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…

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,…

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 a…

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 c…

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, wr…

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.By Tom & Niallism

Hiiiiyyyo. This week we are visited by Olivia Tweedale, tiptop promotress in South East of England to discus the perils, pitfalls and pillocks of gig promotion! As well as that we cover pay to play, former movie satrs making music and the seemingly unenforceable rules of promoting. Tom's got his hangover s mentioned in the last episode, there's a m…

It'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 …

Peter Test Tube, frontman of the vintage yet evergreen punk pathetiquers, Peter and The Test Tube Babies has joined us today. Mostly to plug a gig they're playing in Derby, but also to share with us an extra-special, very exclusive, never releasted Test Tubes track! We talk about organic cocaine, recording live shagging ans much more. Niall is unha…

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…

Author, 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 electric…

The West Midlands' newbies, Guineapigs are in this week for a chat, and they've very kindly spunked their entire discography on this podcast so thanks, lads. Which one is the best torturer? Which is their preferred Reddich watering hole? Are criminals in poshest South Warwickshire REALLY that scary? All these questions and more are answered within,…

WYRES 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 broke…

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The 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 …

We welcome dual-nationality melodic gruff punkers Character Actors this week on the heels of their 2023 album "The Hard Part". These sons of Leeds and The Hague have hot takes on Taytay, an abundance of celebrity lookalikes, have prosecuted war criminals and help us solve the middle east situation. Tom's dumped his kid for fast food, Niall's been b…

Niall 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 th…

please be upstanding for their majesties, the Kings of Fife, The Bucky Bombs! These 3 plucky lovers of Bucky have travelled to us to share their fresh Ramonescore sound, with songs about Buckfast, Girls that like Buckfast, Rosyth and Parks. Mrs Brown's Boys gets slated, World Class darts runner up Luke Littler is praised, and we get some info about…

On the 12th day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... 12 drummers singing! Ben Corry, frontman of The Battery Farm has curated a dozen drummers that have, at one point or another, sang the songs. It's a real ecclectic mix to end this veritable Christmas selection box, so enjoy.By Tom & Niallism

On the 11th Day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... 11 Bombpops Beers! Ross from Shackleford is in for the penultimate christmas special. Ross' stories are all about how he's enjoyed the riders and refreshments of various performing artists. Music is from The Bombpops and T’pauBy Tom & Niallism

On the10th Day ofChristmas MLPP gave to me..... Ten records Nicked! Nottingham serial gig attender and vinyls afficionado Richard White joins us on day ten for a bit of talking therapy to work through thescars of all his records being nicked. It's an emotional one guys, so tissues at the ready.By Tom & Niallism

On the 9th Day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... "9 Punk Bands I now Like!" The Matriarch of MLPP Towers, The Current Mrs Sidwell has finally broken her silence after 3 years. She joins Tom and Niall to discuss nine punk beat combos that she has slowly learned to enjoy via osmosis after being married to Tom for so long.…

On the 8th day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... 8 Bostin' Bands! We interupt top Dutch promoter, Duco VAn Der Veen's TV time on the 8th day of christmas to discuss his visit to the jewel in East Anglia's crown, Kings Lynn, where he saw 8 pop groups plying their trade.By Tom & Niallism

It's NYE and we're joined by Snatchgame's main guitarista, Ghislane McDonald. She fills us in on a trip to Portugal where "she saw Swans, and they were wank". We also discuss New Year traditions, Portugese beverages and thrifty Irishmen.By Tom & Niallism

On the 6th day of Christmas MLPP gave to me..... Six punkers wrestling! Danny Barrett from The Crash Mats is in on day 6 to share with us 3 factoids about wrestlers and 3 punk songs about wrestlers! Some of these genuinely blew our tiny minds, so i hope you get blown too!By Tom & Niallism

On the 5th Day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... FIVE JOYOUS THINGS! Dickkie from Yorkshire's gruff punk animals Be Fair is in sharing with us 5 tunes that have made his crappy year more bearable.By Tom & Niallism

On the 4th Day of Christmas MLPP gave to me.... 4 Rhyming Words! It's stand up comic and co-host of the Punk Rock Elite Podcast, Eddie French! Eddie is on day four to discuss nerds, stirring shit, missing thirds and slurring words. Enjoy.By Tom & Niallism

On the 3rd Day of Christmas MLPP gave to me..... "3 lads in Larry Arms"! Riaz Rawat, vocalist from Nuneaton's premier hardcore outfil Grail Guard is in to talk crimbo and to tell all the world about his love for The Lawrence Arms.By Tom & Niallism

On the 2nd day of Christmas MLPP Gave to me...... Two crusties begging! This fine Boxing Day, Niall and Tom are joined by Austin Texas scene historian and proud Cajun Marc Dautruil II. Marc looks back fondly on the fragrant crusties on The Drag in Austin, we discuss the forgotten item of punk fashion: The Butt-flap and we're treated to a beautiful …

