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| Punk Lotto Radio - Oct '26 | 29 Oct 2026 | 01:40:20 | |
Justin is back with the next installment of Punk Lotto Radio. A mix of old and new tunes, with some spooky songs thrown in for good measure. Don't forget to call or text 202-688-PUNK to vote in the Cage Match and request songs for next month. Call and leave your requests at 202-688-PUNK and we will play your message on the show. You can also email requests at punklottopod@gmail.com or DM us on the social media of your choosing. Song listing: | |||
| Halloween Spooktacular Part X: The Last Men on Earth by Balzac (1995) | 28 Oct 2026 | 01:16:44 | |
We wrap up our Halloween Spooktacular season with a pick by Dylan. He was given the year 1995, which did not offer very many options. That means it's time to choose a band we've never gotten around to. So we are talking about Japanese horror punk band, Balazc and their debut album from 1995. Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: | |||
| Halloween Spooktacular Part IX: Songs from the Earth by Son of Sam (2001) | 21 Oct 2026 | 01:18:59 | |
Enter if you dare! It is the return of our yearly Halloween Spooktacular where we discuss horror punk, psychobilly, death rock, and goth. Justin is kicking things off with the Samhain tribute act, Son of Sam. Featuring members of AFI, Danzig, and Samhain, Songs from the Earth was the bands debut. Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: | |||
| Birthday Spanking: 1/2 Gentlemen / Not Beasts by Half Japanese (1980) | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:30:16 | |
It's time for another birthday spanking! It was Dylan's turn to find an album to punish Justin, and boy did he knock it out of the park...but at what cost? We are talking about noisy art punk band Half Japanese, and their debut 2 hour long album 1/2 Gentlemen / Not Beasts. Strap in folks, this is a tough one. Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: | |||
| The Guestlist with Adam Tod Brown | 07 Oct 2026 | 01:20:51 | |
This week Justin is joined by comedian, writer, and podcast host Adam Tod Brown. Adam broke through during the heyday of Cracked.com, and turned that into the successful You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network. Adam selected the lesser known album prompt, and we are talking about a good mix of different kind of sounds. https://youdontevenlike.com/ Song clips: | |||
| The Runaways by The Runaways (1976) | 30 Sep 2026 | 02:08:38 | |
Join us as we say farewell to the year 1976 as we retire it after this episode. We are sending them out with a bang by talking about The Runaways debut album. CW: The Runaways story has some very bad stuff in it, and wanted to warn that we will be discussing SA. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Cherry Bomb by The Runaways Thunder by The Runaways American Nights by The Runaways | |||
| Join Us by Bluetip (1998) | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:19:59 | |
This week Justin was given the year 1998 and selected Join Us, the sophomore album by Bluetip. Dischord Records band made up of Jason Farrell and Dave Stern of Swiz fame. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Yellow Light by Bluetip Cheap Rip by Bluetip Castanet by Bluetip | |||
| Reclaim! by Żegota (2004) | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:34:57 | |
Dylan was assigned the year 2004, and selected the third and final album by Żegota. Originally from Greensboro, NC the band recorded Reclaim! in Sweden, where the bands guitarist was living at the time. Żegota played a mix of punk, hardcore, and experimental music, and may be one of the most obscure bands we've covered on the show. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Bend & Brace for the Unexpected & An Unbroken Past to an Unknown Future by Żegota The Bad Days Will End (May We Make it Through) by Żegota Never Trust a Cop by Żegota | |||
| Punk Lotto Radio - Sept '26 | 14 Sep 2026 | 02:11:29 | |
Welcome to the debut of the newly relaunched Punk Lotto Radio. Heavily inspired by our buddy Zach's appearance on KEXP, Justin decided to try his hand out with his own radio show. If you'd like to vote in the Cage Match poll head over to the instagram @punklottopod and vote on either The Iron Roses or Public Opinion. Call and leave your requests at 202-688-PUNK and we will play your message on the show. You can also email requests at punklottopod@gmail.com or DM us on the social media of your choosing. Song listing: Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band “I Only Ever Wanted to Be In California (I Only Ever Wanted to Be With You)” Summer Block Superchunk “This Summer” Tiger Tail “Best Damn Summer” Summer Vacation “Sex Cells” Sweeping Promises “Rapture, or…” Mission of Burma “That’s How I Escaped My Certain Fate” Low Press “Burning Out” The Soviettes “Roller Girl” Cage Match The Iron Roses “All American” Public Opinion “Closed Captioning” Blood on the Saddle “I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again” Drug Country “Apple Grove” Red 40 “Wish I Was a Racecar Driver” Initiate “Delusions” Codeseven “…” “Back and Forth” Zao “Since Birth” Shot Block Shot Baker “Falling Apart” Shotmaker “Reconstructing Barriers” Magazine “Shot by Both Sides” The Great St. Louis “Warning Shots” Kid Dynamite “Cheap Shot Youth Anthem” Down and Outs “Shot” Starflyer 59 “I’m Disappointed” J Church “Panama” Year of Glad “Flowers” Dud “Walk Away” Gameface “All My Friends” The Muffs “All Blue Baby” Royal “Haze” War Generation “Collataral Damage” The Blamed “Mindbender” Iron Linings “Red Mercury” Crux “Bring on Some Anarchy” Stomatopod “Mine All Mine” The Hated “The Flux” As Friends Rust “Won’t Be the First Time” The Plugz “The Cause” AJJ “#armageddeon” | |||
