After winding down the Oi! festivities of the past few weeks, the KOPPOD troika wind through a discussion of recent atrocities committed by stupid audience members at DEATH GRIPS concerts (and other live performances). After that, they travel a winding path lined with scary trees, passing several other topics and finding themselves at the cemetery's gates. Once there, they give a KOPPOD rundown of the 1985 punk movie classic 'Return of the Living Dead'. 

KOPPOD's Jake Razor conducts an interview with none other than GARRY BUSHELL. If you listened to Part One, you learned a bit about Garry; he managed the COCKNEY REJECTS, he curated the iconic 'Strength Thru Oi!' compilation (and the other great compilations in that series), he sang for the GONADS, and as a SOUNDS journalist he penned a mountain of words championing punk rock's misunderstood underdogs and UK subculture's quixotic tribespeople. This work and more continues to this day as Garry remains an active writer. For his part, Jake picks the man's brain about the austerity of 70s Britain, UK youth subculture tribes, reggae, punks vs. skinheads, and... British Trotskyite sects, briefly. Maybe we can get his take on Enver Hoxha next time. For now, check out this episode to hear a true powerhouse share insight on the aforementioned topics and much more.

Garry's website: http://www.garry-bushell.co.uk/

Music featured in this episode:

"TNT" by the Gonads (ft. our guest)

"Punk Rock Will Never Die" by the Gonads (you already know)

"Inner London Violence" by Bad Manners (not ft. Garry Bushell, but an appropriate interlude after the first half)

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The KOPPOD lads lead you on an overdue journey to late-70s England. This guided tour allows you to observe the birth of a sub-genre and subculture which left permanent marks on punk rock as a whole; bruises, tattoos, missing teeth, and much more. Part 1 of a 3-part series, this episode tackles the second-wave punk groups which served as the blueprint for Oi! bands to follow. Give it a listen and find out where all the bootboys came from. Check out the next two installments and find out where they gone.

Check out Fentanyl Tapwater (featuring the percussive stylings of Gary "U.S" Bombs) on tour:

Friday 9/29 at the Snake Pit in Philadelphia, PA

Saturday 9/30 at the Out Post in Fredericksburg, VA

Sunday 10/1 at Angry Mom Records in Ithaca, NY

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THE KINGS indulge in some tasteful chit-chat and address a real head-turner of a question from r/punk. After that, they offer tribute to the string of punk and subculture legends who passed away during the past week. This episode pays particular attention and respect to SAKEVI YOKOYAMA (GISM), JOHN KEZDY (THE EFFIGIES), and ROBERT BECERRA (THE STAINS).

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The Kings return from a trip to scenic, historic Troy, NY ... and embark on yet another journey, to the same place, but this time it's just a metaphorical journey. A metaphorical sojourn through the sights, sounds, words, and rhythms of the scenic, historic scene/musical style known as TROY-CORE. Fans of our earlier "Intro to Metalcore" episodes ought to like this one; Troy-Core inhabits a specific and crucial corner within the realm of 90s hardcore. If this "TROY-CORE" talk is all Greek to you, just give this episode a listen and the KINGS will provide the clarification you need. Is "TROY-CORE" a good type of music? Or is it a Trojan Horse smuggling James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Rob Trujillo into the Hardcore scene, right through the gates of Troy, NY? Check out this episode and find out for yourself.

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The Kings return after a busy couple weeks and begin the episode with a new regular segment: responding to thoughts pulled from r/punk (the punk rock subreddit). After that, they share their experiences gained at the recent SKULL FEST - a crucial Pittsburgh punk shindig, where the good band LEAKING HEAD played last weekend. Observations, tips, tricks, hotel karaoke - an episode sure to please KOPPOD fans.

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A stripped down episode with no Jake Razor. We discuss the recent "controversy" regarding Scowl and hard core. Is it cool to be sponsored by corporate interest? Is touring harder than working at McDonalds? Should cheeseburgers cost less? All that and more.

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In the wake of its 20th anniversary, the KINGS examine 'Guitar Romantic' by the EXPLODING HEARTS. A dawn-of-the-millenium milestone in the underground scene - and in light of its recent reissue and some retrospect articles from publications like Pitchfork and MTV News, it seemed appropriate for your hosts to give it a listen and share their thoughts. Find out what they thought on this new episode, and perhaps find an album you slept on (or an album you never heard before and don't like at all - you gotta listen to find out).

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(Intro Song: "Don't Give a Fuck" by the SPIDER BABIES)