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Mid Life Punk PodcastMPF REview 2025The 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 Pizzatramp2025-04-291h 17
Mid Life Punk PodcastMPF 2025 PREviewAs 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.2025-04-141h 04
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP191 - Save FerrisPick 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...2025-04-101h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP190 - The Slow Death Return!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...2025-04-041h 18
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP188 - Last Ditch EffortWe'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 t...2025-03-141h 36
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP186 - SnackwolfWe 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...2025-02-131h 15
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP185 - BandagesWe 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...2025-02-061h 14
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP182 - X-Ray VezIt'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...2025-01-081h 20
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special - 2024 Round-UpHappy 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.2025-01-011h 06
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP181 - Dead Wet ThingsSunderland'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...2024-12-191h 28
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP180 - Fast BloodLock 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...2024-12-121h 30
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP173 - Deadbeat At DawnSkanking 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...2024-10-011h 18
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP172 - Pizzatramp 2The 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.2024-09-241h 23
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP171 - Great SilenceShhh. 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 As...2024-09-111h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special: Twat Music for Twat People30 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...2024-08-191h 38
Mid Life Punk PodcastMPF 2024 PREviewIt's back! And sadly, so are we.The MPF Preview has become a tradition that we are very happy to indulge, as Tom & Niallism delve excitedly into the line-up alongside some esteemed guests.If you're struggling to pick which bands to watch on each day, let us take the pressure off with our inside knowledge, high-brow views and deep thoughts.We're joined by: Dutch Mafia Boss Duco Van Der Veen, Shackleford's Dickkie, Helen off Smoking Gives You Big Tits, The Crash Mats' Danny Barrett, Scotty Too Hotty from off Eat Defeat, Liz from...2024-03-2355 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP153 - Jonathan Anastas (DYS and Slapshot)Jonathan Anastas from back in the day, OG Boston Hardcore legends DYS and founder-member of Slapshot is our guest this week!Jonathan's in to talk to us about the 40th anniversary re-release of DYS' "Brotherhood" on Bridge Nine Records. We also cover Slapshot, interesting interpretations of what DYS stands for and an interesting way of dealing with bootleggers!Tom and Niallism have been changing rock history, Tom's a poorly boy and Niall's skewed version of histroy shocks us all.Music for you this week is from Greyhound, Les Sales Majestés, Rancid, Digger a...2024-03-131h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP152 - Ali SmithAuthor, Artist and Musician Ali Smith has popped in this week for a chat about her latest tome "The Ballad of Speedball Baby". This memoir charts the trials, tribulations and dream crushing of attempting to navigate the world of major labels in the 90s, at the height of their post Nirvana feeding frenzy. Which original punk band need their electrics looking at? Which Beatle was upstaged by a drum destroying singer? Should we pay any heed to the wants and needs of Sloveinian bikers? Listen and find out the answers to all these questions, as well as o...2024-02-281h 28
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP150 - WYRESWYRES are in MLPP Towers this week for a wide ranging discussion covering their own modern sound, sleep disorders, uplifting lyrics, MySpace and appearing on a sitcom marketed at millenials.These boys have some big things coming down the track, so keep your eyes peeled.Tom has chalked up yet another wholesome weekend, Niallism's potentially broken his vegan vows and we despair at what we get sent sometimes.Music for ya this week comes courtesy of Mean Jeans, The Usuals, Regal Cheer (whose hometown i get totally wrong, sorry), Sommerset and Consumed.2024-02-151h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP149 - Last Season's WinnersThe band from Leeds with two Lees, Last Season's Winners, have popped down the M1 to visit MLPP Towers this week.These 4 are scene verterans and have sage advice and warnings from history for any aspiring punk rockers.It's not all doom and gloom though, as we find out what freebies being in a punk band can get you. We chat films (mainly Arnie and Leslie Nielson ones), big city gigs sometimes letting you down and we ponder the question: Do "The Kids" want to hear from middle aged white blokes any more?N...2024-02-071h 24
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP147 - Stank FingerNiall and Tom are visited by deepest Norfolk's ska-punk harmonising machine Stank Finger this week.Their brand-STANKing (heh heh) new album 3 Finger Discount is out on the 19th so this is a chance for you to get an advance peek at some of the tracks.We talk the halcyon days of touring, Supermarket Sweep (both eras), slag off boy racers and get the inside track on all things Stank.Tom has a gig report for you, Niallism has been doing absolutely nothing and all the usual rubbish is there too.Music...2024-01-171h 17
