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548: #548 - Pro-Hillbilly
Jul 02, 2021
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Hallie, Em, and John debate the merits of Hillbillies (who is pro? who is con?) They also talk new Descendents, new Turnstile, new Wanda Jackson, and why Jeff Bezos is a doodie head.
547: #547.5 - An interview with Ellen Foley
Jun 25, 2021
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In this bonus Episode, John talks with music champion Ellen Foley! They talk about the songs she recorded with the Clash, Meatloaf, Ian Hunter, and Mick Ronson. They also talk about her cool new album and that time she was the singing principal on 'Ghostwriter'.
547: #547 - podcast magic
Jun 25, 2021
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Hallie, Em, and John look at a bunch of new releases including Metallica's... "thorough"... new tribute album, Colleen Green's Iggy winking new single, the Interrupter's doubtlessly enthralling, brutally honest new documentary, and more!
546: #546 - Album weeeeek!!!!
Jun 18, 2021
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Screw the news! This week, the gang decides to talk about old albums they like. John blabbers about Black Uhuru, Em meditates on MCR, Sam sermonizes on the Spirit of 86, and Hallie perorates on the Pristeens
545: #545.5 - Record Store Day Revue
Jun 18, 2021
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In this bonus episode,, John and Sam talk their record store adventures with a special guest appearance from PN veteran Tricky Ricky!
545: #545 - Mass psychosis
Jun 11, 2021
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Em is sleep deprived. John is loopy. Sam is losing her mind. Tune in to find out who cracks first.
544: #544 - Solving the World's Problems
Jun 04, 2021
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In this episode, the gang solves the world's problems including: unvaxed people at shows, who actually owns the rights to Age of Quarrel, the fact that art is too expensive, and Morrissey.
543: #543 - Chris Gethard stops by
May 28, 2021
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Comedian Chris Gethard stops by to talk his new special, 'Half My Life.' Also, an analysis of The Linda Lindas, a fight over turnstile, and we discuss the ramifications of seeing punk icons in the nude.
542: #5412.5 - Em Moore on the wheel of steel
May 21, 2021
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In this bonus episode, Em Moore plays her favorite new and newest tunes! Metal, punk, pop (?), and everything in between!
542: #542 - TRIP Jack
May 21, 2021
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John, Hallie, and Em salute the sadly late Jack Terricloth. Later they discuss the newest Misfits show, salute the new Spitboy collection, and suddenly turn on a band mid discussion. Also, Em and Hallie almost vomit while John reads Rod Stewart lyrics.
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