Aftershow_Ben
@benthompson21.bsky.social
Cohost of The Aftershow, a music podcast about musicians from the 80s-00s and what they're up to now
Our interview with Andrew Everding, formerly of Thursday, is live. Check it out now on Youtube: youtu.be/pEQBqsAGiYA
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Our interview with Andrew Everding, formerly of Thursday, is live. Check it out now on Youtube: youtu.be/pEQBqsAGiYA
We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Everding, former keyboardist for Thursday, on the podcast this week.
Andrew helped craft the iconic soundscapes of four massive records (swipe to see the albums!).
Full interview drops soon!
#AndrewEverding #ThursdayBand #EmoLegends #PostHardcore #MusicInterview
Andrew helped craft the iconic soundscapes of four massive records (swipe to see the albums!).
Full interview drops soon!
#AndrewEverding #ThursdayBand #EmoLegends #PostHardcore #MusicInterview
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Everding, former keyboardist for Thursday, on the podcast this week.
Andrew helped craft the iconic soundscapes of four massive records (swipe to see the albums!).
Full interview drops soon!
#AndrewEverding #ThursdayBand #EmoLegends #PostHardcore #MusicInterview
Andrew helped craft the iconic soundscapes of four massive records (swipe to see the albums!).
Full interview drops soon!
#AndrewEverding #ThursdayBand #EmoLegends #PostHardcore #MusicInterview
Which 5 songs were YOUR defining moments?
Build the ULTIMATE setlist, tracks only from the Andrew Everding era of Thursday! We want deep cuts & memories.
Tag the friend you were with when you saw them live! Hear our interview with Andrew this week.
#Thursday #PostHardcore #MusicHistory #Podcast
Build the ULTIMATE setlist, tracks only from the Andrew Everding era of Thursday! We want deep cuts & memories.
Tag the friend you were with when you saw them live! Hear our interview with Andrew this week.
#Thursday #PostHardcore #MusicHistory #Podcast
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Which 5 songs were YOUR defining moments?
Build the ULTIMATE setlist, tracks only from the Andrew Everding era of Thursday! We want deep cuts & memories.
Tag the friend you were with when you saw them live! Hear our interview with Andrew this week.
#Thursday #PostHardcore #MusicHistory #Podcast
Build the ULTIMATE setlist, tracks only from the Andrew Everding era of Thursday! We want deep cuts & memories.
Tag the friend you were with when you saw them live! Hear our interview with Andrew this week.
#Thursday #PostHardcore #MusicHistory #Podcast
Wax, 22 Jacks, Side One Dummy, Pauly Shore, Comedy: Joe Sib talks about his career in music to his transition to stand-up comedian in this week's episode of The Aftershow, available now.
#musicpodcast #paulyshore #wax #sideonedummy #joesib #behindthemusic #punkrock
#musicpodcast #paulyshore #wax #sideonedummy #joesib #behindthemusic #punkrock
Joe Sib (Wax, 22 Jacks, SideOneDummy Records): From Punk to Punchlines
YouTube video by The Aftershow Podcast
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October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Wax, 22 Jacks, Side One Dummy, Pauly Shore, Comedy: Joe Sib talks about his career in music to his transition to stand-up comedian in this week's episode of The Aftershow, available now.
#musicpodcast #paulyshore #wax #sideonedummy #joesib #behindthemusic #punkrock
#musicpodcast #paulyshore #wax #sideonedummy #joesib #behindthemusic #punkrock
The second single and the disagreement: Joe Sib of Wax talks about the band's decision for their follow up to the MTV Buzz clip "California"
Find the full episode on The Aftershow later this week: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#behindthemusic #punkrock #musicvideos #spikejonze
Find the full episode on The Aftershow later this week: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#behindthemusic #punkrock #musicvideos #spikejonze
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The second single and the disagreement: Joe Sib of Wax talks about the band's decision for their follow up to the MTV Buzz clip "California"
Find the full episode on The Aftershow later this week: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#behindthemusic #punkrock #musicvideos #spikejonze
Find the full episode on The Aftershow later this week: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#behindthemusic #punkrock #musicvideos #spikejonze
this week, it's James Menefee of River City High and Fun Size. Join us for a look back at 2000s #poppunk and all the hype from the scene in Richmond.
James Menefee (River City High, Fun Size): Pouring Drinks for Your Former Tour Mates
YouTube video by The Aftershow Podcast
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October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
this week, it's James Menefee of River City High and Fun Size. Join us for a look back at 2000s #poppunk and all the hype from the scene in Richmond.
What happens to a musician's identity after leaving music? Rich Beddoe of Finger Eleven gives us his thoughts.
#theaftershow #fingereleven #musicidentity #aftertheband #behindthemusic
#theaftershow #fingereleven #musicidentity #aftertheband #behindthemusic
October 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What happens to a musician's identity after leaving music? Rich Beddoe of Finger Eleven gives us his thoughts.