| Punk's Not Dead by The Exploited (1981) | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:16:09 | |
This week we are tackling a classic of UK punk. Justin was given the year 1981 and selected The Exploited's debut album, Punk's Not Dead. Spike up you mohawk, and put on your studded jackets, for a look back into the second major wave of UK punk. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Punk's Not Dead by The Exploited Cop Cars by The Exploited Exploited Barmy Army by The Exploited | |||
| Pure Reality by Dark Blue (2014) | 02 Sep 2026 | 01:20:30 | |
This week Dylan was given the year 2014 and selected the debut album by Dark Blue. Featuring past guests of the show John Sharkey III and Andy Nelson, Dark Blue was a mix of the noisiness of Sharkey's Clockcleaner with the melodicism of his solo project Puerto Rico Flowers. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Never Afraid / Never Alone by Dark Blue Dear Iris by Dark Blue Sounds Like Hell on Earth by Dark Blue | |||
| Every Last Time by Gameface (1999) | 27 Aug 2026 | 01:11:25 | |
This week Justin was looking for a palette cleanser, and decided to go with the 1999 Revelation Records debut by Gameface. Every Last Time was the bands third album, and features their biggest single "My Star". Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: The Pirate Song by Gameface My Star by Gameface Boy Wonder by Gameface | |||
| SKAUGUST: Album Minus Band by Bomb the Music Industry! (2005) | 19 Aug 2026 | 01:44:35 | |
We wrap up our SKAUGUST by tackling the debut album from Bomb the Music Industry! Dylan was given the year 2005 and much like the last episode, this is the dark days for ska. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Blow Your Brains Out on Live TV!!! by Bomb the Music Industry! Big Plans of Sleeping In by Bomb the Music Industry! I'm a Panic Bomb, Baby! by Bomb the Music Industry! | |||
| The Guestlist with Drug Country | 13 Aug 2026 | 01:10:16 | |
This week joining Justin is longtime friend of the show, John Russell of the band Drug Country. He is here to talk about 5 of his favorite obscure / lesser known albums. Also Dylan is here too! Drug Country has a new album called Country Drugs coming out on Self Aware Records - https://selfawarerecords.bandcamp.com/album/country-drugs Drug Country Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbvZ_CTEYuN/ Song clips: Watch the Charm by Drug Country High School by Golden Apples It's a Fucked Up World by House of Freaks Off White by Solids Patrice by Simon Finn Birdseed by Merce Lemon | |||
| SKAUGUST: Radical Departure by Ranking Roger (1988) | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:28:54 | |
It's SKAUGUST! We kick off our yearly tradition with Justin's pick from the year 1988. This was a very bad year for ska, hence why we are talking about Ranking Roger's debut solo album, Radical Departure (a record that can barely be called ska.) Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Falling Down by Ranking Roger So Excited by Ranking Roger Mono Gone to Stereo by Ranking Roger | |||
| The Guestlist with Ways Away | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:34:11 | |
Welcome to the Guestlist, where Justin has on guests...to make lists. This week Justin is joined by Sergie Loobkoff of the bands Ways Away, Samiam, and Knapsack. Sergie chose the prompt of "favorite albums" so we are talking about a few different styles of music from hardcore, thrash, folk, indie, and shoegaze. Ways Away - The Noise Pollution Series Vol. 2: I Should Have Brought a Gun - https://www.noisereal.com/product/ways-away-noise-pollution-series-volume-2-i-should-have-brought-a-gun Ways Away Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waysawayband/?hl=en Song Clips: I Should Have Brought a Gun by Ways Away Starpower by Sonic Youth Stars and Stripes by Circle Jerks Son of Mustang Ford by Swervedriver A Lesson in Violence by Exodus Things Behind the Sun by Nick Drake | |||
| Electrify Me by The Plugz (1979) | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:26:25 | |
This week Dylan was assigned the year 1979, and decided to pull out a deep cut. He selected the early LA punk band The Plugz and their debut album, Electrify Me. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: A Gain - A Loss by The Plugz Satisfied Die by The Plugz La Bamba by The Plugz | |||
| The Pillars of Humanity by The Crucified (1991) | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:34:45 | |
