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692: #692 - Venamoris: Dave and Paula Lombardo Feb 27, 2025

Venamoris, the band composed of Dave and Paula Lombardo, drop by to talk their brand new LP, Dave's disco history, Paula's Wayne Newton history, the Misfits, and more!

#691.8 - Record Freak Out Soundtrack February 2025 (Part Four) Feb 27, 2025

Here's the Soundtrack from the February 2025 Record Freak Out Vinyl Fair at Philamoca in Philly! Mixed by DJ Johnny G!

#691.7 - Record Freak Out Soundtrack February 2025 (Part Three) Feb 27, 2025

Here's the Soundtrack from the February 2025 Record Freak Out Vinyl Fair at Philamoca in Philly! Mixed by DJ Johnny G!

#691.6 - Record Freak Out Soundtrack February 2025 (Part Two) Feb 27, 2025

Here's the Soundtrack from the February 2025 Record Freak Out Vinyl Fair at Philamoca in Philly! Mixed by DJ Johnny G!

#691.5 - Record Freak Out Soundtrack February 2025 (Part one) Feb 27, 2025

Here's the Soundtrack from the February 2025 Record Freak Out Vinyl Fair at Philamoca in Philly! Mixed by DJ Johnny G!

691: #691 - Monk! Feb 20, 2025

SoCal punkers Monk come on and talk their new LP!

690: #690 - Jeffrey Lewis! Feb 20, 2025

Jeffrey Lewis stops by to talk his brand new album, The Even More freewheelin' Jeffrey Lewis!

689: #689 - Sabbath and Sleep Feb 06, 2025

The crew talks the Sabbath reunion, more PRB club shows, Jason Roeder of Sleep, and more!

#688.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (January 2025) Feb 06, 2025

Em Moore plays the coolest new tracks from January 2025 for you dweebs!

688: #688 - Vic Bondi of Articles of Faith and Red Shift! Feb 06, 2025

Vic Bondi of Articles of Faith and Red Shift drops by to talk the new Red Shift LP!

687: #687- Happiness is being one of the gang Jan 24, 2025

Em and John talk the new Scowl track, Billy Idol touring with Joan Jett, Rotary Club, Tim Basis and other stuff.

686: #686.5 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To - Best of 2024 Jan 17, 2025

Em Moore plays all her favorite tracks from 2024!

686: #686 - No one understands Laibach Jan 17, 2025

Sam and Em listen while John rambles on about Punk Rock Bowling... again. Also discussed- the end of Dominionated, the new band We're not Gorgeous, the new Dead Boys singer, and what the heck is the deal with Laibach

#685.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (December 2024) Jan 17, 2025

Em plays the hottest jamz from December. Listen up, dweebs!

685: #685 - The End of Interpunk Jan 17, 2025

John G reminisces about Interpunk's glory days. Em is also there. also discussed- Anti-Flag's lawsuit, Home Front, and comedians making money.

684: #684 - End of Year (Part 2) Jan 16, 2025

In part 2 of 2 of our end of year wrap up, Em, Sam, and John play some of their favorite cuts from 2024, reflect on the year, and talk about what's in the cooker for 2025.

683: #683 - Merry Christmas! / End of Year (part 1) Dec 24, 2024

Sam, Em, and John play a bunch of Christmas tunes! And, it's the first part of the annual end of year episode!@

682: #682 - Sam is BACK!!!!! Dec 19, 2024

Sammie B is back on the punknews podcast!!!!! That's all you need to know!

681: #681 - Roger Miret of Agnostic Front! Dec 12, 2024

Roger of Agnostic Front drops by to talk his new book, With Time, out now!

680: #680 - Kevins Shields from Detention Dec 12, 2024

John ands Em talk to Kevin Shields from the early 80s hardcore punk band Detention!!

#679.3 - Philly Record Freak Out Playlist - part 3 Dec 09, 2024

On December 7, 2024, we hosted the ninth edition of the Philly record freak out, our re-occurring record fair. Here's part three of the playlist.

#679.2 - Philly record freakout playlist - part 2 Dec 09, 2024

On December 7, 2024, we hosted the ninth edition of the Philly record freak out, our re-occurring record fair. Here's part two of the playlist.

#679.1 - Record Freak Out Play List part 1 Dec 09, 2024

On December 7, 2024, we hosted the ninth edition of the Philly record freak out, our re-occurring record fair. Here's part one of the playlist.

679: #679 - Ricky and John talk RSD! Dec 03, 2024

Tricky Ricky makes an appearance, and as per the semi-annual tradition, Ricky and John talk records!

#678.5 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To! (Nov 2024) Dec 03, 2024

Em plays all the coolest cuts from November 2024! Clean out your ears and listen up!!!

678: #678 - Joey of D.O.A.! Nov 28, 2024

Joey of D.O.A. stops by to talk the new D.O.A. tribute LP!

677: #677 - Punk Rock bowling Predictions Nov 22, 2024

The Punk Rock Bowling 2025 lineup announcement is imminent. Em and John make their predictions. Also discussed, Coachella, Em being in the new Anti-Queens video, Ice Cube's controversies, and, um, WHAM.

676: #676 - Party in Jabba's Palace Re-Cap Nov 15, 2024

John re-caps the recent Party in Jabba's Palace Show with Mean Jeans, Soji, Blank Chrome, and Membrains. Em and John also hit this week's news... including Em's deep dive into the mythos of MCR.

675: #675 - Eugene of Bunuel and Oxbow! Nov 05, 2024

Eugene S. Robinson of Bunuel and Oxbow (and Whipping Boy... and Black Face... and,..) drops by to talk the great new Bunuel album!

674: #674 - Jarrett of 34 Trolley and Screaming Females! Nov 05, 2024

Jarrett of 34 Trolley and Screaming Females drops by to talk his new label and the new 34 Trolley project!

673: #673 - Em Moore at the Polaris! Nov 05, 2024

Em Moore talks about being a big wig at the Polaris prize!

672: #672 - Jim Lindberg of Black Pacific and Pennywise Nov 05, 2024

Jim of Black Pacific and Pennywise stops by to talk the new Black Pacific album!

671: #671 - Spawn Comics Nov 01, 2024

Em and John talk the week's news items, including As I lay Dying's issues, Iced Earth's issues, and issues all around.

#670.5 - Em Moore tells You What to Listen to! (October 2024) Nov 01, 2024

Em Moore plays the funkiest jams from October for you neanderthals!

670: #670 - Horny Naked People Oct 24, 2024

This is a weird episode. Em and John talk about the recently announced mega-festivals (that cost $450 just to get in) and somehow they wind up talking about the philosophy of nudist colonies...

#669.5 - Frank Turner's Lost Evenings Fest Recap Oct 10, 2024

Paul from Canmore and Em Moore went to Frank Turner's festival. Check out their adventures!

669: #669 - Chewing the Fat Oct 10, 2024

Em and John talk about the rumors of Hopeless in talks to buy Fat Wreck Chords. Also discussed- the new Tetchy video, Green Day making android Teddy Ruxpins, and people missing the joke.

#668.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To (September 2024) Oct 10, 2024

Em Moore plays all the hottest jams from September! Listen up!

668: #668 - Human Impact! Sep 24, 2024

The boys from Human Impact stop by to talk their new album, Gone Dark (Ipecac)! Also discussed, the Morrissey v Johnny Marr battle, dominatrixes at Nofx's Riot Fest tent, and A.I.

667: #667 - Emch of Subatomic Sound System! Sep 24, 2024

Emch stops by the podcast to talk about his amazing new album with Mykal Rose and Hollie Cook! Also disxcussed, Lee Perry, Ari Up, and the Slackers!

666: #666 - Go Nightclubbing! Sep 24, 2024

On September 29 and 30, Philamoca in Philly will be showing films from the go Nightclubbing archive- hundreds of videos filmed by Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong! Punknews' John G moderates the second night. In this special episode of the podcast, John talks to Emily and Pat about the show!

#665.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To! (Aug 2024) Sep 07, 2024

Shut up, sit down, and listen to all the coolest tunes of August 2024 as presented by Em Moore!

665: #665 - Dale Crover of Melvins, Redd Kross, and the DCB! Sep 07, 2024

Dale Crover is here! He talks the brand new Dale Crover band album as well as Melvins and Redd Kross stuff. Also, we get Dale's opinion on Wu-Tang!

664: #664 - Jim of Capgun Heroes and Daryl of Bollweevils talk T1 Fest! Sep 07, 2024

Jim of Capgun Heroes and Daryl of Bollweevils stop in to talk about the upcoming T1 fest in chi-town. We also talk about M.I.A.'s $85 ponchos.

663: #663 - Steve McDonald of Redd Kross! Sep 07, 2024

Steve McDonald of Redd Kross stops by to talk the brand new Redd Kross album... and there is a little Melvins and OFF! talk, too!

662: #662 - John "Jughead" Pierson! Sep 07, 2024

John "Jughead" Pierson drops by to talk about his new band- Semi-Famous- and the re-release of the book that spawned the band!

#661.5 - John and Ricky talk records Aug 18, 2024

(Backlogged episode) John and Ricky talk RSD 2024 and cool new records!

661: #661 - Brenna Red of the Last Gang Aug 18, 2024

Brenna Red of The Last Gang stops by to talk the band's new album!

#660.5 - Em Moore interviews Thotcrime Aug 09, 2024

Em Moore interviews Thotcrime

660: #660 - Bagged Milk Aug 09, 2024

John and Em debate Morrissey and John Lydon. Also discussed- the two new Fucked Up records, Fugees canceling their tour, WEEN, and more!

659: #659 - Summer Soiree 7 re-cap Aug 02, 2024

John regales Em with a run down of Summer Soiree 7. Also discussed- Fucked Up's latest wacky hijinks, the new Vicious Dreams track, and more!

#658.5 - Em Moore Tell You What to Listen to! (July 2024) Aug 02, 2024

Em Moore plays all of the hottest traxxx from July 2024 to keep you dweebs up to date on what is happening in the world of cool music!

658: #658 - Corvette Summer Jul 26, 2024

John talks the upcoming Summer Soiree 7. Em talks Gulpher. Also discussed- why does everyone hate the new Green Day video so much? It is fine.

#657.5 - New Friends Fest Special Jul 26, 2024

New Friends Fest is August 2-4 at Lithuanian House in Toronto. Em Moore plays all the coolest bands at the fest and gets you hip to what's happening!

657: #657 - Punk Rock Dance Party!!! Jul 05, 2024

Em Moore is out tonight (she is taking her new whip to a takeover and doing donuts), so John G gets behind the WHEELS OF STEEL and becomes DJ JOHNNY G! He spins an hour's worth of dance-punk tunes! Shake yo booty and mosh at the same time!!!

656: #656 - Spike of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes! Jul 05, 2024

Spike of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes stops by to talk the band's new album!

655: #655 - Josh of Raging Nathans and Rad Girlfriend records! Jul 05, 2024

Josh of Raging Nathans stops by to talk the band, the Dopamines, and his label, Rad Girlfriend Records who put out stuff by the Nathans, the Dwarves, Ralph Champagne, and, um... even... John Hinkley!

#654.5 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To! (June 2024) Jul 05, 2024

Em Moore plays all the hottest tracks from June 2024... so listen up, dweeb!

654: #654 - Buzz Osborne and Roy Mayorga! Jul 05, 2024

Buzz Osborne of the Melvins and Roy Mayorga of Nausea, Amebix, and Ministry, stops by to talk the cool new Melvins album TARANTULA HEART!!!

653: #653 - Big Black X Jun 28, 2024

The freestyle era of the punknews podcast draws to a close, with "regular" episodes to resume shortly. In this freestyle installment, Em and John talk the new X album, the new Brat single, SxSW and the US Army parting ways, and other junk. John also tried to buy Gwen Stefani tickets but did not want to spend $1200.

#652.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (May 2024) Jun 20, 2024

Em Moore plays all the coolest tracks from the hot month of May. Listen up, dweebs.

652: #652 - Parking disaster Jun 20, 2024

John and Em talk No Values fest and parking fiascos. John also saw the Rolling Stones.

651: #651 - John Goes to Punk Rock Bowling Jun 20, 2024

John talks his PRB adventures!

650: #650 - The night of a thousand games... or three... Jun 20, 2024

FINALLY! It's episode #650 of the Punknews podcast! We play a thousand games... or three... Contestants vying for fabulous cash and prizes include Joe Jack talcum, Jay, Hallie and Frank of the Unlovables, Tricky Ricky, Arik of Creep Records, Tom Martin, QWAM, Fat Heaven, and more!

#649.993 - Em at Pouzza fest May 31, 2024

Em went to Pouzza fest! Here's a recap!

#649.992 - Freestyle some more May 10, 2024

The freestyle era continues... but not for much longer. RIP Albini.

#649.991 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen to (Pouzza Fest Edition) May 10, 2024

Em Moore plays all the coolest tracks from all the hottest bands that are playing Pouzza fest!!!

#649.99 - Sam and Em! May 10, 2024

Sam and Em chat about a bunch of stuff!

#649.98 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (April 2024) May 10, 2024

Em plays all the hottest tunes from April, you twerp!

#649.97 - Kiss wins Apr 05, 2024

Kiss sells the "essence" of the band and john is furious because he hates Kiss with a burning fury. Also, Scowl drops off a festival, Ramones release a picture disc, and Cocksparrer release a new album.

#649.86 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To (March 2024) Apr 05, 2024

Em plays the hottest tracks from March for you philistines.

#649.85 - Sex Party Apr 05, 2024

John and Em discuss the Puffy v. 50 cent feud, because this is Punknews. Also discussed- New Dog Party, the Johnny Ramone birthday Party, and OFF!'s Free LSD party

#649.8 - Teens in Trouble Mar 15, 2024

Lizzie of Teens in Trouble drops by to talk about her cool new album. She sticks around for the news. Topics covered- the Circle Jerks/Descendents split EP, Scowl at SxSW, Weezer, and even more Sublime ranting by John.

#649.7 - Nu-Sublime v. Sublime with Rome without Sublime Mar 08, 2024

Sam, Em, and John talk Laura Jane Grace with Mikey Erg, Ween, John Lydon's spoke word, and Nu-Sublime vs. Sublime with Rome.

#649.6 - David Lee Roth's Party v. Sammy Hagar's Party Mar 01, 2024

John goes on a weird Dave Grohl rant. Also covered- Kate Clover, Scowl, Psywarfare, the Knee-His, and more!

#649.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To (February 2024) Mar 01, 2024

Em Moore plays the tracks you need to hear from February!!!!

#649.4 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (January 2024) Mar 01, 2024

Em Moore plays the coolest tracks from January. Listen up, numbnuts!

#649.3 - Album Battle! Feb 28, 2024

It's time for another album battle! In this episode, Em and John and each pick two albums the other has not heard before- one album that the listener will probably like... and one the listener might find challenging... WHO WINS THE ALBUM WAR?!!!!

#649.2 -Catch up strikes back Feb 28, 2024

More ctach up. Deal with it.

#649.1 - Catch up continues Feb 28, 2024

Here's another archival episode!

#649 - Archival Episode Feb 28, 2024

This is an old archival episode. We are getting caught up!!!!

#648.7 - Freestlye continues Feb 23, 2024

The freestyle era of the podcast continues!

#648.69 - Gold Record Feb 16, 2024

Sam, Em, and John talk the $800 third eye blind gold encrusted 5-inch record. Also discussed Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Melvins, and Nomeansno.

#648.68 - Sam and John freestyle Feb 09, 2024

Sam and John ramble and jamble- Green Day is covered, the crazy amount of fests, and other random things, brah.

#648.67 - Nerd talk Jan 26, 2024

John and Em talk about Dr. Who, Star Trek: TNG, and comic books for some reason. There is some punk talk in there somewhere.

#648.66 - The '90s called, they want their headliners back Jan 19, 2024

Em and John talk the No Doubt reunion, the Sublime reunion, and the RATM non-reunion! Also covered- the end of Pitchfork, new Hellcat singles, and more!

#648.65 - Brooke's Bon Voyage Re-Cap Jan 12, 2024

John Re-Caps the Froggy show and Em talks about Teens in Trouble and A.I.

#648.64 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (2023 Wrap Up) Jan 05, 2024

Em Moore plays all of the coolest cuts from 2023!

#648.63 - Just rappin' Jan 05, 2024

The freestyle era rolls on. Talkin' random punk news, dude.

#648.62 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (December 2023) Dec 29, 2023

Em Moore plays the koolest kuts of December 2023! Listen up, nerds!

#648.61 Dec 29, 2023

The Freestyle Era continues and Sammie B is back!!!

#648.6 - PRB 2024! Dec 15, 2023

Em and John talk PRB 2024! Also covered, Dev Gordon of the Equals, Rodney on the Roq sexual assault allegations, 924 Gilman and more!

#648.5- John and Ricky talk RSD Dec 08, 2023

As per the biannual tradition, John and Ricky talk Record Store Day Record Scores, other cool records, and the future of... records.

648: #648 - Catchin' up! Dec 08, 2023

This is an episode from a little while ago that John didn't upload because he was waaay behind (hence our current freestyle episodes). This is episode "648" even though John weirdly calls it "549"...? Anyway, we will be caught up shortly.

#647.99 - Sam is back! Dec 08, 2023

Sammie B is back! She joins Em and John and they talk about the end of Screaming Females (oh nooo!!!), HWM 30, Kerry King's new band, Spotify, and a bunch of other junk.

#647.985 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To! (November 2023) Dec 01, 2023

Em Moore plays all the coolest cuts from November so YOU don't have to sift through the junk. Send us $5.

#647.98 - Dave K of Mustard Plug! Dec 01, 2023

Dave K of Mustard Plug stops by to talk the band's cool new record and SKA! Dave sticks around to chat the sad departing of Shane Macgowan, the new Crass Book, Danzig, and more!

#647.97- Thanksgiving Yakkin' Nov 22, 2023

Em and John yak as the Punknews Podcast freestlye era continues. John talks about a Weird Kool Keith show, Em talks about Vampires, and they argue about the Rolling Stones.

#647.966 - Powering Through Nov 17, 2023

The freestyle era continues. John and Em fight over the concept of powering through. Also discussed- reviews of pizza, some metal festival, and Minor Threat's archival reissues.

#647.96 - John's Vegas Adventures Nov 10, 2023

Our Freestyling continues while John continues to catch up mixing old episodes. In this rough and tumble episode, John talks about his trip to vegas to see Dwarves and DFL... and David Copperfield! Also discussed- Punk Rock Bowling 2024, Mikey Erg and Laura Jane Grace, Beatles A.I. and more!

#647.95 - Al Barile of SSD Nov 03, 2023

Later this month, SSD will re-release their seminal debut album, 'The Kids Will Have their Say,' for the first time ever, via Trust records! Punknews' John G spoke to guitarist/founder Al Barile about the re-release, his history, and future plans.

#647.9 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (October 2023) Nov 03, 2023

Em Moore plays the hits of October 2023!

#647.8 - Freestylin' II Nov 03, 2023

Em and John are still playing catch up. discussed this week- the new World/Inferno unfinished works comp, new madness, new Flying Raccoon Suit... and more!

#647.7 - Em Moore Tells you what to listen to (September 2023) Nov 02, 2023

Still playin' catch up! Here are the hot jams from September 2023.

#647.6 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (Aug 2023) Nov 02, 2023

Clearin' out the backlog! Here is the hottest music from... August...

#647.55- Freestyle Nov 02, 2023

John is waaaaaay behind on mixing and editing episodes. Instead of keeping you waiting, we will be posting new, less formal episodes while John clears the backlog. It's punk rock, man.

#647.5 - New Friends Fest Aug 17, 2023

In this bonus episode, Em Moore and Whisper talk their escapades at New Friends Fest!

647: #647 - The DFL Special Aug 09, 2023

The re-release of DFL's first album, My Crazy Life, is out this week via Trust Records!!! John (who wrote the record's liner notes) talked with DFL's Tom and Monty about the early LA punk scene, recording the MCL album at Beastie Boys' G-Son studios, and what the re-release means to them!

646: #646 - Philamoca! Aug 09, 2023

John talks with Eric Bressler, the guy who runs the best venue in Philadelphia! They chat about Punknews' summer soirees, the challenges in running a venue, dangerous art, if Diplo is a cool guy, and Sparks!

#645.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (July 2023) Aug 09, 2023

Em plays the hottest tunes from June 2023 for you... listen up, lunkhead!

645: #645 - Em and John rappin' Aug 09, 2023

Em and John talk some tough topics and some fun stuff too.

#644.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to at New Friends Fest Jul 28, 2023

Em Moore plays the coolest bands appearing at new friends fest (Aug 4-6, Toronto) for you!

644: #644 - Opie of Long Beach Dub Allstars Jul 21, 2023

Opie of Long Beach Dub Allstars drops by to talk the band's new LP, some Sublime stuff, and early LA punk!

643: #643 - DFL!!! Jul 21, 2023

DFL are re-releasing their first album and John wrote the oral history that comes with the record!!! Also, John and Sam talk the news.

642: #642 - Oxbow Jul 14, 2023

Eugene and Niko of Oxbow drop by to talk Oxbow's new album, 'Love's Holiday,' out July 21 via Ipecac!

#641.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To! (June 2023) Jul 05, 2023

Listen up you schmendrick! Em Moore is back to play all of the hottest tracks from June for you because all you did last month was play the same Sum 41 CD on repeat and watch Fraiser re-reuns! Open year ears and learn something!

641: #641 - Dom Romeo! Jun 30, 2023

In this episode, John thinks he is Tom Snyder and interviews Dom Romeo! They talk about Dom's new band, End Reign, Integrity, and a whole lot more, including Cro-Mags, Danzig, Amebix, and Dom's super secret pop-punk project!

640: #640 - The Cure! Jun 30, 2023

Sammie B saw the Cure! What else do you need???

639: #639 - Grimace gets Milked Jun 16, 2023

Em and John talk various items on the McDonalds menus... oh yeah... and some punk stuff, too, including then new Teen Jesus track, Catbite, the significance of "Triumph of Death," the new Maura Weaver track, and more!

638: #638 - Simply the Best Jun 09, 2023

Em and John are back into the regular swing of things and talk Tina Turner (RIP), Danzig's Danzig 1 tour, the Steve Ignorant plays Crass tour, Problem Patterns, and more!

637: #637 - Summer Soiree 6 re-cap! Jun 03, 2023

With Summer Soiree 6 now wrapped up, John recounts the event and talks about all the cool bands that played!

#636.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (May 2023) Jun 03, 2023

Em picks all the hottest tracks from May 2023 to sweeten your ears! Listen up, jerks!

636: #636 - Pouzza Fest Special! Jun 01, 2023

Em and Sam talk Em's Pouzza fest adventure!

#635.5 - Revilla Grooves special! Jun 01, 2023

In this bonus episode, John talks to Revilla Grooves (sponsors of summer soiree 6!) about their cool shop in Milltown, NJ!

635: #635 - John and Ricky talk Records! May 18, 2023

John's getting ready for soiree VI, Em Moore is going to Pouzza, Sammie B is rescuing the kidnapped mayor of Metro city by beating up the thugs of the Mad Gear Gang one by one, so... John and Ricky recorded this special episode where they talked about RSD 2023, cool records, and cool record shops!

634: #634 - Baseless Speculation May 12, 2023

Em and John blindly speculate on why a certain band has limited tour dates this year despite releasing an album... also covered? The new Garden video, a bunch of Jeopardy! talk for some reason, RIP Kozik, and a whole lot more!

