Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCheckered Past is the #1 Edmonton-based Ska History podcast. Every two (tone) weeks siblings Celine and Rob dig in on a different ska band covering their history, impact and catalogue. Expect a lot of jokes, culture discussions and of course, ska-based puns. Great for new, lapsed and casual listeners of the genre as well as fellow Skaficianados!
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Episodes
58. OreSkaBand (w/ Ska Punk International)
April 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBAnata mo watashi mo POCKY! Checkered Past is digging in on the international Dark Ages Ska hit, OreSkaBand! To help, they welcome their Skassociate Producer and label magnate, Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International! Chris talks a bit about sports before going through whats new with the label and what people can expect from SPI Fest 2. Then, Rob, Celine, Joey and Chris dig in on OreSkaBand from their bubblegum teen beginnings to their arena rock superstardom to their highly experimental, yet ...
Ska'd-venturer's Guild - 0 - Three Orcs Down
April 16, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBCP/SC is selling out! Rob, Celine and Joey do a Dungeons and Dragons real play with friend and theme song creator, Keelan as Dungeon Master. In this, the session 0, the CP/SC crew craft their characters, delve into the world and do a first draft encounter in preparation for their first full adventure! It's DnD with a Ska twist! Tune in April 30 and May 7 to hear Parts 1 and 2! CP/SC will be performing LIVE at SPI Fest 2 in Connecticut May 17-18! Tix at www.spifest.org Hosts: Celine, Rob a...
57. The Flaming Tsunamis (w/ Mutiny)
April 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBHope you didn't skip leg day cause its about to get heavy! CP/SC heads to the clam pizza capital of the world to dig in on cult darlings, The Flaming Tsunamis. To help discuss, they welcome back third timer Chris Ruckus and to talk about his new anime/ska/metal group Mutiny. First they catch up with a discussion on The Jinx, the Station Fire and what Chris has been doing since his last appearance. Then, Rob, Celine, Joey and their guest breakdown the entire TFT discography from their hard to...
TromBonus - 54 - Crack Rock Steady Primer
April 02, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBGay Rude Boys Unite as CP/SC digs in on the impassioned micro-genre of Crack Rock Steady. Rob, Engineer Joey and Editor Arianne open up the episode with a quick check in before diving in to the scene thats all about ACAB, recreational drug use, mental health and communal living. They go through the genres history from its origins with Choking Victim/Leftover Crack to the various side projects born of them to the many bands influenced by them. They also get in to the complexities of the scene...
Madness March 2024 - The Two Tone-ament Finals (w/ Eevie Echoes)
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe Two Tone-ament concludes with the semi-finals and finals! The greatest Two Tone records single is crowned with Rob, Engineer Joey and first time guest Eevie Echoes! First, Eevie recounts her Checkered Past, the impetus of her new band The Locations and her history with Two Tone Ska. Then, the trio eliminate songs until they crown the ultimate victor! BONUS: The Checkered Rob Invitational plus a wild card entry and another round of Skarmen Skandiego! CP/SC will be performing LIVE at SPI ...
Madness March 2024 - The Two Tone-ament Round 3 (w/ Andy B)
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThe Two Tone-ament nears its inevitable conclusion with the penultimate episode! This week we invite Andy B of Andy B and the World (plus so many other UK Ska-Punk projects). Andy talks about his Checkered Past, skate punk and morning routines before digging into the next 4 matchups. The CP/SC crew advances the quarterfinals before capping off with a game of Skarmen Skandiego based on the book The Two Tone Story. CP/SC will be performing LIVE at SPI Fest 2 in Connecticut May 17-18! Tix at w...
Madness March 2024 - The Two Tone-ament Round 2 (w/ Esteban Flores)
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThe Two Tone-ament continues as the CPSC progresses the second round of the bracket to determine the greatest 2 Tone Single of all time! To help, they bring along fan favourite guest Esteban Flores of Matamoska, Catbite and Out of Control Army! Esteban catches the crew up on what he's been working on, new fatherhood and upcoming festivals before diving into the next 8 matchups, eliminating half the songs along the way. CP/SC will be performing LIVE at SPI Fest 2 in Connecticut May 17-18! Ti...
