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Pop-Punk & Pizza

by Noelle Matonis

Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests from bands in your local scene to internationally established artists such as Motion City Soundtrack, Reel Big Fish, Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake, Stand Atlantic and more! The interviews usually take place while eating pizza. About The HostNoelle has worked as a DJ and the Assistant Promotions Director at North Central College’s radio station, WONC FM 89.1 in Naperville, as well as created and hosted her own specialty show from the ground up, called Vocal Distortion, on which she played many different heavy genres with screaming vocals, such as heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and interviewed bands and artists with a few different co-hosts. She joined Pop-Punk & Pizza in Sept. 2022, and took over as host and producer in Oct. 2022 when Jacques LaMore stepped down.

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  1. Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest | Interview | #RiotFest

    I had a chance to chat with Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest! We talked about Sincere Engin-beer, bands she's currently listening to, their recent album Probable Claws, and more! #SincereEngineer #Riotfest #interview

  2. The Blank | goth punk | Interview

    One of the mics wasn't working and I didn't realize it until I watched the video :( sry abt that #theblank #goth #punk #interview

  3. Field Hockey at Summerfest

    I talked with Field Hockey at Summerfest

  4. Reaction to Waterparks new song Better Than Therapy

    Reacting to Waterparks new song "Better Than Therapy"

  5. Marina City on being on The Voice, new music & more

    I talked with Ryan Argast of Marina City about being on American Idol and The Voice, their new EP Reflections Vol. II, their worst show, favorite venue to play in Chicago, unexpected influences, and more! #alternative #altrock #marinacity

  6. Reacting to the Riot Fest lineup (by the pool)

    Sit by the pool with me while I talk about the Riot Fest 2026 lineup! #riotfest #punk #poppunk

  7. Stay Out on playing a show in a Denny's, The Punk Rock Museum, Warped Tour

    I talked with pop punk band from the Bay area, Stay Out, about playing a show in a Denny's, The Pennywise garage in The Punk Rock Museum, a Warped Tour block party, Fan Fest, their upcoming album, good pizza, and more!

  8. REACTION to Frozen Soul ft. Gerard Way NEW SONG

    Watch on YouTube to actually see my reaction lol: https://youtu.be/WBgbJyPQP6c?si=o2Rb56A5bjKRl84-

  9. Crash The Net on albums vs. singles & the pizza capital of the U.S.

    I talked with Crash The Net about albums vs. singles, the pizza capital of the U.S., how they got started, and more! #interview #poppunk #podcast

  10. MCR5 was LEAKED?! (completely), Green Day at Superbowl, & more music news

    My Chemical Romance's unreleased album The Paper Kingdom was LEAKED?! (completely), plus Green Day at Superbowl, the Kurt Cobain mystery, & Britney Spears selling her music catalogue #mcr5 #paperkingdom #musicnews

  11. One's Own Haven | interview

    I talked with One's Own Haven about which Green Day album they would eliminate (besides Father of All), an unexpected mishap on tour, their favorite show to play, their favorite pizza, what gear they want for Christmas, and more!

  12. Helmet - Page Hamilton | Riot Fest 2025 interview

    Sofie interviewed Helmet at Riot Fest 2025!

  13. The Wonder Years - Dan Campbell | Riot Fest 2025 interview

    I interviewed Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years at Riot Fest 2025!

  14. Shonen Knife | Riot Fest 2025 interview

    I interviewed Shonen Knife at Riot Fest 2025!

  15. All At Once on opening for PTV & Frank Iero

    I talked with All At Once about opening for Frank Iero & The Future Violents as their first live show they ever played, their new single, upcoming music, and more! Listen to All At Once: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7riZx... / all-at-once Website: https://www.weareallatonce.com/ Follow All At...

  16. HAUNTER upcoming EP, anime, ghost pepper pizza

    HAUNTER talks about their upcoming EP, having their song played on SiriusXM, anime, ghost pepper pizza, and more! #poppunk #Music #podcast #interview #band #newmusic #haunter Listen to HAUNTER on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTz... Follow HAUNTER on socials:...

