Mid Life Punk Podcast

Mid-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

The rolling hills of Alba beckon us once again this week as we're joined by top pop-punk songsmith, impressionist and good lad Muzzy from off The Overbites.We chat about punk fashion. We cut the through the noise on the hot topic of pronunciation of strange names. We get the secret of the Scotland scene's success and perhaps most pertinently, is there a market for soft rock in Dundee?Niallism is plotting a gig, Tom's giving something back and we make an announcement on behalf of a mystery band member.Music this week is from: Pkew Pkew Pkew, Los Fatso Libres, Antiseen, Sultans of Ping FC and Until It's Gone.

The Disposables. Cheshire's very own punk rock underdogs, are in MLPP Towers this week to talk us through their journey from a spare room lockdown project to the fully formed, fully rounded beat combo you see before you today.We chat about home recording, self confidence, people harking back to the past, difficult Facebook groups, line up changes and more.Both of your hosts have supplied gig reports this week. One wholesome and uplifting, the other bleak and depressing. Who delivers which one may surprise you.Music this week is by: Rotunda, The Vicious Cycles, Assorted Jelly Beans, Cleavers and Comfort Girl.

The third part of this year's MPF trilogy has arrived! Tom, Niallism, Richard White, Danny Barrett, Bagsy Baker and Riaz off Grail Guard have got together to review and assess their attendance at the most recent instalment of Manchester Punk Festival.It's got falling over (lots), Bargain Hunt, Country and Western, Austrians, Succulent Chinese Meals, performances, shouting swear words at hard men and a lot of lolling.Music is by: Tripsun, The Restarts, Mark Murphy & The Meds, Fast Blood and Pizzatramp

Once again, for reasons we can't fathom, we were graciously invited to appear at the tenth instalment of MPF in order to test the grey matter of some punk rock celebrities.Don't tell the BBC, but its based on Mastermind.Abi (Fast Blood), Danny Barrett (The Crash Mats), Vez (Wonk Unit & XRay Vez) and Riaz (Grail Guard) are all up for the challenge, but who will be crowned victorious? With specialist subjects as diverse as dogs and turn of the century emo, it's anybody's game.Musical interludes are graciously provided by Our Souls and Sprainer (Their new split e.p "Truce" is out NOW on Socks On Records)

As per Easter Traditions, we have decided to preview the upcoming Manchester Punk Festival to give you all a flavour of what we'll be doing, who we'll be seeing.Tom & The Boy Niallism are joined by Riaz off Grail Guard, Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats, Duco Van Der Veen from The Netheregions, Richard F White from Wolverhampton, Mark Murphy off The Meds and long time listener Bagsy Baker wonders what he's got himself in for.Music is kindly supplied by Hard Skin, Diaz Brothers and Grail Guard.

Pick it up (please)! Its a ska special in MLPP Towers this week, and what better way to usher in the summer than to have a chat with Save Ferris' very own Monique Powell!She's been in movies, toured the world and gets mentioned in autobiographies and has taken time to speak with the fat lads about being mates with Two-Tone legends, Bro Culture, living in Birmingham, protesting and most importantly, Save Ferris' upcoming new releases and tour.Sadly there is no Aldi report this week as it wasn't Tom's turn to go. But we do have: Niallism gets the memo about the ska special, being inspired in your sleep, a tasty reminder of our flurry of Manchester Punk Festival activity and for the first ever time, we feel the need to tell people off. You've let me down, you've let the podcast down...etc etc.Music this week is by: Another One, The Slackers, Madness, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Sadaxe

Jesse Thorson joins us this week to make up for the time he got stuck in a field in France with no phone signal.The Slow Death (his band) have a new record dropping imminently and we have some tracks from that as well as a reimagining of one of their old songs which is something of an EXCLUSIVE.We chat about family holidays, the band's very high membership numbers, Wank Hilliams and wives with sexy voices.Tom and Niallism discuss their latest adventures up the Aldi, we have the Indolent Records submission opening up the show and Tom tells the best joke on the planet.Music this time is by: M.D.O.P, The Boy Detective, Dillinger Four, Snuff, Hank II, and Stress Positions .

