Punk Till I Die

Episode 375: Horace Pinker.

The PTID guys have been having such good luck lately with blind interviews that they decided to add Horace Pinker to the mix. A good time was had by all discussing the band's history, their many brushes with greatness, their new record and big plans for next year. With songs old and new from Horace Pinker. 

Episode 374: The Customer Is Rarely Right.

Tom and Neil go through some listener top 10 lists and check out some stuff they missed. There's lots to compare and contrast. They also get a visit from the Lord of Logansport, who runs down his favorite PTID episodes of 2025, and teases a couple of big events for 2026. With songs from The Imploders, Claimed Choice, Teen Mortgage, The Cheats, Golden Shitters, Debt Neglector, Miller Lowlifes, and Supersuckers. 

Episode 373: Cream of the Crap.

The PTID guys finally reveal their top 10 LPs of 2025. Although it felt like a below average year for new releases, there was still plenty of gold to be mined. Who made the cut? You know you need to know! With songs from Badterms, Agnostic Front, Norcos Y Horchata, The Vapors, The Oxys, The Cheats, Tear Up, Wyldlife, Fast Kids, and Supersuckers. 

Episode 372: Odds and Sods.

The PTID guys continue to rehash the best of 2025. This time they go through the top reissues and their favorite gigs. Who played the best sets? How many represses did Tom buy? Which reissues were good enough that Neil didn't have to have an original? With songs from Fear, Didjits, The Adicts, Burntmill Ghosts, The Freeze, SNFU, Lower Class Brats, and The Blood. 

Episode 371: Ricky Digs Deep.

Ricky Frankel returns for his annual visit to go over his top 10 of 2025. Like everyone else, he has to dig a bit deeper this year to mine some gold. He gets minimal abuse from the PTID guys, except for regarding his continued love of ska. He and Neil actually even agree on a couple things! With songs from Ceramik, Dark Thoughts, The Dwarves, The Brokedowns, Leatherman, Pat and the Pissers, School Drugs, Private Function, and The Iron Roses. Plus some xmas surprise songs!

Episode 370: Heather Rides Again.

The PTID guys are always thrilled to welcome their old friend Heather Wheaton for her annual visit. Between the incessant ball-breaking and friendly banter, they manage to run through some of the top (international, of course) pop punk releases of 2025.  With songs from The Riptides, Cleavers, Burger Weekends, Teenage Bottlerocket, East End Redemption, Ratbones, Lone Wolf, Horror Section, The Hallingtons, and The Rip Taylors. 

Episode 369: Proctologists Unite.

Two fake doctors and two real A-holes have a massive meeting of the minds! Dr. strange gives the details of his plan to replace Punk Rock Bowling with an epic three day show in Pomona. Dr. Disc gives the PTID guys their first top 10  list of 2025. With songs from Dead Milkmen, The Network, Jokers Republic, FACS, Lazy Cowgirls, The Dickies, and Home Front. 

Episode 368: Stranded in Evanston.

Tom makes the trip around the big lake and the PTID guys go see The Saints at The Metro. The next day they sit around Neil's dinner table for a rare face to face talk. They discuss The Saints' gig and whatever other nonsense comes to mind. With songs from Antagonizers ATL, Spider, Poison Boys, Fast Kids, Workin’ Stiffs, and The Saints.

Episode 367: The Bollweevils.

After years of talking about it, the PTID guys finally host one of their most requested guests, The Bollweevils. They are thrilled to be joined by singer Dr. Daryl Wilson and guitarist Ken Weevil. They talk about the early days of the band, the breakup and reunion, and what they're up to these days. It's a fun, wide ranging conversation, with music old and new from The Bollweevils. 

Episode 366: Endless Vacation.

Tom goes on vacation AGAIN. He spends plenty of time on the beach, but also manages to squeeze in some record shopping. He and Neil also discuss the cancellation of Punk Rock Bowling for 2026, the Dr. Strange 37th anniversary show and whatever else was on their twisted minds. Features an eclectic bunch of songs from Attak, Raging Nathans, Kill Your Idols, Mau Maus, AntiSocial, Vitamin X, Deadmans Shadow, and Two Man Advantage.