  17. Emo band from Texas Like Ghosts on collabs & upcoming EP

    I talked with Like Ghosts, an emo band from Texas on collaborating with Ryan Cabrera (who has written hits for Avril Lavigne) and with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, favorite venues, local bands they would collab with, bands that influenced them, Warped Tour spelling their band name wrong,...

  18. The 1-800s on upcoming album 10 Compressors | interview

    I talked with local Grammy Award-winning band The 1-800s about '10 Compressors'--their upcoming no-skip album, their unique 10-step process, fave pizza, and lots more! Catch them live at Cobra Lounge for their 10 Compressors release show July 5! Tickets:...

  19. Metal Legend Gene Hoglan on upcoming Dark Angel album | Episode 280

    I talked with the legendary and prolific heavy metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Testament) about Dark Angel's comeback and 'Extinction Level Event', their upcoming album that will be their first release since 1991's 'Time Does Not Heal'. Listen to their first…

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  20. Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview | Episode 279

    Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview

  21. FieldHockey debuts new song + review & interview | Episode 278

    Exclusive first listen/premiere of FieldHockey's new single "Common Trope". PLUS a review and interview! Listen to FieldHockey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fkx38Pp1N6rqnhiQ2rRWr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fieldhockey/1496468939 Follow FieldHockey on socials:...

  22. Chicago band With Patience new album soon, upcoming shows | Episode 277

    With Patience, a Chicago band with post-hardcore influence, talks about upcoming album Triptych, new single "It's Time", recording in their basement studio, their upcoming show with Orlock and Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago May 10, and more! Listen to With Patience:...

  23. The Sleights release new music, announce album & tour | Episode 276

    I talked with Luke, the singer/guitarist of The Sleights about their upcoming album This One's Gonna Hurt, collabing with Jen of The Bombpops on a song, his favorite songs to play live, favorite local venues and bands, and more! Pre-Order This One's Gonna Hurt out April 25:...

  24. Controlled Chaos record store owner - Interview | Episode 275

    I talked with Josh, the owner of Controlled Chaos in Bolingbrook, about how he became a record store owner, music/bands he recommends, why going to a record store is better than buying online, almost joining Cheerleader Roadkill, his fave pizza places, and more!! Check out Controlled Chaos:...

  25. Slackin' Idle: pop punk from Canada | Episode 274

    I chatted with Slackin' Idle about how they started out, whether the Warped Tour or WWWY lineup is better, the importance of social media in promoting music, the best pizza place in Canada, and more! #poppunk #newmusic #band Listen to Slackin' Idle:...

  26. Cheerleader Roadkill new album, upcoming tour & more! | Episode 273

    I chatted with local Chicago band Cheerleader Roadkill about their debut album 'Golf Course Intercourse' out now, how they met, their upcoming tour with The Jins, working with Bandit Booking, inspirations, jelly on pizza, and more! Listen to Cheerleader Roadkill: YouTube Music:...

  27. Ranking all My Chemical Romance albums | Episode 272

    Ranking every My Chemical Romance album with Aidan Valentine of Superglue! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Patreon:...

  28. Top 5 Albums of 2024 | Episode 271

    Ranking my top 5 favorite albums of 2024! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Patreon:...

  29. Aidan Valentine's Record Collection | #poppunk | Episode 270

    Aidan Valentine and I talking about some of the pop-punk albums in his record collection! Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aid... Follow Aidan Valentine: / aidanjvalentine Follow Superglue: / supergluetheband Listen to Aidan Valentine:...

  30. Pop-Punk artist to watch: Aidan Valentine | new music | Episode 269

    I chatted with Aidan Valentine on his most recent singles and new music coming soon! #aidanvalentine Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aidanvalentine1/dont-go/ Follow Aidan Valentine: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjvalentine/ Follow Superglue:...

  31. JoeyCXP & Walk on Mars release new collab "Resuscitate" | Episode 268

    I talked with JoeyCXP again and Mary Jo Swank of Walk On Mars for the first time about their new collab single "RESUSCITATE"; plus things they wish were different about the pop-punk scene, what they've been listening to recently & more! Listen to "RESUSCITATE" here!:...

  32. Top 5 Halloween covers | Episode 267

    Ranking my top 5 Halloween-themed covers by alternative/pop-punk bands! Happy Halloween!! Check out our merch store! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/...

