The Pop Punk Project

Dec 22 2023 45 ep. 89 mins 24

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We're Keanan and Mike, two lifelong friends who have always bonded over a love of music and in particular pop punk. We pick an album each week and do a deep dive into the lyrics and themes of the album. Most of these will be albums of our youth but we also want to discover new albums as well.

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A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special (2023)

Dec 22 2023 87 mins

A tradition unlike any other... A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special! In 2023, the boys decided to mimic their favorite washed up pop punk artists - unable to produce new content, but always good for a hometown holiday show! "May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door" Neck Deep: "December (again)&quot

A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special (2022)

Dec 30 2022 80 mins

So this is Christmas, and what have the boys done? Kean Bean got a new lady friend, and Mikey Boy got a son! In keeping with tradition, we bring to you, our beloved posse, the 2022 installment of "A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special." And in keeping with tradition, we bring it to you fashionably late, like the true pop punkers we are! As we wrap another year of pop punk merriment, we

S3E6 - Good Charlotte: Good Charlotte (Part 2)

Dec 21 2022 60 mins

Welcome back to Part 2, and the exciting conclusion of Mike and Keanan's true crime careers! With "The Click" mystery put to bed, the boys turn their attention to other cold cases from Good Charlotte's self-titled album. Amnesia: Where was the HFStival actually held? Mysterious Creature: Who is Satan's daughter? Star-Crossed Love: Is "Change" really inevitable? Join the search and

S3E5 - Good Charlotte: Good Charlotte (Part 1)

Dec 14 2022 58 mins

In the past, our fearless hosts have contemplated abandoning pop punk and diving into the dubious world of true crime. Well, this week they summon some courage and do just that! Join Mike and Keanan for this two-part miniseries as they get to the bottom of the mysterious disappearance of Good Charlotte's song, "The Click," off their self-titled album (allegedly). Other mysteries in

S3E4 - Sum 41: Does This Look Infected? (Part 2)

Dec 07 2022 44 mins

Ugh, it's been a week and Mike's epidermis is STILL infected?! What could it be, an ingrown hair or something? He has a hot date with Abbey tomorrow, should he cancel? Haha, just kidding ya'll! Mike doesn't go on dates. But the infection is real. Let's rub some lotion on it and dive into Part 2 of this Sum 41 classic! Favorite songs: Keanan - Over My Head (Better Off Dead) Mike -

S3E3 - Sum 41: Does This Look Infected? (Part 1)

Nov 30 2022 53 mins

Hey posse, when was your last infection? They don’t make ‘em like they used to, that’s for sure. Mike's son had an ear infection just last week. Poor guy. Mike took him to the doctor and you know what he said? He said, “Hey doc, does this look infected?” And the doctor said, “That’s my favorite Sum 41 album! How did you know?!” And then he gave Mike a script for som

S3E2 - Blink 182: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (Part 2)

Nov 23 2022 59 mins

Part 1 was good, right?! Did we whet your appetite? Keep you wanting more? Well we're back this week to bring you Part 2 of Blink 182's Take Off Your Pants and Jacket - the episode so nice, we did it twice! Favorite songs: Keanan - Online Songs Mike - Stay Together for the Kids "The Rock Show" Music Video "Stay Together for the Kids" Music Video Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/

S3E1 - Blink 182: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (Part 1)

Nov 16 2022 59 mins

Season 3 baybay! Welcome back to our rock show, posse. Did you miss us? In honor of the BIGGEST pop punk reunion of the century (talking about us, obvi), we channel our inner Mark, Tom, and Travis to explore Blink 182's 2001 masterpiece, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. We know what you're thinking - you're a little overdressed for the occasion. Go ahead, slip into something a litt

Side Projects: The Boys are Back for Season 3!

Nov 09 2022 44 mins

Well, well, well... who do we have here? The boys are FINALLY back for Season 3 and reveal exactly what they've been up to for the past several months and what's to come in the months ahead. Concerts, jobs, babies, and a Blink reunion!? Woah boy, it's good to be back! Blink-182 "Edging" Music Video Blink-182 Tour Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poppunkproject IG: https://www.insta

A Very Pop Punk Christmas Special (2021)

Dec 23 2021 57 mins

Oh no! Mike is feeling sad this holiday season. Will Keanan be able to cheer him up using the power of pop punk Christmas music?! The future of the podcast hangs in the balance. Tune into this very special edition of the PPP to see what happens! SNL - December to Remember How Mike and Keanan reacted when they got their N64s Toys R Us Super Toy Run Talkboy Commercial Patreon: https: