ReadJunk Podcast

Episode 61 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with Bryan and Frank. We recap season 2 of The Mandalorian (SPOILER ALERT), talk about that wild finale, our favorite moments & episodes, our complaints and nitpicks. We also discuss what the future holds for the series and all the other Disney Plus Star Wars series that were announced. We end things with a quick chat about our experiences visiting Galaxy's Edge/Batuu down in Walt Disney World.  The transition track done is by Aaron Kenny and it's called "Saving the World." I got the track on YouTube Audio Library.  Subscribe to the ReadJunk Podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, Stitcher, etc. or you can even listen to the episodes on ReadJunk.com!  Site Links: ReadJunk: http://www.readjunk.com ReadJunk on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readjunk ReadJunk on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/readjunk Bryan Kremkau Art on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bryankremkauart Bryan Kremkau Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryanKremkauArt/ Buy ReadJunk and Pop Culture T-Shirts at my Teepublic page: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bryankremkau

Episode 56 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with Marc Wasserman of Rude Boy George, Heavensbee, Bigger Thomas and the author of the upcoming book: Ska Boom: An Oral History About the Birth of American Ska & Reggae. I'm joined by co-founder of ReadJunk, Adam Coozer, who also is RBG's merch guy. We talk about pandemic life, Heavensbee's new album, Rude Boy George's new EP, 80s music, picking the songs to record, Morrissey / The Smith discussion, a discussion about Sonseed's "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine," Marc's awesome sounding upcoming ska oral history book, Scars from Mars and we finish things up talking movies & TV.  The transition track is done by Heavensbee and it's called "Baby Sister" featuring Rob Tierney. You can purchase the new album at their bandcamp here: https://heavensbee.bandcamp.com. Yes, we got permission to use this song. You can also buy Rude Boy George's new EP 'Lies & Alibis' here: https://rudeboygeorge.bandcamp.com Subscribe to the ReadJunk Podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Podbean, Youtube or you can even listen to the episodes on ReadJunk.com!  Follow The Marc's projects here: Ska Boom Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSkaOralHistory Marco on the Bass Blog: http://marcoonthebass.blogspot.com/ Rude Boy George Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RudeBoyGeorgeBand Heavensbee Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HeavensbeeBand Scars from Mars Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScarsFromMars Bigger Thomas Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BiggerThomasband Site Links: ReadJunk: http://www.readjunk.com ReadJunk on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readjunk ReadJunk on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/readjunk Bryan Kremkau Art on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bryankremkauart Bryan Kremkau Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryanKremkauArt/ Buy ReadJunk and Pop Culture T-Shirts at my Teepublic page: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bryankremkau

Episode 48 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with artist Ryan (Honorary Android), who has designed some really cool ska/punk, Disney/theme park mash up shirts. We discuss how Ryan got into shirt designing, Teepublic, and just designing in general. The conversation soon steers into a ska and punk conversation. We talk about what were some of Ryan's favorite albums of the year and what shows he's attended.  Since Ryan is a Florida resident and frequent Walt Disney World visitor, I talk with Ryan about Disney World, Galaxy's Edge and the new hit Star Wars attraction Rise of the Resistance...without giving away too much. We discuss the upcoming rides and attractions that are coming to WDW and finally, we end things talking a little bit about The Mandalorian, Disney Plus and some other TV shows.  You can check out Ryan's stuff at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/honorary-android or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/honorary_android/.  The transition track done is by Silent Partner and it's called "Just In Case." I got the track on YouTube Audio Library. If you want to write a theme song for the podcast or send over some original transition music that's fitting for the podcast, let me know!  You can follow ReadJunk on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/readjunk or follow my own design page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bryankremkaudesigns/.  Subscribe to the ReadJunk Podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Podbean, Youtube or you can even listen to the episodes on ReadJunk.com!  If you feel the need to jump around for this episode: Intro/ Art / Shirt Talk: 00:02:31 Ska/Punk Discussion: 00:27:14 Star Wars Galaxy's Edge "Rise Of The Resistance" Attraction Recap (No Spoilers or not many): 00:39:23 Disney Theme Parks: 00:47:00 Disney Plus & Other TV Stuff: 01:10:18

