Best Pigeon Recordings Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 96 - High Fives To 2023 1:51:06

5M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

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 #2023albumsBy High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Episode 95 - Thank You For Being A Friend 1:39:32

5M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

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.#songsa…

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Episode 94 - Songs for Fall 1:35:07

6M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

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 …

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Episode 93 - Welcome To The High Fives Halloween Party 1:47:06

7M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

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 #halloweenpartyjamsBy High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Episode 92 - Under The Radar 1:33:43

8M ago1:33:43

1:33:43

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 underra…

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Episode 91 - The Fat Wreck Episode 1:23:37

10M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

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 wit…

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Episode 90 - The Halfway Episode 1:55:17

11M ago1:55:17

1:55:17

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 a…

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Episode 89 - Hometown Heroes

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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 rebell…

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Episode 88 - First Tracks 1:20:37

1y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

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, t…

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Episode 87 - Name That Sample 1:33:29

1y ago1:33:29

1:33:29

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 ex…

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Episode 86 - The Side Hustle 1:26:56

1+ y ago1:26:56

1:26:56

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 …

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Episode 85 - Songs for a Mix Tape 1:39:39

1+ y ago1:39:39

1:39:39

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…

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Episode 84 - BONUS EPISODE MIKES YEAR END 2022 2:13:24

1+ y ago2:13:24

2:13:24

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 epi…

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Episode 83 - Cover Art Vandelay 1:37:47

1+ y ago1:37:47

1:37:47

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 ins…

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Episode 82 - Closing Time 1:39:36

1+ y ago1:39:36

1:39:36

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 …

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Episode 81 - The Single Life 1:29:28

2y ago1:29:28

1:29:28

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 tou…

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Episode 80 - Best of 2022 So Far 1:52:15

2y ago1:52:15

1:52:15

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 Litt…

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Episode 79 - One and Done 1:32:00

2y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

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 …

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Episode 78 - The Easter Egg Hunt 1:20:19

2y ago1:20:19

1:20:19

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 collec…

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Episode 77 - The Show Must Go On 1:42:14

2+ y ago1:42:14

1:42:14

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 the…

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Episode 76 - One Last Hurrah 1:31:20

2+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

It is a special treat when you can look back on a band’s last release and think wow they went out on a high note. Sadly, this isn’t the case a lot of the time. Before a band breaks up we are often subjected to fragmented work but hey there is a reason they broke up right? Then there are those bands that went out truly on top and left us with an alb…

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BONUS EPISODE - MIKES YEAR END LIST 2021 2:13:14

2+ y ago2:13:14

2:13:14

It is the last bit of 2021 and that means music lists galore and in our case it means another year end episode featuring some of Mike’s favorite albums from the past year. So get ready for some awkward solo banter and great music. Take a listen, check out the bands and then send in your picks so we can check them out.…

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Episode 74 - A Clever Title For Our Episode About Clever Song Titles 1:26:19

2+ y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Last episode of the season! Looks like we made it after all. For episode 74 Nate and Mike have decided to go out on much lighter tone than our previous episode and explore those clever titles that got us interested in checking a song, album or band out. Sometimes, they are funny, witty, ridiculous or just clever enough to garner your interest. So h…

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Episode 73 - Songs About Death 1:35:06

2+ y ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Death isn’t always something we want to explore or think about but ultimately, we are all forced to face it at some point. With all that is going on in the world we decided now would be a good time to explore some of the songs we enjoy that deal with this very topic. So, episode 73 is all about songs that deal with death as the subject matter. As y…

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Episode 72 - I Heard This Song Was About You 1:15:30

2+ y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Welcome back! After a month long hiatus we are back at it. This time we discuss songs about famous people. Yup we got lazy and it is a broad ranging topic. So that means it can be about a celebrity, a historical figure, a musician, an athlete or even about some local chud with some sense of notoriety. Anyway, glad you stuck around , hope you enjoy …

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Episode 71 - The Truth Is Out There 1:31:49

