Punks In Pubs Podcast
The 'Punks In Pubs is like no other, stepping away from the standard studio interview. Liam takes the chat to the local pub and invites his guest to have a natter over a pint! The show features in-depth and candid conversations with a wide range of guests from the punk rock community from musicians, actors, comedians, politicians and other creatives. The podcast also aims to promote and push unsigned punk artists by providing free sponsorship on the podcast and across its socials. If you would like to know more, email punksinpubs@gmail.com.
Episodes
On this episode of Punks in Pubs, I’m joined by Keith Negley, author of My Dad Used to Be So Cool, a book that really hit Liam as he gets ready to become a dad for the first time.
They talk about where that book came from, the feelings behind it, and how becoming a parent can make you wonder what happens to the person you used to be.
We also get into Keith’s love of music, Midwest emo, dive bars, house shows, and the road t...
In this episode of Punks in Pubs, Liam is joined by a friend of the podcast, Vinnie Fiorello (listen back to the 2020 chat), to mark the third anniversary of the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas.
Vinnie reflects on how the museum grew from an idea into a living archive of punk history, including the role Fat Mike played in helping bring the project to life.
The conversation explores why the museum’s purpose is to document rath...
For this episode of Punks Unknown, we travel 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, Norway, home of Bastard Bar – possibly the most northern punk dive bar in the world.
Liam sits down with Paul, co-founder of Bastard Bar, to hear how a snowboard kid who loved punk ended up running a basement venue that puts on around 180 shows a year in one of the coldest, darkest parts of Europe.
We discuss starting the bar back in 2009, w...
Our Christmas special with Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train)
We talk family Christmas traditions, his time at Berklee, a rodie called Eric Andre, the early grind, and how a Hellcat deal changed their path.
Obi opens up about stepping away after 2009, leading worship, and finding a healthier way back with 2022’s Dedication.
We recorded this on the day Sing the Ghosts Away was released (Go pick up a copy of the album) , so we dive into wh...
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 actua...
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...
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 TV
The risks and realities of playing punk in Iran, from u...
Recorded under the blistering sun at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, Liam chats with some of the best punk bands on the bill:
They 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.
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, Subl...
Live from The Salty Dog in Northwich, UK, Liam sits down with Chris Mundy—drummer, venue owner, and all-round punk stalwart.
In this episode, we dive into Chris’s journey from being a teenage Green Day fan to touring the world with Oi legends The Business, and eventually founding one of the UK’s most respected grassroots venues.
We talk about his new band Kicked In The Teeth and their new album Watling Street Chambers (out now on Rar...
We are live at the Manchester Punk Festival!
Liam sits down with John Porter, the first-ever Accessibility Coordinator for Manchester Punk Festival, for a live conversation recorded above a pub during the festival.
They dive into what accessibility in the punk scene looks like, how punk venues and festivals can do better, and why John—an ex-standup comic and lifelong punk fan—is the right person to shake things up.
They ...
In this episode of Punks in Pubs, Liam sits down with Monique Powell, the legendary frontwoman of Save Ferris.
From growing up in Orange County’s iconic punk scene to navigating the chaos of the music industry, Monique shares her incredible journey—one filled with triumphs, setbacks, and a never-ending love for music.
She talks about:
- Her time living in the UK, falling in love with Birmingham, and nearly freezing at a Crystal Pal...
In this Punks Unknown special, Punks in Pubs explores the underground punk scene of Cuba with Jordie, a former member of the horror punk band We Bite.
From USB drives full of music to chaotic government-sponsored festivals,
Jordie takes us on a journey through the unique struggles and triumphs of being a punk in Havana.
Now living in Madrid, he reflects on his escape from Cuba, the universal spirit of rebellion, a...
In this special episode of Punks in Pubs, Liam revisits a project, his award-winning 2016 BBC Radio 4 documentary, 'In Search of Southern Hospitality'.
Inspired by his recent conversation with Louisiana native Chuck Ragan, Liam shares this entertaining exploration of the famed “Southern Hospitality.”
Presented by comedian Rich Hall, the documentary takes you on a journey through the deep South, from Louisiana to Alabama and Miss...
In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Chuck Ragan, frontman of Hot Water Music, for a conversation about his journey through music and life.
Chuck shares stories that define his remarkable career, from growing up with unique influences—like a ventriloquist mom and Cajun grandparents—to shaping the raw energy of punk rock.
We explore the 30-year milestone of Hot Water Music, candid reflections on band breakups, and the ...
Jimmy is back!
The former political operative who once worked alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and other key figures in the Republican Party. Dive into the state of American politics as we discuss the aftermath of the 2020 election, the January 6 insurrection, and the upcoming 2024 election.
Jimmy shares his insights on the shifting landscape of the GOP, his journey from Republican to supporting Kamala Harris, and the impact of D...
In this new special from Punks In Pubs, Liam explores the vibrant yet challenging world of punk music in Hong Kong with guest Kelsey Wan, a local musician and label owner,
The episode begins with a personal reflection on the ongoing violence in Lebanon and Liam's concern for his partner's family.
Listen to KVYLE via this link
You can listen to more of Kelsey's new work via this link
The bands discussed at the end were:
1. Davi...
In this episode, host Liam sits down with punk rock legend Jim Lindberg, lead singer of Pennywise and The Black Pacific.
Jim opens up about his activism, focusing on the issue of water pollution in the US as well as the politically polarised America.
They also discuss The Black Pacific’s latest EP, Here Comes Our Wave released via Dine Alone Records, and reflect on Jim’s time with Pennywise, sharing stories of the band&#...
Welcome to our special episode at 2000trees, where we conduct four interviews with four fantastic bands (in order of appearance) Meryl Streek, Loose Articles, Carsick, and Problem Patterns.
Thanks to Avem for sponsoring this episode. For more information about the band, click this link.
A special thank you to 2000trees for hosting us. You can get early bird tickets now with a 30% discount by clicking this link.
Lastly, tha...
It's a special episode of Punks in Pubs!
On the back of the last episode with Matthew Medney, a comic book writer and the former CEO of the Heavy Metal franchise, Liam revisits his 2015 BBC radio documentary, "White Men In Capes." Originally pitched with a more provocative title!
The documentary explores the diversity, or lack thereof, within the comic book industry. Narrated by the renowned DJ Semtex, known for his work wi...
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