Mid Life Punk Podcast

Send us Fan MailGroup G of this global punk odyssey is curated by none other than Willie Shango, bass twanger for The Papashangos! Willie has had the good fortune to select bands from Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand. The Bands he's chosen are: The Lashes, Gnar Jar, Dick Move and Crackups.

Send us Fan MailDon't tell my heart, my achey jakey heart. That's what will be ringing around stadiums of Group F in Japanese, Swedish, Arabic (Tunisian dialect) and Dutch. Jake Dobbins has been allocated to this one, and the bands he's chosen to represent their countries are: Hi-Standard, The Shivvies, Khassarat and Adhesive.

Send us Fan MailThe representatives of Group E have been chosen by stand up comic and podcaster Eddie French off the Punk Rock Elite Podcast.The nations having their punk rock gubbins explored this time are Curacao, Ivory Coast, Equador and Germany. The representatives for those countries respectively are The XQs, Akeikoi, Senor Jaid and Turd Sandwich.

Send us Fan MailWe're joined by our first of two Shackleford members of the tournament, namely Ross the singing bass player, who has had the unenviable task of choosing punk rock representatives for all the nations in Group D of the World Cup. Those nations are: Turkey, USA, Australia and Paraguay.The chosen representatives are: Padme, Joyce Manor, Local Resident Failure and Area 69.

Send us Fan MailGroup C is introduced to your earholes today, and your global guide will be none other than 77 Spears frontman, TJ Whittaker!Group C has offered up some mixed blessings for TJ. The group comprises of Brazil, Scotland, Morocco and Haiti. So there was some digging required.In the knockout stages TJ has announced he will be joining us from the USA LIVE!Music this episode comes from: Nou, Bratakus, Taqbir and Zonbi

Send us Fan MailThe second group in this global feast of punk is introduced and explained today by none other than Leeds' very own Josh Booth off Character Actors.Josh was fortunate enough to draw the group containing: Qatar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada and Switzerland. Get ready for quips about desserts, neutrality, nazi gold, being polite all the time and everything you've come to expect from us.Music is from: Samad, Uberyou, Dubioza Kolektiv and NOBRO.

Send us Fan MailIt's World Cup Time! And to talk us through his chosen representatives for each country in Group A, it's Simon off Das Kapitans!Simon's had the pleasure of researching bands from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia and South Africa.Enjoy this taste of what's to come! only 11 more to go, and that's just the group stages!Music is from: Los Perritos Genericos, The Veggars, Hanba and All These Wasted Nuts

Send us Fan MailWELCOME TO THE BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL PUNK ROCK ON THE GLOBE!12 fact-mad punx will be researching punk bands from exotic locations that are represented in the 2026 World Cup.They will each start off with one of the groups and choose a band for each country in that group. We'll have chats with them about their selections and as the tournament progresses, there will be further episodes as our guests and their chosen bands go head to head in the knockout stages.Apologies for worse than usual audio, it was lifted from a facebook live stream.

Send us Fan MailOrange County's Mad Tab are in the hotseat this week. Their versitility and skilled musicianship will amaze you, their in-depth knowledge of all things punk, ska and reggae should astound you. When they last shit their pants will blow your mind. Also, their record label gaffer, Norwood from Fishbone, also pops in for a bit.Tom's got a gig report from his home county which includes the worst fight ever. Tom makes up a new country, Tom and Danny plan their next big day out, there's a top 5 and everything else you've become used to.Music this week is from: Rancid, Frenzy of Tongs, Billy & His Imaginary Wigan Mates, SNFU and Wheelchair Sports Camp.

Send us Fan MailWe are Bolton-bound this week to chat with Lancashire legends, The Papashangos!Lol Shango and Jimmy Shango are in MLPP Towers after we saw them wearing dildos at MPF and thought "these are our kind of people".We chat Shango history, getting pre-judged by people and venues, animal hostage situations, the Cambridge definition of confetti, song inspirations, live recordings, hating vinyl and having a namesake band.Barret's been at a fest, Tom's social life has fallen through again, one of our mates was in a collision with an ice cream van and loads more stuff that i can't recall right now but trust me its there.Music this week is from: Leech Bleeders, Million Years, Sloppy Seconds, The Aquabats, The Apers and Play Lunch.