Madness March 2024 - The Two Tone-ament Round 1 Part 2
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBThe Two Tone-ament continues with the second half of Part 1! In this episode the CP/SC crew eliminate another 8 songs from the bracket in an effort to crown the greatest Two Tone Single of all time! First they do more BookTalk before delving into the match-ups all while discussing whether or not the winning song need to be Ska at all! Tune in on all March long to see the tournament continue! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Cutman Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska ...
Madness March 2024 - The Two Tone-ament Round 1 Part 1
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBMadness March is BACK and this time CP/SC is going to determine the greatest Two Tone Records single of all time! In Round 1 Part 1, Robby Radiation, Celynval Golding and Joey Dammers pit the first 16 singles in head to head battle to lead into Round 2. They also ask the immortal question... does it have to be Ska to win? Tune in all March long to see how the tournament progresses! The bracket is at www.challonge.com/madnessmarch2024 Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Cutma...
TromBonus - 53 - UK Ska Primer
February 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWhy DON'T you play some Ska? Checkered Past presents their third ska primer, this time heading across the pond to explore Ska in the UK from 1998 to 2020. Rob and Engineer Joey chat a bit about movies and AI before delving into the UK's storied history with Ska after Two Tone from the street level Ska Punk of Citizen Fish and Capdown to the dub/reggae /hip hop vibes of King Prawn to the cheeky ladiness of [spunge] and all the bands they influenced along the way. Check out the Canadian Ska a...
56. Capdown (w/ Common Sense Kid)
February 13, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBMelodica Gang rise up! Checkered Past's favorite guest, Common Sense Kid is back and this time he isn't on a bracket! So in order to celebrate this momentous occasion he sets his sights on one of the most influential Ska Punk bands of the UK, Capdown! There is lots of talk about beans, CSK's performance on the 2023 Best Ofs, and where he's at in his music journey. Then, the foursome dig in on the brief career of Capdown from their humble beginnings to their indie ska-punk hits to their final...
TromBonus - 52 - Madness March 2024 Pre-Show
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIt's that time of year again... Madness March! Every year Checkered Past runs a bracket of 32 songs eliminating each until a winner is crowned. The pre-show is all about the side projects, solo projects and other hustles associated with the subject of the bracket. What is the theme for 2024? You will have to listen to this episode to find out! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International NEW Yum Yum More Ska merch: www...
PowerPod - 1 - Pre-Power (1970-1987)
January 30, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBIt's the debut of a new Checkered Past spinoff podcast, PowerPod! Rob of the CP/SC crew welcomes Edmonton musician and singer-songwriter, Maz as his co-host to begin a multi-part history of an infamous musical genre: Power Metal! In the first episode, they go through the history of hard rock and heavy metal and how it eventually shaped into what we now know as Power Metal by the end of the 80s. Keep It True! Make sure to check out Celine and Maz's new band Femmes Voyous Hosts: Rob and Maz ...
TromBonus - 51 - Slapstick Family Tree
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBDon't worry about that metalhead in the parking lot, Checkered Past is talking about the legendary Chicago Ska Punk band Slapstick! But rather than just talk about the band themselves, Rob and Joey go through the infamous Slapstick Family Tree and discuss the many offshoots, derived bands and side projects that all splintered off. It's a fascinating slice of Chicago punk history! Hosts: Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International We...
TromBonus - 50 - MiSKAllaneous 4 - Ska-O-Vision
January 17, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBRemember as a child when certain TV shows would come on and you'd hear some upbeats and it wasn't until you were an adult that you realized that it was Ska? Checkered Past Remembers! Rob and Engineer Joey play a series of television clips in which Ska was mentioned, played or dunked on as a joke... mostly the latter! It's a discussion on Ska's place on popular culture as well as the moments when the reference was in jest, in love or even mean-spirited. It's basically a Checkered Past Clip Sh...
Best Of Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast 2023 - Part 2
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIt's that time of year again! Rob, Celine and Engineer Joey countdown the best episodes of 2023 as voted by the listeners! In the second installment they go through episodes 5 through 1 all while playing clips, reminiscing of the past year and giving the listeners a peak behind the curtain on how the podcast comes together. Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Rob Skassoicate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Website: www.checkeredpast.ca Patreon: www.patreon...