They're back and they're more raging than ever....It's The Raging Nathans!In anticipation of their 6th LP, Josh Goldman has popped in and a couple of the other Nathans make brief appearances too. We discuss liking rock n roll, deconstruct the Welsh language and playing gigs in mortuaries.We have 3 gig reports and a mini interview with The Bucky Bombs at their EP launch party (they were very mean about Tom, whose vengeance is always swift and righteous) to say we're busting at the seams with content would be an understatement.Music This Week is from Obvious Approach, Spekky Cult, Circle Jerks, Descendents and The Overbites

We're making the effort this week with San Jose's very own Last Ditch Effort. 2 of these political, melodic skate punkers have escaped the California heat for a chat about learning a new instrument, the positives and negatives of Craigslist, Ice Hockey, memes and of course the high profile bromance of President Faketan and his South African mate.Tom and Niallism chat about Niall's future life, we get a heart warming story about swift justice being delivered in the Far East, Tom attempts some Rileism and he also calls out some pre-planned bullying.Music this week is by: Bad Brains, All Hope Remains, Perp Walk, Dillinger Four and The Paradox.

We have quite a boon of an interview for you this week as we're joined by Canadian/Scottish/Mackem supergroup ROACH SQUAD. They're made up of 50% Leatherface, 25% Sainte Catherines and 25% pure Murderburger, so their pedigree is top tier.We talk about Graeme and Frankie's return to collaboration, the logistics of your vocalist being on the other side of the planet and we discover a spooky coincidence about their band name. Pre-orders for Roach Squads debut self titled LP are live NOW at Little Rocket Records, so don't hang about!Tom and Niall remember the quality time they spent together, a listener creates a whole new verb and we even have an EXCLUSIVE track from one of Norwich's newest pop groups.Music this week is from: Assorted Jelly Beans, Rudimentary Paste, Green Day, Dopamines, Medictation, Exit Condition and Motorbike.

We have some Teutons in MLPP Towers this week, namely, Stuttgart's punk rock heroes, Snackwolf!We underscore the point around "roman salutes", discuss a near miss in the mountains near Austria, hear about their upcoming dates with some Dutch friends of the show and of course, we get the story around the band motto: SUPPORT BAND FOREVER.Tom has a gig report from South Yorkshire, Niallism has an action packed update for you and both of your hosts mug each other off as you've come to expect.Music this week is by: Tearjerker, Novacane, Rant and the frenzy of tongs.

We have all things Ohio covered this week as we welcome Shannon off Bandages, an emerging band that became a success by accident.We get a first hand account of what our colonial cousins' election result has been so far, we chat about our inability to comprehend long distances and we talk about songs that write themselves. All this and much more is inside your favourite serious music journalism podcast!Tom reveals perhaps the biggest F**king Disgrace we've had so far, Niallism tells a tale of tenacity, survival and flying ham after surviving a storm and he has a new insult for Tom.Songs this week are courtesy of: The Adverts, The Let Me Downs, The Dickies, Pears and Serial Pest.

Tom's been on his travels to beautiful new town and Diesel City, Peterborough. No, he hadn't forgot his passport, he was asked to report on East Angrier X (put on by Socks On Records).He gathered people under Tom's chatting tree at the back of the closed-down Debenhams to conduct micro-interviews with some of the artistes performing, provides in-depth analysis of the bands' performances and if you listen, you can hear the effect of the Rattler venom that he's infected with a little bit more each interview.I guarantee that when East Angrier XI gets advertised, you'll all be jumping for joy.Songs are from: Our Souls, Das Kapitans, Sprainer, Rudimentary Paste, MICES and Spoilers.

It's returning guests this week, Blagged (formerly The Mustard) are back!Manchester is their home and NOFX-y 90s inspired melodic skatepunk is their game. We get the lowdown on their first release, their new bass player (who is an MLPP veteran) and we get the full story around THAT name change.We discuss the outcome of our "are the Proclaimers punk?" debate, Niall finally tells all about the day his butt exploded 5 years ago and Tom kicks off with a moan.Music to accompany the moaning this week is from: Random Heroes, Jack Adamant, Descendents, Pat Decline and Big Fuckin Skull.