Send us Fan MailIt's a rock n roll legend extravaganza this week as Blag, frontman of The Dwarves, comes to MLPP Towers to cause some chaos!As well as discussing The Dwarves new record "Jenkem" (which lands on 5th of June) we hear stories about very short gigs, fibbing your way onto an acclaimed documentary, get some views on punk and rock royalty, discuss English weather, English hotels, living life in the fast lane as you get older and of course, your questions get answered in the Big Book of Bullshit.The hosts have had a relaxing weekend involving doing very little, Tom goes on a mission in order to become husband of the year, a host gets annoyed with local youths and we list some "play on words" band names that we've been creating.Songs this week come from: Sloppy Seconds, A100s, Hell Beach, Off With Their Heads and Gas Station Boner Pills.

Send us Fan MailOh Heck! It's Hell Beach! Manchester (New Hampshire) minstrels Hell Beach are under the microscope this week.Their top boy, Jordan has visited MLPP towers to share their 2024 record "Beach World" with you all as well as discussing such diverse topics as: songs being bleeped unnecessarily, Manchester NH punk rock deep cuts, Keytars, bad high school memories and festivals. Once again, apologies to people from Blackpool, but it is a shithole, you can't argue with that.Tom and Danny Barrett tackle more key issues such as amateur chiropody, trips to the big cinema and excitement about future guests.Music is from Mad Tab, Mutiny!, Bad Religion, The Dawarves and Terror (Feat. Hot Water Music)

Send us Fan MailWe have a Number 1 charting artist (I don't make the rules) in MLPP Towers this week. Pet Needs' very own Johnny has taken time out from extremely significant life events in order to talk to us two idiots about his band's latest album: Elbows Out! This is Capitalism.We get tour stories, board gaming with philosopher stories, acoustic songs on the Caribbean sea stories and many more stories. Plus, Tom and Johnny discover a mutual connection!Danny Barrett has a gig report, the hosts clash over confectionary and there's another Top 5 punk songs to commemorate an important event.Music this week is from: Snuff, Slagfeldt, The Abs, Fear and The Raging Nathans.

Send us Fan MailSome folks from Suf-folk join us this week. The Winonas are in to discuss (mainly) their newest release, the full length "Dead Romantic" (out now on Socks On Records, who also have a podcast, apparently).As well as that, though, we chat about preferred grammar, create a new slang term, garage rock and its loudness, the south east scene and much more.The hosts are stuck in a timewarp, the big book is bulging at the seams so jump on in and have a laugh!Music is from: The Bennies, Minimal Faff, 30 Foot Fall, The Lippies and Popeless

Send us Fan MailPhew. Have you recovered yet?A handful of brave souls convened to discuss the MPF 2026 experience on Wednesday night to recount and piece together the previous weekend.We all discuss our personal highlights and lowlights, including self analysing all our own performances. But, to get your juices flowing like ours were:Which guest is a security risk?Who turned up in a sarong?Why did Danny Barrett get a bottle of water chucked at him?Does Tom know how many kids he has?Who is the best son out of the guests?Music is courtesy of: Pizzatramp, The Papashangos, Fucked Up and Healer of Bastards

Send us Fan MailIn order to slake our thirst for justice, we knew exactly what to do when we were invited back for the (record breaking, history making) 3rd time to Manchester Punk Festival: a courtroom style, debate, thing.Tom is judging, Danny Barrett is clerking. The legal team of Dickkie Watson (Shackleford), Eddie French (off Punk Rock Elite Podcast) and Archie Moss (Clayface & Incisions) are doing legal battle with Alex Lowe (Healer Of Bastards), Mark L Williamson (The trainline) and Benny Rabble (Serial Bowl Records).Precedents will be set, matters will be resolved and we get an insight into the minds of our top barristers.Music is from: The Clash, Descendents, Sublime and Guttermouth.