This week we are checking a big one off of our list. Justin was given the year 1991, and selected The Pillars of Humanity. This was the final album for Fresno, CA based crossover thrash band, The Crucified. This record is often sited as one of the most important Christian hardcore / metal bands of all time, but how does it stand up to our taste today. This week Dylan is going back to the Baltimore hardcore well for the year 2007. We are talking about the debut full length, Prepare to Be Let Down by Ruiner. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Dylan Hensley and the Major Awards Band - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Intro / Hateworld by The Crucified It's All About Fear by The Crucified Mindbender by The Crucified | |||
| Prepare to Be Let Down by Ruiner (2007) | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:29:26 | |
This week Dylan is going back to the Baltimore hardcore well for the year 2007. We are talking about the debut full length, Prepare to Be Let Down by Ruiner. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod New Major Awards Single "Baby Steps" - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Prepare to Be Let Down / Bottom Line: Fuck You by Ruiner The Lives We Fear by Ruiner Kiss That Motherfucker Good Night by Ruiner | |||
| The Guestlist with It's You! It's Me! And There's Dancing! | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:22:15 | |
Justin is back with The Guestlist, the show where he has on guests...to make lists. Joining Justin this week is Catherine, Kai, and Cxh of the Portland post-hardcore / screamo / emo / post everything band It's You! It's Me! And There's Dancing! Their prompt was favorite albums and this one is jammed pack with interesting and fun choices. https://itsyouitsmeandtheresdancing.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsyouitsmeandtheresdancing/ Song clips: Ruminate // Ward by It's You! It's Me! And There's Dancing! Moving Principle by Ceremony Young Hearts Spark Fire by Japandroids Melba by Jeff Rosenstock Bunnies by Horse the Band Emma Discovery by The Anniversary $59.95 by Zegota Propeller by Tubelord National Forest by Starsdontmeananything A Little Bit of Solidarity Goes a Long Way by And So I Watched You From Afar | |||
| Die Kreuzen by Die Kreuzen (1984) | 15 Jul 2026 | 01:11:37 | |
This week Justin was assigned the year 1984 and decided to get weird with it. We are talking about Wisconsin hardcore band, Die Kreuzen and their debut full length album. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod New Major Awards Single "Baby Steps" - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Rumors by Die Kreuzen In School by Die Kreuzen Pain / Sick People by Die Kreuzen | |||
| Nonstop Feeling by Turnstile (2015) | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:24:35 | |
Get out your torches and pitchforks because the Hensley Boyz are talking about Turnstile! Dylan was given the year 2015 to come back from hiatus with, and he selected the debut full length, Nonstop Feeling, from the biggest hardcore band on the planet. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod New Major Awards Single "Baby Steps" - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Gravity by Turnstile Fazed Out by Turnstile Can't Deny It by Turnstile | |||
| The Guestlist with The Give & Take | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:24:46 | |
The Guestlist is Justin's solo side project where he invites guests on...to make lists! Joining Justin this week is returning guest Gibran Colbert. Gibran plays solo under the moniker, The Give & Take, and played drums in the band Expert Timing. For this episode we are talking about Gibran's favorite obscure / lesser known artists. https://thegiveandtake.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/thegiveandtakeband Song clips: 925 by The Give & Take This Could Have Been a Dance Dance Revolution, But Now It's Just a Dance by Rory The Strongest Man Alive by My Hotel Year At It's Finest by Watashi Wa It's Been a Long Time Since I Smelled Beautiful by Look Mexico Take Me, Seriously by One Small Step for Landmines | |||
| The Guestlist with The Discover Tab | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:25:52 | |
Justin is back with his solo side project The Guestlist, where he has on guests....to make lists. Joining Justin is Dan Gorman, writer of the newsletter The Discover Tab. Dan was given the obscure / lesser known prompt and chose 5 records for us to talk about. Lots of skate punk / pop punk, as well as some surprises. https://thediscovertab.substack.com/ Song clips: West Chester Rock City by Plow United Braindead by Assorted Jelly Beans Rockstars Airplains (Always Crash) by Donuts 'n Glory Lighters by Plow United Rock Past It by Scratching Post Sophomore by De La Hoya | |||
| Birthday Spanking: Time 2 Shine by E-Town Concrete (1997) | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:29:16 | |
