A-Z of Punk - S for Simonon

Stuart and Ewan are joined this episode by an absolute diamond geezer Mr Paul Simonon who surely needs no introduction, a chat with a brilliant bloke including a bit about Joe, great new music, being down the boozer, art and having a pop at big oil .. a total legend!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart are back with another instalment of the A-Z of Punk, this time diving into the letter R for Rub Me Out. They’re joined by a very special guest — the inimitable The Shend of dadaist jazz-punk pioneers The Cravats. A thoroughly brilliant chap, The Shend shares tales of working with the likes of Jello Biafra, Penny Rimbaud, Paul Hartnoll, and more, alongside some delightfully punkmongous adventures in Toyland. Hoorah! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan make their long-awaited return after facing illness and wrestling with technology—now equipped with their fancy new studio. They’re joined by Bill Wilson, founder of Blackout Records, for a deep dive into New York City hardcore, the scene past and present, releasing music, and why it always comes back to the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan spend the holidays in Ireland and New Zealand and provide 'postcards' from their trips including revolutionary pubs in Derry, punk originals in Auckland and Christchurch, meeting a bunch of amazing people and realising what an extraordinarily international story punk is ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The A-Z of Punk smashes into the letter O, as Ewan and Stuart dive into the OG bands and albums from the '76-'79 era. They debate The Cure’s punk cred, name-drop The Damned like they’re getting paid per mention, and unanimously agree that the Ramones were, in scientific terms, f*cking brilliant. Oh, and they’re doing it all from their shiny new studio—fancy, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart - the Waldorf and Statler of punk are honoured to be joined by none other than founding Sex Pistol and all round diamond geezer Mr Glen Matlock, talking all things music, Debbie Harrys cherries, touring , never mind the brexit and how QPR are getting on.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are really chuffed to be joined by one of the most exciting bands in 'Broken Britain' - The Meffs! Lily takes time out from playing Shambala Festival and the Music Venues Trust tour to talk about going to Hell, the new album. touring working with Frank Turner ..just brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart and Ewan are returned from Rebellion and chat to the brilliant Enrico and Elisa from Los Fastidios about constant touring ,great music , facists on the run and how great The Housemartins are ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart manage to make it to the end of the festival , get attacked by seagulls, meet Captain Kirk , get let down by The Sweet but get picked up again by the Cockney Rejects... great end to another brilliant year ! see you for Rebellion 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ewan and Stuart navigate day 3 of the Rebellion Festival and despite the actions of some mindless easily lead racists are reminded of what punk is all about , watch Hard Skin make everyone laugh , King Kurt fill the gaff , a beer and a chat with the lovely Kingsley from Benefits and lots of other beautiful people., Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.