We've doubled the guest capacity at MLPP Towers this week as we welcome not one, but TWO bands in for a chat. Namely, Das Kapitans and MICES.These Peterborough (Diesel City) and Norwich pop groups are releasing a split EP on Valentine's Day and they wanted to give you a taster.We cover Norfolk slang terms, Norwich's traffic calming measures, appropriate times to wear ladies' tights, appropriate times to play with ladies' tights and of course we get an early look at their upcoming all-dayer (which features both bands), East Angrier X.Tom tells us about his write-off of a weekend, Niall's activity levels hit new heights and of course we've both chosen some songs to entertain you with.Music is from: The Sect, Splitbox, Snuff, Off With Their Heads and Growing PainsAll About M.E. PODCAST Welcome to the "All About M.E. Podcast ," the podcast where music meets the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's 2025, so Happy New Year! Our first guest of 2025 is the ivory ticklin', vocalizin' journalistin' Vez off X-Ray Vez (and Wonk Unit)!We discuss the urge for her to step out as a solo artist, dating apps, attractive food mascots, being cat-called, dick pics and of course what happens when someone dicks about with their keyboard before lending it to you.Tom and Niallism share your new year's resolutions (as well as our own), we give you a heads up about two MLPP LIVE events that you can attend and Niall gives us the culinary rundown of what's hot and what's not ahead of a vegan Burns' night.Music for you this time is from: Born Shit Stirrers, The Scoffs, Syndrome 81, W.O.R.M and The Meat Sweaters.

Happy New Year one and all!What better way to bin off the old year than by remembering some stuff about it and discussing it with your mates?Tom, Niallism and guest discusser Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats have painstakingly remembered 2024 and have each chosen their top song, top gig and top album of last year.Without giving too much away, music this week/year comes from: Fucked Up, White Trash Two Theys & a Jock, Dead Wet Things, Incisions, Clayface, Frenzal Rhomb, Fast Blood, The Dopamines and The Zatopeks.

Sunderland's hardest men, Dead Wet Things, have overpowered security at MLPP Towers this week. It's the perfect way to kick off your Christmas break!Their origin story is as interesting as their songs, their sound is not what you'd call "traditional" punk, but we love 'em anyway!Join us as we hear about their way of dealing with rude ex-members, get an insight into the Mackem diet, get all the details about their lyrics and their outlook on life.Niall has a gig report for you all, we offer some helpful grammatical advice to people and we hear what Niallism's up to for the next festive fortnight.Music comes from: Get The F Outta Dodge, The Bucky Bombs, Common Rider, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes and Tongue Party.

Lock up your stottie cakes, 'cause this week we're joined by Newcastle's very own Fast Blood. Well, we're joined by 50% of the band (and 50% of its Daves): Davey the drummer and Abi the vocalist.We discuss retro computer games (bonus points if you spot the hidden game theme music), when things started going down hill in the world, irritating pets, riots, our home towns and of course we squeeze in a bit of chat about their band.Niallism's off at a pop concert this week so Tom has soldiered on ably assisted by Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats. We talk bad santas, unserious music journalists, offer advice to some social anxiety sufferers and get a gig report from Robin Hood's Bay.Tuneful offerings this week come courtesy of: Reason To Leave, Popclaw, Panda Lasagne, Mean Jeans and Fucked Up

Us and Punk Rock Elite Podcast put together a tribute to NOFX's Punk in Drublic album to commemorate its 30th anniversary. It's all for charity, so get it bought,In order to breakdown and dissect this musical monolith, we've recruited the beast from the North East, Mick off Tearjerker, to do just that.Listen in and be amazed at the variety on the comp, the sterling effort all bands have put in and be double amazed at the articulate way we describe the songs.Which one of us has a secret musical theatre background? Which band inadvertently gets accused of living in a dingy basement? Just what is a "laid back night venue"? The only way to find out is by giving this a spin!Musical Contributions are from: The Punk Cellist, Get The F Outta Dodge, Heligan, Tearjerker, Blagged, The Crash Mats, Loudmouth, White Trash, Two Theys and a Jock, Eat Defeat, Pat Decline, Zero Cost, Graham Aspinall, The Disposables, Hike The Peak, The Latchkey Kids, Austerity Dogs, Noah Skape, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Emilie Plamondon and Making Friends.