3y ago1:31:49

1:31:49

Remember when conspiracy theories were fun and exciting? Long before they became overtly polarizing, it could be fun to think about the “what ifs” surrounding these stories and mysteries. Does Sasquatch like to party hard? Are aliens bringing the stoke or are they totally lame? And what’s the deal with lizard people and Ovaltine? Episode 71 is our …

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Episode 70 - Best of 2021 So Far 1:52:28

3y ago1:52:28

1:52:28

It is June which means it is time for our annual episode “best of (insert year) so far” It has been another crazy year and with so many great releases out there we figured we might need a guest to get a better grasp of what has come out. So Nate and Mike invited Darren Ollinger of Julius Sumner Miller to narrow down our picks for best of 2021 so fa…

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Episode 69 - Turn It Up 1:21:35

3y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

One of the signs of a great song is when you want to turn the volume up no matter how many times you have heard it. And with summer coming and the future finally looking bright, we wanted to pump up the volume on some of our favorite jams. Episode 69 is all about the songs that make you want to turn it up loud. So take a listen to some of the bange…

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Episode 68 - The Ska Episode With Special Guest Aaron Carnes 1:59:40

3y ago1:59:40

1:59:40

We all know the memes. We have heard the jokes and the ska shaming. Well Ska is more than a one liner about picking it up. It is a rich genre filled with diversity, history and great jams that deserves its kudos on the podcast. And what better way than to invite an expert to help us out, Nate and Mike sit down with Aaron Carnes whose book “In Defen…

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Episode 67 - Tales From The Road 1:29:10

3y ago1:29:10

1:29:10

There is something poetic and idealistic about hitting the road and playing shows with your friends and band mates. Punk rock perhaps more than most genres lends itself to a unique aspect of touring. At the very heart there is a grass roots DIY ethos. There are networks of like-minded bands and individuals throughout the world and touring only stre…

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Episode 66 - The Definition of Sophomore 1:23:37

3+ y ago1:23:37

1:23:37

The sophomore album is always a tough one for a band. Sometimes the expectations are too high. Other times there is a tendency to do too much. There are some fail miserably and some that play it too safe. But there are those times when the second album hits the sweet spot. Episode 66 is all about the bands that avoided that sophomore jinx and knock…

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Episode 65 - Through With 2020 1:31:36

3+ y ago1:31:36

1:31:36

Well another year has come and gone which means a new season of our podcast. And since 2020 was such a messed up year we decided we couldn’t move forward without revisiting it one last time. Kind of like listening to that mixtape your ex made for you one last time before you close that chapter on your life. The past year gave artists no shortage of…

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Bonus Episode - Mikes 40 Albums For 2020 Mixtape Side B 1:25:29

3+ y ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Check out 40 albums Mike thought were Rad in 2020 in this 2 part bonus episode So here we are again. Another year is almost over and I’m here trying to come up with a concise list of albums to call my favorite of 2020. As usual this task was much too difficult for me. And I want to include so many artists, albums and songs so you can check them out…

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Bonus Episode - Mikes 40 Albums For 2020 Mixtape Side A 1:22:02

3+ y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Check out 40 albums Mike thought were Rad in 2020 in this 2 part bonus episode So here we are again. Another year is almost over and I’m here trying to come up with a concise list of albums to call my favorite of 2020. As usual this task was much too difficult for me. And I want to include so many artists, albums and songs so you can check them out…

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Episode 63 The High Age Side B 56:35

3+ y ago56:35

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Welcome to the last episode of the year and it is a big one. A two part extravaganza featuring the one and only Joel from the myage podcast and the high fives reply cast. As many of you may know this past November our little podcast and Joel’s podcast held a record challenge entitled the HighAge Record challenge via our Instagram sites. Episode 63 …

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Episode 63 - The High Age Side A 1:11:11

3+ y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Welcome to the last episode of the year and it is a big one. A two part extravaganza featuring the one and only Joel from the myage podcast and the high fives reply cast. As many of you may know this past November our little podcast and Joel’s podcast held a record challenge entitled the HighAge Record challenge via our Instagram sites. Episode 63 …