#633.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen To! (Pouzza Special!) May 06, 2023

Em Moore plays all the hot hits YOU need to hear before heading up to Pouzza fest! May 19-21 in Montreal, baby!

633: #633 - Battlemax! May 06, 2023

Sam, Em, and John battle over the new Rancid track, the new Gaslight Anthem track, and Hollywood Vampires! (Everyone agrees Johnny Depp sux, tho). Also discussed, the Rock Hall inductions! John is mad about Joy Division!

#632.6 - Record Freak Out Mega Mix!!! (Part Two) May 01, 2023

This past Saturday, Punknews hosted the first Record Freak Out in Philly. DJ Johnny G made a six hour mega-mix of tunes that played during the event. It's all over the map. Here's part 2 of 2.

#632.5 - Record Freak Out Mega Mix!!! (Part One) May 01, 2023

This past Saturday, Punknews hosted the first Record Freak Out in Philly. DJ Johnny G made a six hour mega-mix of tunes that played during the event. It's all over the map. Here's part 1 of 2.

632: #632 - Bamboozled! Apr 29, 2023

John and em talk the collapse of Bamboozle fest, Alice Cooper re-issues, and Suzie True. Also, Em gets weirdly mad that the Travis Barker enema is non-functional.

#631.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to (April,2023) Apr 29, 2023

Em plays all the best music from this month so you don't have to find it yourself!!! Hear tracks by Suzie True, Snooper, Death Goals, Buggin', Matty Grace, and more!!!!! Get hip!

631: #631 - doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo Apr 21, 2023

We are back on TRACK! Em and John talk Milatarie Gun, Spy, Linda Lindas, and the new Rancid track!

630: #630 - Em and John shortie attack!!! Apr 14, 2023

Em and John blast through a shortie episode and talk this week's news!

629: #629 - JT of Hawthorne Heights talks ...Is For Lovers Fest Apr 14, 2023

JT of Hawthorne Heights drops by to talk his ...Is For Lovers fest (kicking off at the end of the month) and talks the news!

628: #628 - The New Trio Apr 12, 2023

I... I think we're caught up...????

627: #627 - Em and Sam tell ghost stories Apr 12, 2023

yeah yeah... still catching up!

626: #626- The Dawning of a New Era Apr 12, 2023

Still cartchin' up! Screw you!

#625.5 - Em More Tells You What To listen to (March 2023) Apr 12, 2023

Still doing ketchup!!!

625: #625 - Ivan Julian! Apr 12, 2023

We're gettin' caught up! This is a "rough mix".... deal with it!!!!

#624.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (February 2023) Apr 12, 2023

Yeah, we're late! Deal with it!

624: #624 - Rock Hall Brawl Feb 16, 2023

Catch-up rumbles onward. Topics covered: Rock hall, Scowl, Ozzy, and a lot more!

623: #623- Polygamy Feb 16, 2023

Catch-up continues: PIL, Cocksparrer Tribute, No Doubt, and a lot more

622: #622- Rare Bauhaus Feb 16, 2023

We're playing catch-up! In this epsiode, John plays a rare Bauhaus track!

#621.5 - Em Moore Tells You What To Listen To! (January 2023) Feb 01, 2023

Em Moore plays all the hottest tracks from January 2023 for you dweebs! Listen up and see what's cool and hot this January!!!

621: #621 - KB of Nastyfacts! Feb 01, 2023

KB of long lost early '80s NY punk band Nastyfacts stops by to talk about the re-release of the band's sole EP!

#620.5 - Penny Rimbaud and Peter Vukmirovic Stevens Feb 01, 2023

In this bonus episode, Punknews' John Gentile talks with Crass icon Penny Rimbaud and Peter Vukmirovic Stevens about the pair's new album, S LENCE! (shhh....)

620: #620 - Jak of Shibby Pictures Feb 01, 2023

...uh... sorry for the delay... get ready... there is a DELUGE of episodes about to hit you. Here's an episode we did with video director Jak of Shibby Pictures!

#619.5 - Em More Tells You What to Listen To! (December 2022) Jan 13, 2023

Em plays all the hottest traxxx for you from December 2022!!!

619: #619 - Christmas 2022! Dec 24, 2022

It's time for out annual Christmas episode! The whole gang plays tunes and john slowly loses his mind during the show!!!!

#618.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (November 2022) Dec 02, 2022

Listen up you dweebs! Em Moore plays the coolest tracks from November 2022! Listen and get hyped to all the cool new tunes... or don't and just keep being a loser. The choice is yours!

618: #618 - Album Battle!!! Dec 02, 2022

The war continues! Three combatants, Em, Sam, and John enter into the realm of battle and throw three LPS into the arena! Which record- My Chemical Romance 'Danger Days', Clearview77 'Absent Company,' or Inner City Unit 'Pass Out'- will brutally defeat the other combatants and take the crown of album supreme?!!!!

#617.5 - Record Collecting with John and Ricky! Nov 29, 2022

Tricky Ricky is back in this bonus episode to talk about RSD, cool LA record shops, and collectin' those sweet, sweet discs!

617: #617 - Ticketmaster... more like ticketDISASTER amirite?! Nov 24, 2022

Em and John hate Ticketmaster. They like the new FU single. See what they have to say about the PRB lineup. Also, John finds a rare artifact...

#616.5 - Dean of the Dead Milkmen! Nov 22, 2022

In this bonus episode, John talks to dean of the Dead Milkmen! This RSD Black Friday, the DMs are releasing a deluxe version of 'Metaphysical Graffiti' so they talked about the reissue, what it's like being in the milkmen, and prog rock!

616: #616 - Hooray for Hollywood! Nov 18, 2022

John is back from L.A. and regales Em and Hallie about his record and book store adventures. Also covered - the new Hoity Toity video, Gladie's new album, UK subs, and more! Also, sadly, RIP Nik Turner and Keith Levine.

615: #615 - Stream line Nov 11, 2022

In this episode, Hallie, Em, and John keep it short and talk the Rudi P reissues, some '90s nostalgia fest (that also has some really cool bands), Big Joanie, the new LP by Gina of the Raincoats, and more!

614: #614 - Hallie Rallies, Nega-John Exits, and Em Moore drops interviews by the score! Nov 04, 2022

In this episode, Hallie returns after an absence, John indulgently further ruminates on his own existence (again), and Em Moore interviews every band there is. Also covered- the Ween reissue, the new tune by Watermelon. and the sadly departed DH Peligro.

#613.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (October 2022) Nov 04, 2022

Em Moore plays the hottest tracks from October! Listen up and learn, dinkus!

613: #613 - The Halloween Episode! Oct 28, 2022

Em and John tell scary stories, play scary music, and scarily talk about scary news that is very scary. Topics touched - the new Fucked up LP, Bad Waitresses' new vid, the Jerry Only solo LP, and more!

612: #612 - Low Budgets recap Oct 20, 2022

John is back from space and recaps the Low Budgets reunion show! Also, Hallie, Sam, and Em talk Punk Rock Bowling, Panic Shack, and... ugh...Blink-182... again...

611: #611 - Blink is back! Oct 20, 2022

Em, Sam, and Halloie talk the Blink-182 reunion and also other cool, new bands!

610: #610 - John's freakin' out! Oct 07, 2022

John whines about some B.S. Also, the gang talks about Misfits playing Vegas, Thotcrime, the new OFF! record, Mickey Leigh selling his interest in the Ramones, and that hot new band that all the kids are getting into... Kansas!

#609.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (September 2022) Oct 07, 2022

In this new Episode, Em Moore plays all the hot hits of September 2022! Listen up you chumps!!!

609: #609 - Em Moore in control! Oct 07, 2022

Em Moore takes control of the Punknews podcast! WHO WILL SURVIVE?!

608: #608 - Hallie's back! Sep 23, 2022

Hallie's back! Has the podcast gone to ruin in her absence? No!... it was ALREADY in ruin! Wah wah waaahhhhh! Nevertheless, the intrepid crew treks forward to gossip about Blag Dahlia's new solo LP, the cool new White Lung singles, sooooo many tours/festivals being canceled, and a bunch of other very important stories! You better listn right away! You might miss out on important info!

607: #607 - Summer Vacay 2022 Sep 15, 2022

Em and John talk about their summer vacation adventures. Also covered- the end of NOFX(?), the end of the Nirvana lawsuit, the end of the Bauhaus tour, and the end of transparency in new-age venue ownership (if ya know, ya know).

606: #606 - Cigar... is BACK! Sep 09, 2022

After over 20 years, Cigar is back with their brand new, second album! They come on the podcast and talk about the new release, the band's origin, and this week's news!

#605.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (August 2022) Sep 05, 2022

Sit down and shut up! Em Moore is here with the hottest tunes of August 2022! Drop everything you are doing and listen immediately!!!

605: #605 - Mike Park x Catbite! Aug 31, 2022

Mike Park and Citbite just released a split EP on Bad Time Records! In this episode, mike, Catbite, Em, and John hang! Among other random topics, items covered include - advice, bad bands, beard maintenance, and cold hard cas$h!!!

604: #604 - The Return of Punx Points! Aug 26, 2022

In this episode, we're back again to play everyone's favorite game show... PUNX POINTS! Arik of Godammit and Creep Records, Andy of Tsunmai Bomb and Sell the Heart Records, and Gayla of Fat Heaven compete to see WHO IS THE MOST PUNK ROCK?!!!

603: #603 - Peter Hook! Aug 19, 2022

It's Peter Hook week at Punknews! At the beginning of the episode, Em talks about seeing Peter Hook and the Light play two Joy Division albums in full! At the end, John interviews Hooky himself! In between, Em and John talk the Jerry Only solo album, the new punk destination festival, the Muslims dropping off the Thick tour... and more! Plus, we play a TON of Peter hook live!

602: #602 - Chris of Crazy & the Brains! Aug 12, 2022

Christoph Jesus of Crazy &the Brains stops by to talk "Open Eyez"! The usual gang also discusses bootlegged t-shirts, Alice Cooper opening for the Misfits, and track-by-track Ramones covers albums.

#601.5 - Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! (July 2022) Aug 05, 2022

Em Moore is back to play all the hottest jams from July 2022, for you! Listen up!

601: #601 - Ketchup Aug 05, 2022

On Episode #601, we play catchup (we had the champ Jello Biafra on last week- check that out, too!) But, this week, we talk the new OFF!, the new Thick, the new Froggy, and that weird thing down in Georgia where guns COULDN'T be banned from a music festival that served alcohol...???

600: #600 - JELLO BIAFRA Aug 02, 2022

To celebrate episode #600, we had the icon himself, the top ranking champ, the titan... the one, the only, JELLO BIAFRA! What a thrill! What an honor! On this wide ranging episode, Jello talks about his current band Guantanamo School of Medicine, recent Dead Kennedys reissues, current political issues, some of his past releases, running a record label in 2022, and a WHOLE LOT MORE.

#599.9- Ari Katz of Beach Rats and Lifetime! Jul 22, 2022

Ari Katz stops by to talk the new album by Beach Rats, the band that also includes Brian of Minor Threat, and Pete and Bryan of Bouncing Souls. Also covered- OFF!'s new album, G.R.O.S.S., the new Titus Andronicus tune, and more!

#599.7 - Julia of the Coathangers... and now... Julia, Julia! Jul 15, 2022

Julia from the Coathangers drops by to talk about her brand new solo record, Derealization, out September 30 via Suicide Squeeze! She sticks around to talk the news, including the new Dead Kennedys re-issue, the weird guy wearing a Descendents shirt at the Jan 6 hearing, the new Pussy Riot track, and more!

#599.6 - Summer Soiree #5 Recap! Jul 15, 2022

John re-caps the wild adventure that was Summer Soiree #5! Sammie B, Hallie, and Em... tolerate... John's ramblings.

#599.5 - Doki Doki! Jul 08, 2022

Doki Doki stops by to talk their debut single. Also, the usual gang talks Billie Joe Armstrong's comments on the overturn of Roe v Waid and new music.