Release Day is here and we are all as amazed as anyone! We have a full play through of one of the tracks too!Band camp link: https://midlifeelite.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-punk-in-drublicLink to liner notes: https://punkrockelitepodcast.co.uk/punk-in-drublic-tribute

What better way to usher in St Andrew's Day than with cosmopolitan Glaswegians, Low Level Monk!Here at MLPP we've been instantly hooked on their melodies and pumped up by their mid-life angst and we hope that you'll like 'em too!We discuss cover bands, tribute bands, long back syndrome, day drinking over night drinking, the current crop of Caledonian punk bands and much more besides.Tom has a gig report featuring former guests, Niall has the Scottish weather update and we once again attempt to unpack the upcoming nuclear holocaust. Happy St Andrew's Day, everybody.Music this week is courtesy of: The Troops, Discharge, Blitz, The Real McKenzies and Propagandhi.

It's something a bit different this week as we're joined by Morgan off Down & Outs and Pardon Us....but not as you know him!Morgan's latest Audio/Visual project sees him take well established artistes and their hit songs, then completely change the genre.We discuss his genre-combo inspiration, the potential for fans to take it the wrong way and the special back-stories created for each artists change of direction.Tom has multiple gig reports from both abroad and just up the road, Niall has an announcement relating to clothing and we also give an update on the Punk In Drublic tribute compilation! (Out on 29th November!)Songs this week are by/re-imaginings of: Spice Girls, Frenzal Rhomb, Metallica, Mr Shiraz, Guttermouth, Judas Priest, Milloy, The Prodigy and Roach Squad.

The infamous musical about the true crime that shocked the nation in the late noughties, Shannon Matthews: The Musical was released back in 2010 as an audio only effort. Now, Shannon Matthews: The Musical: The Movie is about to be released on the silver screen.The creator and composer of the piece is Kunt, off Kunt and the Gang, and he's graciously given us some of his time to tell us about his magnum opus.We talk censorship, legal department overreach, tabloid news interest, recruiting supporting artistes and everything else Shannon.Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

No matter how your year's been, Glasgow's Bad Year will certainly improve it. Chris, the band's singing bass player, joins us to discuss their latest release "Moancore".As well as this, we discuss terrible jobs, terrible celtic punk bands, terrible diets and terrible commutes.We have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE track from Sprainer, Tom's got a gig report and we tease you with an upcoming special episode.Music this week comes from: The Abs, Sprainer, Simon Wells, Dillinger Four and Caught Fire.

Cast your mind back to 2002. Any British punk worth their salt at that time would've whiled away hours of their young lives watching music videos by their favourite punk artists, both British and otherwise, on the only TV channel dedicated to punk rock: P-Rock TV.Such was it's impact, 22 years later, Alex Shipman from Silver Knight Entertainment has made a documentary about it!Alex joins us in MLPP towers, but she's bought along Mark and Russell, two of the trio behind the now legendary channel!Join us as we wax lyrical about Whitmore, fart about discussing 4ft Fingers and prepare to be amazed at just how short of a time the channel existed, despite its impact on the scene of the time.Nostalgia's the order of the day, with songs by DeeCracks, Stupid Brick, Fenix TX, The Clash, Sex Pistols, Green Day, Not Katies and Uncle Brian. 

This week, we're joined by Pete and Josh from off Warrington's very own Snakes Among Us are in MLPP Towers.These hardcore, thrashy buggers are a relatively new addition to the UK scene, so we are hoping to give you the low down before anyone else.We discuss the two main topics of their songs, going down with audiences better far from home, record pre-production and films.Tom's timed his watching of a horrifying cult classic perfectly, Niall loves Tom's Whitney Houston joke and we give the final word on the demise of NOFX.Music comes from: Wildhearts, 28 Days, Sprainer, Pure Graft and Hotel Party.

Author Chris MacDonald has joined us this week to discuss his new tome "Days & Days: A Story About Sunderland's Leatherface and the ties that bind". The book is available as of the 8th October from Little Rocket Records.Chris' book is part memoir, part travel diary and part Leatherface documentary (including talking heads!).Chris takes us through the back packing trip around the British Isles which led to him meeting our Mackem heroes, how he navigated the variety of accents he encountered and British food gets its best review from the other side of the Atlantic in decades.Tom's all shook up after watching a biopic, Niall's all grumped up after hearing about a melding of festive decorations and we discuss the weird goings on a Puff Daddy's mansion.Music is from: Leatherface (obviously), Misfits, Toy Dolls, Priceduifkes, Sweet Baby, GBH, Exit Condition and Bratakus.

