Pop-Punk & Pizza

Pop-Punk & Pizza


Latest Episodes

#251: Nick Karcher
October 23, 2023

I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an in

#250: Jake Bédel of Free The Witness
October 04, 2023

In this episode, I talked with Jake Bdel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls,

#249: Tightwire
August 23, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom

#248: How to Survive Riot Fest
July 26, 2023

Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare.Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): https:/

#247: Pine Creek Academy
July 06, 2023

I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring with Sleeping With Siren

#246: Detour North first interview in 5 years!
June 16, 2023

I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2,

#245: Killium
May 22, 2023

Our first episode with our new co-host, Zoe! Zoe and I talk with Ryan and Jonas of Killium, @killiumofficial a band originally from Indiana, about their upcoming album to be released in October, their

#244: Daryl of The Bollweevils
April 29, 2023

The Bollweevils are releasing their first album in over 14 years! "Essential" is out May 5 via Red Scare. I talked with Daryl, the frontman, about the creation of the album, how being a doctor inspire

Heavy Edition #1: No Shelter
April 14, 2023

For you fellow heavy music lovers, we're starting a new Heavy Edition series!!For the 1st episode of this series, I had the chance to talk with No Shelter, a local metalcore band in the Chicago area

#243: Years Down
April 08, 2023

I talked with Years Down about their upcoming album called December State of Mind, the meaning behind it, their third single release of the year, "big S.A.D.", their very different cover of Justin Bie