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Two old punks from both side of the pond talk about everything and nothing, loosely focusing on punk rock both past and present. Opinions, facts and commentary on the way things were, the way things are and the way things should be in the scene. Plus you will hear some great punk rock from every era. Hosted by Tom Trauma and LiverpoolNeil. No rules!
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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.
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.
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.
The PTID guys are thrilled to talk to one of the true Godfathers of New York Hardcore, Agnostic Front singer Roger Miret. The wide ranging conversation gets into the early days in the Lower East Side, and the way the band operates today. There's talk about the new record, as well as fellow H/C legends like Vinnie Stigma and Harley Flanagan.
With new and old songs from Agnostic Front, and Roger Miret and the Disasters.
Way back in 1995, Rhythm Collision's Clobberer was one of Tom's favorite albums. Three decades later he and Neil catch up with the recently reunited band, and they're happy as a clam. They talk about the band's past, present and future, and all the bumps and bruises along the way. With songs by Rhythm Collision.
Tom and Neil drag their old bones off the couch to go to a bunch of gigs. Municipal Waste, Cannibal Corpse, The Darkness, Morrissey, Fear, The Oxys, Zero Boys, Terror and more get scrutinized PTID style. How early did Neil go home? How many PBRs did Tom drink? With songs from Oxymorons, Fear, Crisis Actor, Wet Denim, Zero Boys and Bitter Truth.
In this installment of PTID, Dr. Trauma and Dr. Liverpool are joined by a couple of the the brightest (filthiest?) minds in punk, Dr. Strange and Dr. Disk. Their NC-17 discussion touches on a number of topics, mostly revolving around proctology and Riot Fest 2025. Listen at your own peril! With songs from Suburban Lawns, Screeching Weasel, Naked Raygun, Feral Tact, D-Day, and XTC.
Tom returned to Riot fest with Dr. Disk from Goldmine Magazine after taking an 11 year break. What bands were great, and who was disappointing? Who were the best and worst interviews? Who did GWAR sodomize with a chainsaw? And most importantly, did he talk Neil into giving Riot Fest another try? With songs from The Effigies, Zero Boys, Screeching Weasel, Camper Van Beethoven, Didjits, and Naked Raygun.
Listeners demanded it, and the PTID guys delivered in the clutch! Tom and Neil have a nice chat with Pulley frontman and former MLB left handed reliever Scott Radinsky. They talk about his Nardcore roots in Scared Straight, his time in Ten Foot Pole, and the eventual formation of Pulley. There's talk of the band's time on Epitaph, and Tom even indulges in some baseball talk. With songs from Pulley, Ten Foot Pole and Scared Straight.
Oxys' guitarist Jason "Ginchy" Kottwitz stops by PTID for the second time. They have a conversation as big as Texas about a bunch of topics. They dig into the songwriting process, their shared hatred for a certain streaming service, playing for Cleopatra Records and touring foibles, among other things. With songs from the brand new Oxys' record, "Casting Pearls Before Swine."
Long time Motor City punk Amado Guadarrama stops by for the second time for a wide ranging talk about all things Detroit. They also dig into the new Norcos Y Horchata record, Precious Little Album, and the band's continued evolution. With songs by Norco's Y Horchata!
The PTID guys catch up with Stephen Hockenhull AKA Hocky from Instant Agony and a bunch of other bands. Although they never met, Neil and Hocky grew up close to each other and shared many experiences and gigs. Listen to them compare English slums and classic shows. Hocky is still active, so they also talk about what he's up to these days. With songs from Instant Agony and BiteBack.
NOTE: This second version fixes the audio issues at the end of the previous version.
Tom goes to see Hatebreed to watch the kids dance like mental patients, and catches the Dayglo Abortions before they were arrested two days later. Neil has a good time at a punk rock pool party, and sits front row for a Smiths tribute band. The PTID guys even discuss a possible return to Riot Fest. With songs from Skinhead, The Meatmen, Sludgeworth, Street Brats, The Bloody Pickups, and Dayglo Abortions.
The PTID guys have the pleasure of catching up with SoCal punk pioneer, label owner and tastemaker Robbie Fields, founder of Posh Boy Records. Without his keen ear the world might never have heard Social Distortion, Agent Orange, TSOL, Adolescents or Channel 3, and he's got a story about every one. The sound can be a bit dodgy at times as he was connecting from a cellphone in the Philippines, but it's worth hanging in there.
With songs from Agent Orange, The Nuns, The Simpletones, TSOL, Social Distortion, CH3, and The Adolescents. NOTE: All songs are the Posh Boy versions.
Tom and Neil are joined by their old pal Chris Hodgkins with his annual Rebellion report. Who were the must see acts? Who got skipped? What was it like to play gigs on the outskirts of the main festival? Will the PTID guys ever make it to the punk paradise that is Blackpool? With songs by Year Zero, The Continental Lovers, Drones for Europe, Split Dogs, The Molotovs, and The Wall.
Tom heads down to Logansport to hang out with PTID alums Matt Swisher and Burntmill Ghosts. Neil stays in Chicago and has an adventure going to see The Adicts at the Metro. There's also plenty of random nonsense in this freewheeling episode. With music from The Dickies, Burntmill Ghosts, Filth & Majesty, Viceroy Kings, The Casualties, Flatfoot 56, The Adicts, and Broken Bottles.
Pittsburgh punk and rollers The Cheats have an excellent new record out called Old Rats on a New Ship. Singer Todd Cheat stops by to chat with the PTID guys about how it came together. He's a busy guy, and they touch on the other various things he's up to. With some killer new songs from The Cheats.
Tom goes to the beach, and Neil watches Jaws. Then they go on a feeding frenzy on a bunch of bloody topics, including Bob Vylan, the Roger Miret autobiography, Mike Ness, watch shows, Spinal Tap, 2025 records and bad horror movies. Try to keep up! With songs from Agnostic Front, Wyldelife, The Undead, Social Distortion, Major Accident, GBH, and The Straps.
The PTID guys catch up with their old pal and Savage Mountain Punk Arts president Gerry LaFemina. They talk about what Gerry and The Downstrokes have been up to, and do a deep dive into the lineup for this year's Savavge Mountain Punk Fest. With songs from Ultrabomb, The Dwarves, Hammered Hulls, Soji, The Goons, and The Downstrokes.
The PTID guys have a great conversation with musician, label owner and standup comedian Joe Sib. They get into his early roots in LA punk, his taste of commercial success with Wax, the founding of Side One Dummy and his current career in comedy. With songs from Social Distortion, Adolescents, Sham 69, Flogging Molly, and Gaslight Anthem.
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