High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

MichaelCondic

Simply put, this is about music. More specifically, the music that we grew up on. Punk Rock. Though the punk rock pigeon hole has just now been created, there will be discussion of music outside of that genre, but punk music will be the main thread of this podcast. Now we aren't just a couple of slouches eager to mouth off about this and that. We do have a bit of credibility behind us. Over the past 20 some years we have collectively played the roles of band member, record producer, record company owner, show promoter, and super fan. I can hear you now. So what! And you're right, fair enough. But we have focused this podcast a little more than just a show about the music that we love. Each episode will consist of a "Top 5 List". Top five favorite Fat bands. Top five favorite break up songs. Top five insert theme here It's sounding better already. Am I right? Even better, if you're one of those people that get bored or frustrated by the hosts of podcasts, we'll also be bringing guests on frequently to keep us in check and bring a new mouth to the microphone

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Episode 105 - Wait I listen to the same music as Marissa Cooper?

Episode 105 - Wait I listen to the same music as Marissa Cooper?

Hi and welcome back to the High Fives Punk Rock podcast. It is the last episode of the season and this one is all about the year 2003. So, let’s take a trip back in nostalgia for a time where myspace and scenesters ruled the musical landscape. Justin and Mike look back on the albums and pop culture of the year through the lenses of a couple of aged out punk rock kids. Beyond the music, our hosts dive into 2003’s pop culture trends and explore how genres like punk and its various sub genres continued to evolve, often overlapping and influencing each other. And you get to hear Mike talk way too much about his love of the O.C. Featuring discussions about Stike Anywhere, Rancid, Lagwagon, The Exploding Hearts, Story of the Year, Saosin, Silverstein, Less than Jake, Joule and the Postal Service showcasing the year’s rich diversity in alternative music. We discuss what we have been listening to including Ben Quad, The Shape of Punk To Come tribute album, No Doubt, The Implants, The Hammerbombs, the Dopamines, Lindi Ortega and Pizza Death. Have a listen and then send in the 5 albums that you love from that year. We can’t wait to hear what you would pick. And don't miss some new questions for Justin in our “Get to Know Justin” segment!

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Episode 105 - Wait I listen to the same music as Marissa Cooper?

Episode 105 - Wait I listen to the same music as Marissa Cooper?

Hi and welcome back to the High Fives Punk Rock podcast. It is the last episode of the season and this one is all about the year 2003. So, let’s take a trip back in nostalgia for a time where myspace and scenesters ruled the musical landscape. Justin and Mike look back on the albums and pop culture of the year through the lenses of a couple of aged out punk rock kids. Beyond the music, our hosts dive into 2003’s pop culture trends and explore how genres like punk and its various sub genres continued to evolve, often overlapping and influencing each other. And you get to hear Mike talk way too much about his love of the O.C. Featuring discussions about Stike Anywhere, Rancid, Lagwagon, The Exploding Hearts, Story of the Year, Saosin, Silverstein, Less than Jake, Joule and the Postal Service showcasing the year’s rich diversity in alternative music. We discuss what we have been listening to including Ben Quad, The Shape of Punk To Come tribute album, No Doubt, The Implants, The Hammerbombs, the Dopamines, Lindi Ortega and Pizza Death. Have a listen and then send in the 5 albums that you love from that year. We can’t wait to hear what you would pick. And don't miss some new questions for Justin in our “Get to Know Justin” segment!

Episode 104 - The Shame Spiral Continium of 2002

Episode 104 - The Shame Spiral Continium of 2002

Welcome back to the year 2002 and another nostalgia-packed trip back in time as Justin and Mike look back on the albums and pop culture of the year through the lenses of a couple of aged out punk rock kids. Beyond the music, Mike and Justin dive into 2002’s pop culture trends and explore how genres like punk and its various sub genres continued to evolve, often overlapping and influencing each other. Including the Shame Spiral of 2002 music. Featuring discussions about My Chemical Romance, Thrice, Coheed and Cambria, Strung Out, Piebald, S.T.R.E.E.T.S., The Lawrence Arms, The Used and Pretty Girls Make Graves also make the list, showcasing the year’s rich diversity in alternative music. We discuss what we have been listening to including NOFX, Touche Amore, Drug Church, the Okimoniks, RatBoy, The Bad Ups and The Calamatixs. And don't miss three brand-new questions for Justin in our “Get to Know Justin” segment!

