If you've never heard Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast before, this is your entry point! We reflect on our first year of podcasting and play 15 different clips curating from 25 episodes to give you a glimpse as to what makes our podcast special. You will hear us at our best, our worst and our funniest! It's a fun 2+ hour ride with Rob, Celine and Engineer Joey! We want to thank all the Checkerheads out there for your support and look forward to another awesome year in 2022! Hosts: Celine, Rob and ...
Dec 28, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 26
It wouldn't be a music podcast if Checkered Past didn't talk about all they're favourite songs of 2021! And that's favourite with a U! Celine, Rob, Engineer Joey and Producer Arianne submit 15 of their most played songs of the year! It's not all Ska either: there's Pop, Hip-Hop, Metal, Punk, Indie and everything in between! No segments, no bits, just 60 minutes of chat and tunes! Put some headphones on and enjoy! Hosts: Celine, Rob, Joey and Arianne Producer: Joey Engineer: Joey
Dec 21, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
Go Feet Go! Buffalo, NY Soul/Ska group The Abruptors join Celine and Rob to discuss the entire discography of the rotating super group Bruce Lee Band! Mike and Toni discuss the Canadiana of Buffalo, how they want to represent their local scene and tell the story of how they connected with Asian Man Records. Then, the Time Skachine runs through every single iteration and release of BLB including the connections to Less Than Jake, Rx Bandits, Bomb the Music Industry, The Chinkees and Mu330! The Je...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 24
Bring your grinchiest grin and humbuggiest humor to the first annual Checkered Past Skaliday Skanktacular! Celine, Rob and Joey lament on their past retail endeavors, bizarre temporary employees and why they are generally miserable around the holidays. Then, Rob and Joey swap holiday-themed Ska songs with classic Celine Color Commentary and they ask whether you are #TeamRob or #TeamCeline. Stay to the end for a big announcement! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Producer: Joey Engineer: Joey...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 23
Celine and Rob welcome Eric Daino of the Ska-Punkers, The Holophonics to enter the Jeff Rosenstock metaverse by going through the first third of the history of Bomb The Music Industry! Eric discusses his cross-country history, his DIY philosophy as well as Jeff's influence and work ethic. Then, the trio go through the first 3 releases of BTMI! and the groups bizarre live shows, anarchic sound and legacy of bedroom punk and ska. Plus, a quote unquote brand new game entitled: THE EXCLAMATION POINT...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 22
It's a very special TromBonus episode! Celine and Rob interview Alex, Patrick and Matt from The Planet Smashers live from the Stomp 26 Anniversary Show in Edmonton! Interspersed, the Checkered Past crew (including Engineer Joey) talk about the show itself, how the interview came about and what they remember about that night. Be warned! The interview contains some intoxicated anarchy! Hosts: Celine and Rob Producer: Joey Engineer: Joey
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 21
Hi! (Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast edition). Rob and Celine welcome the HyperSka Superstar, Eichlers on the podcast to go through the Ska years of No Doubt! Eich gets into his Ska roots, sets the record straight on Hyperpop and talks about his social media dominance before diving deep on the biggest selling Ska band of all time, No Doubt! All bets are off and it is the most pun heavy episode yet! PLUS: The debut of the new game, Jennifer Skarner and, yes, its just as obtuse as it sounds! Hosts:...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 20
Nurse your Halloween Hangover with Checkered Past as Celine, Joey and Rob go track by track through the complete Ska of Oingo Boingo! They chat about Danny Elfman, performance art and burlesque shows before hunkering down for an 80's-themed Build a Band Workshop! Plus: the CP/SC gang listen to some new music submissions by listeners! Thanks Checkerheads and keep 'em coming! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Producer: Joey
Nov 09, 2021•59 min•Ep. 19
Rudies, Punks and Nerds unite! Checkered Past welcomes Bex of New Jersey-based Ska Punkers, Backyard Superheroes to truly go way back and cover Rocksteady icons, The Techniques! Bex talks about all things Garden State, the value of authenticity in their music and all the ways the modern Ska scene is a bastion of inclusivity. Afterwards, they get in deep with Techniques; a jaw dropping tale of voodoo spliffs, Rasputin-style invincibility and general Orange Street hooliganism. Plus: A visit from t...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 18
Things are about to get irie... no, I mean EERIE on the newest Checkered Past TromBonus! It's all things spooky and kooky as Celine, Rob and Engineer Joey tackle Halloween traditions, scary movies and new music before doing a Spooky Ska Song draft! Plus a monstrous edition of Build a Band Workshop! It's Dead Man's Chestered Past: The Ska'd Cast of Amontillado! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Joey
Oct 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 17
Is this another episode of Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast? I think it is! Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International joins Celine and Rob to begin a long term series on the deep history of the incredible Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. They discuss bringing international Ska into North America, DIY tactics and the modern state of the culture. PLUS: a scintillating and not at all complicated game of The Shipping Blues. This super-sized episode cannot be missed! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Prod...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 16
It may be Raining Tacos but Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast is still here to deliver a brand new TromBonus! Rob interviews Engineer Joey on his history with Ska before diving into new music, exploring the Checkered Past of YouTube celebrity Parry Gripp and having a quick Skarrection. PLUS: Engineer Joey turns the tables on Rob with a new game entitled: Build a Band Workshop! Hosts: Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne
Oct 12, 2021•51 min•Ep. 15
Hit a Question Block and grab a Super Leaf! Andrew and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit join Celine and Rob to discuss the first 3 albums of seminal Indie/Ska group Mu330! They discuss genre melding, the state of modern Ska and Punk-Rock Sting before playing a rousing game of 1337AF. Is musician truly a dirty word? Can anyone convince Celine that Fishbone is good? WAS there a saxophone? Tune Me Out to find out! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Joey
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 14
It's Ska Redemption! Checkered Past goes through every single Bite Me Bambi song while Rob and Celine reminisce about their first episodes, the growth they've experienced as podcasters and the improvement of the tone and format. Plus, Engineer Joey hops on mic to talk about the news, new music and ask how someone would introduce a classic rock radio listener to Ska. Hosts: Celine and Rob Producer: Joey Engineer: Joey
Sep 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 13
Checkered Past tackles one of the biggest groups to ever grace the radio in the Summer of Ska, Reel Big Fish! Rob and Celine welcome Dillan and Levi from Ska-Punk band The Third Rates to tackle RBF's first 3 albums and their lasting influence. While they are at it, they swap show stories, talk about creating a band during a pandemic and how social media helped get the word out about their music! Grab your favorite fried cheese snack and dig in! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Aria...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 12
It's Checkered Past's first ever mini episode that they are dubbing: TromBonus! (pronounced like Trombone... get it?) Celine and Rob discuss recent Ska news, music they are listening to and RuPaul's Drag Race before going through every Ska track that the Offspring has put out! At the end they debut their new segment, the Ska-rrections Department, where listeners and artists fact check Rob on his research abilities! It's loose. It's silly. It's Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast! Hosts: Celine and Ro...