It's time for another Birthday Spanking! Dylan's birthday is coming up, so Justin chose the record in which to punish him. We've got a doozy today. We are discussing the NJ rap / hardcore band E-Town Concrete and their debut album, Time 2 Shine. This is a controversial album, and may be a controversial episode for some. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Nothanx by E-Town Concrete Cycles by E-Town Concrete End of the Rainbow by E-Town Concrete | |||
| Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God by Blacklisted (2008) | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:04:16 | |
This week Justin was given the year 2008 and selected the breakthrough sophomore album, Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God by Philly hardcore band, Blacklisted. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Stations by Blacklisted I Am Weighing Me Down by Blacklisted Memory Layne by Blacklisted | |||
| Best Worst Over Under: Ramones | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:52:26 | |
We are back with everyone's favorite message board game; Best Worst Over Under! For this game you select an artist's best album, worst album, most overrated, and most underrated record. We are tackling the Ramones entire discography, and leads to some very surprising picks. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Judy is a Punk by Ramones Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment by Ramones Eat That Rat by Ramones I'm Not Jesus by Ramones Mama's Boy by Ramones Sheena is a Punk Rocker by Ramones I Wanna Live by Ramones Highest Trails Above by Ramones | |||
| The Guestlist with Hedge | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:03:53 | |
Justin is back with his solo side project The Guestlist, where he has on guests....to make lists. Joining Justin this week is Christopher of the Massachusetts indie/punk band Hedge. Hedge released their excellent new EP, Freeze Frame High Five earlier this year, and is here to discuss his favorite obscure / lesser known albums. Hedge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hedgebandma/ Hedge Bandcamp: https://hedgebandma.bandcamp.com/album/freeze-frame-high-five Song Clips: Hey Dude by Hedge | |||
| Miami by The Gun Club (1982) | 20 May 2026 | 01:27:49 | |
This week we are back for some summertime scaries. Dylan was assigned the year 1982, and selected the sophomore album by The Gun Club. One of the innovators of punk blues, with a dash of rockabilly and goth rock, The Gun Club constantly changed membership, besides the main singer and songwriter Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Steve Long Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-cover-divorce-legal-fees Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Carry Home by The Gun Club Like Calling Up Thunder by The Gun Club Texas Serenade by The Gun Club | |||
| Ha! Ha! Ha! by Ultravox! (1977) | 13 May 2026 | 01:33:33 | |
This week we are diving back into the first wave of UK punk. Justin was given the year 1977 and selected the second Ultravox! album of the year, Ha! Ha! Ha! Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Rockwrok by Ultravox! The Frozen Ones by Ultravox! The Man Who Dies Every Day by Ultravox! | |||
| The Earth is Flat by Supertouch (1990) | 06 May 2026 | 01:40:30 | |
Dylan was assigned the year 1990 to draw from, and selected the lone full length album from New York post hardcore band Supertouch. Known for being innovative for the scene they were part of, Supertouch were so different from their contemporaries this record became legendary. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Engine by Supertouch What If by Supertouch Vendor by Supertouch | |||
| Brainworms II: Swear to Me by Brainworms (2009) | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:16:27 | |
It was Justin's turn to decide what we talked about, and was given the year 2009. It was a year chock full of "not that album though" picks, but we landed on the Richmond post hardcore band Brainworms and their only true full length album. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Let's Be Honest by Brainworms Jay's Big Date by Brainworms Which Words by Brainworms | |||
| Bend Sinister by The Fall (1986) | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:31:44 | |
What's up posers? It was Dylan's turn this week to be assigned a year, and he was given the year 1986. He decided to finally rip the band aid off and we are tackling The Fall. We are discussing their 9th studio album Bend Sinister, a record that was considered their most commercial at the time. Be warned, there will be lots of Mark E. Smith impressions. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: R.O.D. by The Fall Dktr. Faustus by The Fall Mr. Pharmacist by The Fall | |||
| When the Smoke Clears by Foundation (2011) | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:11:09 | |
This week Justin selected the lone full length album by Atlanta straightedge hardcore band, Foundation. Released in 2011, Foundation were an extremely hyped band at the time. Was it deserved and what ever happened to them? Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Purple Heart by Foundation Anthem for Redemption by Foundation The Sound of Arson by Foundation | |||
