In this episode, multi-instrumentalist and singer Scott Klopfenstein, who rose to fame with Reel Big Fish & The Littlest Man band, joins us to talk about his ride on the ska-punk wave; the friendships and Orange County Ska scene that lead to Reel Big Fish, and the overnight-success the band had once "Turn The Radio Off" was released; working on the movie BASEketball with David Zucker, Trey Parker & Matt Stone; his latest singles "Welcome To New York," "The Hilarious" & "Average Man;" the recent documentary "Pick It Up: Ska In The 90's" (which he was a big part of); the live events he hosts on Twitch; and so, SO much more!   PURCHASE THE SINGLES: https://scottklopfenstein.bandcamp.com/   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/tunestiles YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5AVYaR0mC3H8LbMhuEK1ZA EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON SCOTT KLOPFENSTEIN WEBSITE: https://scottklopfenstein.com/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/scottklopfensteinmusic INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/scottklopfenstein/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/saklopfenstein TWITCH: http://twitch.tv/scottklopfenstein YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/user/thelittlestman

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Ep. 84 - Scott Klopfenstein Gets "Reel" About His Ska-Punk Legacy

In this episode, singer / songwriter Morgan Wade details: her debut solo album "Reckless," which was produced by Sadler Vaden and engineered by Paul Ebersold; the writing & recording process for the album; the stories behind the lyrics; the videos she produced last year for OurVinyl Sessions; her transition from fronting Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers to forging her own solo career path, and so much more!   "Reckless" drops on March 19th & features 10 tracks, including the singles "Wilder Days" and "Don't Cry"   "RECKLESS" TRACK LISTING: 1. Wilder Days (Morgan Wade, Sadler Vaden) 2. Matches and Metaphors (Morgan Wade, Sadler Vaden) 3. Other Side (Morgan Wade) 4. Don’t Cry (Morgan Wade, Paul Ebersold) 5. Mend (Morgan Wade, Paul Ebersold) 6. Last Cigarette (Morgan Wade, Sadler Vaden, Paul Ebersold) 7. Take Me Away (Morgan Wade) 8. Reckless (Morgan Wade, Sadler Vaden) 9. Northern Air (Morgan Wade, Sadler Vaden) 10. Met You (Morgan Wade)   BUY THE ALBUM: https://orcd.co/morganwade-reckless   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/tunestiles YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5AVYaR0mC3H8LbMhuEK1ZA EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON MORGAN WADE WEBSITE: https://morganwademusic.com/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/morgan.d.wade INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/morganwademusic/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/themorganwade YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtcdgXNGKeG8swZXr2d8AXg     Photo Credit: David McClister

Ep. 83: Morgan Wade Talks "Reckless," Her Debut Solo Album

In this episode, Justin Penik of Talkin’ Giants joins us to (ahem) talk about our favorite Super Bowl Halftime shows!    CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON TALKIN' GIANTS WEBSITE: jomboymedia.com/portfolio/talkin-giants/ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TalkinGiants TWITTER: twitter.com/TalkinGiants INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/talkingiants/ YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UC7ObcUyUnDoydrRpmwu4Uew

82: The Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Of All Time (with Justin Penik of Talkin' Giants)

In this episode, Jeremy Powell of BloodForVinyl.com joins us to discuss the state of the country music scene in 2020, as well as take a deep dive into the incredible catalog for Blackberry Smoke.   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON BLOOD FOR VINYL WEBSITE: bloodforvinyl.com TWITTER: twitter.com/bloodforvinyl INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/bloodforvinyl

81: Catalog Dive "Blackberry Smoke" / The State Of Country Music

In this episode, friend of the show Alex Gomez joins us to discuss the songs that should (and should never) be played at a wedding reception. Because, who else would know more about wedding reception music than us? And don’t answer that…   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375

Ep. 80: Wedding Jams & Slams (with Alex Gomez)

In this episode, Amanda Walsh, host of the Striking A Chord podcast, joins us to dive into the greatest hits albums that transcend the "compilation" status, to cement its status as an essential piece of a band or artists' catalog.    CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON STRIKING A CHORD WEBSITE: tbkmagazine.com/category/striking-a-chord/ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/strikingachordofficial TWITTER: twitter.com/strikingachord6 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/strikingachord

Ep. 79: The Complete, Essential, Best Of, "Greatest" Greatest Hits (with Striking A Chord)

“What is this that stands before me?” It’s a new year, and all new episodes of Tunestiles, that’s what! In this episode: Jon Loree, drummer for Tantric & Triple Addiction joins us to take a deep dive into the Ozzy-era of Black Sabbath’s catalog.   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON TANTRIC / TRIPLE ADDICTION / JON LOREE TANTRIC FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Tantric TRIPLE ADDICTION WEBSITE: tripleaddiction.com/ TRIPLE ADDICTION FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TripleAddiction/ TRIPLE ADDICTION YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCvrvBW5U3fyztBhTlxgZQYg? JON'S DRUM STUDIO: Jonsdrumstudio.com JON'S FACBOOK: facebook.com/jon.loree.1 JON'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jonsdrumstudio HITTING CIRCLES: Hittingcircles.org  

Ep. 78: Catalog Dive "Black Sabbath" (with Jon Loree of Tantric & Triple Addiction)

