The Ataris - Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits

The Ataris - Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits

From The Pod Punk Cast by Duncan Smith + Scott Smith

June 12, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 1 · Episode 11

About this episode

The episode discusses The Ataris' album 'Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits', exploring its lyrics and the band's controversies.

Broken heart again today? Well we have just the episode for you.. "Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits" by The Ataris, was an instant classic when we finally decided to give it the attention it deserved. We unpack frontman Kris Roe's cinematic, diary-like lyrics, alongside the band's biggest controversies. So join us as we pull off the highway, and prepare ourselves for another losing streak! Official Site : https://theatarisband.com/ San Dimas High School Football Rules (video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQaRC3AKGI Bill & Ted Clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVle0kopfes Band Controversy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obAZYMPprsQ "A Bronx Tale" Clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt3-0P6-6f8 EPISODE PLAYLIST Apple - https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/the-pod-punk-cast-s1-e11-the-ataris-blue-skies/pl.u-6mo1ggKFZvZ0g5 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fFntpFbb0wFXu1EJzr6vx?si=bUrsywv_RjSd5vwWeTMydg&pi=uEIdTBhpSw6hH

People in this episode

Hosts: Duncan Smith, Scott Smith

Topics covered

  • The Ataris
  • music analysis
  • band controversies
  • lyric interpretation
  • punk rock

Keywords

  • The Ataris
  • Blue Skies
  • punk rock
  • Kris Roe
  • band controversies
  • music podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ataris, San Dimas High School Football

Books & works: Blue Skies, Broken Hearts... Next 12 Exits, A Bronx Tale

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