Punk Till I Die

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Episode 241: Savage Mountain Punk Fest. Jul 24, 2023

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Gerry LaFemina, vocalist/guitarist of The Downstrokes and president of Savage Mountain Punk Arts, stops by for his second visit. He and the PTID guys talk about what's new in The Downstrokes' world, and go over this year's SMPF lineup. They discuss the challenges of booking a multi-day festival, and finish up with a tribute to Big Jeff, the recently deceased Submachine guitarist. With songs from The Downstrokes, Ravagers, Rebelmatic, Supersuckers, Doc Rotten, The Rumors, and Submachine.

Episode 240: Tom and Neil’s excellent adventures Jul 17, 2023

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Tom talks about his trip to Milwaukee to hang out with Mark from The DUIs and to see Descendents, Circle Jerks and Adolescents. They also get into their bonus show with gay punk icons Pansy Division. Neil stays closer to home and hits Motoblot in Chicago. There he sees Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers and others, in the company of bikers and hipsters dressed like Cuban refugees. With songs by Black Halos, Pansy Division, Descendents, The Ruts, Nashville Pussy, Tiger Sex, Supersuckers, and Bad Idea.

Episode 239: Bob ”Derwood” Andrews of Generation X! Jul 10, 2023

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On this episode the PTID guys have the privilege of chatting with with first wave UK punk guitar legend Derwood Andrews! They discuss his time in Generation X and the early London scene. He talks about how he learned early on to be wary of lead singers. They cover his later career, including having a big hit with Westworld, and later collaborations with old friends. He talks about relocating from the dreary UK to the California desert, and how he couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Lots of ground is covered! Music by Generation X, Empire, Westwood, Moondogg, and Derwood and the Rat.

Episode 238: Spaghetty Town Records. Jul 04, 2023

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On this episode the PTID guys make fast friends with Teddy Spaghetty, founder of Atlanta based Spaghetty Town Records. (No relation to Eddie Spaghetti from Supersuckers!) They talk about Teddy's background in radio and the major label record industry, and how it prepared him for running a small independent label. Is it his way of paying penance? Listen and find out! With music by Motosierra, The Dahmers, HeWhoCannotBeNamed, RMBLR, Mala Vista, and The Uppers.

Episode 237 Tom and Neil So Low Jul 01, 2023

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The PTID guys have got plenty to say even without any guests. They catch up on recent gigs and record purchases. Tom has some angry words for Interpunk, and Neil almost certainly has some angry words for someone. They also read their first piece of hate mail! How did it take so long? They wrap thing up with a tribute to recently deceased Lippies guitarist Taylor Shupe. With songs by Circle Jerks, Articles of Faith, Adolescents, Alberts y los trios Paranoias, Descendents, Chron Gen, Toy Dolls, and The Lippies.

Episode 236: Punk Rock Bowling recap with Jason Richardson from Garage Rock Records. Jun 23, 2023

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The PTID guys couldn't make it to PRB this year, so they called on their old pal and SoCal field correspondent Richie (GarageRock! Records) to give them a blow by blow of what they missed. With music by Hex Code, Zeke, Side Eyes, Your Brigade, Infamous Stiffs and The Chisel.

Episode 235: Oil! - Neil Vs Neale. Jun 17, 2023

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They said it could never happen, but the PTID guys have an extra Neil when they catch up with Neale Fishback from Oil!, Scunthorpe Yobs and Trust Fund Babies! They talk about the new music from Oil!, and discuss the proper way to satirize skinheads. There are tips on how to keep a part time band going for 20 years, and how drunk dialing can lead to long term collaborations. With music by Oil! and Trust Fund Babies.

Episode 234: Sticker Guy and Slovenly Records founder Peter Menchetti Jun 10, 2023

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The PTID guys talk to Pete about growing up in Reno and the early days of Sticker Guy and Slovenly Records. They also get into the fine art of throwing music festivals in remote countries and continents, and talk about the upcoming DEBAUCH-a-ReNO 2023. With music by The Kids, The Spits, The Zeros, Eddie and the Subtitles and Spitting Image.

Episode 233: Joey Ramone Invades Indiana. Jun 03, 2023

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Most of this episode is devoted to recapping the amazing Joey Ramone Birthday Tribute show on May 19th at Bonus Pints in Logansport, IN. The PTID guys discuss catching up with friends and fans at what seems destined to become an annual event. There is also some bonus talk about the recent GBH/MDC tour. With music by Direct Hit!, Midnight, MDC, GBH, Vice Squad, Gun Club, The Rezillos, and Generation X.

Episode 232: Live from LiverpoolNeil’s dining room/art gallery. May 29, 2023

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Kind of a follow-up to the Mike Magrann episode! Tom makes a quick trip to Chicago to see Channel 3, and the boys record face to face at Neil's. While Tom is visiting, the guys do what they do best - record shopping, socializing and drinking! The action packed recap includes music by Channel 3, The Undead, Squared Off, Didjits, The Exploited, Fastplants, The Ratchets and Dealing with Damage.

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