PunkDad Podcast

Christoph Kresse
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PunkDad Podcast

A 40 something year old German native musician/ college professor with a love for Punk Rock and old school Indie music invites friends and musical artists to chat about their art, the records that inspired them, their favorite albums and guilty pleasures, their take on the music of today, why the sounds of the 80s and 90s still matter and of course lots of unsolicited music and life advice all the youngsters out there need to hear. Occasional album and concert reviews.

Episodes

  1. PunkDad Episode SPECIAL: Brian Thrasher

    JUL 20

    PunkDad Episode SPECIAL: Brian Thrasher

    To celebrate Blink 182's most recent release "One More Time', as well as their reunion tour and the releases of several Fender signature models, Christoph AKA PunkDad sat down with Senior Master Guitar Builder Brian Thrasher of Fender Guitars. In this very first PunkDad Special episode Christoph and Brian talk farming, Skateboarding, punk music, guitar building, moving from Nebraska with only $600 in the pocket, as well as amazing guitar design collaborations with Tom Delonge of Blink 182 and of course Fender Strats and Starcasters. Tune in, you won't be disappointed! Don't forget to check out Brian's IG page, try to catch Blink live on tour and of course, check out Tom's signature guitars and his To The Stars website! Fender:https://www.fender.com/en-US/tom-delonge-collection/ Blink 182:https://www.blink182.com To The Stars Media: https://tothestars.media Brian Thrasher: https://www.instagram.com/brianthrasher13/?hl=en Music Snippets used in the episode: (I don't own any of the music snippets used, I do not make any profits of this episode and this podcast is only for entertainment and education) Cracker Punk - Unknown Surf Punk Instrumental Blink 182- Anthem 3

    32 min
  2. PunkDad Episode 7: Greg Eklund

    JUL 10

    PunkDad Episode 7: Greg Eklund

    Christoph's aka PunkDad's conversation with Greg Eklund of Everclear, The Oohlas and Storm Large. In this interview Christoph learns about Greg's experience drumming for alt legends everclear during the mid 90s and early 2000s, what "being a fan" means to him, as well as why he temporally gave up drumming and picked up electric guitar, not knowing how to actually play it. Greg also shares with us his favorite music artists, a "sonic out of body experience"walking the streets of Edinburgh Scotland, his new music adventures, including touring with singer/songwriter Storm Large, releasing a solo album, leaving the door open for new music by the Oohlas and why staying at home is more punk rock than anything else when you hit 53. Music snippets in this episode: Unknown Dub Jam The Oohlas- Across the Stars in Blue Blink 182 - Dance with Me Social D- I was Wrong Jessie Malin- State of the Art Jade Jackson- Bottle It Up The Oohlas- Tripped Mersault- PayDay Greg Eklund Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77049360 Greg Eklund Bandcamp: https://gregeklund.bandcamp.com/album/muffled-tears Storm Large: https://stormlarge.com/ The Oohlas Bandcamp: https://theoohlas.bandcamp.com/

    1h 39m
  3. PunkDad Episode 6: Spencer Swain

    JAN 15

    PunkDad Episode 6: Spencer Swain

    Christoph's aka PunkDad's conversation with Spencer Swain of Flogging Molly. Spencer has been with Irish Folk Punk Rockers Flogging Molly for the better of six years, recording and touring across the world. In this conversation we explored Spencer's humble beginnings as musician, playing in garage bands, having to walk to band practice and being introduced to Punk Rock through DIY mixtapes. Spencer shares his views on music distribution, his personal artistic inspirations and of course gives the listeners his take on the music of today and what it means to be an artist in the age of streaming services. Music snippets in this episode: Jimmy Cliff - One More Green Day- The American Dream is Killing Me Blink 182 - Dance with Me Surf Girl Radio Demo Flogging Molly- This Road of Mine New Releases: Flogging Molly Anthem Green Day Saviors Out 01/19/24 Blink 182 One More Time Flogging Molly are currently on tour, please check out their website for more information!

    44 min
  4. PunkDad Episode 5: Chris Cantrell

    12/29/2023

    PunkDad Episode 5: Chris Cantrell

    Welcome to PunkDad's first ever Christmas Holiday Edition! In June 2023, Christoph AKA PunkDad sat down with longtime friend and fellow music enthusiast and audio professional Chris Cantrell to talk about his early music influences, the wonders of the 8-track player, the infamous iPod Classic and what it meant to us, why he fell in love with early Rn'B, why vinyl and cds are still cool, his experiences as musician and producer, as well as why Radiohead and Thom Yorke are unlikely Punk Rock trailblazers. This is a very deep and long conversation, so please make sure to carve out time to really sit down and soak this one in. As always, thank you for checking out my podcast and please spread the word. New episodes and conversations coming January 2024! Music in this episode (I do not own any of the music snippets played): Oh Christmas Tree Instrumental - Unknown Everything in it's Right Place- Unknown Radiohead Piano Cover Tell me Something Good - Unknown Chakakan Cover 50's R n' B snippet - Unknown Paranoid Android- Radiohead This is Why- Paramore Oi To the World- The Vandals