#599.45 - Flipper! Jul 08, 2022

John talks with Steve Depace of Flipper and Mike Watt... now ALSO of Flipper! They talk the band's upcoming UK tour, the possibility of new material, and the "good" ol' days!

#599.4 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (June 2022) Jul 08, 2022

Em Moore plays the hottest hits from June 2022!

599: #599 - Em Moore's guide to Texas Hold 'Em Jun 24, 2022

Apparently, Em Moore is a poker whiz-kid? She tells us how to win big buck$ at the table. Also discussed- Doki doki's rad new track, John Hinckley's show being canceled, the D.O.C. and Fat Mike's combo track, and more!

598: #598 - Baby! Jun 17, 2022

Em, Hallie, and John talk the concept of the word "baby!" Also, a little music news is discussed including the NEWEST Cro-Mags lawsuit, the Blondie Box set, Surfbort's new video, Try the Pie, and the Eddie and the Subtitles re-issue!

597: #597 - Heaviest Duty Jun 09, 2022

The mailbag is back and the gang reads a letter! Also covered, the new NFT-based Ice Cube album, Fest additions, the Sex Pistol video re-cut and more! Also, John talks like a pirate.

#596.5 - Just Hangin'! Jun 03, 2022

Bonus episode! John is an idiot and told everyone to show up at 9:30 to record instead of 9:00. Luckily, Sam is very punctual, so Sam and John talked music festivals while they waited for everyone else to arrive... also, a special guest shows up halfway through...

596: #596 - The Internet is a Bad Place Jun 03, 2022

The whole crew is in effect! They talk about the new Garden track, Spotify's new political ad rules, Kurt Cobain's expensive guitar. the "incident" at Maryland Death Fest, and a whole lot more!

#595.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (May 2022) Jun 01, 2022

In this bonus episode, Punknews editor Em Moore plays the hoittest jams from May 2022! Listen up and get educated, you knuckleheads!

595: #595 - Last Night a DJ Saved My Life May 27, 2022

There's no Em, no Sam, just Hallie and John! So, instead of yappin', the Duo of Destruction just plays some cool new tunes! Bands rocked include: Bully, Melvins, Screaming Females, Artsick, DFL, Cosmit, Big Moose Manholington... AND MORE!!!

594: #594- Stop talking about [redacted]! May 20, 2022

Em, Hallie, and John talk the upcoming return of Punk Rock Bowling, the new dead Kennedys remix LP, Boots Riley's new film, QWAM, and much more! Also, John keeps bringing up [redacted] and everyone else gets very annoyed.

593: #593 - Em and John in combo style! May 13, 2022

My Chemical Romance has a new song out! Em is elated! Also discussed... uh... Riot Fest, Mikey Erg jamming with Against Me!, Max Creeps, and more!

592: #592 - Odds'n' Ends May 06, 2022

Sam, Hallie, and John talk random odds 'n' sods, including John's ongoing record battles and Sam and Hallie seeing the Linda Lindas. Also covered- the Rock Hall of Fame, new GWAR music, and Beach Rats!

#591.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (April 2022) May 06, 2022

Em Moore plays the hits of April 2022!!!

591: #591 - We talked to Max Creeps! Apr 27, 2022

This episode is one for the ages... we talked to the first wave punk legend Max Blastic of Max Creeps! Max talks the band breaking up and then reforming the next day, the band's new record, and what he wants out of life. It's not every day you get to talk to the guy that laid the groundwork of this thing called "punk."

#590.5 - Ricky and John talk RSD 2022 Apr 26, 2022

In this bonus episode, Tricky Ricky returns to talk his Record Store Day adventures with John. They talk about cool finds, RSD's general angle, and the upcoming June RSD "drop."

590: #590 - Joey of La Neve and Downtown Boys Apr 22, 2022

Joey of La Neve and Downtown Boys stops by to talk the new La Neve album! The usual gang also discusses the new Integrity remixes, Devil Master's new single, the new John Doe track, and more! Alos, John confuses John Mellencamp with Don Henley with John Fogerty!

589: #589 - Embrace the Change Apr 15, 2022

Hallie, Em, and john talk the mystery of Max Creeps, the new Ceremony single, how cool Chumbawamba is, Fest 20, and John's weird record battle. Also, Em issues a frighteningly ambiguous message...

588: #588 - Mike Park! Apr 14, 2022

The icon Mike Park stops by to discuss the new Bruce Lee Band LP, Classics of Love, mental health, and the news!

587: #587 - Tyler-Simone of Lesibu Grand! Apr 14, 2022

Tyler-Simone of Lesibu Grand stops by the podcast to talk the band's cool new singles!

586: #586 - Chris Haug Apr 14, 2022

John G talks with record seller, band dude, and archivist Chris Haug about the ins-and-outs of buying records... and more!

585: #585 - Fully Operational Battle Station Apr 14, 2022

The Punknews Podcast is back at full speed! We talk Spring slamdown 2, Summer Soiree 5, and the news or something.

584: #584- Brooke from Froggy! Apr 05, 2022

Brooke from Froggy stops by to discuss the band's cool new single. Also covered - Catbite's cover of the Silencers, KRS=One's dancing skills, Ministry's modern style, and more!

#583.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to (March 2022) Apr 04, 2022

Em Moore plays the coolest tracks from March 2022 so you don't have to wade through the junk!

583: #583 - Politics! Apr 04, 2022

You wanted unbalanced, uninformed political discussion with no nuance- you got it! We're talkin' the sale of bandcamp, bands bein' doxed for no good reason, and even Ukraine bein' invaded!

#582.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! (Feb 2022) Mar 27, 2022

Em Moore plays the hottest jamz from February 2022!

582: #582- Goodie bag discussions Mar 27, 2022

Sammie B, Hallie, and John discuss recent record acquisitions, analyze Rancid, the Ann Beretta reunion, and more~

581: #581- Canada Dry! Mar 27, 2022

Em, Hallie, and John are back! We talk the Chats/Mean Jeans tour, Powerplant's new RPG, and more!

#580.5 - Em Moore tells you what to listen to! Mar 21, 2022

(Sorry for the delay in new episodes- we are re-jiggering the back end and John is basically a chimpanzee with a ballpeen hammer) In this bonus Epsiode, Em Moore palys hot new hitz!

580: #580 - Christian of Mean Jeans! Feb 11, 2022

Christian Blunda of Mean Jeans stops by to discuss his new solo LP, 'Funky Punks in Space.' The crew also talks the news, including Jesse and Tim playing Op Ivy, the Rudi P reissue, and Panic Shack.

579: #579 - Moar like rock hall of SHAME, amirite?!!! Feb 04, 2022

Hallie, Em, and John talk Spotify's recent troubles, the Circle Jerks (again), Linda Lindas, and John swears he doesn't care about the rock hall... but does he....?!!!

578: #578 - TAYLOR INVICTUS Jan 28, 2022

This episode is a John and Em episode in name only as John starts it with an 18 minute rant about Taylor Swift. Also discussed? A ton of news including ETID's breakup, the new Dwarves/Queers tour, Nobro's new tunes, the Circle Jerks reissue, and a TON more.

577: #577 - The End of Year Wrap Up Jan 21, 2022

The whole gang reconvenes to talk about 2021 and they play a TON of the year's best tunes!

576: #576 - Weird Conversations Jan 14, 2022

Sam, Em, and John talk the year's massive vinyl and CD sales, the Nirvana spat, new Melvins (of course) and... um... Gary Glitter for some reason...

575: #575 - The Return of Punx Points! Jan 07, 2022

America's favorite game show returns for another round of devastating punk trivia! This time, Mikey Erg of the Ergs, Caitlin of Vixen77, and Tricky Ricky compete to see who will reign as the GREATEST PUNX OF ALL TIME!

574: #574 - John's nervous breakdown... live! Dec 28, 2021

John has a nervous breakdown live on air. Meanwhile, Em and Hallie discuss cool new bands and Eric Clapton- ultra-d-bag, or just mega d-bag?

573: #573 - The Christmas Special 2021! Dec 23, 2021

Hallie, Em, and John play some cool Christmas cuts and talk about the spirit of the season!

572: #572.5 - Th John and Ricky stayed home special Dec 22, 2021

In this bonus episode, John is joined by punknews veteran Tricky Ricky to discuss Record Store Day Black Friday and cool records they bought this year.

572: #572 - Haunted Naked Women Dec 17, 2021

Em, Hallie, and John talk Talking Heads' recent accolades, Georgia Maq's "controversial" new video, CJ's Ramone's new brew, and more! Also, John saw Surfbort and Ween.

571: #571 - John Jughead stops by Dec 10, 2021

John Jughead Pierson stops by to talk about his cool podcast. John and the crew also talk Legs McNeil leaving his own website, Marissa Paternoster, Pussy Gillette, and more

570: #570 - Don't Speak Dec 07, 2021

John, Em, and Hallie return to the regular format and discuss the new Oceanator track, Rudi P reissues, Scowl, and more. Also, the ska battle continues.

569: #569 - Album Combat Dec 07, 2021

Once again, the crew plays albums for each other and discusses the jams.... but this time, Hallie, Em, and John each pick an album they think the others might hate. John picks Scarface, Em picks Vil Creature, and Hallie picks something far too profane to print here.

568: #568 - Wee-Wee Crimes part 2 Nov 19, 2021

Yet again, North America's finest investigators, the Punknews Wee-Wee Crimes Unit assembles to get to the bottom of the latest gross mystery. Also, music is discussed... Dave Hause, Code Orange, and a band from Sweden.

567: #567 - Are you an Eel or a Frog Nov 12, 2021

In this jumbo episode, the whole crew talks Polly leaving the Bombpops, John Lydon on the Masked Singer, the new track by Hot Water Music, and Billy Idol's X-mas album. Also, we encourage Em to be a jerk.

566: #566.5 - Kat Moss from Scowl Nov 12, 2021

Kat Moss, singer of Scowl, chats with John G about the band's cool new album, Santa Cruz, and Ringo.

566: #566 - We have such sights to show you... Nov 05, 2021

Em, Hallie, and John play the reddit game (and it fails miserably). They also discuss the recent vinyl shortage, Converge and Chelsea Wolfe's new track, the new tune by Young Guv, and cool horror movies.

565: #565 - The Trackkeeper Returns! Oct 29, 2021

After a seven year absence, the horrid TRACKKEEPER returns! Hallie, Em, and John are nauseated. Also, we're throwing a show on NYE with Colleen Green, Joe Jack Talcum, Crazy and the Brains, and Froggy! They also cover new music by Surfbort,Pussy Gillette, and Every Time I die.

564: #564.5 -Brenna Red Oct 29, 2021

In this bonus episode, John interviews Brenna Red of the Last Gang about the band's new record, record collecting, and whether or not Iggy Pop has any self-loathing.

564: #564 - Ew... Oct 22, 2021

In this special late night episode, Em, Hallie, and John discuss international art forgery, new videos by Crazy and the Brains and NOBRO, and Peter Hook's new tour. Also, NFTS are selling for millions of dollars... aren't you glad you went to grad school???

563: #563 - General Internet Trash Oct 15, 2021

The usual crew talks Le Tigre's lawsuit, the new Colleen Green LP, Meet Me at the Altar, and other stuff. Also, Hallie coins a cool new term all the kids are sure to use.

562: #562 - Bro! Oct 08, 2021

John gets way to angry about something not worth getting angry about. Meanwhile, Sam, Hallie, and Em talk cool new tunes by Nobro, Surfbort, Scowl, and Froggy. Also. Danzig is dutifully discussed in detail, dude.

561: #561 - John's summer vacation Oct 01, 2021

In this episode, we indulge John as he drones on about the Leftover Crack book release show in LBC and Punk rock bowling in Vegas. Also discussed: anger issues and the history of burlesque.

560: #560 - Mailing It In Sep 23, 2021

The crew raids the mailbag and hears what YOU have to say.

