Podcast
Growing Up Punk
Growing Up Punk is a podcast about punk rock and all its friends. Your hosts David and Aaron grew up listening to punk rock, and now they talk about it. Weekly episodes dive into classic punk albums (mostly from the 90s and early 00s), as well as interviews from some of your favourite punk rockers.
- Music Commentary chart
- #188
- Episodes
- 236
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 29 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
236 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 39 min
Human Issue w/ Hunter Martinez (vocals)
Show notes
It's the one where David chats with Hunter Martinez (vocals) of California hardcore band Human Issue.
They discuss the new record 'In Flesh' out now on Smartpunk Records.
They also talk about the art of music videos, album sequencing, life with multiple lead vocalists in the band, and some of the music that influenced him over the years.
Also in this episode are some of your new favourite bands in FRESH SHEETS - including Wes Hoffman, popfree, Porcelain, Cause A Riot, and Public Opinion.
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1 hr 40 min
...Does 2013!
Show notes
It's the one where David and Aaron hop in the time machine, and travel back to 2013.
The punk and emo landscape was full of future greats, and bands of yesterday still holding it down.
Also featured in this episode are your new favourite bands.
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1 hr 39 min
...Does 1996!
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It's the one where David and Aaron patch up their relationship for the good of the family. They bond over some of their favourite releases of 1996 (except for the one David screws up).
Also featured in this episode are some of your new favourite bands; Gametime, Peacebreach, Rocketsuit Rogue, and Among Legends.
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41 min
Double XP w/ Nick Rossi
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It's the one where Aaron chats with Nick Rossi of New York pop punk band Double XP.
With the release of their debut full length, 'All A Game', earlier in 2026, now was a good time to catch up with Nick and the band.
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48 min
Gametime w/ Kyle Devlin
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It's the one where Aaron chats with Kyle Devlin of Kansas City pop punk band, Gametime.
With the upcoming release of their album 'The Fresh Start Effect', now is the time to catch up with Kyle and the band.
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46 min
Feeble Attempt w/ Aaron Friesen & Frank Tsoukalas
Show notes
it's the one where long time punk rock friend, Aaron Friesen returns!
He's back to talk about his new project Feeble Attempt, and the record 'The Places That Change You'.
He's not alone either, as he's joined by co-conspirator Frank Tsoukalas of Burn/Rebuild ad Much The Same.
The boys talk the ins and outs of the new Feeble Attempt record, and how it all came together over distance.
Go listen to the record wherever you stream music, and then come back and dive in.
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32 min
Best of 2026 (sofar) Pt. 2
Show notes
It's part 2 of the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!
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Tracklist:
Red Arrow Highway - Amphetamines
Start Today - Turn My Back
Time X Heist - Carry the Flame
Chopping Block - Phony
Scarboro - Benzos and Coke
Out of Line - True Hardship
Family Man - Company of Portraits
Bitter Branches - Basic Karate
Youth Avoiders - Short Fuse
chemical-x - going through the motions
Gottlieb - Pipe Bomb
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39 min
Best of 2026 (sofar) Pt. 1
Show notes
It's the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!
Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon.
Tracklisting:
Human Issue - In Flesh
SkyTigers - Coma Chameloen
XCOMM - Hot Pursuit, One and Nothing
Eyes Of Salt - No Greater Truth
Feels Like Heaven - Snow Dunes
Northcote - Holding Onto Nothing
Softcult - Queen of Nothing
Seahaven - February Flowers
Basement - Longshot
Capillary - Impermanence
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34 min
Indolent Records w/ Scott Lynch
Show notes
It's the one where David interviews Scott Lynch of Indolent Records.
They discuss Scott's introduction to punk rock, and his journey to running his own label.
They also get into discussing the attention to detail put into each vinyl release on Indolent Records.
Be sure to join our FREE Patreon and tune in for Scott's special appearance on Growing Up Punk: Radio, Radio.
Sorry for the audio issues, we had plenty of technical issues getting this interview to happen.
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1 hr 53 min
Drop Me Out, I'll Walk From Here
Show notes
It's the one with (nearly) 2 hours of music all from the UK. From some of the first, to some of the latest, and everything in between.
***Join us on our brand new FREE Patreon. It will be the home of all of our upcoming Radio, Radio episodes to avoid episode removal from sites like Spotify.
It's completely free, with an option of monthly support if you'd like, but all episodes will remain free.***
Tracklist:
SOFT PLAY - Punk's Dead
Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
Wire - Ex Lion Tamer
Elvis Costello & the Attractions - No Action
Knives - Happiness
The Chisel - Cry Your Eyes Out
IDLES - Never Fight a Man With a Perm
Biffy Clyro - Different People
Trash Boat - Old Soul
Higher Power - Absolute Bloom
DYNAMITE - See Through You
Ritual Error - Life As a Contact Sport
Bruise Control - Left Behind
Cold Years - 32
MODERN SHAKES - Ask the Dust
Neck Deep - We Need More Bricks
High Vis - Drop Me Out
Frightened Rabbit - The Modern Leper
Basement - Broken By Design
English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab
SPRINTS - Deceptacon
The Meffs - Disorder (Wake Up)
Delta Sleep - UNREAD
TTNG - 26 Is Dancier Than 4
Tangled Hair - Yeah, It Does Look Like a Spider
Bob Vylan - Hunger Games
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58 min
DISCOVERED //0725//
Show notes
It's the one where David plays a bunch of new music, recapping the first half of 2025.
