KOPPOD's latest installment in their "Legacy of..." series delves into the influential sounds of 80s straight edge titans, Youth of Today. A band known for their raw energy and impactful lyrics, this edition promises to explore the impact and legacy of a group that helped shape the hardcore music genre and subculture. The Kings of Punk trace the band's journey from Danbury, CT to a central role in New York's punk underground alongside greats like Agnostic Front, with the group developing their s...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 36 min
THE TROIKA returns to a classic KOPPOD segment: REUNION RETRIBUTION. In this episode, they listen to second-era, post-dissolution records from the bands KAAOS, TZN XENNA, and DEVIATED INSTINCT. If you're not well-versed in those hardcore punk bands, don't worry about it: KOPPOD catches you up with some samplings form their back catalog. A mixed bag here; give it a listen and find out who kept their mojo.
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Your co-hosts unwind a little, having wrapped up the fierce competition of March Mayhem. Topics include cockroach mosh, Katt Williams, bootlegged-ass kid's movies, and more.. including their answers to queries drawn from r/punk, a segment all of the KOPPOD audience missed dearly and feels great excitement to hear once more.
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Our team at KOPPOD Punk Podcast apologize for the delay in releasing this episode; we put great effort into providing you with a great episode every week, but balancing this with other endeavors sometimes proves infeasible - especially when we add special musical intros for special episodes, the creation of which does NOT waste two of our hours and will NOT waste two of your minutes for no reason whatsoever. Anyway, just in time for April, enjoy the FINALS of our MARCH MAYHEM series. 9 SHOCKS TE...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr
the KOPPOD TROIKA push through the next two rounds of MARCH MAYHEM, lots of hard decisions on this very hardcore podcast. Heavy hitters pitted against one another; classic records revered by old school listeners and new generations alike. How do these three guys judge this segment of DIY HC History? Stay tuned as they delve into the essence of this music and emerge with their verdicts. Who will reach the Semifinals? and the FINAL? Give it a listen and find out. Get ready for deep dives and disru...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 57 min
The heaviest of hitters go head-to-head, with upsets and cinderella runs to boot! In this round, our returning guest Mike from the First Seven Inch Club podcast tags in for every matchup - taking the place of one of your beloved KOPPOD co-hosts (chosen at random), and bringing his perspective to these hardcore clashes. This round includes more excitement and tension than either of the first two rounds. Wanna find out who moves forward and who gets left behind? Give it a listen! First Seven Inch ...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 37 min
The tournament continues, and perhaps this is the true beginning. We see the winners of the survey come in and face off against the winners of the first round, and see what happens. Some obvious winners, and quite a few upsets! Kingsofpunk.com @koppodofficial on IG
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Its a bit before March but the March Mayhem series has begun! The first round pits 72 records against each other and the Kings make the arduous trudge through the first round with the help of Special Referee Conner. Who will come out on top? Listen and find out, and let us know how wrong we are at Kingsofpunk.com or on instagram @koppodofficial
Feb 28, 2024•2 hr 19 min
The kings are joined by special guest Conner to do a dive into longtime punk label Prank Records. Founder Ken Sanderson brought to light a myriad of bands from all over the world onto wax, as well as some significant reissues over the years. We discuss some of our favorite releases from his label as well as his Best of 90s DIY Hardcore Top 100 list as well which we will be doing this year for our March Mayhem series. Kingsofpunk.com @koppodofficial on IG https://prankrecords.blogspot.com/2012/10...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The KOPPOD Troika revisits a previous segment where we explore the history of punk within a city this time choosing the "Mistake by the Lake" that is Cleveland, OH. Its a place that is oft maligned and misunderstood, and the hosts divulge their history with the city, the music, and the people and dive into some history of proto-, and proper punk. March Mayhem Poll https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9458c23c71d24dfbb81d69329bd578cf And as always, kingsofpunk.com for more info, feedback, etc....
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 41 min
A new episode on Monday, which we plan on making the norm going forward. THE KINGS start their episode with a brief tribute to deceased rock/proto-punk legend WAYNE KRAMER of the MC5. Brother Wayne pioneered the sound of punk rock and without him, we might not be doing any of this stuff. After that, the KINGS delve into morbid recent events - specifically, the alleged crimes of one Justin Mohn. Justin Mohn, a now-infamous "overeducated white man", declared war on the United States Federal Govern...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 45 min
In this latest serving of the Kings of Punk Podcast, your hosts go full-throttle into unpleasant territory. The first half of the podcast sees them dissect the eyebrow-raising, discourse-provoking fashion choice made by Kanye West - spotted rocking a t-shirt for contentious, notorious, neuroatypical Black Metal artist BURZUM. Expect a mix of incisive commentary and indecent banter as always. In the second half of this episode, the Kings of Punk switch gears to thrash the musical monstrosity that...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 46 min
The Kings talk local scene navigation and the classic punk film Suburbia (1983). Go to Kingsofpunk.com and send us all your thoughts on this and other epsiodes, including suggestions.
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 53 min
A return to your regularly scheduled programming... or at least, a program that was scheduled ahead of time. But nothing "regular" to be found here... THE KINGS offer an overview of the OUTLAW SCUMFUC himself. A daunting task and an episode sure to provoke listeners and elicit strong opinions, just like the man himself. Please do share those opinions with the Troika via kingsofpunk.com and/or @koppodofficial on Instagram.
Jan 12, 2024•2 hr 40 min
We lied when we said we would have a real episode this week, but trust us when we say next week is going to be good.
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min
The Kings are joined once again by Special Guest Conner to give gifts, share merry memories, and make predications for what is to come in 2024. Thanks for listening everyone.
