Punk Till I Die

Tom and Neil have the pleasure of catching up with Bruce Stuckey, vocalist and guitarist from underrated Midwest punk legends Toxic Reasons. They go through everything from the bands' humble Ohio roots to their current status. With great songs from Toxic Reasons and a solo outing from Bruce.  NOTE: due to Zoom issues Bruce had to call in on his cellphone, so there is a bit of a delay to some of hi...

The PTID guys finish their 2024 rundown with lists of best EPs, singles and gigs.  They also go over a bunch of  listener top tens. There's even a brief appearance by the Lord of Logansport! With songs from NOFX, The Dopamines, MIA, Bad Nerves, and Pissed Jeans. 

After years of losing money for your enjoyment, PTID finally launches a Patreon page. Tom's son joins them to talk about the specifics, and they also discuss some of the best films of 2024. Throw them a few bucks to keep the madness going! With songs by Fang, The Stranglers, Cockney Rejects, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Bugs. 

The PTID guys are back in action after a couple weeks off for the holidays. They talk about Neil's first trip back to England in four years. What bars did he hit? What records did he buy? Tom talks a bit about his Christmas and the records he got as gifts, and memorializes a couple more fallen punks. And make sure you listen all the way to the end for some wise words from Richard White. With songs...

It's the one you've all been waiting for! The PTID guys go through their top 10 LPs of 2024. How does your list stack up with the "experts"? This one is packed with a ton of great music from The Stivs, Convict Class, Meth Rats, Cock Sparrer, The Putz, X, Bad Nerves, The Pist, Doc Rotten, The Anti-Heros, and 45 Adapters.

The high priestess of pop punk returns for another round of sparring with the PTID guys. She guides them through a list of the best pop punk releases with unpronounceable names from across the globe. Fun is had by one and all! With songs from The Priceduifkes, Zatopeks, Yes Flag, The Dopamines, The Shivvies, Saturday Night Karaoke, Kryye, The Carmines, Retarded, and Neon Bone. 

It's that time of the year again, and the PTID guys catch up with their old Punknews pal Ricky to talk about the year's punk highlights. Ricky's listening is a bit outside of the PTID bubble, and he always brings a different perspective. With songs from No Plan, Split System, Hot Water Music, Chubby and the Gang, Bloodstains, Holy Mess, The Chisel, Hood Rats, and The Dopamines. 

Tom and Neil catch up with Mark Noah, singer of American street punk legends Anti-Heros. He's a man of many words, and can speak on any number of topics. They talk plenty about getting the band back together, censorship, and the new record. They also get into his History Flight charity. With songs from the mighty Anti-Heros.

The PTID guys tear through a bunch of topics. Neil goes to see Morrissey (again)! Tom's younger son gets married! The PRB lineup is rock solid! There's lots of new drama in the Dead Boys' camp! On a more somber note, Tom memorializes his friend and former Punknews co-worker Mark Little. With songs by Stinky Toys, Descendents, Wreckless Eric, Motorhead, Dead Boys, Revillos, Black Market Baby, and T...

The PTID guys get poor and weird with Steve E Nix and Lance Romance from The Briefs. They talk about the early days of the band, and how things work now. They dive deep into the band's material, from the classic debut to their new single on TKO Records. With a bunch of killer old and new songs from The Briefs.

Tom and Neil try something different. They each let their significant other pick five records at random from their collection and talk about them. Of course there's plenty of the typical nonsense you've known and grown to love. With songs from The Exploited, Grease, Ramones, The Cramps, Blitz, Mau Maus, Cock Sparrer, The Style Council, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Buzzcocks. 

Tom's back from his long vacation, and Neil's finally back to full strength. They go to shows! They piss and moan about the upcoming election! They basically catch you up on the last month or so. With songs by Angry Samoans, Groovie Ghoulies, Whatever…, Geoff Palmer, Elastica, Diesel Boy, Brassknuckle Boys, and Hillbilly Moon Explosion.

On a very special episode of Punk Till I Die, Neil got the chance to interview Mark Burgess of The Chameleons before their recent Chicago show. There’s a lot of in-depth talk of Manchester in the late 70s/early 80s including Mark’s adventure to see the Sex Pistols famous 1977 Xmas gig in Huddersfield! We also talk early Chameleons gigs, Manchester venues, favorite albums, Mark’s other projects, re...

