Almost Punk Enough - A TGEFM Podcast

Jeff "the white drew carey" Sorley gets together with  Nick ,  Emma , and  John  from UK DIY label  Dammit Records to talk about their  Dam-Nations monthly comp series, being on the more independent end of the DIY label spectrum, and more! Dammit Records Bandcamp page Dam-Nations email contact Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For M...

Headitor Jeff ,  Jim Gordon , and  Jason Zero react the  Riot Fest 2026   lineup announcement where we learn the days that each performer is... errr... performing.  Astound at how badly they predicted this year's offerings! Amaze as Jeff has zero clue what is happening! Click Like or Subscribe because we are the best* podcast out there! *not true. Riot Fest links Main site Lineup Tickets Almost Pu...

On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Jeff (the white drew carey) talk with Alex Stern of The Pomps, Big D and the Kids Table, Westbound Train, The Inevitables, and other projects. We talk about the upcoming Bad Time Records tour, the band's last two releases on Bad Time, The Smoking Pomps record, an upcoming birthday, the new Big D album, and much more.   badtimerecords.com/collections/the-pomps t...

Scott Radinsky has spent decades living in two very different worlds… as the voice of punk band Pulley and as a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with Scott ahead of Camp Punksylvania to talk about how those parallel lives shaped his approach to creativity, performance and identity. They get into the mindset shifts between closing out ga...

On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Mikey talk to Bill Stevenson! Yes that Bill from The Descendents, All, Only Crime, Black Flag, and the Blasting Room recording studio. We talk about the re-release of Enjoy, what remastered farts sound like, drumming, dog poop, recording, new Descendents music, and what his favorite song he has ever recorded is.  "Get the Time" and "Orgofart" by The Descendents...

New Found Glory are hitting the road this summer alongside Yellowcard and Plain White T’s on the Up Up Down Down Tour … so naturally, Ed and Mikey decided to do something completely reasonable: build their ultimate NFG live setlist.  From Nothing Gold Can Stay to Listen Up! … covers, deep cuts, acoustic moments and even a little International Superheroes of Hardcore chaos… the pair map out their d...

On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) is joined by Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas of The Dollyrots. We talk about their upcoming mini tour, some new music, some old music, when they plan to record the next record, the Little Steven’s SiriusXM and Joan Jett connection, how they became friends with Drew Carey, and touring with kids who may or may not like fishing more than guitar.  "Attention Span" by The...

Daniel (Rizchex) talks with Dave “Diesel Dave” Lake of the band Diesel Boy. We talk about the 30th anniversary of their debut album Cock Rock and their upcoming tour in which they plan to play the album in it’s entirety for the first time live. We also talk about what else they have planned for the shows, a little bit of the band history, the writing process, and if they plan on releasing a new al...

Jeff gets together with nederlander Quirijn Foeken, guitarist at Ink Bomb and recording genius at Fiction Studio (and also a former TGEFM contributor)! Enjoy the show as Jeff mangles Querijn's name, they talk about Ink Bomb's new single and video " Rome is Burning (Again) ," highlight some great Dutch bands, and discuss the right-leaning shift of politics in the EU and USA. FUN!!! Ink Bomb links O...

Daniel (Rizchex) talks with Jake "Casualty" Kolatis of The Casualties about the current tour, the new album, we break down some songs, and get into the recording process. https://www.thecasualtiesofficial.com https://www.instagram.com/thecasualties_official https://www.facebook.com/TheCasualties Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For...

David McWane joins Bad Dad and RizChex to talk the new record: The Good Ol’ American Saturday Night , out June 12 via SideOneDummy Records. We get into constant creativity, staying authentic after 30+ years, and what keeps Big D and the Kids Table moving forward. Preorder The Good Ol’ American Saturday Night Follow BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE: Official Page Instagram Facebook SideOneDummy: Official p...

Rizchex gets togetehr with Monty Radar Messex, Patrick Sullivan, and Snare Jordan of DFL. They talk about the new album, the writing process, and not picking a favorite track (because they are all good). The interview also touches on the history of the band, their upcoming tour, and playing at Camp Punksylvania this year. SBÄM Records (new album) DFL Instagram DFL TikTok DFL Facebook Almost Punk E...

