It's been awhile since I've eaten pizza with a band. Before the pandemic, I used to do it almost every single episode. I decided to start bringing it back, except this time, it's a virtual pizza party! The Fallaways of Vancouver, BC,

I can't imagine what it must be like to start up a brand new band right before a pandemic hits. I'm sure joyful. of Chicago is not the only band that is experiencing this right now. At least it hasn't stopped the new pop rock trio from releasing new mu...

You just never know what you're going to learn on Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast. Today, I learned a lot about Albuquerque, New Mexico! Albuquerque is home to punk band, D20. Their lead vocalist, Adrian Phoenix, and lead guitarist, Duane Hoskie,

Give Me A Reason. Photo by, Jan Lerch. - I can't believe it's August already! The summer is going by way too quickly. I hope you've been able to enjoy it regardless of the ongoing pandemic. - Our "10 Songs for August 2020" episode is chuck full of va...

Singer/Songwriter, Kev Wright. Photo by, Shell G Photography. - Hello! Welcome to the first of many episodes in a new series on Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast I’m calling, “Songs & Stories”. This new series will feature a different singer/songwriter each ep...

Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast has officially made it to one-hundred episodes! I'm still in disbelief that we have finally reached this milestone. I say that because at the beginning of January 2020, I announced my hiatus from the podcast.

Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi. Photo by, Red Def Photography. - Hey, I hope you're having a great week! So, last week on the Pop-Punk & Pizza social media pages I made a post saying I needed to have more female guests on the podcast.

Kailynn West of Tiny Stills. - Hi, all! I hope you had a wonderful Canada Day and Fourth of July. My three year old son watched fireworks for the very first time in person and it was a beautiful thing to witness. -

It was just last August when I discovered Chicago skate punkers, Much The Same, at 350 Fest in Tinley Park, IL. They were the perfect band to warm the crowd up for, The Mengziners, who would play later that evening.

If you're involved in the alternative rock scene in Chicago, there is a good chance you already know who James VanOsdol is or, have at least heard his name. Some know him as the host of the wonderful food and entertainment podcast, Car Con Carne.