Pop-Punk & Pizza

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...

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     /...

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 F...

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 &...

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://p...

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...

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/...

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! In...

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-demeano...

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 thi...

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=...

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/snuz...

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.facebo...

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/m...

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/...

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:...

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/unw...

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...

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/0mGyXXKzoR5KAAh4Mkef2...

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 & Piz...

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/hyperfollo...

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.facebo...

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....

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.fac...