About this episode
Say “so long” to Astoria, and “hello” to Kristopher Roe of the Ataris on Season 02, Episode 38 of “ Load-In Through the Back ”! The Indiana rockers 2003 album “ So Long, Astoria ” is widely regarded as one of pop punk’s best, and has been Certified Gold by the RIAA on the back of the hit singles “ In This Diary ” and their immensely popular Don Henley cover “ Boys of Summer .” Kristopher joins us to talk about life on the road, his creative process, the early-aughts revival, Toad the Wet Sprocket , and the strangest gifts he has ever been given by a fan. The Ataris are back on the road this fall supporting MXPX , and will open Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Phase Fest on June 13th alongside Taking Back Sunday, Bowling for Soup, Hoobastank , and more! Find more information by visiting TheAtarisBand.com and stay up-to-date with future announcements by following @TheAtaris on social media. As always, be sure to “follow” the show and leave a comment and/or review! We are “Load-In Through the Back Podcast” on Facebook, and @LoadInPodcast on Instagram, Threads, and X. Our official website is LoadInPodcast.com.