In this episode, Liam sits down with Scott Eastman,
Greg Mytych, and Bryan Jones from Horace Pinker — the veteran punk band that’s been defying trends and expectations since the early 90s.

They talk about everything from growing up in their local punk scenes and surviving chaotic mosh pits to balancing day jobs with life on the road, DIY ethics, and why touring now is tougher than ever.

Expect stories about playing with Green Day, sharing dinner (and too many drinks) with Dave Grohl, and the bizarre fate of a Horace Pinker T-shirt once owned by Kurt Cobain.

New album Now and the Future is out now — a perfect excuse to dive back into a band that never lost sight of why they started doing this in the first place.

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In this episode of Punks Unknown, we shine a light on Iran’s underground punk scene through the story of Tof, a hardcore band fighting to keep punk alive under heavy restrictions.

This conversation explores:

• Growing up with music in a country where punk is considered “forbidden”

• Discovering bands like Metallica, Misfits, and Minor Threat through bootleg tapes and satellite TV

• The risks and realities of playing punk in Iran, from underground shows to government crackdowns

• The importance of international connections and DIY spirit in keeping the scene alive

  
  

TOF's journey is a raw reminder of punk’s power as resistance and connection across borders.

You can support TOF by visiting their Bandcamp page

Featuring a brand-new intro track by Michael Rigby — links to Mike’s music can be found via this link

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Recorded under the blistering sun at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, Liam chats with some of the best punk bands on the bill:

• Kid Kapichi
• Grade 2
• Cloud Nothings
• Press Club
• Last Hounds

They talk musical evolution, political censorship, AI in music, touring with dogs, and whether punk still makes space for outsiders.

A sweaty, funny, and thoughtful look at a festival that brings the punk community together.

If you want to attend 2000 Trees in 2026, you can grab tickets now with a 30% discount via this link — offer ends July 21st