Mid Life Punk PodcastTop Of The MLPP Pops 2023Yes it’s the top 10 albums of 2023 as voted for by YOU, dear listener. Danny Barrett joins Tom and Niallism to dissect your votes.In no particular order, the pop groups involved are:Grade 2NOT (feat Davey Warsop)Frenzal RhombGoodbye Blue MondayRivalryThe Raging NathansMaking FriendsTearjerkerThe Crash MatsBSS2023-12-1757 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special: How Niallism Spent His Autumn VacationGlobetrotting Niallism has landed back in Blighty and immediately after a visit to Manchester for Diaz Brothers, Clayface and Spillage he was keen to share his oral holiday snaps with us all.This special episode contains a gig review as mentioned above, an interview within an interview featuring Mona who works in acquisitions at The Punk Rock Musuem in Las Vegas, a description of Niall's experience at When We Were Young Festival, a complete talkthrough of when Niall met everyone's favourite childhood fat bloke (NOT Santa) and his views on the museum itself. Watch out Judith Chalmers...2023-11-1550 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP141 - Wells & HollistonTaking a break from their epic Euro tour to speak to us this week is Simon Wells (ex-Snuff, current Southport and top builder) and Tom Holliston (Nomeansno, Hanson Brothers).They boys log in from a hotel room in an unknown city in the Czech Republic and regail us with tales of TV Shows from times gone by, their favourite bits of the UK and Europe, avoiding wars by the skin of their teeth and much more besides.Niallism is still on holiday, so Tom is assisted by the Netherlands' top punk rock promoter Duco Van D...2023-11-031h 29
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP140 - Snatch GameSnatch Game, the globes premier Drag Race punk covers group are our guests this week. Niallism has taken a break from using the slots and throwing craps on his Vegas holiday to join us, which is good of him.Carrie Couture and Ghislane McDonald guide us through the Snatch Game concept, share tracks from their other/previous bands, dish out make up tips and give us the inside track on their Christmas extravaganza "Snatchmas".There's talk about walking from Tom, how hot deserts are from Niall and all the usual high brow stuff you demand.2023-10-261h 34
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP135 - The Crash Mats ReturnHot damn its only The Crash Mats!They've got a new offering for your ears called "69 Spotify Listeners Can't All Be Wrong" and the old guard of Oldham are keen to share it with you.As well as the insightful music journalism you've come to expect from us, we also touch on topics such as rattling knives that are haunted, the crests of various football clubs, Oldham eateries, record labels and when The Simpsons peaked.There's an update on the fat fighters challenge, Tom & Niallism have been invited on another podcast and we...2023-09-131h 22
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP131 - Rage & Revolution ExhibitionMuseums. Academics. These aren’t words you’d usually associate with punk rock. That all changes now though, because this week we’re joined by Dr Emma Parker, from the team behind Punk: Rage and Revolution. It’s an exhibition celebrating the inception of Punk and how the city of Leicester welcomed (or not) the new subculture. This weekend (18th, 19th and 20th August) sees the exhibition’s grand finale with a weekend of gigs, Q&A’s with punk icons including (Viv Albertine) and much more. Niallism is in hospital so Mark L Will...2023-08-161h 28
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP123 - Question The MarkIt's back to Wales this week as Tom and Niallism chat up Question The Mark.The melodic hardcore/gruffpunkers love a pun, hate their old van, hate the tories and hate working in call centres.Niallism is absolutely furious at the state of the world, Tom is carrying out a coronation activity check and the great debate of "who has the best (climbable by amateurs) mountain?" is settled.The QTM boys have also furnished us with a track from their upcoming ep on Little Rocket Records.Additional tracks this week are...2023-05-291h 15
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP117 - CFPIt's back over the Atlantic this week as we give you a taster of what's kicking off in Denver, Colorado. CFP (aka Captain Farrell's Pistols) actually asked to come on, which makes a change, and we discuss life post-California, the differing approaches to mental health in the UK and the USA, we quote some classic comedy and....would someone LIE to get into a band? surely not....Tom's watched a music documentary he wants you to know about, Niallism's got the covid and Dan Disposable review a gig for us in Dan Disposables' Dudey Day Out Diary.2023-04-211h 23
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Manchester Punk Festival PreviewThis, my friends is YOUR unofficial companion podcast to the 2023 Manchester Punk Festival!Tom and Niall have gathered some of the friendly punks together to discuss who we're most looking forward to seeing, and just like the line up the variety is stonking!Your dynamic panel of punx includes: Tom & Niallism off MLPP (obvs), Danny Barrett off the Crash Mats, Scott Reynolds from Eat Defeat, Mark Murphy off Crocodile God/ Mark Murphy & The Meds, Dickkie from Shackleford and the Netherlands' cuddliest teddy bear, Duco Van Der Veen (Wet Camper).Enjoy yourselves and see...2023-03-281h 00
