#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

#347 - The Story of Nic Hallenbeck and Nobody's Boyscout

We're joined this week by Nic Hallenbeck and Sean Murphy, two pieces of local band Nobody's Boyscout! They have an album coming out and wanted to talk about it! But first, we dove into Nic's entire backstory (having already gotten Sean's backstory in episode 273). How did Nic rebel in highschool? Did he have a bowl cut, rat tail, or both? So many questions! We eventually work our way to the start of this band and how they came to making this new album, titled In Tongues and available starting this Saturday.
- 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 306: The Story of Ten Cents Short

Let's talk to a young band, shall we? (SPOILER: WE SHALL!!!!!) We are joined this week by the guyz of Ten Cents Short, a Providence-based pop-punk band that doubles as four good human beings. Chuck and I talk with them about their journey toward bandship and some of the things they learned along the way. It's a super-fun conversation with Aaron, Austin, Dave, and John!
~ Brad

Episode 292: The Story of Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes

Another awesome interview! We get together with Matt "Catfood" Kelley to talk about the local scene. How did Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes start? How did Matt get so good at guitar? What's up with the shift from punk to ska? Why on earth would he later join Senior Discount? All this and more in episode 292!
~ Brad

Intro Song: Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes - The Driving Song Outro Song: Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes - Lights Out

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 277: The Story of Pancake

We recorded this in the same session as the previous episode, so Mike "Pancake" Florio (who really doesn't enjoy that nickname) and Eric "Scrunchy" Maksood (loves that nickname) are here to talk about memories of the local music scene. Mike has lived a strange charmed musical life and tells us some great road stories. We also hear about how a photo of his genitals ended up plastered all over the internet! Whoa mama!
- Brad

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this episode.

Episode 273: Warped Tour, Ghostbusters, and The Story of No Plateau

Before we are joined by our special guests, we have news to recap and recount! Because we're such cool big shots, we covered the Warped Tour as press! What does that mean? We're still trying to figure that out! Who was our favorite band? How did we avoid sunburn? How do chicken fingers relate to an erection? We answer all of those questions (even though that last one is pretty self-explanatory). We also review the new Ghostbusters movie and discuss what we liked and what we didn't about the film.
From there, we are joined by Christian Staton and Sean Murphy of Providence-based band No Plateau. We immediately learn that Christian has a depraved past and don't let go of it the entire episode. We also learn about their forays into music, how they got together, and the story behind their new EP, No One But Me.
-Brad

Web Couliers:
EVENT: Chuck and Brad Will Be Doing Stand-Up at Chuck's Birthday Show!

Episode 267: Matt's Singleness, Nerding Out, and Black Skabbath

We're joined this week by Matt Di Chaira and Carey Bowman of The Copacetics, and they are ready to chat! We immediately follow a thread of conversation into a thorough exploration of Matt's singleness. Once he's convinced us all of his genius, we nerd out over comic books and the organization thereof. We talk about the new music from The Copacetics and then reveal what we've all been waiting for without knowing it: Black Skabbath.
-Brad
Intro/Outro Song: The Copacetics - Same Mistakes

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 265: The Story of Short-Handed Goal and Bears Bears Bears

We are joined this week by not one but TWO musicians from not one but TWO different bands! Ben Allard and Ryan O'Keefe of Short-Handed Goal and Bears Bears Bears stop by to chat! We talk about some movie news including John Carpenter's return to the Halloween series before diving into the interview proper. Which ska-punker started with the accordion? Which one got in the band because he owned a minivan? These answers and more on a shocking episode of the podcast!
-Brad



Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 237: The Story of Boneheads Wing Bar - Part 2

Episode 237 brings you a quick update on Chuck's recent house fire, as well as part 2 of Chuck and Brad's recent interview with Dave Fazzina and Matt Corona, local musicians who are also proprietors of Boneheads Wing Bar and Boneheads Unplugged. Hear their whole story, from their involvement in local music (with a side trip into adult entertainment) through their disastrous opening night all the way to their triumph in the National Wing Competition! Whoa mama! This is part 2 of 2!
-Chuck

