Listen to Punknews Podcast #604 - PUNX POINTS!

Episode #604 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode everyone's favourite punk rock trivia game, Punx Points, returns!! Arik of Goddamit and Creep Records, Andy of Tsunami Bomb and Sell The Heart Records, and Gayla of Fat Heaven all compete to see who knows the most punk trivia. They face categories such as "Gnarly Ass Shows", "Dischord Records", "Eastern Canada", "Pop Punk", "The '90s", "Punk/Reggae Connection", and many more. Who will be crowned the winner of Punx Points and therefore the PUNKEST PERSON ON THE PLANET?? Listen below to find out!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #603 - Peter Hook!

Episode #603 of the Punknews Podcast is now up!

In this episode Em regales John with her stories about seeing Peter Hook and The Light live in Toronto on their ongoing> Joy Division: A Celebration tour, complete with a New Order opening set (read her live review right here!).

After Em talks for about 45 minutes, they dive into the news. Jerry Only's upcoming solo LP, Buzzcocks new album, Lande Hekt's "Backstreet Snow" video, the Destination Chaos festival lineup, Catbite and Mike Park's split EP, The Muslims dropping of the upcoming THICK tour, Weezer's Broadway residency being cancelled, and OFF!'s freaky new track are discussed.

To finish off the episode John's interviews Hooky himself! In this extended version of the written interview they talk about his current tour, the chemistry between band members, the experience of playing full albums live, the legacy of Joy Division, physical media, and so much more!

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Listen to Punknews Podcast #602 - Christoph Jesus of Crazy and the Brains!

Episode #602 of the Punknews Podcast is now up!

In this episode Christoph Jesus of Crazy and the Brains stops by to talk about the new direction of the band, their new single "Open Eyez", the evolution of songwriting in Crazy and the Brains, the history of an important (but short-lived) Jersey punk venue, the interpretation of art, the importance of live music, and so much more!

He also sticks around to talk all things news with John, Hallie, and Em. They discuss the epidemic of bootlegging in punk and how to deal with it, The Interrupters' "Raised by Wolves" video, the upcoming Misfits, Alice Cooper, and Distillers Dallas show, Thotcrime's upcoming LP, and Geoff Palmer covering Dee Dee Ramone's Standing in the Spotlight album.

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Listen to Punknews Podcast #601 & #601.5!

Two new episodes of the Punknews Podcast are now up!

On episode #601 John, Hallie, and Em are back at the news after recording episode #600 with Jello Biafra (check out episode #600 RIGHT HERE if you haven't yet). The crew catch up and discuss the cancellation of Atlanta festival Music Midtown due to their ban on guns, the new song and video by OFF!, the upcoming Gel and Cold Brats split, the new Joe Strummer box set, L.O.T.I.O.N.'s killer new track, THICK's nostalgic new video, and Surfbort's new digital single. Froggy's new album and upcoming Camp Punksylvania kickoff show, The Damned's Night of a Thousand Vampires live LP, ketchup, weird PSAs from the 80s, maggots, and much more are also talked about.

Bonus episode #601.5 is the July edition of Em Moore Tells You What to Listen to! Em spins new tunes from Single Mothers, Egg Drop Soup, Fucked Up, Thotcrime, The Abruptors, Lande Hekt, M(h)oal, Currls, Conditions Apply, Pinkshift, Gel, G.R.O.S.S., Titus Andronicus, Comeback Clit, Teens in Trouble, END, and many more.

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Listen to Punknews Podcast #600 - JELLO BIAFRA!!!

After years of recording a new episode every single week, the Punknews Podcast has reached episode #600!!!

To celebrate this milestone, the one and only JELLO BIAFRA stopped by the podcast! John, Hallie, and Em talked to the punk legend about his current band Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, the recent Dead Kennedys reissue, the best Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables reissues out there, the current political climate in America, and running Alternative Tentacles in 2022.

Jello also discusses the story behind Jello Biafra & New Orleans Raunch and Soul All-Stars, working on his YouTube series "What Would Jello Do?", punk as a culture, his time working on collaborative albums with D.O.A., NoMeansNo, Mojo Nixon and Melvins, and SO MUCH MORE!

Listen to episode #600 of the Punknews Podcast below right now!!!!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599.9 - an interview with Ari Katz of Beach Rats & Lifetime!

Episode #599.9 of the Punknews Podcast is now up!

In this episode Ari Katz of Beach Rats and Lifetime swings by to talk about Beach Rats' formation, working with Brian Baker of Minor Threat, beach punks, the creativity that can be found in limitations and time constraints, the importance of staying grounded, and much more!

John, Hallie, and Em also talk about the news of the week including the upcoming OFF! album, the new demo from hardcore punks G.R.O.S.S., the upcoming DFL Grateful… re-release, and the new video from Titus Andronicus. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599.7 - Julia of The Coathangers and Julia Julia!

Episode #599.7 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Julia Kugel of The Coathangers and Julia, Julia stops by to talk about her upcoming solo album Derealization, reality, mental health, being an artist, live shows, the benefits of surfing, and much more. She sticks around to talk about the new Dead Kennedys reissue, the guy wearing a Descendents shirt at the January 6 hearing, the new song from Tegan and Sara, the new video from The Chats, and the new track from Pussy Riot with John, Hallie, and Em. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599.6 - Summer Soiree Recap!

Episode #599.6 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode John recaps the wild adventure that was Summer Soiree 5 and regales Sam, Hallie, and Em with stories about At Night, Froggy, Vixen 77, Marissa Paternoster, DANJOMAR, Joe Jack Talcum, Santa Claus, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599.4 - Em tells you what to listen to!

Episode #599.4 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Em Moore plays some of the best songs from June. Songs by Tits Up, Ithaca, Big Joanie, Single Mothers, Petrol Girls, Pool Kids, End It, Hot Mulligan, Spaced, Pinkshift, Cheekface, Mvll Crimes, Baby Got Back Talk, and many more are played. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599.45 - an interview with Flipper!

Episode #599.45 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this bonus episode John talks with Steve DePace and Mike Watt of Flipper. They talk about the upcoming UK tour, the possibility of new material, the "good ol' days" and much more. Listen to the episode below!

Listen to Punknews Podcast #599!

Episode #599 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode Em and John talk about the commercial for the mysterious new company (?) called "Brick", Doki Doki's debut song, THICK's upcoming album and tour, Dropkick Murphys covering Woody Guthrie, the D.O.C. and Fat Mike's combo track, and the cancellation of John Hinckley Jr.'s shows. Tianna Esperanza's new video, poker, Steve Albini, NFTs, augmented reality, and much more are also discussed. Listen to the episode below!