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP114 - David GamageIt’s not all rock n roll, parties and moshing at MLPP Towers you know. So, we bring out our cultured side with author, publisher, sometimes musician and record label head honcho, David Gamage.We discuss David’s new book, “A Hardcore Heart”, we get a deep dive into the Tunbridge Wells scene past and present, David’s euro adventures and perhaps most crucially: which one of your favourite pop stars shat on a sports pitch?Niallism has had a brush with the paranormal, Tom reviews some gigs, both your boys get hyped for Manchester Punk Festi...2023-03-091h 43
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP113 - W.O.R.MJoin us on a magical mystery tour of Chesterfield this week, with it's vape shops, charity shops and local minstrels W.O.R.M.What does W.O.R.M stand for? (Don't google their answers, for god's sake), who are the original members?, how did Chesterfield's biggest landmark end up a twisted mess? All this and more are answered inside.It's got nervous breakdowns, gig ruining bowel activity, an overview of the incestuous Chesterfield music scene and of course, some top W.O.R.M tracks.Niallism's off working for the yankee...2023-03-011h 15
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP111 - NOT They’re not ALL, but they are NOT. Western USA Supergroup NOT are in the hot seat this week todiscuss their project which is a homage to the Descendents offshoot. We hearabout their favourite records and tracks from their heroes, we get a uniqueinsight into how things work at Bill Stevenson’s studio The Blasting Room andwe can exclusively reveal what records the lads lost their virginity too. Iknow, we spoil you. Tom’s got a gig report from his night out...2023-02-091h 46
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP99 - Eat DefeatThis week it's the turn of pop-punk globe trotters, Eat Defeat to visit MLPP Towers. T'lads from t'Leeds are going to dazzle you with their tales of traversing the USA, Japan, Pakistan (?!) and of course, London. We get the REAL story about playing Punk Rock Holiday (where there were two kilted wrong 'uns), we get the inside track on being endorsed by a global guitar company and there is another edition of "Scruple or Sh!te?".Niallism's been to a rock concert, Tom's played at a rock concert, there's a bit of correspondence and we prepare you for the...2022-10-061h 24
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP At Crapfest SpecialGratiously, Crapsons invited us to attend and document their annual Liverpool festival: Crapfest! and it definitely was not crap.Tom & Niallism venture forth to find out all the hard hitting Crapfest questions: How many people will die during Pizzatramp's set? Did Wonk Unit have a nice journey? How many bands did we get to flick Hello & Hoof's Danny Barrett in the pods? We have chats and tunes with/from Crapsons, Leech Bleeders, Pat Butcher, Parker Pardon Us (Tom's cider tolerance maxes out at this point), Wonk Unit and Pizzatramp2022-08-3155 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP93 - Random HeroesThe MLPP party bus has stopped in Brighton this week to chat with Mark, the old top brass from Random Heroes!Mark joins on the band's 20th anniversary year, so we look to the past with tour stories about throat cutting spirits, ex pop stars nearly beating up a pop punk veteran and a look back at DIY gigs of old.This aint a nostalgia trip though, we talk BRAND NEW Random Heroes releases, the future of music formats and the state of manscaping and beer subscription services. Mark reveals his knowledge about the Fab Four, Tom's drunk before...2022-08-171h 37
Mid Life Punk PodcastGive 'Em The Fat O'Rama - Spunk O'Rama 4A look back to the past beckons as we forensically dissect Epitaph Records' 1999 sampler, Punk O'Rama 4 - Straight Outta The Pit.Tom and Niallism are joined by Dan from Shackleford who has some zany theories. Why did Osker split up? What's the Zeke singers favourite sexual position? Listen in and find out.2022-08-081h 48
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP92 - The Battery FarmTime for something a bit different this week as Moston's The Battery Farm pop into MLPP Towers for a chat. They have the look, they've a unique sound and they're planning big things for the future.You may also notice that Niallism sounds a bit different this week, that's because it's not Niallism at all, it's Mark Murphy from Crocodile God, The Meds and many more.Listen out for the sometimes morbid (but always interesting) inspiration for BF tunes, hear about a farting failure, the BF boys answer to a moral scruple are all there for your enjoyment.Tom's...2022-07-261h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP91 - Pardon UsOn the hottest day since records began, we give you an episode of the hottest punk podcast in town!Excusing themselves this week, we have Liverpool's own Pardon Us! We talk a bit about punk rock but mainly: Boasting a tenuous link with Alkaline Trio, Mundane celebrity encounters, badly attended gigs, scarily attended gigs and we try to arrange an extra day off for everyone.Niallism makes a corker of a joke, Tom's not hungover but he has been watching TV, Lucy's Lucky Dip goes all Riot Grrrl and a whole load of other punk rock discussion points.Music...2022-07-191h 23
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP86 - Kicked In The TeethHailing from the home of footballers, Cheshire's Kicked In The Teeth have popped in to MLPP towers this week to chat all things KITT.We talk about the dangers of drinking petrol (they are VERY real), the perils & pitfalls of coastal copulation, touring as a parent and the inter-town rivalries that only us provincials can relate to.Tom's popped out to a couple of gigs, Niallism drops some hints about an upcoming MLPP event and Lucy fills us in on her favourite pluckers in Lucy's Lucky Dip.Additional musical moments come courtesy of Secret Affair, Doc Hopper, The Pukes...2022-06-151h 30