Best Of Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast 2023 - Part 1
January 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt's that time of year again! Rob, Celine and Engineer Joey countdown the best episodes of 2023 as voted by the listeners! In the first installment they go through episodes 10 through 6 all while playing clips, reminiscing of the past year and giving the listeners a peak behind the curtain on how the podcast comes together. Tune in next week for episodes 5 through 1! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Rob Skassoicate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Website:...
TromBonus - 49 - Skaliday Skantacular 2023
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBAnother year and another Holiday Special from CPSC! This year, Engineer Joey is preparing for the episode when Evil Chris interrupts to enact a plan of such malice to upend all of Ska as we know it! Joey is then thrust into an adventure across the Multiverse of Ska (re: Skaltiverse) with only his magic Vape Pen to restore order and get back to his original timeline. It's Engineer Joey in the Skaltiverse of Madness! Listen to last year's semi-scripted Holiday Episode as well! Skaldiay Skank...
55. The Kingpins (w/ The Ghost of Ska Past)
December 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBDon't watch your 10... watch your back as Checkered Past digs in on highly influential Canadian Ska band, The Kingpins! In this special episode, Engineer Joey takes over hosting duties with Celine as they welcome returning guest, The Ghost of Ska Past to do some much needed Ska history! First they catch up the listener on Ska Past's Checkered Past, how he came to pass away and how he became the beleaguered spirit he is today. Then, the trio dig on the Kingpins from their spy-ska debut to the...
TromBonus - 48 - Favourite BLANKS of 2023
December 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's the annual CPSC Year-End wrapper and this year we decided to do something different... we went to our socials and the Checkerheads to get a list of favourite random stuff of 2023 and we spin a wheel to determine which one we answer! Along the way, Celine, Rob, Engineer Joey and Editor Arianne select a few non-Ska songs that they liked in the year. Voting for our Best Of 2023 is now open! Click on the link to choose your Top 5 episodes of the year! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TW8BYNN...
54. Sugar Ray (w/ Eichlers)
December 05, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 141 MBIs Sugar Ray Ska? In order to answer this earth shattering question, CPSC welcomes back thirdtimer, and HyperSka Superstar, Eichlers! But first, Ike catches the crew up on his last year, his tour of Japan and what new music he's listening to. Then, Rob, Celine, Engineer Joey and Ike dig in on the entirety of Sugar Ray's career with a focus on the larger than life exploits of lead singer and bon vivant, Mark McGrath. You might say... the story is unbelievable. Check out Eichlers past episode...
TromBonus - 47 - The FEST 21 Special
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBIt's the best fest with the number that doesn't match its year! Once again CPSC has enlisted a trusty Checkerhead to put boots on the ground at another major festival to do some patented Back Alley Interviews! Our Skacore-respondent this time is our resident talking dog, Maxi Ska Taxi who asks inane questions to both concert goers and musicians alike. Rob and Engineer Joey listen to the shenanigans in the Skankatorium while playing songs by some of the bands that performed. The Fest is an an...
53. Voodoo Glow Skulls - Part 1 (w/ Joystick!)
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBWho do voodoo we do?! Checkered Past finally digs in on legendary Riverside Skacore band, Voodoo Glow Skulls! To help with the discussion they welcome Bex, Andy and Duck of the one and only Joystick! But first, they dig in on Duck's checkered past, how Bex and Andy joined up with Joystick! and the group's new firebrand EP, Dwell! Then, Rob, Celine, Joey and Joystick! discuss Voodoo Glow Skulls from their backyard start in the 1980's to their massive success on Epitaph and their career all th...
TromBonus - 46 - An Evening With Catbite
November 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBYou wanted more Back Alley Interviews and you got 'em! Rob and Celine interview a bevvy of guests live from The Catbite show in Edmonton! From the studio they share stories from the show, play music from the bands that played and bumper each interview with typical CPSC nonsense. Guests include Ben from Minivandal, Nina aka Yours, Sincerely, KMoy and Chris, Brit and Tim of Catbite! Cut my life into pieces... Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Rob Editor: Rob Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves o...
52. Sonic Boom Six (w/ Mega Infinity)
November 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis one's for the kids of the mulitculture! Checkered Past heads over to Manchester to deep dive on the genre defying discography of Sonic Boom Six! To help in the discussion they welcome back Michi and Diglo of equally genre-defying band Mega Infinity! First, they discuss their new record, the differing music style that define their music and even Pokemon! Then, the Megafriends, Rob, Celine and Engineer Joey sink their teeth into SB6's entire discography from the take-no-prisoners punk of ...
