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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1H 29M

Punkerton Records (EP.295)

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This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week. Punkerton Records: punkertonrecords.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News………-Big D and The Kids Table On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th. -The PietastersThe Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo.-Threat Level BurgundyOn May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice.Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week. Punkerton Records: punkertonrecords.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News………-Big D and The Kids Table On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th. -The PietastersThe Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo.-Threat Level BurgundyOn May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice.Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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