On this episode an interview with Tabbert Fiiller, director of the documentary The Public Image is Rotten. We talk about his time interviewing John Lydon (Sex Pistols, PiL), how the documentary came to be and the quip in the film about a Toyota vs a Rolls Royce.

Now playing in cinemas across North America: 

https://thepublicimageisrotten.com/

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Percentages - Sauna Youth

2. Hey - I Against I

3. Not Nice - Lonely Parade

4. Rise - PiL

On this episode songwriting instructor, author and man of many hats Jeff Leisawitz. We talk about his job teaching songwriting at Pacific Lutheran University and his book available on Amazon (and other fine places) Not F*ing Around— The No Bullsh*t Guide For Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground.

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Recoil - Choke
2. High School Sucks - Bronnie
3. What I Want - Bad Waitress 

After the interview: Trash Talk - Brother Octopus

On this episode, director and "video guy" Fran Strine talks about his documentary Hired Gun, Ray Parker Jr., and those musicians you adore and don't even know their name. Watch Hired Gun on Netflix. Leave the podcast a review on iTunes!

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Misery Punk has ruined my life - Goodbye Blue Monday

2. My Body, My Choice - Basic Bitches

3. Lovely Day - Bill Withers

We have a music break! What do Canada, Australia and San Francisco have in common? They all have bands featured in this episode. There are probably other similarities, but that's the important part.

TRACK LISTING

Silo - The Shorts - Australian

The Great Escape - Spoiler - Toronto

Four Months of Rain - Family Meeting - Toronto

Guilty Again - Neon Taste Records - Vancouver

Desperation - the Stanfields - Halifax

Warning signs - Daylight at night - Vancouver

Tidal Wave - Living with Lions - Vancouver

Doin’ Time - Jesse Morris - San Francisco

This episode I talk with Jeff Alulis (also known as Jeff Penalty) about his book NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, working with NOFX on Backstage Passport, his time with the Dead Kennedys and his current project a travel blog called True Adventure Stories. 

His blog: http://www.jeffalulis.com/

Track Listing: 

In Vitro - September Again

Burn me Out - Fozzy

Pimps and Hookers - NOFX

In this episode I talk to the founders of Mable Syndrome! It's a longer than usual interview, but it's packed full of punk rock talk, women supporting women and much more. Check out the Mable Syndrome podcast & blog at: https://www.mablesyndrome.com/

TRACK LISTING: 

Self Loathing - Days 'N Daze

Mid 20s Skateboarder - Pkew Pkew Pkew

Mable - Goldfinger

This episode I'm joined by Christopher Tyng, composer for TV shows such as Futurama, Suits, Rescue Me as well as movies and video games. We talk about instruments used in the music of Futurama and how the musical tone was established and we discuss the "death" of record labels and the seeming lack of gatekeeping. We'll open with the Futurama theme, throw in a Cowmen track and close with a couple songs from Suits.

Welcome to the World of Tomorrow, everyone! 

TRACKING LISTING:

Futurama Theme - Christopher Tyng

Drinkin' - The Cowmen

Off to Jail (Suits) - Christopher Tyng

Zane vs Zane (Suits) - Christopher Tyng

On this episode of Start the Music! we break from interviews for a (virtual) road trip across Canada to experience punk music from each of the provinces. We've got pop punk, bummer punk, hardcore and folk all jammed together. Airfare across Canada is expensive, enjoy this free podcast instead and then check out their bandcamp pages and pick up some more for the road. Click the link for the full collection.

www.bandcamp.com

On this episode, an interview with Jan from german punk band Primetime Failure. We talk about the band, music videos and getting the chance to play with those who inspired you to start. Plus talk about Punk Rock Bowling, a new book about Big Shiny Tunes and more! 

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Distant - Rain Check

2. Sunny Side Up - The Bussieres

3. Celebrate the Winter - Primetime Failure

See all the show notes at stmpodcast.com

On this episode, an interview with broadcast assistant Sarah Stacey from the radio station Today FM in Ireland. We talk about the current state of radio (evolving), The Who's Quadrophenia and being a Beatles fan.  

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Get Well Soon - The Real Sickies

2. Looking for Amelia - Rebecca Lappa

3. Anywhere in the Universe - The Sevateem

Check out stmpodcast.com for full show notes!