559: #559 - The shortie episode Sep 17, 2021

The usual gang whips out a short(er) episode due to "Circumstances." Things covered? RSD's latest list, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Green Day enlisting in the Kiss army.

558: #558 - Summer Book Report Sep 08, 2021

The crew talks new Amyl and the Sniffers, Bad Waitresses, weird reissues, and book report issues.

557: #557.5 - A chat with Adam of the Copyrights Sep 03, 2021

In this bonus episode, John interviews Adam of the Copyrights about the band's new record, collecting records, Danzig, and metaphysics...

557: #557 - Em Moore at the Controls Sep 03, 2021

Em is sick and tired of the disorganization, unpreparedness, and cavalier attitude at the punknews podcast, so she's here to slap everyone into shape! Under Em's iron fist, the crew covers Fest's covid rules, Lee Scratch Perry, the new VU doc, and the mystery Turnstile hit-n-run pooper.

556: #556 - Franz Nicolay stops by Aug 30, 2021

Franz drops by to tell Hallie, Em, and John about his cool new book. Also, the Nirvana court case is discussed, the Suburban Lawns return, and RIP Charlie.

555: #555 - A good 30 minutes Aug 20, 2021

Em, Hallie, and John admit they like some select ska, discuss how social media has perhaps forced fans into the private lives of bands, and why John was the only person that bought the Halford re-issue.

554: #554 - Absurd Aug 13, 2021

Guns n roses have a new song out, but why? Em, Hallie, and John also compare bad Waitress to Tom Petty, fight about AM pop, and have a genuinely nuanced discussion about shows in the Covid era.

553: #553 - Boglin talk Aug 07, 2021

Hallie, Em, and John talk Boglins- do the new ones match the classic designs and artesian craftsmanship of the '80s editions? Also, there's music talk about... like... Offspring? The Misfits? Chubby and the gang? Something like that.

552: #552 - Way Too Menacing Jul 30, 2021

Hallie, Em, Sam, and John talk the continuing saga of the rarest Wu-Tang records, new Amyl and the Sniffers, a mysterious PRB changeup, and other "crap"- you'll see....

551: #551 - Chocolate with Nsync, postponed Jul 28, 2021

Hallie, Em, Sam, and John discuss the kickin' new Linda Lindas single, the jackass crew, and a new band with... creepy vibes.

550: #550.5 - Record Store Day Rampage Two Jul 28, 2021

In this bonus episode, Sam and John are joined by Tricky Ricky to discuss record store day part deux... and a record store day miracle!

550: #550 - Story Battle! Jul 16, 2021

In this momentous special episode, Hallie, Em, Chris, and John fight to the finish- Who will be the bloody champion of story time?!!!

549: #549 - Fonzr Jul 09, 2021

John, Hallie, and Em talk about OFF!'s surprise announcement, Amyl and the Sniffer's new single, the rise of Catbite, and if Billy Idol still rocks. Also, an in-depth discussion of the Fonz's promiscuity.

548: #548 - Pro-Hillbilly Jul 02, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

541: #541 - TWO Germs, Dave. TWO Germs May 14, 2021

John gets upset about the Rock Hall of fame induction. Hallie and Em roll their eyes. Also, the mystery of Andrew WK continues onward, Fest, and no one gets 7Seconds.

540: #540.5 - DJ Johnny G plays dollar bin new wave for you May 07, 2021

In this bonus episode, DJ Johnny G plays tracks from new wave records that he clawed out of the dollar bin. some of these tunes are AMAZING... and some are just ok.

540: #540 - Walk in the woods and look menacing May 07, 2021

Em, Hallie, and John talk the new Descendents LP, NOFX getting X'ed from PRB, Fucked Up's new equus themed lp, and something about John's weird obsession with Charlie Watts.

539: #539 - John sells his book Apr 30, 2021

In this episode, John hocks his new book, Architects of Self-Destruction: The Oral History of Leftover Crack. The usual gang also covers a recent NYC show, the new Rudi P album, illuminati hotties, and, like, more stuff, man.

538: #538 - Do cool people like ska? Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, Em, Sam, Halie, and John talk the new Rosenstock ska album, Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer turning state's evidence, Fyre festival fallout, and an interesting take on Crass... also, RIP ShockG

537: #537.5 - DJ Johnny G plays the newest hits for you! Apr 23, 2021

In this bonus episode, John G plays new tracks and reissues, including tunes from Rudimentary Peni, Suck, Dollhouse, the Mimes, Cabite, Silicone Prairie, Zouo, and more!

537: #537 - Petey Ramone Apr 16, 2021

In this episode, Em, Halie, and John talk about Pete Davidson playing as Joey Ramone, Wil Wheaton playing as Jello, and Davw Grohl playing as a guy that has to tour in a van. Also- Age of Quarrel gets a legal analysis.

536: #536 - NFT4UNME Apr 09, 2021

In this episode, Sam, Em, and John talk about Tim Armstrong's new NFTs, Record Store day's new releases, the Fest lineup, and gankin' at goodwill

535: #535.5 - Suzi Moon on the Mix Apr 09, 2021

In this special bonus episode, John talks to Suz Moon about her new, touring at age 15, playing in Civet, the end of LA Machina, and Mick Jagger

535: #535 - Elmo and house parties Apr 05, 2021

On Episode 535, a mysterious stranger returns after a two years absence and the crew talks about Michale Graves future as a witness, Crass remixes, the new Sincere Engineer, elmo and house parties

534: #534 - A small wonder Apr 01, 2021

In this episode, brought to you by Firestone tires, Sam, Hallie, and John talk the Bad Astronaut Box Set, UV-TV, Peter Hook's audio book, and Miley Cyrus- is she punk?!!!

533: #533 - Scenes from the punknews podcast Mar 25, 2021

John tries to cope. Stories on Danny Elfman, Suzie True, Joystik, Dollhouse, NOX, MDC and Noogy, Paul Roessler.

532: #532 - ...And One Shall Surely Die Mar 21, 2021

John, Adam, and Sam talk Rudimentary Peni, Fucked Up, Joe Strummer, and more! Plus a surprise that threatens to change the Punknews Podcast forever!

531: #531 - RENT Mar 18, 2021

Hallie, John, and Em tackle the week's punk news and someone's secret musical theatre past. Does John have an Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in his closet? Tune in to find out.

530: #530 - Vocations Mar 16, 2021

More SNFU is coming! New Early Riser video! Iggy Pop seduces us with poetry. Jello and the GSM take swings at Limbaugh.

529: #529 - Ska, In Defense of Mar 14, 2021

Aaron Carnes (author of "In Defense of Ska") and Adam Davis (Link 80, Omingone) join John and Adam to chat about Aaron's new book. Adam and John also get into a big shouting match over Penny Rimbaud. What fun!

528: #528 - Clear a Shelf Feb 25, 2021

Hallie, John, and Adam get hyped abou the new Fucked Up zodiac single. A letter writer really puts us on the spot.

527: #527 - Fuck In a Field Feb 25, 2021

The Circle Jerks arn't going on tour. A new Joe Strummer collection is due, but do we need it? Neil Young archival goodness. Adam, Em, and John.

526: #526 - Terminator Mood Bridge Feb 08, 2021

By subscribing to the Punknews Podcast you authorize Hallie, John, and Adam to eavesdrop on your life so that we may algorithmically produce a show tailor-made to make you bored and annoyed.

525: #525 - Fine Paste Feb 01, 2021

John, Em, and Adam try to figure out our place in a world with one less ongoing crisis

524: #524 - No Nuance Jan 20, 2021

John, Hallie, and Adam did not endorse Mitt Romney, it was our social media person.

523: #523 - Best of 2020 Picks Jan 18, 2021

Hallie, Em, Tom, John, and Adam share some of their favourite tunes of 2020. Songs galore.

522: #522 - Hangover 2020! Jan 15, 2021

John and Sam took stock of the post-holiday news while Adam edited their year end lists, like a monster

521: #521 - Christmas 2020! Dec 23, 2020

It's Christmas - you know what that means: drugs and violence!

520: #520 - Sublime Sucks Dec 18, 2020

We just recorded this Christmas podcast play. This isn't it. This is the dumb shit we talked about afterwards.

519: #519 - Quality Dec 11, 2020

Em, John, and Adam go to the Victory Records auction and big on that sweet box of drywall screws.

518: #518 - "They Are Pretty Dumb" Dec 04, 2020

Hallie, John, and Adam make the best they can of what's available. Can you recap 2020 like any normal year? Should John put on another goofy Christmas pagent?

517: #517 - COVID Convenience Fee Dec 03, 2020

Em, John, and Adam submit all of their private health information to Ticketmaster regularly, so why won't you?

516: #516 - Folks Dec 01, 2020

Hallie, John, and Adam are definitely not here to shill for a trendy beverage company, or are they?

515: #515 - Orthodox Halloween Nov 19, 2020

Tom's back to catch up with John and Adam. RIP Alec Baillie from Leftover Crack.

514: #514 - Cha Cha Cha Nov 18, 2020

Hallie, John, and Adam won't talk politics this episode so stop sending us letters.

513: #513 - The Bold Arena Nov 17, 2020

John, Adam, and Em record pre-Halloween, so I'm sure this one's aged like fine wine. Nothing's happened since right?

512: #512 - Out of the Blue Nov 02, 2020

John and Hallie recap the latest stories, or so I'm told.

511: #511 - Into the Black Nov 01, 2020

John and Adam limp along towards the end of the world.

510: #510 - Latter Day Ramones Special! Oct 28, 2020

Hey Ho! We're taking a deep dive into the end of the Ramones discography nobody wants to talk about.

509: #509 - Adam moved his desk, and other topics Oct 25, 2020

John, Hallie, and Adam hang out and talk about The Spits while the world burns.

508: #508 - Unstructured Oct 01, 2020

John made a plan. Adam threw it out. Tom took charge. How everyone's coping, or not, with this year.

507: #507 - Halloween Shit Sep 26, 2020

Hallie's here, and she's bringing the ghosts and goblins with her. We pay tribute to Toots Hibbert. Iggy Pop. PUP. Bad Brains.

506: #506 - The New Normal Sep 25, 2020

Em's back! Adam and John are unfortunately also here. Maximumrocknroll chat. Ska against racism.

505: #505 - Circle the bowl Sep 24, 2020

Adam's having some sort of breakdown. The Podcast continues on because punk doesn't care. Featuring Hallie and maybe John.

504: #504 - Motorcycle ride Sep 23, 2020

John, Tom, and Adam are here to talk about some punk rock, maybe, if only we could get past superspreader motorcycle rallies.

503: #503 - I know what they're about whether I saw them or not Sep 22, 2020

Hallie joins John and Adam for some further unstructured post-500 nonsense

502: #502 - Untitled Afterparty Part 2 Sep 05, 2020

The post-500 hangover continues. Treading water hard over here.

501: #501 - Untitled Afterparty Part 1 Sep 05, 2020

500 is in the can. We're still here. What now? The hangover begins.

500: #500 - Punknews Podcast 500! Aug 21, 2020

Nearly 5 hours of ramshackle interviews and performances from Keith Morris, Jesse Michaels, Steve Ignorant, Danbert Nobacon, Marissa Paternoster, Blag Dahlia, Blothar of GWAR, and more!

499: #499.9999999 - Dead Horse Jul 29, 2020

(fixed!) It's always darkest before the dawn. John: unrestrained.

499: #499.95 - We Need To Talk About Produce Jul 27, 2020

John, Adam, and Hallie. Fest 19 postponed. Green Day and Weezer get small business loans. Banksy gets knocked down. Audio problems!

499: #499.9 - Rappin' and Snappin' Jul 24, 2020

John and Tom go wild because Adam had to responsibly bail

499: #499.69 - Working for the Weekend Jul 06, 2020

John, Adam, and Hallie discuss three of our favourite records, featuring A Flock Of Seagulls, Carrie Nations, and Teenanger

499: #499.666 - Irritable times Jun 26, 2020

On this silly episode we talk Live Nation, the new Lawrence Arms single, Tiger Army, the new Public Enemy single, Rancid action figures, Integrety 8-tracks and more!

