Billy Bragg

Referenced in 4 episodes

#253: In The Weeds In The Woods

April 24, 2026

Scott hosts from the North Woods with poor internet connection while Ben and Gabe join remotely to discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, where Scott won their prediction contest with Iron Maiden, Ben scored with Joy Division/New Order and Oasis, and Gabe picked up points for Billy Idol and Phil Collins despite initially choosing the latter under false pretenses about Genesis not being inducted. They also debate the merits of the new 45 RPM vinyl pressing of Local H's "As Good as Dead" 30th anniversary edition, announce an upcoming Toadies tour (with one cancelled Asbury Park date), and rank their favorite weed songs including Paul McCartney's "Let Me Roll It," Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," and Afroman's "Because I Got High.\

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#196: Jesse Malin

November 8, 2024

Musician Jesse Malin discusses his music career, from early punk bands to going solo, as well as challenges he's faced including a rare spinal stroke he suffered in 2021. Malin talks about his friendships and collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer, and Martin Scorsese. The episode closes with Malin and the hosts each sharing some of their favorite songs by The Clash.

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#195: Pounding the Vote and Rocking the Pavement

November 1, 2024

In this podcast episode, Scott and his friends discuss the new Pavement documentary and share their favorite Pavement songs. They also talk about the upcoming US midterm elections and express concern about the possibility of Trump winning again in 2024.

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#180: Vic Bondi

July 19, 2024

Vic Bondi, punk rock veteran of bands like Articles of Faith and Jones Very, discusses his 40-year music career, the Chicago punk scene in the 80s, and his viral essay "The Last Fourth of July". Bondi expresses deep pessimism about the direction of the country, predicting the U.S. will become a fascist one-party state under Trump, and voices concerns about climate change going unchecked by Republicans. The hosts and Bondi also discuss their favorite 70s punk songs from bands like the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Television and Blondie.

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