! Listen to "The Hard Bitter Truth": https://ffm.to/thehardbittertruth Follow Nick Karcher on socials + more links: https://linktr.ee/itsnickkarcher Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod tags: #nickkarcher #poppunkandpizza #poppunk #podcast

In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, opening for Descendents and Sum 41, playing the Punk in Drublic festival, and more! PRE-SAVE "Soldier Soldier" (out Oct. 2nd)- the 2nd single off their upcoming album! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freethewitness/soldier-soldier?utm_source=SendGrid&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=website Listen to "Youth of Tomorrow" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/3oVL7mb1BmDmA5IVPfabHo?si=d19f357ad85f4f01 Listen to Free The Witness: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/320FBN60rLKRag50ziiZUw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/free-the-witness/1449964705 Bandcamp: https://freethewitness.bandcamp.com/ Follow Free The Witness on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeTheWitnessOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethewitness/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod Listen to Pop-Punk & Pizza! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWx2A28brBKhn959MJ3dY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-punk-pizza/id1438073969 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70cc9370-9251-401f-9b75-f8a6348639e9/pop-punk-pizza Everywhere else: https://tr.ee/bV8GefETYT

In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom, and more! Listen to 'Head Full of Snakes' by Tightwire: https://orcd.co/HeadFullOfSnakes Follow Tightwire on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tightwirempls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tightwireMPLS/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tightwirempls Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tightwirempls Website: https://tightwirempls.com/home Support this podcast! Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-mXQCmswBW3SssIjZRXNg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare. Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support us! Any amount helps! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring with Sleeping With Sirens, and more! Follow Pine Creek Academy on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinecreekacademy/?fbclid=IwAR0HUfizQOaFs-RWkkd8LT8PVGoxrgPCNs9pFFvchEMISRvQAJjvztI2Dlo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088518980666 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Pinecreekacademy?fbclid=IwAR2r8w5F29byGppvi-mXJ9VrzLDU_Map0gBZqe2UBqKWP1wMLaYBqy3qV40 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2, what they've been up to since the band ended, their favorite memories of being in the band, and lots more! Detour North are awesome guys! Get tix to their one-night-only anniversary show now! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/detou... And thank you to Zazzo's for great pizza, for letting us film, and for being thoughtful to not interrupt while we were filming, We appreciate it! Follow Detour North on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detournorth... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detournorth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detournorth?lang=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r... Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-f...

Our first episode with our new co-host, Zoe! Zoe and I talk with Ryan and Jonas of Killium, @killiumofficial a band originally from Indiana, about their upcoming album to be released in October, their pre-album EP they're working on, and their previously unannounced headlining show at Schubas Tavern (in Chicago) with Broken Demeanor and The Fundamental Kink in August! Plus lots more, including Ryan's crowd-favorite double-necked guitar Get updates about upcoming shows and learn more about Killium: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killiumoffi... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KilliumOffic... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@killiumofficial Listen to Killium's new single "Dirty Rotten" + more links! https://linktr.ee/killium Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?l... Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod

The Bollweevils are releasing their first album in over 14 years! "Essential" is out May 5 via Red Scare. I talked with Daryl, the frontman, about the creation of the album, how being a doctor inspires his songwriting, his favorite songs on the record, the worst excuse for pizza he's ever had, and more!! Listen to The Bollweevils! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yNus0PrBf0aWh5FPhpIdR Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-bollweevils/85291490 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Please support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964  For info on sponsorships, please email noelle@lamoremediallc.com

For you fellow heavy music lovers, we're starting a new Heavy Edition series!! For the 1st episode of this series, I had the chance to talk with No Shelter, a local metalcore band in the Chicago area about their new song Run Your Rivers Red (out now!) and upcoming debut EP! We also talked about their inspirations, how they met, and more! Listen to "Run Your Rivers Red" by No Shelter on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/track/4SmwKOqgH9ENOoOXwk65e3?si=f269c745035d404d Follow No Shelter on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosheltermusic/ TikTok: https://tr.ee/kOPpk9s6ku Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza, please email noelle@lamoremediallc.com tags: #poppunk #podcast #musicpodcast #punk #hardcore #metalcore #metal #heavymetal #punkrock #screamo #interview #newmusic #newsong #newpunkmusic #newpunk #newband #runyourriversred #noshelter #pizza #slipknot #bandinterview

