Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast

Checkered Past
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Checkered Past is the #1 Edmonton-based Ska History podcast. Every two (tone) weeks siblings Celine and Rob dig in on a different ska band covering their history, impact and catalogue. Expect a lot of jokes, culture discussions and of course, ska-based puns. Great for new, lapsed and casual listeners of the genre as well as fellow Skaficianados!

  1. 06/03/2025 · VIDEO

    Four Year Anniversary Special - The Finale

    It's the series finale of CP/SC! Rob, Celine and Joey reminisce on 4 years and 200 episodes of the show before bringing the podcast to a close. They discuss their favorite moments, the episodes the didn't make and the dream guests they missed. It's all capped off with the Roast of Checkered Past! The merch store will remain open for 3 more months! Use the code CPSC25 for 25% off! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Keelan, Mega Michi and Adam the Ska MailmanExtra special thanks to our guests, collaborators, contributors, patrons and most of all, you the Checkerheads!

    1h 52m

  2. 05/27/2025 · BONUS VIDEO

    FROM THE SKAULT - The Eichlerverse

    For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Fourth week in and we are giving a true time capsule of CPSC! We compile all 4 episodes featuring fan favorite guest and HyperSka Superstar, Eichlers! It may start innocently enough but the bits, chaos and surprises ramp up episode to episode! Includes:No DoubtSublimeSugar RayMest Don't miss the epic 4 year Anniversary episode coming out June 3rd, 2025! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Keelan, Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman

  3. 05/20/2025 · BONUS VIDEO

    FROM THE SKAULT - The Reel Big Trilogy

    For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Third week in and we are going way back to deliver a compilation of the entire trilogy of Reel Big Fish episodes tracing back to our first year in podcasting! If it isn't enough for you, go back and listen to Heptember 2024 - The Reel Big Skrim-ish! Includes:Reel Big Fish 1 w/ The Third RatesReel Big Fish 2 w/ Devon Kay (Devon Kay & The Solutions, Direct Hit)Reel Big Fish 3 w/ Gary Mastriano (On the Upbeat, Backyard Superheroes) Don't miss the epic 4 year Anniversary episode coming out June 3rd, 2025! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Keelan, Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman

    5h 4m

  4. 05/13/2025 · BONUS VIDEO

    FROM THE SKAULT - The Ska'd-venturer's Guild Trilogy

    For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Second week is the complete Dungeons and Dragons real play we did in 2024 called the Ska'd-venturer's Guild! Featuring all your favorite characters: Large-o Hotstepper, Why'dthey Clocksard, Xena Stefani and, of course, Dungeon Master Keelan! Don't miss the epic 4 year Anniversary episode coming out June 3rd, 2025! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Keelan, Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman

    4h 17m

  5. 05/06/2025 · BONUS VIDEO

    FROM THE SKAULT - The JigSkaNiverse

    For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! First, it's a compilation of the connected JigSkaNiverse featuring your favorite Skalloween characters including JigSka, Skaba Yaga and, of course, The Skabadook!Includes:The Skalloween Spooktacular 2022The Skalloween Spooktacular 2023Live From SPI Fest 2The Skalloween Spooktacular 2024The Nightmare Before Skabadook Don't miss the epic 4 year Anniversary episode coming out June 3rd, 2025! Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Keelan, Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Show less

    4h 11m

  6. 04/29/2025 · VIDEO

    68. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Parts 4-10

    It's a Checkered Past speed run! With 21 albums still to go on Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Celine, Rob and Joey decide to play an epic catch up digging in on the bands history from 2001 to today! They do one track per album discussing the bands various eras, their precision musicianship and their strong work ethic from the energetic millennial album to their old school flavors to their freewheeling modern sound. It's all capped off with a game of Four Word Names are a Four Letter Word. The Roast of Checkered Past is coming up! If you want to poke fun and take a swipe at your favorite hosts, send your audio or text file to checkeredpastsubmissions@gmail.com Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: CutmanTheme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber SocietySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

    1h 16m

  7. 04/22/2025 · BONUS VIDEO

    TromBonus - 74 - The Police

    ACAB... and that includes Sting and the other two guys! On this episode of Checkered Past, Joey and Rob dig in on the ska/reggae sounds of New Wave darlings The Police! They run through the bands brief 7 year, 5 album history from their very punk rock beginnings to their world beat explorations to finally their sophisti-pop blockbusters. All the while trying to determine just how Ska and Reggae they truly are! The Roast of Checkered Past is coming up! If you want to poke fun and take a swipe at your favorite hosts, send your audio or text file to checkeredpastsubmissions@gmail.com Hosts: Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: JoeyTheme Song: TromBonus by KeelanSkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

    1h 5m

  8. 04/15/2025 · VIDEO

    67. Save Ferris Remastered

    It's Checkered Past: The Ska'd Cast's 200th episode special! And what better way to celebrate than to do what all music, movies and video games do... with a shot for shot remake! Rob, Celine and Engineer Joey sit down to redo their debut episode on Save Ferris using the exact same notes from the first time. On the journey they reminisce about their first episode, how the podcast has changed and whether or not their thoughts on Save Ferris remain true to today. The Roast of Checkered Past is coming up! If you want to poke fun and take a swipe at your favorite hosts, send your audio or text file to checkeredpastsubmissions@gmail.com Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey   Editor: Cutman Theme Song: OAO by Mad Bomber Society Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

    1h 12m
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Checkered Past is the #1 Edmonton-based Ska History podcast. Every two (tone) weeks siblings Celine and Rob dig in on a different ska band covering their history, impact and catalogue. Expect a lot of jokes, culture discussions and of course, ska-based puns. Great for new, lapsed and casual listeners of the genre as well as fellow Skaficianados!

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  • Creator
    Checkered Past
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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