The Merch Booth

This week, we discuss more concerts we went to separately. Don't worry, we'll have one where we're together soon. We also discuss the unfortunate state of Oasis fans in the vicinity of the Chicago tour date, nostalgia trips at hardcore shows, dual headliner issues, and much more. Join us, won't you? Follow us everywhere on Meta platforms…? I guess. Thanks for ruining Twitter, Elon. instagram | thr...

Join us as we discuss 7 completely separate shows we collectively went to this past month and why we didn't attend a single one of those together.  Also, hear Ryan stumble through the intro because it's been OVER A MONTH since we last recorded. Many apologies - we'll do better.   Follow us everywhere on... Meta platforms…? I guess. Thanks for ruining Twitter, Elon. instagram | threads  

This week, we go back and talk about some shows we have attended.  We also discuss how life interferes and has kept us from recording / posting for a  while .    Follow us everywhere on Meta platforms…? I guess. Thanks for ruining Twitter, Elon. instagram | threads  

This week, Thomas and Ryan discuss childhood band concerts, good pizza, favorite drink options, and more.  Also - Professor Hardcore is born! (Honestly, it's just that Ryan talked a while about Long Island Hardcore. Ryan is not an expert or a professor - please do not quote him in official articles about Hardcore.)  Follow us everywhere! instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan go to Ann Arbor to see legends play their instruments.  We also discuss 2 concerts we went to without each other, declicious burgers, delightful record stores, and dream concert scenarios.  Follow us everywhere! instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

Join us as we attend "hardcore kid prom" as Thomas puts it and we see Ryan's current favorite band, Knocked Loose. They were joined by some pretty awesome heavy hitters as well.  A great time had by all! Go buy their stuff! Knocked Loose - https://knockedloosehc.com Speed - https://gangcalledspeed.com Loathe - https://www.loatheasone.co.uk Show Me The Body - https://showmethebody.com Follow us eve...

This week, Ryan and Thomas go to a new venue - The King of Clubs - to see a hardcore show.  We talk merch cuts, venue oddities, band shirts, merch, drink prices, and the wonders of a balcony - join us and then come tell us how wrong (or right) we are about stuff.    Follow us everywhere! instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week, Thomas discusses a concert he went to without Ryan :(  Then we discuss some "premium" crunch wraps at a rando bar, college students being horrible, lives we never lived that we're happy we didn't live, a hard to figure out band, and a very easy to figure out band. Join us, won't you?   Follow us everywhere! instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

On this week's show:  Thomas discusses taking his wife to what will likely be her last show that isn't Taylor Swift :( Ryan discusses Knocked Loose for the millionth time - strap in, their new album comes out in like a month.  Thomas and Ryan both discuss their favorite records of the year so far and we preview our next few weeks. Get ready for more Merch Booth!  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | i...

This week Thomas and Ryan talk about going to a soccer match and a concert together.  Thomas talks about another concert he attended without Ryan :(  We also discuss the sharpest of elbows according to one particular person in the crowd.  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

Come hang out as we discuss the albums we're excited about that have been announced or come out recently as well as Thomas' several concerts that he attended without Ryan. Thomas becomes a big country boy and he seemingly beat Beyonce to it so he's a pretty cool guy, right? Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week we talk about what we're looking forward to in 2024. From shows to albums to food to even some resolutions, come join us as we talk through what we are looking forward to in 2024.  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

Join us as we discuss 2023 - our favorite (and least favorite) things of our year of travels as well as our favorite albums that came out this year.  It's a long one - come hang out!  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week, we go down to Columbus town for some delicious pizza, small venue life, and some delicious Ska. Join us as we discuss Mustard Plug and Ska Bees who were playing their FIRST SHOW!!! Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan head to Cleveland for some tacos and live music.  We head first to Square Records and then to Taco Tonto's (which was great) and then off to The Roxy at Mahall's to see Citizen, Narrow Head, and Modern Color.  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it Xplodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan head to the Bluestone again to see a band they have definitely seen before: Slaughter Beach, Dog. No food this time becuase... jobs. Come hang out with us while we talk through elbowing people's fathers in the guts, meeting up with new friends, and the finer points of finding a good spot to be old at a concert. Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until...

This week, Thomas and Ryan head to the Bluestone in Columbus to see a long time favorite: Bad Religion. The supporting bands were awesome, the venue was awesome, tall people with no situational awareness are not awesome.  We also discuss Gay Meat's response to our criticism from last episode, whether we've seen Slaughter Beach, Dog before, our favorite moment from a show we've been to, and much mo...

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This week, Thomas and Ryan go to Ace of Cups again to see Save Face, Just Friends, and Palette Knife. There was a third band but we weren't fans - sorry Super American. We also talk about pizza, merch, pet peeves, and more. Come hang out! Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)  

This week, it's all Thomas going to shows and Ryan not going to shows and it's happy and sad and full of glee and dread. Not really - Thomas drove 8 hours to see 4 of his favorite bands in one venue and it was glorious. Listen in as Thomas recounts the experience and enlightens Ryan on the world of Venezuelan food! Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)  

This week Ryan was on vacation so Thomas found a man with a similar name to go to a show and also took his kids to another show.  That's what we do here - we keep the show going!  Welcome Brian to the show to discuss seeing Florry and Lake Philly with Thomas and seeing his first show ever at our beloved Grog Shop! Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan venture to Cleveland Ohio (rare, huh?) to see some Long Island hardcore and hardcore adjacent bands. A good time was had by... well... mostly Ryan.  We also got into some great Chinese food in Asiatown at Li Wah - highly recommended.  Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan head to Columbus Ohio for some good ole down home hardcore punk rock music and good burgers. We also commiserate on missing a whole other set by the headliner just across the street. At a laundromat no less!! Missed opportunities and crowd killing await!     Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)  

This week, Thomas and Ryan discuss both days at Punk In Drublic 2023 in Columbus, OH. This is NoFX's final tour and they brought friends along for the ride. There were bands, there was music, there was free beer, there was humidity, and there was merch (of course)!  Come hang out with us for this marathon of an episode as we talk through the whole experience! Day 1 Lineup: Bad Cop Bad Cop Codefend...

Tonight - Thomas and Ryan have special guests! We are joined by none other than our loving wives to discuss our recent trip to see Taylor Swift in Pittsburgh.  Well, at least 3 of the 4 of us were there.  It's a fun discussion and not at all chatotic. Not at all. Enjoy! Follow us everywhere! mastodon | instagram | twitter (until it explodes)