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The Paranoid Squirrel

Armitage
Punk Music
Punk Rock
Rock Radio UK
Rock Music
The Damned
Music
The Paranoid Squirrel Rock Show
Stereotypes
The Real Sickies
Call Of the Wild Festival
London
Motörhead
Motorhead
UK Subs
David Johansson
Sex Pistols
Christmas
Ramones
Gypsy Pistoleros
Edwina Bayard

For the best in Punk, Junk & Glunk.

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Acweorna! Episode 1087 finds The Paranoid Squirrel rummaging through the Squirrel Dray for another hour of new and classic stuff, forgotten gems, Covers Corner and musical interconnectedness.

With the final Bank Holiday of the summer disappearing in... more

Acweorna!

This week we discover that sometimes I’ve heard a song before without actually realising it, which sends us from 20/20 to Professor and The Madman and onwards to Sweden’s Skallbank, one of the bands I’ll hopefully be seeing at next year’s ... more

Acweorna! 🐿️

This week’s hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk takes in brand new releases, forthcoming albums, punk rock history, forgotten gems, gig and tour news, a bit of Beckenham interconnectedness and the usual musical rabbit holes that somehow lead fr... more

Acweorna!

Episode 1084 of The Paranoid Squirrel is packed with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand-new releases with classics, covers, lost demos and a fair amount of musical interconnectedness.

This week Compare & Contrast gets a work... more

Acweorna! After last week's Power Pop & Punk Special, normal service is well and truly resumed as The Paranoid Squirrel returns with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk.

This week's show is packed with brand-new releases, punk classics, exclusive tra... more

Acweorna! This week, The Paranoid Squirrel celebrates the irresistible meeting point of punk rock attitude and infectious pop melodies with a full hour of classic and contemporary Power Pop. From pioneering favourites such as The Boys, Buzzcocks and ... more

Acweorna! This week it's another whistle-stop tour through the best in Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand new releases with forgotten gems and a few welcome surprises along the way.

There's fresh music from The Volcanics, Diamond Dogs, Mauro & The Mob... more

Acweorna! Here’s this week’s playlist….

01 Phil Lynott – Talk In ’79 – Solo In Soho – Vertigo

02 The Wildhearts – 29x The Pain – Fishing For More Luckies – EastWest Records

03 Sonic Youth – Ça Plane Pour Moi – Freedom Of Choice – Caroline Records more

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Les Backyard Babies
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Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1061
Duncan Reid
Musician, from Duncan Reid and the Big Heads
Duncan Reid and the Big Heads
Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1059
Billy Hopeless
Musical project lead featured in interview segment
Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1057
Billy Buster Shuffle
Member of The Buster Shuffle
The Buster Shuffle
Episode: Griff Rocks! 27-01-27 ft. Armitage Smith
Phil Smiths
Patreon supporter and guest on this episode
Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1049
Giz Butt
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Janus Stark
Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1046
Mick Griffin
Guest host coming from Bendigo, Australia
Janus Stark (associated with episode as guest host)
Episode: The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1046
Armitage Smith
Rock Radio UK DJ, pseudonym for Paranoid Squirrel
Rock Radio UK
Episode: Griff Rocks! ft. Armitage Smith
Brian Damage
Australian comedian and musician, member of Pear Shape and The Wrinkle Peekers
Pear Shape, The Wrinkle Peekers
Episode: Griff Rocks! ft. Armitage Smith

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Armitage Schmitt
Host of The Paranoid Squirrel Rock Show; central figure driving most episodes with lively commentary and music curation.

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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1049
Q: What was the first record you bought?
The guest describes buying Gary Glitter's record on the Bell label as a formative moment, saving money and purchasing it at a Croydon shop, marking the start of a lifelong collecting habit.

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What is The Paranoid Squirrel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy music show focused on punk, rock, and underground scenes driven by a DJ-host who curates a dynamic mix of tracks, live gig chatter, and nostalgia. Episodes blend track-by-track commentary, gig announcements, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with recurring segments like Covers Corner and live-recording banter. The host often weaves in personal stories, regional scenes across the UK, and updates on archival releases, creating a lively, radio-show vibe that feels both nostalgic and current for devoted punk and retro rock fans. A standout aspect is the rotating co-hosts and guest contributors who bring additional perspectives while the host anchors the pace with punchy banter and enthusiastic music curation, making it easy for list... more

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1. Les Backyard Babies
2. Duncan Reid
3. Billy Hopeless
4. Billy Buster Shuffle
5. Phil Smiths
6. Giz Butt
7. Mick Griffin
8. Armitage Smith

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