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 45 min
"Santa Habibi" by Abdu Rozik (good song) Ft. Special Guests
Dec 25, 2023•6 min
The KOPPOD troika is joined by Rocker Skylar Sarkis (Taking Meds, Who Decides, Growing Stone, etc) to discuss the recent Upstate Unity Fest gig, the Western NY scene, piss tips, the Simpsons vocabulary, and his musical projects. Listen to Taking Meds: https://takingmeds.bandcamp.com/album/dial-m-for-meds Listen to Who Decides: https://whodecides.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo-23 Give Dial M For Meds a high rating on RYM: https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/taking-meds/dial-m-for-meds/ As al...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 8 min
The Christmas Hope is a 2009 American-Canadian made-for-television drama film directed by Norma Bailey and starring Madeleine Stowe which was broadcast on Lifetime on December 13, 2009. [1] It is the third part in a trilogy of films, preceded by The Christmas Shoes (2002) and The Christmas Blessing (2005). [2]. Featuring music by SCENE QUEEN, PINKSHIFT, NOAHFINNCE, STAND ATLANTIC, LØLØ x MAGGIE LINDEMANN, and NEW FOUND GLORY. Produced by Good Producer at Good Records Studio...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 49 min
After a few freeform epsiodes, the Kings conspire this week to discuss the 'Libero De Vivere / Libero De Morire' Album by Wretched. Perhaps overlooked in the modern streaming era, these punks from Milan, Italy would be a great start for anyone looking to get into something a little deeper than what you might find on an 80s HC playlist. Stream/Download the album here: https://hdkpkk.bandcamp.com/album/pkk1-libero-di-vivere-libero-di-morire-1984
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Somewhat laid-back episode for your Dank Black Friday Holiday. Tyler reviews a Dying Fetus gig and a Hotline TNT/Full Body 2 gig (separate gigs, Dying Fetus didn't play with those bands), plus discussion of Snoop Dogg allegedly quitting weed (UPDATE: episode recorded a week ago, since then he announced that it was a stunt so he could hawk convection ovens or something) and a Grammy-nominated song about India's grain exports. Enjoy! Music by Dying Fetus and Full Body 2 NEW STICKERS!!!: https://ki...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Following the recent three-year-anniversary of this podcast, the KOPPOD troika chat shit about "content creators" before turning their attention to all the emails (sent via KingsOfPunk.com) they failed to read sooner.
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 40 min
GARY "U.S." BOMBS and TYLER HAMMER return from the HALLUCINATION REALIZED tour with FED ASH and share a tour rundown with JAKE RAZOR and all of you. After that, the trio review some recent music happenings. Featuring Magic: The Gathering, crowd-killing, John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The veil grows thin, and the KOPPOD troika grew anxious to peel it back and examine a singular Los Angeles musical outfit. The absence of an episode last week no doubt caused some distress among our listeners, but hopefully no one wished for death without a new episode. This one makes up for it and then some; a real-deal deep dive into Christian Death, including an examination of other projects including Rozz Williams (RIP). Give it a listen and enjoy the holiday.
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 7 min
After winding down the Oi! festivities of the past few weeks, the KOPPOD troika wind through a discussion of recent atrocities committed by stupid audience members at DEATH GRIPS concerts (and other live performances). After that, they travel a winding path lined with scary trees, passing several other topics and finding themselves at the cemetery's gates. Once there, they give a KOPPOD rundown of the 1985 punk movie classic 'Return of the Living Dead'.
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 43 min
The KOPPOD troika wrap up their 3-part introduction to the Oi! subgenre and subculture. This episode surveys the trajectory of the UK Oi! scene in the wake of '81's Southall riot and presents a few choice selections from outside the UK. If the first two installments intrigued you, this episode should leave you with a few directions to explore for yourself. Your cohosts also share some thoughts regarding how Oi! remains an influence in hardcore and punk rock as a whole. Intro music: The Beltones ...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min
KOPPOD's Jake Razor conducts an interview with none other than GARRY BUSHELL. If you listened to Part One, you learned a bit about Garry; he managed the COCKNEY REJECTS, he curated the iconic 'Strength Thru Oi!' compilation (and the other great compilations in that series), he sang for the GONADS, and as a SOUNDS journalist he penned a mountain of words championing punk rock's misunderstood underdogs and UK subculture's quixotic tribespeople. This work and more continues to this day as Garry rem...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The KOPPOD lads lead you on an overdue journey to late-70s England. This guided tour allows you to observe the birth of a sub-genre and subculture which left permanent marks on punk rock as a whole; bruises, tattoos, missing teeth, and much more. Part 1 of a 3-part series, this episode tackles the second-wave punk groups which served as the blueprint for Oi! bands to follow. Give it a listen and find out where all the bootboys came from. Check out the next two installments and find out where the...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min
NEW KOPPOD after a WEEK OFF. SPECIAL GUEST CONNER delivers his triumphant return in an episode covering a range of fascinating subjects. Your hosts pick apart a recent incident involving the CRO-MAGS and DESTROY FANZINE in the first half. In the second half, they discuss BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST (colloquially known to many as "Coworker Fest"). This episodes comes with an abundance of fun packed all up in it - almost as packed as the BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST great lineup. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsof...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 5 min
THE KINGS indulge in some tasteful chit-chat and address a real head-turner of a question from r/punk. After that, they offer tribute to the string of punk and subculture legends who passed away during the past week. This episode pays particular attention and respect to SAKEVI YOKOYAMA (GISM), JOHN KEZDY (THE EFFIGIES), and ROBERT BECERRA (THE STAINS). NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpo...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min
