Punk Till I Die

He played in a ton of New England punk bands. He did time in your favorite '90s pop punk bands, The Queers and Nobodys. He covered the entire Dee Dee King album. He's spent the last few years carving out an impressive pop punk/power pop solo career. He's a newly minted midwesterner. The PTID guys do their best to cover it all! With songs by Geoff Palmer, including an exclusive sneak preview from t...

The PTID guys welcome back Japan and England's favorite yob! They talk about the upcoming BSS record, Jon's recent trip to the UK, all you can drink bars, drinking until you piss yourself and anything else that pops up. And of course, lots of swearing! With songs by Born Shit Stirrers.

The PTID guys take an opportunity to catch each other up with what's been going on in their lives. They also take on the faux controversies surrounding Jason Aldean and the Barbie movie, as well as the shitshow that Anti-Flag have become. Tom's life has become a sitcom, and Neil's going to be spending a lot more time in sunny Southern California. There's plans for upcoming shows, record collecting...

In this episode the PTID guys catch up with musician and author Danny Marianino. They talk about Danny's New Jersey roots, his time in Cause For Alarm, and collaborating with thrash legend and former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera. Eventually they get into the Arizona based North Side Kings, the punch heard around the world and the ramifications of knocking out a metal/punk icon! We also talk abo...

Episode 243: Norcos Y Horchata.  In this episode the PTID guys catch up with Amado Guadarrama (Movado), who has been playing in Detroit punk bands for as long as Tom can remember. (That's a long time!) They discuss his many bands and more various rapid-fire topics than you can shake a stick at. Eventually they even get around to the new NYH seven-inch, Aloha Motherfuckers. With songs from The Catf...

On this episode the PTID guys catch each other up on what's been going on in their lives while while discussing their favorite records of 2023. Teenage Bottlerocket gets cancelled in Grand Rapids! The T1 Fest lineup is announced! Tom goes on another boat ride with Uncle Marv and gets gifted some 2 Live Crew records! And there was only a slight interruption when Neil had to take shelter from a pote...

Gerry LaFemina, vocalist/guitarist of The Downstrokes and president of Savage Mountain Punk Arts, stops by for his second visit. He and the PTID guys talk about what's new in The Downstrokes' world, and go over this year's SMPF lineup. They discuss the challenges of booking a multi-day festival, and finish up with a tribute to Big Jeff, the recently deceased Submachine guitarist. With songs from T...

Tom talks about his trip to Milwaukee to hang out with Mark from The DUIs and to see Descendents, Circle Jerks and Adolescents. They also get into their bonus show with gay punk icons Pansy Division. Neil stays closer to home and hits Motoblot in Chicago. There he sees Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers and others, in the company of bikers and hipsters dressed like Cuban refugees. With songs by Black H...

On this episode the PTID guys have the privilege of chatting with with first wave UK punk guitar legend Derwood Andrews! They discuss his time in Generation X and the early London scene. He talks about how he learned early on to be wary of lead singers. They cover his later career, including having a big hit with Westworld, and later collaborations with old friends. He talks about relocating from...

On this episode the PTID guys make fast friends with Teddy Spaghetty, founder of Atlanta based Spaghetty Town Records. (No relation to Eddie Spaghetti from Supersuckers!) They talk about Teddy's background in radio and the major label record industry, and how it prepared him for running a small independent label. Is it his way of paying penance? Listen and find out! With music by Motosierra, The D...

The PTID guys have got plenty to say even without any guests. They catch up on recent gigs and record purchases. Tom has some angry words for Interpunk, and Neil almost certainly has some angry words for someone. They also read their first piece of hate mail! How did it take so long? They wrap thing up with a tribute to recently deceased Lippies guitarist Taylor Shupe. With songs by Circle Jerks,...

The PTID guys couldn't make it to PRB this year, so they called on their old pal and SoCal field correspondent Richie (GarageRock! Records) to give them a blow by blow of what they missed. With music by Hex Code, Zeke, Side Eyes, Your Brigade, Infamous Stiffs and The Chisel. 

They said it could never happen, but the PTID guys have an extra Neil when they catch up with Neale Fishback from Oil!, Scunthorpe Yobs and Trust Fund Babies! They talk about the new music from Oil!, and discuss the proper way to  satirize skinheads. There are tips on how to keep a part time band going for 20 years, and how drunk dialing can lead to long term collaborations. With music by Oil! and...