TromBonus - 45 - Skalloween Spooktacular 2023
October 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIt's October again and time for another Halloween Special! To celebrate, Celine and Joey plan on surprising Rob for a birthday celebration! They have invited guests a plenty to share in the magic but unfortunately, Rob has disappeared yet again. Instead, an old friend shows up to enact his vengeance from last year but unfortunately, he gets more than he bargained for when a figure from his past shows up to steal the show and turn the tables. It's another game-filled, song-filled Skalloween S...
51. Skavoovie and the Epitones (w/ Sgt Scag)
October 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBListen, Checkerhead, Listen! Checkered Past digs in on the brief but explosive history of one of East Coast Ska darlings, Skavoovie and the Epitones! To help break the band down, Rob and Joey welcome Carmela of off-kilter East Coast skasters, Sgt Scag! Carmela talks about her checkered past, trip-hop and the triumphant return of Scag with their new album. Then, the trio dig in on Skavoovie from their ballroom dance debut to their Summer of Ska classic to their hail mary pop album before disb...
TromBonus - 44 - Supernova Ska Festival 2023 Special
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBDid CP/SC make it down to the biggest Ska festival of the year? Well, no, but we did enlist our special Skacore-respondent Chipzen Zolsa to put boots on the ground for Checkered Past's patented Skanzo journalism! Rob, Celine and Joey listen back to the antics as Chip interviews festival goers, musicians and promoters at the Supernova International Ska Festival in Virginia plus listen to some tunes by some of the festival performers! It's capped off with a space-themed game of Build-a-Band Wo...
50. The Toasters - Part 2 (w/ KMoy)
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBTake a little ride on Checkered Past to continue the three part exploration of legendary New York Ska institution The Toasters! Rob and Engineer Joey welcome back Ska wunderkind, KMoy to break down the early 90s era of the group. First, Kenny catches the CP/SC crew up on their last year, tell several more tour stories and talks about their evolution as a keyboardist and songwriter. Then, the trio break down the middle era of the Toasters from the back to basics skank of New York Fever to the...
TromBonus - 43 - Goldfinger
October 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBStop pretending you're a superman and start listening to Checkered Past! Rob, Celine and Joey breakdown the entire discography of Ska-sometimers, Goldfinger! They listen to tracks from their early SoCal days to their more political departure to straight punk to their modern supergroup personas. All the while they talk about the podcast frenemy, Feldy and their differing opinions. #SmashMouth2 Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska P...
Heptember 2023 - Punk In Bracket Finals (w/ PWRUP)
September 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourWhat better way to decide the greatest NOFX song of all time then with the biggest cast of guests yet? Rob, Celine and Joey welcome 80% of Western Mass Skacore band PWRUP! Justin, Gary, Aaron and Jeff discuss their checkered pasts, the impetus of their band and their new singles and album on Ska Punk International. Then the whole cadre dig in on the Semi-Finals and Finals of Punk In Bracket to crown a champion with a couple twists and surprises along the way! The episode is topped with anoth...
Heptember 2023 - Punk In Bracket Round 3 (w/ Lo(u)ser)
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt's the Quarterfinals of Punk In Bracket: the month long tournament to determine the greatest NOFX Ska song of all time! To judge the next 4 matchups, the CP/SC crew invites along Chris Graue aka Lo(u)ser to progress the next batch of songs to the semi-finals! First, Chris catches up the CP/SC crew on his live show since his SPI Fest set, his checkered past and his various projects working with NOFX. Then after eliminating another 4 songs, Rob unleashes a game of Skarmen Skandiego based on ...
Heptember 2023 - Punk In Bracket Round 2 (w/ Common Sense Kid)
September 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourAfter a grueling two week first round, CP/SC is ready for Round 2 of Heptember 2023: Punk In Bracket! To progress the next 8 matchups to determine the greatest NOFX Ska song, the gang welcomes back perennial second rounder, Common Sense Kid! Craig catches the crew up on his US excursion, his first live shows and what's in store for his future. Then the foursome, eliminate another 8 songs to progress to the quarterfinals! It's all capped off with a Fat Wreck themed game of Where In LA is Skar...
