In this episode, Liam sits down with Scott Eastman,
Greg Mytych, and Bryan Jones from Horace Pinker — the veteran punk band that’s been defying trends and expectations since the early 90s.

They talk about everything from growing up in their local punk scenes and surviving chaotic mosh pits to balancing day jobs with life on the road, DIY ethics, and why touring now is tougher than ever.

Expect stories about playing with Green Day, sharing dinner (and too many drinks) with Dave Grohl, and the bizarre fate of a Horace Pinker T-shirt once owned by Kurt Cobain.

New album Now and the Future is out now — a perfect excuse to dive back into a band that never lost sight of why they started doing this in the first place.

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In this episode of Punks Unknown, we shine a light on Iran’s underground punk scene through the story of Tof, a hardcore band fighting to keep punk alive under heavy restrictions.

This conversation explores:

• Growing up with music in a country where punk is considered “forbidden”

• Discovering bands like Metallica, Misfits, and Minor Threat through bootleg tapes and satellite TV

• The risks and realities of playing punk in Iran, from underground shows to government crackdowns

• The importance of international connections and DIY spirit in keeping the scene alive

  
  

TOF's journey is a raw reminder of punk’s power as resistance and connection across borders.

You can support TOF by visiting their Bandcamp page

Featuring a brand-new intro track by Michael Rigby — links to Mike’s music can be found via this link

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Recorded under the blistering sun at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, Liam chats with some of the best punk bands on the bill:

• Kid Kapichi
• Grade 2
• Cloud Nothings
• Press Club
• Last Hounds

They talk musical evolution, political censorship, AI in music, touring with dogs, and whether punk still makes space for outsiders.

A sweaty, funny, and thoughtful look at a festival that brings the punk community together.

If you want to attend 2000 Trees in 2026, you can grab tickets now with a 30% discount via this link — offer ends July 21st

In this episode, Liam sits down with legendary photographer and journalist Maggie St. Thomas.

With a camera in hand, Maggie has spent decades capturing raw, unfiltered moments from music’s most chaotic corners — from the grime of LA’s underground punk scene to the haze-filled green rooms of hip hop royalty.

We talk about her new book Subject: Punk, her childhood surrounded by music and mayhem, photographing the Ramones, Sublime, and yes — smuggling weed in a trench coat to photograph Snoop Dogg for High Times.

Maggie also opens up about her time working in a crematorium, the emotional weight of documenting vulnerable artists, and why punk isn’t just a sound — it’s a way of being.

Check out Maggie's work via this link

Live from The Salty Dog in Northwich, UK, Liam sits down with Chris Mundy—drummer, venue owner, and all-round punk stalwart.

In this episode, we dive into Chris’s journey from being a teenage Green Day fan to touring the world with Oi legends The Business, and eventually founding one of the UK’s most respected grassroots venues.

We talk about his new band Kicked In The Teeth and their new album Watling Street Chambers (out now on Rare Vitamin Records), the power and politics of punk, scene beefs, Rebellion Festival, and why grassroots venues matter more than ever.

Also: what happens when you take a piss in the wrong alley in Missouri? Chris knows.

You can pick up the new album Watling Street Chambers⁠ via this link and find there tour dates via this link

Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Fidlar⁠⁠⁠ for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.

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We are live at the Manchester Punk Festival!

Liam sits down with John Porter, the first-ever Accessibility Coordinator for Manchester Punk Festival, for a live conversation recorded above a pub during the festival.

They dive into what accessibility in the punk scene looks like, how punk venues and festivals can do better, and why John—an ex-standup comic and lifelong punk fan—is the right person to shake things up.

They also explore the real-life barriers disabled fans face at gigs, the importance of representation on stage, and the power of community-led change.

If you would like to provide feedback on the work that John and the MPF team are doing, you can email: mpfaccessibility@gmail.com

The music played in this episode is from bands whose members have a disability.

• Supermilk: Sweat
• Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät : Aina Mun Pitaa
• Millie Manders and the Shutup: Not Ok
• Wheelchair Sports Camp: Same Shit

Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Fidlar⁠⁠⁠ for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.

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In this episode of Punks in Pubs, Liam sits down with Monique Powell, the legendary frontwoman of Save Ferris.

From growing up in Orange County’s iconic punk scene to navigating the chaos of the music industry, Monique shares her incredible journey—one filled with triumphs, setbacks, and a never-ending love for music.

She talks about:

• Her time living in the UK, falling in love with Birmingham, and nearly freezing at a Crystal Palace match.
• The insane drinking culture of British football fans.
• What it was like being a woman in punk in the ’90s and how things have (or haven’t) changed.
• The DIY grind of selling 20,000 self-released records before the major labels came knocking.
• Covering Come On Eileen and whether she ever got sick of it.
• Her thoughts on punk, privilege, and why you don’t mess with her when it comes to racism or sexism.

It’s a deep, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation with one of ska-punk’s most iconic voices.

Give it a listen, and if you enjoy it, share it with a mate!

Get your tix for Manchester Punk Festival

Thank you to ⁠⁠Fidlar⁠⁠ for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.

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In this Punks Unknown special, Punks in Pubs explores the underground punk scene of Cuba with Jordie, a former member of the horror punk band We Bite.

From USB drives full of music to chaotic government-sponsored festivals,

Jordie takes us on a journey through the unique struggles and triumphs of being a punk in Havana.

Now living in Madrid, he reflects on his escape from Cuba, the universal spirit of rebellion, and what punk has meant to him.

This is a story of resilience, self-expression, and the power of music to cross borders.

Don’t miss this one.

You can listen to and buy 'We Bite' Eps via there Bandcamp, click the link below

https://webite.bandcamp.com/music