Send us Fan MailIt's back, it's still unofficial (but aren't most fun things?) and it's BIGGER THAN EVER! It's the MLPP MPF 2026 Preview show!Tom and Danny Barrett sought out the quickest wits and greatest minds in the DIY punk scene for contributions, but sadly they were all busy. So, instead, we put together a team of punters and performing artistes to hype up this year's MPF, discuss what we're all looking forward to and what our plans are. The Team in question are:Riaz off Grail GuardDickkie off ShacklefordArchie off Incisions and ClayfaceAl Lowe off Healer of BastardsDuco Van Der Veen off Interpol's most wanted listBenny Rabble off Serial Bowl RecordsRichard White off CrimewatchWe cover all the exciting acts playing the fest this year, as well as the dangers of industrial equipment, celebrity manslaughter, Al's harsh punishments for his cats, Duco's sporting career, Benny Rabble's emigration, Richard White's hangover and completely unpromted, a number of guests share their first bands' first cover versions.I'm not going to tell you who the music's by, or which bands get mentioned. You'll have to listen, won't you?

Send us Fan MailA warm trans-atlantic welcome to Oh The Humanity this week who are in for a chat ahead of their upcoming uk tour!Kevin, their esteemed vocalist takes us through all the stops on their jaunt, as Tom and Jake (off Los Fatso Libres) offer up pearls of wisdom and judgement on each town and city (sorry, Leeds). We also talk about previous UK tours, dental hygiene, fests around the world and song writing problems.Jake provides us with a gig report, a top 5 AND a stag do report. Tom outlines his pathetic existence of late, but then cheers himself up with an impromptu announcement.Music this week is courtesy of: TSOL, Last Ditch Effort, Bad Year, Zero Cost and Avem.

Send us Fan MailIt's Dinner (lady) Time!We're joined by one third of Merseyside's lunch-themed sextet Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies this week, and what a visit it was!We deep dive into the trend of wearing the merch of left wing bands whilst being a right wing piece of garbage, we dissect the Rebellion Festivals booking of The Wurzels, hear about how the Dinnerettes craft their choreography and we disclose a village in Warwickshire's top shagger.Tom asks all the big questions about cosplaying, Danny Barrett shares his nerdy day out and we discuss what happens when you head to the wrong town for a gig.Music this time is provided by: WIZO, The Winonas, Healer of Bastards, The Hawaiians and The Aquabats.

Send us Fan MailWe're on a highway to Hull this week as we're joined by the kings of The Humber, Zero Cost!They have their debut full length out later this year on Engineer Records and they tease us with some details about their record release show. We also discuss rural crime, a homage using a "huh", the worst time to have a bath, water storage within one's self and a lot more.Danny Barrett furnishes us with another top 5 punk songs, Tom hears a heart breaking story about a man whose illness prevents him from listening to the pod and we finally get around to discussing our views on "ska for BBQs", Sublime.Music this week comes from: The Dirtbombs, Headaches, Dead Kennedys, Rivalry and The Overbites.

Send us Fan MailBoss La! and all that. It's time for another Tom On One this week where I take my years of psychology experience, which I got from watching Frasier, and grill a lone punk rocker about their journey through the genre and beyond.This week it's the turn of Garreth Hirons, bass maestro from Merseyside's angry speed daemons, Code Break!Mr H has some very eclectic song choices to keep you on your toes. We also discuss his honeymoon, covid employment practices, an English brewery in Tokyo and much more.Sweary Jon's regular question finally comes back to bite him on the arse, so enjoy that.Music comes from: Chixdiggit, The Bucky Bombs, Rocket From The Crypt, Dirtbombs, Guitar Wolf and The Chats.

Send us Fan MailHow Do? Goo, West Yorkshire's finest indie-pop-punk rockers are in today. Well, one of them is as they've just got back from tour and they're all full of germs. Kurt, the drummer, has stepped up to the plate though and explains to us: the joy of 7"s, the motivational power of dividing your work day into quarters when hungover, a curry conundrum and delayed christmas clear-ups.Bazz has created a new segment which is about haircuts this time, Tom's been out and about in Peterborough and we reveal our list of weird names for the remote control as compiled by you, the listeners.Music is from: Sublime, Mutiny, Los Fatso Libres, AFI, The Clash and Joyce Manor

Send us Fan MailThe Remote Controls are in this week ahead of them being buried alive by snow as we spoke!It's straight up punk rock from these three, no messin'. We talk drinking culture, smoking culture, dream opening slots and, of course, their two full length records, the newest of which (Too Tough) came out late last year. And, you can get it from Brassneck Records, apparently.Danny Barrett takes his new place in the co-host chair for his maiden voyage, so go easy on him, because I didn't.Songs this week come from: The Vandals, unpolished*, Buzzcocks, Billy Bragg and Grail Guard.