Welcome to the Year 2001

Welcome to the Year 2001

Justin and Mike are back with a brand new episode, diving deep into the punk rock and punk-adjacent albums of 2001. Tune in as we share our favorite records from the year. 2001 was a great year for punk ska emo hardcore and all the sub genres. So this one was a little tough to narrow down but we hope you like what we came up with. On top of that we also take a trip down memory lane to revisit some iconic pop culture moments from 2001 and chat about what we've been spinning lately. Get involved, listen in, and send us your top albums from 2001! Featuring Alkaline Trio, Thursday, Mico, Rx Bandits, The Black Halos, Propagandhi, The Ataris, Zero Down, The Detroit Cobras, Indian Giver, Fast Blood, The Lazarus Plot, Death of Guitar Pop, State Faults, Gel, Counterparts, Hi-Standard.

Whats App Group Mixtape Extravaganza

Whats App Group Mixtape Extravaganza

August turned out to be a hectic month for both Justin and me, which meant we couldn’t carve out the time to release a regular episode. But waiting until the end of September just didn’t feel right, so I came up with this bonus episode idea. I wanted to highlight some of the music I’ve been listening to recently, but then, as usual, my nerd brain kicked in. We always talk about our High Fives WhatsApp group, so why not bring them into the mix? With the help of our awesome WhatsApp crew, we’ve put together this special episode featuring tracks picked by the group and myself. Get ready to discover some killer tunes from bands like One if By Land, Hell Beach, Guardrail, Combat, Motion City Soundtrack, Carrion Spring, The Dwarves, Padre, The Corps, Massive Nightmares, Jon Snodgrass, Closers, Minoh, and Class Action! #PunkRock #HighFivesPodcast #punkrockplaylist #punkrockpodcast #yycpunk #CalgaryPunk #Highfivespunkrockpodcast #ska #skapodcast #emo #orgcore #poppunk #newpunk2024 #BonusEpisode #Playlist #NewMusic #WhatsAppCrew #OneIfByLand #HellBeach #Guardrail #Combat #MotionCitySoundtrack #CarrionSpring #TheDwarves #Padre #TheCorps #MassiveNightmares #JonSnodgrass #Closers #Minoh #ClassAction

Episode 102 - Welcome to the Year 2000

Episode 102 - Welcome to the Year 2000

Episode 102 is all about the year 2000. Join Mike and Justin as they re-visit the year and explore what punk rock and punk adjacent albums meant the most to them from that year. We break down some of the big news stories and pop culture events. Talk about some of the movies and television from the year 2000 and some of the albums that didn't make our list. Featuring bands like Thrice , Boy Sets Fire, NOFX, The Everymen, Samiam , Less Than Jake, At The Drive In, Life After High School, The Haunted and The Weakerthans. Plus we discuss what bands and albums we were listening to the past little while including Sammy Kay, MakeWar, Love Letter, Stone Temple Pilots, Soft Kill, Homecoming , HeartWells and Pack Rat. Make sure you give it a listen and then send in your favorite albums from the year 2000.

Episode 101 - The Year is 1999

Episode 101 - The Year is 1999

Welcome to the High Fives Punk Rock podcast. If you have been keeping up with the theme of this year and ignore the 100th episode we have been going through the latter half of the 90s discussing some of the albums that stood out to us. And that means that today/tonight/whenever you are listening that Justin and me are here to take you on a wild ride through the final year of the 20th century highlighted by our favorite punk and punk adjacent albums from 1999 so sit tight and buckle up because we're diving headfirst into the year that gave us everything from boy bands to Y2K panic, from dial-up internet to "The Phantom Menace." It's a time capsule of baggy jeans, frosted tips, and the unforgettable sound of the Nokia ringtone

Episode 100 - The Best of 2024 So Far...

Episode 100 - The Best of 2024 So Far...

Well we did it! We made it to 100 episodes. At least we think it is 100. And with that Mike welcomes back Nate for a special appearance to discuss some of our favorite punk rock albums from 2024 so far. Featuring #BadNerves #Riley! #NoBrainer #AlkalineTrio #DeathLens #FrankTurner #TheReflectors #ToddFarrellJr #TheDrowns and #ClassicPat. Check out the episode and then get in your list of best of 2024 so far in too! We would love to hear what #punk #poppunk #powerpop #emo #hardcore #ska #skapunk #melodicpunk albums have been on your radar.

