Punk Till I Die

Tom heads to Chicago to meet up with Neil and a bunch of friends and  listeners. They take in a punk potpouri of Raging Nathans, The Bollweevils, Sloppy Seconds and The Queers  Then Tom heads back east to see the same show in Detroit. Also, Neil went to see Pegboy and The Arrivals. Good times are had, and many beers are drunk. With songs from The Arrivals, The Cramps, Raging Nathans, Bollweevils,...

The PTID guys have a nice chat with Rob Nowak, the world's tallest drummer. Rob spent a decade touring with his Detroit based band, Against the Grain. They discuss criss crossing the country with Meatmen, Zeke and many more. They also talk about the upcoming Blackout BBQ also featuring Fear, Guida and DOA. Against the Grain might even have a guest appearance from an old school Michigan punk! With...

The PTID guys were able to catch up with lead singer Pete Stahl and bassist Enoch (Skeeter) from the seminal DC band Scream. They talked about the old days and rubbing elbows with the soon to be rich and famous. They talked about their shift in style and their philosophy now and then, and a little about their 2023 “comeback” album DC Special. It's an interesting glimpse into that storied scene. Wi...

Gerry LaFemina from Savage Mountain Punk Arts stops by for his annual visit with the PTID guys. They discuss all things Appalachian punk, and get deep into the upcoming ska-free 2024 Savage Mountain Punk Fest lineup. With songs from DOA, Scream, The Fleshtones, Bombthreat, Vixen 77, and The Putz. 

The PTID guys check in with their southern California correspondent Jason Richardson. Richie goes over the highlights of Punk Rock Bowling, and what's new with his Garage Rock Records. They also get into how he became the newest Scunthorp Yob. With music from Cosmic Psychos, Mistress 77, Instant Ruin, Brazen Bull, Cran, Bullshit Detector, and The Hiddys.

The PTID guys catch up with the Scunthorpe Yobs guys. The band includes familiar characters like Mick Bladder (Bladder Bladder Bladder), Neale Fishback (Oil), Noah Olmstead (The Randumbs) as well as PTID regular Jason Richardson (Garage Rock Records). (Richie was MIA this time around.) And we pull back the curtain a little with some informal ball busting BEFORE the episode actually begins! With mu...

The PTID guys talk all about the big Supersuckers shindig in Indiana, but go down plenty of rabbit holes along the way. There's conversation about losing a beloved pet, going to weird gigs, dive bars, dildos in the claw machine and even a little politics. With songs from Ramones, Joe Jackson, Flamingo Nosebleed, Rezillos, King Kurt, Shattered Faith, Dayglo Abortions, and Home Front. 

Four years after his first appearance, Pete Vincelli is back to talk about his new band, Burntmill Ghosts. He raps with the PTID guys about their excellent new album, Old Records, and explains the historical inspirations for the songs. They also get into the demise of his previous band The Fullers, and the fate of our old pals at ProRawk Records. With songs from Burntmill Ghosts.

Tom heads to the great white north for a weekend of romance, culture and Daygo Abortions. Also, long-time PTID pal Jake Pope visits small town Michigan, and Neil plans a trip to Vegas to see Morrissey. No Values Fest did not go well for a lot of folks, and the guys were once again underwhelmed with the Riot Fest lineup. With songs from Baby Chaos, Dayglo Abortions, Disco Assault, 3 Colours Red, S*...

The PTID guys' pal Matt Swisher (of Failure Records & Tapes, The Record Farm, Bonus Pints and now the Vibrant Event Center,) continues to do awesome  things in rural Indiana! Tom and Neil are just glad to come along for the ride. Among the normal ball breaking, they talk about the huge upcoming free Supersuckers show, and the even bigger new Sloppy Seconds record. With songs from Naked Raygun,...

On this episode the PTID guys catch up with Paul Z, founding bassist of criminally underrated Chicago punks The Effigies. They talk about the band's history and the '80s Chicago scene. They also get into more recent years and potential upcoming reissues. They even venture into what the future might hold for The Effigies without recently deceased singer John Kezdy. With songs by, of course, The Eff...

Live from Neil's kitchenette! Tom heads to Chicago to meet up with Neil. They talk about pregaming in the city before heading to see The Damned and The Dictators. They talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the show and the "Sex Pistols" reunion shows. With songs from The Dictators, The Damned, Bad Nerves, Bad Idea, Bazooka Sharkz, and Big Black. 

