Punk Till I Die

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. With songs from Burntmill Ghosts.

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, Dayglo Abortions, Disco Assault, 3 Colours Red, S*M*A*S*H, Paperback Tragedy, and The Yo-Yos.

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 Seconds record. With songs from Naked Raygun, Cyanide Pills, Flamingo Nosebleed, Supersuckers, Sloppy Seconds, and The Adverts!

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 singer John Kezdy. With songs by, of course, The Effigies.

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 Black.

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.

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, Stiff Little Fingers, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Love Crimes, Starving Wolves, and The Sleeveens.

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, Supersuckers.

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.

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.

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 hardcore. With music from the mighty A.O.D.

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.

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!

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, Devo, Blondie, Vice Squad, Stiff Little Fingers, Adolescents, and 999.

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 Assembly and Gary Numan.

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 Drowns, The Tossers and Capgun Heroes.

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.

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 Vendetta, The Winks, Dayglo Abortions, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Undead.

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!

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, Buzzcocks, The Vibrators, The Only Ones, and Patrik Fitzgerald.

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 heard of them? Their album was Neil’s #3 best album of 2023!

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. With Music by Poison Idea, Jerry A & The Kings of Oblivion.

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.

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 Rats, Misfits, The Clash, The Exploited, The Stranglers, DRI, Buzzcocks, Suicidal Tendencies, and The Adverts.

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 new self-titled album. Also featuring songs from The Clash, The Damned and Rancid.

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 The Brokedowns, Conservative Military Image, Kepi Ghoulie, Samiam, Scumbag Millionaire, The Unknowns, Home Front and Frenzal Rhomb.

The PTID guys continue their 2023 wrap up with the best of gigs, EPs and reissues. Tom knocked a bunch of bands off his bucket list, while Neil got to see one of his heroes wearing a Punk Till I Die T-shirt on stage! We also run down some notable musician deaths from 2023. With songs from Channel 3, Suzi Moon & Billy Hopeless, The Drowns, Bloodstains, Castillo, Jerry A & The Kings of Oblivion, The Drones, The Downstrokes, and Boris the Sprinkler.

Here's the one you've all been waiting for. Top and Neil channel the spirit of the late, great Casey Kasem, and count down their top 10 ten LPs of the year. Some records finished as expected, while others are more of a surprise. Minimal rabbit holes, but 20 huge songs for YOUR listening pleasure from Oil!, Cyanide Pills, Geoff Palmer, Hung Like Hanratty, McRackins, The Oxys, Raging Nathans, AntiSEEN, Scunthorpe Yobs, Zoanoids, Clowns, Territories, Dickie Devil and the Deviants, The Bollweevils, Private Function, Lower Class Brats, and Rancid.

For the second year in a row, the PTID guys are joined by the lovely Heather Wheaton. She catches the blissfully unaware hosts up on all the great pop punk releases they missed in 2023. She also gives as good as she gets in this no-holds-barred battle of the sexes! With music from Tightwire, Jagger Holly, Raging Nathans, 7 Years Bad Luck,The Haermorrhoids, Lone Wolf, The Vapids, The Rimmingtons, Flks, and Borderlines.

On this very special episode of the Punk Till I Die Podcast, the PTID guys are joined by Tom's old Punknews pals Adam White and Ricky Frankel. The years melt away as the three of them (plus Neil) are together for the first time in years. It's officially their best of 2023, but it's mostly the best of Canada and Australia. With songs from Public Serpents, The Retail Simps, Gel, Imploders, Beerwolf, Mononegatives, Private Function, Fucked up & The Halluci Nation, Clowns, and Home Front.

Neil is in sunny California, but manages to sneak away from his captors long enough to record a new episode! The PTID guys cover a lot of ground, from Neil's trip, to current reading, to TAANG Records, to what constitutes seeing a scab band. With songs from The Drones, Buzzcocks, MIA, Snapshot, Everybody Out!, The Replacements, Moving Targets, and McBusiness.

Tom heads to Chicago to meet up with Mark from The DUIs and see Anti-Heros and a boatload more oi bands. They stay another night and catch Dwarves and Direct Hit too. Meanwhile, Neil gets up close and personal with Blag Dahlia and Nick Oliveri at Loud Pizza. Mark joins the PTID guys to help Tom fill in the blanks. With songs from Tiltwheel, Brass Tacks, Antagonizers ATL, Blitz, Fear City, Anti-Heros, Direct Hit!, Dwarves, and The DUIs.

Tom's back from vacation, so he and Neil finally get to discuss days 2 and 3 of T1 Fest at length. There's also vacation talk, and other shows are discussed along with the typical nonsense. Music includes some obscure cuts, as well as more recognizable stuff from Erazerhead, Anti-Heros, The Flys, Yankee Wuss, Leyton Buzzards, Mudhoney, One Way System, The Pleasure Heads.