Web Couliers:
MENU: Boneheads Wing Bar
CONCERT: Staton Manor House Fire Benefit Show

Episode 236: The Story of Boneheads Wing Bar - Part 1

Episode 236 is not just Chuck and Brad, no no! They are joined by Dave Fazzina and Matt Corona, local musicians who are also proprietors of Boneheads Wing Bar and Boneheads Unplugged. Hear their whole story, from their involvement in local music (with a side trip into adult entertainment) through their disastrous opening night all the way to their triumph in the National Wing Competition! Whoa mama! This is part 1 of 2!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
MENU: Boneheads Wing Bar

Episode 222: Xbox Backward Compatibility, Bad Boys Movies, and the Local Music Scene

The 222nd episode features local musician/promoter Davey Moore of Midday Records. The three guys banter about some upcoming shows and Chuck gives a bite-sized review of Senior Discount's recent show at the Met. They discuss some backward compatibility news for the Xbox One from the world of Microsoft and try and wrap their heads around how exactly it will work. From there, Chuck drops a bombshell on Brad about future movies in the "Bad Boys" franchise.
Davey brings his knowledge as a promoter to the discussion - that started a few weeks ago - about the business practices going on in the local Rhode Island music scene. What exactly is "pay to play," and how does it affect bands, promoters, and venues? What changes need to be made to more forward as a community of artists and businesspersons? A reasonable discussion is had!
-Brad

Intro Song
Senior Discount - A Fistfull of Discount

Episode 219: Comic-Con Trailers, Pay to Play, and The Story of Rob

Episode 219 of the C&B P-C kicks off with special guest Rob Courtemanche joining the guys in the studio. After some updates concerning upcoming shows, the guys discuss the passel of trailers that came out at Comic-Con this past week. They dish about Deadpool! They squawk about Suicide Squad! They BS about Batman vs Superman. They, um, move their lips about X-Men: Apocalypse? Finally, Chuck dives into Hugh Jackman's revelation about Old Man Logan being the third and final standalone Wolverine film and what that means to him personally. The comic stuff taken care of, the three pals talk about some recent "pay to play" controversy in the Rhode Island music scene and their feelings thereon.
After that, the interview portion of the podcast commences. Chuck and Brad pepper Rob with questions about his musical history and Rob unearths some dynamite stories from his involvement with the bands Bad Larry, Turning Blue, Verbana Darvell, Danger Room, Paler Ghost and The Pogs! They talk about art and music and touring and Xboxes. It's a great conversation, sure to be continued when Senior Discount plays out on July 31st!

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" New Trailer
VIDEO: "Suicide Squad" Trailer
VIDEO: "Deadpool" Leaked Trailer

Episode 206: Furious 7, the Bieber Roast, and Chuck's Acoustic Show

Episode 206 finds Chuck with an exhausted, frazzled Brad in the studio. They talk about their upcoming shows before getting in to the below Web Couliers. Chuck has a movie driplet (more of a TV driplet) about a Full House reboot, and Brad follows with a driplet of his own about Arrested Development.
Chuck talks about his performance opening for Dave Hause and offers a behind-the-scenes peek at his preparation and performance that night. He then offers an interesting tidbit about the game Payday 2. Chuck and Brad talk about the Roast of Justin Bieber and offer differing opinions on the quality of the performances that night. They then discuss the recent movie Get Hard and offer very similar opinions.
From there, it's a discussion about global phenomenon "Furious 7," before Chuck ends the podcast with a segment called "Blu-ray Blues."
-Brad

Web Couliers:
PODCAST: Episode 116 - Chuck and Brad explain the "Fast and Furious" saga
VIDEO: Beebs and Her Money Makers - Miss Captain Kangaroo

