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Mid Life Punk Podcast

Tom & Baz
Punk Rock
Code Break
Manchester Punk Festival
Zero Cost
Sex Pistols
Goo
Polar Bears In Purgatory
UK Punk Scene
Mexico
South Korea
Spain
Uruguay
Face Up
Splitbox
Indianapolis
Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Ecuador
Germany
Punk Music

Music and interviews with bands from across the global punk scene, all coming at you from Spondon in Derby, UK. Join us every week and get rad with the fat lads.

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We're down to the last 8. Not many of the original 12 punk pundits remain. It's hotting up, but is it coming home?

Our remaining guests are Josh (Character Actors), Willie Shango (The Papashangos), TJ Whittaker (77 Spears), Richard... more

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The second part of the Round of 16 (aka The Culling) is covered in this episode!

With our team managers Steve Potter & The Prisoner of Peterborough & Simon Bailey (off Das Kapitans), Benny Rabble (People's Poet), Josh Booth (Charac... more

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We're whittling 'em down like nobody's business now.

The first half of the Round of 16 is covered in this episode and features our intrepid correspondents TJ (77 Spears), Ross (Shackleford) Willie Shango (for the Papashangos), Rich... more

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Pour one out for some of the great (and not so great) bands/songs we learned to love in the group stages. Sadly, we lost 2 of our 12 participants in the Round of 32, so join us in commiserating them.

Things are hotting up now gang,... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Rolfe
Guitarist for Guinea Pigs, speaker on Group H selection and music research
Guinea Pigs
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026, Group H, Dave Rolfe, Guineapigs
Willie Shango
Founder member of The Papashangos
The Papashangos
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group G - Willie Shango, The Papashangos
Eddie French
Guest representing Punk Rock Elite Podcast
Punk Rock Elite Podcast
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026, Group E, Eddie French
Ross McWatt
Researcher selecting country reps for Group D
Off Shackleford
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group D, Ross Shackleford
TJ Whittaker
Musician, performer with 77 Spears
77 Spears
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group C, TJ Whittaker, 77 Spears
Josh Booth
Coach and manager of all four teams in Group B
Character Actors
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group B Josh Booth, Character Actors
Simon Das Kapitan
A leader in the Peterborough pop group scene, featured as the first guest
Das Kapitan
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group A- Simon Das Kapitan
Matt Vend
Singer-songwriter and poet from Africa, linked to All These Wasted Nuts
All These Wasted Nuts
Episode: MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group A- Simon Das Kapitan
Norwood Fisher
Record label impresario from Fishbone
Earshot Media / In a Nutshell Recordings
Episode: MLPP228 - Mad Tab

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Lol Shango
Host of the show, Papashangos member
Danny Barrett
Host of the show
Tom Sidwell
Host of Mid Life Punk Podcast, guide to guests and discussion

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    For anyone into the UK punk scene old and new. This show takes a light hearted look into music with some often humorous interviews with the industries finest and up and comers. that Scottish bloke they had on for a while has a really sexy accent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tattienose
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Top of the pods

    Two lovely lads. Bearded, but likeable. Great guests and sometimes great music. Poor geography lessons. App won’t let me give 4.5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Shit Stirrer
    Japan5 years ago
  • Fun podcast!!

    This is a very entertaining and educational podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruffdog113
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    This is a great podcast - very funny guys chatting about all things punk. Episode 18 is my favourite so far but they are all worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeckyJo230
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • not affiliated with this whatsoever

    nuanced, beautiful critiques and great chat with Tom and niallism (my favourite host)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShutUpGary
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests bring authentic scene insights and memorable stories
Great grounding in UK punk with entertaining banter
Consistently strong chemistry between hosts and guests
Lively, humorous takes on touring and DIY culture enhances listener engagement

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MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group D, Ross Shackleford
Q: Ross, which band did you give the honor of representing the United States in this World Cup?
I chose Joyce Manor based on ongoing personal listening preferences, prioritizing newer material from their latest release rather than chasing a legacy staple.
MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group B Josh Booth, Character Actors
Q: Let's have a listen to Nobro. What's the song called?
Nobro from Montreal, active since the mid-2010s, with the track La La (La La La) showcasing their energetic, Canadian punk sound and their album Set Your Pussy Free winning a Juno award.
MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group B Josh Booth, Character Actors
Q: Tell us about your Bosnia and Herzegovina band. Who are they, please?
The choice is Dubioza Kolektiv, a long-running Bosnian act described as a rock/punk-adjacent group with a 'Go Go Bordello' gypsy-punk vibe, known for their energetic performances and the track USA.
MLPP World Cup 2026 - Group B Josh Booth, Character Actors
Q: Josh, let's start with your first choice, mate.
Samad from Doha, a heavy English-language band with a name meaning eternal, represents Qatar, and their track Treachery's stands out as a powerful opener with a strong live potential.
MLPP214 - The Brokedowns
Q: What four artists would be on your Mount Rushmore of punk?
They name a mix of core influences, including Fugazi and Ian MacKaye, with other Chicago and punk acts contributing to a broad, era-spanning lineup that reflects both personal favorites and scene impact.

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A high-energy, DIY-focused punk podcast that blends long-form interviews with lively banter and vivid scene reporting. Across recent episodes, conversations frequently center on band origins, touring life, DIY release strategies, and the culture around UK and international punk scenes, with frequent guest appearances from working musicians, festival figures, and DIY promoters. Notable throughlines include candid stories about touring challenges, a strong emphasis on independent production and community, and a playful, irreverent tone that blends nostalgia with current scene insights. The format tends to mix deep-dive interviews with banter, live track play, and occasional debate or mock-competition segments that reveal behind-the-scenes fru... more

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1. Dave Rolfe
2. Willie Shango
3. Eddie French
4. Ross McWatt
5. TJ Whittaker
6. Josh Booth
7. Simon Das Kapitan
8. Matt Vend

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