Ep488: Mike Kennerty - Record Collector - All American Rejects

Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects is a serious record nerd! Here he shares about his hobby, his collection, the rarities, the grails and the vinyl catalog of The All American Rejects, Screeching Weasel and more!

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects
• Whether Mike considers himself a "record nerd"
• Mike's history of collecting vinyl since the 1980s
• Valuable records in Mike's collection
• His purchase of Misfits records in the mid-2000s
• Mike's extensive collection of seven-inches and LPs
• Finding rare No Effects record in Japan for $12
• Mike's approach when visiting record stores
• His focus on punk records and international versions
• Whether Mike buys duplicate copies of records
• Multiple versions of Misfits' "Walk Among Us" in his collection
• Mike's collection of memorabilia beyond records (zines, flyers)
• Custom record shelving from closed Hastings stores
• Holy grail records Mike still wants (Misfits' "Cough/Cool")
• Most he's paid for a record ($600 for Fear)
• Thinking about vinyl during recording and production process
• Creating different masters for digital versus vinyl releases
• Experience with rejecting test pressings that aren't satisfactory
• Trouble with recent Screeching Weasel record pressing
• Update on All American Rejects' current status
• Their cover of "Flagpole Sitta" as first new material
• Band dynamic after not recording together since 2017
• Upcoming singles "Sandbox" and "Easy Come Easy Go"
• Availability of All American Rejects albums on vinyl
• Status of master recordings following Universal Music fire
• Challenge of finding 24-bit masters for vinyl reissues
• Working with other producers in All American Rejects
• Mike's early band Mr. Crispy and DIY label
• Saving Taco Bell wages to release 7-inch records
• The Oklahoma punk scene in the 1990s
• Mike's love for All and Descendants
• Favorite record shops around the world
• Rarest items in Mike's collection
• His home audio setup for playing records
• Future plans for All American Rejects in 2025

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