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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!

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

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

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

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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

What better way to come down from a bracket about Ska Standards than by exploring the rich musical history of Jamaica? Rob, Celine and Joey sit down to run through the music of the Carribean from the regional folk music it started from to the copious subgenres of reggae to its wide-ranging international influences. We wouldn't be a Ska History podcast without a little Ska History! Spotify Playlist Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey   Engineer: Joey   Editor: Joey Theme Song by Keelan Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International   Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

The Trojan War concludes with the final week of classic Jamaican Ska! For both the semi-finals and finals, CPSC welcomes back long time collaborator and Ska Punk International proprietor, Chris Reeves! After he catches up the crew on the label and his thoughts about the bracket thus far, they eliminate 2 more songs to get the final 2 matchup. Who will take crown? Which song is truly the greatest Ska Standard of all time? PLUS: The Return of the Checkered Rob Invitational! Spotify Playlist Madness March predictions are closed! Follow the bracket here Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: Cutman  Theme Song by Keelan and Joey  Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

The Trojan War continues into Round 3 for another week of classic Jamaican Ska! For the next 4 matchups, CPSC welcomes back return guest Kayleigh of KMoy and Catbie! Kayleigh catches Rob, Celine and Joey up on her busy year of music and touring along with her thoughts on the current state of the bracket. Then the foursome digs in on the next few match ups to determine the Final 4! Spotify Playlist Madness March predictions are closed! Follow the bracket here Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey  Engineer: Joey  Editor: Cutman  Theme Song by Keelan and Joey  Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International  Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

The Trojan War continues into Round 2 for another week of classic Jamaican Ska! For the next 8 matchups, CPSC welcomes back return guest Javi aka El Homie of the Marijuana Brass! Javi catches Rob, Celine and Joey up on his life, musical projects and his first thoughts on the bracket. Then, the foursome dig in on the next 16 tracks advancing 8 more into Round 3 to get ever closer to determining the greatest Ska Standard of all time! Spotify Playlist Madness March predictions are closed! Follow the bracket here Hosts: Celine, Rob and Joey Engineer: Joey Editor: Cutman Theme Song by Keelan and Joey Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

Madness March is upon us with another 32 song bracket to crown a winner! This time its to determine the greatest Ska standard of all time! In Round 1 Part 2 Joey, Celine and Rob eliminate 8 more songs of classic Jamaican Ska to advance to Round 2 making some tough, enraging and probably wrong calls. Spotify Playlist Madness March predictions are closed! Follow the bracket here Hosts: Celine, Rob and JoeyEngineer: JoeyEditor: CutmanTheme Song by Keelan and JoeySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk InternationalSpecial Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

Madness March is upon us with another 32 song bracket to crown a winner! This time its to determine the greatest Ska standard of all time! In Round 1 Part 1 Joey, Celine and Rob eliminate 8 songs of classic Jamaican Ska to advance to Round 2 making some tough, enraging and probably wrong calls.  Spotify Playlist Madness March predictions are closed! Follow the bracket here Hosts: Celine, Rob and JoeyEngineer: Joey Editor: Cutman Theme Song by Keelan and JoeySkassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Pick it up some MerchSupport the Patreon

It's finally back! Part 2 of the historical deep dive into Rob's second musical passion: Power Metal! He welcomes back co-host Maz and first timer Engineer Joey to break down the early German scene built around the Big 4, Noise Records and a whole lot of schtick. They go through three major parts from the formative late 80s to the prolific early 90s before ending in the mid-90s when the second wave was just about to come. Keep it true! Spotify Playlist Make sure to check out Celine and Maz's ska/punk band Femmes Voyous Madness March predictions are open! Vote your bracket here Hosts: Rob and Maz Engineer: Joey Editor: Cutman Theme Song by Martin Davies Skassociate Producer: Chris Reeves of Ska Punk International Special Thanks: Mega Michi and Adam the Ska Mailman Merch: www.checkeredpast.ca/merch Patreon: www.patreon.com/checkeredpast