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BONUS EPISODE - HIGH FIVES AND MY AGE ALBUM CHALLENGE 21:12

3+ y ago21:12

21:12

A special bonus episode collaboration with our friend Joel of the My Age Podcast discussing the #highagealbumchallenge starting Nov 1 2020.By High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Episode 62 - Music Makes Me Smile and Happiness Is All The Rage 1:22:18

3+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

2020 has sucked for many reasons and sometimes you just need to take a step back and smile. Episode 62 is about the songs that make you smile even in these dark times. So take a listen to some of the songs that make Nate and Mike smile. Then get your lists in and share the smiles with all of us. #songsthatmakeyousmile #punkrockpodcast…

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Episode 61 - We Are The Others 1:22:58

3+ y ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Are you ever listening to an album and then all of the sudden you hear a new voice? Like the time where the drummer who 3 albums in has never even shared a backup vocal. But now it is album 4 and there they are front and centre singing a song for what you can only assume is the first time. Maybe it is that one song where the guitarist who up until …

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Episode 60 - Songs That Should Be Featured in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1:23:51

4y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Here in little old Calgary, the dog days of summer are upon us, the nights are getting colder and soon we will be huddled inside hiding from the dark winter. But alas there is some good news it appears that we will have a new Tony Hawk game to keep us occupied in our hibernation. Remember how rad Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 were? It allowed posers…

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Episode 59 - Those Aren't The Words 1:26:19

4y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Nate and Mike discuss some of their favorite misheard lyrics in punk rock.By High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Episode 58 - Best of 2020 so far... (With Special Guest Jason of Western Addiction) 1:46:18

4y ago1:46:18

1:46:18

Why hello out there. Hope you are all doing well and surviving this crazy thing that we call life. Despite the world shutting down around us we still managed to come up with our annual half way through 2020 lists to share with those of you looking for some distraction and music banter. Even better, we coaxed Jason of Western Addiction to come hang …

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Episode 57 - To All The Lovers 1:21:05

4y ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Hey Lovers, We are back with another episode from the self isolation bunkers. If there is anything that being forced to avoid people has taught us is that every once and awhile you need a little love. Which brings us to episode 57 our ode to punk rock love songs. So sit back and take a listen to some of our favorite punk rock love songs and then se…

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Episode 56 - Pants Are Optional 1:26:53

4y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Well we are back and despite every intention to wait it out and record when we could be in the same room we finally caved into our digital overlords and recorded an episode self-distancing styles. We hope you are staying safe and doing what you need to do to navigate these murky waters we call life these days and you enjoy this episode. Speaking of…

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Episode 55 - The Shuffle Challenge 1:18:38

4+ y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

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Episode 54 - Songs About Family 1:29:47

4+ y ago1:29:47

1:29:47

By High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Bonus Episode - Mike's Top 30 of 2019 Part 2 of 2 1:10:26

4+ y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

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Bonus Episode - Mike Top 30 of 2019 Part 1 1:04:46

4+ y ago1:04:46

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By High Fives Punk Rock Podcast

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Episode 53 - High Fives Makes A Movie 1:38:59

4+ y ago1:38:59

1:38:59

Episode 53 is about the music that makes a movie. Now I know what you are thinking, didn’t these dolts already do this in the mixtape episode? Insert Ron Howard narrator voice over “They had” Well we have but we wanted to explore the idea of sound tracking a movie. So we put our heads together and brought in a special guest Mr. Justin Castelino and…

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Episode 52 - Sweater Weather 1:18:36

4+ y ago1:18:36

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There is something about music and weather that seem to go hand in hand. Perhaps the best example of this is when the leaves turn brown, the air is crisp and you want to bunker down inside until the first signs of spring emerge. Episode 52 is our ode to the music that goes hand in hand as you toss away your tee shirts and replace them with that swe…

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