Episode #647.98 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Dave K of Mustard Plug stops by the podcast to talk about the band's new album Where Did All My Friends Go? , ska memories, working with Bill Stevenson, meeting Terry Hall, and so much more! He also sticks around to pay tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, Hall suing Oates, Crass' upcoming book, and Danzig's upcoming DVD. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #647.97 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this freestyle episode, John tells Em all about a weird Kool Keith show he went to, Em talks about the best thing to read to write long sentences, and they discuss vampires and messed up horror movies. They also talk about the news including Green Day playing the Grey Cup halftime show in Hamilton (Em also explains the CFL to John), Escuela Grind’s upcoming EP, Rolling Stones upcoming AARP sponsored tour, and Danzig releasing his movie Death Rider in the House of Vampires on DVD. Listen to the episode below!
Punknews Podcast #647.966 is now up! In this freestyle episode, John and Em debate the concept of “powering through”, talk about pizza, get excited about the lineup for Prepare The Ground festival, discuss Minor Threat outtakes, and speculate about Brent Puragson leaving GWAR. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #657.96 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John is back from Las Vegas and regales Em with tales of record shopping, watching David Copperfield's new show, seeing the Dwarves and DFL, and staying at the El Cortez. They also talk about Punk Rock Bowling 2024, Mikey Erg joining Laura Jane Grace on her upcoming solo tour, The Beatles using AI and so much more. Listen to the episode below!
Five new episodes of the Punknews Podcast are now up!! There are two freestyle episodes where John and Em talk about all sorts of random stuff as well as cover some news. There are three Em Tells You What to Listen to episodes where Em plays some of the best new music from August, September, and October. John is working on mixing and editing the rest of the episodes (we record a new one each week baby!) so keep your eyes peeled for several more Great Podcast Roundups in the coming weeks. Listen to the episodes below!
Episode #647.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em and Whisper talk about their adventures at Toronto’s New Friends Fest. This was recorded the day after the festival ended so prepare for chaos! Listen below!
Well, the amazing reissue of DFL's My Crazy Life is out now via Trust Records! Punknews' John G, who wrote the oral history that comes with the record, spoke with singer Crazy Tom and gutiarist Monty messex about the band's beginning, the reissue, and what's next! Also, they played some DFL hits and tunes that influenced them in the creation of MCL! Check it out below.
Episode #646 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John G talks to Eric Bressler, who runs the fantastic Philamoca venue in Philly. They talk about running an all ages, independent venue in a city over run by livenation and 21+ bars, the annual punknews summer soiree, and play some cool tunes. Also, check out the cool Bad Manner show that Philamoca is hosting next month!
Episode #645.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode of Em Tells You What to Listen to, Em plays you some of the best tracks from July. Songs by Lucky Iris, The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, Taxi Girls, Gummo, Jetsam, Big Joanie, Samurai, Bob Vylan, Cherym, Blind Equation, Dreamwell, Dying For It, The Ape-Ettes, Call Me Rita, Clowns, The Stoves, and many more are played. Listen to the episode below!
Episode #645 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John and Em talk about Anti-Flag’s break-up as well as their statement responding to the rape allegations made against Justin Sane. They also discuss Bad Cop/Bad Cop’s new song “Shattered”, DEVO going on tour, Bad Mary’s new video, Alice Cooper’s new track with Tom Morello, and the passing of Sinead O’Connor. Listen to the episode below!
Bonus episode #644.5 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Em plays some great tracks from bands playing the upcoming New Friends Fest in Toronto. Songs by The HIRS Collective, Pageninetynine, Cloud Rat, Piper Maru, Burial Etiquette, Gulfer, Respire, Dreamwell, Stay Inside, Record Setter, Habak, Boneflower, Ostraca, Life In Vacuum, Eyelet, .gif from god, Jetsam, Boxcutter, and so many more are played. New Friends Fest will take place August 4-6 at Lithuanian House. Listen to the episode below!