Pick It Up: The Ultimate Ska Punk Playlist with Reel Big Fish’s Scott Klopfenstien

This week I’m joined by Scott Klopfenstein—multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and frontman of The Littlest Man Band, as well as his tenure with Reel Big Fish & The Scholars. Together, we’re skanking our way through ska history to build the ultimate ska punk playlist, featuring anthems from every era and decade of the genre’s evolution.

From third-wave ska classics and ‘90s Warped Tour favorites to modern ska punk standouts and underground gems, we’re celebrating the energy, horns, and heart that make ska punk such a lasting and influential part of the alternative music scene. Whether you’re a longtime rude boy or just discovering the genre, this mix captures the full spectrum of ska punk’s infectious spirit.

We also chat with Scott about his recent work, including The Littlest Man Band’s singles “Just Like You” and “Sidle Up,” his collaboration on the Lo(u)ser track “No Hope,” and the 2022 remaster and re-release of Better Book Ends, the beloved 2004 album that helped define his post-Reel Big Fish era.

If you’re craving an upbeat, horn-filled ride through ska punk’s past, present, and future, this episode hits all the right notes—so grab your checkered Vans and turn it up!

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