The PTID guys talk to Pete about growing up in Reno and the early days of Sticker Guy and Slovenly Records. They also get into the fine art of throwing music festivals in remote countries and continents, and talk about the upcoming DEBAUCH-a-ReNO 2023. With music by The Kids, The Spits, The Zeros, Eddie and the Subtitles and Spitting Image.

Most of this episode is devoted to recapping the amazing Joey Ramone Birthday Tribute show on May 19th at Bonus Pints in Logansport, IN. The PTID guys discuss catching up with friends and fans at what seems destined to become an annual event. There is also some bonus talk about the recent GBH/MDC tour. With music by Direct Hit!, Midnight, MDC, GBH, Vice Squad, Gun Club, The Rezillos, and Generatio...

Kind of a follow-up to the Mike Magrann episode! Tom makes a quick trip to Chicago to see Channel 3, and the boys record face to face at Neil's. While Tom is visiting, the guys do what they do best - record shopping, socializing and drinking! The action packed recap includes music by Channel 3, The Undead, Squared Off, Didjits, The Exploited, Fastplants,  The Ratchets and Dealing with Damage.

The PTID guys are thrilled to catch up with vocalist/guitarist Mike Magrann from SoCal punk legends CH3. We discuss the band's humble beginnings at backyard parties, as well as growing put their hair and how they almost "made it" in the '80s. Mike talks about lasting for 40 plus years and how they're celebrating the occasion. With music by Channel 3.

In anticipation of the big Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in Logansport on May 19th, the PTID guys catch up with The Putz vocalist/bassist Billy Putz. They talk about the early years of The Putz, and are brought up to date with all of Billy's projects. With music by Covert Flops, The Putz, and Don’t Wannas.

On this episode the PTID guys talk to Mick, Alex and Sterling of Stockport/LA punk band Bladder Bladder Bladder. Three English dudes playing punk in SoCal-what could go wrong? We talk the early days as a band back in the UK, how they moved to the States, and what the scene was like in LA in the early 90s. The fun is turned up to 10 when I discover a "Best Of" album they knew nothing about! It’s bl...

On this episode the PTID guys talk about their Record Store Day 2023 experiences and purchases. Then they talk with Matt Swisher about the retail side of RSD. Finally, they catch up with Dr. Disc for some more record collecting madness. All the while they're promoting the upcoming Joey Ramone Birthday Bash on May 19th. With music by Rich Kids, Generation X, The Queers, Ramones, Sludgeworth, Capgun...

On 227 Tom and Neil welcome back Mark Rainey from TKO Records / Cascade Record Pressing. They get deep into the art of making records, from start to finish. Mark answered all the burning questions the boys had about the process and it gets pretty technical! With music by Lower Class Brats, Poison Idea, Templars, AntiSEEN, Long Knife and The Mess. 

On this episode the PTID guys catch up on what's been going on in their lives. Tom becomes a grandpa! Neil has drinks with a long time listener! We also discuss upcoming gigs, the Bud Light controversy, the new Tim Armstrong/Jesse Michaels collaboration, and Joey R on the anniversary of his death. It's nonstop thrills and spills with music by Tyrant, Private Function, Hunting Lions, Hung Like Hanr...

Part 2 of Neil's trip to Grand Rapids comes a full week later. The PTID guys talk about fake Irish pubs, record shopping, day drinking and ending the evening with buckets of PBR and music bingo at Tom's local bar. With music by Motörhead, Jerry’s Kidz, NOFX, Tubeway Army, Gotohells, Groovie Ghoulies, Big Black and The Queers.

This is part 1 of Neil's most recent trip to Michigan. Your dynamic duo head out to see psychobilly legends The Meteors, but things quickly go sideways. The guys still manage to salvage the evening and find a good time. With music The Meteors, Demolition 23, Buzzcocks, Oi!l Change, Toxic Reasons, City Mouse, UK Subs and The Stranglers.

In ep223 Neil and Tom both talk about the torture of going to St Patrick’s day themed gigs and all the green nonsense that entails: Neil at Flatfoot56/Rumjacks/The Drowns/Criminal Kids, Tom at Dropkick Murphys/Rumjacks. Also Tom also gets a bit personal discussing some of his personal travails with life events at the moment. With songs by The Reaganomics, Criminal Kids, The Drowns, The Rumjacks, ...