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This Was The Scene Podcast

Mike Doyle
Chicago Punk Scene
The Locust
San Diego
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Plague Soundscapes
Punk Rock
Comedy
Epitaph
Gallows
Battery
Riot Fest
Face To Face
Go-Kart Records
Dynamite Boy
Eyeball Records
Midtown
Saves the Day
Hankshaw
Jerry Springer Show
Orchestra Of Wolves

The Podcast about the Late 90s/Early 2000s Punk Scene with host, Mike Doyle from Lanemeyer | IG - @thiswasthescene | thiswasthescene@gmail.com

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Recent Guests

Chris Kelley
Member of Junction 18
Junction 18
Episode: Ep. 276: Junction 18 w/ Chris Kelley
Colin Frangicetto
Guitarist from Circa Survive and former member of This Day Forward
Circa Survive
Episode: Ep. 275: Circa Survive w/ Colin Frangicetto
Peter Munters
Vocalist and musician from the pop-punk band Over It
Over It
Episode: Ep. 274: Over It w/ Peter Munters
Greg Taylor
Former member of the punk band Grade.
Grade
Episode: Ep. 273: Grade w/ Greg Taylor
Nina Saporta
Member of the pop-punk band Avery
Episode: Ep. 272: Avery w/ Nina Saporta and Janet LaBelle
Janet LaBelle
Member of the pop-punk band Avery
Episode: Ep. 272: Avery w/ Nina Saporta and Janet LaBelle
David Prokell
Drummer of Chooch, a power punk band from Pittsburgh
Chooch
Episode: Ep. 271: Chooch w/ David Prokell
Drew Ringo
Member of Sleepytime Trio
Sleepytime Trio
Episode: Ep. 269: Sleepytime Trio w/ Drew Ringo
Ladd Mitchell
Member of the emo indie rock band Park
Park
Episode: Ep. 268: Park w/ Ladd Mitchell

Host

Mike Doyle
Host of a punk-focused interview series with a long-running NJ scene angle.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • A veritable trayzhure chest

    For punkers of a certain ilk, this podcast is like the Dead Sea Scrolls

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jahwoofums
    United States7 months ago
  • awesome interviews!

    So Cal 90s punk scene stories was my era!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    american_greed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    As a someone who grew up with this era of punk this show is great. Even when I don’t know the band/person, there is always something worth hearing and taking me back to those days! The host is really good and always has good questions, you can tell he does research and prepares. 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mesodef
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Long time listener! The show goes really in depth and talks to some gems of players who never really gets to talk on other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karlomfg
    Germany2 years ago
  • Great Listen

    I really love this podcast. Hearing from, and about, a lot of the bands that I listened to and saw during my teenage years has been great. Keep up what you’re doing as long as you can.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sprinkles208
    United States2 years ago

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Captivating interviews with a deep love for the era and scene.
Nostalgia and insight into lesser-known bands shine here.
The host is praised for letting guests tell their stories with minimal interruptions.

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Ep. 277: Tsunami Bomb w/ Dominic Davi
Q: Do you guys play anything from The Definitive Act?
Yeah, yes, we do. We do play stuff from The Definitive Act.
Ep. 277: Tsunami Bomb w/ Dominic Davi
Q: Were you guys playing enough? Because it's pretty wild where you're starting up, you're talking about the band starting, and then all some people are like, you should be on, you know, Chris from Atari is like, you should be on FAD?
We got to a point where we had built up a thing. I think even we got on Warped Tour the first time and that guy, they were, Kevin Lyman was incredibly supportive.
Ep. 276: Junction 18 w/ Chris Kelley
Q: What scene ethics do you hold on to to this day?
Chris reflects on the importance of being self-sufficient, staying true to oneself, and maintaining a DIY approach in creative pursuits.
Ep. 276: Junction 18 w/ Chris Kelley
Q: What would you like to plug?
Chris Kelley discusses the band Hit Play for weddings and also mentions Jim and Them, a pop culture podcast that is humorously battling Corey Feldman. He also touches on The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, a comic book podcast.
Ep. 273: Grade w/ Greg Taylor
Q: Why was this, why straight edge?
It was the music I was listening to at the time, like Minor Threat and youth crew bands that influenced my decision.

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What is This Was The Scene Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the late 1990s and early 2000s punk, emo, and adjacent scenes, with deep-dive conversations that blend personal storytelling, industry insight, and nostalgia. Guests are often musicians and scene personalities from regional hubs (notably New Jersey) who share origin stories, touring memories, lineup dynamics, and the DIY ethos behind their bands. Episodes frequently touch on Warped Tour years, the record-label landscape, and the social fabric of a tight-knit music community, including representation, mental health, and the balancing act between art and commerce. A standout aspect is the host's ability to draw out vivid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes while tracing the broader evolution of the scene, making it a strong fit ... more

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3. Peter Munters
4. Greg Taylor
5. Nina Saporta
6. Janet LaBelle
7. David Prokell
8. Drew Ringo

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