With the departure of guitarist Greg Wood in late 2006, Punchline welcomed their talented hometown friend Jon Belan into the band, setting the stage for an era of change and artistic exploration. From the exciting tours that took them all the w

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Jun 14th, 2023 1h 11m

The current Punchline lineup of Steve, Chris, Cory, and Trevor discuss the 37 Everywhere episode of A Band Called Punchline. This episode is a loose and fun conversation that dives deeper into many aspects of the main episode.Go to http://www.

Ep. 5: 37 Everywhere

May 31st, 2023 2h 46m

In early 2005, Punchline faced a career crossroads with the departure of guitarist and vocalist Paul Menotiades. With determination on high in the face of adversity, the original three members turned to longtime friend Greg Wood — a shredding g

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Apr 4th, 2023 55m 58s

The current Punchline lineup of Steve, Chris, Cory, and Trev discuss the Action episode of A Band Called Punchline. This fun, loose conversation dives into everything from microphone choices to memories of the era, and it's the perfect suppleme

Ep. 4: Action

Mar 7th, 2023 2h 7m

In the summer of 2003, Punchline headed to Chicago to record their Fueled By Ramen debut full-length Action with up-and-coming producer Sean O’Keefe. These 12 heartfelt and energetic songs would expose the band to a bigger audience than ever be

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Jun 16th, 2022 1h

Chris, Steve, Trev, and Cory dive deeper into all things Rewind EP, from musical trends of the era to record label excitement. Laugh and learn with the boys in this loose and fun Episode 3 recap.Don't forget to check out the new Punchline sin

Ep. 3: The Rewind EP

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 12m

By 2002, things had kicked into high gear for Punchline. They had decided to pursue music full-time, and relentless touring soon followed. Grassroots promotion and a DIY outlook had helped them gain a strong following, especially in their homet

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May 12th, 2022 55m 8s

The current Punchline lineup of Steve, Chris, Cory, and Trevor dive deep into the Major Motion Picture episode of A Band Called Punchline. The guys reminisce about memories from this era, including everything from old friends to guerilla market

Ep. 2: Major Motion Picture

Apr 28th, 2022 53m 1s

By late 1999, there was no turning back for Punchline. They had made the important step of adding a fourth member, and they wasted no time getting back in the studio. This led to the recording of Major Motion Picture, an 8 song album that was p

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Apr 14th, 2022 41m 21s

The current Punchline lineup of Chris, Steve, Cory, and Trevor have an in-depth discussion about Episode 1 of A Band Called Punchline. Topics of conversation include big babies, big pants, questionable old songs, questionable old t-shirts, skan

Ep. 1: The Early Years

Mar 31st, 2022 57m 25s

1997 saw the passing the Princess Diana, the rise of Tiger Woods, and the emergence of El Niño. At the same time, in the small town of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, it also saw the birth of the band Punchline. Started on a whim by three high sc

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An Introduction to A Band Called Punchline

Feb 10th, 2022 1m 54s

Welcome to the A Band Called Punchline podcast. This will serve as an audio documentary to tell the unique story of an independent rock band from Pittsburgh.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices