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Punk This Week

Punk This Weekis a weekly podcast from Evan Minsker (see/saw, Pitchfork) and Nina Corcoran (Pitchfork, Rolling Stone), breaking down the latest releases in the world of punk rock. Each episode highlights two records with brief discussions of an additional four. It’s a wide survey of the world of punk, with international releases both from the deep underground of heavy music as well as discussions of rising stars reaching bigger audiences and venues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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39: media puzzle + Nuclear Fear

Punk This Week ·

2025/06/24

Our Midwestern punk pod duo are trying to beat the heat wave, which of course means they’re jumping in the pool, eating ice cream, and sweating it out at punk shows. This time they’re chatting about new records fromMedia Puzzle,Nuclear Fear,Mary Jam,Billiam,Skinhead, andOlive Seeds: An International Benefit for Mutual Aid in Gaza. We’d strongly encourage you to dive into the bigger pile ofGaza benefit punk compilationsfrom last year.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off

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59:40

38: Self Improvement + Panel

Punk This Week ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of the pod, Evan and Nina gush about art punks, their parents’ No Kings protest signs, and beautiful music about dead pets. Discussed are the new ones bySelf Improvement,Panel,Spirit Desire,DANA,Violet Bloom, andShrinkwrap Killers.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.Find Nina Corcoran onInstagram,Bluesky, andTwitter; find see/saw

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59:10

37: Lifeguard + K U T E

Punk This Week ·

2025/06/10

On a very special birthday episode ofPunk This Week, we’re talking adults vs. teens laser tag, ice cream cake,Valley Girl, That Dog, theLuigi’s Mansionarcade edition,System of a Down playing Brazil, and of course, six unstoppable new punk records. Discussed this time areLifeguard,K U T E,Tommy,Frankie and the Witch Fingers,LÙLÙ, andSold Short.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the

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57:25

36: No Americans

Punk This Week ·

2025/06/03

In this episode ofPunk This Week, Evan and Nina celebrate America’s downfall with an episode featuring zero U.S. artists. Stick around to the end to hear the world premiere of the “No Americans” bumper.In addition to new records fromEYE BALL,悶煮悶MENGZHUMENG,Autobahns, Elvis 2,dogwhistle,Good Ramen, andGreat Deal, topics discussed include our hosts’ average popcorn intake volume, the Kirby and Cookie Monster methods, Goodbye Boozy’s big week, and radio DJs doing theCrazy Taxivoice.Thanks to Baby Tyler

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58:21

35: MSPAINT + SEXFACES

Punk This Week ·

2025/05/27

We spend a good chunk of time talking about some now-removed seafood mousse artwork (which you cansee hereandherefor reference) and have to stop ourselves from going long onInk Master. We discuss the new ones fromMSPAINT,SEXFACES,Loretta,Science Man,Sister Agnes, andSaps. Shout outMartin DouglasandNina’s MSPAINT review!Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.Find

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34: Stress Positions + Artificial Go

Punk This Week ·

2025/05/20

Nina found herself at an All-American Rejects house show in Chicago this past weekend, a tale that absolutely includes some snack chat. Then our duo ponders a wild week that included the stellar new EP from Chicago’sStress Positionsand an impressive level-up from Cincinnati’sArtificial Go. We also discussed the new ones from Minneapolis’Meditation, Dublin’sM(h)aol, New York City’sDocents, and Orange County’sKram-a-Xam.Don’t forget to check out new ones fromthe Gotobeds,KiLynn Lunsford, andGubba

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57:44

33: Frizbee + Cortada

Punk This Week ·

2025/05/13

At the end of this episode, Nina throws down the gauntlet, challenging listeners for a new bumper. Before that, we discussed a new tape from the now-defunct Indianapolis bandFrizbeeand a full-length from Portugal’sCortada. We also go around the world with new records fromLaxisme(Germany),Sword Breaker(Netherlands),Ubili su Batlera(Serbia), andEmpty Bones(Germany).Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks

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54:54

32: Um, Jennifer? + The Vacant Lot

Punk This Week ·

2025/05/06

On the other side of some technical difficulties, Evan and Nina ponder a possible new path for punk. What is Quiznos-core? Join us for a chat aboutUm, Jennifer?’s fantastic debut album and the decades-belated return of Australian first wave punksthe Vacant Lot. We also discuss new ones byClass Tourists,Clenchers,Happy Death Men, andShibuya.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the

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1:03:33

31: Kaleidoscope + Life

Punk This Week ·

2025/04/29

Do you know aboutLife? We do! This week, Evan and Nina bring a highlight from the Chicago screamo project’s unceasing recent output and a stellar, intense, radical new high watermark for New York City’sKaleidoscope. We also discussed new ones fromSex Germs,Gype,Johnny Skin, andKaput.Read Leor Galil’sChicago Readerfeatureabout Life’s Damián Antón Ojeda and Gem Fair’ssee/saw interview with Evinspragg. And check out the first episode of ourbonus podcastsee/saw jukeboxwith special guest Dan Ozzi!Thanks

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Introducing see/saw jukebox, a Bonus Podcast!

