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Destroy! The Influence of Punk.

Richard Smith, BRB Studios, Inc.
Punk Movement
Electronic Music
Cabaret Voltaire
Anarchy
Depeche Mode
Graphic Design
Mute Records
Punk Rock
Societal Decline
Music Videos
DIY Ethos
Techno
Sex Pistols
Chaos
Miller-Zilmer Foundation
BRB Studios
Vaughan Oliver
Pixies
Punk
Sheffield

From the Sex Pistols to The Raincoats, the Ramones to the New York Dolls, the punk movement's impact on society is still being felt today. Host Richard Smith interviews the outsiders and misfits who drove this cultural revolution to discover what inspired them and what shaped their careers.

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Recent Guests

Denise Fahmy
Co-founder of Freedom in the Arts
Freedom in the Arts; Arts Council of Britain
Episode: “Speaking Without Permission”
Aja Monet
Poet and activist
Smoke Signal Studios (co-founder)
Episode: “Speaking Without Permission”
Steve Ignorant
A member of Crass, activist and musician
Crass
Episode: "Against the Machine"
Penny Rimbaud
Founding member of Crass, artist and writer
Crass
Episode: "Against the Machine"
Ana da Silva
Member of The Raincoats, musician and exiled Portuguese artist
The Raincoats
Episode: "When the World Caught Fire."
Gina Birch
Member of The Raincoats, musician and artist
The Raincoats
Episode: "When the World Caught Fire."
Jon Savage
Music journalist and cultural critic, author of The Secret Public.
Episode: “Jon Savage: resistance is not futile.”
Neville Brody
A revered designer of both the 20th and 21st centuries, known for his innovative approach to graphic design, shaping the visual landscape through influence from punk and Dadaism.
Brody Associates
Episode: “Neville Brody: leaving convention behind.”
Brendan Dawes
An innovative artist known for his work with generative art and NFTs.
Episode: “Brendan Dawes: on the edge of oblivion.”

Host

Richard Smith
Host of the show, conducting interviews and leading discussions on punk history, culture, and governance.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Love It!

    Great interviews with iconic artists and musicians. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cecilp__
    United Statesa year ago
  • great stuff

    every one a winner, great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stagaz
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great insight into the people who defined the 80’s that you don’t often hear from.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t.g.walter
    United Statesa year ago
  • You have to destroy to create!

    A great glance into the DIY ethos of punk and its influence on a generation of musicians, designers, and artists. Thoughtful conversations with cultural icons who helped shape and were shaped by the punk movement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    codeswitch
    United States2 years ago
  • Buddies chitchat about the old days

    If you know these guys and want to listen to war stories. Fine. If you want to learn about the cultural impact of British Punk read “England’s Dreaming” by Jon Savage.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gines Passmonte
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Accessible yet rigorous history that helps contextualize punk's wider social effects.
Great depth on DIY ethics and its impact beyond music.
A few episodes showcase a frank, passionate dive into governance and funding in the arts.
One review notes the show can feel like war stories from old days, suggesting it might not suit casual listeners seeking lighter content.
Thoughtful, archival-driven conversations with cultural icons who helped shape punk's influence.

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#13
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Apple Podcasts
#152
Sweden/Music
Apple Podcasts
#163
New Zealand/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#234
Ireland/Music/Music History

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“Spizz: the final frontier.”
Q: What do you think the future holds for Spizz?
I’m not a commercial businessman in music, and that’s never been the driving force for me.
“Spizz: the final frontier.”
Q: Did you feel like an outsider during the punk movement?
Yes, I felt I wasn't recognized and that we were never considered cool with the rough trade scene.
“Jon Savage: resistance is not futile.”
Q: What do you think about the Just Stop Oil movement and Extinction Rebellion?
Jon expresses caution about the efficacy of nonviolent forms of protest, remaining equivocal about their potential success.
“Jon Savage: resistance is not futile.”
Q: Do you think there will be a cultural revolution like punk again?
Jon is skeptical that such a specific cultural revolution will happen again due to the vastly different media landscape and the saturation of popular culture today.
“Jon Savage: resistance is not futile.”
Q: What do you think about Spotify, the streaming services, corporatization of music?
Jon mentions that while there are more people releasing records than ever, the real challenge lies in how to get attention in a crowded media landscape.

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Across episodes, conversations center on punk's enduring impact on culture, art, and politics, with a focus on how underground scenes navigated censorship, funding, and institutional power. Guests range from activists and poets to iconic musicians, highlighting DIY ethics, gender dynamics, and the global reach of punk. Notable strengths include rigorous historical context, integration of archival voices, and a clear DIY ethos that persists beyond a single moment in time. Listeners likely value thoughtful, agent-facing discussions about governance, funding, and the social implications of art in movement spaces.

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4. Penny Rimbaud
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6. Gina Birch
7. Jon Savage
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