In an effort to really lean into the opinions portion of our title, our purveyors of "punk" decide it's a good idea to look at the top 100 punk albums of all time from Rolling Stone (le sigh) with an extremely bitter eye. The conversation then breaks down into what truly is considered punk (it ain't Paramore, that's for sure) and how the term has morphed and evolved (or devolved like a Neandrethal) into what it is in 2026. The rant should be sponsored by Malort (only by one person) and possibly Tums (after the Malort). Oh, there's a WAYLT segment too. Come for the bitter faces Brad makes, stay for the opinions.

https://jpegmafia.bandcamp.com/album/experimental-rap

https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com/album/2x45

https://baroness.bandcamp.com/album/blue-record-deluxe-version

https://unwedsailor.bandcamp.com/album/high-remembrance

https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-crown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FAbDf3Ft8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj5u8OagODo&list=RDPj5u8OagODo&start_radio=1

https://maidoface.bandcamp.com/album/live-fast-or-die

https://markmallman.bandcamp.com/album/magic-time

https://thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-black

In a very welcoming episode, the boys bring in a 4th (and not in some polycule way). Our friend from WIDB Chris becomes our first (and hopefully not our last) guest on the Pod. His origin story is one of brotherhood and gaining musical and critical wisdom from his older sibling. He talks about his philosophy on music listening, some of his favorite record stores, gets ran through a gauntlet of hard questions, and seems to enjoy himself (although I think he was putting on airs just to make us feel good). He also participates in the WAYLT segment and we all go home happy. Come for the musical lovefest, stay for the opinions.

https://www.reckless.com

https://www.bucketoblood.com

https://dustygroove.com

https://zzzrecords.com/

https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/george-harrisons-long-lasting-impact-on-southern-illinois/amp/

https://plazarecords.thecodetechnologies.com/

https://www.hhbtm.com/product/black-swan-network-early-music-vol-1/

https://planetscorerecordsdotcom.wordpress.com/

https://www.vinaledge.com/

https://www.mosourcelink.com/2024/05/29/how-2-music-lovers-opened-cape-girardeaus-first-record-store-lounge/

https://tawlpaul.bandcamp.com/album/thats-just-how-i-am

https://youtu.be/3urXygZXb74?si=JA3IEQhULMjALXNA

https://skindred.net/

https://skorts.bandcamp.com/album/incompletement

https://sharppins.bandcamp.com/album/balloon-balloon-balloon-2

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JZvBvNZ4wHY

https://www.brigittecallsmebaby.com/

After surviving the last episode (it wasn't that bad, was it?), our characters of culpability show their vulnerable sides by discussing their musical regrets. They lay out all the cards on the table and put their reputations on the line and come out....possibly unscathed? Whether it's fandoms, purchases, or trends, it's all out and exposed. Also, Brad produces a list which causes anger then Al trumps him with another list and these lists combined produce CAPTAIN OPINIONS. (Spoiler Alert: The statements are not very flattering.) The WAYLT segment is jam packed with non-regrettable selections and the show ends with a benediction (not really). Come for the Usher-less confessions, stay for the opinions.

Editor's Note: John makes a reference to Ace of Base. He meant 3rd Bass. Yes, he is an idiot. This will be mentioned in a future episode.

https://officialflea.bandcamp.com/album/honora

https://nineinchnails.lnk.to/NineInchNoize

https://equalvision.bandcamp.com/album/bring-on-the-psychics

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/291130/rip-it-up-and-start-again-by-simon-reynolds/

https://open.spotify.com/album/417zi1WN5yAK4u3VOjZh13

https://thedandywarholsofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pin-ups

https://open.spotify.com/album/3iSvZtc24vByAVJb1i2IaX

https://thevelveteers.bandcamp.com/album/a-million-knives