Episodes

  • #218: The Methadones

    It’s been 15 years since The Methadones released their beloved pop punk classic album, This Won’t Hurt. To celebrate, Red Scare Industries has released the record on vinyl for the […]

  • #217: 10 Songs for June 2022

    In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022:  1. “Forever” – Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay Alive” – […]

  • #217: 10 Songs for June 2022 (Early Access)

      In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in June 2022:    1. “Forever” – Suitable Miss Ft. Joshua Roberts 2. “Stay […]

  • #216: OSLO

    Tj Horansky of Chicago’s Sleep On It, is reintroducing himself to the world as indie/emo artist, OSLO. He just released his debut album, Great Places, under the OSLO name last […]

  • #215: The Aquadolls

    This is a monumental episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Why you ask? Because we had vegan pizza for the very first time! The Aquadolls from southern California are all about […]

  • #214: 10 Songs for April 2022

    In no particular order, here’s 10 songs I think you should give a listen to in April 2022:  “Perfect Place” – Here For A Reason  “Wishing Well” – Further North  […]

  • #213: The Dollyrots

    Several Pop-Punk & Pizza listeners have requested The Dollyrots to be guests on the show over the years. It’s about time we made it happen for you! Kelly Ogden and […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Hear clip of ”Shooting Star” SK8 Ft. Sum 41 before 4/8/22!

    Alternative artist, SK8, is set to release his debut record, Last Day On Earth, this Friday, April 8th via Atlantic Records. SK8 gives us an exclusive listen to a clip […]

  • #211: Peter James – Manic Kat Records

    How Peter James went from playing multiple Vans Warped Tours in Reflective Insight to starting Manic Kat Records in 2014. You might be familiar with some of the label’s artists […]

  • #210: Glimmers

    Before the pandemic began, Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast would occasionally bring pizza to bands touring through Chicago and have a fun conversation together. My goal was to do as many […]