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We're Keanan and Mike, two lifelong friends who have always bonded over a love of music and in particular pop punk.

We pick an album each week and do a deep dive into the lyrics and themes of the album.

03/12/2021

Season 2 wraps up today with Fall Out Boy’s “Infinity on High”!

What are you waiting for? Go check it out!

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31/03/2021

Local legends, hometown heroes, whatever you want to call them… that’s what The Starting Line is for us! We bring on our season one contest winner and TSL superfan PATRICE MULHERN to revisit the Philly band's debut album, Say It Like You Mean It. How many songs are about one specific girl (Karina!)? Place your bets!

2. Keanan and Patrice make their grand entrance at Mike’s wedding.

3. Patrice’s collection of TSL ticket stubs.

4. Hatboro Horsham High School.

5. The Horsham Power Line Trail.

6. Liner notes showing that “Hello Houston” is actually a conversation!?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000514475932

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mu3zUwjpGXbAjIsacx5dw?si=z3uxC5VvRd6OfjGmaACJgQ

19/03/2021

Gunter glieben glauchen globen. You know what that means… it’s The Offspring week! Through their album Americana, the California punk rockers give their own state of the union address and the state is, uh, not great? We do our patriotic duty and explore what’s changed since 1998 (stealing VCRs) and what hasn’t (the man keepin’ you down!). The kids might not be alright but we hope you’ll think this episode is!

2. Everyone’s favorite funny man- Chuck Norris!

3. Dennis Rodman doing his thing.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000513387854

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qhW4zr6VqWg5urWay0kmO?si=u7RbZBD3SH2kXcrSx6Pl1w

10/03/2021

Before Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Jack's Mannequin, there was a little piano band called Something Corporate that took the music industry by storm. With a sound that transcended the typical pop punk mold, but themes that stayed close to the genre's roots, it was a band that appealed to the wider masses (and we consult our family and friends to prove it!). For this week's installment, Something Corporate's breakout album Leaving Through the Window.

2. A stereotypical “nice guy”

3. Can you identify Andrew McMahon hidden amongst the Lindeman brothers?

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xvKqCbiHWFsmpkxJBv5Nw?si=NUUREKKFQZ2MbKCOkcY89g

07/03/2021

Keanan’s old friend, Jordan, was kind enough to wish him a happy 30th this past year. The least we could do in return is discuss his 2004 album Catalyst on our latest ep!

04/03/2021

Welcome back, posse, to our glorious 20th episode! In celebration of this incredible feat we will be exploring New Found Glory's 2004 album, Catalyst. Why does this album remind Mike of middle school nosebleeds? And why did Keanan feel the need to buy it twice? Only one way to find out!

2. The can’t unsee it comparison between Jordan and Quentin Tarantino

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qcR9b6Y5B0dngUl2k7lkQ?si=zZKRIwGkQEild5zp_9sxnw

26/02/2021

If you haven't heard Sugarcult’s 2001 album Start Static, what are you waiting for? It’s time to drink the kool-aid and join this cult once and for all! There's a reason it was basically the Van Wilder soundtrack... it's the epitome of the 2000s pop punk sound. One taste of this sweet, sugary treat and you'll be "Bouncing Off the Walls."

2. The “Shane Sport” duffel bag.

3. Trinidad and "Topanga”.

4. The Round Mound of Rebound.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ExnEJn7WodHh6NXWNNXl8?si=kr-S_lNXQUWCfjNwO3cYpw

20/02/2021

S2E1 BTS

Are we going to order TW boxers?

Is Tommy Wiseau DB Cooper?

Definitely. Maybe.

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19/02/2021

The guys had a few come to Jesus moments this week as they explored pop punk of the Christian variety: Relient K’s album, Mmhmm. Cancel your weekly therapy session... the only therapy you'll need are the self-reflective, introspective lyrics of Matt Thiessen and his pop punk brethren. Feeling useless? Fear not! Let this episode be your escape.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000509512794

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZpZsDfdf6yi0zlWJhOPXl?si=9sqPdluJSGiUtqsjzqyNbQ

10/02/2021

Everyone remain calm! There's no reason to start a Riot! In our long overdue Paramore episode, we discuss the band's second album which catapulted them to stardom. Join us as we review some all-timers and gush over our all-time crush (crushcrush)... Hayley Williams!

2. AJ Soprano’s sick Slipknot jacket.

3. Our cellphones from 2007.

4. The Clark kids showing off their interests.

5. Mike’s drawing from Kindergarten in which he drew glasses on himself but NOT Keanan.

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04/02/2021

Welcome back for Season 2! Oh, how we’ve missed you! As a thank you for the continued support we are starting this season with a bang, Fall Out Boy's album From Under the Cork Tree. Will Season 2 be our sophomore slump or comeback of the year? You decide!

2. Mike and Steve moments after riding Kingda Ka

3. Proof that Keanan attended Mike’s wedding.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Beh4Ug8ovkxBxbLsweN7c?si=BC4wq-YdS8W-WVQBiuo0Iw

01/02/2021

See you Wednesday.

