Two old punks from both side of the pond talk about everything and nothing, loosely focusing on punk rock both past and present. Opinions, facts and commentary on the way things were, the way things are and the way things should be in the scene. Plus you will hear some great punk rock from every era. Hosted by Tom Trauma and LiverpoolNeil. No rules!
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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 …
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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, Men…
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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,…
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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, Sc…
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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 pun…
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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.…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 Fr…
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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 o…
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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 D…
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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.…
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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…
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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 Arr…
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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 …
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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 …
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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.由Punk Till I Die
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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 H…
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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 b…
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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…
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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. W…
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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, …
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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 …
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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 si…
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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 Bl…
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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.由Punk Till I Die
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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, St…
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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, S…
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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.…
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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.…
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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 hardc…
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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.…
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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!…
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Everybody loves and celebrates early Ramones and Buzzcocks, but what about the later parts of their careers? Here Tom and Neil dive into the later albums from these legendary quartets. The first in the series of what will hopefully be a long running thread, reviewing later albums by classic bands! With songs by, of course, Ramones and Buzzcocks. ED…
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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, …
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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 As…
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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…
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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.…
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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 …
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The PTID guys welcome The Drowns' bassist/vocalist Andy Wylie. After a couple of fun visits from guitarist/vocalist Rev Peters, they finally talk to the band's other voice! They dig into The Drowns' fantastic new album Blacked Out, the band's creative process and nomadic lifestyle. With music by The Drowns of course!…
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It's just your favorite platonic couple for this half assed Valentine's Day celebration. The PTID guys catch each other up on current events and upcoming shows. Neil plays punk love songs while Tom looks back in anger. Mercifully, Tender Tom is nowhere to be found. With music from The Pist, The Complicators, Death Ridge Boys, No Time, The Damned, B…
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In this action packed episode, the PTID guys catch up with musician Dickie Devil of Dickie Devil & the Deviant. Or was it famed stuntman Ronin James? They talk about making music, making movies, making up fantasy worlds and trying to launch a sitcom with puppets! With songs from Action Man, Voodoo Death Cult and Dickie Devil & the Deviants. Never h…
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On this action packed episode the PTID guys are thrilled to welcome solo artist, author and longtime Poison Idea frontman Jerry A Lang. They have a nice chat about Poison Idea as well as Jerry's various other musical projects. They also talk about his massive, three part auto biography, and promise to reconvene to discuss the book in more detail. W…
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In this episode the PTID guys catch up with Michigan musician and indie filmmaker Jay Crimson. They talk about his current band and his involvement with Troma Films. They even get into his earlier years as an indie wrestler. A lot of ground is covered. With music from Chemical Valley Mutants and No Class Assassins.…
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On this episode, the PTID guys steal an idea from satellite radio. They fight through 37 or 47 years of haze to pick six songs that really got them into punk. Not surprisingly, there's a ton of great music including a bunch of first wave classics and a couple early hardcore songs. With killer songs from Sex Pistols, Dead Boys, Ramones, The Boomtown…
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Against their better judgement, the PTID guys welcome back New Jersey's finest, Doc Rotten for the second time. It doesn't take long for the conversation to devolve to the point that it would make most truckers blush. Amid the chaos there's talk of buttholes, ladyboys and Adidas track suits. They also spin several tracks from Doc Rotten's excellent…
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On this episode, the PTID guys go through a bunch of friend and listener top 10 lists. No one's feelings are spared as good taste is applauded and questionable picks are mocked. It's interesting to see the wide variety of favorites. It's also interesting to see how the podcast influences listeners, and how the opposite is also true. With songs by T…
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