    1h 53m
  5. PunkDad Episode 4: The Mad Twins

    09/26/2023

    PunkDad Episode 4: The Mad Twins

    In June of 2023 Christoph AKA PunkDad sat down with Olya and Vira, better known as The Mad Twins. In this conversation the Mad Twins shared their experience with the Ukrainian DIY Punk Rock, Rockabilly and Psychobilly scene, as well as their experience here in the US after they were forced to leave their home country due to the war of aggression by Russia. Olya and Vira were born in Soviet Ukraine in 1982 and drawing from the early age and finishing children’s Art School in Chernivtsi, they found themselves in the underground scene of punk rock music for its social messages and rockabilly/psychobilly music for its energy. Directing their talents into drawing posters, t-shirts designs, record covers and hand drawn animated videos they collaborated with a bands and musicians like Social Distortion, NOFX, Nekromantix, Reverend Horton Heat, Batmobile , The Living End, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Josh Freese, Jason Freese and many others in worldwide rock’n’roll and punk scene. The MadTwins used to live in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine for 20 years and travelled to Europe to see their favorite bands during 2009-2022. At home collaborating on doing merch with cult Ukrainian writer & painter - Les Poderviansky, famous for his absurdity plays, stories & novels. Taking part in Punk Rock & Paintbrushes group Art shows in the USA since 2018 and creating original artworks for it. On February 24th of 2022 Russia attacked Ukraine - the home country of the Mad Twins. Right now Mad Twins put all artistic efforts to help their family and friends who lost their homes and serve in Ukrainian Armed forces, help Ukrainian volunteers who collect donations to buy urgent humanitarian and defense supplies. Mad Twins provided the prints and t-shirts for sale online, got fast support from the punk rock community and are deeply thankful to all punk rockers worldwide who are donating and buying their prints right now! If you are interested to find out more about their art, collaborations and activist efforts go to: Mad Twins Art https://madtwinsart.bigcartel.com/animation Music featured in this episode: Hellfire Sox, The Wise Guyz, Dymna Sumish and Deathpill

    1h 21m
  6. PunkDad Episode 3: Lee Presson

    07/15/2023

    PunkDad Episode 3: Lee Presson

    Christoph's aka PunkDad's conversation with San Rafael, California based, Jazz and electronic musician, atomic age and retro culture enthusiast and Edgar Allan Poe impersonator Lee Presson. Lee will be sharing his experience with the only goth swing band in existence, Lee Pesson and the Nails and why he is fascinated with the electronic music sounds of the 80's New Wave and Punk movement. He tells us about his experience as artist during the Covid-19 lockdown, why he turns into Edgar Allen Poe once a year, and how influential the Blues Brothers were to him as a kid. For more information on Lee Presson, look for him on Instagram at lpnbandleader or on his website: www.leepresson.com www.patreon.com/leepresson Music: China Drum Can't Stop These Things Lee Presson and the Nails: Sing Sing Sing, Grim Grinning Ghosts

    38 min
  7. PunkDad Episode 2: Daniel Glass

    06/16/2023

    PunkDad Episode 2: Daniel Glass

    Christoph's aka PunkDad's conversation with New York City based, award winning and in high demand Jazz session drummer, educator and drum historian Daniel Glass. Daniel will be sharing his experience with the swing revival band Royal Crown Revue, the time he played with Gene Simmons in Las Vegas, why swing music fit perfectly the Van's Warped Tour and why it is more Punk Rock than you might think. He tells us about his everlasting quest for new music and explains why groove matters, Furthermore, Daniel is telling us about his teaching approach with students and how he developed his own method, Drumming in Motion. For more information visit Daniel's website: https://danielglass.com

    1h 6m
  8. PunkDad Episode 1: Johnny Rowe Part 2

    06/11/2023

    PunkDad Episode 1: Johnny Rowe Part 2

    Part 2 of Christoph Kresse's conversation with Johnny Rowe. Johnny speaks about the grunge days in Halifax Nova Scotia in the mid 90s, why he prefers live band performances over recordings, his bucket list of bands he would like to see live and his devotion to his craft. Don't forget to check out Johnny's Caledonia Drum Studio on Facebook and Instagram and keep him in mind for all your drumming needs. Find his website link below.

    43 min
  9. PunkDad Episode 1: Johnny Rowe Part 1

    06/10/2023

    PunkDad Episode 1: Johnny Rowe Part 1

    Christoph's aka PunkDad's conversation with world champion pipe band drummer and punk rocker Johnny Rowe. The Episode covers Johnny's musical upbringing, inspirations, favorite records, his time as champion bass drummer with the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band, what it means to him to be happy, his discovery of Punk Rock and Hardcore, as well as his take on today's music and music distribution. This is episode 1 of 2.

    1h 9m
  • 9 Episodes

About

A 40 something year old German native musician/ college professor with a love for Punk Rock and old school Indie music invites friends and musical artists to chat about their art, the records that inspired them, their favorite albums and guilty pleasures, their take on the music of today, why the sounds of the 80s and 90s still matter and of course lots of unsolicited music and life advice all the youngsters out there need to hear. Occasional album and concert reviews.

Information

  • Creator
    Christoph Kresse
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © PunkDad Podcast
  • Show Website
    PunkDad Podcast

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