Mable Syndrome Podcast

Episode 23: Jessica is home on Vancouver Island (aka the arctic circle) and we talk about her mother's bone collection. Speaking of old bones, we then get into a hefty discussion of the current state of The Vans Warped Tour. To go or not to go? That is the question. And, you think you might be done hearing about The Dickies/ Safer Scenes situation, but you haven't heard it discussed like this! Sane, smart people talking about a hot topic who are able to articulate different opinions respectfully...woah! Jay Stone of Dying Scene joins us in this episode. Don't miss it! Bands discussed: Strung Out, Street Dogs, War on Women, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Anti Flag, The Dickies, Adolescents Music: Womanarchist by Bad Cop Bad Cop

This is a funny one! At least, we think so. We are joined on this episode by our Canadian friends, the punk-hardcore band, Loser Points. Josh, Ozone and Shark bring new hilarity to the show with their favorite drunk stories, teasing Jessica for only liking bands with double-names (face to face, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Duran Duran, etc) and our mutual love of McDonald's. We also talk about other awesome Canadian bands, such as Nickleback, Barenaked Ladies and Trashed Ambulance. (wink) We do also discuss their new EP, Ones and Zeros and our favorite songs on it. Bands discussed: Trashed Ambulance, face to face, Sick of it All, Nickelback, Barenaked Ladies, Disturbed, Bad Cop Bad Cop Music: Morally Confused by Sick of It All and Ones and Zeros by Loser Points

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica catch up after a little break and fill each other in on what's been going on. We answer questions from our friends, including: recent albums we're enjoying, if there are any bands we don't like for personal reasons, and shows we have coming up. We do go off-topic on this episode and discuss things like: Game of Thrones, collecting employment insurance/ unemployment, the Chicago Bean, and we re-name "wife-beaters" "ass-eaters". Enjoy! Bands discussed: NOFX, Pkew Pkew Pkew, The Flatliners, Rebuilder, Luau, Bad Cop Bad Cop Song: Monosyllabic Girl by NOFX

In this episode, Jessica met up with Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners before their recent show in Whistler. Let us tell you, if you weren't a fan of Chris or The Flatliners before, you will be after hearing this. Chris opens up about recording with Joey Cape at his One Week Records recording studio and touring with Joey and Brian Whalstrom. Chris also talks about The Flatliners' sound and how the band has changed over the years and what fans have said about the new album. Finally, Chris opens up about ladies he loves and hates on sexism in the music scene. Bands discussed: Cayetana, Jenny Owen Youngs, Hop Along, Lagwagon, Anti Flag Song: Hang My Head by The Flatliners

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica are joined by their friend Lauren, who recently attended Punk Rock Bowling and has some fun stories to share. Lauren is just plain adorable and opens up about the role punk rock has played in her life and how hard it has been to find other punk rock girls. We also ask Lauren about recently meeting Roger Lima after a Less Than Jake show and how she discovered Rehasher. That leads us to today's interview with the guys of Rehasher: Tony, Alex and Roger. Kristen hops in the van and chats with the guys about how they met, their favorite punk rock girls and lots more, including Roger's recent shows with NOFX when Melvin was on a leave. Don't miss this episode! Bands discussed: Rehasher, Bad Religion, NOFX, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Mobina Galore, War on Women, Greenhorn, The Adicts, We Are The Union, No More, The Bombpops and more Song: Lift! by Rehasher

In this very cool episode of the Mable Syndrome Podcast, our guest is Danny Thompson, drummer of the band face to face. We caught up with him in person before the band played recently in Boston. Danny opens up about their recent acoustic shows, who in the band snores, and what makes for a good opening band. He also teaches us about cajonas, punishers, and sites we should see when we are in Chicago. You don't want to miss it! Bands discussed: Bad Cop/ Bad Cop Music: All for Nothing by face to face

We had two very cool guests for this podcast: Justin from Beer Punks (a social media platform devoted to two awesome things: beer and punk rock), and Cameron from BrewHaHa (a company that produces music-beer festivals). These two dudes are seriously funny and have great taste in drinks. Cameron gives us some scoop about It's Not Dead Fest, and a new festival he's partnering with Fat Mike on called Punk In Drublic. (Personally, I can't wait for that one!) So, grab a cold brew, and listen to us chat about beer and punk rock. Bands discussed: Pennywise, Millencolin, The Germs, Bad Religion Song: Beer for Breakfast by The Replacements

First things first: Kristen is fired up and shares with Jessica some inside scoop on punk rock dudes she's met recently. Who has been nice to us, and who has been creepy? Then we air our recent interview with Joey Cape of Lagwagon and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (spoiler: he's one of the nice ones). He opens up about his family, May 16 being "Lagwagon Day" and what he thinks about Gimmes sales surpassing those of Lagwagon.  Music: Uptown Girl by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

