
726: #726 - Fests, Fests, and Fests!
Em and John talk Em's new NoFX article, Fest, CBGB fest, Slayer, the Damned, and Afroman's appeal
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Punknews.org contributors turn a critical eye on the week's most notable stories, offering commentary, insight, a few cool songs, and hopefully a little humor.

Em and John talk Em's new NoFX article, Fest, CBGB fest, Slayer, the Damned, and Afroman's appeal

Em, Sam, and John talk the rock hall results, the Afrika Bambaataa quagmire, Kat Moss' new solo show, new Bouncing Souls, and more stuff!

Em and John talk John's high concept, and ultimate failed, April Fool's strategy.

David from the Casualties stops by to talk the band's new album!

Sam and John talk the current vinyl book, Nofx's conflict, Live Nation, Vinnie Vincent's new business model, and more!

The crew wishes Jello a quick recovery. Also discussed, the end of Punk in the park and Rock Hall of Fame inductions.

Joe Lally stops by to talk the debut of his new project- Joe Lally, Yanni (Stinking Lizaveta), and Jason (Hot Snakes). Their debut show is M...

Dani Miller of Surfbort stops by to talk her new album 'Reality Star!'

John rants even more while Em listens. There is breaking news about the whole DK at Punk in the Park thing, though. Also covered- Home Front...

John is back! He yaps for two hours while Em listens, bemused. Topics covered- Green Day at the super bowl, Morrissey, Kim Gordon, and a bun...

Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 stops by to talk with Sam and Em!

Summer Soiree 9 is announced! It is a Clash tribute with Kepi Ghoulie, Ara and Jay of the Slackers, Danbert Nobacon, the Droogettes, and Dra...

Em Moore plays the hottest tracks of January 2026 for you so you don't have to do the work yourself, you lazy potato!

John and Em pay tribute to the great Sly Dunbar. Also covered- Kanye's apology, Green Day's cover of Heroes, cool new Slackers tunes, and mo...

It's a big news week. Em and John talk the Nofx conflict, Mosswood Meltdown, green day playing the superbowl, Dropkick Murphys protesting IC...

Em and John talk the closing of the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, the new Surfbort single, bandcamp banning A.I. junk, and more!

Em, Sam, and John talk Morrissey's comeback, the new Gladie LP, Bottom of the Hill closing, Narduwar's award, and more!

Sam, Em, and John look back on 2025, play some tunes, and guestimate 2026.

It is our annual Christmas episode! The crew talks the sale of Jello's car, social media "influencers," and play a bunch of Christmas tunes!

Em, Sam, and John talk Jello's car, the Jane's Addiction reconciliation, the new AFI track, and the new P Diddy documentary.

November brings you all the raddest tunes from November 2025! Listen up, dweeb!

Ara of the Slackers stops by to talk about his upcoming book, fist fighting with the audience, and his 2026 plans! He sticks around to talk...

As per the twice annual tradition, Ricky and John catch up after record store day... and talk, what else? Records, records, and more records...

Sam, Em, and John catch up post-Thanksgiving talking news including Danzig playing all Elvis tunes, Morrissey's recent escapades, the new Ho...

Sit down and shut up and let Em Moore play the hotttttest tracks from October 2025 for you!

Mike of Fucked Up stops by to talk the new Fucked up record- the mighty 'Year of the Goat'! Plus, Em and John cover the news including Jimmy...

Howard Wuelfing of The Slickee Boys, Half Japanese, and Underheaven stops by to talk his new archival zine book Descenes and Discords; An An...

Roddy Bottum of Faith no More stops by to talk his new book!

Em plays the coolest tracks from September 2025!

Jayniac Jr stops by and talks the group's new release and the news!

Em Moore plays the hottest tracks from August. Listen up!

Dealbreaker stops by to talk their new album. Also covered- PHNX fest, Nardwuar, and other stuff!

Em and John pat themselves on the back for #700. They also talk PRB being canceled for 2026, the new Damned album, Vial, and the statement b...

The Mega bash

Punknews Podcast #700 is next week. So, Em and John take it easy before the mania that is next week and talk recent shows and a little bit o...

Em and John talk the new Circle Jerks reissue, Coachella, and play some weird Pamela Anderson trivia game.

Ema nd John record at like 11am. It's weird.

Dagger Polyester stops by to talk their new album. Also, Em tries to explain MCR to John. Tries.

Em and John talk gigs they've recently seen, or will see, including MCR, David Lee Roth, Billy Idil, Joan Jett, and Vivian Girls

Em and John freestyle on the news and Sabrina Carpenter. Also discussed- hotness and art.

Maura Weaver stops by to talk her cool new record, 'Strange Devotion.'

James of the POGUES stops by to talk the upcoming 'Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash' tour, playing in the Nips, playing with Joe Strummer, and that...

John talks about Summer Soiree 8 - Dwarves, Schoolly D, The Noid, Lips of Kohl, Pink Soap, Henry Thugsworth and the Severinator. It was asto...

Sam and Em chop it up!

Andy of Sell the Heart records and Tsunami Bomb talks Sellt he Heart Records fest, this weekend!

Em, John, and Chris Barrett talk the passing of Ozzy and the passing of Bill Chamberlain. Also discussed- Scowl's upcoming tour, Descendents...

Em and John talk about the Descendents getting their album back, the end of Fyre Fest, Jane's addiciton, and more

Em plays the coolest tunes from June! Listen up!

Sam and John talk the sale of Fat Wreck Chords

Em plays the hottest hits from the Spring!