499: #499.5 - Everything's better when faster Jun 19, 2020

Not 500. Shrug. Taking Cro-Mags, Coriky, Cassete Store Day, Riot Fest's 2021 announcement and more.

499: #499 - You Don't Grow a Top Hat Jun 12, 2020

Hallie’s back to talk Nazis, Crisis, virtual concerts, Bob Mould, Danbert Nobacon, Blanks 77 and more!

498: #498 - I Was Three Jun 04, 2020

New Lawrence Arms tune. NOFX and Frank Turner splt. Alice Coopers COVID-19 track. Upcoming stuff from Trash Talk, Joyce Manor, Japandroids, LBDAS

497: #497 - Pillows May 28, 2020

Tom and Adam talk about domestic shit for a good 40 minutes until John shows up to remind them of what the show's about.

496: #496 - Frail Bray May 22, 2020

Jason Hall from Western Addition joins us to chat about the band's new record Frail Bray, out now on Fat Wreck Chords, plus the usual news nonsense.

495: #495 - I'll Calm Down May 15, 2020

Little Richard passed away. Jesse Michaels recording new music. Iggy Pop re-releasing new records. COVID fucks up Gilman, Rebellion Fest, cool bars, but not Live Nation, they get a bailout.

494: #494 - Slingshot Around the Sun May 08, 2020

Drinking our way through the pandemic. Bandcamp Fridays are making the world better. RIP Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider and Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers. Fest adds cool bands.

493: #493 - Bigfoot Adjacent May 01, 2020

The original X lineup is back together with a new record. Record Store Day reformats for COVID. The Offspring cover Tiger King for some reason. Hallie doesn’t know what a wendigo is.

492: #492 - Stairclimb Apr 24, 2020

Em's back to chat about Ticketmaster, the post-Victory Mission Two label, Nobro, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Noun, and KRS-One's new mixtape

491: #491 - Passionate Medieval-style Love Apr 18, 2020

Discussing three records we love: GWAR's "War Party," Sloppy Seconds' "Destroyed," and Simply Saucer's "Cyborgs Revisited"

490: #490 - Catharsis Apr 10, 2020

Hallie’s back to talk The Fest 19, COVID festival cancellations, new Fucked Up sideprojects, whether ska’s making a comeback, and what the OG anarchos think of Bob Vylan

489: #489 - Asymptomatic Apr 02, 2020

Checking in on John, Tom, and Adam in quarantine. New NOFX video. The Stooges' John Cale mix resurfaces. New records from the Suicide Machines and Screeching Weasel.

488: #488 - Essential Services Mar 26, 2020

John, Tom, and Adam call up Philadelphia's Sit and Spin Records, Indiana's Record Farm, and the Bay Area's Streetlight Records

487: #487 - Quarantined Mar 19, 2020

John, Tom, and Adam are under quarantine, baby. NOFX has a new song too, but the world's falling apart so you know where we waste our time.

486: #486 - The Nachos Before the Storm Mar 18, 2020

John, Em, and Adam grapple with our virulent new reality, recorded last week when things seem downright quaint compared to now. At least Adam got to be COOLDAD one last time before the bloodwave hit.

485: #485 - Endorsements Mar 15, 2020

Hallie's back for an episode full of politics, with a ton of bands lining up with Bernie Sanders in the States. Recorded pre-plague.

484: #484 - Transformer Man Mar 05, 2020

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid touring. Brexit impact on touring bands. Stooges to release massive box set.

483: #483 - Ambient Death Metal Sideproject Mar 03, 2020

Festival lineups. Rudimentary Peni's Blinko emerges. Summer Soiree 4!

482: #482 - Juice Pigs Feb 20, 2020

New band from Fugazi, Evens members. Rage Against The Machine touring. Record lacquer manufacturer destroyed. Nick Blinko emerges. Green Day's new video.

481: #481 - Theatricality Feb 06, 2020

Record collecting! My Chemical Romance sells out. Dead Milkmen recording. Danzig to play Danzig II in Vegas. Dirtnap Records’ 20th anniversary blowout. Jade Hairpins is a real band now.

480: #480 - Self-Actualize Feb 03, 2020

Circle Jerks announce tour. Lawrence Arms recording new album. Mars Volta scientology madness. Brian Eno's new record.

479: #479 - Upper Ass Jan 31, 2020

Amyl and the Sniffers and The Chats have new videos. So does Green Day or whatever. Tom's in trouble. Laura Jane Grace records demos.

478: #478 - Saint Pierre v. Miquelon Jan 29, 2020

John, Tom, and Adam ACTUALLY to return to normal but it's not much better.

477: #477 - There Was an Attempt Jan 20, 2020

John, Tom, and Adam try and fail to return to normal

476: #476 - 2019 Is Fucking Dead Jan 15, 2020

All-hands year end special. Lots of songs. Don't sue us.

475: #475 - Post X-Mas Nonsense Dec 26, 2019

We kept recording after the Christmas special...

474: #474 - Christmas break Dec 23, 2019

A curiously violent Punknews Podcast Christmas special

473: #473 - Chaos as usual Dec 20, 2019

Tom and John paired up for an unorganized quickly thrown together episode and kept no notes, so...

472: #472 - Way before the Wendigo Dec 17, 2019

John’s seemingly random Zappa conundrum. The internet is dumb. Bad Religion playing Rebellion. The Undertones touring. Pouzza Fest 2020.

471: #471 - Small house in the mountains? Dec 15, 2019

Sonic Attack recap. Sandy Sanderson of the Pink Fairies. Punk Rock Bowling lineup. Circle Jerks reunion.

470: #470 - A man of his age Dec 01, 2019

Can we even make a list of the top records of 2019? Black Flag announce 2020 shows. Danzig screening Verotika. The Spits live cassette release.

469: #469 - Banned from the Y Nov 21, 2019

London Calling shows. Pete Doherty arrested for doing his usual thing. Nergal of Behemoth is a liar. Control Top's new video.

468: #468 - Artisanal bespoke gatekeeping Nov 20, 2019

Poison Idea's final shows. Rage Against The Machine reunites. My Chemical Romane reunites. Bikini Kill reunites.

467: #467 - Apple Picking Nov 07, 2019

Amazon boycots. Morrissey sells autographed copies of other people’s records. The Damned dressed like Vampires. Rainbo Records closes.

466: #466 - Plural for Nosferatu Oct 31, 2019

Gang's all hear. On that Off With Their Heads Story. The Damned's vampire gig.

465: #465 - Sick of all of the above, really Oct 28, 2019

An intimate John Gentile / Tom Trauma joint

464: #464 - The tracklist hasn’t changed in 40 years Oct 10, 2019

John's weird love life. Vinyl outsellings CDs. Record Store Day. Fucked Up's Australian 7". Olivia Newton John wants her name back.

463: #463 - Chimp Sanctuary Oct 04, 2019

Barrie Masters of Eddie and the Hot Rods and Kim Shattuck of the Muffs pass. Concord music buys Victory Records. Tegan and Sara hack the scalpers. Green Day partners with the NHL.

462: #462 - Cosmic Love Sep 27, 2019

Adam took his kids to a beer festival. Tom Delonge found his aliens. The Offspring in a video game. Danzig! Mike Watt! Hallie’s back! Vivian Girls! Did we mention Hallie’s back?

461: #461 - Cardassians Sep 19, 2019

We get asked about emo and at least 1/3rd of us attempt to answer it. Is 90s punk still filling venues? Record collecting! Audio problems! Vaporwave for some reason! All the hits.

460: #460 - Sincerity Sep 18, 2019

Green Day and Weezer have a big goofy tour and some big goofy records, but who cares because John saw Morrissey with a bunch of geese.

459: #459 - The Best Pete Sep 11, 2019

Offspring bassist sues band. Social Distortion 40th anniversary. Paint It Black returns. Black Flag's first drummer playing. Mike Watt has two new bands.

454: #454 - The Lost Episode Sep 05, 2019

While Adam was away John and Tom recorded this episode... then they never bothered editing it. I have no idea what's in this one. Punk stuff?

458: #458 - Four Slots Aug 29, 2019

John’s listening to problematic things. Adam’s too busy to even bother. Long lost Lemmy tune. Night Birds recording. Chain Whip are great. Blink-182 are not. Hasbro bought Suge.

457: #457 - If you could read my mind Aug 20, 2019

Where to find shows. New NOFX single. Colleen Green covers Blink-182. Woodstock is fucking dead.

456: #456 - Problematic but fun Aug 14, 2019

No plan this week. Punknews posted a top 100 of the 2000s list. Adam's MC'ing a bunch of concerts. Mailbag!

455: #455 - Tom Bought Some 2x4s Aug 07, 2019

John's Summer Soiree recap. Adam went to Side by Side Weekend and Sappyfest. Tom's here too!

453: #453 - Terok Nor Jul 19, 2019

Vivian Girls reunited. Misfits in NYC. Sleater-Kinney’s title track. New Ceremony single. Hawkwind. Messthetics.

452: #452 - Bladesmithing Jul 11, 2019

Tau Cross implodes in controversy. Dischord beer controversy. Detroit music fest controversy. Etc.

451: #451 - Harder Faster Louder Jul 03, 2019

Janet Weiss leaves Sleater-Kinney. Harley Flagacan's Cro-Mags release new EP. Off recording. Spotify seeks to recoup payments.

450: #450 - Hanging on the Telephone Jun 27, 2019

We attempted to pull off a dozen or so consecutive 5-minute interviews in the span of a show. Did it fail spectacularly? Find out on this anniversary episode.

449: #449 - Trademark confusion Jun 23, 2019

Misfits shows wrapping up. Rancid and Pennywise on tour. HR to release solo album. John's roll changes. New stuff from The Garden and Tau Cross.

448: #448 - Hallie mercifully returns Jun 19, 2019

John, Tom, and Hallie discuss the news.

447: #447 - How I Spent My Almost Summer Vacation Jun 06, 2019

Everyone's back from vacation. Stores from Tom at Camp Anarchy, John at Punk Rock Bowling, and Adam in Jamaica being very un-punk.

446: #446 - Maximum TomnJohn Returns Jun 06, 2019

Tom and John get loose and conversational while Adam's away.

445: #445 - The Trauma May 15, 2019

Band branded weed. Band branded brews. Melvins and Flipper working together. Against Me! playing album shows. Misfits hit Colorado and Washington. Slackers in NYC.

444: #444 - Little Black Shorts May 10, 2019

Woodstock 50 continues to step on rakes like Sideshow Bob. Greg Ginn’s Black Flag is back with a new lineup. Blink-182 and Lil Wayne touring. Integrity maces.

443: #443 - "The Punknews Podcast hates the listeners and readers" Week May 02, 2019

You all failed OFF. PEARS drummer protests a loudmouth. Woodstock 50 is in trouble. German Bad Religion live record. Punks against sweatshops. Upcoming World/Inferno and Hot Water Music.

442: #442 - Skip McSkipster Apr 25, 2019

OFF needs money. Should Adam go to a psych fest? Cro-Mags lawsuit settlement. Cayetana and Direct Hit shake-ups. Cokie the Clown video.

441: #441 - What's Going on with Miles O'Brien Apr 18, 2019

Record Store Day. John’s throwing a proto-punk show. Hellhammer’s back but don’t call them that. Bandcamp’s vinyl pressing service. DOA rarities. Fun with Moz.

440: #440 - Ice Cream Man Apr 11, 2019

John saw Mott The Hoople. April fools was tame but comfortingly so. Jawbreaker writing new material. Melvins recording with Flipper. Green Day’s writing a book. Crass reissues.

Bonus - Descendents Special Apr 11, 2019

It's the Descendents/ALL week on Punknews! John, Tom, and Adam talk the band and our personal histories with it.