I talked with Years Down about their upcoming album called December State of Mind, the meaning behind it, their third single release of the year, "big S.A.D.", their very different cover of Justin Bieber's "Stay", a possible upcoming EP of covers, and more! Years Down is coming to the midwest for the first time ever for their Spring Midwest Tour. Bands that will be joining them will be announced soon - follow Years Down on socials to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearsdownband/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YearsDownBand/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YearsDown Website: https://yearsdownband.com/ Listen to Years Down on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Mhyyej3a1sjKEKNv4nCax Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/years-down/1555817782 Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B08XND8CDD/years-down Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info

I got a chance to talk with LoudFoxCult @loudfoxcult9052 , a trio of friends from Michigan, about their influences, their new EP "Cult Classic", getting to work with Sam Mathys - the drummer of Early Eyes and former drummer of Remo Drive, and more! FFO: Remo Drive, Tiny Moving Parts, Real Friends, Mom Jeans If you like alternative, midwest emo, math rock, pop-punk, and/or fun jams, this band is a mix of all these things. Cool guys and cool music - Highly recommend. Listen to LoudFoxCult's EP Cult Classic out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qY6fkaQ1BDrxHSxtyYxRF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/loudfoxcult/1457032823 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/loudfoxcultband Follow LoudFoxCult on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudfoxcult/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/loudfoxcult?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudfoxcult Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

North Carolina-based Come Clean talks about their upcoming album "134", what the numbers mean to them, their favorite songs to perform live, their influences, and of course, their favorite kind of pizza! Stay tuned for Come Clean's debut album "134" out April 14th! In the meantime, check out Come Clean's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07XU4KmInbziPoRl8w6dqF Listen on other streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/comecleannc Follow Come Clean on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comecleannc/?hl=en&__coig_restricted=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comecleannc Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Support Pop-Punk & Pizza: https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 Sponsor an episode and we'll promote your band, product, brand, etc! Contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info

For St. Patrick's Day, I decided to talk about my top 5 green albums! Let me know what your favorite green album is in the comments! Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Want me to promote your band or brand? Email noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info on sponsorships! Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en tags: #poppunk #top5 #top5greenalbums #top5albums #music #podcast #punk #alternative #emo #screamo #posthardcore #hardcore #hardcorepunk #metal #pizza #pop #band #bands #bandinterview #review #musicreview #albumreview #albumsreviews #greenday #weezer #sum41 #waterparks #distillers #thedistillers #punkalbums #green #greenalbums #stpatricksday

I Call Fives is back from their 7-year hiatus with a new EP, Not For Everyone. I talked with the bassist, Drew, about how their songwriting process has changed since the break, the meaning behind their new single "Honest & Only", working with Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years on the EP, and more! Listen to I Call Fives new EP Not For Everyone! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vsi8vM5Xs8p1NEQuZWP70 Vinyl: https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/i-call-fives/products/i-call-fives-not-for-everyone-lp-only Follow I Call Fives on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icallfives/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icallfives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/icallfives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smartpunklive Please support our podcast by donating! Any amount helps! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser For sponsorships, please contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com tags: #poppunk #musicpodcast #poppunkmusic #poppunkpodcast #punkrock #emo #posthardcore #alternative #punk #punkpodcast #interview #bandinterview #musicinterview #artistinterview #bandinterviews #poppunkband #icallfives #drewconte #poppunkpizza #poppunkandpizza #newmusic

In this episode, I talked with Long Island band WAIVER. about their EP coming out March 24, the meaning behind their latest single "Right Here", Dylan playing a show right after dislocating his shoulder, their favorite pizza places, and more! Follow WAIVER. on Instagram! @waiver.official Listen to WAIVER. on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PhdHrRvK1S0Qd9ihnIyVp For sponsorships, please contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com Help us bring you high quality content by donating; every cent is appreciated! https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 Photo of WAIVER. by Steve Levy tags: #poppunk #poppunkpodcast #punkpodcast #musicpodcast #emo #emopodcast #emomusic #poppunkmusic #hardcoremusic #hardcore #hardcorepunk #posthardcore #posthardcorepunk #posthardcoremusic #interview #bandinterview #music #newmusic #newpoppunk

