Punk Till I Die

Episode 320: England Belongs to Neil.

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. 

Episode 319: Simply the Best.

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.

Episode 318: Best of 2024 with Heather Wheaton.

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. 

Episode 317: Best of 2024 with Ricky Frankel.

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. 

Episode 316: Mark Noah from the Anti-Heros.

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.

Episode 315: Four Funerals and a Wedding.

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. 

Episode 314: The Briefs.

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.

Episode 313: Five For Fighting.

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. 

Episode 312: Cruisin' for a Bruisin'.

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.

Episode 311: Mark Burgess of The Chameleons

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.