21/12/2020

It’s that time of year! Join us for a very special Christmas edition of the Pop Punk Project!

After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, we took a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time.

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

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Mike's holiday pop punk playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OkATJ0VgFANLFoEHNhjAJ?si=uY2EWT55SM65CHj9_2pRCA

Charlie Brown - Meaning of Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOofCTbv96s&t=108s

Christmas Vacation - Aunt Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90eEVC50smY

Mariah Carey/My Chemical Romance mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQ53oXITyk

Mayday Parade "I'm With You":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfdAALZLSJo&list=RDlfdAALZLSJo&start_radio=1

The Almost "Little Drummer Boy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwCCvAdXY6g

Little Drummer Boy Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMIW7HR2LOo&t=24s

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10/12/2020

Our thanks again to Kevin Maida of Knuckle Puck for joining us for our Season 1 finale. Mike is at a loss for words and Kevin contemplates what his passion project outside of music might be!

Full behind the scenes videos at https://www.patreon.com/poppunkproject

04/11/2020

03/11/2020

Some Behind! The Scenes from episode 14.

30/10/2020

This is no time to panic! Unless of course you’re listening to P!ATD’s debut! Join us for episode 14 as we rediscover an album that covers everything from alcoholism to adultery and touches on every novel Chuck Palahniuk has ever written.

Scroll to see how Keanan surprised Mike at his wedding by going as Brendon Urie from the “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” music video!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000496327356

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TJnaMdKWCquEwzSWYgLxh?si=VK3SXyBnSVmUcs_jjiQnKQ

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: Lying Is the Most Fun...
Mike: There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered...

“Lying Is the Most Fun..." Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AZxUtZ2ZgI

“I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc6vs-l5dkc

Michelle McNamara's "I'll Be Gone in the Dark": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/15/books/michelle-mcnamara-patton-oswalt-book-serial-killer.html

Gaston's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVdgaSuAjII

“Into the Unknown" Music Video (from Frozen 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp-CVYGEsjg

War of the Worlds radio broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs0K4ApWl4g&t=223s

Gladiator - "Are you not entertained?!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI1ylg4GKv8

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23/10/2020

Is this our spo0o0okiest episode yet? You bet! Break out your finest black attire and darkest makeup because this week we join My Chemical Romance and reflect on life, death, and killing one thousand evil men in order to fulfill a pact with the devil. You know, classic components of the human experience! You really need to listen to this episode... trust me.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000495504961

https://open.spotify.com/episode/249Qr5JJ0jQYD2nmAGOHZx?si=FAlpbAAIS-WcdsH1R0IZcA

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: The Ghost of You
Mike: It's Not a Fashion Statement, It's a Death Wish

"Helena" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcwweoJDkV0

“I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZTNgAs4Fc

“The Ghost of You" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCUpvTMis-Y

“Hey Arnold" Moments:
Stoop Kid: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3405086422876487
Dino Spumoni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5ujDB7vlZc
Lockjaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjd1gIdDoZY
Oskar reads Pet the Kitty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFFJhfNP4MM

“Dinosaurs" final scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9b9aoINXzk

Steve Urkel - "Did I Do That?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz3ZOoYSMuw

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18/10/2020

Episode 12 brings sunny skies, killer waves, and a whole lot of emotion. The boys are joined by Charlie Kelly of Paper Boys Podcast to discuss Yellowcard’s Ocean Avenue.

2. Only One single cover discussed. Interesting choice.

3. The incredible gift Charlie gifted the pod. Our own star!

4. The guys ready to see what life outside of planet Earth has to offer.

5. Mike’s electric violin that he begged for but then realized he couldn’t shred like Sean Mackin (sorry mom and dad).

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000494692280

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AuBKrRtO4TBr0PzLJYy0C?si=M71Ds7quTVSzuI_DporSRQ

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: Only One
Mike: Empty Apartment
Charlie: Inside Out

Paper Boys podcast: https://paperboyspodcast.com/

“Way Away" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4t5qqdP7As

“Ocean Avenue" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fLbfzCqWw

“Only One" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJLkcPhVi9w

Steriogram - "Walkie Talkie Man" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7UvbwCjXUk

Rocket Power - Tito Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u5_Tb8syyg

Punk-o-matic: https://www.addictinggames.com/action/punk-o-matic

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09/10/2020

We hear Arizona is beautiful this time of year, and these guys would know! Join us as we DEVOUR the succulent sounds of Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American. Jim Adkins and the fellas have a few thoughts on American society, relationships, and just being yourself! We're on our feet, we're on the floor, we're good to go. Now all we need is just to hear a podcast we know...

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000493883115

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1F6fgo4F9eAnsKuu84RyEi?si=iFlCM7IzQ4-QcKxWGEslBw

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: Sweetness
Mike: A Praise Chorus

“The Middle" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKsxPW6i3pM

“Sweetness" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROatPGGMvXg

Napoleon Dynamite tetherball scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azSxYbFovWo

John Mellencamp's "Authority Song": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsEwK69LXjQ

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05/10/2020

Philips Norelco brand ambassador Keanan teaches Mike how to properly pronounce his product’s name and plugs they’re great Christmas commercials (has anyone seen these?). And we may truly never know what happened when Keanan’s parents gave him until the count of 3 and he disobeyed.

