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This week, In Defense of Ska becomes Song Exploder… or, rather, SKA Exploder. The Kilograms’ Sammy Kay and Joe Gittleman (also of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) join the hosts to dissect songs from their respective catalogues. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Firstly, the gang breaks down Gittleman’s song “Chores,” which is taken from his brand new solo album Hold Up. Then, the group launches into a discussion about Kay’s “How Fast to Run,” off his upcoming album July 1960. Finally, the two give a peek into The Kilograms’ track “Can’t Be Beat.”

Elsewhere, Kay and Gittleman talk about Black Sand Relief, the benefit compilation for Michelle Ska featuring The Kilograms’ song “Who Am I.” The pair also touch on the influence of the people of Maui, their relation to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and what makes a perfect song, with Magnetic Fields’ “Papa Was a Rodeo” and Cher’s “Believe” being tossed up as key examples.

Listen to all of this and more on this episode of In Defense of Ska, and make sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Fans can also get early and ad-free episodes by joining the IDOS Patreon, and don’t forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here. Additionally, you can support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy of his book, In Defense of Ska. The 2nd, expanded edition will be released in October 2024.