High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

Better late than never….here is the annual high fives year end episode featuring Mike’s favorite albums of the past year. Have a listen and get your year end lists in too! #bestof2023 #punkablums2023 #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #punk #emo #melodicpunk #2023albums

Episode 95 is all about friendship because at the heart of it this podcast has always just been about Mike and Nate hanging out and talking about the music that bonded them together. So as we say goodbye to Nate (for now) we figured we should tackle that topic. So take a listen to the episode and get in your favorite songs about friendships.#songsaboutfriends #friends #thankyouforbeingafriend #Verena #Rancid #TheBouncingSouls #RedCityRadio #Petey #JohnnyUniteUs #TheCopyrights #TheArrivals #LivingWithLions #TheSainteCatherines #2023 #punkrockfriends

From the rustle of leaves underfoot to the crispness in the air, Autumn is many things to many people. For some it is relief from the heat of summer. Others see it as a fresh start. Some hate the encroaching darkness and then there are those who can't get enough #pumpkinspice. But what we love about Fall is the music that pairs so well with all of this. Episode 94 of the #highfivespunkrockpodcast is about some of the songs that capture that autumnal essence. So grab something warm, cuddle up in your warmest blanket and enjoy the episode. Then send in some of your favorite #punk #emo #poppunk #melodichardcore #hardcore #ska??? songs for fall #songsforfall #autumnmusic #sweaterweatherjams #punkmusic #emocore #skacore #indierock #Travoltas #DillingerFour #D4 #SavesTheDay #TheWonderYears #RealFriends #Shorebirds #ThePaperbacks #Knapsack #TheWeakerthans #AmericanFootball # Citizen #DripFed #Territories #DeadAlright #SpiritualCramp #SWMRS #Clowns #MakingFriends

Welcome to our Halloween Party mixtape. Episode 93 features a collection of Halloween themed jams curated by our lovely hosts and put together for your listening pleasure this #spookyseason. #halloweenmixtape #punkrockhalloween #punkrockpodcast #spookyjams #halloweenpartyjams

In Episode 92 of the #highfivespunkrockpodcast Nate & Mike continue their mission to introduce listeners to hidden gems that we feel you should check out. This episode is a refined embodiment of the podcast's core purpose: showcasing bands, albums, and songs that might have escaped your radar. In this episode we dive into the overlooked and underrated, shining a spotlight on a selection of bands and albums they we think maybe deserve a little extra attention. So, tune in and take a listen and then send in your list of under the radar bands so we can check those out too! #highfivespunkrockpodcast #punk #ska #emo #hardcore #melodicpunk #poppunk #canadapodcast #yycpodcast #punkrockpodcast #revolts #therules #streets #DeadHeat #TonyMolina #GraveyardClub #Perennial #BikeAge #TheCosmit #SpanishLoveSongs #shortfictions #thecomputers #BigLoser #TheAbruptors #wastedpotential #Exbats #Almostpeople

Check out episode 91 which is our ode to the legendary punk rock label fat wreck chords. We originally did this episode in celebration of Fat’s 25th anniversary. Many years later and we are still debating which Fat Albums left the biggest impression on us. Take a listen to the episode and get your list in. We can’t wait to hear what you come up with. #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #fatwreckchords #fatwreck #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #emo #ska #skapunk #skacore #melodicpunk #skatepunk #90spunkrock #canadapunk #punkpodcast #Lagwagon #propagandhi #getdead #themadcaddies #tonysly #GoodRiddance #Nightbirds #BannerPilot #DirectHit!

It is that time of the year again where Nate and Mike sit down with a wonderful guest to discuss some of our favorite releases of the year to date. Joining us for Episode 90 is the incredible Émilie Plamondon, punk rock music aficionado and the host of both The Punk Roquette Show and a long-standing radio show Punk Détente. And oh yeah and she is also a member of The Long Run and 50 shades of Punk Rock. As you might guess Émilie has her ear to the ground when it comes to punk rock. So, get ready for a captivating discussion as we dive into some of our favorite releases of the year and celebrate some great punk rock that has graced our ears. #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #melodicpunk #punk2023 #yycpodcast #emilie #punkroquetteshow #quebecpunk #calgarypunk #emo

If you're a fan of the music we discuss on this podcast, chances are you've been a part of your local scene at some point. Whether you've attended shows, supported your friends, organized events, played in a band, or worked in a venue, the local scene holds a special place in your heart. It's where the punk rock spirit thrives, embodying the rebellious nature and independent ethos that defines the genre. In this episode, we proudly delve into our own local scene in Calgary, showcasing some of the bands we adore. So, crank up the volume, listen in, and afterward, we'd love to hear about your local scene. Send us your recommendations of bands from your area that we should definitely check out! #punkrockpodcast #highfivespunkrockpodcast #yycpunk #calgarypunk #punkrock #poppunk #emo #hardcore #ska #melodicpunk #skatepunk #calgarypunkrock