In this episode, I talked with new pop-punk band Londynne's Falling about their diverse backgrounds in the music industry and how it gives them a unique sound, how they write their songs, their plans for an upcoming album, their new single "911", and more! If you'd like to support Pop-Punk & Pizza, please donate: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Want us to promote your band, brand or product? Sponsor us! Email noelle@lamoremediallc.com Follow Londynne's Falling on socials! https://withkoji.com/@LondynnesFalling tags: #londynnesfalling #poppunk #poppunkpodcast #punkpodcast #musicpodcast #pizza #pizzapodcast #newband #newmusic #laband #punkrock #punkband #poppunkband #punkrockband #interview #bandinterview

I got a chance to talk to Stefan Beham, head of the punk rock label SBÄM, based in Linz, Austria. He's also created artwork for bands like NOFX, Sum 41, and Lagwagon. SBÄM also has a festival; the latest edition featuring the last official NOFX show in Austria, along with many other bands like Rancid, Anti-Flag, Less Than Jake, Mod Sun, and lots more. He tells me he has big plans for the festival, including expanding it to the U.S., with a documentary of it in the works. We also talk about his beginnings, advice he has for aspiring artists, and more! Photo of Stefan: Karin Hackl

In this episode, I talked with British artist Luvlee about starting out in a boy band, how the Nickelodeon show Drake & Josh inspired him musically, his transition from pop to pop-punk, and more! Listen to Luvlee's song "Obsessed" out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ni1HXhCsqDdfPLnemc4Zr Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/luvlee/1575342025 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07SV5GKRJ/luvlee

In this episode, I talked with punk-garage rock-indie band The Figbeats about their cover of "Apeman" on Starstruck: A Tribute to The Kinks, the funny story of how they got their band name, other bands getting blood on their drums, and more! Listen to The Figbeats: Bandcamp: https://figbeats.bandcamp.com/music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C8d0rGV7PXwT2CDUJlnYp Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-figbeats/751450761 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B00GPFYKEQ/the-figbeats Follow The Figbeats on socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFigbeats/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/figbeats/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/figbeats

Top 5/6 new-ish bands I recommend! With the new year coming up, it's time for you to discover some new bands!  - Moving to Ashbury: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingtoashbury/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingToAshbury/ Twitter: All links: https://bio.site/movingtoashbury Bandcamp: https://movingtoashbury.bandcamp.com/    - Never Loved: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverlovedmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverlovedmusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverlovedmusic Website: neverlovedmusic.com    - Bilk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilkbandpage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bilkbandpage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BILKBANDPAGE New music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRtpEkgGwD4&feature=youtu.be Website: https://bilkband.co.uk/   - Bad Nerves: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badbadnerves/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badnerves Twitter: https://twitter.com/BADBADNERVES Shows & merch: https://linktr.ee/badnerves Website: https://badnerves.co.uk/   - Fangclub: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fangclubband/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FangclubOfficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fangclub All links: https://linktr.ee/Fangclub   - Dinosaur Pile-Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DINOSAURPILEUP  Website: http://www.dinosaurpileup.com/  More links: https://linktr.ee/dpuofficial

Part 2 of my interview with Mark Johnston of Knelt Before! He tells me why he decided to write a song in Japanese, talks about his gear & guitars, the meaning of songs on their new album, "Be Nice", and more! Be sure to watch Part 1 if you haven't already!   Check out Knelt Before's debut album "Be Nice" on Bandcamp: https://kneltbefore.bandcamp.com/album/be-nice Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aewtUww0FvbLT0nnzrS8c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kneltbefore/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083173106100&_rdr

