On The Upbeat: A Ska Podcast
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New episode with Obi Fernandez of Westbound Train. Obi breaks down the writing, recording and themes of the new record. We also discuss the East and West Coast ska scenes. All this and more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/1esR...
New episode with Obi Fernandez of Westbound Train. Obi breaks down the writing, recording and themes of the new record. We also discuss the East and West Coast ska scenes. All this and more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/1esR...
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New episode with Obi Fernandez of Westbound Train. Obi breaks down the writing, recording and themes of the new record. We also discuss the East and West Coast ska scenes. All this and more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/1esR...
🚨New Episode🚨Chris from @thepandemics.bsky.social joins us. Chris breaks down the bands new record, Youthful Exuberance. We discuss the writing, recording and the band changes that happen during this record. All this and more! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6HXa...
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚨New Episode🚨Chris from @thepandemics.bsky.social joins us. Chris breaks down the bands new record, Youthful Exuberance. We discuss the writing, recording and the band changes that happen during this record. All this and more! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6HXa...
New episode w/ Mike from @bitemebambi.bsky.social is now available. Mike discusses touring with Less Than Jake, life on the road, releasing music in 2025 on streaming and vinyl. We listen to Bite Me Bambi’s song Gaslighter’s Anthem. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3Wo3...
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New episode w/ Mike from @bitemebambi.bsky.social is now available. Mike discusses touring with Less Than Jake, life on the road, releasing music in 2025 on streaming and vinyl. We listen to Bite Me Bambi’s song Gaslighter’s Anthem. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3Wo3...
Ska News featuring Lab Brats, @thepandemics.bsky.social , Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and Mike B from @bitemebambi.bsky.social . #ska
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Ska News featuring Lab Brats, @thepandemics.bsky.social , Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and Mike B from @bitemebambi.bsky.social . #ska
This week we are chatting with Mike Berault from @bitemebambi.bsky.social . New episode Thursday, November 6th. #ska
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This week we are chatting with Mike Berault from @bitemebambi.bsky.social . New episode Thursday, November 6th. #ska
Be sure to check out our Skalloween Special. On The Upbeat is available wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/5tDM...
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Be sure to check out our Skalloween Special. On The Upbeat is available wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/5tDM...
🎃A Skalloween Special 🎃 Join Matt and Anthony as they discuss their favorite Halloween things, Ska News and breakdown the official On The Upbeat Skalloween playlist. They are also visited by an evil spirit and they must Escape The Gatekeeper!! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/5tDM...
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎃A Skalloween Special 🎃 Join Matt and Anthony as they discuss their favorite Halloween things, Ska News and breakdown the official On The Upbeat Skalloween playlist. They are also visited by an evil spirit and they must Escape The Gatekeeper!! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/5tDM...
🚨New Episode🚨 This Week we chat w/ @jokersrepublic.bsky.social . The band breaks down their new album. We learn about their song writing process, how singles were picked, what impact working with Roger from Less Than Jake had on the record and so much more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/06Kl...
October 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚨New Episode🚨 This Week we chat w/ @jokersrepublic.bsky.social . The band breaks down their new album. We learn about their song writing process, how singles were picked, what impact working with Roger from Less Than Jake had on the record and so much more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/06Kl...
This week we are chatting with @jokersrepublic.bsky.social . New episode dropping Thursday, October 16th. #ska
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This week we are chatting with @jokersrepublic.bsky.social . New episode dropping Thursday, October 16th. #ska
This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record, we talk about AI in music and more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/4Lkk...
October 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record, we talk about AI in music and more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/4Lkk...
New episode with Space Monkey Mafia is now available. We discuss their new album, adding horns to a nonska band and what they love about playing ska in 2025. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2b5m...
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New episode with Space Monkey Mafia is now available. We discuss their new album, adding horns to a nonska band and what they love about playing ska in 2025. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2b5m...
Karen (from Chase Long Beach) joined Matt to host a ska night. You can listen as they play ska trivia with members of ska bands. It’s free on our patreon page. #ska www.patreon.com/posts/139937...
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Karen (from Chase Long Beach) joined Matt to host a ska night. You can listen as they play ska trivia with members of ska bands. It’s free on our patreon page. #ska www.patreon.com/posts/139937...
This week Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club and Erin of The Step Daughters. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3Kdm...
September 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This week Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club and Erin of The Step Daughters. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3Kdm...
In our latest episode we spoke with members of @thenewlimits.bsky.social . Be sure to listen wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6qA6...
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In our latest episode we spoke with members of @thenewlimits.bsky.social . Be sure to listen wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6qA6...
New episode with Jake and Julia from @thenewlimits.bsky.social . We discuss the band’s history, new music, recording, the Boston ska scene and so much more. Now available! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6qA6...
September 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New episode with Jake and Julia from @thenewlimits.bsky.social . We discuss the band’s history, new music, recording, the Boston ska scene and so much more. Now available! #ska open.spotify.com/episode/6qA6...
This week we are chatting with @thenewlimits.bsky.social . New episode drops September 18th. #ska
September 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This week we are chatting with @thenewlimits.bsky.social . New episode drops September 18th. #ska
Check out our latest episode with @theboydetective.bsky.social . Now available wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2fw3...
September 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Check out our latest episode with @theboydetective.bsky.social . Now available wherever you listen to podcasts. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2fw3...
Check out our most recent episode with Benny from @theboydetective.bsky.social . #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2fw3...
September 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Check out our most recent episode with Benny from @theboydetective.bsky.social . #ska open.spotify.com/episode/2fw3...
This week we speak with members of @theboydetective.bsky.social . New episode Thursday, September 11th. #ska
September 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This week we speak with members of @theboydetective.bsky.social . New episode Thursday, September 11th. #ska
Hi Ska Friends! Just wanted to tell you that there won’t be a new episode this week. However, that just means you have the opportunity to go back and listen to old episodes. In fact, we turned six years old this week, so you should go back and listen to the very first episode.
September 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hi Ska Friends! Just wanted to tell you that there won’t be a new episode this week. However, that just means you have the opportunity to go back and listen to old episodes. In fact, we turned six years old this week, so you should go back and listen to the very first episode.
New episode with P-Funk North. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early early days of the band, we listen to a new song and so much more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3TIi...
August 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New episode with P-Funk North. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early early days of the band, we listen to a new song and so much more. #ska open.spotify.com/episode/3TIi...