On The Upbeat

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Something To Do (EP.313)

This week Nate from Something To Do joins us. We start by discussing if singers should sing at their shows. We also breakdown Something To Do’s new album, A Little Misdir

Oct 22
1 h 09 min

Devon Kay and The Solutions (Ep.312)

This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. We discuss the role of the audience in creating art and we breakdown the band’s new record, World’s Greates

Oct 15
1 h 08 min

Doc Turbo (EP.311)

This week we chat with Joshua and Mike from Doc Turbo. They tell us how they got into ska music and how a school talent show lead to the group’s formation. We the breakdo

Oct 8
1 h 20 min

Be Decent (EP.310)

This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they g

Oct 1
1 h 22 min

The Originals (EP.309)

This week we chat with Jeremy and Eddie The Originals. The Originals are a Reel Big Fish cover band from Arizona. We discuss the band’s origins and their history with ska

Sep 17
1 h 26 min

Calypso's Curse (EP.308)

This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world pre

Sep 10
1 h 05 min

Omnigone (EP.307)

This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new

Sep 3
1 h 12 min

On The Upbeat Live with Karen Roberts

This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer

Aug 20
40 min

The Skariginals (EP.305)

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break do

Aug 13
1 h 25 min

Swigfoot (EP.304)

This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and w

Aug 6
1 h 05 min

Lab Brats (EP.303)

This week Adam "The Ska Mailman” Wallace joins to talk about Lab Brats. First, we discuss the return of Reel Big Fish and we give you some ska news. Adam talks about open

Jul 30
1 h 24 min

The Operators (EP.302)

This week Brandon and Heath from The Operators join us. First we discuss how to handle conflict and then we give you some ska news. Heath and Brandon talk about what the

Jul 23
1 h 16 min

Carter Strong Forever (EP.301)

This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital

Jul 16
45 min

Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)

This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as t

Jul 9
1 h 26 min

Host Round Table (EP.299)

It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell

Jul 2
2 h 12 min

Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us

Jun 25
57 min

The Doomstompers (EP.297)

This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s

Jun 18
1 h 01 min

Wondermelon (EP.296)

This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, M

Jun 11
1 h 12 min

Punkerton Records (EP.295)

This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands,

Jun 4
1 h 29 min

The Wavebirds (EP.294)

This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the ban

May 21
1 h 06 min

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What listeners say

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Love listening to this podcast.. always “upbeat” and fun with great guest, interesting interviews and a great place to learn about new SKA bands … keep it up

Crazycatholic · May 2022

Matt and Aaron have created an AWESOME (or dare I say SKA-some) show for all the ska fans out there. It’s great to hear comprehensive discussions centered around this fun and lighthearted genre as well as commentary on ska / punk culture past and present. If you are interested in ska, you won’t find many guys more dialed into the genre than these guys.

iamNuckels · Sep 2020

I was turned onto this show by a friend of mine and I can’t thank her enough! Matt and Aaron, then Matt and RJ do a great job of exposing listeners to musicians new and old. Segments like pick of the week and ska around the world bring listeners new music weekly, and the guys do a great job of brining bands on to the show to share and talk about their music. What I like about the podcast is that the hosts really make the show feel intimate. You feel like you’re in the room talking about ska with your buddies. Great job, Matt and RJ!

Grocerspride · Aug 2020

This podCast is so fun and interesting because the two hosts represent opinions and experiences both as a member of a Ska band, as well as a very well-researched fan of Ska Music. You get to hear these topics from both the perspective of a band member as well as the perspective of a fan. It is informative and well planned-out, while also being fun and causal - a nice balance. It’s also great to be introduced to new Ska music from all over the world.

RaycheLalala · Oct 2019

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