On this episode the PTID guys catch up with Dr. Disc, their official field correspondent for Riot Fest 2023. They talk about the highs and lows of the one time punk fest, and the cool interviews Dr. Disk did for Goldmine Magazine. Dr. Disk comes out of his shell for this one, and gives as good as he gets! With song from The Bobby Lees, Fake Names, High Vis, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Pennywise, and Adolescents.

Tom and Neil will scare the pants off of you with loosely Halloween themed episode. In other words, there's a little bit of horror movie talk before they get back to the regular nonsense. With scary music from Misfits, The Meteors, Agent Orange, Koffin Katz, Cosmic Psychos, Erazerhead, The Creepshow, and Zoanoids.

On this episode, Tane Graves, singer and bassist from Tightwire stops by for a visit. The PTID guys grill him about his South Dakota upbringing and how he first got into punk. They also discuss his time in Minneapolis and how Tightwire came together. Many other topics are covered in this wide ranging conversation. With music by Tightwire.

On this episode, the PTID guys air a number of grievances. Old British punks and middle class white women are in their crosshairs, but no one is safe from their wrath. There's also a little gig talk, and some insight into the making of the PTID sausage. With songs from Richard Hell and the Voidoids, The Gun Club, Stomping Grounds, Ramones, New York Dolls, New Rocket Union, Poison Boys, The Stooges, and The Oxys.

Someone's Gonna Die Tonight! The PTID guys are thrilled to welcome street punk legend Neil "Mackie" McLennan. They cover his whole career, from the early days of Blitz to his current project, Rivalry. With songs from Blitz, Epic Problem, City Miles, and Rivalry.

The PTID guys welcome Joe and Jimmy, T1 founders and singer and bassist for Capgun Heroes. They discuss the struggles families with type 1 diabetes face, and T1 Fest's humble origins. There's talk of the charity that will benefit, and this year's insane three day lineup. They also share what's going on in Capgun Heroes land. T1 Fest runs from Thurs Oct 19-Saturday Oct 21 at Reggie's in Chicago. With music from The Queers, The Methadones, Teen Idols, Huntingtons, The Riverdales, Lillingtons, Teenage Bottlerocket, and Capgun Heroes.

Neil is back from his extended visit to San Diego. Tom had minor adventures in Denver and Detroit. How did the dynamic duo fare in their travels, and did they actually do anything punk?!?? Inquiring minds will finally know! With songs by Rubber City Rebels, Ministry, Street Dogs, Slaughter and the Dogs, The Exploited, Dead Milkmen, Rocket from the Crypt, and Caveman & Bam Bam.

Ricky is an OG PTID listener who has spent the last couple of years putting together "Pay No Attention - Cincinnati Punk Rock Volume 1 - The '90s". He talks about the long the process of putting together this labor of love, and the '90s Cincinnati scene he grew up in. The results are really impressive. With songs from. The Sarcastix, The Essentials, Restraint, The Scrubs, Duggout, Snotboy, Spodie, and The Twerps.

On this episode the PTID guys turn to their old pal and longtime listener Chris Hodges and his daughter to be their long distance correspondents. Who was great in Blackpool? Who screwed the pooch? These Rebellion vets give a thorough retelling of the entire weekend. With music from Svetlanas, The Stitches, Rumkicks, Zoundz, The Blue Carpet Band and The Wasps.

On this episode the terrible twosome mostly talk about Tom's trip to Savage Mountain Punk Festival 2023. Were there hijinks? What bands were great? Was there a return of the ghost of the Ramada? Of course there are some other rabbit holes explored. With music from The Joneses, Ghost Road, Ravagers, The Bobbyteens, Demolition 23, Punching Moses, Huntingtons, The Nerves and The Cheats.

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 the upcoming record, The Guts and Kurt Baker Band.

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, all your favorites. With songs from Tear Up, ANTiSEEN, Bloodstains, Patriot, Channel 3, Bad Brains, On File and Agression.

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 about his excellent books, particularly the one that collects hate mail stemming from THE incident! With songs by Cause For Alarm and North Side Kings.

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 Catfish, Bill Bondsmen, Bump-N-Uglies, Devious Ones, Macho, The Slow Death and Norcos Y Horchata.

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 potential tornado! With music by Hung like Hanratty, Overkill, Dickie Devil and the Deviants, McRackins, Lower Class Brats, Zoanoids, Rancid, Bollweevils, and Private Function.

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 The Downstrokes, Ravagers, Rebelmatic, Supersuckers, Doc Rotten, The Rumors, and Submachine.