The Year is 1998

The Year is 1998

In episode 99 of the High Fives Punk Rock podcast, Justin and Mike dive into the music and pop culture of 1998. Highlighting the significant albums, bands, and events that shaped their lives during that year. Listeners can expect lively discussions, nostalgic anecdotes, and insightful commentary on the enduring legacy of some of their favorite punkrock albums from 1998. Featuring bands like Rancid, Lagwagon, The Mad Caddies, Grade, Refused, Strung Out, The Bonaduces, The Everymen , Knapsack, the Murder City Devils. Justin and Mike also go into a few albums they have been listening to this past month. Including The Reflectors, The Pill, John Moreland, Hepcat, Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties, Modern Life is War, Sum 41 and Third Eye Blind. So makes sure you get your nostalgia hat on and give it a listen. Then make sure you send us your list of important albums from #1998.

Episode 98 is all about 1997 and some of our favorite punk rock albums from that year as well as some of the interesting pop culture moments of the year as they recall it from Heavens Gate to Jurassic Park 2 and more. Actually after talking about dinosaurs running a muck on a city street do we need to talk about anything else? Make sure you take a listen and then get in your list of 5 albums that you love from 1997. So plug in your headphones, turn up the volume, and get ready to explore 1997 in all its nostalgic glory.

Catch You On The Flipside Dudemeisters!

Catch You On The Flipside Dudemeisters!

Mike is joined by his new co-host Justin and we kick off a new series with each episode exploring a new year! Episode 97 is all about 1996 and some of our favorite punk rock albums from that year. Make sure you take a listen and then get in your list of 5 albums that you love from 1996.

Episode 96 - High Fives To 2023

Episode 96 - High Fives To 2023

Better late than never….here is the annual high fives year end episode featuring Mike’s favorite albums of the past year. Have a listen and get your year end lists in too! #bestof2023 #punkablums2023 #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #punk #emo #melodicpunk #2023albums

Episode 95 - Thank You For Being A Friend

Episode 95 - Thank You For Being A Friend

Episode 95 is all about friendship because at the heart of it this podcast has always just been about Mike and Nate hanging out and talking about the music that bonded them together. So as we say goodbye to Nate (for now) we figured we should tackle that topic. So take a listen to the episode and get in your favorite songs about friendships.#songsaboutfriends #friends #thankyouforbeingafriend #Verena #Rancid #TheBouncingSouls #RedCityRadio #Petey #JohnnyUniteUs #TheCopyrights #TheArrivals #LivingWithLions #TheSainteCatherines #2023 #punkrockfriends

Episode 94 - Songs for Fall

Episode 94 - Songs for Fall

From the rustle of leaves underfoot to the crispness in the air, Autumn is many things to many people. For some it is relief from the heat of summer. Others see it as a fresh start. Some hate the encroaching darkness and then there are those who can't get enough #pumpkinspice. But what we love about Fall is the music that pairs so well with all of this. Episode 94 of the #highfivespunkrockpodcast is about some of the songs that capture that autumnal essence. So grab something warm, cuddle up in your warmest blanket and enjoy the episode. Then send in some of your favorite #punk #emo #poppunk #melodichardcore #hardcore #ska??? songs for fall #songsforfall #autumnmusic #sweaterweatherjams #punkmusic #emocore #skacore #indierock #Travoltas #DillingerFour #D4 #SavesTheDay #TheWonderYears #RealFriends #Shorebirds #ThePaperbacks #Knapsack #TheWeakerthans #AmericanFootball # Citizen #DripFed #Territories #DeadAlright #SpiritualCramp #SWMRS #Clowns #MakingFriends

Episode 93 - Welcome To The High Fives Halloween Party

Episode 93 - Welcome To The High Fives Halloween Party

Welcome to our Halloween Party mixtape. Episode 93 features a collection of Halloween themed jams curated by our lovely hosts and put together for your listening pleasure this #spookyseason. #halloweenmixtape #punkrockhalloween #punkrockpodcast #spookyjams #halloweenpartyjams