  33. Aidan Valentine talks new single "Deadbeat", Warped Tour | Episode 266

    I talked with Aidan Valentine, the drummer of Wisconsin band Superglue, about his new solo project, new single "Deadbeat", his thoughts on Warped Tour coming back, and more! Listen to "Deadbeat" by Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/track/0GvPWt8eT7OzjBBg43aulX Follow Aidan on socials:...

  34. joey CXP talks new EP Candy Crush | 265

    I talked with joey CXP about his new EP out now called Candy Crush, the pop-punk scene in NJ, getting a master's degree in computer science, the term "emo", anime, pizza, and more! Listen to Candy Crush: https://www.joeycxp.com/music Follow joey CXP on socials: Instagram:...

  35. Calling All Captains talk new EP "(e)motion sickness", Warped Tour & more! | episode 264

    I talked with Calling All Captains about their new EP titled (e)motion sickness; their experience of Warped Tour and if they would want it to come back, working with Jaime of Pierce The Veil on their EP; who each member would be in a court of king, queen, jester, and knight; and more! Listen to...

  36. Broken Demeanor talk new EP, Cruel Universe & more! | episode 263

    I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!! Check out Broken Demeanor's EP 'Where Is Home?' out now!...

  37. Northbound talks upcoming album 'Juniper' | episode 262

    I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which state has better pizza - Florida or California? FFO: The Starting Line, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41...

  38. #261: Cruel Universe | horror hardcore

    Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medievally-clad guy is that introduces them at shows; plus a track-by-track explanation of the songs…

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  39. #260: NOFX tribute and new album coming soon from NJ hardcore band PISSED!

    I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds! Pre-order The Lies That Bind here:...

  40. #259: Definitely Maybe talks Snüzfest, upcoming music

    I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more! Listen to Definitely Maybe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920 Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at...

  41. #258: Gold Steps at Bottom Lounge

    Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more! Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow Gold...

  42. #257: MKNLY at Bottom Lounge

    I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more! Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow…

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  43. #256: CAN I START MY OWN RECORD STORE? | Advice from a record store owner

    I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials! Facebook:...

  44. #254: Taken Days

    In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to…

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  45. #255: UNWELL

    I talked with UNWELL, a recently formed band that infuses pop-punk with metalcore, about their new album out now "Trial and Error", touring with Alesana, the message behind their music, and more! Listen to Trial & Error! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sTMelNHrKXdBVr2xvKh4t Apple Music:...

  46. #253: Ranking our top 5 spooky punk songs | Maggot House

    Spooky punk solo artist Maggot House and I talk about our favorite horror themed/spooky punk and pop-punk songs in this special Halloween episode! Plus we talk about Maggot House's new album out now: How to Talk to Extraterrestrials, and more! Listen to How to Talk to Extraterrestrials: Spotify:...

  47. #252: Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket at T1 Fest

    Last weekend, I went to T1 Fest, a festival created to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, and talked with Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket about song titles, upcoming music, tours, and more! Listen to Teenage Bottlerocket: Bandcamp:...

  48. #251: Nick Karcher

    I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an independent artist, and more! Listen to "The Hard Bitter Truth": https://ffm.to/thehardbittertruth...

  49. #250: Jake Bédel of Free The Witness

    In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, opening for Descendents and Sum 41, playing the Punk in Drublic festival, and more! PRE-SAVE...

  50. #249: Tightwire

    In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom, and more! Listen to 'Head Full of Snakes' by Tightwire: https://orcd.co/HeadFullOfSnakes Follow...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Pop-Punk & Pizza is a weekly podcast featuring guests from bands in your local scene to internationally established artists such as Motion City Soundtrack, Reel Big Fish, Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake, Stand Atlantic and more! The interviews usually take place while eating pizza. About The HostNoelle has worked as a DJ and the Assistant Promotions Director at North Central College’s radio station, WONC FM 89.1 in Naperville, as well as created and hosted her own specialty show from the ground up, called Vocal Distortion, on which she played many different heavy genres with screaming vocals, such as heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and interviewed bands and artists with a few different co-hosts. She joined Pop-Punk & Pizza in Sept. 2022, and took over as host and producer in Oct. 2022 when Jacques LaMore stepped down.

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Noelle Matonis

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