Best Aaron Stump Podcasts (2024)

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In Defense of Ska Ep 198: Aaron Carnes (Author of In Defense of Ska, Flat Planet, Fashion Police) 1:46:59

1h ago1:46:59

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This week, we have a HUGE guest. It’s Aaron Carnes, the author of the expanded 2nd edition of In Defense of Ska! Oh goodness. Wait, that’s our co-host! So Adam Davis will take over. He’s even brought his own co-host, Tara Hahn of the band, Half Past Two. Since the expanded 2nd edition of In Defense of Ska was just released, Adam wanted to ask a bun…

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Behind The Curtain: Supernova panel with Five Iron Frenzy and Catbite 22:36

7d ago22:36

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Supernova was a lot of fun this year. It included a “Ska-ducation” author tent where many talented ska authors got to host interesting discussions at the festival. For mine, I brought on members of Five Iron Frenzy (Reese Roper, Andrew Verdecchio) and Catbite (Tim Hildebrand, Ben Parry). We talked about all-things ska. I read a snippet from my book…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 197: Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Returns 1:31:06

7d ago1:31:06

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Most fans might not consider Fall Out Boy particularly ska-ish, but there's actually a strong connection between the band and the genre. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes back a fan-favorite guest, Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump, to chat more about his appreciation for ska, his favorite bands in the scene, and more. Liste…

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In Defense of Ska episode 196: MC Lars 1:06:57

14d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

While the late 2000s wasn't exactly a booming time for the genre of ska, the 2009 ska-injected song "The Gigantic Robot Kills" was able to leave its mark. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes nerdcore rapper MC Lars to talk about the story behind the song, his history with the genre, and more. "The Gigantic Robot Kills" was the prod…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 195: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) 56:46

21d ago56:46

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Earlier this year, while FIDLAR were on stage opening for Oliver Tree in Philadelphia, lead singer/guitarist Zac Carper told the crowd, “I think we are becoming a Ska band.” It’s an ongoing joke, but one rooted in a dash of truth. This week, we bring Zac on the show to understand just how much ska shaped his musicality. Zac comes from Hawaii, a sta…

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In Defense of Ska ep 194: Raylin Joy (The Calamatix) 48:44

28d ago48:44

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With their debut album having just dropped on September 20th, The Calamatix are hoping to make a name for themselves in the contemporary ska scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes The Calamatix's lead singer, Raylin Joy, to talk about the band's new self-titled album, her many songwriting sessions with Tim Armstrong, and more. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 193: Ume (Kill Lincoln, Cutie Pi, Party Like It’s…) 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In the current era of ska music, Kill Lincoln have established themselves as one of the leading figures. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Kill Linoln's trombonist Ume to talk about joining the group, the band's upcoming album No Normal, and more. Listen now. Ume tells the story about how he discovered ska when he was in Japan an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 192: Paul Hyman (Bad Manners) 1:20:31

1M ago1:20:31

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Thanks in part to hit songs like "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" and "My Girl Lollipop," Bad Manners were one of the most notable groups to come from the '80s ska revival in Britain. This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Bad Manners founding member and trumpet player Paul Hyman to talk about the history of the group, British ska music, a…

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Behind The Curtain: This Is New Tone Discussion Bonus Ep Teaser 9:29

2M ago9:29

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On this special bonus episode of In Defense of Ska, hosts Adam Davis and Aaron Carnes run a panel about the new documentary film This Is New Tone. Davis had hosted a showing of the movie, which chronicles the 2023 Catbite / We Are the Union / Kill Lincoln tour, and the convention that followed saw contributions from Eichlers (Hyperska superstar) an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 191: Dunia & Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks, Agent 99, Stomp, Brave New Girl, Dubistry) 1:27:15

2M ago1:27:15

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Dunia Best returns alongside her brother Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel films (!!). Listen to their conversation and learn about the Ska Wars. Dunia had previously joined the podcast in 2022 to chat about her '90s ska band Agent 99, her time in The Slackers, and her current projects lik…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 190: John Feldmann (Goldfinger) 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

One of the first ska bands to really pop off on the radio in the '90s was a humble little act called Goldfinger. Bolstered by hits like "Here in Your Bedroom" and "Superman," the band became one of the best-known projects in the scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann joins the podcast to chat about the band's histo…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 189: Ice Nine Kills and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder's Ska Roots 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! S…

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Getting More Out Of Non-Traditional Investments With Michael Poggi 44:35