Part 1: I talked with Mark Johnston of Knelt Before about the straight-edge hardcore scene then and now, being a PMA (positive mental attitude) hardcore band, how he balances being a firefighter, IT guy, and father with being in the band, and more! Be sure to also listen to Part 2!   Check out Knelt Before's debut album "Be Nice" on Bandcamp: https://kneltbefore.bandcamp.com/album/be-nice Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aewtUww0FvbLT0nnzrS8c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kneltbefore/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083173106100&_rdr

In this episode, I talked with Jaap and Jasper from After Elmer about their new singles, how they write songs, the pop-punk scene in the Netherlands, and more! Follow After Elmer on socials: @afterelmer Listen to After Elmer on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4URpB1n4Ty2J4M0wWHg1k2?si=CDa3Szc-Rtm7ikjkiCWYWQ

I talked with pop-punk artist L E A about karaoke songs, whether she would do another "Permanently Closed" episode, her new song "FTS (Sick of This)", and more!

In this episode, I talked with Sam Spaiser of I Am The Spirit about working with producer Kyle Black (Pierce The Veil, Paramore), his new song, how he got started, and more! Check out I Am The Spirit's new song Onward & Upward here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Wvnm3pYAasHLQoeJXExwx Follow I Am The Spirit on socials: @iatspirit ​

Noelle talks with Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus about the backstory of "Teenage Dirtbag", his favorite Wheatus album, new music, Wheatus's contribution to Starstruck: A Tribute to The Kinks, and more!

On Noelle's first episode as the host of Pop-Punk & Pizza, she talks with Big Drink, a heavy pop-punk band from the UK, about their new EP, "It Was Supposed To Be So Easy". (Photo credit: Big Drink)

Our intern Noelle had that chance to talk with Cleveland, Ohio based pop punk band, Morning In May! They are about to hit the road with Makeout are also releasing their debut LP, Dead Set Slander. The album drops October 14th and the tour with Makeout begins October 20th in Las Vegas.    Pre-save Dead Set Slander now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/morninginmay/dead-set-slander Buy tickets for the tour: https://ffm.live/makeout   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Destroy Boys have an excellent story about Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day to share with us!   Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fanlink.to/TLM_grief   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Cliffdiver chats with us at Riot Fest 2022! Apparently, pizza is delicious in their hometown of Tulsa, OK.    Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fanlink.to/TLM_grief   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Stubhy and Adam of Lucky Boys Confusion join us at Riot Fest 2022 to talk 25 years of LBC and more!    Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fanlink.to/TLM_grief   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Corn dog pizza with Deanna of Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest 2022!    Our Riot Fest coverage today is sponsored by Chicago punk band, The Linden Method, and their new album, Grief, out now via People of Punk Rock Records. Stream the album on your favorite platform and follow @tlmchi on social media. LISTEN HERE: https://fanlink.to/TLM_grief   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Treaty of Paris rocked the Chicago pop-punk scene hard in the mid to late 2000s. Now in 2022, they are reuniting to play Riot Fest this weekend! Treaty of Paris members Dan Wade and Chris Insidioso join me on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza to give us a breakdown of the band's history.    You can find Treaty of Paris on the Radicals Stage at 1pm this Sunday, September 18th at Riot Fest in Chicago.    Brush up on the band's catalog on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pi99tyF4wXjcmGUvrQN7R?si=Is3PpuAWS86LNfNVGaKWIg   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treatyofparis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyofparis_music/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/treatyofparis   In other good news, Pop-Punk & Pizza was approved to be in the press tent at Riot Fest all weekend long! I'll be bringing you as much coverage as possible with our new intern, Noelle. Thank you to Dan Wade and everyone else at Riot Fest to making that possible!    Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Chicago's Take The Reins stopped by the Pop-Punk & Pizza studio to smash some Monical's Pizza and talk about their new album, I'm At Your Door. The new record is out now via Flat Aht Records. This episode also includes a live acoustic performance of, "South Side Rules".    Take The Reins have a record release show this Friday, August 5th at Gman Tavern in Chicago with The Linden Method and Guardrail. Saturday, August 6th the band will play a special set at Siren Records in McHenry, IL. Get more information on both shows on the band's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/takethereinschicago   Buy a copy of I'm At Your Door: https://www.flataht.com/product/take-the-reins-i-m-at-your-door/12?cs=true&cst=custom   Special thanks to Wave Soda for providing delicious drinks! Order yours here: https://wavesoda.com/   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. Support the podcast for as little as $2/month: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod

