Podcasts by Mid Life Punk Podcast

MLPP72 - Capgun Heroes from 2022-02-20T11:00

Chicago beckons once again as we have a chat with Joe, lead singer of Capgun Heroes over the traditional medium of the telephone line. CGH are a relatively new band of older, wiser gentlemen who...

MLPP71 - Davey Warsop from 2022-02-13T15:00

Bostin'. That's what you'll be saying after hearing our conversation with Singer, Songwriter, Sound Engineer, Producer to the stars and all round good lad, Mr Davey Warsop.Davey l...

MLPP70 - Onlooker from 2022-02-06T13:00

We're looking to the North this week for our chat with all 4 members of Onlooker! Serial Bowl Records' latest asset tell us about their journey so far!It's got songs from the poin...

MLPP69 - Scene Killers from 2022-01-30T09:00

Tom & 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 mem...

MLPP68 - The Dutch Rudders from 2022-01-23T20:00

It's Belgium's The Dutch Rudders visiting MLPP Towers this week! The boys air their grievances against their neighbours, tell us about their first festival drug experience, take the pi...

MLPP67 - The Crash Mats from 2022-01-16T08:00

Get 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...

MLPP66 - Smoking Gives You Big Tits from 2022-01-09T21:00

It'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 Che...

Give'Em the Fat O'Rama - Greetings from these absolute states. from 2022-01-01T18:00

Greetings From The Absolute States! It's a special episode this week, where we discuss compilations that blew our tiny minds when we were young.This time it's BYO Records' 1999 &q...

MLPP65 - B.A - Sloppy Seconds from 2021-12-26T08:00

It'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 Headteac...

MLPP64 - Goodbye Blue Monday from 2021-12-19T09:00

Merry Christmas one and all. To celebrate, we’ve had a chat with one  half of Scottish Misery Punks, Goodbye Blue Monday. There’s discussions around their favourite band, a lot of mental health ...

MLPP63 - Whitmore from 2021-12-12T07:00

This 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 forw...

MLPP62 - Bruise Control from 2021-12-05T09:00

Bruise 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 th...

MLPP61 - Brad Logan (F-Minus, Leftover Crack) from 2021-11-28T09:00

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 th...

MLPP60 - Dan Vapid from 2021-11-21T13:00

Once 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...

MLPP59 - Hugo Mudie (Sainte Catherines, Medictation and More) from 2021-11-14T08:00

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, hea...

MLPP58 - On A Hiding To Nothing from 2021-11-08T14:00

“They’re the UK’s answer to NOFX” - Conor off SKIV.
 If they’re the answer, what was question? On A Hiding To Nothing are in MLPP towers this week, and they have bought their fantastic album...

MLPP57 - Stefan from SBÄM from 2021-10-30T11:00

This 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 sign...

MLPP Special: Give'em the Fat O'Rama - Helltwat from 2021-10-24T11:00

?women in the brothels, ablerbyblurey spay?. Wise words indeed from the owner of Hellcat records. It’s time to slate some ska this week as we review the first Give ‘em the boot compilation. Dutc...

MLPP56 - The Melbies from 2021-10-17T20:00

There most definitely will be bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover if you listen to this episode! We have ferry-botherers The Melbies in this week, and we pack a lot of shit in. Their inspir...

MLPP55 - Rookie Rochelle from 2021-10-11T19:00

We're trans Atlantic this week as we have a chat with the very pleasant, very prolific, Mr Rookie Rochelle! Rookie is in a few bands, but we play and discuss songs from The New Rochelles, T...

MLPP54 - Los Fatso Libres from 2021-10-04T20:00

Ding Ding! It's time for some punk rock and some wrestling this week as Los Fatso Libres enter our ring. These luscious luchadors have gifted us a world exclusive from their new ep, they ha...

MLPP53 - Sock Drawer Invader from 2021-09-27T15:00

We 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 sect...

MLPP52 - Dealing With Damage from 2021-09-20T10:00

It's a post-Slam Dunk Fest hangover this week, as Dealing With Damage pop into MLPP towers to see Tom looking like death! We have a chat about venues in London, imposter syndrome and snuff ...

MLPP51- Beau Beau - AVAIL from 2021-09-13T20:00

Proper 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 insi...

MLPP50 - Russ Rankin from 2021-09-07T07:00

It's our half century this week as we cross the threshold of 50 episodes. What better way to celebrate this than having a chat with Russ Rankin from Good Riddance and Only Crime! What do yo...

MLPP Special - Give'em the Fat O'Rama - Lookout! Twats About! from 2021-08-30T13:00

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"...

