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Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests ranging from bands in your local scene to internationally known artists such as Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Wheatus, and more! A lot of times, the interviews will take place while eating pizza. Hosted by Noelle Matonis.

Location:

Bradley, IL

Description:

Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests ranging from bands in your local scene to internationally known artists such as Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Wheatus, and more! A lot of times, the interviews will take place while eating pizza. Hosted by Noelle Matonis.

Language:

English

Contact:

8156446756


Episodes

#254: Taken Days

11/20/2023
In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to "Over Zelle Us" and "Least of all You" from their upcoming album now! https://takendays.net/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0762S4JXT/taken-days Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/taken-days/1290370283 Bandcamp: https://takendays.bandcamp.com/album/every-second Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L1cld4GE8IcfAw6TU1qIA Follow Taken Days on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takendays/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takendays/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Duration:00:20:40

#255: UNWELL

11/17/2023
I talked with UNWELL, a recently formed band that infuses pop-punk with metalcore, about their new album out now "Trial and Error", touring with Alesana, the message behind their music, and more! Listen to Trial & Error! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sTMelNHrKXdBVr2xvKh4t Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unwell/1556149236 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/unwell/trial-and-error/ALmv2c4hP3zVtwV Follow UNWELL on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unwellband/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unwellband Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/unwellband

Duration:00:25:25

#253: Ranking our top 5 spooky punk songs | Maggot House

10/29/2023
Spooky punk solo artist Maggot House and I talk about our favorite horror themed/spooky punk and pop-punk songs in this special Halloween episode! Plus we talk about Maggot House's new album out now: How to Talk to Extraterrestrials, and more! Listen to How to Talk to Extraterrestrials: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/12furD... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-... Bandcamp: https://maggot-house.bandcamp.com/alb... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0BG... Follow Maggot House on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggot_house/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggothouseband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggothouse Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r...

Duration:00:25:26

#252: Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket at T1 Fest

10/26/2023
Last weekend, I went to T1 Fest, a festival created to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, and talked with Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket about song titles, upcoming music, tours, and more! Listen to Teenage Bottlerocket: Bandcamp: https://teenagebottlerocket.bandcamp.com/album/so-dumb-so-stoked Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mGyXXKzoR5KAAh4Mkef2W Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teenage-bottlerocket/56425059 Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QKMASE/teenage-bottlerocket Website: https://teenagebottlerocket.com/ See Teenage Bottlerocket on tour: https://www.teenagebottlerocket.com/tour-dates/ Learn more about T1 Fest: https://t1fest.com/about Follow T1 Fest on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T1Fest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t1festofficial/ Follow Teenage Bottlerocket on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagebottlerocket/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teenagebottlerocketofficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/teenbottlerock Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Duration:00:07:43

#251: Nick Karcher

10/23/2023
I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an independent artist, and more! Listen to "The Hard Bitter Truth": https://ffm.to/thehardbittertruth Follow Nick Karcher on socials + more links: https://linktr.ee/itsnickkarcher Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod tags: #nickkarcher #poppunkandpizza #poppunk #podcast

Duration:00:16:17

#250: Jake Bédel of Free The Witness

10/4/2023
In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, opening for Descendents and Sum 41, playing the Punk in Drublic festival, and more! PRE-SAVE "Soldier Soldier" (out Oct. 2nd)- the 2nd single off their upcoming album! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freethewitness/soldier-soldier?utm_source=SendGrid&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=website Listen to "Youth of Tomorrow" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/3oVL7mb1BmDmA5IVPfabHo?si=d19f357ad85f4f01 Listen to Free The Witness: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/320FBN60rLKRag50ziiZUw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/free-the-witness/1449964705 Bandcamp: https://freethewitness.bandcamp.com/ Follow Free The Witness on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeTheWitnessOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethewitness/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod Listen to Pop-Punk & Pizza! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWx2A28brBKhn959MJ3dY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-punk-pizza/id1438073969 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70cc9370-9251-401f-9b75-f8a6348639e9/pop-punk-pizza Everywhere else: https://tr.ee/bV8GefETYT

Duration:00:17:24

#249: Tightwire

8/23/2023
In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom, and more! Listen to 'Head Full of Snakes' by Tightwire: https://orcd.co/HeadFullOfSnakes Follow Tightwire on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tightwirempls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tightwireMPLS/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tightwirempls Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tightwirempls Website: https://tightwirempls.com/home Support this podcast! Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-mXQCmswBW3SssIjZRXNg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