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP85 - Skiv (again)Cor Blimey! It's kings of the Cockney Walkabout, SKIV as we officially close the #PlattyJoobz proceedingsThey've returned to MLPP towers to share with us some choice cuts from their brand new album No Context Bangers! We talk terrible mixed grills, where urine is stored in the male body, nasty reviewers (and Leo's Mum), the origins of "alternative people" insults and loads more!Tom reviews Danny Boyle's Pistol but Niallism would rather talk sci fi, Niall's also down on the bank holiday. We have an announcement re Crapfest and Lucy's Lucky Dip goes bang up to date.Tracks 4 U this...2022-06-081h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP83 - Das KapitansPeterborough's Das Kapitans are in the hot seat this week for the Tom and Niallism treatment. They put out an ALBUM PER MONTH in 2021 (how is that even possible?) which has cemented their place in punk rock history. They mix whimsy anger and video game disappointment in their lyrics.We chat all things Peterborough, all things Scary Clown, we make the drummer pick which of his mates' arse cracks he prefers and we hear a tale of woe from a French highway.Tom's been back to Nuneaton, Niall seems chipper and we have the premiere of "Lucy's Lucky Dip"...2022-05-221h 20
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP74 - Chinese JunkThe cheapest band we've had on so far...Chinese Junk!From the ashes of The Griswalds emerged the junksters, with tales of poor quality poundshop products, untrustworthy girlfriends, being skint and more! We chat public transport, song writing, record collections, pride in your hometown and we comprehensively rate Leatherface's back catalgue.Niallism's trying to pull the wool over your eyes with a fake fact, Tom has a quite boring story about buying cider an we are feeling the pressure of that limited skirmish taking place in Eastern Europe.Songz 4 U this week are from: FEAR, a Disaster Forecast WORLD...2022-03-051h 18
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP69 - Scene KillersTom & Niallism are shooting the breeze with Nottingham's Scene Killers this week. To say they come from fine punk stock would be an understatement as they feature former and current members of Blatz, The Criminals, The Hip Priests, The Shreds, TV Crime and many more.We talk about culture shock (not the band), the perils and pitfalls of being a punk in politics, guitars, George Orwell and the band's extremely smooth and convenient transition into existence.Tom has a view on something after he watched a youtube documentary, Niallism offers himself up as a test subject for dog medicine...2022-01-301h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP67 - The Crash MatsGet ready for the most exciting thing in Oldham!* It's Danny Barrett from The Crash Mats!Danny is also the top bollocks at Evil Music Live so we discuss: whether his band is Ska Punk, quite how he pulls off mint gigs that are free admission, why so many punx love wrestling, his previous house guests, a North West England Punk Rumble and top Oldham landmarks.Tom's got the fear after his holidays Niallism talks lookalikes, We take a sniff of Duco's Dutch Oven and so much more.Tunes are from The Black Flags, Hodges & Peacock, Southpaw, Antillectual, Burning...2022-01-161h 24
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP66 - Smoking Gives You Big TitsIt's 2022! Hooray! Tom & Niall are joined by Salford's very own Smoking Gives You Big Tits! They're a former acoustic duo that's evolved into a Toady, Washing Machine Chef, Jazz Cunt, Health Warning hating 4 piece!We chat the evolution of SGYBT, Cult UK Kids TV Duos, Celebrity cardboard cut outs and Sci-Fi. The band play their own tracks as well as some of their favourite contemporary punk rock records.Tom's been on holiday and is keen to promote it, Niallism learns how to insult his dog in it's native language, North Of The Border Corner showcases some Scottish punk and...2022-01-091h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP65 - B.A - Sloppy SecondsIt's the Big Boxing Day Bastard! BA from the kings of Junk Rock, Sloppy Seconds is in! We finally end the debate about where punk rock started, what would BA buy if he had a Polish Headteacher's quarterly salary? Which Sloppy Seconds song is most effective at making seven year old girls cry (it's probably not the one you think).Niallism has a gig report and a new faithful friend for you to meet, Sweary Santa is back for the final time this year after the big night and Tom's all sentimental.Music is from: The Atoms (feat. Joe...2021-12-261h 40
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP63 - WhitmoreThis one's gonna go off like a party at Downing Street! Whitmore are hitting the road next year to celebrate 20 years of their album "Smoke The Roach".We look back as well as forwards, with a particular focus on P-Rock TV (the short lived punk rock uk tv channel), festive gigs in Germany and a Complicated story about a Canadian punk rock queen.Niallism's saved the day/night, Tom gets a bit pissed and Sweary Santa has been in touch again.Music this week is from Masked Intruder, Bruise Control, Bass Line Bums, Skank Agenda, The Sleights...2021-12-121h 30