Skanking and spitting bars from the arse-end of nowhere, DeadBeat At Dawn are Yorkshire's punk/ska/hiphop crossover beasts and they've lent us one of their vocalists. Aaron, to give us the lowdown.We discuss surviving the doldrum years of Ska, the international Ska scene, touring with some legends and borrowing lyrics.Post apocalyptic movies, old UK television shows about high school and a rumble with a singer from down under are also chatted about.Tom's watched a film he'd like to recommend, Niallism's burnt his head off, there's a social experiment that Tom's carried out on himself and everything else you've learned not to hate and just put up with.Music this week is by: Polysics, The Bad Ups, Bad Religion, The Carolyn and Off With Their Heads

The Last Supper. That's the name of Pizzatramp's third, and supposedly final, album. Jim is in to discuss the meticulous recording and writing processes, where he draws lyrical inspirational from and we get all the info on Pizzatramp's famous gimmick.Get ready for racist dogs, hot takes on the Brothers Gallagher, life after being a postie and roping your children into your foolish endeavours.Tom and Niallism are shocked, but also not shocked, by Walmart's latest white power t-shirt range (no, seriously), Niall's had a DIY disaster and all our usual moans and groans.Music this week is by: The Vandals, The Happys, Beastie Boys, Sloppy Seconds and Yellowcake.

Shhh. Enjoy the Great Silence.Will and Dec have popped into MLPP Towers this week to discuss their pop group. This quartet were born from the ashes of bands like Hummer, Only Strangers and more, so their punk pedigree is the only thing that matches up to their sheer musical skill.We chat about films, curries, Stoke on Trent, classic rock bands and more.Niallism has also been to a gig, which he's reviewed, and will relay his thoughts on.Music this week is courtesy of : The Slow Death, Weak Asleep, Vamos, Low Level Monk and Rites of Spring.

Steve and Matt off Vanilla Pod have navigated out of the fens this week to come in and have a chat with your overweight punk rock Parkinsons.The Pod are a mainstay of the modern (30 years, rather than 50 years) uk scene and it's great to finally have them in the hot seat.Which band has the butteriest members? Would you like to learn a new game for when you're travelling? Are you rich enough to make a music video? listen on to find out.This week is also Tearjerker EXCLUSIVE time! We are premiering, for the first time anywhere on the globe, the new 7" from Wearside's greatest sons: Mick, Frenchy, Jakka and the Brentmeister General - TEARJERKER!Music this week is from: Resistors, Tearjerker, Strung Out and The Wurzels

Cincinatti's very own pop-punk legends The Dopamines join Tom & Niall for some late night love. Some being later than others.Jon Lewis gives us a potted history of the band and an insight into their upcoming album (available from Brassneck Records in October), a trying touring time, personal injury, near amputations and the great D4 debate.Music this week is by: Beauty School Dropout, Amyl & The Sniffers, Capdown, Millie Manders &The Shut Up and Irked.

30 years ago Obese Mick had a vision: a showcase of bands on his label, Fat Wreck Chords.Join Tom and Niallism for a flippant and playful discussion about that very compiliation: Fat Music for Fat People.Ably assisted by guest contributors Dave Shackleford and Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats, we discuss whether time has altered our perceptions of the comp, which footballer each song is most like, home computer care.Did you have pubes when this came out? What happens when your facebook page is hacked, do you even care? Do you want facts about the bands on the comp? If the answer to any of these questions is yes or no, you should probably listen to this.

Niall's back this week. And he's fast. But he aint in The Fastbacks. Kim from that particular pop group is in to have a chat about Seattle's beloved power pop punkers' past, present and hopefully future. We're on the cusp of the release of the first Fastbacks record in 25 years and ALL of Kim's choices are from that album.We talk Duff, Eddie, lame A&R guys descending on your city, checking out guest lists and much more.There's all the usual stuff you've learned to endure, so buckle in, belt up and get it in your ears.Music this week is courtesy of: 51st State, The Serpent's Nest, The Slackers, Consumed and Night Surf.

