You know Parker Jacobs as "The Professor" in The Aquabats! and the singer for GOGO13. And the head artist for Yo Gabba Gabba! and some work on The Aquabats Super Show! He got nominated for an Emmy for Yo Gabba Gabba Land on Apple TV+ while we were recording this episode!He's a giant ska fan and has many many stories of being on the road with The Aquabats and filming Yo Gabba Gabba with some big name musicians and celebrities. He invited me into his home for a conversation on a small portion of his history with playing ska. He's become a fast friend and I can't wait to announce some more exciting things in the future. So stay tuned!Follow Parker everywhere @artofpj Follow me @TheSkaMailman everywhere and check out my Holiday Mosh playlist! This show is also part of the Never A Phase Network. Join our discord server at NeverAPhaseNetwork.com#ska #punk #yogabbagabba #aquabats #neveraphasenetwork
Fred Armisen...yes THE Fred Armisen! From Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Documentary Now, The Blue Man Group, Devo, and Trenchmouth. and so many other projects. Sat down with ME before his show to talk about his love for Ska.
Check out Fred's new comdedy-sound effects record, "100 Sound Effects"
and catch him on his tour, "Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome" We went to it and had so much fun and laughed so hard!
Follow me @TheSkaMailman on all of the socials and check out my band, Lab Brats! and my holiday playlist, "The Ska Mailman's Holiday Mosh" featuring over 7 hours of holiday songs for Punk, Ska, Metal, Rap, Folk, and more!
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Here's how to donate to help my friend, Chris Ruckus, after he suffered an Aneurysm. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chris-recover-from-aneurysm-and-medical-billsThis week we have the legendary, John Christianson, aka Little Johnny Christmas to talk about his journey into ska and playing trumpet for 40 years! He's played with everyone from Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Ballyhoo, 311, all the way to his current time with Ice Nine KillsFollow me everywhere @TheSkaMailman and check out my Spooky Skalloween Playlist!Including my new singles, "Dr. Skankenstein and Monster Mosh"Write to meThe Ska MailmanPO Box 4351Boise, ID 83711This show is part of the Never A Phase Network. Follow us @NeverAPhaseNetwork #ska #punk #skapunk #reggae #podcast #WarpedTour #NeverAPhaseNetwork #nostalgia
Remember the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), "Don't Look Under The Bed"? Well load up Disney Plus and watch along with us as we commentate the whole movie. Even if you've never seen the movie before, the conversation wanders into some strange territories and it stays funny for everyone!
Happy Skalloween!
Check out my SKAlloween songs, Dr. Skankenstein and Monster Mosh, HERE!
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Comedian Brandie Posey has been waving the Ska flag for her whole career and sat down with me to talk about growing up on the east coast and experiencing ska for the first time and being able to travel to see bands over and over again. We discussed how the energy of a ska show lead to her starting a career and comedy and how her humor is still shaped around Ska.
We play a little Ska or Nah and debate some strange concepts and whether they are worthy of being included in the world of Ska or dumped to the curb with butt rock, bro metal, rap rock.
Check out Brandie's podcast, "Lady to Lady"
Her standup special, "Opinion Cave"
Her live show, "Picture This"
Follow Brandie everywhere at Brandazzle for updates on shows and her new special out in March of 2026
Follow me everywhere @TheSkaMailman and check out my Spooky Skalloween Playlist!
Including my new singles, "Dr. Skankenstein and Monster Mosh"
Write to meThe Ska MailmanPO Box 4351Boise, ID 83711
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This week we've got Benny from The Boy Detective! We discuss how Benny is an "undertaker" for a small, supportive, community in Michigan and the journey into being in a successful Ska Punk band and working with Roger Lima from Less Than Jake on their upcoming album!Check out the new singles here!Beth Truss Good YearAmerican FartsTheir album, "Disco Lunch" will be out on November 7th through Punkerton Records!Follow The Boy Detective and Punkerton for updates on some VERY exciting upcoming shows!Follow me @TheSkaMailman on everything! Join the converstaion on Discord by visiting NeverAPhaseNetwork.com#Ska #Punk #PopPunk #Emo #NeverAPhaseNetwork #Podcast #Comedy #Music #SkaPunk
This week we've got Austen, Pat, and Billy from the New Jersey Ska Phenom, "Jokers Republic". We discuss the band's intentions in songwriting, musical tools, and working (again) with Roger Lima from Less Than Jake as their producer. Listen to the new singles here! Follow them @jokersrepublic on everythingListen to the Ska Mailman's Spooky Skalloween Playlist here!Follow me @TheSkaMailman on everything!Join the conversation on Discord by visiting NeverAPhaseNetwork.com
Comedian and professional punk and ska fan, Anna Valenzula, joined me for a deep conversation about experiencing heartbreak and the ska soundtrack that came along with it. All while making us laugh the whole time.Find Anna @annavisfunny everywhere or at AnnaValenzuela.comCheck out her stand-up special, "Murderpuss" out now!Check out our playlist we made for this episode, "Movin' On With Anna Valenzuela"Follow me @TheSkaMailman on everything.Join the conversation in our Discord by visitingNeverAPhaseNetwork.com
Brian Robertson (Suburban Legends, Reel Big Fish) joined us all the way from Japan to talk about his story coming up in the OC and playing with Suburban Legends, working as a Disneyland band, managing a Jamba Juice, and running Reel Big Fish's merch, just to join them on trombone.
Robot is such a fun loving dude and it was so cool to be able to chat with him! Check out his ska apparel company, Checkered Lining (currently not shipping to the US due to tarriffs, check back shortly for updates)
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What?!? This is a LEGENDARY band! I sat with Angelo Moore, Spacey T, and Chris Dowd of Fishbone while they were on the Summer Circus Tour with Less Than Jake, Suicide Machines, and Catbite.
We go on many tangents and cover some history of the band and what they're up to now, including the release of their first full length album in over two decades, "Stockholm Syndrome" which is available everywhere now.
Angelo’s Plugs:
Dr. Maddvibe and the Missin’ Links
Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step
Chris’ Plugs:
Tracey’s Plugs:
Praise The Dead
Check out everything Fishbone at fishbone.net
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This week I got to hang out with Chris Graue (Lo(u)ser, The Maxies) and we talk about his journey into playing in bands and making music videos. Chris has made videos for NOFX, Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends, Bite Me Bambi, We Are The Union, The Bombpops, Bad Cop/Bad Cop and so many more!Chris is a sweet and generous guy and I'm so lucky I get to call him a friend. Check out all of his videos HEREAnd Listen to his band HERE
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