Punk Till I Die

Long time Motor City punk Amado Guadarrama stops by for the second time for a wide ranging talk about all things Detroit. They also dig into the new Norcos Y Horchata record, Precious Little Album, and the band's continued evolution. With songs by Norco's Y Horchata!

The PTID guys catch up with Stephen Hockenhull AKA Hocky from Instant Agony and a bunch of other bands. Although they never met, Neil and Hocky grew up close to each other and shared many experiences and gigs. Listen to them compare English slums and classic shows. Hocky is still active, so they also talk about what he's up to these days. With songs from Instant Agony and BiteBack. NOTE: This second version fixes the audio issues at the end of the previous version.

Tom goes to see Hatebreed to watch the kids dance like mental patients, and catches the Dayglo Abortions before they were arrested two days later. Neil has a good time at a punk rock pool party, and sits front row for a Smiths tribute band. The PTID guys even discuss a possible return to Riot Fest. With songs from Skinhead, The Meatmen, Sludgeworth, Street Brats, The Bloody Pickups, and Dayglo Abortions.

The PTID guys have the pleasure of catching up with SoCal punk pioneer, label owner and tastemaker Robbie Fields, founder of Posh Boy Records. Without his keen ear the world might never have heard Social Distortion, Agent Orange, TSOL, Adolescents or Channel 3, and he's got a story about every one. The sound can be a bit dodgy at times as he was connecting from a cellphone in the Philippines, but it's worth hanging in there. With songs from Agent Orange, The Nuns, The Simpletones, TSOL, Social Distortion, CH3, and The Adolescents. NOTE: All songs are the Posh Boy versions.

Tom and Neil are joined by their old pal Chris Hodgkins with his annual Rebellion report. Who were the must see acts? Who got skipped? What was it like to play gigs on the outskirts of the main festival? Will the PTID guys ever make it to the punk paradise that is Blackpool? With songs by Year Zero, The Continental Lovers, Drones for Europe, Split Dogs, The Molotovs, and The Wall.

Tom heads down to Logansport to hang out with PTID alums Matt Swisher and Burntmill Ghosts. Neil stays in Chicago and has an adventure going to see The Adicts at the Metro. There's also plenty of random nonsense in this freewheeling episode. With music from The Dickies, Burntmill Ghosts, Filth & Majesty, Viceroy Kings, The Casualties, Flatfoot 56, The Adicts, and Broken Bottles.

Pittsburgh punk and rollers The Cheats have an excellent new record out called Old Rats on a New Ship. Singer Todd Cheat stops by to chat with the PTID guys about how it came together. He's a busy guy, and they touch on the other various things he's up to. With some killer new songs from The Cheats.

Tom goes to the beach, and Neil watches Jaws. Then they go on a feeding frenzy on a bunch of bloody topics, including Bob Vylan, the Roger Miret autobiography, Mike Ness, watch shows, Spinal Tap, 2025 records and bad horror movies. Try to keep up! With songs from Agnostic Front, Wyldelife, The Undead, Social Distortion, Major Accident, GBH, and The Straps.

The PTID guys catch up with their old pal and Savage Mountain Punk Arts president Gerry LaFemina. They talk about what Gerry and The Downstrokes have been up to, and do a deep dive into the lineup for this year's Savavge Mountain Punk Fest. With songs from Ultrabomb, The Dwarves, Hammered Hulls, Soji, The Goons, and The Downstrokes.

The PTID guys have a great conversation with musician, label owner and standup comedian Joe Sib. They get into his early roots in LA punk, his taste of commercial success with Wax, the founding of Side One Dummy and his current career in comedy. With songs from Social Distortion, Adolescents, Sham 69, Flogging Molly, and Gaslight Anthem.

Tom braces for his daughter's wedding. He also gets together with friends to see some hair metal legends along with PTID alums Supersuckers. Neil heads to Siren Records to hang with PTID guests Whatever... and The Prozacs. With music from Dag Nasty, The Prozacs, Whatever…, The Rumours, Private Function, and The Supersuckers.

The PTID guys catch up with Joe Nelson, one of the founders of Trust Records. They talk about his background in the music business, and the spark that became one of the great punk and hardcore reissue labels. They talk upcoming releases and dream projects, and there's more '80s punk talk than you can shake a stick at. With music from Circle Jerks, Youth Brigade, SNFU, 7 Seconds, SSD, Stalag 13, and Aggression.

The PTID guys are joined by four of the five members of Cleveland's Whatever... They do a deep dive into the band's heyday in the '90s, and how they ended up getting back together and making new music. It's a fun listen with a band you may have missed the first time around. With songs from Whatever...

This one covers Punk Rock Bowling from the perspective of the PTID guys' pal Dr Disc. He fills in some of the gaps and even manages to stay out past 9 o'clock! Plus he and Neil both give a rundown of their favorite performances of the weekend. With songs from The Effigies,The Adicts, Youth Brigade, Teenage Bottlerocket and The Stitches.