#theaftershow #fingereleven #musicidentity #aftertheband #behindthemusic
#theaftershow #fingereleven #musicidentity #aftertheband #behindthemusic
Rich Beddoe of Finger Eleven dropped by our podcast this week for an intimate and candid conversation about his drumming, addiction, recovery and so much more. Episode available now
#musicpodcast #wherearetheynow #addiction #recovery #fingereleven #richbeddoe
#musicpodcast #wherearetheynow #addiction #recovery #fingereleven #richbeddoe
Rich Beddoe (Finger Eleven, Saint Asonia): Redemption, Regret, and Rock
YouTube video by The Aftershow Podcast
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October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Rich Beddoe of Finger Eleven dropped by our podcast this week for an intimate and candid conversation about his drumming, addiction, recovery and so much more. Episode available now
#musicpodcast #wherearetheynow #addiction #recovery #fingereleven #richbeddoe
#musicpodcast #wherearetheynow #addiction #recovery #fingereleven #richbeddoe
How did the Scream 3 soundtrack influence Finger Eleven's recording of their second album? Former drummer Rich Beddoe explains. Hear the full interview only on The Aftershow, later this week. #fingereleven #richbeddoe #behindthemusic #wherearetheynow
October 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How did the Scream 3 soundtrack influence Finger Eleven's recording of their second album? Former drummer Rich Beddoe explains. Hear the full interview only on The Aftershow, later this week. #fingereleven #richbeddoe #behindthemusic #wherearetheynow
$50 a month! that's what @sweetwaterrocks.bsky.social was paying for rent back in the 90s. Sure there were 6+ people living in the house, but it's still only $50 a month.
October 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
$50 a month! that's what @sweetwaterrocks.bsky.social was paying for rent back in the 90s. Sure there were 6+ people living in the house, but it's still only $50 a month.
On our latest episode, @sweetwaterrocks.bsky.social joins us to talk 90s seattle explosion, highs and lows of working with labels, the new album and so much more, check it out on Spotify
Adam Czeisler & Cole Peterson (SweetWater): From Grunge’s Fringe to New Beginnings
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October 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On our latest episode, @sweetwaterrocks.bsky.social joins us to talk 90s seattle explosion, highs and lows of working with labels, the new album and so much more, check it out on Spotify
The wonderful @kayhanley.bsky.social is our latest guest on The Aftershow. On this week's episode, Kay talks Letters To Cleo, Alt-Rock, Disney Soundtracks, and Fighting for Songwriters' Rights
Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform
Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform
Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo): From Boston Alt-Rock to Disney Soundtracks and Fighting for Songwriters' Rights
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September 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The wonderful @kayhanley.bsky.social is our latest guest on The Aftershow. On this week's episode, Kay talks Letters To Cleo, Alt-Rock, Disney Soundtracks, and Fighting for Songwriters' Rights
Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform
Listen now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 16 - a song with “and” or “&” in the title
Senses Fail's "The Priest and the Matador"
also - check out the interview I did with SF's Heath Saraceno on The Aftershow Podcast: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 16 - a song with “and” or “&” in the title
Senses Fail's "The Priest and the Matador"
also - check out the interview I did with SF's Heath Saraceno on The Aftershow Podcast: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
Senses Fail - The Priest and the Matador (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Vagrant Records
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 16 - a song with “and” or “&” in the title
Senses Fail's "The Priest and the Matador"
also - check out the interview I did with SF's Heath Saraceno on The Aftershow Podcast: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 16 - a song with “and” or “&” in the title
Senses Fail's "The Priest and the Matador"
also - check out the interview I did with SF's Heath Saraceno on The Aftershow Podcast: linktr.ee/theaftershow...
Episode 4 of The Aftershow featuring Alonza Bevan of #kulashaker is available now, find it on Spotify and other podcast platforms
Alonza Bevan (Kula Shaker): Psychedelia, Britpop’s Shadow, and 30 Years of Keeping the Magik Alive
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September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Episode 4 of The Aftershow featuring Alonza Bevan of #kulashaker is available now, find it on Spotify and other podcast platforms
Episode #3 is available now, find it on Spotify here with Heath Saraceno of #midtownband & #sensesfail open.spotify.com/episode/020Z...
September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Episode #3 is available now, find it on Spotify here with Heath Saraceno of #midtownband & #sensesfail open.spotify.com/episode/020Z...
#MusicChallenge
#WrongAnswersOnly
8/11 - Down
Mike Watt - "Drove Up From Pedro"
youtu.be/vLAKa2JgZbc?...
#WrongAnswersOnly
8/11 - Down
Mike Watt - "Drove Up From Pedro"
youtu.be/vLAKa2JgZbc?...
Drove Up From Pedro
YouTube video by Mike Muscarella
youtu.be
August 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#MusicChallenge
#WrongAnswersOnly
8/11 - Down
Mike Watt - "Drove Up From Pedro"
youtu.be/vLAKa2JgZbc?...
#WrongAnswersOnly
8/11 - Down
Mike Watt - "Drove Up From Pedro"
youtu.be/vLAKa2JgZbc?...
Recording podcast episode tonight with a pop punk vocalist from the mid 90s who toured with bands like Everclear and No Doubt among others
August 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Recording podcast episode tonight with a pop punk vocalist from the mid 90s who toured with bands like Everclear and No Doubt among others
#JulyYouAreASong
#MusicChallenge
July 25: A cover version you appreciate now more than ever
Sonic Youth covering The Carpenters' "Superstar"
#MusicChallenge
July 25: A cover version you appreciate now more than ever
Sonic Youth covering The Carpenters' "Superstar"
Sonic Youth - Superstar
YouTube video by SonicYouthVEVO
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#JulyYouAreASong
#MusicChallenge
July 25: A cover version you appreciate now more than ever
Sonic Youth covering The Carpenters' "Superstar"
#MusicChallenge
July 25: A cover version you appreciate now more than ever
Sonic Youth covering The Carpenters' "Superstar"
Guilt Within Your Head (2024 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Gits - Topic
youtu.be
July 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Running a test zoom with an absolute legend of a drummer this afternoon. hoping to record full episode next week!
July 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Running a test zoom with an absolute legend of a drummer this afternoon. hoping to record full episode next week!