You know Parker Jacobs as "The Professor" in The Aquabats! and the singer for GOGO13. And the head artist for Yo Gabba Gabba! and some work on The Aquabats Super Show! He got nominated for an Emmy for Yo Gabba Gabba Land on Apple TV+ while we were recording this episode!He's a giant ska fan and has many many stories of being on the road with The Aquabats and filming Yo Gabba Gabba with some big name musicians and celebrities. He invited me into his home for a conversation on a small portion of his history with playing ska. He's become a fast friend and I can't wait to announce some more exciting things in the future. So stay tuned!Follow Parker everywhere @artofpj Follow me @TheSkaMailman everywhere and check out my Holiday Mosh playlist! This show is also part of the Never A Phase Network. Join our discord server at NeverAPhaseNetwork.com#ska #punk #yogabbagabba #aquabats #neveraphasenetwork

Fred Armisen...yes THE Fred Armisen! From Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, Documentary Now, The Blue Man Group, Devo, and Trenchmouth. and so many other projects. Sat down with ME before his show to talk about his love for Ska.

Check out Fred's new comdedy-sound effects record, "100 Sound Effects"

and catch him on his tour, "Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome" We went to it and had so much fun and laughed so hard!

Follow me @TheSkaMailman on all of the socials and check out my band, Lab Brats! and my holiday playlist, "The Ska Mailman's Holiday Mosh" featuring over 7 hours of holiday songs for Punk, Ska, Metal, Rap, Folk, and more!

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Here's how to donate to help my friend, Chris Ruckus, after he suffered an Aneurysm. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chris-recover-from-aneurysm-and-medical-billsThis week we have the legendary, John Christianson, aka Little Johnny Christmas to talk about his journey into ska and playing trumpet for 40 years! He's played with everyone from Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Ballyhoo, 311, all the way to his current time with Ice Nine KillsFollow me everywhere ‪@TheSkaMailman‬ and check out my Spooky Skalloween Playlist!Including my new singles, "Dr. Skankenstein and Monster Mosh"Write to meThe Ska MailmanPO Box 4351Boise, ID 83711This show is part of the Never A Phase Network. Follow us ‪@NeverAPhaseNetwork‬ #ska #punk #skapunk #reggae #podcast #WarpedTour #NeverAPhaseNetwork #nostalgia