Jose from MakeWar joins us in a proper London boozer to talk barrier-free stages, why small rooms hit harder, and how the Fat→Hopeless move (and debt wipe) landed for bands.

We dig into his Venezuelan upbringing, finding punk through skate and surf tapes, Miami’s Churchill’s open-mic, the New York DIY grind at Suburbia, and why he still writes melody first before lyrics.

Jose also opens up about anxiety, therapy, and what actually helps on the road—plus a nod to the Common Thread tour and a lot of love for fellow artists.

You can support the band by picking up some merch via this link

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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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