Punk This Week ·

2025/04/26

see/saw jukeboxis a new monthly bonus podcast fromPunk This Weekhosts Nina Corcoran and Evan Minsker, available exclusively topaid see/saw subscribers! In each episode, Nina and Evan are joined by a guest, and all three pick a perfect punk record to add to the idyllic punk jukebox of their mind.In the first episode ofsee/saw jukebox, we welcome punk author, journalist, zine-maker, and all-around great guyDan Ozzi! Dan recently co-authoredMark Hoppus’ memoirFahrenheit-182, which toppedThe New York

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1:05:39

30: Chime Oblivion + Makin’ Out

Punk This Week ·

2025/04/22

Following an intense session of whittling down which records from this stacked release week would get discussed, Evan and Nina plugged in microphones to ponder the essentials: cartoon killer tomatoes, movie concessions, soft pretzel sticks, and a toddler’s first favorite movie.After interviewing John Dwyer and David Barbarossa for Stereogum, Nina brought the excellent debut album from Chime Oblivion. Evan brought the fantastic debut album from the Minneapolis band Makin’ Out. They also talked about

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1:05:06

29: Fugitive Bubble + Teo Wise

Punk This Week ·

2025/04/15

After two weeks off, Evan and Nina get back to snack talk, read a snacks manifesto from Science Man, discuss the recent see/saw year 1 parties (skip to the 20-minute mark if you wanna get into record talk), and discuss new records fromFugitive Bubble,Teo Wise,STERÖID,ANIKA,Primal Brain, andKills Birds.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.Find Nina Corcoran

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1:05:09

28: Water Margin + Dorothy Fuzz

Punk This Week ·

2025/03/25

Did Evan and Nina record during snack time again? Tune in to find out. It’s an episode from an unbelievable week in punk music, so we dig out our six absolute favorites—record byWater Margin,Dorothy Fuzz,Placid,NYLON,Alpha Hopper, andPhobophlyptix.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork. Find Nina Corcoran onInstagram,Bluesky, andTwitter; find see/saw

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27: Eraser + Nurse Joy

Punk This Week ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of our podcast that’s about new punk records but secretly also about snack foods, Nina talks about witnessing the return of Krill before we break down new releases byEraser,Nurse Joy,the Hell,Olivia’s World,Nisemono, andKae Pe.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.Find Nina Corcoran onInstagram,Bluesky, andTwitter; find see/saw

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57:39

26: Pyrex + Yuasa-Exide

Punk This Week ·

2025/03/11

An adjustment in the recording schedule means an episode light on snack talk, so instead, Evan and Nina focus on the feast of new punk records: the latest by New York City total punksPyrex, Minneapolis’ prolific KentuckianYuasa-Exide, Winnipeg’sPolyglots, UK hardcore antiheroTotal Con, New Orleans ramshackle garage punksT.A.C.K., and the Madison duoBoo/Hiss.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler

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1:01:52

25: Shirthole + see/saw’s L.A. Benefit

Punk This Week ·

2025/03/04

It’s a bit of a strange one this week, as one of the two main picks is a new 40-song benefit compilation put together by Evan. We also bring some fantastic new records by very new bands Shirthole, Piggy Bank, and Juicin. We also catch up with Punter and celebrate Strawberry Moon.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.FindPunk This WeekonApple

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51:19

24: EKGs & Truck Violence

Punk This Week ·

2025/02/25

Pittsburgh hardcore wreckers EKGs and Montreal multihyphenates Truck Violence headline a week of multitudes—Anxious’ shiny pop punk and Wesley & the Boys’ dive bar scuzz, Rough Francis keeping the Death family legacy bubbling and Public Toys knocking shit over. --Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s artwork.FindPunk This WeekonApple Podcasts,Spotify,Amazon Podcasts,

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52:03

23: The None & Heavy Möther II

Punk This Week ·

2025/02/18

Dothe Nonestill have the goods on their second EP? Is Total Punk supergroupHeavy Möther IIgreater than the sum of its parts? Can you dip popcorn into a dense tub of hummus? What’s the deal with the bigsee/saw party? Evan and Nina explore these questions + new releases fromSmear Campaign,OUST,Vale Vale Vale Vale Vale, andsexykitten69.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler Nickellfor the podcast’s

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55:40

22: Palo Alto & Amor, Muerte Y Leonora

Punk This Week ·

2025/02/11

We’re talkin’ about savory ice creams, the late Steve Albini, how much we love beans, and the way music makes us feel. It’s a very sentimental episode of Punk This Week, where Evan and Nina discuss their deep admiration for new records from New Zealand’s Palo Alto; Spain’s Amor, Muerte Y Leonora; Salt Lake City’s PORQ; Chicago’s FACS; Memphis’ Snörkler; and Indonesia’s Merowise.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the

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36:14

21: Oops! All EPs

Punk This Week ·

2025/02/04

The pod is drinking age, so we don’t have time for full-length records!! OK actually, without meaning to, we only brought EPs this week. It’s a zippy new ep discussing new ones from Isabella Strange, Wetnap, Birch Beer, Fast Johnny & the Slow Burners, GRUNTWORK, and Sick Fucks. Notorious Chicago yard bunny Jeff makes a cameo to offer his blessing.Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off theirself-titled album. Thanks toWaylon Thorntonfor the bumpers. Thanks toTyler

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