Denim Radio

Josh and Ty head to the West Coast and chat with Cyrus Bryant of Vancouver punk juggernauts Die Job and You Big Idiot. The guys chat Norm MacDonald, killer soundtracks, and unfortunate bowel movements. This episode is brought to you by Pretty in Paint School! www.prettyinpaintschool.com Track list: Die Job - Bombing Hatsnriver - Close Your Eyes Screeching Weasel - Tell Me Your Lies Dead End Drive-...

While the cat’s away, the mouse can play! Join us for a very special episode. While Josh was busy playing gigs on the road with Trashed Ambulance and Lost Planet Airmen, Ty was scheming in the background to create this monster episode. Hilarity and hijinks ensue as Josh enters the Tylight Zone totally unaware of what is about to happen! We talk to a cavalcade of guests about starting DIY venues an...

Josh and Ty stick close to home where they talk to Calgary behemoth of the music scene - Casey Lewis! You may recognize him behind the drums in Belvedere or recording your favourite band at Echo Base Studios. The guys talk about how he got into audio engineering, his adventures in Belvedere, and they even ponder the mysteries of the universe a little bit! This episode is brought to you by Pretty i...

Josh and Ty cross the Ohio River and chat with Jon Lewis of the Dopamines! Great times were had by all this week as the trio discussed AI, the misadventures of his band, and much, much more! Will Sasso too! This episode is brought to you by Pretty in Paint School! https://www.prettyinpaintschool.com/ Track list: The Dopamines - Public Domain Skeleton Witch - Repulsive Salvation Chixdiggit - Nobody...

Josh and Ty mosey over to the Pacific Northwest to chat with Jon Weisnewski of Sandrider/Akimbo fame! The guys chat tour life, Seattle vs. Vancouver, and how they met Jello Biafra which led to his first band being signed by Alternative Tentacles! Track list: The Melvins - Copache Tailz from the Pigz - Atlas Sandrider - Aviary Nomeansno - It's Catching Up Pissed Jeans - Worldwide Marine Asset Finan...

Josh and Ty cruise down (figurately) to Austin, Texas and chat with the man, the myth, the legend - David Tejas! You have probably seen him belting out in bands like The Krum Bums, The Casualties, and Starving Wolves. The guys chat about the early days of punk in Austin, hosting tours at the Punk Rock Museum, and becoming friends with so many of his childhood idols! Track list: Free Sergio - Love...

Josh and Ty welcome Jordy McLelland to the show - the owner/operator of Faster & Louder Records out of London, Ontario. The guys chat about his label, how he fell in love with punk, and may or may not reference a few bar fights from his golden days! You don’t want to miss this one! Track list: The Glebes - Theme Bayline - Elephant Johnny Terrien and The Bad Lieutenants - The Prisoner Hellaphant -...

Josh and Ty cap off 2023 with a chat with friend of the show Mikey Voodoo. You may recognize him as the frontman of GOAT, guitarist in The Riptides, and the host of Ottawa-based podcast "Ego & Vice." They guys chat about how he joined the Riptides, his passion for the Ottawa music scene, and of course, they all play some silly games. Track list: F.O.D. - Crew You Glad We Met - Gimme A Lie Off With...

Josh and Ty head south of the border once again and welcome their bud, Dominic Davi, to the show! You may remember him from such bands as Tsunami Bomb and Loud Graves. The guys discuss his brush with death, his amazing second family at Alternative Tentacles, and bringing Tsunami Bomb back to life! Track list: Free Sergio - 3 Inches of Blood - Fear on the Bridge Loud Graves - All I Have Left (Is Al...

Josh and Ty welcome Tane Graves - the bassist and lead singer of Minneapolis Ramones-core band Tightwire. They chat about how they joined the Red Scare family, his relationship with the guys in Dillinger Four, and we all learn something new about town names across the globe! Go check out “Head Full Of Snakes” that was released via Red Scare Industries earlier this year! Track list: The Distillers...

Josh and Ty head back West where they spoke with CC Voltage and Jiffy from Autogramm - a synth-driven, power pop quartet from Seattle, Chicago, and Vancouver that draws influences from the likes of The Cars, The Go-Go's, Gary Numan, 20/20, and Devo! They discuss their youth coming up in the Western Canadian punk scene, their TV guide level fame in Germany, and their tour down in Mexico. Their new...

Josh and Ty return to Quebec as they chat with Émilie Plamondon, often referred to as Punk Roquette! It was a great chat as they discussed the punk scene in Quebec, played silly games, and recounted spooky tales of the graveyard shift at an old folks home! Track list: The Long Run - Walking On Eggshells Teresa Banks - Legion of Doom Killing Daisies - Last Call A Wilhelm Scream - Hairy Scarecrow Kr...

