O is for On the Impossible Past

This week on P is for Punk, we're taking a deep dive into On the Impossible Past by The Menzingers,  a modern punk classic that helped define the sound and storytelling of the 2010s. Track by track, we break down the musical composition, lyrical themes, and emotional weight behind each song. This is an album built on memory, regret, growing up, and the moments that stick with you whether you want them to or not. I'm joined by my friend Josh for this episode, and we dig into why this record continues to resonate, how it blends punk energy with heartland storytelling, and where it stands in the larger punk landscape.