The Ska Mailman Podcast

This week we have David McWane of Big D and The Kids Table, Doped Up Dollies, and ROCK BAND 4?! Big D and The Kids Table have a new album coming out June 12th on Side One Dummy Records called, “The Good Ole American Saturday Night” New single and video for Whiplash is out now! Check it out here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPs621Ufg7w&list=RDSPs621Ufg7w&start_radio=1 Follow me @TheSkaM...

I can’t believe that I got Aaron Barrett and Scott Klopfenstein of Reel Big Fish on the show! Everyone knows that they are my favorite band! PLEASE SUPPORT OPERATION GET HIM TO THE BEACHSo I can take the podcast on the road and bring you content, interviews, in person meet-ups, and more! vist Linktr.ee/LabBrats or visit the link in my bio! We discuss the band’s mighty return after a 6 year hiatus,...

Jordan Morris! From Good Mythical Morning, Go Jessie Go, Maximum Fun, Free With Ads, and author of Bubble, Youth Group, and a bunch of comics including...Predator: Bloodshed! @jordandavidmorris Follow me ‪@TheSkaMailman‬ everywhere This show is also part of the Never A Phase Network. Join our discord server at NeverAPhaseNetwork.com #ska #punk #comedy #comedians #comicbooks #comics #marvel #predat...

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You know Parker Jacobs as "The Professor" in The Aquabats! and the singer for GOGO13. And the head artist for Yo Gabba Gabba! and some work on The Aquabats Super Show! He got nominated for an Emmy for Yo Gabba Gabba Land on Apple TV+ while we were recording this episode! He's a giant ska fan and has many many stories of being on the road with The Aquabats and filming Yo Gabba Gabba w...

This week all of us are airing one big crossover episode! It's me (Adam "The Ska Mailman" Wallace), Matt Vest, RJ Phoenix, and Anthony Rondina from On The Upbeat, Every Song Sucks, and Offbeat Attitude discussing what we're "Skankful" for this year. Then we play 3 games prepared by RJ Phoenix. Play along with us and have a Happy Skanksgiving! Follow me on everything  @T...

Fred Armisen...yes THE Fred Armisen! From Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Documentary Now, The Blue Man Group, Devo, and Trenchmouth. and so many other projects. Sat down with ME before his show to talk about his love for Ska. Check out Fred's new comdedy-sound effects record, "100 Sound Effects" and catch him on his tour, "Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome" We...

Here's how to donate to help my friend, Chris Ruckus, after he suffered an Aneurysm. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chris-recover-from-aneurysm-and-medical-bills This week we have the legendary, John Christianson, aka Little Johnny Christmas to talk about his journey into ska and playing trumpet for 40 years! He's played with everyone from Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, Goldfinger, Less Tha...

Remember the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), "Don't Look Under The Bed"? Well load up Disney Plus and watch along with us as we commentate the whole movie. Even if you've never seen the movie before, the conversation wanders into some strange territories and it stays funny for everyone! Happy Skalloween! Check out my SKAlloween songs, Dr. Skankenstein and Monster Mosh,...

Comedian Brandie Posey has been waving the Ska flag for her whole career and sat down with me to talk about growing up on the east coast and experiencing ska for the first time and being able to travel to see bands over and over again. We discussed how the energy of a ska show lead to her starting a career and comedy and how her humor is still shaped around Ska. We play a little Ska or Nah and deb...

This week we've got Benny from The Boy Detective! We discuss how Benny is an "undertaker" for a small, supportive, community in Michigan and the journey into being in a successful Ska Punk band and working with Roger Lima from Less Than Jake on their upcoming album! Check out the new singles here! Beth Truss Good Year American Farts Their album, "Disco Lunch" will be out on November 7th through Pu...

This week we've got Austen, Pat, and Billy from the New Jersey Ska Phenom, "Jokers Republic". We discuss the band's intentions in songwriting, musical tools, and working (again) with Roger Lima from Less Than Jake as their producer. Listen to the new singles here ! Follow them  @jokersrepublic  on everythingListen to the Ska Mailman's Spooky Skalloween Playlist here! Follow me  @TheSkaMailman  on...

Comedian and professional punk and ska fan, Anna Valenzula, joined me for a deep conversation about experiencing heartbreak and the ska soundtrack that came along with it. All while making us laugh the whole time. Find Anna  @annavisfunny  everywhere or at AnnaValenzuela.comCheck out her stand-up special, " Murderpuss " out now! Check out our playlist we made for this episode, " Movin' On With Ann...

Brian Robertson (Suburban Legends, Reel Big Fish) joined us all the way from Japan to talk about his story coming up in the OC and playing with Suburban Legends, working as a Disneyland band, managing a Jamba Juice, and running Reel Big Fish's merch, just to join them on trombone. Robot is such a fun loving dude and it was so cool to be able to chat with him! Check out his ska apparel company, Che...

What?!? This is a LEGENDARY band! I sat with Angelo Moore, Spacey T, and Chris Dowd of Fishbone while they were on the Summer Circus Tour with Less Than Jake, Suicide Machines, and Catbite. We go on many tangents and cover some history of the band and what they're up to now, including the release of their first full length album in over two decades, "Stockholm Syndrome" which is available everywhe...

This week I got to hang out with Chris Graue (Lo(u)ser, The Maxies) and we talk about his journey into playing in bands and making music videos. Chris has made videos for NOFX, Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends, Bite Me Bambi, We Are The Union, The Bombpops, Bad Cop/Bad Cop and so many more! Chris is a sweet and generous guy and I'm so lucky I get to call him a friend. Check out all of his videos HE...