Stubhy Pandav of Lucky Boys Confusion returns to Pop-Punk & Pizza! This time we were able to sit down in person at Village Inn Pizzeria in Skokie, IL to discuss his new solo project, Mr. Ms. & The Infusions. He just released a new song called, "Sheeple (Enjoy The Show)". Listen to it now on all streaming platforms.    Thanks for another great night, Stubhy!    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod

It's been 15 years since The Methadones released their beloved pop punk classic album, This Won't Hurt. To celebrate, Red Scare Industries has released the record on vinyl for the first time. This past June, I was able to bring Connie's Pizza to Dan, Pete, Simon, and Mike before their performance at T1 Fest at Reggies in Chicago. We had a blast talking the re-release of This Won't Hurt and whether their is a difference between melodic punk and pop punk. Shoutout to Katie Hovland for setting up the conversation!   Snag your copy of This Won't Hurt by The Methadones here: https://redscare.storenvy.com/collections/9915-all-products/products/35779504-the-methadones-this-won-t-hurt-lp-cccp-114-1   UPCOMING SHOWS 7.2.22 - The Methadones @ Red Flag, St Louis, MO w/ Dan Vapid and The Cheats - TIX 7.15.22 - Punk Rock Raduno, Bergamo, Italy - INFO 10.29.22 - THE FEST - TIX   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. Become a patron and support the podcast: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod

In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022:    1. “Forever” - Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay Alive” - Noodle Brain 3. “White Noise” - All Honesty 4. “Speedbump” - Clothesline 5. “Follow Me” - Nautical Mile (Uncle Kracker Cover) 6. “Almost Everything” - With The Punches 7. “Lost Dog, Pt. 2” - One Armed Joey 8. “Second 2 Breathe” - AIRPORTS 9. “Shapeshifting” - Taylor Acorn 10. “Panic Automatic” - Pink Elefants   Make sure you vote for your favorite song in the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast Facebook group. The song with the most votes stays on our Spotify playlist for another month! The song with the most votes from the last 10 songs episode was, "Well Enough" by Glory Days.    Want your band to be possibly featured on a future 10 songs episode? Email an mp3 or wav of the song you want to be considered, a bio, press photo, and logo to: 10songsepisodes@gmail.com.   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Join the Pop-Punk & Pizza Patron Program here: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod   Start your podcast for FREE today on PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/poppunk

Tj Horansky of Chicago's Sleep On It, is reintroducing himself to the world as indie/emo artist, OSLO. He just released his debut album, Great Places, under the OSLO name last week. TJ was kind of enough to invite me into his home to have some Rosati's Pizza and talk about the new record.    Stream Great Places by OSLO: https://linktr.ee/OsloMusic   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Become a Pop-Punk & Pizza Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod Start your own podcast for FREE: https://www.podbean.com/poppunk

This is a monumental episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Why you ask? Because we had vegan pizza for the very first time! The Aquadolls from southern California are all about rockin' the vegan lifestyle. So, I made sure to order an all vegan pan pizza from Kitchen 17 in Chicago. It was incredibly tasty and I've been dreaming about it ever since. This was recorded before The Aquadolls show at Beat Kitchen in Chicago on Sunday, April 3rd. You can catch them on tour this summer with Incubus and Sublime with Rome July 24th through September 3rd! Get your tickets at the-aquadolls.com/tour   This episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza is sponsored by Austrian pop punk band, Here For A Reason, and their new album, Blank Slate, available now on all streaming platforms.  Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Pop-Punk & Pizza Patron Program: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod Podcast Merch: https://poppunkpizzapod.creator-spring.com/ Start your podcast for FREE today on PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/poppunk