The guys from Trashed Ambulance join us in this episode, and discuss their new EP out now called, "A Dime for Every Time." This band is from Canada, so there are lots of apologies and "eh's". Sorry. Jawsh is also the host of the Punkanormal Podcast, so we talk about that, but the conversation goes off track several times into porn, pubes and alcohol territory. Music: Hangover Drive by Trashed Ambulance

This episode features a fun interview with Intruder Blue and Intruder Green from Masked Intruder. Kristen caught up with them before their show in Boston last month, and they open up about hot girls, which intruder is the best kisser, and we play Fuck, Marry Kill with bands from 2016 Warped Tour (Teenage Bottlerocket, Less Than Jake and The Interrupters, who will they kill??). But before we get to that, Kristen and Jessica talk about disgusting drinks and face to face (oh wait, that's every episode, ha). Enjoy! Bands discussed: Masked Intruder, The Interrupters, Less Than Jake, Teenage Bottlerocket, face to face. Music: Heartshaped Guitar by Masked Intruder

Our special guest for this episode is Ricky Schmidt, the lead singer and bass player for the band, Western Settings. Topics discussed range from borrowing toilet paper and living in San Diego to craft beer and nice Canadians. We do talk about the band too, don't worry. We discuss the formation of the band, touring, favorite songs, etc. We also gush about rad punk rock girls. If you don't know Western Settings, check them out!! Music: Old Pain by Western Settings

Episode 12 features a very special guest: John Jughead Pierson, aka "Jughead", a founding member of the iconic punk band, Screeching Weasel. He opens up about his recent 50th birthday bash and the cool stuff he's currently working on. He also shares some great stories about the early days of Screeching Weasel. John's recent band, Even In Blackouts, is one of our favs, so we gush about that and the singer, Liz. John Jughead is one of the nicest, most sincere and smart punk rockers out there (evident in his written piece, "The Punk Rock Heart" which we discuss at length) and we are thrilled to release this episode with him. Enjoy! Song: Even in Blackouts, Motives Misunderstood

In this episode Jessica and Kristen answer questions from friends, including the records we got on record store day (spoiler alert: none whomp whomp) and bands we "should" be super into, but just aren't. Lots of punk talk in this episode, but Kristen might get kicked out of the punk rock club. Bands discussed: Pears, Masked Intruder, No Use For A Name and many more Song: Soulmate by No Use For A Name

In this episode Jessica and Kristen catch up after their vacations, which leads to a discussion about eating in movie theaters and buying alcohol at Target. The topic then goes a little serious when the ladies open up about what its like being a girl in the punk rock scene. Are we groupies? Are we stalkers? We are taking this one head on! You don't want to miss it. Bands discussed: face to face (obviously!), nofx, snuff. Music: Snuff, Sunny Places

In this Episode, Jessica and Kristen talk with the frontman of the iconic punk band, Operation Ivy in his first ever video podcast (FIRST VIDEO INTERVIEW). We celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Operation Ivy and talk about Jesse's recent projects. Nothing is off limits as we discuss what Jesse was like as a teen in the Gilman days, how he's struggled with alcohol use and depression, and his current artwork. You don't want to miss this one!

Jessica talks about her recent trip to Vancouver to see Pkew Pkew Pkew, Antiflag and Reel Big Fish and the unlikely events that happened in the pit. The ladies discuss waxing vs laser hair removal (you may want to skip this part 17:40), and Kristen talks about why Vinnie from Less Than Jake might take out a restraining order on her (21:50).

On this episode we talk with Dave Buck, the founder of DyingScene.com and Dying Scene Records about why he started them and he tells some funny stories, including his awkward encounter with Fletcher from Pennywise.  We also talk with Jay Stone, a Senior Contributor, about his interviews with Fat Mike of Nofx and Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop.  Enjoy!

Poli and Jen talk about how they met, their new album being released on Fat Wreck Chords, the song on the album that is a tribute to Brandon Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket, and we play Fuck, Marry, Kill.

In this episode Jessica and Kristen chat with their friend, Robin, who is seriously funny and adorable (and single, but she listens to Incubus...). We talk about Robin's job as a massage therapist, and how one client left her a "gift" in the sink, we play Fuck Marry Kill again, and the time Robin threw a beer in Jessica's face. There isn't much "punk" talk in this episode, but Kristen discusses her up-coming interview with The Interrupters. This episode is seriously funny, very gross and a must-listen!

In this episode, Kristen and Jessica answer questions from our male followers, which leads to discussions about the punk girls we crush on, how each of us discovered punk rock, the songs and albums that get us through tough times and who we want to interview on future podcasts. But, the conversation degenerates into pants shitting, old people falling down, and vasectomies. Oh boy!