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Public Record

Public Record
Flipper
Pere Ubu
The Feelies
Françoise Hardy
Butthole Surfers
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Ted Falconi
The Fall
British Empire
Paid For It
Disco
Colonialism
Elvis Costello
High Strangeness
Yeah Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah Scene
Gibby Haynes
Paul Leary
Chester Brown
Echo & the Bunnymen
Taste Of Honey

Public Record is a community-funded cultural organization documenting independent music, art, and culture through original programming, public presentations, and physical goods. We produce audio and visual programs, live presentations, and physical editions that place performances, conversations, and ideas on record, so they don't disappear.

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Henry Rollins established his heavy music bonafides with groups like Black Flag and Rollins Band, but these days, the author, radio host, and hardcore record collector is more focused on archiving the music of punk's golden age. Case in point, the re... more

They have one of the most recognizable logos in punk rock history. But how did it come together? Tune in to hear Steve DePace of Flipper discuss the band’s legendary “fish” logo.

Guitarist and co-founder Ted Falconi created the iconic cross-eyed fis... more

Welcome to Public Broadcast, the brand new podcast feed from Public Record Online, brought to you by listeners like you and our sponsor, Hello Merch. Formerly known as WASTOIDS, Public Record is your home for art, culture and music—not optimized for ... more

On this episode of The Spindle, Marc and John break down A Taste of Honey's "Boogie Oogie Oogie." They describe how Janice-Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble brough this disco—or is it funk?—classic into being. 🎧 Subscribe to Wastoids for more deep dive... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Rollins
Musician, spoken word artist, author and former Black Flag frontman
Public Record guest
Episode: Henry Rollins: On Record
Steve DePace
Member of Flipper, interviewee discussing the band's origins and artwork
Flipper
Episode: The Origin Story of Flipper's Logo | Live at Lincoln
Sean Lennon
Musician and collaborator, member of The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The Claypool Lennon Delirium, The Great Parrot Ox and The Golden Age of Empathy
Episode: Sean Lennon Discusses Les Claypool, Yoko Ono, and AI | Public Broadcast
Marc Maron
Stand-up comedian and podcaster
WTF with Marc Maron
Episode: Marc Maron: "I Was Very Connected to Certain T-Shirts" | T-Time With Perry Shall
Sook-Yin Lee
Canadian musician and filmmaker and former MuchMusic DJ
Self
Episode: Sook-Yin Lee on Paying For It | Music News Special Report
Tom Stern
Filmmaker and interviewee
Filmmaker
Episode: The Wildest Band Ever to Come Out of Texas | WASTOIDS TV
Simon Weinstein
Filmmaker and interviewee
Filmmaker
Episode: The Wildest Band Ever to Come Out of Texas | WASTOIDS TV
Gibby Haynes
Frontman of the Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Episode: The Wildest Band Ever to Come Out of Texas | WASTOIDS TV
Paul Leary
Guitarist of the Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Episode: The Wildest Band Ever to Come Out of Texas | WASTOIDS TV

Host

Marc Masters
Host of The Spindle Podcast; multiple episodes with The Spindle and related projects

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Spindle Podcast

    Marc and John have both great musical knowledge and chemistry. I listen to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @OHKIV
    United States2 years ago
  • My favourite pop cult

    Really love everything they’re doing over at Wastoids. More Click Vortex please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Nida
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Spindle

    Listened to the debut Spindle show tonight (11/20/22], yes I am forever behind: great hosts, great material. Two thumbs up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macchiaroni
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the Nilsson talks Nilsson episodes!

    Love the Nilsson talks Nilsson episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A M Y G
    United States4 years ago
  • WASTOIDS forever

    this podcast saved my life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rottenblasphemy
    United States5 years ago

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The mix of music history with subculture analysis resonates with fans and newcomers alike.
Listeners praise the show for deep dives and nostalgia hits across eras.
Marc and John have great musical knowledge and chemistry, a strong duo energy.

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#227
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Henry Rollins: On Record
Q: How do you interpret punk's role in the cultural moment and its ongoing appeal?
The guest explains that punk remains influential because it carried a raw authenticity and a DIY ethos that resonates across generations; the cultural moment it created continues to attract listeners who seek unfiltered, energetic music and attitudes.
The Origin Story of Flipper's Logo | Live at Lincoln
Q: Could you tell me a little bit about how that image came into existence?
Steve explains that Ted Falconi, an art school alumni and founding member, conceived both the album cover and the logo, drawing from his art background and multidisciplinary interests, which set the visual tone for Flipper from the outset.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Record

What is Public Record about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets listeners who crave deep dives into independent music, art, and culture, often pairing musical history with sharp cultural analysis. Episodes frequently center on iconic tracks, influential bands, and the people behind innovative projects, while also weaving in broader tech, media, and subculture conversations. A notable strength is assembling perceptive, opinionated hosts who trade insights about sound, scene, and storytelling, plus occasional guests ranging from musicians to filmmakers and comic creators. The format is informed, playful, and occasionally piecemeal, which can yield fresh takes on familiar subjects and surprising connections across genres. This makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful debates, ... more

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Public Record launched 5 years ago and published 274 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Public Record include:

1. Henry Rollins
2. Steve DePace
3. Sean Lennon
4. Marc Maron
5. Sook-Yin Lee
6. Tom Stern
7. Simon Weinstein
8. Gibby Haynes

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