In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in April 2022:  “Perfect Place” - Here For A Reason  “Wishing Well” - Further North  “SEA to EWR” - Living With A Bear  “I Only Do Push Ups When I’m Drunk (Drinking Lonely) - Good Hangs  “I’m Not Listening” - Promise Game  “Sugar” - Highwind “Well Enough” - Glory Days  “Nosedive” - The Timberline  “ITYILY” - Whimzi  “Family Man” - LOVEBREAKERS    Make sure you vote for your favorite song in the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast Facebook group. The song with the most votes stays on our Spotify playlist for another month! The song with the most votes from March’s episode was, "She’s From Chicago" by The Losers Club. So it's staying on our playlist for the month of April as well!   Want your band to be possibly featured on a future 10 songs episode? Email an mp3 or wav of the song you want to be considered, a bio, press photo, and logo to: 10songsepisodes@gmail.com.   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Join the Pop-Punk & Pizza Patron Program here: https://patron.podbean.com/poppunkpizzapod Start your podcast for FREE today on PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/poppunk

Several Pop-Punk & Pizza listeners have requested The Dollyrots to be guests on the show over the years. It's about time we made it happen for you! Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas were able to get their favorite pizza place in Tampa, FL, Lee's Grocery, to open up early just for this episode recording. I chose to have one of my local favorites as well, Chicago Dough Company, in Bourbonnais, IL.   It was so much fun chowing down on delicious pizza while talking about their latest release, "Down The Rabbit Hole", which is out now through Wicked Cool Records. The Dollyrots are also currently on tour in the United Kingdom with good friends Bowling For Soup and LIT through April 23rd. Click here for dates!   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Alternative artist, SK8, is set to release his debut record, Last Day On Earth, this Friday, April 8th via Atlantic Records. SK8 gives us an exclusive listen to a clip of his unreleased song, "Shooting Star", featuring Sum 41, on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza.   Follow SK8: IG – @realsk8 Twitter – @therealsk8 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SK8   I can't get that hook out of my head. Thanks for sharing, SK8!   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

How Peter James went from playing multiple Vans Warped Tours in Reflective Insight to starting Manic Kat Records in 2014. You might be familiar with some of the label's artists like Neverlyn and Right On, Kid. We've played songs from both of those bands on Pop-Punk & Pizza. There are some pretty cool things happening at Manic Kat right now. Including the launch of their own mobile app and streaming service, PunkHub Live! Thanks for your time, Pete!   Much Love,  Jacques LaMore

Before the pandemic began, Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast would occasionally bring pizza to bands touring through Chicago and have a fun conversation together. My goal was to do as many of these as possible. For the first time since 2019, we were FINALLY able to make this start happening again! On March 6th, I sat down and shared some Lou Malnati's (Chicago's Legendary Deep Dish) with Glimmers at Cobra Lounge in Chicago. I had the pleasure of talking with Glimmer's lead vocalist, Maggie Schneider, virtually on the podcast in 2021. This time, we are joined by the whole band! Maggie, Ari, Jeremy, Alex, and Alex. It was their first time playing in Chicago as well. I was happy that we were able to give them a proper welcome. Thanks for being on the podcast!    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. Shout out to our awesome intern, Nathan Burns, for helping assist in recording and editing this episode!

In no particular order, here's 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in March 2022:    1. “Losing Grip” - Lake Mosaic 2. “Lucy” - Cleveland Avenue 3. “Hands On Deck” - Violet Riot 4. “One More Parade” - Sgt. Scagnetti 5. “A Walk In The Park” - Hazel The Nut 6. “So Far Away” - Homeplate 7. “Cry Baby” - The Aquadolls 8. “Accidentally In Love” - Nearly Spent 9. “Break Up” - Suckerpunch! 10. “She’s From Chicago” - The Losers Club   Make sure you vote for your favorite song in the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast Facebook group. The song with the most votes stays on our Spotify playlist for another month! The song with the most votes from February's episode was, "F'd Up And Lonely" by TLB. So it's staying on our playlist for the month of March as well!   Want your band to be possibly featured on a future 10 songs episode? Email an mp3 of the song you want to be considered, a bio, press photo, and logo to: 10songsepisodes@gmail.com.   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Casey Cavaliere is primarily known for being a guitarist and one of the founding members of The Wonder Years. However, Casey is much more than The Wonder Years. Outside of the band, he spends a majority of his time producing music at True Level Studio in New Jersey and recording episodes of his podcast, The Record Process. Casey co-hosts the podcast with studio partner, Tom Conran, and just started releasing new episodes for their second season.   Get in touch with Casey at caseycavaliere.com. Find episode of The Record Process.    As for The Wonder Years, they are currently touring the United States through March 25th, 2022 to celebrate the 10th Anniversaries of their albums, "The Upsides", and "Suburbia I've Given You All And Now I'm Nothing". FIND TICKETS HERE.    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. We have shirts leftover from Snüzfest! Buy one before they sell out. 20% of the profits will be donated to The Hope For Us Network! BUY YOUR SHIRT HERE.

