RJ Phoenix
@rjphoenix.bsky.social
"Ska podcaster" formally of On the Upbeat and 23min of Ska fame, and currently producing Offbeat Attitude. Mountain Dew enthusiast. Lover of all cats.
Times might be tough, but new music from @theboydetective.bsky.social & Westbound Train will take the edge off
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Times might be tough, but new music from @theboydetective.bsky.social & Westbound Train will take the edge off
Another RJ Phoenix Halloween mix? In this economy?
#ska #Halloween
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#ska #Halloween
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Halloween ska music time, rudies!
Halloween ska music time, rudies!
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October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Another RJ Phoenix Halloween mix? In this economy?
#ska #Halloween
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#ska #Halloween
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Finished "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell recently... whatta book! It was a gift, gathering dust on my bookshelf for years! What a fool I've been!
Now time to find another one of his books to read! I'd only read "Cloud Atlas" prior
Now time to find another one of his books to read! I'd only read "Cloud Atlas" prior
October 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Finished "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell recently... whatta book! It was a gift, gathering dust on my bookshelf for years! What a fool I've been!
Now time to find another one of his books to read! I'd only read "Cloud Atlas" prior
Now time to find another one of his books to read! I'd only read "Cloud Atlas" prior
And "Energy" by Operation Ivy takes the last spot on the grid...
...for now... what do you say BlueSka community? We keep this going? Unlock new colors/concepts?
#ska
...for now... what do you say BlueSka community? We keep this going? Unlock new colors/concepts?
#ska
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
And "Energy" by Operation Ivy takes the last spot on the grid...
...for now... what do you say BlueSka community? We keep this going? Unlock new colors/concepts?
#ska
...for now... what do you say BlueSka community? We keep this going? Unlock new colors/concepts?
#ska
The BlueSky ska community endorses "No Normal" by Kill Lincoln for Grey, but what's the most BLACK ska album?
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The BlueSky ska community endorses "No Normal" by Kill Lincoln for Grey, but what's the most BLACK ska album?
It was a narrow win, but the Specials seft titled album takes the white square!
But rude ones, what #ska act has the GREY album that earns the Grey square?
But rude ones, what #ska act has the GREY album that earns the Grey square?
September 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It was a narrow win, but the Specials seft titled album takes the white square!
But rude ones, what #ska act has the GREY album that earns the Grey square?
But rude ones, what #ska act has the GREY album that earns the Grey square?
Mustard Plug wins the Brown square after an executive call on a tie... it was a tough call!
Now, possibly harder... what is ska's WHITE album?
Now, possibly harder... what is ska's WHITE album?
September 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Mustard Plug wins the Brown square after an executive call on a tie... it was a tough call!
Now, possibly harder... what is ska's WHITE album?
Now, possibly harder... what is ska's WHITE album?
Pink is for "Ordinary Life" by We Are The Union
But what is ska's best BROWN album?
But what is ska's best BROWN album?
September 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Pink is for "Ordinary Life" by We Are The Union
But what is ska's best BROWN album?
But what is ska's best BROWN album?
On Friday we pick ska's PINK album!
"Three Cheers for Disappointment" by the Arrogant Sons of Bitches took Blue
"Three Cheers for Disappointment" by the Arrogant Sons of Bitches took Blue
September 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
On Friday we pick ska's PINK album!
"Three Cheers for Disappointment" by the Arrogant Sons of Bitches took Blue
"Three Cheers for Disappointment" by the Arrogant Sons of Bitches took Blue
I mean "The Green Album" was the obvious choice for the Green square, but what's ska's Blue Album?
Voting & suggestions open until 9PM Pacific
Voting & suggestions open until 9PM Pacific
September 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I mean "The Green Album" was the obvious choice for the Green square, but what's ska's Blue Album?
Voting & suggestions open until 9PM Pacific
Voting & suggestions open until 9PM Pacific
Remember kids, AI artwork is pants!
mc lars is not punk rock
web3 is not punk rock
nfts are not punk rock
abandoning punk ideals is not punk rock
while you can admit helping out new artists is a great and punk thing to do but when they use ai art for their releases, you still aren't punk rock
exploiting artists is NOT PUNK ROCK.
web3 is not punk rock
nfts are not punk rock
abandoning punk ideals is not punk rock
while you can admit helping out new artists is a great and punk thing to do but when they use ai art for their releases, you still aren't punk rock
exploiting artists is NOT PUNK ROCK.
Chicago! Special Devil’s Night show just announced!
Thursday, October 30th... come celebrate with me and PROBLEMS at the CHOP SHOP for the "Edgar Allan Poe LP" pre-release party.
