Episode 338 - Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals, Ffa Coffi Pawb, Emily)

Ffa Coffi Pawb! The great GRUFF RHYS is here!!!! Join Damian as he sits down with the Super Furry Animal to discuss: his fantastic new book, the incredible history of Welsh Punk & going to Punk University through tour van lectures. From the cultural significance of Llygod Ffyrnig, to accidentally winding up on a punk comp, to the minority language European punk network: this is NOT TO BE MISSED! Also, don’t miss Gruff’s amazing new book “Resist Phoney Encores” on Antenne Books and his fantastic new solo record "Seeking New Gods" on Rough Trade!!! Also Touched On: A brother and sister getting into punk  Mannequins spray painted to look like puke Rock’N’Roll as American imperialist propaganda Parents loving Reggae Anglo/American Corporations and creation of a Global pop-culture The effect of Crass Llygod Ffyrnig The history of Welsh Language  Musical and political education coming from punk Anhrefn Workers Playtime Records Machlud: a soft rock band on a seminal Welsh Punk comp Recording at Dave Anderson from Hawkwind’s studio Pop Positive Ffa Coffi Pawb Getting into Psych to wind up old punk rockers Geo-politics Becoming a pop star accidentally Bjork comes to Wales Trying to give Alan McGee a tape “Doing For The Kids” Fest Learning how to make salad dressing from French Ska band: Le Have Nots Seeing Fucking Up in Texas Butthole Surfers European Squat tours & SO MUCH MORE!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy