Punks In Pubs Podcast

This week on Punks In Pubs, we're in a bar in St Albans with Nick Edwards! Nick's not just a familiar face (and voice – over 13 million YouTube views!). He's a man Liam knows well, so well that he was Nick's Best Man! Join us as we delve into Nick's musical journey, from mosh pits in Luton to the dazzling lights of Britain's Got Talent. You can watch Nick's performance on BGT via the links below.Daddys Little Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ViqdOMAPOkSemi-Final song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93L0WXDCPJg&t=12sYou can check out Nicks Music via this link and the link below.https://www.nickedwardsworld.com/Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:Grown Men Can Cry - Nick EdwardsHitchin' a Ride - Green DayGeneration Guy - Rear Breed Kids For Rosettes - Stars Have FallenThe True Believers - Comic BoyLove and Assemble - Comic BoyDaddy's Little Girl - Nick EdwardsTroubadour Soul Sinner - Nick EdwardsFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam sits down with the extraordinary Ali Smith, author, photographer, and former bass player of the indie avant-garde punks Speedball Baby.From a pub in North London, Liam and Ali dive deep into her new book "The Ballad of Speedball Baby." This riveting book chronicles Ali's wild ride through the punk scene, from rebellious beginnings in New York to unforgettable moments on and off the stage at the iconic CBGBs. They discuss the hardcore punk scene's profound influence, the highs and lows of her time in Speedball Baby, and the tumultuous journey of signing with a major label.You can pick up a copy of Ali's book 'The Ballad of Speedball Baby' via this linkCheck out Ali's photography via this link.As the conversation unfolds, Ali shares insights into her transition from music to a solo career in writing and photography. However, a word of caution – this episode contains discussions about sensitive topics, including sexual assault and rape. Below are links to organisations who can help if this subject matter might affect you. Or you can Google. 'rape and sexual assault help needed.'UK: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/USA: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/sexual-abuse/#understanding-sexual-abuse-1Thank you to Gutterblood for sponsoring this episode. Check out their latest EP, 'Hard Gandhi, ' via this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this festive episode of the Punks in Pubs Podcast, host Liam Bird takes a nostalgic trip back to 2018, revisiting Episode 29 with special guest Dave King, the mastermind behind Flogging Molly. As the holiday spirit fills the air, Liam and Dave unwrap stories about Punk Rock, reminisce about Dave's musical hero Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners, and delve into Dave's unexpected journey from Ireland to L.A., where he found himself facing the challenges of being an illegal immigrant.Amidst the laughter and anecdotes, the episode takes a poignant turn as Dave shares a heartbreaking story about the eight years he spent in America, unable to see his mother. Of course, it wouldn't be a Punks in Pubs episode without diving deep into the world of Flogging Molly. The duo talks about the band's iconic Salty Dog Cruise. Because no conversation is complete without a bit of controversy, they even touch on some political topics.So, grab a seat, crack open a cold one, and join Liam and Dave for this festive journey filled with punk tales, Christmas cheer, and a touch of heartwarming nostalgia. Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:Whats Left Of The Flag - Flogging MollyLife Is Good - Flogging MollyAlternative Ulster - Stiff Little FingersThe Mero - The Mighty StefSalty Dog - Flogging MollyDrunken Lullabies - Flogging MollyDevil's Dance Floor - Flogging MollySwagger - Flogging MollyFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Christmas episode, join Liam on a journey back to December 2017 as he revisits Episode 3 of Punks in Pubs. In this throwback, Liam sits down with Johnny Christmas, the talented trumpet player of the iconic ska band Reel Big Fish.Dive into the candid conversation where they discuss the challenges Reel Big Fish faced, teetering on the brink of a breakup, Johnny's personal experience with a midlife crisis, and his unexpected foray into acting with a role in Cable Guy.Of course, it wouldn't be complete without some festive chatter about Christmas.So, kick back and enjoy this nostalgic episode, part of a series bringing you a couple more Christmas gems from the archives.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:S.R. : Reel Big FishWont Back Down : Reel Big FishSlow Down - Reel Big FishFight - The Forces Of Evil Beer - Reel Big FishFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Nishant Joshi, is a remarkable figure. By day, he's a dedicated doctor, and by night, he's the frontman of the punk rock band Kill The Icon. But that's just the beginning of his story.Dr. Nishant Joshi fearlessly called out the UK government for their handling of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID pandemic, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for healthcare worker safety.We'll delve into his journey from whistleblower to punk musician, You can find out more about Nishant and his band, Kill The Icon via this linkThanks to The Dayjobs for sponsoring this episode. Check them out via this link.