Following the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his party, ending a sixteen year run of corruption, Jeff "the white drew carey" caught up with Balazs Sarkadi of Hungarian punk band Bankrupt to talk about that election, the hope for Hungary's future, and more.  bankrupt.hu Facebook open.spotify.com YouTube Instagram Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the ti...

SCARBORO have been doing things their way since 2012… fast, aggressive, and completely unapologetic. With their new album Hate Season dropping 17 Apr 2026 via Sell The Heart Records and WTF Records, the band is pushing even deeper into the raw, no-frills sound that’s defined them for over a decade. In this episode, we talk about the making of Hate Season , the evolution of the band, and we get int...

Scott Pasch has spent the last five years helping elevate and connect the Hudson Valley DIY scene through DCxPC Live… building a community around live music while documenting it through more than 50 vinyl releases. That work comes together with Rally in the Valley , happening April 11 and 12 at Snapper Magee’s; featuring bands like Rebelmatic, The Raging Nathans, and Teenage Halloween. This episod...

As is becoming an annual tradition, Jeff meets with our Riot Fest wizards Jim Gordon and Jason Zero to get their thoughts and prognostications on who will be performing at Riot Fest this year. From the obvious (maybe?) to the oddballs, they make their best guesses based on waaaay to much data. Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For M...

Good Riddance have been a driving force in melodic hardcore punk since 1990, blending fast, aggressive songwriting with politically charged lyrics that tackle social justice, personal responsibility, and resistance. Their new record Before the World Caves In , out March 27, sees the band working with a fresh team while staying true to the urgency and raw conviction that have earned them a global f...

Daniel (Rizchex) and Mikey talk to Flying Raccoon Suit about recording and mixing, their Mississippi swamp shit sound, and joining the Bad Time Records Tour. https://flyingraccoonsuit.bandcamp.com/track/mothership https://www.badtimerecords.com Bad Time Records Tour dates and ticket links Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For Me mus...

Bad Dad meets up with  Jared William Bowers , co-founder of the upcoming Midwest Friends Fest , to talk about the two-day event and more! Don't forget to check out Bad Dad's excellent ongoing series of written interviews with artists participating in the festival, all over at the TGEFM main page. Midwest Friends Fest official page Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time...

Daniel (Rizchex) talks to half of Half Past Two about chatter tracks, effects pedals, regional candy, and of course the Bad Time Records Tour, which they'll hopping onto  TONIGHT! https://www.halfpasttwoska.com https://www.badtimerecords.com Bad Time Records Tour dates and ticket links Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For Me music...

Daniel (Rizchex) talks to Mike Sosinski of Bad Time Records about the Bad Time Records tour (starting Tuesday, March 10th in Denver CO), running a record label, and everything new with Kill Lincoln. Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news! Interested in becoming a contri...

With mounting pressure and bands dropping out of Punk In The Park Road Show over BrewHaHa founder Cameron Collins' 2024 donation to the Trump presidential campaign, PitP's 2026 events have been cancelled. As soon as TGEFM could get enough people together (9:30pm EST), Jeff, Mike, and Rizchex give their reactions and quick takes on the whole thing, and what it might (or might not) mean for the scen...

After a brief intro where Jeff babbles a bit about the news, Bad Dad meets up with Trevor Reilly and Ben Murray of  A Wilhelm Scream to talk about their upcoming LP  Cheap Heat , due out 27 February 2026 on Creator-Destructor. https://www.awilhelmscream.com https://www.instagram.com/awilhelmscreamofficial https://www.facebook.com/awilhelmscream https://x.com/AWILHELMSCREAM https://awilhelmscream.b...

Lexi McCoy-Caso from Suzie True and Rizchex break down some songs from their new album, discuss influences and 90's pop punk with Dan "Rizchex" and guest co-host Zio. Suzie True link page (socials, media, and more) Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of  That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news! Interested in b...

Jeff meets up with Daniel and Scotty of Australian melodic punk act  Nerdlinger , whose first LP in seven years,  Growing Up Is Getting Old , is out this coming Friday, 28 Nov. 2025. We talk that new album, what's been going on in the interim, and more! Nerdlinger link page Nerdlinger -  Growing Up Is Getting Old  preorder links: Pee Records Bandcamp (Australia - digital DL, CD) Pee Records websit...