MLPP49 - Incisions from 2021-08-22T20:00

Self 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 stu...

MLPP48 - Randells from 2021-08-17T10:00

?My my. At MLPP Randells did surrender. Oh yeah! ?It's our first virtual visit to Sweden this week where we're joined by Obba, frontman of Randells. The bubblegum punk band have a surp...

MLPP47 - Thomas Barnett - Strike Anywhere from 2021-08-09T17:00

We have a bit of a big deal popping in this week. It's Thomas Barnett, vocalist and main man from Strike Anywhere. We chart the history of the band, the inspiration behind some of their lyr...

MLPP46 - Jeff Dean (Heavy Seas, Airstream Futures and more) from 2021-08-02T20:00

GOOD LAD ALERT! This week we welcome one of the most prolific punx going, Mr Jeff Dean. Some of his work, which you'll hear on the show is Heavy Seas, Dead Ending, Airstream Futures and Her...

MLPP45 - Diesel Boy from 2021-07-26T11:00

We’re back on the Fat Wreck (or was it Honest Don’s?) Bandwagon this week with thoroughly nice chaps, Diesel Boy. We talk having a Vandal on drums, sustainable band names, a little bit about can...

MLPP44- Pizzatramp from 2021-07-19T09:00

Bore 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 cu...

MLPP43 - Disaster Forecast from 2021-07-11T20:00

Nah 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...

MLPP42 - Raging Nathans from 2021-07-05T16:00

Dayton Ohio's punk rock bronze medalists have sent their delegate Josh to talk to us this week, The new album Waste My Heart seems to be doing the business, but what else goes on in Josh&ap...

MLPP41 - Breakout Promotions and Till The Wheels from 2021-06-29T10:00

Gigs are coming back! so, we've got a bit of a focus on LIVE music for you to kick off series 5. We're joined by Geordie Dave off of Breakout Promotions and Olly Ward from Till The Whe...

Give'em the Fat O'Rama 3 - Spunk O'Rama from 2021-06-18T14:00

We're joined by Dan off Shackleford for this special episode, which is the third instalment of our deep dive into samplers/compilations that blew our tiny minds when we were kids. It's...

MLPP40 - Mark Murphy (Croc God, The No Marks, MM&The Meds) from 2021-06-14T20:00

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 hi...

MLPP39 - Born Shit Stirrers (BSS) from 2021-06-07T20:00

Konichiwa, and all that. We take our first virtual trip to Japan for our BSS experience. And what an experience! This is our sweariest episode to date, so don't play it in front of your kid...

MLPP38 - Diaz Brothers from 2021-05-31T15:00

This 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 s...

MLPP37 - DeeCRACKS from 2021-05-25T19:00

It 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. pla...

MLPP36 - Skiv from 2021-05-19T08:00

It'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...

MLPP35 - Before They Are Hanged from 2021-05-10T17:00

Tom and Niall are really down in the dumps this week. But, never fear as Derbyshire's punk geezers Before They Are Hanged are in to cheer us up!
 We talk about guitarist Dan's atte...

MLPP34 - Kevin Aper from 2021-05-04T20:00

We go Dutch with Kevin Aper. Frontman of The Apers, boss man at Monster Zero Records. We discuss top tips on crossing international borders, North American architecture, what the Dutch have give...

MLPP33 - Southport from 2021-04-27T20:00

We hit double top this week after Southport rescheduled their slot at very short notice. Manko juices are on me!
 We talk pranks, bass players that aren't built for speed, Dominic Cummi...

MLPP32 - Graeme Philliskirk (Leatherface and Little Rocket Records) from 2021-04-20T16:00

This week, we have Mr Graeme Philliskirk, Sunderland's son, bass player of Leatherface and Le Fromage Grande at Little Rocket Records. We talk the boat, Toy Dolls, the North East, the rise ...

MLPP31 - Hayley&The Crushers from 2021-04-12T17:00

Series 4! Our big kick off! Ruined by inconsiderate royals. Not to be deterred, we wiped the tears away and knuckled down. it's what he would've wanted. Hayley & The Crushers are i...

MLPP Special - Top of the Pandemic Pops from 2021-04-05T14:00

We asked: "what songs or bands have you discovered during the pandemic. And you did NOT disappoint! Well, one of you did...We take a look back at some moments from the first 3 series, with ...

MLPP30 - 4Ft Fingers from 2021-03-24T21:00

Forged 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 w...

MLPP29 - Monte A. Melnick (Ramones'Tour Manager) from 2021-03-16T13:00

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 ...

MLPP28 - Dizzy Bats from 2021-03-10T17:00

New 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...