The PTID guys take a wild ride with Rosie Rebel, comedian and front woman of the Brooklyn based Typhoid Rosie. It's occasionally funny, occasionally confusing, and occasionally insightful. Hold on! With music, including a brand new exclusive song, from Typhoid Rosie.

Tom and Neil separately go see THE big punk tour of the spring, and they have thoughts. They had a good time overall, but they've got a lot of problems with you people! With bonus coverage of Neil rubbing elbows with Chicago punk luminaries at a Stiff Little Fingers show, and Tom's weekend of bar hopping in Detroit. With music from Cock Sparrer, Stiff Little Fingers, Social Distortion, Bad Religio...

The PTID guys finally caught up with Rock Guy Eddie Spaghetti. They discussed the band's rise and fall over the years, and how they ultimately found success as a boutique rock and roll band. They got into rubbing elbows with greatness in the form of Willie Nelson, Ramones and Motorhead. Overall, it's a really fun listen, with music by, of course, Supersuckers.

Once again the PTID guys plumb the depths of the later catalogs of a couple of legendary punk bands. By 1980 both Stiff Little Fingers and The Dickies had released a pair of untouchable LPs, but what about after that? Tom and Neil discuss the good, the bad and the ugly, with the songs from, of course, Stiff Little Fingers and The Dickies.

The PTID guys are joined by their old pal Dr. Disc for an emergency RSD episode. Between the three of them they hit quite a few stores and discuss their adventures. They also go over their various scores. With songs from Ramones, Descendents, The Replacements, The Hives, Groovie Goulies and X-Ray Spex.

The PTID guys are thrilled to welcome Dave from New Jersey hardcore legends Adrenalin O.D. They talk about the past, present and future of the band, and of course their many wacky hijinks! They also discuss Dave's fun new book “If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Walla Walla” by DiWulf Publishing. This essential episode is a virtual who's who of '80s hardcore. With music from the mighty A.O.D.

Tom's back from his estrogen filled beach vacation. Both the PTID guys saw fairly lackluster shows. There’s talk of record collecting, the joys of White Castle, upcoming gigs, and some great songs are played. With tracks from Didjits, Burntmill Ghosts, Raging Nathans, Adam and the Ants, Strung Out, Government Issue, and Angry Samoans. 

The man behind the Didjits, Gaza Strippers and more makes a second appearance. Those who heard the first one (ep17, way back when!) know this is not to be missed. These old friends discuss the upcoming Didjits Record Store Day release, and about 1000 other topics. With songs from Bloody Horror Punx, Didjits, and from one of his theater shows!

It took a while, but the PTID guys finally caught up with the man with a PHD in PUNK. They talk about growing up a punk fan in Southern California in the early '80s. They discuss starting the distro that became a label and eventually a retail store. We also discuss his madcap Facebook Live shows Wednesdays and Fridays! With songs from The Dickies, Devo, Blondie, Vice Squad, Stiff Little Fingers, A...

The PTID guys are back home after meeting up in the Windy City to see the Bouncing Souls. They talk about the shows, the people watching, record swapping and the sorry condition of Chicago. Tom finishes his long weekend with a goth experience of his own by dragging his wife to see Gary Numan. With songs by Bouncing Souls, Flatfoot 56, Front Line Assembly and Gary Numan.

This one comes live from Neil's kitchen, so forgive the echo! Neil goes goth with the Satanic doo-wop duo Twin Temple. The next day he goes record shopping with The Drowns and Dr. Disc and sees The Drowns play later that night. Tom spends a night among friends old and new pretending to be Irish watching The Tossers. With songs from Twin Temple, The Drowns, The Tossers and Capgun Heroes. 

Mike comes back to talk to the PTID guys about his excellent new book, "Miles Per Gallon". He never misses a beat as they grill him on the details of the 1983 tour that the book is based on. They catch up on Mike's plan for his next book and the year ahead for Channel 3. With songs by Misfits, 999, Kraut, DOA, Big Boys, Stretch Marks and CH3.

Just the PTID guys for this one, but they cover a wide range of topics. From going to shows on school nights, to horny grandpa versus dementia grandpa for president, to Record Store Day 2024, and the massive No Values punk festival. The music ranges from pop punk to political hardcore, with songs by Poison Idea, Zoanoids, Space Age Zeros, Brigatta Vendetta, The Winks, Dayglo Abortions, Siouxsie an...