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    Tell 'em About Punk - 250th Episode

    enOctober 04, 2023
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    About this Episode

    For our 250th episode we are tackling one of the most ridiculous albums we've ever discussed. We are talking about PUNK! the 36-song compilation sold via infomercial in 1996. It features some of the least punk songs of all time.

    Punk Infomercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMuElf1_OoM&ab_channel=TheAshtrayFloors

    Punk Infomercial Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65uq47RrhI8M2LhtYvLvCO?si=b6c0ab83a8e240e0

    Dylan's Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Pat Benatar - Hit Me With You Best Shot

    Huey Lewis and the News - I Want a New Drug

    Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now

    The Knack - My Sharona

    Eurythmics - Here Comes the Rain Again

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    St. Paddy's Special: Swagger by Flogging Molly

    St. Paddy's Special: Swagger by Flogging Molly

    That's right, after four long years we have returned with a new St. Paddy's Special. This time we are talking about Flogging Molly's debut studio album, Swagger from the year 2000. 

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    The Pogues - The Sunnyside of the Street

    Flogging Molly - Salty Dog

    Flogging Molly - Selfish Man

    Flogging Molly - The 'Ol Beggars Bush

     

    Blue Sky Mining by Midnight Oil

    Blue Sky Mining by Midnight Oil

    This week's episode is sponsored by our Patron, Dave Brown (One Band 5 Songs, Oklahoma Lefty) and we are talking about Midnight Oil's 1990 album, Blue Sky Mining.

    If you would like to sponsor an episode, head over to patreon.com/punklottopod and sign up for our $10 tier. Make a one time donation and you get and entire episode centered around an album of your choice.

    One Band 5 Songs - https://open.spotify.com/show/41Qob6bGxamOq4P8FW2XuZ?si=413cd5953b104ded

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mine

    Midnight Oil - Forgotten Years

    Midnight Oil - King of the Mountain

     

    Duty Now for the Future by Devo with The Hal Al Shedad

    Duty Now for the Future by Devo with The Hal Al Shedad

    We are joined by James Joyce of the bands The Hal Al Shedad to discuss the 1979 Devo album, Duty Free Now for the Future. James is an excellent guest and we discuss what the mid 90's emocore scene of Atlanta was like, recognizing celebrities in public, and what Devo thought of the production of this album.

    Noise Real Records - https://store.noisereal.com/

    The Hal Al Shedad - instagram.com/thehalalshedad

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    The Hal Al Shedad - The Question is Moot

    Devo - Clockout

    Devo - Wiggly World

    Devo - The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise

     

    Sliding Through the Halls of Fate by Crow Bait

    Sliding Through the Halls of Fate by Crow Bait

    This week we are talking about the year 2014. The year that represents a changing of the guard, with tons of the Heartland Punk / Replacements-core. Justin selected the lone full length album by Crow Bait, Sliding Through the Halls of Fate. This album features members of Iron Chic and Sister Kisser, and is one of our all time favorite albums. 

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Crow Bait - The Ocean

    Crow Bait - 83

    Crow Bait - If I Could

    My Bloody Valentine's Day: Mezcal Head by Swervedriver

    My Bloody Valentine's Day: Mezcal Head by Swervedriver

    Our annual Valentine's Special look at shoegaze returns after a year away! This year we are talking about Swervedriver's Mezcal Head. Released in 1993, we discuss whether or not they're actually as big as we thought they were.

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Swervedriver - For Seeking Heat

    Swervedriver - Duel

    Swervedriver -Last Train to Satansville

    Scream, Dracula, Scream! by Rocket From the Crypt

    Scream, Dracula, Scream! by Rocket From the Crypt

    This week we are talking about Rocket From the Crypt's 1995 major label debut, Scream, Dracula, Scream!

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Rocket From the Crypt - Born in '69

    Rocket From the Crypt - On a Rope

    Rocket From the Crypt - Young Livers

    Brothers, Sisters by North of America

    Brothers, Sisters by North of America

    Good Friend Cory returns to the show to discuss Canadian math rock / post hardcore band, North of America, and their 2003 album Brothers, Sisters.

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    North of America - Keep it on the Download

    North of America - Wet to Dance

    North of America - Let's Get Sick to Our Stomachs

    Tonight and Forever by Sense Field

    Tonight and Forever by Sense Field

    This week on the show Justin was assigned the year 2001, and selected Sense Field's post-major label album, Tonight and Forever. 

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Sense Field - Fun Never Ends

    Sense Field - Save Yourself

    Sense Field - Weight of the World

    Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? by The Waitresses

    Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? by The Waitresses

    We are back with our first regular format episode of the year! Dylan was assigned the year 1982 and he selected The Waitresses full length debut, Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? This album features the hit song "I Know What Boys Like", and pre-dates their famous Christmas song. 

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    The Waitresses - No Guilt

    The Waitresses - It's My Car

    The Waitresses - I Know What Boys Like

    Best of 2023: The Guestlist with Dave Brown

    Best of 2023: The Guestlist with Dave Brown

    This week we wrap up our 2023 best of coverage with a conversation with Dave Brown (One Band 5 Songs, Oklahoma Lefty).

    One Band 5 Songs - https://open.spotify.com/show/41Qob6bGxamOq4P8FW2XuZ?si=6504e4b1dd484a90

    oklahomalefty.com

    New Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com

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    Song clips featured on this episode:

    Replacements - Kiss Me on the Bus

    The Iron Roses - Screaming for a Change

    Dave Hause - Damn Personal

    Baby Queen - Want Me

    Sincere Engineer - California King