Full BTS at https://www.patreon.com/poppunkproject

30/09/2020

Episode 10 is a big one! We landed a huge special guest when rockstar Tom Mackell decided he would join us to discuss GC’s The Young and the Hopeless! Turns out this album still rocks. With Halloween coming up, there’s a good chance Keanan might go as Benji Madden again! And if you were craving a 2005 disposable camera concert pic check out when Mike and Tom saw GC on tour with Simple Plan and Relient K! So go on and listen to another loser podcast!

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ay1OO###SFobWnjwXUsvp?si=pqwGR7_mT0Oq9wstTuwR9Q

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: The Young & the Hopeless
Mike: My Bloody Valentine
Tom: Wondering

Tom Mackell http://tommackell.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FoWaCUOwAqReGlRBSWLCs

MTV's Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica "tuna scene" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2h72aXVP8o

“The Anthem" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=desJKYvdq9A

“Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-jC3H_8Dk4

“Girls & Boys" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FTS2tdmyYM

“Hold On" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gobdU5Pycvg

Edgar Allen Poe "The Tell-Tale Heart" https://www.poemuseum.org/the-tell-tale-heart

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26/09/2020

Episode 9 brings us to Stillwater, Oklahoma. But that water won’t be still for long- a new band called the All-American Rejects are about to make a big splash! ⁣⁣
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uxsO2Ca9qGEvoiXCeQ3Ib?si=J_7N5uvfQJqF1J1lcySitA

Favorite songs:
Keanan: The Last Song
Mike: Time Stands Still

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“Swing Swing" Live - The Too Bad for Hell DVD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfyaIWtyft8&list=PLA0AE5D2E710408A0&index=9

“Swing Swing" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtypSRcwIhA

Disney's "Recess" - Sw***er Girl Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOK130Wa_lk

“Time Stands Still" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-3P7QOwm7E

Campbell's Soup Christmas Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtOyymOJ5tk

“The Last Song" Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DpGuk_fWGQ

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22/09/2020

Keanan spent so much time researching sassafras that I felt obligated to use it as our BTS clip this week. If only Big Sassafras had the foresight to use Sterling Cooper to save their image, we may still be enjoying delicious sassafras in our root beer today! Carcinogens smarcinogens!

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17/09/2020

Was this the album that started the pop punk revolution? Debate away. For these two hosts it was the foundation upon which their fandom was built. Having sold twenty million copies to date, there’s a good chance you know a few of these songs. Listen to find out which ones were forbidden for 7-year-old Keanan!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000491431975

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GjOnUmwoEMg744oePN1LT?si=ynrCic5UScKTqnIWDf9UBA

Favorite songs:
Keanan: Basket Case
Mike: When I Come Around

"Long View" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42BBdzzgPNM

“Basket Case" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY

“When I Come Around" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8

B*Witched “C’est la vie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvjLgjtJKsc

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16/09/2020

Who knew Jesse Lacey was classmates with Steve Buscemi and Billy Crystal at Nassau Community College! What is this, Monsters University?!

11/09/2020

With Labor Day behind us, we can finally rest. We no longer have to stay awake through summer like we own the heat. This week we travel back to the year 2001 in Long Island where Jesse Lacey from Brand New is busy being cheated on, dumped, and ditched. And yes, this is the album that inspired the infamous feud with Taking Back Sunday. Where do you stand? Are you team TBS or, like Brand New, do you believe "mics are for singing not swinging"?

Favorite Songs:
Keanan: Soco Amaretto Lime
Mike: Logan to Government Center

"Jude Law and a Semester Abroad" music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvzHyHgc4lA

“Psycho" shower scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WtDmbr9xyY

"Saved By The Bell" Jessie Spano meltdown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-unudWUuU

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09/09/2020

The best way to avoid being cut from the team is to just play on a terrible one!

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06/09/2020

The history books never make it past World War II, but we all remember how the war raged on in Long Island at the turn of the 21st century. This week Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, and their Taking Back Sunday brethren have been called out in ways "as subtle as a brick in the small of your back" and they don’t intend to "take it lying down" (if you know, you know).

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pop-punk-project/id1524686059?i=1000489793762

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BywQ0WTNjQaz0aYzATxxM?si=rwybSCtLSF-2HG5r2GKfXA

Favorite songs:
Keanan: Cute Without the “E” (Cut from the Team)

Mike: You’re So Last Summer

"She’s All That" hacky sack scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9eRUXficRw

"A Beautiful Mind" Princeton desk scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH9BmzUY1kk

“Cute Without The ‘E’” Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap0mqwvf7H0

“Cute Without The 'E’” Live from Orensanz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWmxAQVNIYw

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31/08/2020

We implore you to watch the “Grand Theft Autumn” music video. Thanks for all the positive feedback for this past week. Tell all your friends to subscribe so they don’t miss the Taking Back Sunday ep dropping Wednesday! For more BTS nonsense check out our Patreon.

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