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:All tracks Kill The IconDeathwishDanny Is A Hate PreacherHeavy HeartProtect The BrandAnd Now, The WeatherYou're Just An Average White BandFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host, Liam Bird, as he navigates the heatwaves and existential crises of our time.In this episode, Liam sits down with Dylan Slocum, the singer, guitarist, and songwriter from the incredible Spanish Love Songs. Recorded in a hot and sweaty London bar, their conversation covers various topics, from magazine epitaphs to alcoholism, venue stewards, spreadsheets, and even the world of unionization, inspired by Jeff Rosenstock's thoughts on merch cuts at venues + more.Grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy this punk-infused chat on Punks in Pubs.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:All tracks Spanish Love SongsClean Up CrewSequels, Remakes & AdapationsConcreatePendulumLosersFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of punk culture with our latest episode! We sit down with Chris Wigmore, a passionate force behind the collective of "Punk: Rage & Revolution." exhibition in Leicester' This extraordinary showcase goes beyond punk history, from its '70s origins while also shining a spotlight on Leicester's local punk scene too. In this conversation, Chris takes us on a journey through the essence of the exhibition as well as her own love of the punk scean. We also talk about the epic Punk Weekender thats taking place from August 18th to the 20th featuring film screenings, Q&A sessions, and live shows with iconic bands like Buzzcocks and UK Subs. For more information click this linkWhether you're a die-hard punk fan or just diving into the scene, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:X-Ray Spex - I Am a PoseurThe Damned - Smash It UpThe Clash - Know Your RightsThe Slits - I Heard It Through The GrapevineFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, recorded live at the 2000 Trees Festival, we shine a spotlight on the issue of gatekeeping in the music scene.On the panel to participate in the conversation are BEX, a fearless punk artist; Jule Konrad, an agent from FMLY Agency, an agency fostering a diverse roster and Leah Stanhope, from the unique band Congratulations.Together, we explore the impact of gatekeeping in various aspects of the music industry, including the punk scene, festivals, podcasts, and the wider music industry. With candid discussions and personal insights, we delve into the challenges artists face, the consequences of exclusionary practices, and how gatekeeping can hinder diversity and creativity.Thank you to 2000 Trees for inviting the podcast to come and fuck around.If you are considering attending the festival next year, the festival offers 30% off tickets for a very limited time. Click this link or visit the Festival website and get them tickets at a considerable discount.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with a bang Edward Colver!Colver was more than just a photographer; he was a witness to a cultural revolution, capturing pivotal moments that would shape music history forever. In this episode, we explore the unique path that led Colver from the peace and love of the hippy era to the raw energy, sometimes violent but always rebellious wolrd of LA hardcore.You can see more of Ed's work via his Instagram @EdwardColverGet your tickets for 2000 Trees and come hang early doors, 9am on the 7th July at the World Stage. Tickets via this linkThank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:Wasted Youth - Teenage NarkThe Pretty Things - She’s a LoverThe Deadbeats - Kill The HippiesDead Kennedys - California Uber AllesBad Brains - Banned in DCT.S.O.L - Abolish Government / Silent MajorityBlack Flag - Rise AboveFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is Pkew Pkew Pkew Singer/songwriter and Bass player Mike Warne. You can find more if Pkew x3 is playing near you via this link.Also, Liam gives an update on where the fuck he has been. Ukraine Punck Act Cardinal Birds sponsor the podcast. Go pick up a copy of their new single '3 Loaded Guns' via this linkThank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:All tracks by Pkew Pkew PkewLet's Order a PizzaBlood ClotDrinking in the ParkAsshole PandemicMid 20's SkateboarderFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are at the home of one of the biggest music festivals... Reading... But not at Reading Festival! We are in a warehouse 15 minutes from Reading Train station.Inside that warehouse are Dane White and Dom Gemski, co-founders of Phantom Brewing Co.In this episode, I speak to Dane and Dom about their upcoming pop-punk festival, ' Hop Punk Festival' (find out more via this link https://www.instagram.com/hoppunkfestival/). We also talk about the connections between punk rock and craft beer brewing, how they came to brew a beer named after pop punk lyrics and song titles, why the most prominent craft brewing company in Europe is anything but punk, and I ask the question... Was Matt Skiba a success or failure in Blink 182?Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:Distillers - Drain The BloodNew Found Glory - Hit or MissFall Out Boy - Dance DanceBlink 182 - Feeling ThisBlink 182 - Rock ShowFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first guest of 23 is guitarist and songwriter Zach Blair of Rise Against.We talk about growing up in small towns, being straight edge in a band troubled by drugs (GWAR) and, of course, we talk about Rise Against.Check out Zach's podcast Anti-Heroes, Rise Against new(ish) EP Nowhere Generation 2.Thank you so much to Phantom Brewing Co for sponsoring the podcast. Check out the upcoming Hop Punk Festival on the 25th and 26th of February. For more details, click this link.Thanks, Dave Eats Mud, for being our band sponsor for this episode. You can check out their new EP of the same name via this link Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast in order of play:Nowhere Generation - Rise AgainstBricks - Rise AgainstBattle Lust - GWARHero of War - Rise AgainstPrayer of the Refugee - Rise AgainstFollow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our guest for this episode is two thirds of New York's own 'Show Me The Body', Julian Cashwan Pratt and Harlan Steed. New album, Trouble the Water, is available now.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Tracks played on the podcast. Loose Talk - Trouble The WaterWe Came To Play - Trouble The WaterFood From Plate - Food From PlateMetallic Taste - Body War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is PhilanthroPunks - Ali Keane.PhilanthroPunks takes place @ Moor Beer Vaults on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th November - Tickets start at just £5, Click this link to get your tickets All money raised will go to the homeless charity Glass Door Thank you to Maggot House for sponsoring this episode.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.All tracks are in order of being played in the podcast.The Scuts - London Living SlaveFlogging Molly - The Kilburn High RoadScrotum Clamp - Mary Broke a WindowResuscitators - The Ron SwansongEddie & The Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best podcast that your mates dont know about yet is back... and we are in a pub! Our guest for this episoed of the podcast is Jack Wilson. Vocals, guitars of Hastings own punk rock band Kid Kapichi.Kid Kapichi new album 'Here's What You Could Have Won' is availble NOW!Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.All tracks are in order of being played in the podcastINVUNew EnglandThugsRob The SupermarketDeath Drips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun was out, and the beer flowed as we took the podcast on the road to the 2000 Trees Festival.We sat down and spoke withLande Hekt (Muncie Girls)James Spence and Chris Cayford (Rolo Tomassi)Jock Norton and Billy Howard Price (Puppy)We also talk to the Samaritans festival team about the need for mental health support at music events.Thank you to 2000 Trees for the invite to the festival, and you can pick up your early bird ticket via this link.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.All tracks are in order to be played in the podcast.Jeremy - Muncie GirlsSeize the Night - Will VarleyCloaked - Rolo Tomassi Bleed America - Jimmy Eat WorldBlack Hole - PuppyStendhal Syndrome - Idles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is back for his second go-around.We speak new album 'New Ruin' (pre-order a copy), leaving Rise and going back to Fat, COVID, being back on the road and Stand Up comedy, plus much more. Thank you to Ukrainian punks Cardinal Birds for sponsoring this podcast episode. Go pick up a digital copy of their new track 'Uke Line' via Bandcamp.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.All tracks are in order of being played in the podcastSouvenirCount Your BruisesPerformative HoursShithawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, I know we are late… In this episode, we have TikTok pop-punk star and multi-talented musician Cappy AKA HummusVacuum. We talk Punk Rock, ADHD, Dyslexia, The Flatliners, comedian Bo Burnham, performing stand up and TikTok algorithm and burnout.You can check out Cappy's TikTok page via this link and check out his bands, The Grievance Club and The Sounder Bombs.You can also pick up a digital copy of his fantastic song 'Krasue' via this link.Are you looking for a festival to attend this summer? Get 10% off your 2000Trees Festival ticket using the promo code PUNKSINPUBS. Check out this year's link-up via this link.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's episode, Liam speaks about the new punk documentary 'Wake Up Punk' by director Nigel Askew.Liam speaks to Nigel about his relationship with the documentary's main protagonists, Joe Corre and Vivienne Westwood, and why he felt he needed to capture Joe burning an alleged £5M worth of Punk memorabilia!As well as the documentary, Nigel also talks about running against far-right politician Nigel Farage and working with Mark E. Smith and The Fall.Midwich Cuckoos are the episode's sponsors of the podcast; you can check out their new album, Death or Glory.Are you looking for a festival to attend this summer? Get 10% off your 2000Trees Festival ticket using the promo code PUNKSINPUBS. Check out this year's link-up via this link.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media.Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Police & Thieves - The ClashWhite Lightning - The FallGangsters - The SpecialsAnarchy In The UK - Sex Pistols My Way - Sid Vicious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.