267 episodes

Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests from bands in your local scene to internationally established artists such as Motion City Soundtrack, Reel Big Fish, Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake, Stand Atlantic and more! The interviews usually take place while eating pizza.

About The Host
Noelle has worked as a DJ and the Assistant Promotions Director at North Central College’s radio station, WONC FM 89.1 in Naperville, as well as created and hosted her own specialty show from the ground up, called Vocal Distortion, on which she played many different heavy genres with screaming vocals, such as heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and interviewed bands and artists with a few different co-hosts. She joined Pop-Punk & Pizza in Sept. 2022, and took over as host and producer in Oct. 2022 when Jacques LaMore stepped down.

Pop-Punk & Pizza Noelle Matonis

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    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests from bands in your local scene to internationally established artists such as Motion City Soundtrack, Reel Big Fish, Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake, Stand Atlantic and more! The interviews usually take place while eating pizza.

About The Host
Noelle has worked as a DJ and the Assistant Promotions Director at North Central College’s radio station, WONC FM 89.1 in Naperville, as well as created and hosted her own specialty show from the ground up, called Vocal Distortion, on which she played many different heavy genres with screaming vocals, such as heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and interviewed bands and artists with a few different co-hosts. She joined Pop-Punk & Pizza in Sept. 2022, and took over as host and producer in Oct. 2022 when Jacques LaMore stepped down.

    #260: NOFX tribute and new album coming soon from NJ hardcore band PISSED!

    #260: NOFX tribute and new album coming soon from NJ hardcore band PISSED!

    I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds!
    Pre-order The Lies That Bind here: https://diwhy-films-store.square.site/product/pissed-the-lies-that-bind-vinyl-record-preorder-/50?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false&fbclid=PAAaYIHHAdIHJZlcSjR-0Q7ft4aDNRFVrBpbkEM54sV5a8a8Cx77VgsxoWVB8_aem_AcIgJ5WMx_VEGgfCUERQU1CkpqmlNs8lLQxEkbVgZs1TPz-rdDwlmsKg5H_Pu-6rWdI
    Pre-order the NOFX tribute album, I Heard They Broke Up!!, here: https://coffincurserecords.bigcartel.com/category/nofx
    Listen to PISSED!:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nl4TMQ1QLA7YxB5UplPkd?si=-4N4TudfQiORo6_C6l1mfw&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=5787592852ff4f09
    YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCA4jS7QbBqqDF3ijoxbKsnA
    Bandcamp: https://p1ssednj.bandcamp.com/
    Follow PISSED! on socials!
    https://www.instagram.com/pissednj/
    https://www.facebook.com/AREYOUPISSED/
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    • 20 min
    #259: Definitely Maybe talks Snüzfest, upcoming music

    #259: Definitely Maybe talks Snüzfest, upcoming music

    I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more!
    Listen to Definitely Maybe:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7
    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920
    Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at Night": https://ffm.to/presaveidsan
    See Definitely Maybe at Snüzfest: https://www.seetickets.us/event/snuzfest-w-devon-kay-and-the-solutions/581236
    Follow Definitely Maybe on socials!
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/definitelymaybeband/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@definitelymaybeband
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    • 24 min
    #258: Gold Steps at Bottom Lounge

    #258: Gold Steps at Bottom Lounge

    Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more!
    Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ
    Follow Gold Steps on socials!
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldstepsmusic/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstepsmke/
    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/goldstepsmusic
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    Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser 

    • 15 min
    #257: MKNLY at Bottom Lounge

    #257: MKNLY at Bottom Lounge

    I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more!
    Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ
    Follow MKNLY on socials!
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mknlyofficial/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mknlyncofficial/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mknlyofficial?lang=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mknlyofficial@UCrqKYtQbGl9Ei5SIwqYt1BQ
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    Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

    • 10 min
    #256: CAN I START MY OWN RECORD STORE? | Advice from a record store owner

    #256: CAN I START MY OWN RECORD STORE? | Advice from a record store owner

    I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hoarders-Trading-Post-100024312652667/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoarderstradingpost/?hl=en Website: https://hoarderstradingpostil.com/
    Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser 
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    • 13 min
    #254: Taken Days

    #254: Taken Days

    In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to "Over Zelle Us" and "Least of all You" from their upcoming album now! https://takendays.net/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0762S4JXT/taken-days
    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/taken-days/1290370283
    Bandcamp: https://takendays.bandcamp.com/album/every-second Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L1cld4GE8IcfAw6TU1qIA Follow Taken Days on socials!
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takendays/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takendays/
    Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Alex_Huang00 ,

Pop punk and pizza

Such an amazing podcast. Loved hearing ep. 149 about Tom higgenson (million miler) from humans were here.

jack_ralston ,

Great Podcast

This is an awesome podcast to listen to on your drive to work. Check out episode #149 with Tom Higgenson, the front man of Plain White T’s. He has started a record label called Humans Were Here and is signing great new artists like Million Miler, a synth-pop solo artist. Who is Million Miler? Listen to find out.

WillCarey23 ,

Excellent podcast

Jacques is an excellent interviewer and has an amazing roster of guests. A must listen for any fans of punk or pop punk

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