This time the PTID guys get a recap of the Rebellion experience through the eyes of their American pal Chris Pretti. Which bands were great? How are beans for breakfast? Which bucket list records did he find? There was even a little discussion about his upcoming documentary about the Green Bay punk scene. With songs from Resistance 77, Sham 69, Menace, The Samples, Destructors, Hard Skin, Cockney...

The PTID guys are once again joined by their English correspondent Chris Hodgkins. For the second year in a row, he takes them through his Rebellion experience and his favorite sets. He also brings them up to speed on his own band, Year Zero. With songs from Heart Metal Kids, Spizzenergi, Nasty Rumors, Crown Court, The Gakk, Deaf Devils, Year Zero, and The Pack.

Tom can't stop going to shows, and Neil stays home and suffers like Morrissey. They guys discuss Descendents/Circle Jerks, The Exploited/Total Chaos and Scream/Soulside. They also have a good time catching up, despite Neil's warning to avoid shingles at any cost. With new and old music from Spider, Snakeout, The Exploited, Egg Hunt, The Peawees, Scream, Hi-Fi Spitfires, and Convict Class. 

They're not tired and they're not bored and they're not broken and they're not sore. Most importantly, the PTID guys didn't want to miss an opportunity to help promote one of their favorite annual events, T1 Fest. They catch up with Jimmy Costanza, T1 co-founder and Capgun Heroes bassist. The talk about the lineup, and the struggle of booking a punk fest in Chicago in the fall. With music by The J...

The PTID guys catch up with Tim Jamison, frontman of long running St. Louis punk/hardcore band Ultraman. There's plenty of conversation about the good old days, as well as the band's upcoming album on Rad Girlfriend Records. There's also some bonus skating talk, for tthose of you into that sort of thing. With music old and new from Ultraman.

Tom and Neil finally get a DUI. Two of them actually. Chris and Mark from Milwaukee punks The DUIs stop by to have a brew and talk about their new record. These guys have been a part of the PTID family for years, and Wasted Disaster is the first release on Punk Till I Die Records. With killer tunes from The DUIs, and Skinhead.

Tom went to Savage Mountain Punk Fest and once again survived to tell the tale. He details the good, the bad and the sexy. In stark contrast, he spends the next couple of days watching tennis with the upper crust. Neil goes to see Midge Ure and makes it home in time for a good night's sleep. With songs from Reckless Threat, The Putz The Stivs, The Virus, The Effigies, Giuda, Ultravox!, and Wayward...

Fresh off Neil's tour of the Punk Rock Museum, the PTID guys have an epic chat with brothers Sal and Dan Canzonieri from Electric Frankenstein. Of course they talk about the past, present and future of EF. The stories about the New York and New Jersey scenes from the '70s to today are priceless. Featuring high voltage rock and roll from Electric Frankenstein.

NYC's 45 Adapters have spent the last 15 years making some great punk rock. Founder and lead singer Gerrard Lindsay (Pickabar) speaks to the PTID guys about a bunch of topics, including skinhead culture, fashion, and of course music. Most importantly, they discuss how the band went from being ready to throw in the towel. to making the best record of their career. With songs from 45 Adapters.

Neil braves Las Vegas in July to see Morrissey. Other than melting and taking in the show at the House of Blues, he also manages to tour the Punk Rock Museum with Dan from Electric Frankenstein as his guide. While Neil's wallowing in misery, Tom's feeling classic hardcore. With songs from Agnostic Front, Bad Religion, Cro-Mags, Revillos, New York Dolls, Iggy and the Stooges, Suicidal Supermarket T...

As has become tradition, Tom and Neil spend episode 300 celebrating you, the listener. Let's face it, they couldn't do it without you. We talk to 8 listeners and the listeners pick the songs too. Here's to 300 more! With songs from Nickel Brains, Fallen Angels, Naked Raygun, Swingin’ Utters, Cigar, The Stivs, Cherry Cheeks and Mess. 

The PTID guys have a great time talking to Santa Cruz punk/hardcore legend Cliff Dinsmore. They really dig into the '80s California punk and skate culture. They also talk about Dinsmore's more recent projects, especially the excellent hardcore band Seized Up, and how he overcame health issues to deliver a solid new record. With songs by Bl'ast! and Seized Up.