Sep 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 11
Tell me baby what wrong have I done you and why are you not listening to Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast? Rob and Celine welcome Sam Thompson of the award-winning Winnipeg podcast Witchpolice Radio to discuss JFK and the Conspirators! They chat about the fertile Manitoba ska scene of the 90s/00s, the legitimacy of Beatles worship and the charm of the Canadian Prairies. Plus the debut of a new game: Boots, Bugs and Bruh We Ain't Got No Label! Plus: The return of the technical difficulties fairy! Y...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 10
It's the first ever Checkered Past to feature a guest! Rob and Celine invite Eric McKnight of Edmonton-based Metal bands Messiahlator and Languid to discuss the incredibly influential Operation Ivy! Eric brings his fresh perspective on how a Ska band can inspire him to start a band, do it all yourself and buck authority. They also take a detour at the end to discuss the Take Warning compilation and play a few games! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad Bo...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 9
Do you have Ska Fever? Well, the only antidote... is Skankin' Pickle! On this episode Celine and Rob discuss the entire history of the California originals from their garage beginnings in the Bay Area to their breakup just as Ska was about to go mainstream. They also take detours to discuss AAPI hate, Ice T vs. Ice Cube and Rob's dump truck ass. PLUS: The return of Where in the World is Skarmen Skandiego! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad Bomber Societ...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 8
The End is Here... For Five Iron Frenzy episodes that is! It's Part 2 of our two-part exploration of those firebrand Christian Ska heavyweights! Celine and Rob tackle the bands initial break up, exploration of musical styles and blockbuster success on Kickstarter. There is also sidebars about CCM, castratos and some truly naughty words. PLUS: A bonus visit from the technical difficulties fairy! This episode has it all! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 7
It's Our Newest Episode Ever! Checkered Past travels down to Denver, Colorado to begin it's two part exploration of Christian Ska titans, Five Iron Frenzy! Part 1 covers the Ska-est years from Upbeats to All the Hype with the hosts talking about their own upbringing in a Catholic town, how the band shaped their opinions on Christians and dissecting the group's shockingly relevant lyrics. It's extra long but also extra good! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO b...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 6
For episode 5, Checkered Past covers the biggest charting modern Ska band, The Interrupters! They cover the twinning origins of the band's songwriters, the pressure of being the standard bearers for a maligned genre and, yes, THAT controversy. Amidst the puns and jokes, Celine and Rob get into the nature of art vs. artist and what we should expect from the bands we listen to. It might be a more serious episode then normal, but you do get a sweet Mike Ness joke in the middle! Hosts: Celine and Ro...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 5
Checkered Past travels to Indiana to talk about the hard touring, collegiate weirdos, Johnny Socko! Celine and Rob run through their entire history covering their challenging discography, their brief flirtation with success and their devil-may-care ethos. 90's sexism, rural satire and post-modernism all get dissected in the best Ska'd Cast yet! Plus, the debut of everyone's new favorite segment: Where in the World is Skarmen Skandiego! Cows! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of Checkered Past, Celine and Rob finish their discussion on Canadian Ska Royalty, The Planet Smashers! In Part 2 the hosts cover the album Mighty all the way to the present stopping along the way to chat about the rise of Stomp Records as an indie label powerhouse! There's also talk about Tiki, Rockabilly and whether or not The Hippopotamus is the greatest Planet Smashers song of all time! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad Bomber Socie...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of Checkered Past, Celine and Rob tap into their roots to begin their two part exploration of Canadian Ska Legends, The Planet Smashers! In Part 1 they cover the years 1992 to 2001 covering the bands early days in Montreal to the formation of DIY label Stomp Records up to their blockbuster records at the start of the new millennium. Come for the ska talk; stay for the dumb banter. Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad Bomber Society...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 2
It's the debut episode of Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast! In the inaugural episode, Celine and Rob dive into Save Ferris' career from their formation in Orange County to their complicated break-up to their triumphant return... with a little detour to discuss the spin-off project Starpool. Smashing the patriarchy! Swing in Ska! Bear hats? This episode has it all! Hosts: Celine and Rob Engineer: Joey Producer: Arianne Theme Song: OaO by Mad Bomber Society
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1