439: #439 - Stay Free Apr 04, 2019

RIP Brittany Strummer. Hallie's here to talk Crazy and the Brains, OFF!'s new film and kickstarter, Jawbreaker playing the Fest, Fucked Up's new video, Dead Kennedys drama, Dick Manitoba drama.

438: #438 - Oeuvre Mar 28, 2019

Spring showdown recap. Old punks on a panel, being assholes to each other. AVAIL reunites for a show. New Bad Religion song. Where did The Chats come from? Dropkick Murphys fracas.

437: #437 - (Fixed) 13 Ways to Wear the Tube Mar 23, 2019

Christchurch shows cancelled from Slayer and Phil Anselmo. MySpace loses all the songs. Rolling Stones have a record called HONK, for some reason. Woodstock's back, no Korn this time.

436: #436 - Yggdrasil Mar 21, 2019

Hallie's back! Burzum jeep race. Ian Mackaye's new band recording. Dinosaur Jr rock camp. Flipper touring.

435: #435 - Windows 95 CD-ROM Deluxe Edition Remaster Mar 19, 2019

Encores? The 2019 Record Store Day seems lazy. Black Flag goes UK. New L7 record. Cokie The Clown. Amyl and the Sniffers.

434: #434 - Maximum TomnJohn Mar 14, 2019

Backlog clearing part 5: Adam wasn't on this episode and the other dummies didn't take notes, so how, friends, does Adam write this episode description? How?

433: #433 - The number of a beast Mar 14, 2019

Backlog clearing part 4: Record store day, again. Rancid to headline craft beer festival. Propagandhi remasters.

432: #432 - James Dean smoking a vape pen Mar 06, 2019

Backlog clearing part 3: NOFX singles on the month. Chuck D to narrate Clash documentary. Against Me writing. Some new Weezer video again. Adam apologizes for the end of this episode, John's cruel.

431: #431 - Big tube of stem cells Mar 06, 2019

Backlog clearing part 2: Hallie's back! Ear damage or the lack thereof. Koji accuses Frank Turner of racism over Mongol Horde. The Ramoms are cool. Teenage Bottlerocket's new album. New Hot Water Music EP. More Bikini Kill.

430: #430 - If he could have just stuck to the cocaine Mar 06, 2019

Backlog clearing part 1: John keeps throwing shows. Tim Armstrong's new cartoon. Weezer's new dumb thing. Greg Ginn's Black Flag are back. Mott The Hoople for some reason.

429: #429 - It’s a pretty jolly looking bridge Feb 28, 2019

We're late and we're sorry! Here comes a bunch of backlog episodes... New Bouncing Souls. Bikini Kill scalpers. Black Sabbath memorial bench. Bandcamp's record store.

#428 - Maximum TomnAdam Feb 15, 2019

The looming death of Maximum Rocknroll. New PUP record. The Stand GT's new old video. Big money for a Sex Pistols single.

#427 - Best of 2018 Feb 08, 2019

The whole crew! A million songs! One year closer to death. Don't sue us.

#426 - Unfriend Jan 31, 2019

Facebook ate the scene. Warped Tour to return. Iggy Pop's mini series on Punk. Sweden's women-only festival. Rock Hall.

#425 - Walk Away, Man Jan 19, 2019

Hallie's back! RIP Pete Shelley. Anarchy Camp! American Steel's new song. Men At Work re back. Snarkculture.

#424 - What Fresh Hell Jan 18, 2019

Existential punk crisis edition. Conspiracies! Reggae! Bleecker Bob! Green Day on Mars! Audio issues abound, we're trying folks.

#423 - A Quantifiable Number of Roman Troops Jan 07, 2019

Punk Rock Bowling lineup. Record Store Day hauls. Jawbreaker goes to London. Suicide Machines demo new songs. Nonprofit bands?

#422 - Kip's Still There Jan 03, 2019

Best of year calculations. Adam's not sure about Idles. Threatin's gloriously fake tour. John's sad white dudes theory. John starts talking about muppet sexuality for some reason. Weed venues.

#421 - Oowatanite Jan 03, 2019

Audio nightmares! Ricky doesn't know his CanCon. Ricky talks records in hot live video. Hot Water Music tour.

#420 - Big Knowledge Dick Dec 07, 2018

Adam's on John's shrink couch. New Specals album. Some of Fugazi make a new band. Oldpunx in Sweden. Shatner and Iggy Pop. John saw Lee Perry.

#419 - Hallie's Back Nov 29, 2018

Super limited releases. D.O.A.'s Joey Shithead elected to city council. New Noun record. Tom Delonge vs the space mutants. Hallie Bulleit is here! Neat!

#418 - Smoke Two Joints Nov 28, 2018

Cannabis legalization in Canada. Black Friday record store day. Various Dead Kennedys news. John saw Public Image Ltd.

Bonus - WLMRT Interview Nov 13, 2018

Adam talks to Toronto noise-punks WLMRT. They have a new EP titled Lube 2 coming out on Pleasence Records on 11/16.

Bonus - Danzig Special Oct 31, 2018

A special on Danzig for Punknews.org's 2018 Misfits week.

Bonus - Misfits Special Oct 29, 2018

A special on the legendary Misfits for Punknews.org's 2018 Misfits week.

#417 - Pulling a plane Oct 25, 2018

New Fucked Up LP. Shaggy 2 Dope tries to dropkick Fred Durst. Diesel rips off Sheer Mag logo. Rock hall nominations. Gorillla Biscuits reissue.

#416 - A bunch of jerks acting like they know stuff (*title corrected*) Oct 17, 2018

Hey Adam fixed the episodes descriptions! Ticketmaster continues to suck. Fucked Up continues to not. Leftover Crack rarities. The Boss with Social D.

#415 - Rancid V (*title corrected*) Oct 12, 2018

Beau's Oktoberfest recap. Ticketmaster sucks. New Night Birds. Henry Rollins with Shatner.

Bonus - Natterers Interview Oct 10, 2018

Ricky chats with the UK punk band Natterers.

#414 - Fleur-de-lis Oct 05, 2018

Hubert Lenoir at the Polaris prize gala. Misfits in Chicago. Pussy Riot poisioning. New Distiillers, Natterers, Pkew Pkew Pkew.

#413 - Turnpike Sep 29, 2018

Leftover Crack's border issues. Misfits and Ramones reissues. Melvins cover Sabbath. New Single Mothers, Night Birds, Antarctigo Vespucci.

#412 - Feel Like Making Love Sep 20, 2018

Keith Morris, Mike Watt, Flea spoken word show. Melvins cover Sabbath. Surprise Tragedy EP. Q Lazzarus lives.

#411 - Summer Soiree 2 Sep 17, 2018

A recap of the Punknews Summer Soiree 2 and some record collecting.

#410 - It's Perfect Sep 14, 2018

Mike Ness fights a dude. Devo's 40th. Deluxe "Road to Ruin." Companion to Fucked Up's new record.

#409 - Whacked Out Versions of his Classics Sep 06, 2018

Fucked Up's new music video. Iggy Pop eats hamburger. Daniel Romano on the roof. Strummer news. Psywarfare.

#408 - Tell your wife we're going for a week Sep 04, 2018

No money for musicians. Target apologizes. Nursing home residents go metal. Night Birds video. Sappyfest recap.

#407 - Seanscapes Aug 29, 2018

New stuf from the Briefs, Night Birds, Anti-Flag, Tom Morello, the Offspring covering 311 for some reason. Plus, crimes!

#406 - TRGT Aug 21, 2018

Fucked Up's new single. Sorry to Bother you soundtrack. Target recreates CBGB.

#405 - Cease and Desist Aug 20, 2018

Pussy Riot jailed for protest. RATM vs Farage in copyright court. Against Me! finish new album. Alkaline Trio release single.

#404 - I'm a teapot Aug 17, 2018

Shows we saw. PIL, the Damned, Danzig tours. News from Fucked Up, Elvis Costello, UK Subs.

#403 - Part Deux Aug 13, 2018

Summer Soiree 2. Andrew Seward in Against Me again. Joe Strummer compilation.

#402 - Pizzaterra Aug 01, 2018

Sorry for the delay! Jeff Rosenstock tribute. Montebello rock fest. 90s ska documentary. The Ramoms.

#401 - The Loneliest Number Jul 17, 2018

Bad Religion's anti-alt-right single. UK Subs cover Bowie. NOFX cancels all shows. Against Me plays with Andrew Seward. Songs from New Vogue, The Two Tens, Dog Party.

#400 Jul 04, 2018

400 episodes and the gang's all here. Is this the end? Is it a new beginning? Take the survey at orgcore.com.

#399.99997 - Drunk Rock Bowling Camp… In Public Jun 13, 2018

Ricky hosts as the boys discuss the NOFX controversy, Punk Rock Bowling and Punk in Drublic Camp.

#399.9999 - The Glorious Return of Adam White Jun 08, 2018

Adam returns and there is much celebrating.

#399.9991 - We Just Keep Fucking With You May 28, 2018

Tom thinks Michael Graves was the best Misfits singer.

#399.999 - The 999 Episode May 23, 2018

Stage dive and mosh pit etiquette. Night Birds. Cro-Mags arguing.

#399.69 - The Sex Episode May 15, 2018

Hesh wants sex!

#399.666 - The Grindcore Episode May 10, 2018

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Bonus - Interview with Johnny Bonnel of Swingin' Utters May 07, 2018

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Johnny Bonnel of Swingin' Utters about Punk Rock Bowling 2018 and more.

#399.5 - The Record Store Day Special! May 06, 2018

John, Ricky, Tom and Greg shoot the shit about their Record Store Day experiences and purchases.

Bonus - Interview with A Place to Bury Strangers May 04, 2018

Podcast producer Greg Simpson interviews Oliver Ackermann of post punk band A Place to Bury Strangers about their new noise masterpiece, Pinned.

#399 - Old New York Was Once New Amsterdam Apr 30, 2018

John regales us with tales of debauchery in Amsterdam. The Damned. This is Hardcore. Complaining about Billie Joe.

#398 - Throw Your Kid Off a Pier Apr 19, 2018

Adam, Tom and Ricky run amok while John is abroad. They talk about who knows what. Adam terrifies his son.

#397 - Chassless Apps Apr 16, 2018

Punk Rock Bowling chat. Adam goes fanboy with Young Guv. Offspring guy is a hero.

#396 - Assless Chaps Apr 13, 2018

Joey Shithead running for mayor. Punk in Drublic Fest. The dude from EODM is being a dick. Lawrence Arms, Queers, Stooges talk.

Bonus - Interview with DJ Bonebrake of X Apr 09, 2018

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews DJ Bonebrake of X about Punk Rock Bowling 2018 and more.

#395 - The Return of Punx Points! Apr 09, 2018

We play Punx Points with Punknews readers. 7 Seconds breaks up. Blink-182 does Vegas. NOFX pays tribute to Steve Hawking.

#Ian MacKaye Special Apr 05, 2018

Punknews Podcast Ian MacKaye Special

#394 - Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Mar 28, 2018

John saw Alice Cooper. Jesse Michaels art collection. Sorry to Bother You trailer. New Hot Snakes. Adam really likes this episode.

#393 - Summer Camp Mar 26, 2018

Final Warped Tour lineup. Strung Out's new EP. NME to end print magazine. Alice Bag's 77 video.

#392 - F-You, That’s it Mar 13, 2018

Screaming Females new album. Record Store Day. Pouzza bands and other Candian Fests. Mad Magazine reboot. New Andrew WK.

Bonus - Interview with Chad Price of Vulture Wake/ALL Mar 08, 2018

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Chad Price of A Vulture Price and ALL.

#391 - Swirling Toilet Bowl of Emotion Mar 08, 2018

Spring Slamdown. Wavelength Winter festival. Strung Out drummer leaves. The Who's new live LP. Gibson guitars in trouble? SKA SKA SKA SKA SKA.

