Punk Till I Die

Episode 252: T1 Fest, 2023 edition.

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.

Episode 251: The Boys Are Back In Town!

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. 

Episode 250: Ricky Adams talks Cincinnati punk.

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. 

Episode 249: Rebellion recap

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.

Episode 248: Savage Mountain 2023 recap.

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. 

Episode 247: Geoff Palmer.

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. 

Episode 246: Jon Bates from Born Shit Stirrers

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.

Episode 245: Tom and Neil Versus Evil.

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.

Episode 244: Danny Marianino from North Side Kings

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.

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.