Almost Punk Enough - A TGEFM Podcast

Bad Dad welcomes JT, co-founder of Southern California's Hey!Fever Records, to Almost Punk Enough for a conversation about building an independent punk label, supporting bands, and keeping the DIY spirit alive.JT shares how a missed opportunity with Fat Wreck Chords helped inspire Hey!Fever, the challenges of running a label, and what's ahead for Donkey Jaw, Stoke Signals, Hoist the Colors, The Lucky Eejits, and his own projects, Heartwells and The Detachment Issues.The conversation also wanders into punk rock gatekeeping, the importance of community and whether JT is actually Almost Punk Enough.Follow Hey!Fever Records:InstagramWebsiteAlmost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

This episode on Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad welcomes Benny Capaul of Michigan ska-punk outfit The Boy Detective for a conversation that's equal parts hilarious, heartfelt and wonderfully chaotic.Fresh off FEST, Benny talks about growing up on The Suicide Machines, sharing stages with his childhood heroes, the band's latest single "Dude Illigence" and the challenges of keeping eight musicians on the same page.  We also get into the infamous Cuddle Puddle, punk and ska gatekeeping, the realities of getting older, and how Benny's work as a funeral director shapes his perspective on life, loss, and community.  Plus, we tackle the all-important question: Is Benny Capaul Almost Punk Enough?Follow The Boy DetectiveInstagramFacebook YouTubeAlmost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

Winona Fighter frontwoman Chloe “Coco” Kinnon joins Bad Dad and Dan to talk about the band's rise, their DIY roots, and their upcoming sophomore album, Brutal & Extremely Underrated, arriving 22 January 2027 via Rise Records.Coco opens up about the personal stories behind My Apologies to the Chef, the emotional impact of connecting with fans, and the band's approach to recording music that feels unapologetically human.We also dig into the new singles “LEECH” and “BOMBS AWAY,” political frustration, AI in music, life on the road, and the possibility of a Winona Fighter/Sincere Engineer tour.Plus, Coco answers the questions at the heart of our podcast: What makes Winona Fighter punk, and just how punk are they?For Additional Info:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

Franz Nicolay, Lucky Strano and Peter Hess join Bad Dad on Almost Punk Enough to talk about their new project, Just The Best Party and its album After This The Abyss.The conversation also revisits their years in The World/Inferno Friendship Society, the late Jack Terricloth, the chaos of making music with a nine-piece band and the 20th-anniversary reissue of Red-Eyed Soul.Old friends, new music and plenty of stories from one of punk's most wonderfully unconventional bands.Listen & Follow:Just The Best PartyAfter This The Abyss on BandcampInstagramThe World/Inferno Friendship SocietyRed-Eyed Soul on BandcampInstagramAlmost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

This week on Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad welcomes Sean Flanagan of Philadelphia horror-punk band Altarboy to tackle a deceptively difficult challenge: building the ultimate Alkaline Trio concert.Armed with 15 nominations each and only four songs in common, they attempt to construct an 80-minute setlist balancing Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano, fan favorites, deep cuts and a two-song encore.Along the way, they revisit their introductions to Alkaline Trio, debate the band's musical evolution, question whether "Radio" really belongs at the end of every show and confront some questionable punk-rock opinions from their younger years.Plus, Sean discusses Altarboy's Alkaline and horror-inspired sound, upcoming music and their November animal welfare benefit show.With locks, vetoes and some painful cuts, can they build a setlist worth paying to see?Find AltarboySpotifyLinktreeInstagramFind Alkaline TrioOfficial WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyInstagramFacebookAlmost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

After nearly 20 years without new music, New Jersey emo and pop-punk veterans Tokyo Rose are back, and they're not just here for a nostalgia trip.On this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with Tokyo Rose's Chris Poulsen to talk about the band's return, their new EP Never Say Die and why Chris genuinely wasn't convinced anybody would give a shit about a reunion.They get into the band's early days, the pressures that drove them apart and how getting older has changed their approach to music, friendship and success. Chris also talks about working with Fred Mascherino and Steve Angelo, the surprisingly complicated math behind "Better When (Fibonacci x Pascal)" and the band's long-running friendship with Punchline as they prepare to join the 37 Everywhere 20th anniversary tour.Plus, they discuss reconnecting with longtime fans, reaching a new generation of listeners and what the future might hold for Tokyo Rose.For more on Tokyo Rose:InstagramLinktreeSpotifyYouTubeApple MusicAlmost Punk Enough is a podcast from That's Good Enough For Me, covering the punk and punk-adjacent world through interviews, conversations and the occasional questionable opinion.For more music news, reviews and interviews, visit thatsgoodenoughforme.com.Follow Almost Punk Enough on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

On this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with MC Lars to discuss The Edgar Allan Poe LP: One Year Anniversary Edition, the evolution of nerdcore and the unlikely intersection of punk, hip-hop and classic literature.From the lasting influence of Edgar Allan Poe to the educational power of hip-hop, Lars explores how music can make literature more accessible, challenge traditional teaching methods and connect seemingly different audiences. Along the way, we get into collaborations, the changing music industry, circumlocution and even a little (no-longer-Oakland) Oakland A's baseball.Plus, we answer the all-important question: Just how punk is MC Lars?Follow MC Lars:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeFor more music news, reviews and interviews, visit https://thatsgoodenoughforme.com.Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

On this episode Daniel (Rizchex) talks with Adam Davis, the lead vocalist for the Bay area ska punk band Omnigone, and formerly of the band Link 80 and the In Defense of Ska podcast. We talk about the new album Turn Up The Fear out now on Bad Time Records, we break down the recording process and some of the new songs, how Batman inspired a song, we talk about band t-shirts, some up coming shows, and the secret password to get him to send you something free, so flip up your tail feathers and please give it a listen.Omnigone links:Order Turn Up The Fear on Badtime RecordsTour DatesInstagramYouTubeTGEFM websiteAlmost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

On this episode of Almost Punk Enough, Bad Dad sits down with New Jersey artist lolitslea to talk about her new album RollerCoaster Tycoon, the realities of trying to build a career in music and everything that goes into keeping that career moving.Lea gets into the work, time and money behind making music, her experiences in Los Angeles and moving back home to New Jersey, the nostalgia and influences that helped shape RollerCoaster Tycoon and what comes next as she takes the record on the road.Find lolitslea online:Website: https://www.lolitslea.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lolitsleaX: https://x.com/lolitsleaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolitsleaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lolitsleaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lolitsleaUpcoming Tour Dates:10/16 – State College, PA @ 3DOTS Downtown (w/ Crash Nebula, Walkney)10/23 – Winston Salem, NC @ Monstercade10/24 – Johnson City, TN @ Capone’s (Emo Prom)11/8 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live 11/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ WaterTower Live 11/21 – Baltimore, MD @ Zen West 11/22 – New York, NY @ The Delancey 12/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Foundry Concert Club 12/11 – Melvindale, MI @ Parts & Labor 12/12 – Chicago, IL @ Tivoli Bowl 12/13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Falcon Bowl Almost Punk Enough is a Thatsgoodenoughforme.com podcast.Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!

Jeff hosts Jim and Jason, our Riot Fest regulars, to talk about the daily schedule. They'll discuss the performances they're definitely going to hit, the ones they'll miss, and the surprisingly few conflicts this year.Almost Punk Enough is the "when we get around to it / have the time" podcast of That's Good Enough For Me music and pop-culture news website. Visit TGEFM for more news!Interested in becoming a contributor to TGEFM? Shoot us a message with the subject "Contributor" for more info!