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Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere with Troy from Noise Floor Podcast

This episode of Rock For Initiative welcomes Troy Sennett, host of Noise Floor Podcast and bassist for Pelafina and Jeff Schaller and The Long Way Home, for a sprawling conversation through some of the biggest fandoms in fantasy and sci-fi. We spend the bulk of our time in Brandon Sanderson's Cos...

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Mr. Smiley: When Ska Sounds Happy Until You Actually Listen to the Lyrics

Ska's ability to make terrible things sound fun isn't a flaw. It's one of the genre's greatest strengths. Check out a list of some of happiest sad lyrics out there, curated by The Ska Mailman himself.

THE IMPERFECT DADS PODCAST

Episode 261 | Bassist Eric Baines of Chicago and The Dive Bar Rockstar Podcast

On this episode we have on bassist Eric Baines. Eric has played with Dwight Yoakam, Keiko Matsui, and currently is a member of the legendary band Chicago. He also has a podcast called The Dive Bar Rockstar Podcast. We talked about how moving from LA to Nashville, touring when you’re a dad, transi...

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon has been someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, so this one has been a long time coming. We caught up with Brian whilst he was in Edinburgh to talk about his incredible career, from the early days of The Gaslight Anthem through to his solo work and everything in...

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Your Elder Emo Mom introduces you to your new favorite band

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Final Fantasy XIV with Orpen from Harrison Gordon

Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With an expanded free trial that includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn, and the award-winning Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansions up to level 80 with no restrictions on playtime, you can sign up and enjoy Eo...

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Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, and Muppet Hamilton with Turn Two

This episode of Rock For Initiative brings in Shane and Mike from Turn Two for a wide-ranging nerd-out session that starts with some ink and ends up somewhere much weirder. We kick things off with a tattoo show and tell, checking out some genuinely great video game ink AND probably the greatest E...

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere with Troy from Noise Floor Podcast

Mr. Smiley: When Ska Sounds Happy Until You Actually Listen to the Lyrics

Episode 261 | Bassist Eric Baines of Chicago and The Dive Bar Rockstar Podcast

Brian Fallon

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Final Fantasy XIV with Orpen from Harrison Gordon

Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, and Muppet Hamilton with Turn Two

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Mr. Smiley: When Ska Sounds Happy Until You Actually Listen to the Lyrics

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News & Updates

The Paradox announce Proceed with Caution EP, share new single "I Kinda Like That"

The Ska Mailman Delivers His Biggest Package Yet: Lab Brats Announce Triskaidekaphobia

Good Terms Make a "Hard Call" with Explosive New Single

No Skip Reviews

blankstate. Confronts Grief and Growing Apart on RITUAL EP

Album Review: All Good Things by ME.

Hold On Fire "Half Alive" Review: Post-Hardcore Grit From New Jersey

Lists & Guides

Your Very Alt 4th of July Playlist

The Ska Lover’s Guide to Long Beach Warped Tour 2026

Summer Festival Glam Guide for Baddies on a Budget