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Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986)

Join Rob and Joseph as they chronologically discuss all the notable albums of the punk/new wave movement. From the messy, anarchic noise of the early 70’s proto-punk rockers to the tired, polished death-rattles of the mid-80’s corporate synth-poppers ...

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Show overview

Deep Dives and Deep Cuts: the History of Punk, Post-punk and New Wave (1976-1986) has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 129 episodes, alongside 44 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 17m and 1h 23m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 29 episodes published. Published by DDDC.

Episodes
129
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
1h 21m
Cadence
Fortnightly

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Join Rob and Joseph as they chronologically discuss all the notable albums of the punk/new wave movement. From the messy, anarchic noise of the early 70’s proto-punk rockers to the tired, polished death-rattles of the mid-80’s corporate synth-poppers, no stone goes unturned in their quest to fully examine the birth, life and death of “the wave” that produced some of the most beloved songs in modern popular music.

Latest Episodes

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BONUS: Pop! Quiz! (Oct-Nov 1980)

May 1, 20261h 12m

Ep58: November 1980 (pt.2)

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Ready for some more November 1980? Adam and the Ants, the Fall and the Sound are among the bands releasing albums for our enjoyment. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4uzCexj Email us at [email protected].

Mar 29, 20261h 19m

S4 Ep 57Ep57: November 1980 (pt.1)

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R+J are so excited to jump into November 1980, they're breaking their "Sundays only" rule and publishing part 1 early. It's a spikey, hyper episode full of Blondie, the Mo-Dettes, the Damned, Half Japanese and more. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4uzCexj Email us at [email protected].

Mar 17, 20261h 22m

BONUS: Hey, Remember Us?

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R+J are back with a mailbag episode.. and an explanation (of sorts).

Feb 15, 20261h 9m

S4 Ep 56Ep56: October 1980 (pt.4)

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All good things come to an end, and so too must October of 1980, The lads wrap up the month with releases from the likes of the Plasmatics, the Police, the Specials and the Teardrop Explodes. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Tf0ZgK Email us at [email protected].

Jun 23, 20251h 22m

S4 Ep 55Ep55: October 1980 (pt.3)

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It's the halfway point for October 1980 and the lads take a close look at notable releases from the likes of the Talking Heads, OMD and the Monochrome Set. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Tf0ZgK Email us at [email protected].

Jun 8, 20251h 22m

S4 Ep 54Ep54: October 1980 (pt.2)

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The lads continue their examination of October 1980 with debuts from Bauhaus, Killing Joke and U2. Plus, has J discovered his new favorite "Post-punk Country Death Rock" album? Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Gsh93r Email us at [email protected].

May 11, 20251h 23m

Ep53: October 1980 (pt.1)

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In the first of four parts, R+J tackle the very formidable tenth month of 1980 with debuts by the Circle Jerks and INXS, among others. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Gsh93r Email us at [email protected].

Apr 27, 20251h 22m

BONUS: Pop? Quiz? (Sept-Aug 1980)

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Tony returns to stump R+J with a bunch of August-September 1980 related questions. Email us at [email protected].

Apr 1, 20251h 23m

BONUS: Notable EPs of 1980 (pt.1)

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Join the lads as the they examine the debut EPs from Oingo Boingo and the Payola$. Email us at [email protected].

Feb 28, 20251h 21m

S4 Ep 52Ep52: September 1980 (pt. 2)

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M+J pull out the big guns for the case that September 1980 qualifies as one of the greatest months for Punk and New Wave with releases from the likes of XTC, the Dead Kennedys, Simple Minds and Comsat Angels. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40eoP0G Email us at [email protected].

Jan 12, 20251h 21m

S4 Ep 51Ep51: September 1980 (pt.1)

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For us, September has been the most anticipated month of 1980. Was it worth the wait? M+J think so! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40eoP0G Email us at [email protected].

Dec 29, 20241h 23m

Ep50: August 1980 (pt.2)

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R+J wrap up August 1980 with 7 more albums from the likes of the Cars, the Brains, Any Trouble, the Diodes and Polyrock. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YDRz1W Email us at [email protected].

Nov 10, 20241h 20m

Ep49: August 1980 (pt.1)

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August 1980 is finally here! Was it worth the wait? R&J think so. Join the lovefest as they discuss albums from the likes of Siouxsie and the Banshees, the B-52's and the Associates. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YDRz1W Email us at [email protected].

Oct 27, 20241h 4m

Bonus Track: 10/20/24

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R+J hop on mic to reassure everyone that August 1980 is coming soon. Then they stick around to cover other top-of-mind subjects and play some music: Peter Hook! Nowhere Girl! The The! Indie UK female artists of the 80's! Email us at [email protected].

Oct 20, 202455 min

BONUS: Mailbag (September 2024)

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It's another mailbag episode, so that means the listeners choose the topics for discussion... Soft Boys! Metro! B-Movie! Yellow Magic Orchestra! Joy Division! (and yes, even more Rachel Sweet). Email us at [email protected].

Sep 8, 20241h 19m

BONUS: Pop! Quiz! (May-July 1980)

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It's time for another trivia quiz episode! Join the lads as they cover a wide range of music from Joy Division to Big Black to the Human League. Email us at [email protected].

Aug 25, 20241h 23m

S4 Ep 48Ep48: July 1980 (pt.2)

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July 1980 continues with 7 more releases from the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, the Members, Teenage Head and the Avant Gardeners. For J, the month redeems itself with an unexpected discovery that he suspects just may be brilliant. Plus, both the lads fall in love with what must surely be the noisiest, trashiest song ever written about Johnny Cash! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YckXN9 Email us at [email protected].

Jul 21, 20241h 18m

S4 Ep 47Ep47: July 1980 (pt.1)

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July of 1980 brings an eclectic mix of light and dark, sweet and sour with lots of stylistic confusion (and a spicy pickle on the side for good measure!). Dexys Midnight Runners! Joy Division! Flesh Eaters! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YckXN9 Email us at [email protected].

Jul 7, 20241h 20m

S4 Ep 46Ep46: June 1980 (pt4)

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Just when you thought that June 1980 would never ends, it does. And it's a pretty good cap to an action-packed month with quirky surprises from the likes of Split Enz, Family Fodder, the Plastics and the Demics. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4c2kaSK Email us at [email protected].

Jun 23, 20241h 8m
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