When you put on a new album for the first time, what's the first thing you hear? The answer, of course, is the opening track. But what makes a great opening track? Is it the hook that draws you in, the lyrics that set the tone for the rest of the album, or something else entirely? Episode 88 is all about the first tracks and the ones we love. So, take a listen and then send in your list of favorite opening tracks. #punkrockpodcast #punkpod #emo #poppunk #punk #ska #melodicpunk #skatepunk #hardcore

What's the deal with sound clips? You know, those little snippets of audio that bands use to enhance their songs or albums? Love them or hate them grabbing something from another media and inserting into music is something prevalent in punk rock. I'm sure you can think of at least one that associate with a song or band. In our latest episode, we explore the world of sound clips and how they're used in punk rock. From movie quotes to random noises, we've got it all covered! Take a listen and make sure you send your list in too! #punkrock #punk #ska #emo #hardcore #melodicpunk #punkpodcast #punkrockpodcast #skacast #skacore #emopodcast #yyc #calgary #calgarypunk #yycpunk

Nate and Mike re-visit episode 2 of the podcast in an attempt to correct the wrongs of the past and explore the world of punk rock side projects. Many of our favorite punk rock musicians have ventured beyond their main bands to create outside their original band. Take a listen to some of the side piece bands that we enjoy and then get your list in too! #punkrockpodcast #punkpodcast #poppunk #hardcore #Emo #indierock #yycpodcast

Check out what songs are mixtape musts for Mike and Nate as they revisit the long lost episode 1 of our little #punkrockpodcast. Check out the episode and get your list in too! #rulesforamixtape #punkrockmixtape #punkpodcast #ska #skapodcast #poppunk #emo #emopod #hardcore #punkcoversongs #yycpodcast #calgarypunk #calgarypodcast

It is the end of another year and that means another year-end self-indulgent podcast episode where Mike talks about 30 albums he was into over the year.  So, if you are looking for some albums you may have missed or you just want to hear Mike gush over some music take a listen to the episode. Special thanks to Nate and Jeff for the help with the episode.  #punkrock #punk2022 #best0f2022 #punkrockpodcast #punk #emo #poppunk #yycpodcast

We did it. The last episode of the year. This one is all about album art.  I mean we could write a long-winded description about how art can help sell an album. Or how it sometimes can give you an idea of what an album or band might sound like. We could discuss how sometimes it can steer you away from an album. But I mean you know that right? So instead of reading all that why don’t you take a listen to the episode and get your picks in too! #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #ska #emo #melodicpunk #hardcore #yycpodcast #albumart

It is a weird thing to say but sometimes the best song on an album is the last track. Sometimes it leaves you wanting more. Other times it is just a stand out track. And then there are those songs that just pull everything together and complete the album making it whole.  Episode 82 is all about those closing tracks come take a listen to us discuss some of our favorite album closers and why they made that album just a little more special.   

These days the single life is a crowded game.  Gone are the days of the 45, the cassingle, the maxi cd all replaced with a barrage of weekly digital releases until the eventual release of the full length.  This month’s episode is all about the singles that still follow that original purpose. The song that got you stoked for an eventual release or tour or maybe just the single that kept that band in your thoughts in between activity. The kind of song that let you know they are still alive and kicking it. So if you are looking for hot singles to satisfy those moonlight desires call 1-900-IHEARTNATE….I mean take a listen to episode 81 and then get your list in too! #punkrockpodcast #punkpodcast #punkrock #emo #ska #hardcore #melodicpunk

Can you believe the year is half done? Actually, it is technically more than half over now but we. But that also means it is time for our annual episode “best of (insert year) so far” It has been another busy year release wise so we figured we might need a guest to get a better grasp of what has come out. We were super stoked that Christine of Little Low and Save Ends was kind enough to sit down and talk music with us and share some of her favorite albums of 2022 so far. Take a listen to our picks and then get your lists in too. #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #emo #SaveEnds #LittleLow

Some bands/artists seem to have an endless supply of music. Others put out music periodically and then there are those bands that put out one release and then you never hear from them again. Episode 79 is about those one and done albums that stood the test of time and left you wanting more. Have a listen to the 5 albums we choose and then get your list in too. #bandswithonealbum #punkrockpodcast #punkpodcast #punk #ska #emo #hardcore #punkrock #poppunk #melodicpunk #indierock

We are back from our covid related hiatus with a new episode and this one requires a little detective work. So get out your Inspector Clouseau cosplay outfit and get ready to find some hidden gems. We all know movies have "Easter Eggs" but have you ever thought about the ones in songs. Well we decided to go on a little Easter Egg hunt in our collections and see what we could come up with. So take a listen to our finds and then if you are feeling it, go through your collection and get your list in too! #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #ska #emo #hardocre #eastereggs

One of the things many of us have missed over the past couple of years is going to a show and seeing your favorite band and those familiar faces. Things appear to moving in the right direction and we just might be able to do that again soon so Nate and Mike sat down and recorded an episode all about shows and concerts. Check out the episode and then send in your favorite songs that have to do with going to or playing a show. #punkrockpodcast #punk #poppunk #ska #emo #hardcore #skacore #melodicpunk