During the holidays, we gather with our favorite people and exchange gifts. But, I think we can all agree that not all gifts are exactly what we hoped for! Well, in honor of the season, Tunestiles joins up with Jim Santora, author of "Underrated Rock Book: The 200 Most Overlooked Albums 1970-2015," to tear into some of our favorite bands that gave us some...not so favorite albums --because, it's the thought that counts!! Happy Holidays from the Tunestiles Crew!   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON THE "UNDERRATED ROCK BOOK" WEBSITE: underratedrockbook.com AMAZON: amazon.com/Underrated-Rock-Book-Overlooked-1970-2015-ebook/dp/B07H2K5K49 BOOKS A MILLION: booksamillion.com/p/Underrated-Rock-Book/Jim-Santora-Jr/9781722845186?id=7442858218045 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/underratedrockbook TWITTER: twitter.com/URockBook

Ep. 77: Awesome Band, Not So Awesome Album (with Jim Santora)

A show so nice, we had to do it twice! We're once-again joined by the "Songs From The Attic" radio program's host Melissa Boileau along with musician Jon Porobil for the exciting conclusion of our Billy Joel catalog dive!  In Part 2, we discuss our Top 3 picks Billy Joel albums, along with many other stories about his music, his videos and his live shows!    CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON "SONGS FROM THE ATTIC" FACEBOOK: facebook.com/songsfromtheatticshow   FOR MORE ON JON POROBIL TWITTER: twitter.com/JonPorobil BANDCAMP: jonporobil.bandcamp.com/album/stages SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/album/0Yk8qbyepIhidFz39qFyWj?si=Dg_mpKlMTwaEYBS7WRHJiw

Ep. 76: Catalog Dive “Billy Joel,” Pt. 2 (with Songs From The Attic & Jon Porobil)

We're joined by the "Songs From The Attic" radio program's host Melissa Boileau along with musician Jon Porobil to discuss (at great length length) the amazing catalog of Billy Joel.   In Part 1, we discuss our least favorite albums from Joel, along with our "honorable mention" albums (or, ones that *just* missed our Top 3 picks!)   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON "SONGS FROM THE ATTIC" FACEBOOK: facebook.com/songsfromtheatticshow   FOR MORE ON JON POROBIL TWITTER: twitter.com/JonPorobil BANDCAMP: jonporobil.bandcamp.com/album/stages SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/album/0Yk8qbyepIhidFz39qFyWj?si=Dg_mpKlMTwaEYBS7WRHJiw

Ep. 75: Catalog Dive “Billy Joel,” Pt. 1 (with Songs From The Attic & Jon Porobil)

Peter “JR” Wasilewski, saxophone player for Less Than Jake sits down to dish on all things ska-punk, then and now; their new album “Silver Linings,” an appropriately-named album as we close the door on 2020; their first ever live-stream concert scheduled for Dec. 11th; their jaw-dropping 365 appearances at the Warped Tour; tales from road involving Snoop Dogg, Reel Big Fish, and Rick Neilsen, and much more!   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON LESS THAN JAKE WEBSITE: lessthanjake.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/lessthanjake/ TWITTER: twitter.com/lessthanjake/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lessthanjake YOUTUBE: youtube.com/user/lessthanjake 

Ep. 74: Less Than Jake Drops A Silver Lining In 2020 (Figuratively & Literally)

In this episode, we talk all silly with Johnny Brennan, the mastermind behind The Jerky Boys, about their brand new album (their first album of new material in 20 years!); Johnny's work on Family Guy; taking a phone prank skit to the big screen in "The Jerky Boys The Movie"; working with the Insane Clown Posse on "Big Money Hustlas"; and plenty of Frank Rizzo, Sol Rosenberg and all the characters you've imitated and laughed along with!    CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375   FOR MORE ON THE JERKY BOYS WEBSITE: thejerkyboys.com CAMEO: cameo.com/johnnybrennan FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jerkyboysjohnny/ TWITTER: twitter.com/JERKYBOYSJOHNNY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jerkyboyjohnny/ YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCZUtAW-TViu_q4PiMf9-yZQ

73: Rock Stars Of Comedy Featuring Johnny Brennan Of The Jerky Boys

Now that we waved Brenda & Eddie goodbye, tune in to hear us dissect our (as well as YOUR) favorite fictional song characters!   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375

Ep. 72: Fictional Song Characters

Jason Alexander, drummer for Colburn & Co., returns to the show to dive deep into Aerosmith’s catalog to rank our favorite (and least favorite) albums from the bad boys from Boston!   CONNECT WITH TUNESTILES FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcast INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcast TWITTER: twitter.com/tunestiles EMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.com LISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375

Ep. 71: Catalog Dive “Aerosmith” (with Jason Alexander)

Dr. David Crider, of Upstate NY’s Oswego State University, returns to the show to dive deep in to Pearl Jam’s catalog to rank our favorite (and least favorite) albums from the band!  CONNECT WITH TUNESTILESFACEBOOK: facebook.com/tunestilespodcastINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunestilespodcastTWITTER: twitter.com/tunestilesEMAIL: tunestilespodcast@gmail.comLISTENER LINE: (908) 975-9375

Ep. 70: Catalog Dive “Pearl Jam” (with Dr. David Crider)

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