2M ago44:35

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Michael Poggi shares invaluable insight into tax-free land investing and encourages you to think outside the box. From his personal experiences from the trenches of the traditional investment model, through a tremendous personal and professional realization, to then create a model that works for himself, Michael has replicated his proven tax-free l…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 188: Jon Natchez (Skavoovie & The Epitones, War On Drugs, Beirut) 2:11:54

3M ago2:11:54

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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Behind The Curtain: Vic Ruggiero & Jay Navarro LIVE PODCAST at Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 7:23

3M ago7:23

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In Defense of Ska's latest bonus episode is a LIVE podcast! Listen now. Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the cont…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 187: Jesus Arriaga (Inspector, Skapital Sound) 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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Calling All Entrepreneurs: Access Your Financial, Personal & Spiritual Freedom Today With Marta Skik Harich 21:01

3M ago21:01

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Marta Skik Harich shares her passion and drive for the Live L.I.F.E. Wealthier movement. She emphasizes that you are not a victim. You have the power and ability within you to change your circumstances so that you too can live a life of financial, personal, and spiritual freedom. Creating an environment where money grows on trees and streets are pa…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 186: Matt Collyer (The Planet Smashers, Stomp Records) 1:23:19

3M ago1:23:19

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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…

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The Secret Knock To Success: Cultivate A Limitless Mindset With Greg Reid 38:53

3M ago38:53

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Get ready to be inspired as we dive deep into the mind of the entrepreneurial visionary Greg Reid, the Founder of Secret Knock and Author of Stickability. Greg challenges the status quo with raw honesty and unparalleled wisdom to inspire listeners to unlock their full potential and redefine what’s possible. He shares his no-nonsense approach to suc…

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In Defense of Ska ep 185 Operation Ivy's Dave Mello (Schlong, Jewdriver) 1:36:09

3M ago1:36:09

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There is little dispute that Operation Ivy are one of the greatest ska bands to ever do it. This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew sits down with the legendary outfit's drummer Dave Mello to chat about their history and legacy. Listen to the conversation. Mello discusses the early days of the band, touching on what made the act so special and why…

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The Secret To Building A Lasting Business With Aaron Scott Young 52:34

3M ago52:34

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Operating a business is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it is the failures that provide valuable insights to get back in the saddle and build a lasting business. The key is to be tenacious, creative, and focused. You have to follow what works and quickly let go of what does not. Marta Skik Harich chats with Aaron Scott Young who explores what …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 184: Jordan Steele (Lo Cash Ninjas) 1:24:59

3M ago1:24:59

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This week on In Defense of Ska, the crew takes a look at the Native Nations punk and ska scenes in the southwest. To help them out, Lo Cash Ninjas' Jordan Steele joins the conversation to talk about the homegrown music communities in the area. Listen now. Touring punk and ska bands have been playing DIY venues in Native Nations cities as long as DI…

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Energy, Manifestation, Abundance: Your Entrepreneurial Edge With Marty Barigian 49:43

4M ago49:43

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Our guest, Marty Barigian, a Master Energy & Grid Connector, shows us various ways a business owner and entrepreneurs can use their energy to obtain the effects they are looking for. When manifestation is in alignment with your being and your integrity, minor energy shifts will produce grand results in your life. Marty shares with us how important …

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Beyond The E!: Larry Namer's Recipe For Business And Life 53:11

4M ago53:11

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A humble Hollywood legend, Larry Namer, shares his time with us to explore how he co-founded the E! Television Network, Talk Soup, and changed pop culture not even realizing it at the time. Larry then goes on to share how it is important to be humble, have an altruistic mindset when it comes to business and not to take yourself too seriously. Larry…

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In Defense of Ska ep 183: Should Mosswood Meltdown Book Ska Bands? 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

There are a lot of great punk festivals these days: Punk Rock Bowling, Fest, No Values, just to name a few. Most of them book at least a few ska bands, but one of the best — Mosswood Meltdown — has held out. This week on In Defense ofSka, the hosts take a field trip to the Oakland event to ask attendees if ska would be a welcome addition to next ye…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 182: 311's Nick Hexum 1:06:33

4M ago1:06:33

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Of the '90s bands that incorporated ska and reggae influences into their music, you don't get much bigger than 311. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, 311 frontman Nick Hexum chats about the band's legacy, playing with Fugazi, and the infamous Eric Andre Show bit. Listen now. Hexum launches into a conversation about his personal relationship wit…

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Behind The Curtain: Bothering ‘Bothering The Band’ TEASER 11:47

