Ha! Ha! Ha! by Ultravox! (1977)

Ha! Ha! Ha! by Ultravox! (1977)

Author: Punk Lotto Pod May 13, 2026 Duration: 1:33:33
This week we are diving back into the first wave of UK punk. Justin was given the year 1977 and selected the second Ultravox! album of the year, Ha! Ha! Ha!

Ever wonder what album you'd get if you pulled a year and a record completely at random from the sprawling, chaotic history of punk and its offshoots? That's the entire premise behind Punk Lotto Pod: A Punk, Hardcore, and Emo Podcast. Each episode starts with a spin of the virtual wheel, landing on a single year. From there, the hosts dive into one specific album from that year that fits under the wide umbrella of punk, hardcore, emo, or something tangentially related. You won't just hear about the obvious classics, though they certainly come up. The random draw means a 1999 emocore masterpiece might be followed by a raw 1983 hardcore single, or a mid-2000s pop-punk phenomenon could sit beside a gritty 1977 proto-punk artifact. The discussion is less a formal review and more like the conversation you'd have with friends who know too much about liner notes and tour histories, unpacking why a record mattered then and what it sounds like now. It’s a celebration of deep cuts and foundational sounds, where the unpredictability of the format keeps every episode fresh. Tune in to this podcast for a guided, but happily random, tour through the sounds that defined underground scenes across decades.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Punk Lotto Pod: A Punk, Hardcore, and Emo Podcast
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Every Last Time by Gameface (1999) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:25
This week Justin was looking for a palette cleanser, and decided to go with the 1999 Revelation Records debut by Gameface. Every Last Time was the bands third album, and features their biggest single "My Star".
The Guestlist with Drug Country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:16
This week joining Justin is longtime friend of the show, John Russell of the band Drug Country. He is here to talk about 5 of his favorite obscure / lesser known albums. Also Dylan is here too!
SKAUGUST: Radical Departure by Ranking Roger (1988) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:54
It's SKAUGUST! We kick off our yearly tradition with Justin's pick from the year 1988. This was a very bad year for ska, hence why we are talking about Ranking Roger's debut solo album, Radical Departure (a record that c…
The Guestlist with Ways Away [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:11
Welcome to the Guestlist, where Justin has on guests...to make lists. This week Justin is joined by Sergie Loobkoff of the bands Ways Away, Samiam, and Knapsack. Sergie chose the prompt of "favorite albums" so we are tal…
Electrify Me by The Plugz (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:25
This week Dylan was assigned the year 1979, and decided to pull out a deep cut. He selected the early LA punk band The Plugz and their debut album, Electrify Me.
The Pillars of Humanity by The Crucified (1991) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:45
This week we are checking a big one off of our list. Justin was given the year 1991, and selected The Pillars of Humanity. This was the final album for Fresno, CA based crossover thrash band, The Crucified. This record i…
Prepare to Be Let Down by Ruiner (2007) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:26
This week Dylan is going back to the Baltimore hardcore well for the year 2007. We are talking about the debut full length, Prepare to Be Let Down by Ruiner.
The Guestlist with It's You! It's Me! And There's Dancing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:15
Justin is back with The Guestlist, the show where he has on guests...to make lists. Joining Justin this week is Catherine, Kai, and Cxh of the Portland post-hardcore / screamo / emo / post everything band It's You! It's…
Die Kreuzen by Die Kreuzen (1984) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:37
This week Justin was assigned the year 1984 and decided to get weird with it. We are talking about Wisconsin hardcore band, Die Kreuzen and their debut full length album.