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP62 - Bruise ControlBruise Control, one of the UK's hottest current beat-combos have joined us this time. What's their problem with Her Maj's Revenue & Customs? Where are they from? What would their porn names be? What gets on their tits when they arrive at a venue? How many Nialls are too many? All these questions and more are answered here!Tom's feeling groovy and shagadelic, Niallism meets his namesake, Santa Claus sends us a message and the legend of Nuneaton's most prolific kleptomaniac endures.Music is from: Toy Dolls, Bobby Funk, Mister Strange, Circle Jerks, Guerilla Poubelle, Raw Poo and Remote Control2021-12-051h 31
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP61 - Brad Logan (F-Minus, Leftover Crack)Brad Logan, the brainbox behind F-Minus and long term member of Leftover Crack has overcome the 8 hour time difference in SoCal this week to join us. We discuss forming F Minus, being sent to the dark depths of NYC by Tim Armstrong to locate LOC, having Tim Armstrong write a song named after you (which then appeared on a multi, multi platinum compilation), his upcoming book tour and much more. Tom's all better, Niallism has a sport report, there's yet more singing (sorry), the final North Of The Border Corner of 2021 (it'll be back) and loads more. You will...2021-11-281h 41
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP60 - Dan VapidOnce again we’re over the Atlantic this week visiting southern Illinois to chat with one of pop-punk’s perennial peeps, Mr Dan Vapid. Dan Vapid and The Cheats have a new record out which we hear about the writing process of as well as two key tracks. We look back on Dan’s time in The Riverdales and Screeching Weasel as well as discussing the best love songs ever written, Chicago musical greats and the time Dan let off a Tommy trumper in the Amersham Arms. There’s too much Metallica chat too (Tom’s fault) Tom’s got covid, N...2021-11-211h 40
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP59 - Hugo Mudie (Sainte Catherines, Medictation and More)It's another virtual trip abroad this week, namely to French Canada to have a chat with Mr Hugo Mudie. We talk Sainte Catherines, Fat Wreck, Leatherface and hear Hugo's solo tunes, hear about the festival he created, burning Quebec questions and a whole load more. Tom looks back on a gig he attended on a Sunday afternoon, Niallism is still recovering and we recieve our first communique from North of the border. Music this week is from Sainte Catherines, Medictation, The Beatdown, Yesterday’s Ring, Culture Shock, Vamos, Burning Lady, Beauty School Dropout, The Melbies and FM Rodeo. 2021-11-141h 26
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP57 - Stefan from SBÄMThis week we have Stefan, the main man from SBÄM. We talk about the roots of the fastest growing skate-punk label in Europe and how it started out as an art project. Stefan reveals some new signings and meeting a punk celeb.Niallism had covid at the time of recording, so Tom is joined by a special co-host who reveals they're qualified in boozing, met a punk legend in the lavatory and recalls their visit to SBÄM Fest a couple of years ago.Your musical delights this week come from Pizzatramp (x2), Ghosthookers, Snuff, The Rumperts, Victory Ki...2021-10-301h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP53 - Sock Drawer InvaderWe invite Sock Drawer Invader in for a chat this week. They're a dynamic duo of dudes from down south. We talk local serial killers, venues from the past in Harlow, the GB News comment section and top sock materials.Tom saves a marriage, Niallism talks grid iron and we pick apart the listeners favourite Lagwagon albums.Additional music this week is from Red Alert, Rough Cuts, Goober Patrol and The Methadones.2021-09-271h 09
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP51- Beau Beau - AVAILProper Beau! This week we take our first trip to Central America via Richmond to talk to Beau Beau from off Avail! He tells us how the band went from Lookout, to Fat, to a hiatus. We get an insight into the hypeman's UK experiences, his love of football (don't call it soccer!) and a shit ton of other shit. Tom recalls the day the statues came down in Nuneaton, Niallism's next of kin visits the hallowed ground and your extra tunes are from Shackleford, The Specials, Thousand Oaks, Lagwagon and Refused.2021-09-131h 25
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special - Give 'em the Fat O'Rama - Lookout! Twats About!Lookout! Records compilation "(You're Only As Good As The) Last Great Thing You Did is the latest sacrifice at the alter of discussion. Tom and Niallism are joined by "Sweary" Jon Bates and "Skinhead" Brian Starkey all the way from Japan. The opinions are varied and the debate is civil, so dive on in and enjoy!2021-08-301h 54
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP49 - IncisionsSelf confessed malnourished shouty boy Jordan from Incisions is with us this week. We talk about the return of hardcore, the Manchester and UK scenes, DIY disasters and a whole load of other stuff. Also, Tom is trying to be a better person but failing, Niallism has some new noise for you and there's tradesmen talk. Your additional tracks this week are from Hard-Ons, Vampire slumber party and Dillinger 4.2021-08-221h 16
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP44- PizzatrampBore Da. Coming out of the land of Tom Jones, Shakin Stevens and Shirley Bassey we are joined by Jim off Pizzatramp. We discuss the state of the scene, famous rock stars sneaking about behind curtains and other welsh hit makers (yikes). Wanna learn some Welsh? Wanna hear Tom’s latest attempt a joke? Wanna hear what mild mannered Niallism is capable of when pushed to the limit. Additional songs are from Sick Of It All, No Murder No Moustache, The Hextalls, Face To Face and Leatherface.2021-07-191h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP43 - Disaster ForecastNah Sithee! It's relative newbies Disaster Forecast popping into MLPP Towers this wee, travelling over the world wide web from Sheffield. We talk bad luck with gigs, bad luck with practices, playing in Derby, elitism in the punk scene and phat Sk8ing Trix. Tom has a frankly hilarious joke about Sham 69, The first stage of Niallism's battle of the bands comes to an end and much more. Your extra ear food this week comes courtesy of The Dopamines, Grand Collapse, Peach Kelli Pop, Ten Foot Pole and Wet Camper.2021-07-111h 28