Heptember 2023 - Punk In Bracket Round 1 Part 2
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutesPunk In Bracket marches along as CP/SC continues their odyssey to uncover the greatest NOFX Ska song of all time! In this second part of Round 1, Rob, Celine and Joey work to eliminate another 8 tracks to lock in the songs that will progress to Round 2. Along the way they discuss weird music videos, create the genre of "Hyperbilly" and figure out whether a certain song is cringe or not. Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Rob Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk Int...
Heptember 2023 - Punk In Bracket Round 1 Part 1
August 29, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutesIt's time for another bracket and this Heptember, CP/SC is pitting 32 NOFX Ska songs against each other to determine the greatest of all time! In Round 1 Part 1, Rob, Celine and Joey blind listen to the first 16 tracks to move to Round 2. They discuss what they look for in a NOFX ska song, cultural non-appropriation and self deprecation all while making questionable choices in which songs progress. Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Rob Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of ...
TromBonus - 42 - The Flatliners
August 22, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutesHandds up, fists high, headphones on, volume up! Checkered Past is ready to tackle the one-and-done Ska of Toronto's The Flatliners! In this TromBonus, Rob and Engineer Joey break down the Flatliners debut Destroy to Create, their B-sides and their change in styles over the years. They also touch on the bands live show, their current stance of Ska and Joey's "history" with the band. Hosts: Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International ...
49. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Part 3 (w/ Esteban Flores)
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourMen die as dogs die Checkerheads! CP/SC welcomes back Ska keyboard phenom, Esteban Flores to run through another batch of records by legendary Ska band, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra! Rob welcomes guest co-host, Skassociate Producer Chris Reeves to dive in to the bands late 90s fare, from the city pop of Tokyo Strut to the vocal-based Arkestra before finishing with the international hit Full Tension Beaters. Along the way, Esteban regales with tour stories, anime and his future projects befor...
TromBonus - 41 - Heptember 2023 Pre-Show
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourAnother year, another glorious Ska-Punk song bracket to enrage the Checkerheads over! This year, the CP/SC crew pits 32 songs by Ska-sometimesers NOFX in a head to head March Madness bracket to crown the ultimate NOFX ska song! For the pre-show, Rob, Celine and Joey go through NOFX's history from their Epitaph beginnings to their political years to the modern day on Fat all while exploring their various side projects! Brackets are open! Get your predictions in at www.challonge.com/punkinbra...
48. Mad Caddies - Part 2 (w/ Minivandal)
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourHonk honk calling all Canadian Geese! Checkered Past welcomes return guest Ben of Saskatchewan skasters Minivandal to continue their discussion on The Mad Caddies! Ben catches Rob and first time co-host Arianne on what his band has been up to, the journey through COVID in creating their new album Fuel Me Twice and how he defines his genre of "Skalternative". Then, the trio get down on Mad Caddies going through their punkified album Rock the Plank through their smash hit Just One More to the ...
TromBonus - 40 - Gogol Bordello
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourGrab your best purple, immigrant punks! Checkered Past does a shallow dive of the Skadjacent discography of Gypsy Punks, Gogol Bordello! Celine and Rob run through their catalogue from their indie roots, to their blockbuster releases on Side One Dummy to their major label years and ending on their most recent return to the indies... all while going on tangents about fiddles, accents and "wet toe" bands. Patreon: www.patreon.com/checkeredpast Merch: www.checkeredpast.ca/merch This episode ...
47. Reel Big Fish - Part 3 (w/ Gary Mastriano)
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourYou get this podcast for nothin and the jokes for free! Checkered Past finishes off their trilogy of episodes on the poster children of third wave Ska, Reel Big Fish! To discuss the band's later years, Rob and co-host Engineer Joey welcome Gary of Backyard Superheroes and the On the Upbeat Podcast! First, Gary discusses his checkered past, his long history in the New Jersey Ska scene and his connection with the Ska pods! Then, the trio go through Reel Big Fish's indie era with their bizarre ...
TromBonus - 39 - Anti-Flag
July 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourHot off the heels of the band's new Ska playlist, Checkered Past sticks their middle fingers up at governments to talk about punk rockers Anti-Flag! Rob, Celine and Joey run through Anti-Flags discography from their street punk early days to their major label flirtations to their indie return all the while playing songs and picking into the group's flirtation with Ska. All the while the CP/SC crew go on tangents such as power metal, Audioslave and whether or Ben Franklin was a president. Als...
46. King Apparatus (w/ The Prizefighters)
July 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt's CanCon baby! CP/SC finally gives the card to the man and the band that started it all for Ska in Canada... King Apparatus! To help the discussion, Rob and co-host Engineer Joey welcome Courtney and Aaron of Trad-Ska band The Prizefighters! They discuss their checkered pasts, the dark ages of ska and the generally made up divide between trad and ska-punk. Then the foursome breakdown King Appartus' highly influential duo of Canadian albums then deep dive into singer Chris Murray's lo-fi a...
Witchy With Michi - 2 - Tarot With The Mermaid Mystic
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourThe CP/SC spinoff, Witchy With Michi returns for episode 2! For this iteration Celine and her co-host, Michi (of Mega Infinity) welcome tarot reader/intuitive/spiritual translator Jenny The Mermaid Mystic! The BB Witches do Checkered Past with tarot followed by tarot readings from their guest and ending with a game of tarot taboo and listener questions. Hosts: Celine and Michi Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Patreon: www.patreon.com/...
45. Arrogant Sons of Bitches (w/ Indica In Decay)
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourTime to re-enter the Jeff Rosenstock-verse as Checkered Past dives in on the highly influential and brief run of Long Island Ska Punkers, Arrogant Sons of Bitches! To do this, Rob and Celine welcome Ilan of Indica In Decay and Sad Snack to break down the band's entire run from their rough hewn debut, to their flurry of EPs to their problem-riddled final record and the lasting influence they had on the genre. Before they do that, Ilan discusses their comic meets synth project Indica In Decay,...
TromBonus - 38 - Rancid Redux
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutesOne month of Rancid wasn't enough! The CP/SC crew this week blind listens to all 16 tracks of the influential band's 2023 album, Tomorrow Never Comes. To make it interesting, Rob, Celine and Joey prepare a secret bingo sheet for the episode to make a game within a game! Will Matt get a hardcore song all to himself? Will there be any Ska at all? Will Celine's sheet be for sure real, not at all improvised and filled out before record? Tune in to find out! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer:...
44. The Suicide Machines - Part 2 (w/ Dissidente)
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt's the end of this pod series and I feel fine! Checkered Past welcomes back Chris Ruckus of Skacore band Dissidente to finish their discussion on The Suicide Machines! First, Rob, Celine and Chris discuss Chris' harder side, Shonen Jump manga and what's on the map for Dissidente. Then, the trio dig in on the final 4 albums of The Suicide Machines from the contentiously recorded Steal This Record to the one-two political punch of the Side One Dummy years to the most post-break up album on F...
TromBonus - 37 - 100th Episode Special
May 30, 2023 13:47 - 1 hourAll the Centenarians stand up! CP/SC breaks off their 101st episode by celebrating their first 100! In this TromBonus, Rob, Celine and Joey field listener submitted clips of... basically anything! From songs to voice memos to skilfully edited clips the crew blind listens to 20 of these winners and reacts in real time! It answers the question: the Checkerheads are just as deranged as the podcast! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey www.checkeredpast.ca www.patreon.com/c...
43. Fishbone - Part 1 (w/ Poindexter)
May 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourWe're going to party like we're trolling Celine in 2021! Checkered Past begins the long awaited deep dive into the legendary Fishbone! To help out, they welcome Kenny and Justin of Michigan-based Ska band Poindexter. First, the Poindexters discuss their Checkered Pasts, the culmination of their new album on Ska Punk International and the changes in the Ska scene. Then, Celine, Rob, Justin and Kenny dig in on the 80s era of Fishbone from their way ahead of its time debut ep, to the scattersho...
Witchy With Michi - 1 - Baby Witches
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIt's the debut episode of Celine of Checkered Past's spin off podcast, Witchy With Michi! In the podcast, Celine welcomes Michi of the band Mega Infinity to explore all things Astrology, Tarot and Witchcraft. They open with their spiritual backgrounds, compare birth charts and end with an on-air reading! It has all the Checkered Past goofiness, but now it's Celine's element! Hosts: Celine and Mitchi Engineer: Joey Editor: Joey www.checkeredpast.ca www.patreon.com/checkeredpast This episo...