When your scheduled guest comes down with laryngitis and all your Hailmarys land incomplete, do you throw in the towel or improvise? Josh and Ty chose the latter and made the bold/arrogant choice to carry on without a guest for this very special episode. Although they stated that it would a shorter episode, they bent the truth once again, so enjoy this regular sized episode! The silver lining? Eve...

Josh and Ty welcome Kenny Lush to the show! You may remember him from such bands as Daggermouth, The Real Mckenzies, and Rest Easy! He could also be found cracking skulls in the squared circle under the moniker of the Loose Cannon for years. The guys chatted tour stories, wrestling experiences, and whether or not he ever gets stage fright playing massive festivals with his bands. Track list: Dagge...

Josh and Ty are joined by Mandy and Brock from Winnipeg grunge punkers Death Cassette for today's show! They discuss their influences, their time recording with John Paul Peters, and the joys of Winnipeg winters! Track list: Real Sickies - Love is for Lovers Let's Go - Salted Snow Amyl and the Sniffers - Don't Fence Me In Death Cassette - Get Gone Boney M - Daddy Cool Dead Kennedys - Kill The Poor

Josh and Ty welcome the man, the myth, the legend, Brad Manners from Toronto's School Damage to the show! They discuss the band, his encounters with famous punk rockers, and his hopes and dreams for the future! Track list: School Damage - Thin Skin Making Friends - Broken Lone Wolf - Ready to Break The Smelters - ET Pick Me Brutal Youth - Through The Teeth Upside Down Man - Count Backwards

Josh and Ty welcome Diego Ortega to the show of Costa Rican punk blog/zine Punk Rock Mag! Ozone ambushes the show halfway through and hilarity ensues. Diego chats about how he became interested in punk rock, why he started Punk Rock Mag, and he even played a few fun games with the boys! #screamingweiners Track list: Stone Leek - Blast Lost Planet Airmen - I Was A Teenage Arsonist Trashed Ambulance...

Josh and Ty (the new co-host) chat with Bruno & Cynthia from Thousand Islands Records and Punkanormal Activity. They discuss things TIR and the dangers of a copy paste email as a talent booker! Track list: Death Cassette - Reflector Let's Go - Our Song Lagwagon - Island of Shame Penske File - Chorus Girl Dead Alright - The Great Ride You Big Idiot - As Good As Rush

Another episode is upon us as Josh and Ozone welcomed Cory and Casey from Tarantula Tapes to the show! They discussed the formation of the label, the bands they play in, and the city of Barrie and how it is always well played! Track List: Heavy Petter - Crazy? I Was Crazy Once... Loser Points - Come Here Often? Earl Wyvern - No Future The Originals - Down To Love Town Loose - Death Dealer Hit The...

Josh and Ozone welcome Joel Dux to the show to discuss all things Cambridge (the city, not the band), Handheld, Frank Dux, and Boltergeist! Many laughs were had by all! Track list: Bring on the Storm - My Ghost Frank Dux - 103 Queen St. West Among Legends - Five Years Your Pal Bill - Alaska Brutal Youth - Through the Teeth Handheld - Double Double DUI

Calgary's Upside Down Man joins the show to discuss their formation, the differences in the music industry from when they first started to now, and what their plans are for the future! Track List: Upside Down Man - Chooses No Weapon Sam Russo - The Window (Anniversary Version) High Five Drive - As This Body Betrays Me Short Straps - Take This Job Another Joe - Eat at Bernie's Icarus Fallen - Harak...

Tyler Hall-Chevrefils from Kamloops punk band, Let's Go, joins the show to discuss his band, his adventures on the Warped Tour in 2009, and other ridiculous nonsense you'd need to hear to believe! Don't miss out! Track List: Inventing The Wheel - Assault Lake City Let's Go - Don't Blink Now INDK - Rent For Sale Invasives - Who You Are Ford Pier - Angels on Horseback Nicotine - MAKE A SONG FOR YOU

Calgary's finest power trio, Short Straps, joins the show to chat about their time on the label, how they chose their band name, and the influence of The Beatles on their latest EP. Track List: Youth Fountain - Century Headaches - Hangover Hop Short Straps - Trading In The Dean Malenkos - Sandra's Got A (Optional) The Moröns - Southwood Upside Down Man - Don't Care Russian Time and Pavel Bures - D...

Remy Verreault joins the show to talk about his insane musical output, touring with Propagandhi with his old band, and how he learned English! Hilarity ensues! Tracklist: We Love Danger - James (feat. Chris Hannah) Making Friends - ATM Lagwagon - Dividers Propagandhi - Last Will & Testament Remy Verreault - Rhyme Time Rest Easy - On the Outside

After some technical difficulties, Taylor from the Lost Planet Airmen returns to the show to chat about the band's latest tunes and their experience signing to High End Denim Records. Bryce, their faithful beat-keeper, couldn't make it to the rescheduled interview but still just may make an appearance! Crank it up! Track list: Ellesmere - Dick Bounce Leftnutt - We're Not Gonna Quit Lost Planet Air...