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP40 - Mark Murphy (Croc God, The No Marks, MM & The Meds)Crocodile God, The No Marks, Mark Murphy & The Meds. The list goes on. Mr Murphy has been bringing melodic punk to your earholes since the pre-Green Day times, and he joined us to discuss his musical endeavors new and old. We also chat scouse soap operas, the long road to veganism, and the price of wood (trust me). Niallism tells off Tom over his unprofessional use of podcast facilities, Tom pieces together the previous episode and additional songs are courtesy of Masked Intruder, The Travoltas and Sock Drawer Invader.2021-06-141h 49
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP38 - Diaz BrothersThis week we have a special treat. It's only the bloody Diaz Brothers' Golly and Coxy! Formed from the ashes of UK Hardcore legends HDQ 5 years ago, we chat famous Diazes, local scenes, enemies, partially sighted darts players and Coxy's new record label. The boys pick some choice cuts from their back catalogues and some influences. Can Niallism avoid the Man U score? was Tom's diagnosis of Niall's ailment fluke or through a keen knowledge of human anatomy? The episode has tunes from Grabass Charlestons, Against Me!, Poison Idea, The Sound, The Shutdown and Samiam. Niallism's Battle of...2021-05-311h 27
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP37 - DeeCRACKSIt meant nothing to Midge Ure, but we love Vienna! At least, we love the DeeCracks. The Austrian dreamboats join us from a basement (yikes) in Austria to talk new songs, old songs. playing in STADIUMS, a nice visit to America, a weird (but sexy) Minogue/Minogue/Donovan hybrid and so much more. Tom and Niallism chat Eurovision and Bob Dylan too. Additional tuneage is from Skimmer, Epic Problem and HDQ. The contestants in Niallism's Battle Of The Bands (aka Niallovision) are Surviving December.2021-05-251h 21
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP36 - SkivIt's wall to wall exclusives this week, as Roy and Conor from popular beat combo SKIV join us tochat about their brand new EP "Chick Chicken" (Which we will be playing in its full glory!). We also learn the rules and regulations of the next big thing in the world of sport, what happens when you agree to meet a trio of strange men off the internet in a dank room and an insight into the digestive tracts of drug users in Manchester. We also have Tom forgetting his tablets, a story from the south of Africa and Ni...2021-05-191h 19
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP30 - 4Ft FingersForged by science* 25 years ago, 4ftFingers are back. They've bobbed into MLPP Towers to discuss their past, the present and perhaps most importantly, their future. Which one had a run in with some dog-dirt on tour? Who would their dream bandmates be? Why is Nuneaton such a great place? Listen in to find out! Niallism review BJ Armstrong's lockdown effort in 60 seconds, Tom reveals the new podcast email address and other wild shite. Extra music tracks are courtesy of King Prawn and Graveltrap. *in a science lesson2021-03-241h 29
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP29 - Monte A. Melnick (Ramones' Tour Manager)Hey! Ho! we went. We are joined this week by author, rock n roll logistical master-mind and all round nice chap, Monte A. Melnick. Tour Manager to the Ramones from their inception to the bitter end. Is it possible to write and record an album if two key band members refuse to interact? Could you keep your cool being held hostage by a gun-toting maniac? Have you ever had to navigate through a warzone with a bunch of punk rockers in tow? Probably not, but that’s why Monte was the Ramones’ Tour Manager and you weren’t. We’ve got a...2021-03-161h 16
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP28 - Dizzy BatsNew York, New York. The city so nice, they named it the Big Apple. Or something. The Dizzy Bats have locaded us using their sonar and have flapped across the atlantic to talk about suspisciously cheap pizza, hot dogs, punk rock with violins in and more. Niallism shows his neighbourly side (!) and Tom reveals a shameful record collection secret. We have a 60 second review of ‘Some Freaks Of Avatism” by Screeching Weasel. Additional tracks this week are from Hayley & The Crushers and Mega City Four.2021-03-101h 19
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP27 - SkimmerBostin' makes me feel good, as Ray Parker Junior nearly said. But nowhere near as good as this episode will make you feel. Skimmer, perennial purveyors of the finest pop-tinged punk rock, are in for a chinwag. We discuss major label interest, hamsters (and their uses), being trapped in man from Coventry's house whilst he makes you watch rude videos, John Peel and a whole load of other bits. Tom and Niallism review the new NOFX album in 60 seconds (so you don't have to). Additional tracks this week are from Dropkick Murphys and Frenzal Rhomb. 2021-03-021h 15