Duration:00:44:53

#248: How to Survive Riot Fest

7/26/2023
Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare. Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support us! Any amount helps! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

Duration:00:17:55

#247: Pine Creek Academy

7/6/2023
I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring with Sleeping With Sirens, and more! Follow Pine Creek Academy on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinecreekacademy/?fbclid=IwAR0HUfizQOaFs-RWkkd8LT8PVGoxrgPCNs9pFFvchEMISRvQAJjvztI2Dlo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088518980666 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Pinecreekacademy?fbclid=IwAR2r8w5F29byGppvi-mXJ9VrzLDU_Map0gBZqe2UBqKWP1wMLaYBqy3qV40 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

Duration:00:15:50

#246: Detour North first interview in 5 years!

6/16/2023
I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2, what they've been up to since the band ended, their favorite memories of being in the band, and lots more! Detour North are awesome guys! Get tix to their one-night-only anniversary show now! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/detou... And thank you to Zazzo's for great pizza, for letting us film, and for being thoughtful to not interrupt while we were filming, We appreciate it! Follow Detour North on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detournorth... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detournorth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detournorth?lang=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r... Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-f...

Duration:00:34:25

#245: Killium

5/22/2023
Our first episode with our new co-host, Zoe! Zoe and I talk with Ryan and Jonas of Killium, @killiumofficial a band originally from Indiana, about their upcoming album to be released in October, their pre-album EP they're working on, and their previously unannounced headlining show at Schubas Tavern (in Chicago) with Broken Demeanor and The Fundamental Kink in August! Plus lots more, including Ryan's crowd-favorite double-necked guitar Get updates about upcoming shows and learn more about Killium: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killiumoffi... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KilliumOffic... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@killiumofficial Listen to Killium's new single "Dirty Rotten" + more links! https://linktr.ee/killium Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?l... Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod

Duration:00:34:48

#244: Daryl of The Bollweevils

4/29/2023
The Bollweevils are releasing their first album in over 14 years! "Essential" is out May 5 via Red Scare. I talked with Daryl, the frontman, about the creation of the album, how being a doctor inspires his songwriting, his favorite songs on the record, the worst excuse for pizza he's ever had, and more!! Listen to The Bollweevils! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yNus0PrBf0aWh5FPhpIdR Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-bollweevils/85291490 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Please support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 For info on sponsorships, please email noelle@lamoremediallc.com

Duration:00:35:23

Heavy Edition #1: No Shelter

4/14/2023
For you fellow heavy music lovers, we're starting a new Heavy Edition series!! For the 1st episode of this series, I had the chance to talk with No Shelter, a local metalcore band in the Chicago area about their new song Run Your Rivers Red (out now!) and upcoming debut EP! We also talked about their inspirations, how they met, and more! Listen to "Run Your Rivers Red" by No Shelter on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/track/4SmwKOqgH9ENOoOXwk65e3?si=f269c745035d404d Follow No Shelter on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosheltermusic/ TikTok: https://tr.ee/kOPpk9s6ku Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza, please email noelle@lamoremediallc.com tags: #poppunk #podcast #musicpodcast #punk #hardcore #metalcore #metal #heavymetal #punkrock #screamo #interview #newmusic #newsong #newpunkmusic #newpunk #newband #runyourriversred #noshelter #pizza #slipknot #bandinterview

Duration:00:21:24

#243: Years Down

4/8/2023
I talked with Years Down about their upcoming album called December State of Mind, the meaning behind it, their third single release of the year, "big S.A.D.", their very different cover of Justin Bieber's "Stay", a possible upcoming EP of covers, and more! Years Down is coming to the midwest for the first time ever for their Spring Midwest Tour. Bands that will be joining them will be announced soon - follow Years Down on socials to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearsdownband/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YearsDownBand/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YearsDown Website: https://yearsdownband.com/ Listen to Years Down on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Mhyyej3a1sjKEKNv4nCax Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/years-down/1555817782 Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B08XND8CDD/years-down Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info

