The KOPPOD troika is joined by Rocker Skylar Sarkis (Taking Meds, Who Decides, Growing Stone, etc) to discuss the recent Upstate Unity Fest gig, the Western NY scene, piss tips, the Simpsons vocabulary, and his musical projects. Listen to Taking Meds: https://takingmeds.bandcamp.com/album/dial-m-for-meds Listen to Who Decides: https://whodecides.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo-23 Give Dial M For Meds a high rating on RYM:...

The Christmas Hope is a 2009 American-Canadian made-for-television drama film directed by Norma Bailey and starring Madeleine Stowe which was broadcast on Lifetime on December 13, 2009.[1] It is the third part in a trilogy of films, preceded by The Christmas Shoes (2002) and The Christmas Blessing (2005).[2]. Featuring music by SCENE QUEEN, PINKSHIFT, NOAHFINNCE, STAND ATLANTIC, LØLØ x MAGGIE LINDEMANN, and NEW FOUND GLORY. Produced by Good Producer at Good Records Studio

After a few freeform epsiodes, the Kings conspire this week to discuss the 'Libero De Vivere / Libero De Morire' Album by Wretched. Perhaps overlooked in the modern streaming era, these punks from Milan, Italy would be a great start for anyone looking to get into something a little deeper than what you might find on an 80s HC playlist. Stream/Download the album here: https://hdkpkk.bandcamp.com/album/pkk1-libero-di-vivere-libero-di-morire-1984

Somewhat laid-back episode for your Dank Black Friday Holiday. Tyler reviews a Dying Fetus gig and a Hotline TNT/Full Body 2 gig (separate gigs, Dying Fetus didn't play with those bands), plus discussion of Snoop Dogg allegedly quitting weed (UPDATE: episode recorded a week ago, since then he announced that it was a stunt so he could hawk convection ovens or something) and a Grammy-nominated song about India's grain exports. Enjoy! Music by Dying Fetus and Full Body 2 NEW STICKERS!!!:...

Following the recent three-year-anniversary of this podcast, the KOPPOD troika chat shit about "content creators" before turning their attention to all the emails (sent via KingsOfPunk.com) they failed to read sooner.

GARY "U.S." BOMBS and TYLER HAMMER return from the HALLUCINATION REALIZED tour with FED ASH and share a tour rundown with JAKE RAZOR and all of you. After that, the trio review some recent music happenings. Featuring Magic: The Gathering, crowd-killing, John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

The veil grows thin, and the KOPPOD troika grew anxious to peel it back and examine a singular Los Angeles musical outfit. The absence of an episode last week no doubt caused some distress among our listeners, but hopefully no one wished for death without a new episode. This one makes up for it and then some; a real-deal deep dive into Christian Death, including an examination of other projects including Rozz Williams (RIP). Give it a listen and enjoy the holiday.

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'. 

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'.

The KOPPOD troika wrap up their 3-part introduction to the Oi! subgenre and subculture. This episode surveys the trajectory of the UK Oi! scene in the wake of '81's Southall riot and presents a few choice selections from outside the UK. If the first two installments intrigued you, this episode should leave you with a few directions to explore for yourself. Your cohosts also share some thoughts regarding how Oi! remains an influence in hardcore and punk rock as a whole. Intro music: The...

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...

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...

NEW KOPPOD after a WEEK OFF. SPECIAL GUEST CONNER delivers his triumphant return in an episode covering a range of fascinating subjects. Your hosts pick apart a recent incident involving the CRO-MAGS and DESTROY FANZINE in the first half. In the second half, they discuss BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST (colloquially known to many as "Coworker Fest"). This episodes comes with an abundance of fun packed all up in it - almost as packed as the BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST great lineup. NEW STICKERS!!!:...

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 (G**M), JOHN KEZDY (THE EFFIGIES), and ROBERT BECERRA (THE STAINS). NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter:...

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...

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. NEW STICKERS!!!:...

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. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube:...

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...

THE TROIKA inaugurates a new periodic series called CITY TO CITY. Your hosts intend to conduct in-depth investigations of cities with a focus on their area of expertise and your area of interest: punk, hardcore, and underground subculture. In this episode they turn their critical lens towards NASHVILLE, TN - a city they viewed unfavorably prior to this episode. Did a deep-dive on Nashville punk rock change their minds? Give this episode a listen and find out for yourself. NEW STICKERS!!!:...

The Kings get Rectangular NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road Records (use promocode "KOPPOD10"): https://shirleyroadrecords.com/index.php?main_page=products_all

The KOPPOD troika probes further into a legendary band's vast, gaping discography. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road Records (use promocode "KOPPOD10"): https://shirleyroadrecords.com/index.php?main_page=products_all

In this episode the Kings discuss one of the oddest bands to come from the early 80s Texas scene; The Butthole Surfers. Not only is this an odd band musically, their trajectory is unlike many of their at the time contemporaries, with them reaching a wide fanbase that extended outside of the punk sphere, even reaching mild mainstream success. From San Antonio, to The Big Apple, to Athens, GA, the Kings look at the first decade of the bands existence and all the insanity that comes with...

The Kings once again discuss new music and they don't limit it to punk. Beware, some tracks on this episode may hurt your ears. Please let us know any new tunes you enjoy, lots of stuff we end up missing. Rat Cage: https://lavidaesunmus.bandcamp.com/album/savage-visions Axxe Crazy: https://roachlegrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-winds-blowing-an-indifferent-sky Bogside Sniper Squadron: https://bogsidesnipersquadron.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2023 Pleasure Dome:...

The Kings return to the Reunion Retribution format to discuss some albums by heralded and underground UK82 acts, continuing the recent discussion of the genre. We have some ups and downs discussing Varukers, Skeptix, and The Violators and their reunion releases. Did these acts embrace the street punk trends, keep it old school, or find a new sound to run with? You'll hear it on this episode. NEW STICKERS!!!:...

Jake Razor reports back from his high-octane weekend in the Motor City. To be precise, he provides a rundown of TIED DOWN FEST; a stacked Hardcore Hullaballoo featuring TRAPPED UNDER ICE, NEGATIVE APPROACH, DRAIN, HATE5SIX THE VIDEOGRAPHER, and a cornucopia of other acts. What'd he make of it? What do the Kings make of Hardcore in June 2023? What's the best spot for late-night Yemeni food? Listen to this episode and find out. NEW STICKERS!!!:...