Punknews.org contributors turn a critical eye on the week’s most notable stories, offering commentary, insight, a few cool songs, and hopefully a little humor. Hosted by John Gentile and a rotating cast of Punknews writers, editors, and friends.
715: #715 - RIP Sly Dunbar
Jan 29, 2026
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John and Em pay tribute to the great Sly Dunbar. Also covered- Kanye's apology, Green Day's cover of Heroes, cool new Slackers tunes, and more!
714: #714 - the $100 ticket
Jan 23, 2026
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It's a big news week. Em and John talk the Nofx conflict, Mosswood Meltdown, green day playing the superbowl, Dropkick Murphys protesting ICE, Henry Rollins' secret project, and why is every ticket $100 now???
713: #713 - What is weird, really?
Jan 15, 2026
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Em and John talk the closing of the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, the new Surfbort single, bandcamp banning A.I. junk, and more!
712: #712 - Don't Call it a Comeback
Jan 08, 2026
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Em, Sam, and John talk Morrissey's comeback, the new Gladie LP, Bottom of the Hill closing, Narduwar's award, and more!
711: #711 - End of Year Revue
Jan 08, 2026
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Sam, Em, and John look back on 2025, play some tunes, and guestimate 2026.
710: #710 - Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!
Dec 24, 2025
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It is our annual Christmas episode! The crew talks the sale of Jello's car, social media "influencers," and play a bunch of Christmas tunes!
709: #709 - Baby You Can Drive My Car!
Dec 18, 2025
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Em, Sam, and John talk Jello's car, the Jane's Addiction reconciliation, the new AFI track, and the new P Diddy documentary.
#708.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (Nov 2025)
Dec 18, 2025
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November brings you all the raddest tunes from November 2025! Listen up, dweeb!
708: #708 - Ara of the Slackers!
Dec 11, 2025
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Ara of the Slackers stops by to talk about his upcoming book, fist fighting with the audience, and his 2026 plans! He sticks around to talk news including the Trust/Bad Brains deal, Gwen's new Christmas video, Davey Havoc's new style, and the Damned!
#707.5 - Ricky and John Talk Records
Dec 11, 2025
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As per the twice annual tradition, Ricky and John catch up after record store day... and talk, what else? Records, records, and more records!
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