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP24 - Down And OutsWe are joined by Down and Outs for a chat about their goings on from the past, and hopefully future. We discuss The Beatles (they're from Liverpool, so it's the law), the moral fibre of Hollywood music selectors and Brexit. We also commemorate the UK DIY Punk Scene facebook group (January 2021-January 2021) RIP. Additional tracks are from Suicide Machines, The Business (doing a cover you'll never expect) and we have an advance listen of next week's guest.2021-02-021h 09
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP23 - The Jasons2021-01-271h 03
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP22- Holly FuryStrap yourselves in, we've gone HARDCORE! Holly Fury, vocalist of Burning Flag, curator of 'Hell Hath No Fury' Records and promoter joins Niallism and me for a chat. We cover cats and their prey, gatekeeping punk promoters and a whole raft of stuff in between. Dr Tim is sorting out your problems, we talk the future of NOFX and play you choice cuts (ours and Holly's) from: Bracket, Lagwagon, Burning Flag, The Migraines, NEKRA, Svalbard and The Black Russians.2021-01-211h 15
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP 21 - The Priceduifkes2021-01-1358 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastPunks On Film 2: SuburbiaAre you getting a burn? Tom and Niallism are joined by Austin TX Scene Historian and Suburbia fan Marc Dautreuil to discuss the 1983 punk teen drama, Suburbia. Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this gritty look at the 1980s LA punk scene has become a cult classic. We take you through it and offer our thoughts on the issues contained within and swap some tales. Music comes from the film's soundtrack and includes D.I, TSOL and the vandals.2020-12-291h 50
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP XMAS 3 - Office PartyIt's that time of the year! Where you get pissed and embarrass yourself in front of colleagues! Except, this year it'll be on Zoom. Same for us! So, we've contacted some old guests from the year passed and checked in. We've got Joe Atom (The Atoms) reading us a poem about a burning issue. Hassle pop in and update us on (New) Jersey life, Kunt off Kunt and the Gang wants us to get him to Christmas Number 1 and Shackleford have all the latest gossip on Glam Rock/Horrific serial murder relationships. Extra tracks come from Masked Intruder a...2020-12-171h 25Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP XMAS 2 - The Home AlonesLook what you did, you little jerks. We are 2 thirds of the way through our festive episodes. We have The Home Alones with us this week, talking about the timeless John Hughes festive flick. Just how rich were the McAllisters? How many songs can you squeeze out of a single movie? Why is Uncle Frank such a c...ontemptible man?Tom and Niallism struggle with similes, pick out some of your festive punk favourites and question what Bryan Adams was thinking with his Christmas video collaboration with a sex offender. Merry Christmas, you filthy animals.2020-12-111h 02Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Xmas1 - Radio Buzzkills (and friend)Our first crimbo special is here! The Radio Buzzkills join the gang for a festive frolic, but we're invaded by a mystery guest! We're getting them to pronounce English place names, we're chatting about the Gutter Pop Christmas Carol compilation which features a load of your favourite bands, there's highlights from the recent MLPP Quiz which featured previous guests such as Shackleford, Funbug and The Terrorsurfs! Tom remembers the past in a memory of the (in)famous Caddy Club in Nuneaton and loads of other festive crackers. Your additional tunes come courtesy of The Black Russians, The McKrackins and...2020-12-051h 17Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP20 - Chloe GloverIt's the final "normal" episode of the series (sad face emoji). But, we're going out on a high, with punky singer/songwriter, Chloe Glover. We hear a couple of tracks off her debut ep, she picks a couple of her faves that she's into right now. We also talk mental health, the lockdown and more. We get nostalgic with a bit of Whitmore and Tom has an extra special surprise for Niall to honour his woad clad, celtic ancestors (they were Scottish, but now they're gone)as it's St Andrew's day Eve. The thinking man's Christmas2020-11-281h 28Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP19 - Double FeatureChicago's Double Feature have joined us this week for a chat. They talk about their new album "Third Testament" (which has a great cover btw)and the DF boys show that not even your most mental Big Book Of Bullshit questions can challenge them.2020-11-211h 23Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP18 Mass GiorginiThis week, we are well chuffed to say that legendary bass layer, producer, academic and Don Quixote expert Mass Giorgini joins us for a good old chat. We talk Screeching Weasel, Common Rider, Squirtgun, Kendal (the town in the Lake District) gifts to the fans, and much, much more. We are now an educational resource, so this is our most wholesome episode to date.2020-11-141h 37