4M ago11:47

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Did you know that some of our friends are also podcasters? For this month’s bonus episode, we wanted to bring on the fine folks from the Bothering The Band podcast. Their format is this: They bring on musicians and comedians and then proceed to BOTHER them with weird and silly questions. It’s a lot of fun. They’ve even had host, Aaron Carnes on one…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 181: Songwriting with Joe Gittleman (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) & Sammy Kay (The Kilograms) 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

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This week, In Defense of Ska becomes Song Exploder... or, rather, SKA Exploder. The Kilograms' Sammy Kay and Joe Gittleman (also of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) join the hosts to dissect songs from their respective catalogues. Listen now. Firstly, the gang breaks down Gittleman’s song "Chores," which is taken from his brand new solo album Hold Up. …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 180: Frank Turner 48:12

4M ago48:12

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Frank Turner joins in to discuss growing up with UK skacore, finding a balance between his punkier and folkier tendencies, and his new album Undefeated. Listen now. The English artist joins the In Defense of Ska crew to chat about both his presence in punk circles and singer-songwriter circles. He also, of course, gi…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 179: Christian Ska (with Jordan Morris and Kevin T. Porter) 1:30:02

5M ago1:30:02

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Believe it or not, back in the late '90s, Christian ska was all the rage. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, the hosts tap into their inner musicologists and explore the bands, sounds, and culture of such a movement. Listen now. The gang takes a look at the 'big three' of Christian ska, examining the likes of Five Iron Frenzy, The Supertones, an…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 178: Lollypop Lorry 57:32

5M ago57:32

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This week on In Defense of Ska, Russian trad ska band Lollypop Lorry discuss covering Keith & Ken, collaborating with Inspector, and the Russian ska scene. Listen to the full chat. Formed in 2008, Lollypop Lorry are a Russian ska act that just played their biggest show ever... in Mexico. Suffice to say, it's been an interesting ride from their humb…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 177: Voodoo Glow Skulls (Eddie and Jorge Casillas) 2:13:02

5M ago2:13:02

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On this episode of In Defense of Ska, '90s skacore legends Voodoo Glow Skulls chat about recording in Spanish, influencing Vampire Weekend, sampling Cheech & Chong, and more. Listen now. Founding members Eddie and Jorge Casillas join In Defense of Ska to chat about their irreverent sample choices, the story behind albums like Who Is, This Is? and F…

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Behind The Curtain: Foolish Relics: Project Purple Cancer Awareness (TEASER) 8:39

5M ago8:39

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For this month's bonus episode, we aim the spotlight at Tampa ska band Foolish Relics. Lead singer Dino Rustin tells us about his father's battle with pancreatic cancer and how he's written about the experience on their new song, "Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?)" We also talk about Foolish Relics partnership with Project Purple, a pancreatic …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 176: Matamoska 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

It's no secret that Los Angeles has a thriving, vibrant Latino ska scene. Frankly, it's one of the best pockets of ska music in the country. This week on In Defense of Ska, the hosts chat with one of the bands that helped set the standard for what the community would become -- Matamoska. Listen now. Matamoska's Jose Padilla and Richard Sanchez sit …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 175: Dr. Ring Ding 1:20:29

6M ago1:20:29

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Dr. Ring Ding joins In Defense of Ska to chat about the origins of the European ska scene, his own journey of falling in love with the genre, and the German ska bands he looks up to. Listen now. Initially popularized by two-tone bands like Madness, The Specials, and The Selecter, ska eventually made its way into different pockets of Europe. One of …

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Turing's proof of normalization for STLC 17:39

6M ago17:39

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In this episode, I describe the first proof of normalization for STLC, written by Alan Turing in the 1940s. See this short note for Turing's original proof and some historical comments.By Aaron Stump

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In Defense of Ska Ep 174: Nate Albert (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) 1:43:46

6M ago1:43:46

1:43:46

So, there's this pretty cool ska band called The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Perhaps you've heard of them? On this episode of In Defense of Ska, original Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist Nate Albert chats about the band's early years, the artists who inspired him, and how other scenes treated ska in the 1990s. Listen now. Albert runs through some of …

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Introduction to normalization for STLC 9:39

6M ago9:39

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In this episode, after a quick review of the preceding couple, I discuss the property of normalization for STLC, and talk a bit about proof methods. We will look at proofs in more detail in the coming episodes. Feel free to join the Telegram group for the podcast if you want to discuss anything (or just email me at aaron.stump@gmail.com).…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 173: Ceci Bastida (Tijuana No, Julieta Venegas, Mexrrissey) 1:16:02

