THE KINGS find themselves a little all over the place (RIP new studio w/ table) and this episode might reflect that just a lil bit. Jake relied heavily on the Kanye West N*zi Cuck album to survive recent emotional trauma, so please pardon the first twenty minutes or so of the episode. Also featuring discussions of Yukio Mishima, Gabrielle D'Annunzio, and Smokey Robinson. Later, the KOPPOD Troika listens to SLEEP TOKEN and tries to figure out what the fuss is all about. To cap things off, a review of fan-submitted album of THE RAD SKULLS.

Big thanks to NoiseofVarrich, G., and all our other Patreon subscribers - I think we forgot to say this in the episode, sorry

Rad Skulls: https://radskulls.bandcamp.com/

Website: KingsOfPunk.com

IG: @koppodofficial

THE KINGS find themselves a little all over the place (RIP new studio w/ table) and this episode might reflect that just a lil bit. Jake relied heavily on the Kanye West N*zi Cuck album to survive recent emotional trauma, so please pardon the first twenty minutes or so of the episode. Also featuring discussions of Yukio Mishima, Gabrielle D'Annunzio, and Smokey Robinson. Later, the KOPPOD Troika listens to SLEEP TOKEN and tries to figure out what the fuss is all about. To cap things off, a review of fan-submitted album of THE RAD SKULLS.

Big thanks to NoiseofVarrich, G., and all our other Patreon subscribers - I think we forgot to say this in the episode, sorry

Rad Skulls: https://radskulls.bandcamp.com/

Website: KingsOfPunk.com

IG: @koppodofficial

Jon from SYRUP HEAD RECORDINGS and Brian from BABY CHICO RECORDS phone in from behind the Iron Curtain, a curtain concealing vast stockpiles of bagel sandwiches, a top-secret Mosh Camp, and rats which may or may not be defined as "good".

Both CRUMBSUCKERS albums get the deep analysis they deserve, Long Island’s music scene gets some shine, and BARELY BREATHING FEST updates drop (ok it's not really a "drop" anymore 'coz i edited this episode too late, sorry guys, im goin thru it rn ask "Gary" and Tyler, im aight tho)

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame: https://www.limusichalloffame.org/ please do have a look and visit at thisf

Syrup Head Recordings IG: https://www.instagram.com/syrup_head_recordings?igsh=MXJ0dDh5bTYwMDFuMA==

Baby Chico IG: https://www.instagram.com/babychico_records?igsh=MnJqZXZ3Y3RnYnEy

Baby Chico BigCartel: https://babychicorecords.bigcartel.com/

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KingsofPunkPodcast Try the free Patreon tier for full episodes and a spot in the KOPPOD Discord community. See what you think. Shout out to NoiseOfVarrich and G., our top-tier subscribers, and everybody else on Patreon as well

The KINGS kick off the start of April with a deep dive into the raw, uncompromising legacy of one of hardcore punk’s most intense and influential bands: FUGAZI. Known for their blisteringly fast sound, politically charged lyrics, and confrontational presence, FUGAZI reshaped the boundaries of aggression in hardcore—laying the groundwork for what would become known as powerviolence.

This episode portends a big KOPPOD month as it traces the band’s early years in Washington, D.C., their landmark recordings, and their lasting impact on generations of extreme music. From their iconic Repeater LP to their legendary $5 shows, FUGAZI’s presence looms large—and we’re breaking it all down here, on April 1st, 2025.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just hearing about them for the first time right now, as March has come to a close, this episode is required listening for anyone interested in how hardcore evolved at the margins—and how FUGAZI helped redefine its fury.

THE KINGS return with Part 2 of a deep dive into Youth Attack! Records—and per a listener's request, this episode also serves as an Intro to "Mysterious Guy Hardcore". What the hell does that even mean? What matters about this style? Why the air quotes? The KINGS are on the case, solving these mysteries with half-remembered shit from message boards as clues.

Your three favorite DETECTIVES conduct forensic analysis of SALVATION, CULT RITUAL, GRINNING DEATH’S HEAD, VILE GASH, SQRM, and HOAX. If you're familiar with these cases, perhaps these sleuths clocked evidence you overlooked. If you've never heard this stuff, come break open a big unsolved X-File in today's episode.

Thank you to everyone who's given us feedback and shared the show with others - the more you keep that going, the more we can keep this going.

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THE KINGS reflect on both the limits and value of punk rawk, in context of our mind-numbing Amerikan culture. In the second half, they present a gleaming spire of hope, emerging straight from THA LAND OF THA HEARTLESS, and recap their great weekend at RUST BELT RIPPER FEST in Cleveland, OH.

Please let us know how the episode sounds - we want to focus on improving sound quality big time. I know theres a couple parts where I sniffle on mic and forgot to edit it out, sorry. But yeah tell us if there's anything else please. - Jake Razor

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The KOPPOD Troika hop behind the wheel and tear through the streets of Beantown; their steering ain't the best in this episode, but if you've ever driven in BOSTON, surrounded by BOSTON DRIVERS, you know that's WICKED appropriate!! LOL! THE DEPARTED !! So grab yourself a wicked Dunkin Donuts Beverage and enjoy this edition of our CITY TO CITY series. More to come in the future, 'coz Boston offers a hell of a lot in the punk rock DEPAHTMENT ! GO SOX!

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