Send us Fan MailYam Oroight? Another Tom On One for you all this week, and the "one" is none other than Healer of Bastard's very own bass player, Al Lowe!Al is a full on west midlander, with the voice and everything so Tom is very happy to be amongst his people.We discuss key musical moments from Al's life: From when he turned greeb as a teen, all the way through to when he turned 30.SERIOUS WARNING: There's some quite graphic injury detail, so if you're squeamish or listening with kids (you shouldn't be, it's quite sweary) then maybe skip the skateboarding segment. We also reminisce about songs the pandemic gave us, build Al's ultimate bass trio, hear about millionaires after free stuff and just who did Al name his cat after?Songs this week are from: Green Day, Guttermouth, Grail Guard, NOFX, Pears and Bad Religion. 

Send us Fan MailHappy New Year! To kick off 2026, we have a Tom On One episode, featuring friend of the show, bed pisser, front man of Born Shit Stirrers and the second most understandable member of the Fukpunk Radio crew, Jon Bates.We hear about tracks that accompanied Jon's life when he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. We discuss some significant events from Jon's life in those years, as well as significant global events.The tracks this week come from Ten Pole Tudor, Millionyears, Avail, Randy, Red Alert and The Queers.

Send us Fan MailThe swindle continues in the second part of our festive magnum opus: The complete deconstruction of 1980s highest grossing movie (about the Sex Pistols) "The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle".Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast are still in and Danny is revealing himself to be a Sex Pistols expert as we move through.This half has changing nationalities, a trip to Brazil, a talking dog, a French resistance fighter (probably) and of course, more flaccid cocks.Merry Christmas Everyone. See you in 2026.

Send us Fan MailMerry Christmas one and all! We all like a good movie over the festive period, but we also like slagging off crap movies too. Hence, Tom has summoned the two best film critics he knows: Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast to discuss, dissect and review Julien Temple's 1980 "documentary", The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle, which stars The Sex Pistols and their hangers on.Part 1 has all the things you imagine when thinking about punk rock: Gimp masks, funk medleys, jamming rock n roll standards, child nakedness and singing lessons.The film's available to watch on YouTube, so it may be worth watching that so you know what we're on about here.Part 2 will land in a couple of days!

Send us Fan MailA festive stateside visit beckons this week as Tom and his able assistant Mark Murphy (off Crocodile God) chat with The Brokedowns about their latest record (out now on Red Scare) Let's Tip The Landlord.We chat about famous punk houses, a terrible slipping over incident, health gurus, the International Criminal Court and much more.Tom's on one about audiobooks, Mark reveals his Christmas party plans and a previous guest from the North East thinks something is a fookin disgrace.Music this time comes from: Blink 182, Ugly Criers, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Clash and Pot Valiant.

Send us Fan MailIt's time to visit Brighton....but only after we've been to Croydon first to chat with Crystal Palace supporter, tall man and bass player of Phinius Gage, Mr Mike Scott.Phinius Gage kept us entertained almost a quarter of a century ago with their skate-punk riffage and hectic touring schedule before calling it a day in 2007. But, now they're back!We talk about missing the P-Rock TV boat by moments, punk and metal interplay, crisps, your favourite bands playing right near your house, being sponsored by a vile drink and much more.Tom's joined by Jake off Los Fatso Libres who does an excellent job co-piloting.Songs this week are from: Dead Kennedys, Our Souls, Dogpiss, Crocodile God and The Muckaz.

Send us Fan MailSpike Slawson, enigmatic frontman of Spike & The Gimme Gimmes has hauled himself into MLPP Towers this week ahead of their UK tour next month.The lad likes a chat, so we cover a lot: The name change, getting booed at bar mitzvahs, Christmas songs,  getting booed at baseball games, Spike's last live music experience as a punter, some scary UK cities,  and getting booed at a Quinceañera. Tom's joined by guest co-host Danny Barrett, we get a global exclusive sneaky peeky at a track from the upcoming Shackleford album (coming on Brassneck Records in 2026), and we have an exciting new culture correspondent to introduce you to!Music is from: TSOL, Shackleford (WORLD EXCLUSIVE), Pete Bentham and The Dinner Ladies, Ordinary Boys and SkinHead.

