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In September of 1996, the Descendents release their first full LP of new material since in 9 years. Everything Sucks brought the band back into a world that was now populated with countless bands they themselves had inspired. With a culture now primed to understand what they were doing so many years ago, Everything Sucks became the Descendents’s first album to chart, however their reunion was not met with universal acclaim. Chris Enriquez (Primitive Weapons, On The Might Of Princes, REVOLVER Magazine) joins to discuss Milo’s return and how the band has “been here for you all along”. Follow Chris Enriquez on Twitter Like The Atlantic Transmission on Facebook Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Instagram Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Twitter Help support our independent podcast network by shopping on Amazon using our referral link or make a donation. Support independent media!

Refused’s The Shape of Punk to Come (1998) (or The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chemical Bombination in 12 Bursts) is no stranger to short lists of the best punk albums of all time. The album’s liner notes states that punk and hardcore music could not be anti-establishment by continuing to package revolutionary lyrics in sounds which had been increasingly co-opted by the mainstream.  Mike Mowery helps us unpack this dense and important record in the third of our trio of DC friends. Follow Mike Mowery on Twitter Like The Atlantic Transmission on Facebook Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Instagram Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Twitter Help support our independent podcast network by shopping on Amazon using our referral link or make a donation. Support independent media!

In between lead singers, The Dillinger Escape plan teamed up with the legendary Mike Patton on a four song EP that combined elements of metal & hardcore, highlighting the band’s tremendous technical acuity and wrapped it all in a self-aware production style. The EP was titled “Irony Is A Dead Scene” (2002). Discussing the record is Jimmy Rhodes (We Were Black Clouds) in the second of the trio of this season’s DC recordings. Follow Jimmy on Twitter Like The Atlantic Transmission on Facebook Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Instagram Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Twitter Help support our independent podcast network by shopping on Amazon using our referral link or make a donation. Support independent media!

“A lot of fans have certain expectations from us; they want silly songs about BMXs or Ole again and again. Every song won’t be a carbon copy of your favourites Souls song. It’s one big long life story, having many different episodes and chapters. This is what we’ve always done, write from the heart. That is our essence and will never change.” – Bryan Kienlen I took a trip down to Washington DC to interview a few friends about some records. This was the episode that got me down there. I spoke to artist, illustrator and entrepreneur Jeffrey “El Jefe” Everett about his favorite Bouncing Souls record Anchors Aweigh (2003). Anchors Aweigh my friends. Follow Jeffrey’s Work on Instagram Like The Atlantic Transmission on Facebook Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Instagram Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Twitter Help support our independent podcast network by shopping on Amazon using our referral link or make a donation. Support independent media!

Joyce Manor released their fourth studio album Cody (2016) into a world where their contemporaries that had come to acclaim with a traditional punk rock sound were finding success with more varied explorations into melody, arrangement and tempo. Zac Gelfand (Uproxx, Stereogum, Rolling Stone, Antiquiet) joins to discuss this departure from their previous work. Follow Zac on Twitter Like The Atlantic Transmission on Facebook Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Instagram Follow The Atlantic Transmission on Twitter Help support our independent podcast network by shopping on Amazon using our referral link or make a donation. Support independent media!

The Weakerthans’ ‘Reconstruction Site’ was their very first album released by Epitaph Records. It’s immediately charming upon first listen with a density of thoughtful lyrics and musical intelligence that rewards you with something new each time you re-listen. You could also say the same for our guest Tony Thaxton, drummer for Motion City Soundtrack, as well as his work. Tony was gracious enough to take the time to record with me on a trip out LA as well as choose a fantastic record.

Radiosurgery is the seventh studio album from Florida Pop-Punk heroes New Found Glory and their second for Epitaph Records. The second of their two records to date that has a singular concept, the quintet set out to create an homage to the punk music of the 1990s that first inspired them to start a band. There is no more appropriate guest than the NFG mega-fan himself, funnyman Paul Cory who makes his triumphant return to the program.

‘On The Impossible Past’ was released by Epitaph on February 12, 2012. It brought the Menzingers from relative obscurity to a stalwart part of the punk rock zeitgeist. Brett Gurewitz touted the signing as “These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with.” Punk-O-Rama favorite Sal Mastrocola of No Nets returns to speak about one of the most important punk rock records of the last 10 years.

Mule Variations is Tom Waits’ first record for ANTI-, a sister label of Epitaph Records. It won a Grammy and put the small indie label on the map. This is also the first full record your Podcast Warlord has ever listened to. Luckily, Actor and Gentleman Phil Casale is here to help guide us through the oeuvre and lore of one of Rock & Roll’s most venerable personalities.

In 2010, everyone’s favorite “love their old stuff” band Weezer put out a record on Epitaph called “Hurley”. Comedian Ronny Pascale joins your Podcast Warlord to discuss the pop-heavy record along with it’s curious title.

In 2006 The Matches unveiled their new sonic direction with a record called ‘Decomposer’. Ben Blank, host of Jews & Reviews, discusses their unique sound, bevy of producers and tries to identify each song’s subject matter. Also! The Matches are embarking on a limited engagement 10 Year ‘Decomposer’ Anniversary Tour! Check out the tour dates here. Click here to purchase ‘Decomposer’ from Amazon.com

We talk Converge’s  br00tal, collaborative and most commercially successful album to date “Axe to Fall” from 2009. We’re joined by father, biker, Long Islander Tom Keady.

In the third installment of our Epitaph Records series we cover the triumphant “Commit This To Memory” by Minnesota’s own Motion City Soundtrack; their breakthrough second album. Joining us is KICKTV superstar producer Ben Kamlet.

Elliot Smith’s posthumous 6th and final studio album with Sal Mastrocola, Guitarist and Lead Singer of No Nets.

The inaugural episode of Punk-O-Rama covers  “Pennybridge Pioneers” from the famously Swedish band Milencollin. Funnyman and pop-punk aficionado Paul Cory, host of the Jews & Reviews podcast, joins as guest to discuss broken English and what the song “Fox” is really about.