E314 - Punk Rock Pinball's Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes, Alkaline Trio) & Stephanie Wysocki - Top 5 Bands Who Should Have Their Own Pinball Machine

E314 - Punk Rock Pinball's Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes, Alkaline Trio) & Stephanie Wysocki - Top 5 Bands Who Should Have Their Own Pinball Machine

Author: O3L Media January 27, 2026 Duration: 1:24:16
Ever since we were young lads, we played the silver ball. From Pacific Beach to Scottsdale, we must have played them all. But you ain't seen nothing like this in any podcast hall. This week, these lads sure talk a mean pinball! Many musicians have been honored with their own branded pinball tables - from The Beatles, The Stones, and Elton John to Iron Maiden, Rush, and Guns n' Roses. What are some other bands who are deserving of their own machine? This week's conversation is fueled by fantasy and fun, as we welcome one of the coolest couples in the world - Mike Felumlee (drummer for Smoking Popes) and Stephanie Wysocki. Mike & Steph have combined their shared passion of raw rock n' roll and pinball into Punk Rock Pinball. They co-host the wonderful podcast of the same name, and host tournaments and live shows at the Punk Rock Pinball HQ. The goal is to foster a scene that feels welcoming, fun,and DIY at any skill level...not intimidating or gatekept. On the fun-o-meter, this episode pretty much gets the high score. Take that, Tommy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the sonic landscape of the '70s, '80s, and '90s with Only Three Lads-Classic Alternative Music Podcast. Hosted by Uncle Gregg and Brett Vargo, this podcast is a weekly conversation with a rotating cast of "Third Lads" who share their deep knowledge and personal passion for the era's defining sounds. Each episode feels like hanging out with friends who can't wait to tell you about a forgotten B-side or argue the merits of a classic album. You'll hear curated Top Five lists, behind-the-scenes stories, and spirited discussions that span the entire alternative spectrum-from the raw energy of punk and the shimmering hooks of power pop to the dense atmospheres of shoegaze and the gritty rebellion of grunge. The show thrives on discovery, whether revisiting a new wave classic or unpacking a Britpop phenomenon. More than just a retrospective, this podcast captures the ongoing conversation and community around the music. It’s a space for both lifelong fans and curious newcomers to find common ground in a shared love for the artists and anthems that built a genre. Tune in for the insightful, often humorous, and always genuine chat that makes this podcast a destination for anyone who believes great music never gets old.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
E267  - Smoking Popes' Josh Caterer - Top 5 Albums of 1995, Vol. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:19
From Britpop to Beanie Babies, 1995 was da bomb! So much so, in fact, that we thought it would be pretty phat if we revisited the albums of the year in a Volume 2 episode. As if! This week's Third Lad, singer/songwriter/…
Crikey!  It's an O3L Guide to Record Store Day 2025! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
It’s not Record Store Day without a special bonus episode from your friends at Only Three Lads. OK, so it is actually still is Record Store Day regardless on Saturday, April 12th…but hopefully we can help in some way as…
E265 (or E1 of "Only Two Bros") - Top 5 Bro-Country Songs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:53
Call it an O3L spin-off. Call it a new direction. But after 264 episodes discussing classic alternative music, we (Gregg Gunner and Brett Maverick) decided that it was finally time to devote ourselves to our true musical…
E262 - Alan D. Boyd (Movieland) - Top 5 Shoegaze Albums of the '90s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:37
Yeah, we'll make the same disclaimer we made the last time we talked about shoegaze. We know the term is polarizing. We realize that it was coined by the press as a term of derision for what had previously been known as…
E260 - Tracey Vath (WUT) - The 5 W's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:08
We're getting all investigative this week as we address songs that cover the "5 W's" - who, why, when, where...and WUT! Yes, that's right, W-U-T. Because our Third Lad this week is the utterly delightful Tracey Vath, bas…