#370: Senior Discount's Album Release Party and Warped Tour

Packed house this week! We are joined by Senior Discount drummer Christian Staton, as well as his girlfriend Melissa Rodriques. Chuck's girlfriend Gina is here as well, as is our departing friend Katy Holland! So many people! After some Chuck and Brad updates, we dive into it: Chuck and Christian's band Senior Discount has released a new album through Paper and Plastick Records, and last Friday was the album release show! Hear the nitty-gritty details of the process leading up to the show, as well as a thorough review of the show itself. After that, we talk about our trip to Hartford and the band's experience playing Warped Tour. Also, Chuck and I bicker about the quality of our hotel room in Hartford. We close with some find reminiscing about Katy as she prepares to move back to Virginia.
- Brad

Episode 317: The Story of "And That's Goodbye"

We're joined this week by Senior Discount drummer Christian Staton! We talk about the behind-the-scenes of the original EP for S*D's "And That's Goodbye." We walk through the whole process of the EP, from writing to recording to releasing, as Chuck and Christian regale us with band dude tales! They also discuss the behind-the-scenes of the extra tracks that will be now released on the deluxe version of "And That's Goodbye"; "Explode RI (Reignited)," "I'm Crazy (Live and Revived)," "A Death Threat to the World at Large," and "Ben Broke Edge." This is all in preparation for the release of "And That's Goodbye (Deluxe)" which drops on June 19!
- Brad

Episode 304: The WBRU Rock Hunt, Spoiler-Free Logan Review, and We Meet The Autoblow

This week finds the dudes from Sweet Babylon hanging out with us - Izzy, Lenny, and Kyle! The plan was to talk about Logan and Wrestlemania, but we had so much fun we split this episode into two. Here in Part One we talk about the voting for the WBRU Rock Hunt, then offer our spoiler-free thoughts on "Logan." Finally, Chuck unboxes a mysterious package - did Chuck seriously score a free $200 sex toy known as the 'Autoblow?"
~ Brad

Episode 280: The Story of Mac the RI Ska Kid

It's an interview episode! We talk briefly about the below Web Coulier (sent in by Classy Chad Kafka), an email from Eric Maksood about *his* ideal blink-182 set, then dive into a long talk with music promoter Mac Prior. Mac used to wrestle. Mac toured with bands. Mac has been putting on RI Ska and Punk shows for 10 years. He and Chuck talk about how the scene has changed over the years, and share some fun memories of shows they worked together on or saw. Also - does Chuck have any new tumors to speak of? Listen in for the announcement! A fun time is had by all!
- Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: Where was Thor during Captain America: Civil War?

Episode 274: The Story of Scratch and Bang

This week is another trademarked Awesome Interview (not actually trademarked). We are joined by Scratch and Bang, a drum-and-DJ combo that's been touring internationally but is making their first stop in Providence this weekend! Scratch and Bang is made up of Mike Bowers and Vito DeLuca, but they ALSO brought another DJ pal with them - Kariim Hafez! They tell us about their musical influences, what led them on their nontraditional paths to music and party creation, and how to successfully and repeatedly plug a show (specifically the one this Friday at the Whiskey Republic). Super fun time with guys who experience music in a way I knew nothing about!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
EVENT: Chuck and Brad Will Be Doing Stand-Up at Chuck's Birthday Show!
EVENT: Foam Party Block Party at the Whiskey Republic (featuring Scratch and Bang)