Send us Fan MailAnother "Tom on One" chat this week with Sunderland's top singing bassist, Mick O'Brien off Tearjerker.We take a deep dive into Mick's musical past with his favourite songs from the years he turned 16, 18, 21 and 30.As well as music, we explore his ventures into further education, being on the same label as your heroes, his plans for Christmas, bouncy castles used by grown men a hairstyle horror story.Music this week is from: Pkew Pkew Pkew, TV Casualties, Ordinary Boys, Biffy Clyro, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Leatherface and China Drum.

Send us Fan MailThe "Tom On One" odyssey continues this week, with firm fan favourite and all round good lad, Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats. BAz is treating us to tales about songs that came out in the years he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. Seriously good variety this time, so you don't want to miss it!We cover the Olympics, films we can quote, former colleagues with unfortunate names and theres a very near faux pas right at the beginning. There's also Crash Mats news and gig planning LIVE on the air.Songs this time are from: Misfits, We Three Kings, Dwarves, Frenzal Rhomb, FIDLAR and The Northern Boys.

Send us Fan MailA slightly refined format this time following some turbulent times in MLPP towers. However we hope that this in-depth, one on one (or TOM on one, geddit?) chat with Dave Shackleford will be a pleasant experience for you.Dave talks about songs that have meant a lot to him from the years he turned 18, 21, 30 and 40. Theres a good variety in there, so something for everyone.We get some news on the next Shackleford album, how Dave got his hands on a load of prophylactics for nowt and Tom unlocks some cringey memories for our guest.Songs are from: The Vindictives, Kunt & The Gang, Dillinger Four, Against Me!, The Menzingers and The Linda Lindas. 

Send us Fan MailEasily the most famous Horace is the pop group Horace Pinker, who have settled in for a Monday night chat at MLPP Towers this week.The veteran punkers who are from everywhere share their stories about getting into punk, what their parents thought about it, being so wild that some famous white guys (who are pretty fly) wouldn't stay at their house, having some legends play a show in your bedroom and a whole lot more. The "do they like a laugh?”-o-meter was off the scale with these guys, so settle down and enjoy a full HP retrospective.Tom has been doing manly things, Niallism's got a gig report and as always there's tip top tunes for you. Those tunes are from: Cocksparrer, The Asthma Kids, Kunt & The Gang, Drug Church and Quit It!

Send us Fan MailCodes are there to be broken, so we invited Merseyside’s Code Break in to MLPP Towers.These lads come with a highly recommended live show, so keep an eye out. We discuss mischief, bread rolls, white power gigs, Halloween, bizarre Liverpool landmarks, and also a bit about their band as well.Tom’s had a bit of luck with the birds, Niallism’s had no luck at all with shaving and is going to be in trouble when his Mrs sniffs her box room.additional songs are by Toy Dolls, Rooted, Operation Ivy, Alan Yule and Science Made Us Robots.

Send us Fan MailIf you get a whiff of unemptied bins around MLPP Towers this week, its because Birmingham's very own Face Up have been loitering!We're joined by 3 of Brum's best hardcore export for a chat which covers all facets of their decade-long career, but mostly centres around slagging off their bass player.We get an insight into old bands, hometowns, old careers and what can happen when you place a bet on a game of Bedworth Chess (Connect 4). Tom's getting plastered, Niallism has been minding his business and Niall becomes a convicted Francophile.Music this week is from: Screeching Weasel, Hammer & The Saltwater Krocodiles, None Of Your Fucking Business, Guerrilla Poubelle and The Mercenaries.

Send us Fan MailWe hope to knock this one out of the proverbial park this week as we welcome pro-pitcher, pro-vocalist and all round nice chap, Scott Radinsky from off California's very own Pulley.Scott talks us through the mismatched pass times of sport and punk rock, the mismatched careers of sport and punk rock, as well as Pulley's history and future plans.Scott also sets the record straight on a number of matters ranging from leaving his previous band to Masked Intruder stealing their passports.Tom and Niall both bring quality jokes to the table, theres a multitude of gig reports from a multitude of places and we introduce a new unit of measurement: The "do they like a laugh?" scale.Additional tunes this week are from Lost Planet Airmen, Slapshot, Hot Rockets, Less Than Jake and Amongst Strangers.