Tom heads to Logansport, Indiana for the big Bonus Pints/Record Farm/Punk Till I Die shindig with Sloppy Seconds, The Migraines and The Distractions. How many beers did he drink? How many dive bars did he hit? With music from The Distractions, The Migraines, Sloppy Seconds and D.R.I.

Strap yourselves in for a thorough retelling of Neil's trip to Las Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling. Who did he see? Who did he meet? Who was good? Who did he hate? Who did he miss because they played too late? With songs from Stalag 13, The Effigies, The Adicts, Cock Sparrer, The Briefs, and The Hellflowers.

Violets are a newer Chicago band with a three guitar attack. They're made up of musicians from some local legends including Naked Raygun, Dan Vapid and the Cheats and Blood People. Four of the five members join the PTID guys for a fun chat that goes all over the place. From opening for Metallica to appearing on American Idol. With songs from Violets.

Tom and Neil jump in the wayback machine and have a nice long visit with Eddie from the Migraines. There's lots joyful reminiscing about the mid '90s punk scene. They're also brought up to date with the current state of the band as they prepare to play the massive upcoming shindig with Sloppy Seconds and the Distractions at Bonus Pints on May 30th. With songs from the Migraines.

Tom goes to a couple of shows that Neil would have hated, and is very busy with a wedding and a graduation. Neil previews the bands he hopes to see as he prepares for Punk Rock Bowling. It's the type of freewheeling conversation you've come to expect from the PTID guys. With songs from The Dickies, Angry Samoans, Chupaskabra, Prole, Good Men Doing Nothing, and Doggy Style.

The PTID guys have a great conversation with Troy from Wayward Brigade, a western Maryland band cranking out some classic punk sounds. In other words they quit bitching about a certain evil streaming platform and get back to doing what they do best - turning you on to cool bands you may have missed. With songs from Wayward Brigade.

Tom has a good time hanging with friends and seeing Bouncing Souls and H2O. Neil had a bunch of options, and chose to stay home instead. The PTID guys also discuss the Riot Fest lineup and the new inductees into the so-called Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With songs by Screeching Weasel, The Panik, H2O, Zero Boys, Digits, Agent Orange, and V2.

The PTID guys once again catch up with Sloppy Seconds' howler BA. They talk about the big May 30th shindig at Bonus Pints in Logansport Indiana, and the band's upcoming tours of Texas and Europe. They also dig into Sloppy's recent odds and ends collection along with the typical random nonsense. With songs from, of course, Sloppy Seconds.

The PTID guys catch up with their old pal and regular correspondent Dr. Disc to talk about Record Store Day 2025. What were the hot releases? What time did they stand in line? Did they get everything their greedy little hearts desired? There's also some general record shopping talk and songs from Insurgence DC, Whatever…, Dwarves and The Dictators.

Tom takes three generations of ladies to New York and lives to tell the tale. It's mostly touristy stuff, but you can hear all the highlights. He also catches a couple shows immediately upon returning. Neil continues his surprising turn as Florence Nightingale. With songs from Screamin’ Sins, Urban Waste, Koffin Kats, Angry Samoans and Cause for Alarm.

Best laid plans fall through as Neil has to deal with some unexpected family medical issues. Tom has a great time hanging with friends and seeing Screeching Weasel in Indiana. Most importantly, a certain scumbag streaming service is coming after PTID! With songs from Pretty Atomic, Screeching Weasel, London Breed and Wasted Youth.

Tom and Uncle Marv head to Hamtramck to see Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law and Violent Way, and somehow live to tell the tale. They're also joined for a bit by Tommy from Slumlord Radio to discuss Electric Frankenstein's upcoming Michigan shows. With songs from Electric Frankenstein, Slumlord Radio, Violent Way, Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law, Gang Green, Elvis Costello and Stiff Little Fingers.

Neil's most recent trip to San Diego started out a little rough, but eventually he had a nice, virtually punk free vacation. The guys also talk a little record collecting, and discuss determining bootlegs versus legit reissues. With songs from Rich Kids on LSD, The Circulators, The Exploited, Violets, Brain Eaters, London, Boris the Sprinkler and The Vapors.

The PTID guys catch up with their old pal Josh Goldman from Raging Nathans and Rad Girlfriend Records. He fills the guys in on the label's many upcoming releases. He also talks about last year's fan favorite Dopamines LP, and Raging Nathans upcoming LP and rigorous tour schedule. With songs that cover the entire josh Goldman experience - Dopamines, Raging Nathans, Rad Company, The Slow Death, The Ridiculouses, and Loose Behaviour.

Tom and Neil make a rare visit to continental Europe to speak with Eric J. President, guitarist and vocalist of long running German punk band Sonic Dolls. They discuss the soon-to-be-released Sonic Dolls LP, along with Eric's many other projects. The featured songs are from Radiation Kings, Sonic Dolls, Debbiespeak, Kommando Marlies, and The Eaglebauers.