On the first day of Christmas, MLPP gave to me... The first punk gigs the Dodge boys went to see! Yes it's the first of our 12 days of Christmas episodes, so merry Christmas to you. To kick us off on the 25th we have the dynamic duo from Get The F*** Outta Dodge, Ren and James. They have chosen to regale us with tales of the first punk gigs they we…

Yes 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 2 NOT (feat Davey Warsop) Frenzal Rhomb Goodbye Blue Monday Rivalry The Raging Nathans Making Friends Tearjerker The Crash Mats BSS…

In our final "normal" episode of 2023, we're joined by two DIY Punk heavyweights, Bev & Andy from Manchester's very own TNS records! Born from a fanzine way back in 2003, TNS has evolvd somewhat into a leading UK independent record label with its bolt-on annual live music event Manchester Punk Festival. How do they decide which bands to unleash on …

Be Fair are back! Last time, ony their dear leader, Dickkie could make it, but this time he's bought the full band along to share the burden. They've got a new drummer, a shed load of new tracks and an upbeat outlook on life. We chat about their song lyrics, they give us an EXCLUSIVE play of their next single and we discuss hairy meat, grim pub sna…

The band formerly advertised as emo, Tearjerker, have trundled down from Sunderland this week and come in for high praise from your two favourite fat lads. We discuss their brand new self titled LP (released on Little Rocket Records this month), various Sunderland venues, helpful european truckers, unhelpful kebab shop owners and roadside recovery …

Globetrotting 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 Musu…

Barnsley's top shaggers, Toronto Blessings have driven down the M1 to MLPP Towers this week. These Tykes a currently making a splash as Serial Bowl Records newest darlings, and are in to talk about their newest album "Big Wins". As well as that we take a deep dive into football manager spotting, genetic marvels of South Yorkshire, hidden talents an…

Taking 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,…

Snatch 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 …

This week Our Lives In Cinema are projecting themselves onto the side of MLPP Towers. Their glorious leader, Mark answers your cinema based questions as we tackle Groundhog Day, Share Grease conspiracy theories and there's a bit of music talk in there as well. These Bromley pop punks are on the cusp of their full length debut and we see big things …

Chepstow, South Wales' Bone Idl are in MLPP Towers this week to discuss their band, their drummer's pets and globetrotting. we get to hear about the time they soundtracked a theatre production, the vintage video games that bring them joy and the South Wales scene. Niall's had a screamer, Tom's had a belly full and we kick off episode 138 in the mos…

Where are they now? that's what we often think about our previous guests. If you do too, then we're gonna be updating you on the exploits of TWO former guests: Grail Guard and Reason To Leave. Both bands have been on a good upward trajectory since last time we spoke, but their new found notoriety in the scene doesn't prevent them from discussing El…

Are you going to Scarborough Fair? 'Cause we are. Kind of. Bear Away are in the chair to tell us all about their journey so far, as well as in depth discussions about their brand of melodic hardcore, their line up changes, and their record label commanding reputation. We also chat about the benefits of living by the sea, unwelcome graveyard guests,…

Hot 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 footb…

We're keen as mustard to share our episode featuring The Mustard with you this week! The quality quartet from Manchester have an ep coming out, and have graciously allowed us to pick songs from it to dissect and discuss. Prepare to be amazed by how much they're cramming/ have crammed in a mere 9 months after their first gig, get ready for a highly …

Across the pond we go once again, to Mineappolis, for a meeting with Jesse from off The Slow Death. This leader of an ever changing band has some anecdotes to share with us and he does not hold back! We discuss being in a punk rock marriage, British food delicaces, public transport, getting banned from Fest, post-lockdown blues, the Slow Death reco…

London is the destination this week, and chatting with the capital's top pop-beat combo Modern Shakes is our objective! This band of contemporary punk rock songsmiths are well on the way to recording their debut full length album and have very kindly given us a first play of a track from it! We discuss all manner of things such as; mass transit, th…

Museums. 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, 19t…

Our accidental tour of the commonwealth continues this week with a bloody lovely chat with Emmett from off Canada's very own Pkew Pkew Pkew! We get the info on the updated line up, we get a spin of the first single from their upcoming album "Siiick Days" and hear the heart breaking story behind the new single. Emmett shares his top Canadian acts wi…

G'day mates. It's a trip to the antipodes (Brighton) today for a chat with Pat from Western Australia's finest skate punks The Decline. Pat talks us through the upcoming record and gives a WORLD EXCLUSIVE off it, we chat about the do's and dont's of pet ownership, a new video game release and Pat reveals his top tip for avoiding litigation and much…

Round the houses guv! It's a trip to South London this week for Tom and guest co-host Mark L Williamson (Niall's off on a Kraftwerk pilgrimage) to meet, greet and chat with grungy, punky 3 piece Girls Like Us. We discuss their upcoming festival appearances, hear about their fame amongst the narcotic retail community and get the inside track on thei…