6M ago1:16:02

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On this episode of In Defense of Ska, Ceci Bastida chats about Tijuana No, the world of international ska in the '90s, and her new solo record Everything Taken Away. Bastida takes listeners through the history of Tijuana No, one of the most important bands to come out of the Mexican ska movement. The vocalist and keyboardist runs through the act's …

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The curious case of exponentiation in simply typed lambda calculus 7:29

6M ago7:29

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Like addition and multiplication on Church-encoded numbers, exponentiation can be assigned a type in simply typed lambda calculus (STLC). But surprisingly, the type is non-uniform. If we abbreviate (A -> A) -> A -> A as Nat_A, then exponentiation, which is defined as \ x . \ y . y x, can be assigned type Nat_A -> Nat_(A -> A) -> Nat_A. The second a…

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Arithmetic operations in simply typed lambda calculus 9:56

6M ago9:56

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It is maybe not so well known that arithmetic operations -- at least some of them -- can be implemented in simply typed lambda calculus (STLC). Church-encoded numbers can be given the simple type (A -> A) -> A -> A, for any simple type A. If we abbreviate that type as Nat_A, then addition and multiplication can both be typed in STLC, at type Nat_A …

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In Defense of Ska Ep 172: Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, John Zorn, Fantomas) 1:36:52

6M ago1:36:52

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Here's a question for all the rude boys out there: What's a non-ska band that had an incredible influence over an entire generation of ska artists? The answer is simple -- Mr. Bungle. On this episode of In Defense of Ska, the hosts chat with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn about the band's origins, their relation to ska music, and more. Listen where…

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More on basics of simple types 15:45

6M ago15:45

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I review the typing rules and some basic examples for STLC. I also remind listeners of the Curry-Howard isomorphism for STLC.By Aaron Stump

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Behind The Curtain: Is Ska A Four Letter Word? W/ Victor Rice (Teaser) 20:57

6M ago20:57

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One of our favorite guests, Victor Rice, is back! He listened to our discussion with Daraka Larimore-Hall about whether third-wave ska deserves the backlash it got, and it got Victor thinking. He wanted to share his thoughts with us. So we went behind the curtain, so he could get comfortable and speak his mind. Is Ska a four-letter word? This is th…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 171: Suggs (Madness) 1:02:12

7M ago1:02:12

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In 1976, a couple friends got together and started a band. They called themselves the North London Invaders, but after quickly rethinking the branding, changed their name to Madness, a reference to a Prince Buster song. Sixteen top-ten hits later, and the band is one of the most successful acts to come out of the two-tone era. This week on In Defen…

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SKACHELLA: A Ska Review of Coachella 40:57

7M ago40:57

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This year’s Coachella belongs to ska. Or at least it’s the ska performances that are making all the headlines. And it makes sense. Sublime is back together. Jakob Nowell is fronting the band in place of his dad, Bradley Nowell. No Doubt played their first show in 9 years—and it leaned heavily into ska. Aquabats played a nearly 70% ska set. Even Vam…

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Begin Chapter on Simple Type Theory 15:41

7M ago15:41

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In this episode, after a pretty long hiatus, I start a new chapter on simply typed lambda calculus. I present the typing rules and give some basic examples. Subsequent episodes will discuss various interesting nuances...By Aaron Stump

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In Defense of Ska Ep 170: Jeremy Pena (The Bandulus) 1:22:27

7M ago1:22:27

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What drives a musician to play music overtly rooted in traditional ska and rocksteady? And how do they honor the roots while simultaneously giving it a contemporary flavor? This is the subject this week for our conversation with Jeremy Peña of the band The Bandulus. Their new record Tell It Like It Is dropped on March 8, 2024. It is both lush and r…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 169: Save Ferris' Monique Powell 1:26:04

7M ago1:26:04

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In the ’90s, ska began to break into the mainstream. And yet, even during the great ska boom, only a handful of bands had an actual radio hit. One of the few acts to accomplish such a feat was Save Ferris, scoring big with their cover of Dexys Midnight Runner's 1982 song “Come on Eileen." This week on In Defense of Ska, Save Ferris vocalist Monique…

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In Defense of Ska Ep 168: The Steady 45's 1:13:23

7M ago1:13:23

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One of the best ska bands of the past decade is The Steady 45's, a trad ska group based out of Los Angeles. They are one of the few bands that have been able to call both LA’s lively trad ska and vibrant Latino ska scenes home. So we brought on four members and friend of the band Jackie Mendez to talk about the band’s history and how they’re helpin…

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