It's not an official return of the DISCOVERED series, more like a 'hey, I was in the neighbourhood and though I'd pop by' sort of return.
Featuring music from:
Midnight Peg (photo credit Shannon Johnston), saturdays at your place, Jools, Belgravia, Little Low, Squint, downworld, Petey USA, Moving Mountains, Higher Power, Mint Club, Her Head's On Fire, Tired Radio, Feeble Attempt, You Vandal, and Brightr.
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1 hr 5 min
A Brief History of Music w/ George Stroumboulopoulos
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It's the one where David chats with George Stroumboulopoulos.
Strombo is known for his time as a VJ and music journalist, on Much Music in the late 90s and early 2000s. He was the host of alternative/punk/metal staples like The New Music, Loud, and The Punk Show.
After his time at Much Music he went on to host various political, and current event talk shows like The Hour; sitting down with some of the world's biggest voices.
On this episode David and George talk extensively about George's journey in and through punk rock; including his initial discovery of the sub culture and getting to interview some of the genre's biggest names.
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2 hr 1 min
BUDDIED UP w/ Mike Assatly (Unseemlier)
Show notes
It's the one where David and Mike Assatly (guitar & vocals) of Unseemlier play a bunch of music.
Unseemlier is a self-described 'Heavy Emo/Soft Punk' band from Boston whose new album 'I Have A Screw Loose Somewhere' is now available on Sell The Heart Records.
Mike picked a bunch of songs from bands like Hot Water Music, Lifetime, and Small Brown Bike and David picked songs that he thought matched up well. It's an uproariously good time.
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1 hr 7 min
(I'll Make You) A Mixtape: Love + Sharks
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It's the one where David makes a mixtape, and shares it with you. The thoughts behind it, and the journey making it.
60 minutes of 90s indie and punk.
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1 hr 52 min
BUDDIED UP: w/ Roger LeBlanc (G.U.S.H.)
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It's the one where David hangs with Roger LeBlanc (vocals/guitar) of G.U.S.H.
They discuss their love of grunge, and listen to a bunch of grunge/grunge adjacent songs.
Recommended if you like good music that might make you feel like shit.
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1 hr 26 min
King Thief
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It's the one where David chats with Eric (vocals) and Nick (bass) of King Thief.
This episode also features music from Stateside, You Vandal, Debt Neglector, Glare, Scowl, BE STILL, Pet Symmetry, Midnight Peg, and Vargouille.
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1 hr 15 min
The Warriors w/ Roger Camero (Guitar)
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It's the on where David interviews Roger Camero (guitar) of The Warriors.
They discuss the journey that is their new record, Burn Yourself Alive coming out on Pure Noise Records.
The six years between their last release, Monomyth, was anything but easy. But, all of those ups and downs have been captured on Burn Yourself Alive, and Roger is here to share some of those stories.
They also have a brief chat about the re-issue of War Is Hell.
This episode also features music from New League Record, Tiny Voices, Downward, Killing Daisies, Choke, and Combust.
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1 hr 29 min
All Seven Inches
Show notes
It's the one where David plays a selection of songs from his 7" collection (mostly...sometimes e breaks the rules).
There's new stuff, there's old stuff, and there's stuff in between. Hell, there's even some non-punk and hardcore stuff.
Shout out Indolent Records, Set The Fire Records AU, Sell The Heart Records, Iodine Recordings, and more!
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1 hr 25 min
ALL IN w/ Brendan Schulze (Vocals)
Show notes
It's the one where David chats with Brendan Schulze (vocals) of Australian hardcore band, ALL IN, as well as the man behind Set The Fire Records AU.
They talk about Brendan's growing up in the punk and hardcore scene, starting his first band, touring Australia, and his journey through getting clean. They also discuss the band, and some of what Set The Fire Records AU has going on.
This episode also features some new music, and some old music.
TRACKLIST:
Sharp Tongues - Eyes Wide Open
Chopping Block - Never Understand
prom - Private Room
Berthold City - Against The Odds
Eyes of Salt - Refuse To Engage
No Hope - Shrouded
Gorilla Biscuits - Start Today
Frenzal Rhomb - Run
Pennywise - Society
ALL IN - A New Page
ALL IN - No Triggers No Trolls
ALL IN - Hope Is a Verb
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2 hr 14 min
DISCOVERED: //0624//
Show notes
It's the one where David shares some of his favourite new punk/hardcore/emo releases from the month of June, 2024.
Also featured in this episode are interviews with Tracy and Mark of Cross Dog, as well as Josh of Bring on the Storm.
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