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In Defense of Ska Ep 109: Aaron Gocs (The Merger, Gocsy's Classics, At Home Alone Together)
In Defense of Ska Ep 109: Aaron Gocs (The Merger, Gocsy's Classics, At Home Alone Together)
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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Beloved Australian comedian Aaron Gocs has appeared in the Netflix film The Merger, hosted videos for Vice and appeared in numerous Australian TV shows. But his roots are punk and ska. He discovered the music from Mighty Mighty Bosstones' hit single, "The Impression That I Get," but soon learned about local ska bands. His first-ever show was Melbourne-based punk (and sometimes ska) band The Living End and local Brisbane ska group Wiseacre. But soon, after diving into the music, he discovered Less Than Jake, who became his all-time favorite band. And he would follow them all over Australia when they'd visit, even if that meant he would get any sleep. Today we speak with Aaron Gocs about ska, Australia, and where these two worlds meet. We talk about Warped Tour's first venture to Australia in 1998, Aaron's favorite local ska program (Ska Trek, every Thursday at 8p!), why he's retired his skanking boots (And semi-retired from stage-diving), and his deep love for The Mountain Goats.We also discuss several Australian ska bands like The Resignators, The Porkers, Area-7, Allniters, and Strange Tenants. He explains what a "stitch-up" is to us. Plus we discuss some unique Australian food and animals. Cane Toads, anyone? We also find out what Mr. Bean had to do with Aaron getting kicked off of Twitter! Support the show
Released:
Feb 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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