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Almost Punk Enough - A TGEFM Podcast

That's Good Enough For Me
Midwest Friends Fest
Flying Raccoon Suit
Riot Fest
Hudson Valley
Scarboro
New Found Glory
DCPC Live
Rally In the Valley
Half Past Two
Cincinnati
Bad Time Records
Hate Season
Viktor Orban
DFL
The Casualties
Ink Bomb
Dutch Politics
United States Politics
Diesel Boy
The Dollyrots

That's Good Enough For Me staff, contributors, and guests talk about things. Like our site motto, this podcast is "punk, punk adjacent, and everything else."Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

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Latest Episodes

On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) and Mikey talk to Bill Stevenson! Yes that Bill from The Descendents, All, Only Crime, Black Flag, and the Blasting Room recording studio. We talk about the re-release of Enjoy, what remastered farts sound like, drumm... more

New Found Glory are hitting the road this summer alongside Yellowcard and Plain White T’s on the Up Up Down Down Tour… so naturally, Ed and Mikey decided to do something completely reasonable: build their ultimate NFG live setlist.

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On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) is joined by Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas of The Dollyrots. We talk about their upcoming mini tour, some new music, some old music, when they plan to record the next record, the Little Steven’s SiriusXM and Joan Jett ... more

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Daniel (Rizchex) talks with Dave “Diesel Dave” Lake of the band Diesel Boy. We talk about the 30th anniversary of their debut album Cock Rock and their upcoming tour in which they plan to play the album in it’s entirety for the first time live. We al... more

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Mikey Elvers
Guest, musician and pop-punk enthusiast
Episode: Almost Punk Enough ep. 30: Mike & Ed's New Found Glory Dream Setlist
Kelly Ogden
Bassist and vocalist for The Dollyrots
The Dollyrots
Episode: Almost Punk Enough Ep. 29 - The Dollyrots
Luis Cabezas
Guitarist and backing vocalist for The Dollyrots
The Dollyrots
Episode: Almost Punk Enough Ep. 29 - The Dollyrots
Diesel Dave Lake
Member of Diesel Boy, frontman for the band
Diesel Boy
Episode: Almost Punk Enough Ep. 28 - "Diesel" Dave Lake of Diesel Boy
Querijn Foken
Lead singer/guitarist of Ink Bomb
Ink Bomb
Episode: Almost Punk Enough ep. 27 - Quirijn Foeken of Ink Bomb and Fiction Studio
Jake Casualty Kolatis
Guitarist, backing vocalist for The Casualties
The Casualties
Episode: Almost Punk Enough Ep. 26 - Jake "Casualty" Kolatis of The Casualties
David McWane
Lead singer of Big D and the Kids Table
Big D and the Kids Table
Episode: Almost Punk Enough ep. 25 - David McWane of Big D and the Kids Table
Monty Radar Messex
Guitarist and vocalist for DFL
DFL
Episode: Almost Punk Enough ep. 24 - DFL
Patrick Sullivan
Bassist for DFL
DFL
Episode: Almost Punk Enough ep. 24 - DFL

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Jeff
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Great for the latest in punk/ska

    Not just well established bands but new/young bands too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rizchex
    United States5 months ago
  • TGEFM is Good Enough for Me

    If it’s good enough for Jeff, that’s good enough for me! Great info about the punk and punk adjacent music scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manalotofnicknamesaretaken
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's focus on both established bands and up‑and‑coming acts.
Fans appreciate candid, personality-driven conversations with a community vibe.
The discussions around DIY culture and touring are viewed as highly useful for aspiring guests and promoters.

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#62
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#24
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#167
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#200
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#10
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#26
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Almost Punk Enough ep. 25 - David McWane of Big D and the Kids Table
Q: What role did producers Joe Gitelman and Matt Appleton play in shaping the album?
They provided hands-on production and engineering, bringing their experience from Real Big Fish and other projects, which created a collaborative environment where the band could experiment while maintaining a cohesive Big D sound.
Almost Punk Enough ep. 25 - David McWane of Big D and the Kids Table
Q: How do you keep writing music with so many different influences still fresh and engaging?
We emphasize collaborative writing, treating it as hanging out with friends and building songs together rather than having one person dominate; the energy comes from the group dynamic and the shared experience of making music.
Almost Punk Enough ep. 25 - David McWane of Big D and the Kids Table
Q: What makes this new record stand out after five years without a release?
The band explored new grooves and tempos while staying true to their core sound, delivering a mixtape-like journey that still feels like Big D and the Kids Table, with some tracks written during earlier periods finally finding a home on this record.
Almost Punk Enough ep. 24 - DFL
Q: What song in your set feels the most like invocation for your Camp Punksylvania performance?
Proud To Be stands out as a track that invites the crowd into their world, amplified by the thought-provoking energy of the band and the live pacing they favor.
Almost Punk Enough Ep. 26 - Jake "Casualty" Kolatis of The Casualties
Q: How has crowd response evolved as the tour progressed with new material?
Crowds are increasingly engaging with the new songs as the album gains traction, with more people singing along and participating as the tour continues and fans receive the record over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Punk Enough

What is Almost Punk Enough about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on punk, punk-adjacent, and DIY music scenes, with conversations that span band histories, touring life, songwriting approaches, festival culture, and scene-building. Episodes balance deep-dive artist interviews with behind-the-scenes touring memories, live-show dynamics, and community-focused perspectives, often weaving in activism, politics, and the broader cultural context around punk and its communities. A notable pattern is the mix of classic era bands, contemporary indie acts, and DIY organizers, offering practical insights for artists, promoters, and fans alike while maintaining a candid, humorous rapport among hosts and guests.

What stands out is the consistent emphasis on independence, community, and hands-on music... more

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2. Kelly Ogden
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4. Diesel Dave Lake
5. Querijn Foken
6. Jake Casualty Kolatis
7. David McWane
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