by Cheska Colombo
ON THE IMPOSSIBLE POD is a thirteen episode song-by-song breakdown of the instant classic punk album "On The Impossible Past" by The Menzingers. We're digging into the recurring themes, the unsung melodies and the visceral emotional responses that only a Menzingers song can evoke. Hosted by Cheska Colombo/various friendzingers and produced by Angry Papa Entertainment
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Publishing Since
8/30/2019
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June 9, 2021
<p><strong>We’re back, baby! At least, for one episode to hold you over until the world gets back to normal. In our first episode of a very loosely structured Season 2, we discuss SUNDAY MORNING with poet Neil Hilborn. From lyrical brotherly love to different takes on hypothetical depressive episodes, Neil and Cheska dig into each and every lyric of this earlier Menzos track and the mental health/companionship journey it takes us through. Come for the wild conjecture about electric skies, and stay for Neil’s list of the 3 worst areas to drive through in the US.</strong></p> <p><strong>Find Neil's amazing work, his books, and information on his writing workshop at </strong><a href="https://neilhilborn.com/"><strong>neilhilborn.com</strong></a><strong>, and follow him @neilicorn on </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/neilicorn"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>/</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/neilicorn/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>. Additionally, </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/b0BXkPp1zsE"><strong>here's my favorite of his poems</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p><strong>----------------</strong></p> <p>ON THE IMPOSSIBLE POD is a song-by-song breakdown of the many bangers from Scranton, PA punk band, The Menzingers. We're digging into the recurring themes, the unsung melodies and the visceral emotional responses that only a Menzingers song can evoke.</p> <p>Hosted by Cheska Colombo/various friendzingers and produced by Angry Papa Entertainment</p> <p>Audio recording, production, editing and artwork by Cheska Colombo of Angry Papa Entertainment</p> <p>Check out Cheska’s other podcast <a href="https://linktr.ee/asnypod"><u>Aint Scene Nothing Yet</u></a></p> <p>All external song information derived from the lyrics themselves, Genius.com, Reddit AMAs and various interviews. Opinions stated on this podcast are those of the host and guests and may not necessarily represent those of the songwriters, as this is a fan analysis.</p> <p>Podcast cover photo taken/modeled by <a href="http://sakibatch.storenvy.com/"><u>Bobbi Van Etten</u></a><u><br> </u>Episode cover photo of Lake Ariel by <strong>Brandon Finnegan</strong><a href="http://sakibatch.storenvy.com/"><br> </a><br> Theme music by<a href="https://www.fiverr.com/customdrumloops/write-you-a-customized-instrumental-song?source=order_page_summary_gig_link_title&funnel=d41bd822-7d46-4a69-be7e-7a02ce8dab6e"> Ryan Heenan</a></p> <p>Want more podcasts? We recommend <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6wHsuL57gLVSfXR6U5geYm"><u><strong>James Crowley's Infinite Playlist</strong></u></a></p>
June 17, 2020
<p><strong>TW: Episode contains mentions of suicide, drug abuse, PTSD and the police (just because they’re mentioned in the song - it should be known this is a strictly ACAB podcast and if you don't like it, bye)</strong></p> <p><strong>Rounding out our exploration of the On The Impossible Past album, we finally come to Freedom Bridge. Jason Yablon (of album-themed ice cream </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/catharticconfections/"><u><strong>Cathartic Confections</strong></u></a><strong> fame) visited the studio in December 2019 to chat with Cheska about the various characters this song highlights, connections to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (or a lack thereof), and how this track follows a popular songwriting style from the 60s. One of the heavier conversations we’ve had on the show, we’re talking about capitalism (again) and what it’s like to see the people around you fall victim to circumstance.</strong></p> <p><strong>This wraps up the 13 songs on On The Impossible Past - and once the smoke of COVID-19 clears, we will have plenty of new episodes spanning the Menzingers entire catalogue. Stick with us, listen back to all 13 episodes, and hang in there, friends.