Duration:00:25:20

#242: LoudFoxCult

3/31/2023
I got a chance to talk with LoudFoxCult @loudfoxcult9052 , a trio of friends from Michigan, about their influences, their new EP "Cult Classic", getting to work with Sam Mathys - the drummer of Early Eyes and former drummer of Remo Drive, and more! FFO: Remo Drive, Tiny Moving Parts, Real Friends, Mom Jeans If you like alternative, midwest emo, math rock, pop-punk, and/or fun jams, this band is a mix of all these things. Cool guys and cool music - Highly recommend. Listen to LoudFoxCult's EP Cult Classic out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qY6fkaQ1BDrxHSxtyYxRF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/loudfoxcult/1457032823 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/loudfoxcultband Follow LoudFoxCult on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudfoxcult/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/loudfoxcult?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudfoxcult Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

Duration:00:29:03

#241: Come Clean

3/29/2023
North Carolina-based Come Clean talks about their upcoming album "134", what the numbers mean to them, their favorite songs to perform live, their influences, and of course, their favorite kind of pizza! Stay tuned for Come Clean's debut album "134" out April 14th! In the meantime, check out Come Clean's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07XU4KmInbziPoRl8w6dqF Listen on other streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/comecleannc Follow Come Clean on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comecleannc/?hl=en&__coig_restricted=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comecleannc Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Support Pop-Punk & Pizza: https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 Sponsor an episode and we'll promote your band, product, brand, etc! Contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info

Duration:00:30:06

Top 5 Green Albums

3/17/2023
For St. Patrick's Day, I decided to talk about my top 5 green albums! Let me know what your favorite green album is in the comments! Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Want me to promote your band or brand? Email noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info on sponsorships! Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en tags: #poppunk #top5 #top5greenalbums #top5albums #music #podcast #punk #alternative #emo #screamo #posthardcore #hardcore #hardcorepunk #metal #pizza #pop #band #bands #bandinterview #review #musicreview #albumreview #albumsreviews #greenday #weezer #sum41 #waterparks #distillers #thedistillers #punkalbums #green #greenalbums #stpatricksday

Duration:00:14:57

#239: I Call Fives (Drew Conte)

3/4/2023
I Call Fives is back from their 7-year hiatus with a new EP, Not For Everyone. I talked with the bassist, Drew, about how their songwriting process has changed since the break, the meaning behind their new single "Honest & Only", working with Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years on the EP, and more! Listen to I Call Fives new EP Not For Everyone! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vsi8vM5Xs8p1NEQuZWP70 Vinyl: https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/i-call-fives/products/i-call-fives-not-for-everyone-lp-only Follow I Call Fives on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icallfives/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icallfives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/icallfives YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smartpunklive Please support our podcast by donating! Any amount helps! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser For sponsorships, please contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com tags: #poppunk #musicpodcast #poppunkmusic #poppunkpodcast #punkrock #emo #posthardcore #alternative #punk #punkpodcast #interview #bandinterview #musicinterview #artistinterview #bandinterviews #poppunkband #icallfives #drewconte #poppunkpizza #poppunkandpizza #newmusic

Duration:00:30:29

#238: WAIVER.

2/21/2023
In this episode, I talked with Long Island band WAIVER. about their EP coming out March 24, the meaning behind their latest single "Right Here", Dylan playing a show right after dislocating his shoulder, their favorite pizza places, and more! Follow WAIVER. on Instagram! @waiver.official Listen to WAIVER. on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PhdHrRvK1S0Qd9ihnIyVp For sponsorships, please contact: noelle@lamoremediallc.com Help us bring you high quality content by donating; every cent is appreciated! https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 Photo of WAIVER. by Steve Levy tags: #poppunk #poppunkpodcast #punkpodcast #musicpodcast #emo #emopodcast #emomusic #poppunkmusic #hardcoremusic #hardcore #hardcorepunk #posthardcore #posthardcorepunk #posthardcoremusic #interview #bandinterview #music #newmusic #newpoppunk

Duration:00:23:50

#237: Londynne’s Falling

2/15/2023
In this episode, I talked with new pop-punk band Londynne's Falling about their diverse backgrounds in the music industry and how it gives them a unique sound, how they write their songs, their plans for an upcoming album, their new single "911", and more! If you'd like to support Pop-Punk & Pizza, please donate: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Want us to promote your band, brand or product? Sponsor us! Email noelle@lamoremediallc.com Follow Londynne's Falling on socials! https://withkoji.com/@LondynnesFalling tags: #londynnesfalling #poppunk #poppunkpodcast #punkpodcast #musicpodcast #pizza #pizzapodcast #newband #newmusic #laband #punkrock #punkband #poppunkband #punkrockband #interview #bandinterview

Duration:00:20:33