We're 'avvin' it with Avem this week, Canada's top bird based punk band. There's a lot going on this week so listen up: Niall is absent, so there's a special guest host. Avem challenge us to to a bird-based quiz, The Current Mrs Sidwell makes a rare appearance and we all learn a little somethin'.Avem are in ahead of their European Tour (with a UK leg featuring Dee Cracks!) and are up for showing us their love of feathered beings is much more than a gimmick.We get our first ever "Dutch Obituary", Tom's been on the drums, there's multiple music submissions and much more.Music this week is from: Dunstan Bruce (off Chumbawamba), Helligan (off Down Under), Dog Eat Dog, Los Fatso Libres and Fat By The Gallon.

Meow. It's back up to Manchester this week, where one dynamic duo meets another, namely: The Sewer Cats.Cass and Josh are in to talk about their upcoming album "Obnoxious" (TNS, Sept 20th), from which they've gifted us a WORLD EXCLUSIVE!We chat about the trials and tribulations of being a woman in punk, pet care, grind culture, rude German barmen and much more.Niall's actually in a good mood, Tom's got a gig report and would like to report a robbery and we're both overwhelmed by the sheer pace of current events, both global and scene.Music this week is by: The Kunts, Bullitz 23, Zatopeks, Vnialla Pod and City Speak.

Mein Gott! it's our first ever German guest, Benji from Idiot Siege!The Leipzig lads have been belting out Gruffpunk bangers since 2017 and are keen to share them with you. We have amicable disagreements, learn the meaning of the brand new phrase "a Dutch joke", discuss boozing, soft drink drinkin' and the quality of German housing.Tom and Niall are happy because their team won the election, we talk about embarrassing names, seeing the inventor of punk on TV and all the usual crap.Music this time is from: Newtown Neurotics, North Sea Fever, Angelic Upstarts, The Broadways and K.O Queen.

A truly international band is in MLPP Towers this week! Shreds. (the full stop is VERY important).This truly international beat combo have come in to talk about their debut full length "Step Back", but we also discuss the British Empire, Hadrons and their various sizes, Newton's Laws effects on skateboards and the modern hardcore scene.Niall has an in-depth stadium gig review, we lament the death of the random record segment and much more.Music on this episode is by: The Red Eyes, Torpedoes, Green Day, Rancid and The Zapz.

A guest from the past returns this week as we're joined by Vinny off The Scutches! He's in to discuss the upcoming UK (England) tour and we also get an EXCLUSIVE first play of a track from the upcoming Scutches album "Bad Animal".We discuss animal care, american phrases, British heritage and we rate each city on the upcoming tour.Niall's gone part time, Tom's been in the sunshine too long and we, as always, mug off some thicker members of the public.Songs this week are from: Toy Dolls, Spleen, Crux, Tuesday and Good Touch.

A nice easy one this week, as Tom's joined by his buddy Mark in order to assess the attributes of Juddstock 2024, held in Nuneaton.We discuss each band, some daft stuff that occurred and play a track from each band, giving you the opportunity to pretend you were there.Music comes from: Grail Guard, X-Ray Vez, Back Teeth, Pardon Us, Making Friends, Shackleford, Smoking Gives You Big Tits, Burnt Tapes, Goodbye Blue Monday and Spoilers.

Andy Cameron, the self proclaimed Tartan King has popped over the border this week for a chat with your two favourite obese podders.Andy and his band Ex-Cathedra supported all the big hitters in the 90s, he laid down some dub with Suicide Bid in the Noughties and now, he's back with his new outfit Bullitz 23.We talk about being in a hit film, having yourself recommended to you by someone famous, potentially inspiring one of Rancid's songs and all the best Scottish venues and punk bands.Niall misuses the complaints procedure, Tom is excited for compering at Juddstock, we share yet another sneak peek at track from the upcoming Punk In Drublic tribute and Tom has a novel solution for over stimulation.Music this week comes from: Plow United, MUDFIGHT, TSOL, The Zipheads and The Crash Mats 

If you don't enjoy this episode, I'm a Dutchman. Our gust this week is an actual Dutchman, it's Willem, the main man from Nijmegen's very own Antillectual.We discuss the current political landscape in Europe and beyond, stereotypes of the Dutch, the importance of having political bands on the scene and what happens when you find out you've made a national top 5 list.Tom's witnessed some matrimony, Niall's been exploring his new home, we kick off pride month accidentally and all the other normal things we do.Music this week is from: Descendents, Dog Eared, Mad Caddies, Good Riddance and All But Six

Exotic processed meats beckon us to Whitby in North Yorkshire this week, as we're joined by silly buggers Panda Lasagne.These chaps write silly songs for daft times and we get an insight into how their minds work and how these tunes get inspired. We talk invisible brass instruments, pastry, harmonica playing eccentrics, home town pride, fast food and crap TV.Tom's been abroad and had his life changed, Niall's been injured by his best mate and once again we preview a track from the upcoming Punk In Drublic tribute album which we're helping Punk Rock Elite Podcast out with.Music this week is from: Clowns, Ultrabomb, Burnt Tapes, Doctor Bison, Pat Decline (off The Decline) and Block Parent.

