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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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