| The Guestlist with Oklahoma Lefty | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:21:58 | |
We are back with another episode of Justin's solo spin off series. This week friend of the show Dave Brown (Oklahoma Lefty, One Band 5 Songs) joins us to discuss his favorite albums released in the 2000's. https://oklahomalefty.substack.com/ Song clips: | |||
| Soda Pop * Rip Off by Slant 6 (1994) | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:19:04 | |
After a week off we are back with an episode on a deeper cut from the year 1994. Dylan was given the year and he selected the riot grrrl adjacent band Slant 6, and their debut album Soda Pop * Rip Off. From Washington, DC, Slant 6 were part of the thriving Dischord scene in a punk rock Forrest Gump sort of way. Please Kill Me Slant 6 Article - https://pleasekillme.com/slant-6/ Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Don't You Ever by Slant 6 Double Edged Knife by Slant 6 Time Expired by Slant 6 | |||
| Patreon Previews: Extra Play - Chesterfield King by Jawbreaker | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:59:14 | |
No regular episode this week as Justin is moving and Dylan is about to leave town. Here is a free copy of our Extra Play series for you to sample. Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. | |||
| Nightmares by From Ashes Rise (2003) | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:17:06 | |
This weeks episode is sponsored by Jason W, writer of the newsletter Songs About Chocolate and Girls. He selected for us to discuss the 2003 and final From Ashes Rise album, Nightmares. It's all butt flaps and back patches this week as we dive into crust. https://songsabout.substack.com/ instagram.com/salbuscemapunchenthusiast Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Reaction by From Ashes Rise Nightmares by From Ashes Rise Bloodlust by From Ashes Rise | |||
| St. Paddy's Special: The Hungry Mile by The Go Set (2006) | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:05:18 | |
Top o' the mornin'! We are back with our yearly celebration of Celtic punk. Since we have already covered the Dropkick Murphy's, Flogging Molly, and The Pogues, we are already out of the Celtic punk bands you've actually heard of. We are talking about the Australian Celtic punk band, The Go Set, and their sophomore album from 2006, The Hungry Mile. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Jig of Slurs / Bordeaux by The Go Set Davey by The Go Set Union Man by The Go Set | |||
| The Guestlist with Tim PopKid | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:50:56 | |
Welcome to the second episode of The Guestlist, Justin's new solo series where he invites guests on to...make lists. We are joined by Tim PopKid, co-owner of PopKid Records, writer of the blog I Buy Way Too Many Records, and co-host of the podcast Perfectly Excellent. Tim was tasked with selecting his top favorite obscure / lesser known artists. Lots of international bands discussed here, so get your pen and paper ready because you're gonna want to write these down. https://www.popkid.com https://www.ibuywaytoomanyrecords.com/ https://linktr.ee/TimPopKid For suggestions on future list prompts or guests please reach out to us at punklottopod@gmail.com or our voicemail line at 202-688-PUNK Or you can DM one of our social media pages at https://linktr.ee/punklottopod patreon.com/punklottopod for access too all of our bonus audio Song Clips: Handshake by Chestnut Road Untied by Him Kerosene I Care and Think About You Every Night, I Swear by Chester Copperpot 2 1/2 Ft. Soul by Doo Rag Mallory by Bum Chestnut Road by Broccoli Sister by Cigaretteman Living in Lines by Statues | |||
| Blood, Sweat, and No Tears by Sick of It All (1989) | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:18:01 | |
We are back to tackle a golden calf. We are discussing the debut album from New York hardcore legends, Sick of It All. Blood, Sweat, and No Tears was released in 1989, and served as the template for NYHC in the 90's. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: The Blood and the Sweat by Sick of It All Clobberin' Time / Pay the Price by Sick of It All Injustice System by Sick of It All | |||
| Blondie by Blondie (1976) | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:18:41 | |
This week we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of proto-punk / proto-new wave band Blondie, and their first album. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: X Offender by Blondie In the Sun by Blondie Rip Her to Shreds by Blondie | |||