Open wide! It's Back Teeth this week. This Brummie beat combo were formed in a foreign land, despite living quite near each other and they've very kindly spaffed their entire discography on here, so thank you.We talk about the Birmingham scene and its legends, one of the BT boys joins us immediately after an epic stag do, we hear what the band was nearly called and we watch a guitarist eat a curry, live.Tom's in a foul mood, so's Niall (mainly about Eurovision) and we have yet another sneaky peaky at a track from the upcoming Punk In Drublic compilation.Music this week is from: Circle Jerks, White Trash Two Theys and a Jock, Eat Defeat, On A Hiding To Nothing, Chaserand Tension Span.

The GOAT(ham) is in the hotseat this week. Dan Goatham, top brass at Spoilers and bass slapper at Snuff is keen to fill you in about the latest records from his two projects, so strap yourself in!We also talk sitcoms, meeting one of your heroes, a Derby "local character", an epidemic of stripey bastards and life on the road.Tom's got a new skill, Niall is disappointed in the weather of his homeland and once again, we give YOU an exclusive sneek-peek at a track from the upcoming tribute to NOFX's Punk In Drublic, in what is it's 30th year.Music this week is from: Ex-Cathedra, Sick Of It All, Be Well, Regal Foul Émilie Plamondon and Gameover.

Watch your wrists, ankles and backs around this week's guests, it's Peterborough's very own Sprainer!These minstrels wowed your hosts when we saw them in Oldham last month, so we tracked them down for the inside track on their band and the Diesel City (that's peterborough, apparently) punk scene.The boys share with us their fighting moves which are guaranteed to cause maximum damage (to nipples), we discuss how best to beat off a bear when it's blood is up, a total disaster of a school trip and the top attractions in Peterborough.As well as that, Niall has a gig review (his last one from the English side of the boarder), we tease you all with a sneaky peek at a track from the upcoming Punk In Drublic 30th anniversary tribute and all the rubbish you've come to expect.Songs this week are from: The Peawees, Seagulls, Snotty Cheekbones, Heligan, Western Addiction and Panda Lasagne.Realer Than Most PodcastHere at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Are you smarter than a punk rocker? Think your degree from the University of Life is worth anything? Find out as you weave your way through the twisted web of PUNKIVERSITY CHALLENGE!Recorded in front of a live audience at Manchester Punk Festival 2024, we pit members of Blagged, Shackleford, Eat Deafeat and The Crash Mats (along with a couple of civilians) against one another as they compete for the pride of their birthplace: It's Nuneaton vs The North!If you had a good lol listening to this, please consider chucking a couple of quid our way via the Ko-Fi link below. I spent 30 quid on bells for this, ffs. ko-fi.com/midlifepunkpodcast

Episode 156 features the West Midlands' very own Healer Of Bastards as our guests this week. Following on from their record release early this year, the HoB boys are really cutting the mustard at the minute and are so hot right now.We talk about gun laws, rainwater collecting laws, free speech, freedom generally, plant based German soft drinks, writing lyrics on walks and the effect of an aging body on a singing drummer.Niall has an announcement to make, Tom's got the Sunday dread and as we're Ken Bruce now apparently, we've got info on a top gig happening in Nottingham this weekend.Crack open a Club Mate, relax and enjoy the soothing tones of 3 west midlanders (easily the most relaxing accent known to man) and a Scotsman.Music this week is from: Descendents, Servet, Ill Repute, Slalom D and Spaced.

We're back from MPF and we would sincerely like to share our memories (or lack of) of what was once again an excellent event.Jump in for thrills, spills, hot takes, sweaty t-shirts and succulent chinese meals in abundence.Music comes from: Call Me Malcolm, Comrad, Animal Byproducts and Incisions.