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On The Upbeat

On The Upbeat
Ska Music
Ska
Less Than Jake
Suburban Legends
Reel Big Fish
California
SPI Fest
Operation Ivy
Fishbone
Half Past Two
The Odd Advantage
Green Day
Omnigone
Spotify
Dancehall Crashers
Ska News
Ska Punk International Fest II
Calypso's Curse
Stretsch Armstrong
Space Monkey Mafia

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

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This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community supported them through a difficult ti... more

This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and producing of this new record. Matt (... more

It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights ... more

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave McWane
Band frontman of Big D and The Kids Table
Big D and The Kids Table
Episode: Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)
Matt Appleton
Guitarist; producer for Big D and The Kids Table
Big D and The Kids Table; Real Big Fish
Episode: Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)
Joe Gittleman
Bassist; producer on recent Big D album
Big D and The Kids Table; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Episode: Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)
Karen Roberts
Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach
Chase Long Beach
Episode: Host Round Table (EP.299)
Harry Katz
Frontman of Harry Katz and The Pistachios
Harry Katz and The Pistachios
Episode: Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)
Paco Pluma
Frontman of Wondermelon, ska musician
Wondermelon
Episode: Wondermelon (EP.296)
Callyn Wavebird
Member of The Wavebirds
The Wavebirds
Episode: The Wavebirds (EP.294)
Mike Wavebird
Member of The Wavebirds
The Wavebirds
Episode: The Wavebirds (EP.294)
Evan Worhman
Musician, Hooray For Our Side
Hooray For Our Side
Episode: Evan Worhman (EP.293)

Hosts

Matt Vest
Host of the show with a guitarist/bassist background and deep ties to the ska scene; co-host with a focus on interview-driven episodes and ska culture segments.
Anthony
Co-host with strong editorial role, frequently handles Ska News and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Keeping it fun but full of facts

    I may be biased as I love ska music in all its manifestations and have been a guest on the show, but Matt and RJ do a great job and bringing out the best of their guests, and the ska news and ska picks are worth it alone. Always finding new bands!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VictoryVape
    Australia3 years ago
  • Super Fun show

    Love listening to this podcast.. always “upbeat” and fun with great guest, interesting interviews and a great place to learn about new SKA bands … keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazycatholic
    United States4 years ago
  • SKA! SKA! SKA!

    Matt and Aaron have created an AWESOME (or dare I say SKA-some) show for all the ska fans out there. It’s great to hear comprehensive discussions centered around this fun and lighthearted genre as well as commentary on ska / punk culture past and present. If you are interested in ska, you won’t find many guys more dialed into the genre than these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamNuckels
    United States6 years ago
  • Two Guys, Ska and Sometimes Guests!

    I was turned onto this show by a friend of mine and I can’t thank her enough!

    Matt and Aaron, then Matt and RJ do a great job of exposing listeners to musicians new and old. Segments like pick of the week and ska around the world bring listeners new music weekly, and the guys do a great job of brining bands on to the show to share and talk about their music.

    What I like about the podcast is that the hosts really make the show feel intimate. You feel like you’re in the room talking about ska ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grocerspride
    United States6 years ago
  • Interesting & Fun Perspectives on Ska!

    This podCast is so fun and interesting because the two hosts represent opinions and experiences both as a member of a Ska band, as well as a very well-researched fan of Ska Music. You get to hear these topics from both the perspective of a band member as well as the perspective of a fan. It is informative and well planned-out, while also being fun and causal - a nice balance. It’s also great to be introduced to new Ska music from all over the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaycheLalala
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners enjoy discovering new ska bands through guest appearances and episode picks.
Guests consistently highlight insightful questions and practical tour nuggets.
Fans appreciate the balance of deep ska knowledge and casual conversation.
Show is praised for inclusive community vibes and engaging guest spotlights.

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Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)
Q: What inspired the Ska direction on The Last To Know EP?
The shift to Ska happened naturally as they revisited a song with a horn arrangement, incorporated a MIDI horn line inspired by Stranger Things synth textures, and later integrated a bluegrass/folk-influenced piece into a Ska frame thanks to a collaborator's contribution.
Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)
Q: How did you get into playing music and end up in Harry Katz and The Pistachios?
Harry describes being drawn into music via his family's encouragement, starting with piano, moving through school saxophone, a transformative summer camp where he joined a punk-influenced group, and eventually forming his horn-driven project in New York before moving to California.
Punkerton Records (EP.295)
Q: What led you to starting Punkerton Records?
Brandon explains that the label began as a personal coping mechanism during the pandemic, evolving into a serious project driven by a desire to support bands with a strong community and ethical DIY approach, rather than pursuing traditional deal structures.
Evan Worhman (EP.293)
Q: How did Evan get into playing music?
Evan describes starting from his love of Ska, growing up near South Orange County, participating in choir, and being inspired by local bands after discovering Suburban Legends and other Ska acts, eventually falling into the scene and pursuing performing roles.
Bounce House Ska (EP.292)
Q: Tell us how you got into playing music.
Sara Rose describes her musical upbringing, including her folk-singer father and musical theater background, which led her to audition for Bounce House Ska and join the band as vocalist.

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The show centers ska music with artist interviews, band updates, and industry news, delivering a lively blend of in-depth conversations, tour tales, and behind-the-scenes insights. Recurring segments like Ska News, live show stories, and personal picks keep the content fresh, while guests span bands, label folks, and festival organizers. A notable edge is the hosts' dual perspective as active musicians and dedicated fans, which fuels both technical music discussions and community-focused storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who want both culture context and actionable industry takeaways.

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1. Dave McWane
2. Matt Appleton
3. Joe Gittleman
4. Karen Roberts
5. Harry Katz
6. Paco Pluma
7. Callyn Wavebird
8. Mike Wavebird

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