Mid Life Punk PodcastPunks On Film 1: Ordinary WorldA new series of specials where we dissect films that either depict or star punk rockers. Our first foray into the world of the moving image takes us into the 2016 drama/comedy(?)Ordinary World starring Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. Are the NYPD communists? what kind of idiots do they have working at the Drake Hotel? Should the main character just be put down? Listen in and find out.2020-11-101h 24Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP17 - The BlowiesUSA Election SPECIAL! We chat to The Blowies from Austin, Texas. They’ll be happy with this result, that’s for sure! We talk the old Myspace days (what’s Tom up to now?), I show my ignorance of American voting systems and Tucker from the band dispenses sage advice on social media usage.Additional tuneage is from To The Helpless and Dead Kennedys.2020-11-071h 02Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP16 - Spoilersdditional tracks courtesy of Tear Them Down and Chloe Glover2020-11-011h 07Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP15 - Wonk UnitIt's our spoooooky Halloween Episode. Alex and Vez from Wonk Unit join us and talk the history of Wonking, getting sage advice from Duncan Redmonds, THAT album cover and much, much more. Additional tuneage comes from Houseghost and Squirtgun.2020-10-251h 11Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP14 - ZatopeksLookout!'s own Larry Livermore once called them one of the best bands in the world, so we enter the world of the Zatopeks this week. We talk previous bands, the most goth thing the drummer's ever done and the worst toilets in the world. Additional music comes from The Blowies and The Sewer Rats2020-10-181h 03Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP13 - HassleOur first guests from abroad of Series 2! It's Hassle, New Jersey's finest. One of their number is trapped thousands of miles from NJ but that didn't deter us from discussing their first full length (Unsweet), The Boss and Premier League soccer. The nicest guys in punk rock? they're definitely up there. Additional tracks from The Prostitutes and Mugsmasher.2020-10-111h 00
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special: Give 'Em The Fat O'RamaCompilation CDs. We all loved them, didn't we? Niall and Tom re-visit and analyse some of your favourites, selected at random by the roll of a dice. Sadly, fate dealt us a shitty hand. We look in-depth at Nitro REcords' sampler "Go Ahead Punk, Make My Day". It definitely didn't make our day.2020-10-0852 minMid Life Punk PodcastMLPP12 - SwaktangYam Alroyt? Wolverhampton's Swaktang have been around a while. They've honed their skills over the years and felt it timely that they should talk to me. They even bought their very own 90s Correspondent. Additional tracks from Sloppy Seconds and Rebrl Troubadour. PLUS Niall and me (literally) roll the dice to decide which legendary compliation we'll be dissecting for our series 2 specials "Give 'Em the Fat o Rama. 2020-10-0557 minMid Life Punk PodcastMLPP11 - ConsumedNottingham skate punk stalwarts Consumed kindly invited me to their crib to chat about the olden days, the re-emergence of their song "Heavy Metal Winner" on the re-mastered Tony Hawk game and much more. 2020-09-281h 06Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP10 - FunbugJason (and Steve, a bit) from Funbug (the first UK band to sign to Lookout!) join me to talk about their gigs with Green Day, Rancid and more. The final episode of series 1.2020-08-291h 13
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special - Short Musicby Fat People Part 3So, we finally get to it. The final part of our review and dissection of the Fat Wreck Comp "short music for short people". The Propaghandi vs Guttermouth results are in too!2020-08-231h 30Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP9- TerrorsurfsSpooky horror surf punx The Terrorsurfs have caught a tubular wave across the internet to talk to me this week. Hot topics include, lightbulbs, how they became the darlings of BBC Radio 4 and their beef with their not so scary, very gig-keen rivals.2020-08-2046 minMid Life Punk PodcastMLPP8- Swan PrinceReddich skatepunks Swan Prince are in, talking about their debut album "Hell On Earth" and whether "female fronted" is a thing. hint: It's not. Additional music comes from Clobber and Funbug...IT'S AN ACCIDENTAL REDDICH SPECIAL!2020-08-1250 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special - Short Music by Fat People 2Part 2 of our dissection of the very influential Fat Wreck Compilation "Short Music for Short People". The results of our Bad Religion poll are in, and is track 45 The Offspring's best work since "Smash?"2020-08-071h 13Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP7 - CrimCatalonia's premier punk purveyors of their native language drop in via Skype to bring us English up to date with their career. 2020-08-0555 minMid Life Punk PodcastMLPP6 - SCUMLeeds newbies SCUM pop in for a chat and I fanboy over New Jersey's HASSLE.2020-07-2953 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Special 1: Short Music by Fat PeopleWe dissect, discuss and critique every song from the 1999 Fat Wreck Chords Compilation. Songs 1-302020-07-271h 08Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP5 - Kunt and The GangMinor internet hit singer, Kunt from Kunt & The Gang joins me to talk about his new punk album, Kunt and The Gang's Punk In Your Face. Additional tunes from Jilted John and The Sect2020-07-221h 14Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP 4= The GundownCatalan punks The Gundown join me to talk about the scene in the region and the wider Iberian Peninsula. An anecdote about seeing the Famous Monsters era Misfits (kind of) featuring the music of Rotunda. And, a song from fist pumping Italians, Giuda.2020-07-1656 minMid Life Punk PodcastMLPP3 - The ScutchesMusic and chat with NYC's The Scutches. Music from Before They Are Hanged and Pansy Division.2020-07-081h 07Mid Life Punk PodcastEpisode 2 - ShacklefordSeminal Nuneaton melodic punks, Shackleford drop by to discuss their upcoming album, previous releases and the joys of touring in the 21st Century. Plus: a FREE Catalan lesson. You're welcome.2020-07-0158 min
Mid Life Punk PodcastMLPP Episode 1An interview with Joe Atom of The Atoms, an introduction to MLPP and songs by The Vindictives and the Rollins Band.2020-06-2859 min