Episode 92 - Under The Radar

Episode 92 - Under The Radar

In Episode 92 of the #highfivespunkrockpodcast Nate & Mike continue their mission to introduce listeners to hidden gems that we feel you should check out. This episode is a refined embodiment of the podcast's core purpose: showcasing bands, albums, and songs that might have escaped your radar. In this episode we dive into the overlooked and underrated, shining a spotlight on a selection of bands and albums they we think maybe deserve a little extra attention. So, tune in and take a listen and then send in your list of under the radar bands so we can check those out too! #highfivespunkrockpodcast #punk #ska #emo #hardcore #melodicpunk #poppunk #canadapodcast #yycpodcast #punkrockpodcast #revolts #therules #streets #DeadHeat #TonyMolina #GraveyardClub #Perennial #BikeAge #TheCosmit #SpanishLoveSongs #shortfictions #thecomputers #BigLoser #TheAbruptors #wastedpotential #Exbats #Almostpeople

Episode 91 - The Fat Wreck Episode

Episode 91 - The Fat Wreck Episode

Check out episode 91 which is our ode to the legendary punk rock label fat wreck chords. We originally did this episode in celebration of Fat’s 25th anniversary. Many years later and we are still debating which Fat Albums left the biggest impression on us. Take a listen to the episode and get your list in. We can’t wait to hear what you come up with. #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #fatwreckchords #fatwreck #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #emo #ska #skapunk #skacore #melodicpunk #skatepunk #90spunkrock #canadapunk #punkpodcast #Lagwagon #propagandhi #getdead #themadcaddies #tonysly #GoodRiddance #Nightbirds #BannerPilot #DirectHit!

Episode 90 - The Halfway Episode

Episode 90 - The Halfway Episode

It is that time of the year again where Nate and Mike sit down with a wonderful guest to discuss some of our favorite releases of the year to date. Joining us for Episode 90 is the incredible Émilie Plamondon, punk rock music aficionado and the host of both The Punk Roquette Show and a long-standing radio show Punk Détente. And oh yeah and she is also a member of The Long Run and 50 shades of Punk Rock. As you might guess Émilie has her ear to the ground when it comes to punk rock. So, get ready for a captivating discussion as we dive into some of our favorite releases of the year and celebrate some great punk rock that has graced our ears. #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #melodicpunk #punk2023 #yycpodcast #emilie #punkroquetteshow #quebecpunk #calgarypunk #emo

Episode 89 - Hometown Heroes

Episode 89 - Hometown Heroes

If you're a fan of the music we discuss on this podcast, chances are you've been a part of your local scene at some point. Whether you've attended shows, supported your friends, organized events, played in a band, or worked in a venue, the local scene holds a special place in your heart. It's where the punk rock spirit thrives, embodying the rebellious nature and independent ethos that defines the genre. In this episode, we proudly delve into our own local scene in Calgary, showcasing some of the bands we adore. So, crank up the volume, listen in, and afterward, we'd love to hear about your local scene. Send us your recommendations of bands from your area that we should definitely check out! #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #yycpunk #calgarypunk #punkrock #poppunk #emo #hardcore #ska #melodicpunk #skatepunk #calgarypunkrock

Episode 88 - First Tracks

Episode 88 - First Tracks

When you put on a new album for the first time, what's the first thing you hear? The answer, of course, is the opening track. But what makes a great opening track? Is it the hook that draws you in, the lyrics that set the tone for the rest of the album, or something else entirely? Episode 88 is all about the first tracks and the ones we love. So, take a listen and then send in your list of favorite opening tracks. #punkrockpodcast #punkpod #emo #poppunk #punk #ska #melodicpunk #skatepunk #hardcore

Episode 87 - Name That Sample

Episode 87 - Name That Sample

What's the deal with sound clips? You know, those little snippets of audio that bands use to enhance their songs or albums? Love them or hate them grabbing something from another media and inserting into music is something prevalent in punk rock. I'm sure you can think of at least one that associate with a song or band. In our latest episode, we explore the world of sound clips and how they're used in punk rock. From movie quotes to random noises, we've got it all covered! Take a listen and make sure you send your list in too! #punkrock #punk #ska #emo #hardcore #melodicpunk #punkpodcast #punkrockpodcast #skacast #skacore #emopodcast #yyc #calgary #calgarypunk #yycpunk