Send us Fan MailMiski off City Mouse has once again popped in to promote an get you all fired up for their upcoming UK tour!As well as slagging off various towns and cities across this fair isle, we share tracks from the latest CM record "So Far Out" take a deep dive into some of Miski's favourite UK foods, meal deals and more.Tom has been to a gig and, full disclosure, is absolutely hammered (seriously, I puked up after we recorded this). Niallism then makes an announcement pertaining to his going out activities that will absolutely shock everyone.Music this week is from: Reduced, Curbside, New Bomb Turks, Adolescents and Xiao.

Send us Fan Mail"All iron roads lead to MLPP Towers", so the saying goes. And this week Splitbox have been shunted into our siding.This power pop power trio have travelled via York, Leicester and Norwich with no delays to discuss their song craft, life in covers bands, leaving a sensible gap between meeting and setting up a band as well as a heap of other topics that will thrill and inspire you.Where is Paul's beer from? Is it cloudy? Can you piss and be interviewed at the same time? The answer to all this and more lie inside.Niall gives us a comprehensive dissection of his 2 days at Oldham's Easy Fest, Tom is very down in the dumps at the start (he perks up, don't worry) and we both enjoy the reasonable set of questions in the big book of bullshit.Music This week is by: Stubborn Allstars, Al Pacino's Sister, Warm Needles, The Abs and Rats Don't Sink.

Send us Fan Mail😬The Brummie Boys, Back Teeth couldn't wait to return to MLPP Towers so soon after their first visit, so they did! They're in to show off their shiny new bass player, discuss their upcoming single "It's Time For The Forever Box" and to strenuously deny the existence of their upcoming album on Little Rocket Records.Lewis, their main man dials in from Slovenia, Rich and Tom appear in their pro looking home studios, and Dave is our first ever guest to appear live from a Toby Carvery.Tom has a gig report AND a film report, Niallism bigs up a sub-par joke and we receive our very first piece of Fan Fiction!Music this week is courtesy of: Vondanikens, Das Kapitans, None Of Your Fucking Business, Blink 182 and Cold Snap.

Send us Fan MailThe corks are popping in MLPP Towers this week as we're joined by Huddersfield's favourite son, Mikey Shiraz off Mr Shiraz!Mikey's been about for a while, and he's been around a bit so expect stories about angry skateboarding Sublime replacements, a thrifty approach to merchandising from some Nu-Metal/rap crossover artists and be amazed by the adventures of a now deceased rapper. Tom's been out for breakfast with some folks (which has annoyed Niallism for some reason), Niall's Nutty Mutts has an update and we pay tribute to some recently deceased celebs.Music this week is from: NOFX, The Dickies, Gerber & The Babies, Dear Landlord, Sprainer and The Drop Sets.

Send us Fan MailThe double century is upon us! Danny and Mark are joined by Great Britain's fattest podcasting punk duo, Tom & Niallism!The Big Book of Bullshit was bursting at the seams for once, so expect all the classics: "why are you still doing this?" "shag, marry, kill" "dream guests" and of course, "when was the last time you shit your pants?".Danny and Mark tell us about gigs they've organised, Mark's been to a strange place on holiday and Danny Barrett tells us about how he was mugged off by smelly crusties at the weekend.Music comes from: Nerf Herder, The Dreadnoughts, Dead To Me, The Abs, Off With Their Heads, Goober Patrol, Vamos, Leatherface, The Aquabats and Skimmer.

Send us Fan MailWe're having a laugh in MLPP towers this week as we're joined by record label magnate, pop star and now stand up comedian, Joe Sib!Joe's in to tell us about being in the place at the right time for the early 80s California scene and the '94 punk explosion. He takes us through his time with his bands Wax and 22 Jacks, their adventures on tour, on film sets and his newest crack of the showbiz whip: his one man show "California Calling" which will be at the Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival throughout August.Tom and Niall are buzzing for episode 200 and discuss the sale of Obese Mick's Fat Wreck Chords to Hopeless Records.Music this week is from: Chixdiggit, The Ovines, Teenage Bottlerocket, The Adolescents, Anti Nowhere League (for the first and last time on here), Los Olvidados, The Clash, McLusky and Cowboy Hunters.