Episode 47 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with director Ian McFarland, who directed the awesome Agnostic Front documentary 'The Godfathers of Hardcore.' He's also in the Boston hardcore band Blood For Blood, has directed numerous music videos for bands like The Unseen, Terror, Killswitch Engage and lots of others. He's doing other documentary projects as well, so we talk about that, Blood for Blood, Agnostic Front and the documentary obviously, as well as some other things.  Thanks to Ian & Tim for making time to chat with me, and re-scheduling after I ended up in the hospital in the beginning of the month. Be sure to watch the documentary and buy some merch on the website: http://thegodfathersofhardcore.com/.  The transition track done is by Huma-Huma and it's called "Half Pipe." I got the track on YouTube Audio Library. If you want to write a theme song for the podcast or send over some original transition music that's fitting for the podcast, let me know!  You can follow ReadJunk on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/readjunk/ and you can follow Ian McFarland at Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ian_mcfarland.

Episode 46 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with me and Steve Bauer, a fellow ReadJunk writer. We discussed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Warped Tour Exhibit that featured two of my photographs, we reminisce some more about the Vans Warped Tour as well. After that, we talked about our punk and ska influences, what bands & albums made an impact on us earlier on, as well as ways of discovering new music back in "our day." Transition track done is by Huma-Huma and it's called "Grassy Hill." Something free on YouTube Audio Library. If you want to write a theme song for the podcast or send over some original transition music that's fitting for the podcast, let me know!  Be sure to subscribe and download the episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher or wherever else you can get podcasts. Spread the word about the podcast and site. Also, follow ReadJunk on social media as well and visit readjunk.com or news and all that stuff.  You can follow ReadJunk on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/readjunk/ and Steve on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stevebauer80/.

Episode 41 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with Chris Malone of the NY ska band The Pandemics, formerly of Rudie Crew, Bigger Thomas, Spider Nick and the Mad Dogs and loads of other bands.  We talked about The Pandemics Going Viral tour, touring in general, visiting Tokyo, Chris playing in Spider Nick and the Mad Dogs, The Rudie Crew, Pilfers and Bigger Thomas, as well as his current band The Pandemics. We briefly talk about him playing as a backing band for Pete Porker of the Porkers and Roddy & Lynval of the Specials as well. At the end, I play a game of Goldblum Trivia with him.  Be sure to subscribe and download the episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever else you can get podcasts. Spread the word about the podcast and site. Also, follow ReadJunk on social media as well and visit readjunk.com or news and all that stuff.

Episode 37 of the ReadJunk Podcast is another movie & TV themed episode! I'm joined by special guest Checker Phil (of the Checkerboard Kids). We give our SPOILER review of Avengers: End Game and then discuss Game of Thrones: Season 8, mostly episode 3 of the season. We even discuss a little bit of ska at the very end.  You can also watch us talking on Skype on Checker Phil's youtube channel for Checkerboard Kids. Be sure to visit ReadJunk.com for news, reviews, articles and other junk. Follow the site on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter too! Spread the word about the podcast and give us a nice review on iTunes too! Thank you for the support!

Episode 35 of the ReadJunk Podcast is with artist Matthew Lineham. You might know his new wave ornaments, Valentine's Day and Halloween cards, plus lots of other new wave & 80s inspired artwork. We had a great chat about 80s music, other decades of music, conventions, art thieves, dealing with intellectual property in artwork, Matthew's process on how he creates art, ska music, and loads of other things.  Check out Matthew's awesome artwork at http://www.mlinehamart.com and buy some stuff too while you're there.  Be sure to visit ReadJunk.com for news, reviews, articles and other junk. Spread the word about the podcast and give us a nice review on iTunes too! Thank you for the support!

It's a special episode of the ReadJunk Podcast as it's all Christmas episode! I discuss with my wife Kristen, twin brother Matt and friends (Chris, Joe, Brian, and Ray) what their favorite Xmas movies and music are. I give my Top 10 favorite Xmas movies are with Kristen, Chris and I discuss metal and other random things, I talk with Joe about seeing Christmas Vacation at a screening in Pittsburgh, I talk with Brian about the muppets, and his favorite songs in his holiday playlist, Matt and I talk about Christmas Vacation and memories of our Dad, as well as some other movies and music. And finally, Ray talks about his non-traditional Xmas movie choices and reggae Christmas songs.  If you feel the need to jump around and listen to some other people: 17:38: Bryan & Kristen 16:07: Bryan & Chris 42:54: Bryan & Joe 1:07:39: Bryan & Brian 1:20:26: Bryan & Matt 1:31:44: Bryan & Ray