Tickets: nerdcoretour.com
Thursday, October 30th... come celebrate with me and PROBLEMS at the CHOP SHOP for the "Edgar Allan Poe LP" pre-release party.
Tickets: nerdcoretour.com
September 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Remember kids, AI artwork is pants!
It came down to a judgmental call w/ only 2 yellow albums getting more than a single point! I went w/ the slightly more yellow "When We Were Fearless"
What is the GREEN ska LP?
What is the GREEN ska LP?
September 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It came down to a judgmental call w/ only 2 yellow albums getting more than a single point! I went w/ the slightly more yellow "When We Were Fearless"
What is the GREEN ska LP?
What is the GREEN ska LP?
What's BlueSky think of as ska's iconic YELLOW album? With one suggestion, "One More" by Spicy Roots won for Red
September 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What's BlueSky think of as ska's iconic YELLOW album? With one suggestion, "One More" by Spicy Roots won for Red
What is the definitive RED ska album?
September 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What is the definitive RED ska album?
End of an era! My final can of Mountain Dew Major Melon
September 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
End of an era! My final can of Mountain Dew Major Melon
Offbeat Attitude season four takes on @thenewlimits.bsky.social, talking about their new single and more!
#ska #podcast
#ska #podcast
September 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Offbeat Attitude season four takes on @thenewlimits.bsky.social, talking about their new single and more!
#ska #podcast
#ska #podcast
Did you listen to @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social on Offbeat Attitude yet? Here's a playlist of the entire 2 episode season!
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open.spotify.com/playlist/01j...
Offbeat Attitude vs. Flying Raccoon Suit
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September 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Did you listen to @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social on Offbeat Attitude yet? Here's a playlist of the entire 2 episode season!
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open.spotify.com/playlist/01j...
Here it is! RJ and Andrew talking about the musical influences of the new @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social single "Mothership" before they start fanboying out about @tmbg.bsky.social
#ska #podcast
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#ska #podcast
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Offbeat Attitude vs. Flying Raccoon Suit - Level Two: Music Friends
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August 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Here it is! RJ and Andrew talking about the musical influences of the new @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social single "Mothership" before they start fanboying out about @tmbg.bsky.social
#ska #podcast
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#ska #podcast
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Offbeat Attitude is back! Andrew from @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social joins me at the arcade to talk about the bands new single "Mothership"
#ska #podcast
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#ska #podcast
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Offbeat Attitude vs. Flying Raccoon Suit - Level One: Mothership
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August 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Offbeat Attitude is back! Andrew from @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social joins me at the arcade to talk about the bands new single "Mothership"
#ska #podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/2e4Y...
#ska #podcast
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Anyone up for doing a smattering of voice work on a future "Offbeat Attitude" episode?
Inquire within
Inquire within
August 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Anyone up for doing a smattering of voice work on a future "Offbeat Attitude" episode?
Inquire within
Inquire within
I got a Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight freeze, totally because Andrew from @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social mentioned it when we spoke earlier
August 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I got a Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight freeze, totally because Andrew from @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social mentioned it when we spoke earlier
Wait... wait... why am I JUST finding out NOW, 20 YEARS LATER, that my band, 1209towanda, was played on the legendary #WFMU! WTF! So rad! My mind is BLOWN!
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@wfmu.bsky.social
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@wfmu.bsky.social
Nick the Bard: The Listener Hour
Audio & playlist from November 5, 2005
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August 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Wait... wait... why am I JUST finding out NOW, 20 YEARS LATER, that my band, 1209towanda, was played on the legendary #WFMU! WTF! So rad! My mind is BLOWN!
www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
@wfmu.bsky.social
www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
@wfmu.bsky.social
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! NEW @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social MUSIC & VIDEO!
MOTHERSHIP. Streaming everywhere now!
Recorded in our living rooms and bedrooms by Kerley. Video by our friend Jeff Van Gerwen.
Recorded in our living rooms and bedrooms by Kerley. Video by our friend Jeff Van Gerwen.
Flying Raccoon Suit - Mothership (Official Video)
YouTube video by Bad Time Records
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August 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! NEW @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social MUSIC & VIDEO!
Offbeat Attitude ends it's second season of talking w/ Stretsch Armstronng's lead singer Scott! All 3 episodes streaming!
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Offbeat Attitude: The History & Future of Stretsch Armstronng
Playlist · 23min of Ska · 7 items · 2 saves
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August 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Offbeat Attitude ends it's second season of talking w/ Stretsch Armstronng's lead singer Scott! All 3 episodes streaming!
open.spotify.com/playlist/0VL...
open.spotify.com/playlist/0VL...