Get your most ridiculous pajamas ready because it's almost time for Snüzfest 2022! This year, it takes place at Beat Kitchen in Chicago on Saturday, February 19th at 6:00pm. Every year diet punkers, Guardrail, get a bunch of other like minded bands together to play a show for a good cause, while wearing the silliest pjs you've ever seen. This year proceeds from the show will be donated to The Hope For Us Network. Guardrail frontman, Kevin Andrew, joins us on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast to discuss the lineup of incredible bands performing this year including: Much The Same, Hi Ho, Splits, Won't Stay Dead, Burn Rebuild, Ok Cool, and Eddy & The Arsons.    Snüzfest 2022 is presented by, Kickstand Productions and sponsored by, Pop-Punk Takeout and Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast.    BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE   I look forward to being your host for the evening and also selling the official Snüzfest 2022 t-shirts at our table! Only 20 will be available. So make sure you snag one! 20% of the profits will be donated to The Hope For Us Network.      Much Love, Jacques LaMore   P.S. This is the first episode edited by our intern, Nathan Burns. Great job dude!

In no particular order, here's 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in February 2022:   1. "Stay The Same" - Gold Steps 2. "Keep Going" - Atlas For Home 3. "In Ur Blud" - Kerosene Heights 4. "No Signs of Life" - Old Currents 5. "F'd Up And Lonely" - TLB * 6. "Which Way Is North" - Clearfight 7. "Wish You Well" - Familiar Things 8. "Invader Zim" - Circus Rhapsody 9. "Innocent" - Ninebanks 10. "Blossom" - Lielack     *TLB is the featured artist in this month's Pop-Punk Takeout Box! Order your's today by clicking HERE.         Make sure you vote for your favorite song in the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast Facebook group. The song with the most votes stays on our Spotify playlist for another month! In fact, three songs from last month's episode are staying on the playlist because they all tied. The songs would be, "No One Does Homecoming Like Us" - All Systems Go, "Concrete Feet" - Splits, "Best of Me" - Protect Your Heart.    Want your band to be possibly featured on a future 10 songs episode? Email an mp3 of the song you want to be considered, a bio, press photo, and logo to: 10songsepisodes@gmail.com.   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

I was recently invited to be a guest on Bacon Is My Podcast. It's a weekly show that asks “What’s Your Bacon?” that extra passion in your life that makes everything in it better. I had such a great time with the hosts, Mike and Jimmy G, that I wanted to return the favor and have them as guests on Pop-Punk & Pizza. We talked about everything from how Bacon Is My Podcast started to how we felt about When We Were Young Festival. What was also fun about this episode is that I shipped them Lou Malnati's Pizza to eat during our chat because they live in Long Island, NY. Mike and Jimmy returned the favor by shipping New York Style Pizza to me from, Nicoletta Pizzeria.  By the way, my appearance on the Bacon Is My Podcast has not been released yet. It will be up later this month. Please give their podcast a listen in the meantime though at baconismypodcast.com or wherever podcasts are found!    Much Love, Jacques LaMore