Episode 205: Wrestlemania and Sweet Babylon

Episode 205 kicks off in style, with special in-studio guests Kyle, Lenny, and Izzy from Sweet Babylon stopping by. The guys promote their upcoming projects, then Chuck offers up brief descriptions of the below Web Couliers. He then talks about some movie news that all five guys are excited about - Deadpool! Mallrats 2! Some exciting news about the April Fool's update to Dying Light, then the wrestling talk begins in earnest! All five gentlemen discuss the recent Wrestlemania 31 and their feelings about the event, about WWE programming as of late, and even some nostalgic looks back into their own pasts with wrestling. Each match on the Wrestlemania 31 card is broken down and evaluated on its merits.
Finally, Chuck and Brad turn their attention to the original purpose of the episode - talking with Sweet Babylon about Sweet Babylon! We scratch the surface of this positive, fun-loving local band and get excited for their upcoming shows!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: Fast To The Future
VIDEO: NoFX's "The Decline," played by an orchestra
VIDEO: Sweet Babylon - "I'm a Jerk"

Episode 203: The Story of The Down and Outs

Episode 203 finds Chuck and Brad joined in the studio by Paul and Adam of local band The Down & Outs. After some Chuck and Brad Updates, the guys talk about the D&O's show this Sunday, then kick off some discussion of movie news. Kevin Smith has said they're going to be doing a Mallrats 2 - what do these four fine fellows think of that? From there, the conversation centers around the news that popular band Fishbone is crowdfunding their legal defense fund after being sued for 1.4 million dollars by a woman who was injured when Fishbone's singer stage-dove and landed on her. Hear the hot takes of three musicians and Brad's quiet breathing as the discussion heats up!
The interview of Paul and Adam starts there. The guys cover their background as individuals, musicians, their influences, the formation of the band, a riveting discussion about whether or not taking music lessons adds to the artistry and more! The current Providence music scene is discussed, and the world is warned about Chris from Less Than Jake, and the future of The Down and Outs is teased. A fun interview for all!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 164: The Story of Glen and Short Handed Goal

Episode 164 of the Chuck and Brad Podcast finds the guys with another guest in studio - Glen Marshall, of local ska-punk band Short Handed Goal. After some promotion for the upcoming Guttermouth show (featuring both Senior Discount and Short Handed Goal on the undercard, along with several other awesome local bands), the guys talk a little bit about a listener email and share their thoughts on Wii U stuff. They also talk about the below Web Coulier and their sheer childlike wonder at the enduring popularity of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
From there, C&B turn their attention to G, and get the story of not only his band - Short Handed Goal - but also his history with music, his takes on songwriting, and a very special Chuck Staton moment from Glen's past. It's an action-packed hour or so on this week's episode - enjoy!

Web Couliers:
TRAILER: Turtle Power, the TMNT documentary

Opening/Closing Song:
Short Handed Goal - In Good Hands

Episode 156: The Story of Bad Larry, Part Two

It's the return of the Larry! This week, part two of the two-part interview with two "handsome studs" (their words, not ours) from Bad Larry. Chuck and Brad welcome Nick and Walt back to the program (or rather continue with them from last week). After some quick plugs for upcoming gigs, the interview resumes, and we get more old-school Bad Larry/Senior Discount/Providence Music Scene stories and insanity!

Opening/Closing Song: Bad Larry - "ESB"

Episode 155: The Story of Bad Larry, Part One

A double interview this week! In fact, the double interview was so big it has to be split into two parts! That's pretty much four interviews for the price of none! As Chuck says - "Whoa mama!" This week, Chuck and Brad welcome Nick and Walt from local band Bad Larry into the studio/Chuck's kitchen. After some quick plugs for upcoming gigs, the four scoundrels wax nostalgic about the coming-up days of Bad Larry. Hear about musical influences of the band, learn about Cranston high school band rivalries, the infamous fistfight as VBW House (Was Chuck's head pushed through a window screen? Spoiler alert: Yes.), and other ridiculous stories from the guests (and the hosts). Part two up next week!

Opening/Closing Song: Bad Larry - "Shudder To Think"