| The Guestlist with Noise Real | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:13:13 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the Punk Lotto Pod spin-off series. On this show, Justin Hensley will invite on guests to make a list based on a prompt. To kick things off we are joined by Noise Real Records founders Justin Martin and Kevin Clark to discuss their new 7" series, Noise Pollution, which kicks off the first volume with the legendary Cursive. They were tasked with each choosing their top 3 all time favorite albums, and we had a fun conversation. Noise Real Website: https://www.noisereal.com/ Noise Real Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noiserealrecords/ For suggestions on future list prompts or guests please reach out to us at punklottopod@gmail.com or our voicemail line at 202-688-PUNK Or you can DM one of our social media pages at https://linktr.ee/punklottopod patreon.com/punklottopod for access too all of our bonus audio Song Clips: The Recluse (Slow) by Cursive Master of Puppets by Metallica Breed by Nirvana Merchandise by Fugazi Latin Roots by Fugazi The Doorway by Neurosis Do You Still Hate Me? by Jawbreaker | |||
| The Drama of Alienation by J Church (1996) | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:12:15 | |
This week is a Patreon sponsored episode, brought to you by our good buddy Justin. He told us to choose any J Church album, and we selected their 1996 Honest Don's debut, The Drama of Alienation. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: A Simple Gesture by J Church Alone When She Dies by J Church Undisputed King of Nothing by J Church | |||
| My Bloody Valentine's Day: Souvlaki by Slowdive (1993) | 11 Feb 2026 | 01:13:27 | |
It's My Bloody Valentine's Day! The time of year where we take a look at the shoegaze genre. Dylan was given the year 1993 and he selected the second Slowdive album, Souvlaki. This record is considered a classic today, but how was it received when it came out? Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Alison by Slowdive 40 Days by Slowdive When the Sun Hits by Slowdive | |||
| Silence by Blindside (2002) | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:15:31 | |
Dylan was given the year 2002 and he was feeling nostalgic, so we are talking about the major label debut by Swedish post-hardcore / hard rock band Blindside. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Caught a Glimpse by Blindside Pitiful by Blindside Sleepwalking by Blindside | |||
| Up on the Sun by Meat Puppets (1985) | 28 Jan 2026 | 01:12:54 | |
We are discussing the 1985 near disaster of a record by the Meat Puppets. This was the bands third studio album and they wanted to make a psychedelic epic. That didn't wind up happening, and we discuss whether that was a good thing or not. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Up on the Sun by Meat Puppets Away by Meat Puppets Swimming Ground by Meat Puppets | |||
| Dark Thoughts by Dark Thoughts (2016) | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:04:06 | |
We are back with our first regular episode of 2026, and we are hopping on the trend of looking back at the year 2016. We are discussing the debut album from Philly Ramones tribute, Dark Thoughts. How do they compare to the other Ramones-core bands out there? We find out. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: Identity Crisis by Dark Thoughts I Won't Say Nothin' by Dark Thoughts The Sound by Dark Thoughts | |||
| Bookenders: Set Your Goals by CIV (1995) | 14 Jan 2026 | 01:12:44 | |
Dylan is out of town this week, so we are releasing this month's Bookender in the main feed. Bookenders is the once a month show were Justin and Dave Brown discuss an album through the lens of it's first and last song. This month we are talking about the debut full length from the post Gorilla Biscuits band, CIV. Set Your Goals was released in 1995 on Atlantic Records, and resulted in the minor hit "Can't Wait One Minute More". We are taking a look at the opening title track, as well as the stripped down closer "Don't Got to Prove It". All episodes of Bookenders are available for free at patreon.com/punklottopod and oklahomalefty.substack.com https://patreon.com/punklottopod https://oklahomalefty.substack.com/ Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song clips featured on this episode: intro / outro - Choices Made by CIV Set Your Goals by CIV Don't Got to Prove It by CIV | |||
| Top 20 Albums of 2025 | 07 Jan 2026 | 03:16:01 | |
We are back from our holiday hiatus to discuss the top 20 albums of 2025 that we loved. Lots of stuff here and the episode is over 3 hours long, so there should be plenty here that we hope you'll like. Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the show Join our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month. You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopod Major Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.com Merch Shop - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shop Podcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopod Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Song Clips: Regrets by Moving Targets Ten Miles Tall by Ganser July by Ex-Void When Your Heart is Broken by Bob Mould Mitt by Model Martel Snowflakes by Dropkick Paynes Prairie by Evening Standards UFO by Wife Patrol New Best Friend by Deadguy I'm in Over My Head by Ben Nichols Watch Me Bleed by Radioactivity Waste My Time by Sick Things Lost in a Daze by Ryan Allen Hello Gallows by Plosivs Wounds by Reds The Crushing Weight of Failure by Serrate Judges 19:22-29 by The Austerity Program Boomer Rang by Swami John Reis Embers by Catharsis Care Less by Superchunk | |||