#390 - No Homers Feb 27, 2018

Bad Brains recording. TSOL live video. DOA recording with Ron Reyes. Stuff we're looking forward to.

#389 - The mice will play Feb 24, 2018

The Messthetics form. Harley Flanangan added to Misfits show. World Inferno recording. Handsome Dick Manitoba arrested.

#388 - Quincentuple Your Money Feb 16, 2018

Straight edge. Misfits announce Jersey show. Lawrence Arms greatest hits. Boots Riley film picked up. New Andrew WK.

#387 - Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow Feb 08, 2018

New Damned single. Jawbreaker robbed. RIP Peter Eichhorn of P.Trash. New Hot Snakes. RIP Mark E. Smith of The Fall.

Bonus - Interview with The Shell Corporation Feb 04, 2018

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Jan Drees and Curtiss Lopez of The Shell Corporation.

#386 - At least I'm trying Jan 26, 2018

Hinterland Hoedown in Toronto. Andrew WK single. Michael Davenport of the Ataris indicted for phone scam.

#385 - I hate everyone on this Podcast Jan 19, 2018

Distillers reunite. Mean Jeans collect their jingles. Jawbreaker reunion shows. Casssette sales. Penny Rimbaud reads poetry.

#384 - Aggressively Neutral Jan 15, 2018

Year end lists. Surprise Jeff Rosenstock album. Mean Jeans jingles. John's still talking about Alice Cooper. Pam the Funkstress passes away.

#383 - Year End Blowout Dec 31, 2017

All hands on deck to send out 2017 with music and chaos.

#382 - Better Than Last Year's Christmas Episode Dec 27, 2017

Record talk. Mean Jeans' new video. Alice Cooper v. Christ. Devo / Bowie / Eno jam tape exists. Wesley Willis.

Songs played:

#381 - Human-like Consciousness Dec 26, 2017

Punk Rock bowling lineup. Rock Hall inductees. More LA Weekly drama. Jello Biafra week.

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#380 - Early Riser Dec 18, 2017

The band Early Riser joins us for the show. Tegan and Sara's sing-along, Neil Young's discography website, the feds want Wu-Tang, Rollins leaves LA Weekly.

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#379 - Ambivalent Dec 11, 2017

Gentile v. Trump. Steve Ignorant and Paranoid Visions' live album. Punk Rock Bowling. New Andrew WK. NME sold.

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#378 - College Dec 07, 2017

College advice show? Live Nation sued. Weird Al covers the Ramones. Malcolm Young passes away.

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Bonus - Jello Biafra podcast special part 2 Dec 04, 2017

Punknews records an entire podcast about Jello for Jello Biafra week (part 2)

Bonus - Jello Biafra podcast special part 1 Dec 04, 2017

Punknews records an entire podcast about Jello for Jello Biafra week (part 1)

#377 - Key to the City Nov 24, 2017

1977 week. Brand New's Jesse Lacey accused of sexual misconduct. Morrissey day in LA. Poseurs break up.

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#376 - Beefeater Hat Nov 16, 2017

Fest performances. Bikini Kill reunites. Ozzy's farewell tour. New Frank Turner, GBH. Barneys Sham 69 jacket.

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#375 - Neck Brace Nov 10, 2017

Every Time I Die sued. Fats Domino and Mike Hudson of the Pagans pass away. New Dwarves. Mash ups.

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#374 - Draped in the Power Cosmic Nov 06, 2017

Lawrence Arms War on Christmas. The Triple Rock to close. Simply Saucer touring the US. LArs Frederiksen live. Genesis P-Orridge diagnosed with lukemia.

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#373 - Demonym Nov 03, 2017

Black Friday RSD. New Screaming Females. Green Day's greatest greatest hits. The new GWAR.

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#372 - Grand Nagus Oct 26, 2017

Rock hall. New Transplants EP. Tim in a tree. Morrissey Ramones cover. Op Ivy's Dave Mello joins Kicker.

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#371 - It's the children who are wrong Oct 23, 2017

Kids. RIP Tom Petty. Zex guitarist files defamation suit. Fyre fest co-founder pleads not guilty. Tom Delonge to release new novel. Long Beach Dub Allstars return.

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Bonus - Interview with The Eradicator Oct 17, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews vocalist Andy Slania and bassist Ryan Bollis of The Eradicator about their new self-titled LP and more.

#370 - The Cat and the Claw Oct 16, 2017

New Screaming Females. Rolling Stone for sale. Misfits announce Las Vegas show. RIP Charles Bradley. Zappa hologram.

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#369 - Waist Tiara Oct 12, 2017

It was a bad week for Zex. Bullet belts. Quicksand's Tom Capone arrested for shoplifting. Sticks and Stones reuntite. New Moz.

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Bonus - The Flatliners Live At It's Not Dead Fest 2 Sep 26, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Chris Cresswell and Scott Brigham of The Flatliners live at It's Not Dead Fest 2.

#368 - Sperm Sep 23, 2017

New Damned album. MDC's no fascists chant. Ted Leo video. Direct Hit and Pears split.

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#367 - Oh Flavor Flav Sep 20, 2017

Dear Landlord's Zachary Gontard charged with murder. Chris Clavin accused of sexual assault. Flavor Flav sues public enemey. Husker Du box set.

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Bonus - Spike Slawson Live At It's Not Dead Fest 2 Sep 11, 2017

Editor Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Spike Slawson of Me First And The Gimme Gimmes/Uke-Hunt live at It's Not Dead Fest 2.

#366 - John is a Swifty Sep 07, 2017

We saw some shows. No Warning announce reunion. Jello and Dead Cross. New GBH album.

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Bonus - A Wilhelm Scream Live At It's Not Dead Fest 2 Sep 04, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Trevor Reilly of A Wilhelm Scream live at It's Not Dead Fest 2.

#365 - Constant State of Collapse Aug 28, 2017

Misfits reunion show. Morrissey's next record. We ignore the new Brand New record. Anti-Flag's new video. Billy Idol is T-1000.

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#364 - Soiree Aug 20, 2017

Recap of the Punknews Summer Soiree in Philadelphia. New Ezra Kire record. MEMES.

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#363 - Body Shaming Aug 17, 2017

Jawbreaker reunion. Peter of the Test Tube Babies deported. Kidd Creole arrested. New Bombpops and Downtown Boys.

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#362 - Meat Dio Aug 10, 2017

Interview with Limited to One Records. Tom Delonge locates predators. Sick Of It all hit by drunk driver. MTV TRL to relaunch.

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#361 - Nirvana with Bob Aug 01, 2017

Punk in Drublic fest. New Bronx tune. Menzingers opening for Sublime with Rome and hte Offspring. Record store talk.

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#360 - Satan is Bad Jul 31, 2017

Orgcore week. New Propagandhi, new Hot Water Music, Jawbreaker documentary. Tim Armstrong and Billy Joe Armstrong make a song.

#359 - Are mixed up episode descriptions punk? Jul 24, 2017

Orgcore week. New Propagandhi, new Hot Water Music, Jawbreaker documentary. Tim Armstrong and Billy Joe Armstrong make a song.

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#358 - About that Dickies thing... Jul 17, 2017

The Dickies Warped Tour controversy is all consuming.

#357 - Ricky vs the World Jul 07, 2017

Record collecting. Laura Jane Grace awarded. Pkew Pkew Pkew sign to Side One Dummy. Lillingtons sign to Fat.

#356 - We're Throwing a Party Jul 06, 2017

Punknew Summer Soiree. Gene Simmons tries to trademark devil horns. Motorhead video game.

#355 - Insert Witty Title Here Jun 27, 2017

Punk Rock Bowling report. Andrew WK tour. 90s week. Ghost Ship charges.

Bonus - Interview with Kevin Lyman Jun 20, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Kevin Lyman about It's Not Dead Fest 2, Warped Tour history and more.

#354 - Believe It Jun 14, 2017

Adam and John play it loose. Lots of mail. Flatliners, Dirty Nil, Sam Coffey show review.

#353 - 2x Speed Jun 07, 2017

New Hot Water Music. Against Me house show. Rodney on the Roq is done.

#352 - Solo Side Project Jun 01, 2017

Some Party newsletter and the Flames CD release. Hugs for Chelsea comp. New Downtown Boys, Bloodclot, Teenage Bottlerocket.

#351 - Woodstock '99 May 26, 2017

Piss beer. PWR BTTM accusations. Dexter Holland's got his PDH. New stuff from Rancid, The Lillingtons, Danzig, OFF.

#350 - Arbitrary Anniversary Show! May 14, 2017

Interviews with Western Addiction, Screaming Females, Tsunami Bomb, Crazy and the Brains, Natterers, Burger Records Jupiter Records, Chotto Ghetto, Melanie Kaye

#349 - Don't Kill Ricky May 14, 2017

Punk Rock Bowling special!

Bonus - Interview with Brutal Youth May 13, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Patty O'Lantern the lead vocalist of Brutal Youth about Pouzza Fest, 'Sanguine,' the legacy of The Rebel Spell and more.

#348 - RSD 2017 May 06, 2017

Record Store Day. Iggy Pop's 70. Fest lineup.

#347 - Save Your Generation May 05, 2017

Jawbraeker reunite for Riot Fest. New Cock Sparrer and Iggy Pop songs.

#346 - Fly Me Up to the Moon Apr 22, 2017

Cock Sparrer and the Melvins announce new records. The great Flatliners debate. Teenage Bottlerocket covers.

Bonus - Interview with Spike Slawson Apr 19, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews Spike Slawson of Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Uke-Hunt and The Revolts about the new Me First record, Punk Rock Bowling, TMZ, Jay Bentley on bass and more.

#345 - Winning Pies and JUNOs Apr 15, 2017

924 Gilman recognized by Berkeley. The Movielife signs to Rise. Dirty Nil wins a Juno. The Jealous Sounds break up.

#344 - Beefs Apr 06, 2017

Punk Rock Bowling club shows. This is Hardcore fest. Mike Vallely's new EP. Peter Hook live.

Bonus - Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Game Story Mar 29, 2017

Editor Ricky Frankel interviews director Ludvig Gür and producer Ralph D'Amato about their upcoming movie 'Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Game Story' and about the classic punk soundtracks those video games had.

#343 - Devourer of Worlds Mar 28, 2017

Against Me! house show. Record Store day list. Warped Tour lineup. Danzig's art. Morrissey shenanigans.

#342 - Rockin' In The Henhouse Mar 19, 2017

Danzig's next album. Downtown Boys sign to Sub-Pop. Against Me's new video. Die under a pile of CDs.

Punknews 2017 Black Flag Special Mar 15, 2017

As part of a week of Black Flag coverage this March we talked about the band and listened to rare tracks.

#341 - Big Boy Mar 15, 2017

SXSW deportations. Propagandhi in the studio. Don’t steal Fletcher Dragge’s truck. Dreamcar.

#340 - Tales from the shower Mar 07, 2017

Jukebox punk. Joe Strummer live record. Dine Alone and Buzz merger. New Dead Milkmen. New At The Drive-In.

#339 - Brain Surgery Feb 28, 2017

Dead Kennedys won't reunite for Riot Fest. Montebello RockFest. HR's brain surgery.

#338 - You Call Him Justin? Feb 21, 2017

Canada Time with Fucked Up, Dirty Nil, Ancient Shapes, Flatliners. Punk Rock Bowling in Asbury Park.

#337 - Halifax Donair Feb 13, 2017

Record shopping. Dirty Nil and Dilly Dally up for Junos. Morrissey, Descendents playing We Were Young.

#336 - Ever Felt Cheated? Feb 06, 2017

Protest songs. Open City's surprise album. Greg Graffin on tour. Teenage Bottlerocket back to Fat.

#335 - Nick Jones Finally Gets His Due Feb 02, 2017

Cheap Girls break up. Slightly Stoopid's weed record. Nick Jones. Jack White's vinyl plant.

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