After years of talking about it, Neil finally makes it the Dairy State to catch a punk show. His full review is here. There's also talk about a couple of famous punk deaths. Most importantly, their old friend Matt Swisher joins them to announce the next Bonus Pints/PTID/Reord Farm/Goldmine event. You're definitely not going to want to miss it! With songs by New York Dolls, Lords of the New Church, Sloppy Seconds, The Migraines, The Distractions, The Jam, The Drowns, and Chemo Kids.

The PTID guys have the pleasure of catching up with their old friends Suzi Moon, and her husband/baby daddy/musical partner Drew Champion. It's their first interview in a year and a half, and there's plenty of casual music and parenting talk! With songs from The Split Seconds, Suzi Moon, Misfits, Ravagers, and Turbulent Hearts.

Violets are blue Roses are red Tender Tom loves you But Neil wants you dead! You'll be glad to learn that this year's PTID Valentine's Day special has very little actual VD content. Tender Tom makes an appearance, but Tire Iron Tom dominates. Neil opens up a vein and bleeds for your entertainment. With songs by Misfits, Amy Winehouse, The Queers, The Parasites, Dramarama, The Interrupters, The Bugs, and The Darkness.

The PTID guys catch up with singer/upright bassist Vic from Detroit road warriors The Koffin Kats. They talk about the early days, and catch up on what the Motor City trio has been up to lately. They also preview the massive upcoming tour with The Drowns and Lower Class Brats. With old and new songs by The Koffin Kats.

The PTID guys go on a deep dive into which aging punk bands most need to pack it in. Which bunch of near corpses have the most legitimacy? Which ones are doing the most to piss on their legacy? With songs from Dead Boys, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, Sham 69, and Misfits.

Tom and Neil have the pleasure of catching up with Bruce Stuckey, vocalist and guitarist from underrated Midwest punk legends Toxic Reasons. They go through everything from the bands' humble Ohio roots to their current status. With great songs from Toxic Reasons and a solo outing from Bruce. NOTE: due to Zoom issues Bruce had to call in on his cellphone, so there is a bit of a delay to some of his answers, especially early on. Plus his crazy dog!

The PTID guys finish their 2024 rundown with lists of best EPs, singles and gigs. They also go over a bunch of listener top tens. There's even a brief appearance by the Lord of Logansport! With songs from NOFX, The Dopamines, MIA, Bad Nerves, and Pissed Jeans.

After years of losing money for your enjoyment, PTID finally launches a Patreon page. Tom's son joins them to talk about the specifics, and they also discuss some of the best films of 2024. Throw them a few bucks to keep the madness going! With songs by Fang, The Stranglers, Cockney Rejects, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Bugs.

The PTID guys are back in action after a couple weeks off for the holidays. They talk about Neil's first trip back to England in four years. What bars did he hit? What records did he buy? Tom talks a bit about his Christmas and the records he got as gifts, and memorializes a couple more fallen punks. And make sure you listen all the way to the end for some wise words from Richard White. With songs by The Cortinas, Sham 69, Skids, Demob, Amen, Kraut, Verbal Abuse and The Mentors.

It's the one you've all been waiting for! The PTID guys go through their top 10 LPs of 2024. How does your list stack up with the "experts"? This one is packed with a ton of great music from The Stivs, Convict Class, Meth Rats, Cock Sparrer, The Putz, X, Bad Nerves, The Pist, Doc Rotten, The Anti-Heros, and 45 Adapters.

The high priestess of pop punk returns for another round of sparring with the PTID guys. She guides them through a list of the best pop punk releases with unpronounceable names from across the globe. Fun is had by one and all! With songs from The Priceduifkes, Zatopeks, Yes Flag, The Dopamines, The Shivvies, Saturday Night Karaoke, Kryye, The Carmines, Retarded, and Neon Bone.

It's that time of the year again, and the PTID guys catch up with their old Punknews pal Ricky to talk about the year's punk highlights. Ricky's listening is a bit outside of the PTID bubble, and he always brings a different perspective. With songs from No Plan, Split System, Hot Water Music, Chubby and the Gang, Bloodstains, Holy Mess, The Chisel, Hood Rats, and The Dopamines.

Tom and Neil catch up with Mark Noah, singer of American street punk legends Anti-Heros. He's a man of many words, and can speak on any number of topics. They talk plenty about getting the band back together, censorship, and the new record. They also get into his History Flight charity. With songs from the mighty Anti-Heros.

The PTID guys tear through a bunch of topics. Neil goes to see Morrissey (again)! Tom's younger son gets married! The PRB lineup is rock solid! There's lots of new drama in the Dead Boys' camp! On a more somber note, Tom memorializes his friend and former Punknews co-worker Mark Little. With songs by Stinky Toys, Descendents, Wreckless Eric, Motorhead, Dead Boys, Revillos, Black Market Baby, and The Jam.

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.

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 the Gimme Gimmes, and Buzzcocks.

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.

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 venues, favorite albums, Mark’s other projects, record collecting and what’s going on with the band currently. All music by The Chameleons.

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, Menace, The Samples, Destructors, Hard Skin, Cockney Rejects, and UK Subs.

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, and The Pack.

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, Scream, Hi-Fi Spitfires, and Convict Class.