Em is sick and tired of the disorganization, unpreparedness, and cavalier attitude at the punknews podcast, so she's here to slap everyone into shape! Under Em's iron fist, the crew covers Fest's covid rules, Lee Scratch Perry, the new VU doc, and the mystery Turnstile hit-n-run pooper.

Franz drops by to tell Hallie, Em, and John about his cool new book. Also, the Nirvana court case is discussed, the Suburban Lawns return, and RIP Charlie.

Em, Hallie, and John admit they like some select ska, discuss how social media has perhaps forced fans into the private lives of bands, and why John was the only person that bought the Halford re-issue.

Guns n roses have a new song out, but why? Em, Hallie, and John also compare bad Waitress to Tom Petty, fight about AM pop, and have a genuinely nuanced discussion about shows in the Covid era.

Hallie, Em, and John talk Boglins- do the new ones match the classic designs and artesian craftsmanship of the '80s editions? Also, there's music talk about... like... Offspring? The Misfits? Chubby and the gang? Something like that.

Hallie, Em, Sam, and John talk the continuing saga of the rarest Wu-Tang records, new Amyl and the Sniffers, a mysterious PRB changeup, and other "crap"- you'll see....

Hallie, Em, Sam, and John discuss the kickin' new Linda Lindas single, the jackass crew, and a new band with... creepy vibes.

In this bonus episode, Sam and John are joined by Tricky Ricky to discuss record store day part deux... and a record store day miracle!

In this momentous special episode, Hallie, Em, Chris, and John fight to the finish- Who will be the bloody champion of story time?!!!

John, Hallie, and Em talk about OFF!'s surprise announcement, Amyl and the Sniffer's new single, the rise of Catbite, and if Billy Idol still rocks. Also, an in-depth discussion of the Fonz's promiscuity.