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This Was The Scene Podcast

Mike Doyle

Booking Overview

This is a music-history interview podcast focused on the late-1990s and early-2000s punk, emo, post-hardcore, and alternative-rock scenes, typically featuring musicians and band members from that era. Suitable pitches include veteran or active members of influential scene bands, DIY and independent-label artists, and touring musicians with relevant stories about records, festivals, touring, or scene history; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established within a niche but generally below mainstream celebrity level.

Metrics

Episodes: 292

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.5k subscribers

Instagram: 5.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike@drive80.com

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Host

Mike Doyle - Musician associated with Lanemeyer and host of a podcast about the late-1990s and early-2000s punk scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Current or former members of notable late-1990s and early-2000s punk, emo, post-hardcore, pop-punk, or alternative-rock bands, especially musicians with substantial touring, recording, festival, label, or scene-history experience.
Required Achievements:  
Released influential or well-known records within the punk, emo, or alternative-rock scenes, Performed at major punk and alternative-music festivals or on Warped Tour, Signed with or released music through recognized independent or major labels, Maintained a long-term career in touring or independent music

Recent Guest Discussions

Roger Camero - No Motiv, Vagrant Records, Warped Tour, Touring, The Band’s History, And Appearing In Not Another Teen Movie.

Adam Fletcher - The Copyrights, Red Scare Records, No Idea Records, The Fest, Touring, And The DIY Punk Scene.

Nic Newsham - Gatsbys American Dream, Fearless Records, Warped Tour, Songwriting, Touring, And The Band’s Reunion.

Zach Gehring - Mae, Destination: Beautiful, The Everglow, Songwriting, Religion, Touring, And Charitable Work.

Jason Reece - The Band’s Early Scene History, Merge And Interscope Records, Source Tags & Codes, Live Performances, Recording, And Streaming.

Recent Topics

Music, Punk Rock, Emo, Pop Punk, Diy Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Ep. 292: Johnny Booth w/ Andrew Herman

October 09, 2026

Follow my Instagram Join my Street Team! Give me money on my Patreon If you love music, there's a really cool new game called Verse Versus you should check out. A buddy of mine launched his first card game where he stripped away the melody and gave you just the lyrics to see if you can figure out the song, and it's a lot harder than you think. Check them out at verse-versus.com and see how well you really know your music. Johnny Booth is a Long Island-based hardcore band known for blending cr...

Ep. 291: No Motiv w/ Roger Camero

September 11, 2026

Follow my Instagram Join my Street Team! Give me money on my Patreon No Motiv is a punk rock band from Oxnard, California, that emerged from the Southern California scene in the mid-1990s. Known for blending melodic punk, post-hardcore, and emotionally charged songwriting, the band built a loyal following through energetic records and relentless touring. They released several albums through Vagrant Records, including And the Sadness Prevails…, Diagram for Healing, and Daylight Breaking. Over ...

Ep. 290: The Copyrights w/ Adam Fletcher

August 28, 2026

Follow my Instagram Join my Street Team! Give me money on my Patreon The Copyrights are a punk rock band from Carbondale, Illinois, known for their fast, melodic sound and sharp, hook-heavy songwriting. Formed in 2002, the band draws heavily from the classic pop-punk tradition of bands like Screeching Weasel, The Queers, and Dillinger Four. Over the years, they've released a steady run of albums packed with short, energetic songs that balance humor, frustration, and everyday life. They've bui...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with This Was The Scene Podcast?

This Was The Scene Podcast is hosted by Mike Doyle. Its publicly listed email is mike@drive80.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This Was The Scene Podcast?

The publicly listed email for This Was The Scene Podcast: mike@drive80.com.

How many listeners does This Was The Scene Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates This Was The Scene Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Was The Scene Podcast?

This Was The Scene Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Current or former members of notable late-1990s and early-2000s punk, emo, post-hardcore, pop-punk, or alternative-rock bands, especially musicians with substantial touring, recording, festival, label, or scene-history experience. Common among recent guests: Released influential or well-known records within the punk, emo, or alternative-rock scenes; Performed at major punk and alternative-music festivals or on Warped Tour; Signed with or released music through recognized independent or major labels. Recent guests include Roger Camero, Adam Fletcher, and Nic Newsham.

How hard is it to get booked on This Was The Scene Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does This Was The Scene Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Punk Rock, Emo, Pop Punk, and Diy Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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