My guests on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast have been on the show before but appeared on different episodes, a few years apart. The first is, Danny Freeman, the guitarist of United Kingdom pop punk band, A Few Too Many. The second is, Jaret Reddick, a legend in the pop punk scene who has been fronting Bowling For Soup for almost 30 years now. You put these two hard working guys together, and they become, Music Networking 101, a monthly music industry workshop featuring well known special guests and keynote speakers. We dive deep into topics such as marketing your band and how to run social media as a creative person. It's always a honor to have both Danny and Jaret on the show. Thanks for stopping by again!   Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Hey! Happy New Year! I know we are already several days into 2022 but it's better late than never. I hope you're staying safe and healthy.    Our monthly 10 songs episode are back here on Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast! In no particular order, here are 10 songs I think you should give a listen to this month:    1. "No One Does Homecoming Like Us" - All Systems Go 2. "Concrete Feet" - Splits 3. “Against The Odds” - The Story Unfolds 4. "I'll Be Fine" - Sad Plant 5. "Oh, Wait" - BEEA 6. "Best of Me" - Protect Your Heart 7.  "Century" - Youth Fountain * 8. "Aftermath" - Loss Of Signal 9. "Horrorshow" - Raccoon Tour 10. "Small Talk" - Autumn Fires   *Youth Fountain is the featured artist in this month's Pop-Punk Takeout Box! Order your's today by clicking HERE.         You can find all of these songs on the Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast Spotify playlist! Be sure to vote for your favorite song in our Facebook Group. The song with the most votes stays on the playlist for another month!   Want your band to be possibly featured on a future 10 songs episode? Email an mp3 of the song you want to be considered, a bio, press photo, and logo to: 10songsepisodes@gmail.com.    Much Love, Jacques LaMore

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Pop-Punkmas 2021! I hope you know how grateful I am for all your love and support this past year. To celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day properly, I’ve compiled 14 Christmas songs I think you should give a listen to. 1. Christmas Spirits - TLB 2. I Won’t Be Home For Christmas - Endless Holiday 3. Xmas Wrapping - The Aquadolls 4. 78342 and You - Love Again 5. The Emo Night Before Christmas - Eightynine 6. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Tsunami Bomb 7. A Carol Medley - Stop.Drop.Rewind 8. Little Saint Nick - Millington 9. Get Away (For X-Mas) - Oldie Hawn  10. Glittery - BEEA Ft. Dimi from Two Left Trains 11. We Were Never Naughty or Nice - Cardboard Box Colony 12. This Christmas - The Taj Motel Trio 13. Are You Alone On Christmas Day? - Basement Gary 14. Father Christmas - The Great Heights Band   Thank you to all the bands who submitted their songs! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast is presented by, Pop-Punk Takeout. A monthly subscription box filled with merchandise from pop punk artists from all over the world! Learn more and sign up at poppunktakeout.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

I want to take this time to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast and LaMore Media L.L.C. in 2021. I’d like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas books to read was The Polar Express. Now, the tradition continues with my son who is even more obsessed with it than I was. I know several people who listen to LaMore Media podcasts also have children. So my gift to you and your family this Christmas is to read aloud The Polar Express to you.    Much Love, Jacques LaMore

The big wave of Yellowcard's mainstream debut album Ocean Avenue all started with their previous album, One For The Kids. Recorded and released in 2001 through Lobster Records, One For The Kids quickly helped Yellowcard land a major label contract with Capital Records in 2002. Ocean Avenue would take the world by storm just one year later in 2003. Founding member, Benjamin Harper, joins us on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast to talk about how Lobster Records has remixed and remastered One For The Kids to celebrate the album's 20th anniversary. It's available on all streaming platforms this Friday, December 17th, 2021. You can pre-order a vinyl copy here.    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast is presented by, Pop-Punk Takeout. A monthly subscription box filled with merchandise from pop punk artists from all over the world! Learn more and sign up at poppunktakeout.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

My friend, Dave Gomez, has not been on Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast since episode 28 in 2017 when he was in a band called, Night Terrors. A lot has happened with Dave since then. He's won his battle with cancer and started a new band named, Summer Curse. We also get a special acoustic performance from Dave on this episode!    Much Love, Jacques LaMore   Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast is presented by, Pop-Punk Takeout. A monthly subscription box filled with merchandise from pop punk artists from all over the world! Learn more and sign up at poppunktakeout.com. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.