Send us Fan MailMore colonial cousins for us this week as we pop over the pond for a chat with Buffalo NY's very own On The Cinder ahead of their UK tour!We give the lads some cultural tips on language, soccer and pubs. In return, they inform us how British culture is blossoming in the world of diplomatic relations, tell us a tale of how they met a footballer's Mum & Dad, give us the lowdown on their town's obsession with wings and declare their non-involvement in the current state of the USA.Tom's been to the wrestling, Niallism has a cracking day out, Tom gives a PSA and we get an update on Niallism's dog care venture.Music this week is by: The Queers, Dead Star Boys, Face To Face, Teenage Bottlerocket and Bob Vylan.

Send us Fan MailC'mon y'wee tubes! Board the MLPP express to Scotland where you'll be greeted by some very affable scotchmen, Polar Bears In Purgatory!Yes, we're back amongst Niallism's tribe this week to discuss the enduring band PBIP. We get dazzled by their genius, get disappointed when they don't write jingles and also chat a bit about their band.We ask all the killer questions, such as: Where can you header a turnip? What is a Pizzly Bear? Are there robots in the afterlife?Tom has had a terrible Sunday in a terrible place, Niall puts his own wellbeing behind your pets' needs, there's a spooky email submission and we keep the wankers at bay with our opening track.Music is from: The Longest Line, Jesse, Chubby & The Gang, Black Rain and Pansy Division (it's a right ear worm, you're welcome)

Send us Fan MailReturning guests again this week as we host Mick, Golly (and to a lesser extent, Pikey) from off Sunderland's very own Diaz Brothers!They've got their difficult second album out there for us all so it's new tunes from that, personal choices from Mick and Golly and a good old time guaranteed.We discuss pre-gig nerves, funny tours, Golly's glittering acting career and we call out Mick on his non-belief in the world wide web.Tom's comedy genius comes back to bite him, Niallism's new business gets christened and we give a brief potted history of last week's Juddstock 2025 event in Nunny.Music this week is from: Clowns, Skeetch, Polar Bears In Purgatory, Amy Winehouse, Buzzcocks, The Jones and Minimal Faff

Send us Fan MailNot long to go now chums! Part 2 of our "Road to Juddstock" episodes is here!In this half, Blagged, The Crash Mats, Clayface, Wrong Life, Shackleford and Sunliner are the artistes in focus this time, and as well as quality facts about them and their quality tunes, there's also an indepth look at some of Nunny's most famous sons and daughters, architecture and a sad night many years ago when people tried to escape The Beatles.

Send us Fan MailJuddstock 2025 is imminent, and we have pledged to get you down there, by hook or by crook.In the symbolic and literal heart of England, is Nuneaton. That is where Juddstock 2025 is being held. Tom and Niallism have welcomed some of the artistes and organisers into MLPP Towers for a sneaky look at some of the quality bands that will be rocking the Queen's Hall on June the 14th.Tom, Niall, Dickkie, Dave, Don White from Shackleford as well as Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats are doing the chatting, Gutter Puppy, Breaker, Great Silence, Flinch and Tearjerker are doing the rockin'.Ticket Link is here: Juddstock 2025 at Queens Hall event tickets from TicketSourcePart 2 is out on WEDNESDAY.

Send us Fan MailDon't worry, there's not 77 of them, just 4. and all 4 of 77 Spears are in MLPP Towers this week for a shooting of the breeze!We discuss the fragrant public service they provide, their up coming album, making a live album, disappearing founder members and the band reveal how they push the boundaries of what can be merchandise to the very limit.Tom has a holiday report, Niallism's joined a club and we discuss what might happen if some West Virginians were confronted with Coventry.Additional music this week is from Tenpole Tudor, Septic & The Tanks, The Vandals, The Distillers and Irked.

Send us Fan MailMid-Western 'Merica is the destination this week. Rad Skulls, a bunch of rad dads with rad tunes are the guests. The boys talk us through the trials and tribulations of forming a new band in your 40s, which is hard. BUT, you get new friends, which is nice.We shoot the breeze covering all manner of topics including but not limited to: electric drums, boozing, not boozing, British licencing laws, shifting priorities of an older band and much more.Tom has been at the cider again, Niallism is keeping the location of his day out an unnecessarily closely guarded secret and also wheels out an old term of endearment for our guests. Music is courtesy of: Zero Cost, Splitbox, Doc Hopper, Obvious Approach and Athlete