</strong></p> <p><strong>I’d be remiss if I didn’t recognise the contentious times we’re putting this episode out during. BLACK LIVES MATTER. BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER. Please consider donating to or supporting the following organizations/individuals in need in whatever way you can:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.phillybailfund.org/"><u><strong>Philly Bail Fund</strong></u></a><u><strong><br> </strong></u><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/showing-up-for-morris-home?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&fbclid=IwAR2QUwtOpJbqR3Cm9YlLdxYBvIfmyOcZ-RhHcs_PJTX-nCcmV_68FNDl020"><u><strong>Morris Home</strong></u></a><u><strong> (GoFundme)<br> Lakay Nou </strong></u><strong>(CashApp: $</strong>wrevoluntionary) <strong>"</strong>More than 50 Philadelphians experiencing homelessness — supported by volunteers and donations — have formed an encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to call on the city to provide low-income housing and improve treatment of the homeless. <a href="https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-protest-encampment-ben-franklin-parkway-tents-20200612.html?fbclid=IwAR243s8hZVcDKthnJJQcmRuLo3n1E2iGrErgcFnZpzfT6DfuKqbyqz7W85U">More Info.</a><u><strong><br> </strong></u></p> <p><strong>------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p><strong>Audio recording, production, editing and artwork by Cheska Colombo of Angry Papa Entertainment</strong></p> <p><strong>Check out Cheska’s other podcast </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/asnypod"><u><strong>Aint Scene Nothing Yet</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>All external song information derived from the lyrics themselves, Genius.com, Reddit AMAs and various interviews. Opinions stated on this podcast are those of the host and guests and may not necessarily represent those of the songwriters, as this is a fan analysis.</strong></p> <p><strong>Podcast cover photo taken/modeled by </strong><a href="http://sakibatch.storenvy.com/"><u><strong>Bobbi Van Etten</strong></u><strong><br> </strong></a><strong>Episode art photo of Freedom Bridge taken by </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lakeeriemonster/"><u><strong>Brandon Finnegan</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Theme music by</strong><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/customdrumloops/write-you-a-customized-instrumental-song?source=order_page_summary_gig_link_title&funnel=d41bd822-7d46-4a69-be7e-7a02ce8dab6e"><strong> Ryan Heenan</strong></a></p> <p>Want more podcasts? We recommend <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6wHsuL57gLVSfXR6U5geYm"><u><strong>James Crowley's Infinite Playlist</strong></u></a></p>
March 12, 2020
From the irresistible count-in to the unique song structure and slow build to the song’s climax - I Can’t Seem To Tell is undeniably killer. Craig Shay (Cold Wrecks/Answering Machine/funny on Twitter) joins Cheska to talk about the song’s earlier iteration and how it influenced the final product, early and often forgotten bangers, which Menzingers songs should/should not be reimagined as R&B songs and how every Menzingers fan is 38. Period. Craig’s band Cold Wrecks has new music coming soon and gets to play the same cruise as The Menzingers & more at Booze Cruise Festival in Hamburg this summer. Listen to Answering Machine’s new song Cherry Coke now or I will catch you in the CVS parking lot (I like this song a lot). _________________________________ Audio recording, production, editing and artwork by Cheska Colombo of Angry Papa Entertainment Check out Cheska’s other podcast Aint Scene Nothing Yet All external song information derived from the lyrics themselves, Genius.com, Reddit AMAs and various interviews. Opinions stated on this podcast are those of the host and guests and may not necessarily represent those of the songwriters, as this is a fan analysis. Podcast cover photo taken/modeled by Bobbi Van Etten Theme music by Ryan Heenan Want more podcasts? We recommend James Crowley's Infinite Playlist
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ON THE IMPOSSIBLE POD is a thirteen episode song-by-song breakdown of the instant classic punk album "On The Impossible Past" by The Menzingers. We're digging into the recurring themes, the unsung melodies and the visceral emotional responses that only a Menzingers song can evoke.
Hosted by Cheska Colombo/various friendzingers and produced by Angry Papa Entertainment
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