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High School Never Ends : A Pop-Punk Dad Podcast

Dragon Wagon Radio
Pop-Punk
New Found Glory
Nostalgia
Blink-182
Drive-Thru Records
Pop-Punk Music
Fall Out Boy
Hot Mulligan
Music
Emo
2004
Pop Punk
Neck Deep
Victory Records
Alternative Music
Wayne's World
The Ataris
Jimmy Eat World
Yellowcard
My Chemical Romance

Thirty-Something Dads, 'Wingman' Steve and Chris-183, nerd out over the power-chorded glory that was 90's and 2000's pop-punk. Their hearts are Blink and Yellowcard but their brains are pure Baby Shark.

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You Pick 'Em June is back! You chose the albums for the votes, and you chose the winners. First up, a monster of an album we've never officially broken down, it's the one and only release from Box Car Racer.

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It's our final HSNE Kills It Live and we're talking about Fall Out Boy Live in Phoenix. Whether you're a huge Pete Wentz fan or not, this is peak early Fall Out Boy and we deep dive this live album track by track.

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HSNE Kills It Live continues this week with a chat about The Starting Line's "final" tour and subsequent CD/DVD Somebody's Gonna Miss Us. We break this one down from the banter to the live sound to the crowd and more. Make sure and hit up YouTube to ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Keiger
Guest, from Houston Calls and Throw Thermal Pod
Houston Calls; Throw Thermal Pod
Episode: March Madness: Pop-Punk Road Trip Snacks Bracket
Rishi Bahl
Founder of Eternal Boy and Four Chord Music Festival
Eternal Boy / Four Chord Music Festival
Episode: March Madness: AI's Pop-Punk Song Bracket
Nick Jones
Guest judge participant
Episode: Patreon Sneak Peek: Blink No Singles Setlist Challenge
Derek (D-Rock)
Guest, friend of Punkish Dad and Unwritten Law enthusiast
Episode: Forgotten Favorites February: Unwritten Law
Punkish Dad
Guest, friend of Lad, introduced on show
Punkish Dad's friend / guest
Episode: Forgotten Favorites February: Sound the Alarm
Ken Vasoli
Lead singer of The Starting Line
The Starting Line
Episode: Eternal Youth feat. Ken Vasoli
Tom Good
Music journalist/critic and guest on the episode
Episode: 2025 Recap: The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World
Chris (Wasting Time Podcast)
Host of The Wasting Time Podcast, interview guest on this episode
The Wasting Time Podcast
Episode: HSNE Collabs: Wasting Time
Sam R.
Long-time fan and evaluator
Episode: Fantasy Draft: Yellowcard + Starting Line

Hosts

Wingman Steve
Host of the show with a focus on banter, bracket formats, and nostalgia; frequently leads discussions.
Chris183
Co‑host of the show, guides bracket formats, introduces guests, and provides historical context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    As a fellow pop punk dad, I have little time to consume podcasts but this is one of the few I listen to weekly. Steve and Chris have such a great repoire, know their music, and bring in the coolest of guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickMJones1111
    United States2 years ago
  • Wow

    There is so much I could and want to say about this podcast, but as a fellow dad (3 young daughters aged 3-7) I know we don’t have that kind of time! All I can say is Wow! I found this podcast about 3 weeks ago and have listened to it non-stop, starting back at episode one. As someone who came of age during the late 90’s/early 2000s, a podcast about the best genre of music from a Dads perspective is so awesome! The two hosts (Wingman Steve and Chris-183) are great phenomenal and know how to make... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpc9988
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun! Smart! Dads!

    This isn’t kids talking about pop punk—it’s your best friends who never stopped listening to the best music of the late 90s/2000s and they’re right there with you in the mosh pit (or, well, in the seats, because we’re too old for that). Enjoyable and engaging in a variety of levels with new themes to mix things up. Definitely worth a listen!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aellsworth122
    United States3 years ago
  • Like a Cliff Notes booklet of my Soundtrack

    Found these guys during their Drive Thru Summer. Being from rural Georgia I’ve never really had anyone to talk to about Drive Thru, who basically released the soundtrack to my high school and college years. Love every episode so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kevinmusic33
    United States4 years ago
  • Great find

    I love good pop punk discussion. Looking forward to new episodes for sure.

    Also, in the “hear you me” episode, you’re thinking of I will possess your heart by Deathcab 🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iseenaghost__
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value deep cuts and guest diversity.
Fans praise the hosts' chemistry and nostalgia trips.
Audience enjoys the casual, dad‑friendly vibe and humor.

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Eternal Youth feat. Ken Vasoli
Q: Were there some bands you personally learned from in the early days that shaped your approach to making music?
Ken discusses learning from bands within the Jersey/PA scene, the influence of peers like Dashboard Confessional and Real Big Fish, and how mentorship and touring dynamics helped him grow as a songwriter and performer.
HSNE Collabs: Wasting Time
Q: How did you transition from in-person to virtual interviews and maintain the conversation quality?
We shifted to Skype/Zoom and leaned into prep where needed, but kept the flow by letting guests drive the conversation and sharing long-form questions that tapped into their history and projects.
March Madness: Pop-Punk Road Trip Snacks Bracket
Q: What are you thinking about for the final four snacks and how they relate to pop-punk bands?
The hosts discuss how each snack aligns with a specific band and the practicalities of road trips, highlighting Beef Jerky as a robust, long-lasting choice and Chex Mix as a nostalgic, versatile option.
March Madness: Pop-Punk Road Trip Snacks Bracket
Q: Tom, how do you feel about the veto rule in this round?
Tom explains that the veto is a strategic tool but they use it sparingly, mainly in rounds like the round of eight to push a strong pick forward when the group is split.
Forgotten Favorites February: Unwritten Law
Q: D-Rock, what did you think about this song Harmonic and the album's direction after it?
D-Rock emphasizes Harmonic's place as a solid opener with good harmonies and a vivid sense of energy, then expands on how subsequent tracks like Teenage Suicide maintain momentum and showcase the band's range.

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Two middle‑aged dads nerd out over 90s and 2000s pop-punk, blending deep cuts with nostalgia, live anecdotes, and guest appearances. The show mixes track-by-track takes, bracket-style debates, and random pop-culture tangents, all delivered with humor, camaraderie, and a strong sense of community for fans who grew up with this era. A notable angle is the duo's willingness to vet new bands and reframe classic albums through a dad‑friendly lens, making it approachable for both longtime fans and newcomers interested in the genre's history and ongoing scenes.

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2. Rishi Bahl
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