Punks In Pubs Podcast

• MakeWar

  Jose from MakeWar joins us in a proper London boozer to talk barrier-free stages, why small rooms hit harder, and how the Fat→Hopeless move (and debt wipe) landed for bands. We dig into his Venezuelan upbringing, finding punk through skate and surf tapes, Miami’s Churchill’s open-mic, the New York DIY grind at Suburbia, and why he still writes melody first before lyrics. Jose also opens up about anxiety, therapy, and what actually helps on the road—plus a nod to the Common Thread tour and a lot of love for fellow artists. You can support the band by picking up some merch via this link Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠@punksinpubs⁠⁠⁠ across all social media and give us a⁠⁠⁠ rate and review⁠⁠⁠ while you are at it.

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• Horace Pinker

  In this episode, Liam sits down with Scott Eastman, Greg Mytych, and Bryan Jones from Horace Pinker — the veteran punk band that’s been defying trends and expectations since the early 90s.They talk about everything from growing up in their local punk scenes and surviving chaotic mosh pits to balancing day jobs with life on the road, DIY ethics, and why touring now is tougher than ever.Expect stories about playing with Green Day, sharing dinner (and too many drinks) with Dave Grohl, and the bizarre fate of a Horace Pinker T-shirt once owned by Kurt Cobain.New album Now and the Future is out now — a perfect excuse to dive back into a band that never lost sight of why they started doing this in the first place.Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠@punksinpubs⁠⁠⁠ across all social media and give us a⁠⁠⁠ rate and review⁠⁠⁠ while you are at it.

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• Punks Unknown - Iran (TOF)

  In this episode of Punks Unknown, we shine a light on Iran’s underground punk scene through the story of Tof, a hardcore band fighting to keep punk alive under heavy restrictions. This conversation explores:Growing up with music in a country where punk is considered “forbidden”Discovering bands like Metallica, Misfits, and Minor Threat through bootleg tapes and satellite TVThe risks and realities of playing punk in Iran, from underground shows to government crackdownsThe importance of international connections and DIY spirit in keeping the scene aliveTOF's journey is a raw reminder of punk’s power as resistance and connection across borders.You can support TOF by visiting their Bandcamp page Featuring a brand-new intro track by Michael Rigby — links to Mike’s music can be found via this linkFollow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠@punksinpubs⁠⁠⁠ across all social media and give us a⁠⁠⁠ rate and review⁠⁠⁠ while you are at it.

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• 2000 Trees Special 2025: Kid Kapichi, Grade 2, Cloud Nothings, Press Club, and Last Hounds

  Recorded under the blistering sun at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, Liam chats with some of the best punk bands on the bill:Kid Kapichi Grade 2 Cloud Nothings Press Club Last HoundsThey talk musical evolution, political censorship, AI in music, touring with dogs, and whether punk still makes space for outsiders. A sweaty, funny, and thoughtful look at a festival that brings the punk community together. If you want to attend 2000 Trees in 2026, you can grab tickets now with a 30% discount via this link — offer ends July 21st

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• Maggie St. Thomas: A Punk Photographer’

  In this episode, Liam sits down with legendary photographer and journalist Maggie St. Thomas. With a camera in hand, Maggie has spent decades capturing raw, unfiltered moments from music’s most chaotic corners — from the grime of LA’s underground punk scene to the haze-filled green rooms of hip hop royalty.We talk about her new book Subject: Punk, her childhood surrounded by music and mayhem, photographing the Ramones, Sublime, and yes — smuggling weed in a trench coat to photograph Snoop Dogg for High Times.Maggie also opens up about her time working in a crematorium, the emotional weight of documenting vulnerable artists, and why punk isn’t just a sound — it’s a way of being. Check out Maggie's work via this link

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