Deads Not Punk

Stuart and Ewan reach the end of the A-Z with the letter Z - and who better to get them across the line than the legendary and thoroughly great geezer Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks, a band with not one but two Z's. Series 2 done, bring on Series 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart return at last with a much a anticipated interview with Frankie & Freddie aka The Whops. The young generation talk about their take on punk, being championed by Paul Simonon and loving classic punk tracks and attitude.. great to get this episode finally out there! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bumper Xmas episode with non-other than the erudite Colin Latter of Flux of Pink Indians talking punk, books, protest and speeding courses, a brilliant guest to end the year and a welcome start to 2026! Have a punkmongus New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we’re joined by the legendary drummer Martin Atkins – PiL, Killing Joke, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails. Chats about John Lydon, the music biz, and the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music in Chicago as well as Extremities 2025, a great bloke, brilliant stories and a cracking conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart chat with Richard Jobson frontman of The Skids, poet, filmmaker, and unstoppable force of nature. Expect fast talk, sharp wit, and tales that somehow turn Dunfermline dust-ups into grand adventures. Total gent and fecking legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by the wonderfully erudite Ed Kuepper of The Saints. Ahead of their forthcoming tour, Ed talks about his musical influences, Brisbane in the 70s, playing The Roxy, and creating music that remains timeless. Reminding us why we love doing this!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart stagger to the finish line and make it thru day 4 of Rebellion , awesome shenanigans from Rat Hole, anarchy and chaos from The Exploited , great sets from Grade 2 , DOA and The Guillotines .. amazing time, awful hotel , lots of lovely people.. we will be back next year ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan crawl up onto the beach of Day 3 at Rebellion.. very emotional day with tributes to the late Colin Jerwood with a blistering Conflict memorial set and many many tributes. Amongst other things PiL were good, Los Fastidios entertained as did Hooky , the Molotovs ignited and The Mob were in fine form.. amazing day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart blunder into Day 2 of Rebellion having made better breakfast choices, loving the Undertones and The Meffs, discovering Sunk meeting yet more friends and managing to get back into the hotel with causing an international incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join intrepid explorers Ewan and Stuart in the undergrowth of punk as they make it to Blackpool for Day 1 of Rebellion 2025.. meeting up with friends old and new as well as seeing bands old and new. Great set from the Raygun Cowboys and in the irrepressible UK Subs . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan return with a fresh perspective on punk, joined by DJ John Askew to discuss its lasting influence on EDM, acid house, and dance music. Dive into a fascinating conversation about the DIY spirit of punk, the rise of early raves, and the enduring legacy of punk’s attitude and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by an absolute diamond geezer Mr Paul Simonon who surely needs no introduction, a chat with a brilliant bloke including a bit about Joe, great new music, being down the boozer, art and having a pop at big oil .. a total legend!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart are back with another instalment of the A-Z of Punk, this time diving into the letter R for Rub Me Out . They’re joined by a very special guest — the inimitable The Shend of dadaist jazz-punk pioneers The Cravats. A thoroughly brilliant chap, The Shend shares tales of working with the likes of Jello Biafra, Penny Rimbaud, Paul Hartnoll, and more, alongside some delightfully punkmon...

Stuart and Ewan make their long-awaited return after facing illness and wrestling with technology—now equipped with their fancy new studio. They’re joined by Bill Wilson, founder of Blackout Records, for a deep dive into New York City hardcore, the scene past and present, releasing music, and why it always comes back to the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan spend the holidays in Ireland and New Zealand and provide 'postcards' from their trips including revolutionary pubs in Derry, punk originals in Auckland and Christchurch, meeting a bunch of amazing people and realising what an extraordinarily international story punk is ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The A-Z of Punk smashes into the letter O, as Ewan and Stuart dive into the OG bands and albums from the '76-'79 era. They debate The Cure’s punk cred, name-drop The Damned like they’re getting paid per mention, and unanimously agree that the Ramones were, in scientific terms, f*cking brilliant. Oh, and they’re doing it all from their shiny new studio—fancy, right? Hosted on Acast....

Ewan and Stuart - the Waldorf and Statler of punk are honoured to be joined by none other than founding Sex Pistol and all round diamond geezer Mr Glen Matlock, talking all things music, Debbie Harrys cherries, touring , never mind the brexit and how QPR are getting on.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are really chuffed to be joined by one of the most exciting bands in 'Broken Britain' - The Meffs! Lily takes time out from playing Shambala Festival and the Music Venues Trust tour to talk about going to Hell, the new album. touring working with Frank Turner ..just brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are returned from Rebellion and chat to the brilliant Enrico and Elisa from Los Fastidios about constant touring ,great music , facists on the run and how great The Housemartins are ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart manage to make it to the end of the festival , get attacked by seagulls, meet Captain Kirk , get let down by The Sweet but get picked up again by the Cockney Rejects... great end to another brilliant year ! see you for Rebellion 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart navigate day 3 of the Rebellion Festival and despite the actions of some mindless easily lead racists are reminded of what punk is all about , watch Hard Skin make everyone laugh , King Kurt fill the gaff , a beer and a chat with the lovely Kingsley from Benefits and lots of other beautiful people., Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day two of The Rebellion Festival and Stuart and Ewan meet lots of new friends including Palmolive, Ewan has trouble with his burst zip, Yootha Today win best T Shirt so far, The Stranglers are amazing and Gogol Bordello blow everyone away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart land in Blackpool having gone through 26 UK Subs albums in alphabetical order on the train - a great start to Rebellion - stand outs The Meffs , Half Naked Headline, Subhumans & TV Smith being a bloody nice bloke. Oh ...and its really hard to buy a belt in Blackpool! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart get on the blower with Smeg from King Kurt and discuss the forthcoming Rebellion gig, dresses only gigs, Stiff records , wrecking things , insulting the Hairy Cornflake on Top of the Pops and taking advice from Lemmy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart return after a short break to allow for Stuarts recent nuptials.. J for Just married..yep Stuart got married , Ewan was best man, a Wimpy bar was discovered and they all lived happily ever after! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.