MLPP27 - Skimmer from 2021-03-02T15:00

Bostin' 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, a...

MLPP Special - Give'Em The Fat O'Rama 2 - Survival of the Fat Lads from 2021-02-23T18:00

YOU FAT BASTARDS! YOU FAT BASTARDS! We're joined by Dickkie from Shackleford to discuss the 1996 FAT Wreck Chords Compilation, "Survival Of The Fattest". We discuss what the sampl...

MLPP26 - Peach Kelli Pop from 2021-02-16T17:00

Allie from Peach Kelli Pop has popped in for a chat, and there's a lot going on so, amongst other things, we hear: Allie's eyewitness account of Glen Danzig's satanic post-gig rit...

MLPP25 - Captain Kaiser from 2021-02-09T14:00

WORLD EXCLUSIVES are the order of the day, as young Belgian upstarts Captain Kaiser share some new tracks from their upcoming album, how they crafted their own lager in the face of the Belgian s...

MLPP24 - Down And Outs from 2021-02-02T18:00

We 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 o...

MLPP23 - The Jasons from 2021-01-27T11:00

MLPP22- Holly Fury from 2021-01-21T20:00

Strap 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...

MLPP 21 - The Priceduifkes from 2021-01-13T11:00

Punks On Film 2: Suburbia from 2020-12-29T12:00

Are 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, thi...

MLPP XMAS 3 - Office Party from 2020-12-17T11:00

It'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 ...

MLPP XMAS 2 - The Home Alones from 2020-12-11T16:00

Look 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. Jus...

MLPP Xmas1 - Radio Buzzkills (and friend) from 2020-12-05T09:00

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&...

MLPP20 - Chloe Glover from 2020-11-28T12:00

It'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 de...

MLPP19 - Double Feature from 2020-11-21T10:00

Chicago'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 m...

MLPP18 Mass Giorgini from 2020-11-14T11:00

This 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, Sq...

Punks On Film 1: Ordinary World from 2020-11-10T16:00

A 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 s...

MLPP17 - The Blowies from 2020-11-07T17:00

USA 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 ...

MLPP16 - Spoilers from 2020-11-01T10:00

dditional tracks courtesy of Tear Them Down and Chloe Glover

MLPP15 - Wonk Unit from 2020-10-25T07:00

It'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. Addit...

MLPP14 - Zatopeks from 2020-10-18T08:00

Lookout!'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&apo...

MLPP13 - Hassle from 2020-10-11T19:00

Our 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 f...

MLPP Special: Give'Em The Fat O'Rama from 2020-10-08T08:00

Compilation 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 l...

MLPP12 - Swaktang from 2020-10-05T07:00

Yam 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...

MLPP11 - Consumed from 2020-09-28T16:00

Nottingham 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 gam...

MLPP10 - Funbug from 2020-08-29T19:00

Jason (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.

MLPP Special - Short Musicby Fat People Part 3 from 2020-08-23T18:00

So, 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!

MLPP9- Terrorsurfs from 2020-08-20T22:00

Spooky 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 th...

MLPP8- Swan Prince from 2020-08-12T22:00

Reddich 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 ...

MLPP Special - Short Music by Fat People 2 from 2020-08-07T07:00

Part 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...

MLPP7 - Crim from 2020-08-05T17:00

Catalonia's premier punk purveyors of their native language drop in via Skype to bring us English up to date with their career.

MLPP6 - SCUM from 2020-07-29T11:00

Leeds newbies SCUM pop in for a chat and I fanboy over New Jersey's HASSLE.

MLPP Special 1: Short Music by Fat People from 2020-07-27T15:00

We dissect, discuss and critique every song from the 1999 Fat Wreck Chords Compilation. Songs 1-30

MLPP5 - Kunt and The Gang from 2020-07-22T23:00

Minor 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 Sect

MLPP 4= The Gundown from 2020-07-16T22:00

Catalan 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 Ro...

MLPP3 - The Scutches from 2020-07-08T08:00

Music and chat with NYC's The Scutches. Music from Before They Are Hanged and Pansy Division.

MLPP Episode 1 from 2020-06-28T19:00

An interview with Joe Atom of The Atoms, an introduction to MLPP and songs by The Vindictives and the Rollins Band.

MLPP Episode 1 from 2020-06-28T19:00

An interview with Joe Atom of The Atoms, an introduction to MLPP and songs by The Vindictives and the Rollins Band.

MLPP Episode 1 from 2020-06-28T17:00

An interview with Joe Atom of The Atoms, an introduction to MLPP and songs by The Vindictives and the Rollins Band.