How's The Band? (Formerly The Big Punk Show)

How's The Band? (Formerly The Big Punk Show)

Author: How's The Band? / The Big Punk Show Language: English Episodes: 28
Mike and Jamie from the band Aerial Salad host How's The Band? (Formerly The Big Punk Show), a weekly conversation that digs into the reality of life in and around music. While punk is their home turf, the discussions stretch far beyond genre boundaries, covering the creative process, the grind of touring, and the unexpected lessons learned along the way. Each episode brings in voices from the scene-musicians, producers, and other figures-who share their own stories with a refreshing lack of filter. You'll hear less about polished, legendary tales and more about the current, often messy, truth of making art and navigating a community. This podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a green room after a show, where the talk is as likely to be about a favorite new record as it is about the practical struggles of being in a band today. It’s a direct, honest look at the culture from people who are still living it, offering a connection that goes deeper than just the music. Tune in for a regular dose of insight, camaraderie, and the kind of conversations that remind you why this world matters.
Episodes
The Big Punk Show - Episode 18: Lagwagon, Oasis, and punk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:55
Socially distanced, forever present in each others' hearts. It's the Big Punk Show with Mike and Jamie! This week it's all about bands you love to hate (and sometimes hate to love). Hello and welcome to The Big Punk Show…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 17: Life (and music) after lockdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
It's another Jamie and Mike kinda night. Socially distanced of course, and with Kyle popping in to talk about bridges... This week it's all about VE day, lockdown, and what comes next for the small bands and venues that…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 16: That One With the Stone Roses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
It's a Jamie and Mike kinda night. Socially distanced of course... This week it's all about music. First time in a while. Mike and Jamie talk influential albums, life in the studio, and more.Hello and welcome to The Big…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 15: Manchester Punk Festival (part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:36
Jamie's got Mike on the phone again to reflect on the joy and madness that is the Manchester Punk Festival - this year celebrated online. Cue plenty of reminiscing about great shows and bad behaviour. Oh and some stuff a…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 14: Manchester Punk Festival (part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
Jamie's got Mike on the phone again to reflect on the joy and madness that is the Manchester Punk Festival - this year celebrated online. Cue plenty of reminiscing about great shows and bad behaviour. Part 1 of 2.Hello a…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 13: WWE's Vince McMahon will save us all [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
It's a Jamie and Mike reunion special! Socially distanced of course... This week it's all about the INSANE news that WWE's Vince McMahon is now a special US presidential advisor. Cue plenty of dodgy impressions and plans…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 12: Kyle's Birthday Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
It's still Jamie and Kyle for now, and this week it's Kyle's birthday! Cakes, parties, this podcast has none of it, but they do talk about it a bit. Oh, and there's some football stuff too.Hello and welcome to The Big Pu…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 11: Breaking Down Starmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:04
It's (still) a lockdown! Mike is (still) stuck miles away, though he makes a cameo appearance, but it's (still) Jamie and Kyle for now. They've been analysing the new leader of the Labour party, Sir Keir Starmer. Does he…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 10: The Boomtown Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:47
It's (still) a lockdown! Mike is (still) stuck miles away, so it's (still) Jamie and Kyle today, and they've been reminiscing about festivals and things which were supposed to be happening this year and now aren't - spec…
The Big Punk Show - Episode 9: The Tiger King chronicles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
It's a lockdown! Mike is stuck indoors round his gaff so it's Jamie and Kyle this week, and they've been binge watching documentaries, including the madness that is Netflix' Tiger King.Hello and welcome to The Big Punk S…