Punk Till I Die

The PTID guys catch up with Rich Griffith, guitarist of long running surf-punk band The Balboas. Rich talks about the band's upcoming projects, and the reality of having band members spread out all over the country. He also talks about hanging out with Dick Dale, and rubbing elbows with a lot of cool people over the years. With songs from The Balboas.

Tom and Neil are joined by a couple fellow podcasters to discuss the 2026 edition of Riot Fest. Nate from The Vinyl Guide makes his first appearance, along with PTID frequent flyer Dr. Disk from the Dollar Bin Podcast. Which bands thrilled and which bands spilled? How much of a wrench in the works was the weather? With songs from Yard Act, Burning Airlines, Murphy’s Law, The Iron Roses, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, and The Chats.

Tom has his own private Riot Fest, including five shows in five days, while Neil lounges on the beach. How were the shows? Did Neil actually get a tan? These and other burning questions will be answered. The fellas have a good time catching up after a little break. With songs from Generation X, Social Distortion, Ballyhoo!, Devo, Meatmen, Murphy's Law, Erazerhead, and T.Rex.

The PTID guys had the privilege of speaking with Steve Garvey, classic-era Buzzcocks bassist. Neil has the time of his life swapping stories from those heady Manchester days nearly five decades ago. He talks about his early day in the punk scene, and the various characters he rubbed elbows with. Featuring songs from Buzzcocks, Bok Bok, and Reeder Station.

The PTID coverage of the 2026 Rebellion Fest continues with American Chris. He offers a sometimes different but occasionally similar perspective to their UK correspondent. They discuss the bands he saw and the various people he came across. With songs by The Undertones, Menace, Scream, TV Smith and the Bored Teenagers, The Samples, Chron Gen, Blitz, The Insane, and UK Decay.