In Defense of SKa EP 114: Chris Farren (Fake Problems, Antarctigo Vespucci)

Chris Farren doesn't know a lot about ska, despite his claim that he "practically invented modern ska guitar playing." However, he IS an amazing ska podcast guest. We discuss the various ways his non-ska career has intersected with ska and ska people. We also just wanted to hear Chris' amazing stories! Chris starts by reading us his texts from TikTok celebrity Mike Park [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1910307/9804572]. We also learn what it was like for Chris to collaborate with Jeff Rosenstock [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1910307/9804592]. Chris tells us about sharing a Cameo with Brian Fallon [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1910307/10511812], performing on the Chris Gethard [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1910307/11614648] Show. And, Chris tells us the one, single ska album he owned back in the day. You will never guess which one it was. (Hint: It was The Aquabats' Myths Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures Vol 2).  We also learn why best-selling author Dan Ozzi takes Chris' press photos (And also photos of Chris in front of Glenn Danzig's house). We also talk about Chris' iconic Smiths t-shirt (As seen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), The Cup (ie the greatest piece of merch ever invented), we hear his Martin Starr/hip hop story, and we learn why Chris took down his Born Hotline after 2 years!  Plus Chris updates his "How to be a punk celebrity" Vice article for inquiring punks in 2023.   Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/indefenseofska]