On this episode of P is for Punk, Tane from Tightwire joins Drew to dissect their 2023 album Head Full of Snakes. From track-by-track breakdowns to the meaning behind the artwork, they explore how emotionally honest songwriting can still deliver huge hooks. Catchy, vulnerable, and loud in all the right ways.

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Group Sex takes us straight into the filthy, fast, and furious heart of early '80s hardcore. This episode dives into the Circle Jerks' landmark debut, an album that didn't just define the sound of L.A. hardcore, but helped set the rules for punk's speed, attitude, and DIY chaos.

I'm joined by Joel from High Anxiety Radio as we break down the history behind the record, the scene it exploded out of, and why these short, frantic songs still hit just as hard decades later. We talk track-by-track energy, the band's ties to Black Flag and the larger Southern California punk movement, and how Group Sex proved you didn't need polish, length, or permission to make something influential.

Fast songs. Short runtime. Massive impact.

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This episode of P is for Punk dives into Failures in Art: Sordid Youth Vol. 2, a compilation that captures the evolution of Raging Nathans from 2017–2021.

Joining me is Josh Goldman, frontman of the band and owner of Rad Girlfriend Records. Together, we break down every track on the comp, talk through the band's history leading up to this release, and dig into how these songs reflect different eras of the Nathans' sound and mindset.

We also get into why compilation albums like this still matter in punk, touching on DIY ethics, physical releases, and how comps can tell a bigger story than a single LP. Plus, Josh shares insight and stories behind all the EPs and singles that went into how Failures in Art.

If you care about modern punk, DIY culture, and the stories behind the songs, this one's essential listening.

On this episode of P is for Punk, I'm digging into Everything Sucks by the Descendents, the 1996 record that helped define what modern punk rock would sound like moving forward. After years of silence and lineup changes, the Descendents came roaring back with an album that blended their classic hyper-melodic punk sound with sharper production, tighter songwriting, and that same unmistakable mix of humor, frustration, and vulnerability.

I break down where the band was at leading up to Everything Sucks, what came before it, what followed, and why this album still matters in the punk world decades later. From its impact on late-90s punk and pop-punk to standout tracks and lyrical themes, this episode looks at how Everything Sucks reintroduced the Descendents to a new generation while staying true to their roots.

If you love fast songs, catchy hooks, and punk rock honesty, this one's for you.

In this episode of P is for Punk, we explore Blink-182's early history, the DIY roots that shaped Dude Ranch, and the releases that followed as the band moved toward mainstream success. We break down each track, discuss why the album remains a fan favorite, and make the case for Dude Ranch as one of the most important gateway punk albums of the 1990s. The question of "Is Blink 182 actually punk or not" is posed.

Drew dives into NOFX's 2009 EP Cokie the Clown, a strange, hilarious, and honest snapshot of Fat Mike's mind. Released alongside their album "Coaster", this EP blends dark humor, emotional gut-punches, and classic NOFX skate-punk energy while introducing fans to the now-legendary alter ego, Cokie the Clown.

Drew breaks down each track as each explores themes of addiction, family trauma, punk fatherhood. And yes, he talks about the pee incident.

We dive into the return of one of Chicago's darkest and most influential punk bands: Alkaline Trio. After a six-year gap, they dropped Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs.

Drew breaks down the band's history, the era that led to this record, and why this album marks both the end of one chapter and the rebirth of another.

Spin the album wherever you get music.

This time through the alphabet, we explore the world of punk albums starting with the 1995 class, ....And Out Come the Wolves by Rancid. Drew explores the history behind the record, how it was recieved, and shares his own take on why it still matters.

It's the first go at it so we're trying to find a flow. Give it time!