"Nervous Breakdown" -- Show #57 (S4, E11)

Last show of the year and we went out not with a whimper, but a bang. We played some of our favorites from 2021, along with a sleighful old favorites, including an Xmas song or two. We'll be back in January for more reckless fun. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"Nervous Breakdown"

Show #57 (S4, E11)

December 17, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Jam - The Modern World (1977)

Pavement - Stereo (1997)

Hüsker Dü - Could You Be The One? (1987)

The Monkees - You Just May Be The One (1967)

Aaron Lee Tasjan - Feminine Walk (2021)

The Cure - The Walk (1983)

The Jesus and Mary Chain - Sidewalking (1988)

The Replacements - Run It (1983)

Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (1976)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown (1978/79)

Jason & The Scorchers - 19th Nervous Breakdown (1986)

Prefab Sprout - When Love Breaks Down (1985)

Sham 69 - Borstal Breakout (1978)

Amyl and the Sniffers - Don't Fence Me In (2021)

The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) (1989)

The Blips - Throw Me Around (2021)

The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York (1988)

"Step Back, Let's Go Pop" -- Show #56 (S4, E10)

1978 was where we began and ended. In between we raised some hell downtown, we spun some tales in foreign tongues, and we celebrated the births of a couple of old dogs. If you missed all the fun, don't you worry, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"Step Back, Let's Go Pop"

Show #56 (S4, E10)

December 10, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Devo - Uncontrollable Urge (1978)

Nick Lowe - Heart Of The City (1978)

The Boomtown Rats - She's So Modern (1978)

Talking Heads - Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (1978)

Parquet Courts - Walking at a Downtown Pace (2021)

Tom Waits - Downtown Train (1985)

The Long Ryders - Lights Of Downtown (1985)

Redd Kross - Stay Away from Downtown (2012)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Clash - Spanish Bombs (1979)

The Pogues - Fiesta (1988)

Blondie - Sunday Girl (1978)

The Figgs - Je T'Adore (2002)

Men Without Hats - Pop Goes the World (1987)

R.E.M. - Pop Song 89 (1988)

The Figgs - Step Back, Let's Go Pop (1994)

David Johansen - Frenchette (1978)

"Kool Thing" -- Show #55 (S4, E9)

After a week off and unlimited slices of pie, we were all feeling like old Jumbo. So we needed a workout. We pedaled back to 1990 to start and then we rode around and around until we caught flight and sang with the birds. If you missed all the fun, don't you worry, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"Kool Thing"

Show #55 (S4, E9)

December 3, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Sonic Youth - Kool Thing (1990)

Pixies - Dig For Fire (1990)

The Blue Aeroplanes - Jacket Hangs (1990)

Social Distortion - She's A Knockout (1990)

Kurt Baker - Turn It Around (2021)

The B-52's - Dance This Mess Around (1979)

The Undertones - She's A Run Around (1979)

Jason & the Scorchers - Last Time Around (1985)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant (1977)

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug (1975)

Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys (1980)

Pulp - Common People (1995)

The Icicle Works - Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream) (1984)

The Beatles - And Your Bird Can Sing (1966)

World Party - Way Down Now (1990)

"One More Time" Show #54 -- (S4, E8)

On tonight's show, we took a peak back into the year of 1982. And later, as if in a dream, we got angry and smashed our radios. If you missed all the fun, don't you worry, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"One More Time"

Show #54 (S4, E8)

November 19, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

X - The Hungry Wolf (1982)

Ric Ocasek - Something To Grab For (1982)

Descendents - Suburban Home (1982)

The Psychedelic Furs - President Gas (1982)

Elvis Costello & the Imposters - Magnificent Hurt (2021)

Joe Jackson - One More Time (1979)

Graham Parker - Protection (1979)

Elvis Costello - I'm Not Angry (1977)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Joy Division - Transmission (1979)

The Ramones - We Want The Airwaves (1981)

The Clash - Capital Radio One (1977/80)

A Flock Of Seagulls - Telecommunication (1982)

Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (1965)

Deer Tick - Main Street (2011)

Big Star - Thank You Friends (1978)

"Complete Control" -- Show #53 (S4, E7)

This week we spent some time in 1977, a most important year in rock n roll history. And we did some other stuff too, but we did it with the same swagger and bravado as the early punk rockers. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"Complete Control"

Show #53 (S4, E7)

November 12, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Clash - Complete Control (1977)

Richard Hell & The Voidoids - Blank Generation (1977)

Bob Marley & the Wailers - Punky Reggae Party (1977)

Buzzcocks - Boredom (1977)

Spoon - The Hardest Cut (2021)

The 13th Floor Elevators - You're Gonna Miss Me (1966)

Hüsker Dü - Standing In The Rain (1987)

The Replacements - Nobody (1990)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Adam & The Ants - Antmusic (1980)

Echo & the Bunnymen - Bedbugs And Ballyhoo (1987)

Miracle Legion - Butterflies (1984)

The Jam - The Butterfly Collector (1979)

Cheap Trick - Oh Caroline (1977)

Iggy Pop - Candy (w/Kate Pierson) (1990)

Television - Venus (1977)

"Tell Me When It's Over" -- Show #52 (S4, E6)

This week we took a quick trip back to 1993, eventually "slashing" our way back to the 80s. It was some heart stopping stuff, but luckily not fatal. As they say, the beat goes on. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places. This handy link will point the way — linktr.ee/dmemm1

"Tell Me When It's Over"

Show #52 (S4, E6)

November 5, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Breeders - Divine Hammer (1993)

Belly - Feed the Tree (1993)

PJ Harvey - 50ft Queenie (1993)

Liz Phair - Never Said (1993)

Billy Nomates - Heels (2021)

The Pretenders - Boots of Chinese Plastic (2008)

Sonic Youth - Dirty Boots (1990)

Elvis Costello - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (1977)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Dream Syndicate - Tell Me When It's Over (1982)

Violent Femmes - Prove My Love (1983)

FEAR - I Love Livin' In The City (1982)

The BoDeans - She's A Runaway (1986)

Urge Overkill - Sister Havana (1993)

Spoon - Sister Jack (2005)

Frank Black - I Heard Ramona Sing (1993)

"Zombie Dance" - Show #51 (S4, E5)

It's almost Halloween, so we did a Halloween show. Lots of songs about devils and ghosts and zombies and monsters. Trick or treat, ya'll. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com.

"Zombie Dance"

Show #51 (S4, E5)

October 29, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The B-52's - Devil in My Car (1980)

X - Devil Doll (1983)

Matthew Sweet - Devil With The Green Eyes (1993)

The Smiths - Handsome Devil (1984)

Shannon and The Clams - Year Of The Spider (2021)

Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Rattlesnakes (1984)

Lou Reed - Halloween Parade (1989)

Chuck Prophet - Castro Halloween (2012)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Jam - Funeral Pyre (1981)

The Fall - There's A Ghost In My House (1987)

Concrete Blonde - Ghost Of A Texas Ladies Man (1992)

Gun Club - Ghost on the Highway (1981)

Guided By Voices – Cut-Out Witch (1996)

Social Distortion - Mommy's Little Monster (1983)

The Ramones - Cretin Hop (1977)

The Cramps - Zombie Dance (1980)

Jonathan Richman - Vampire Girl (1995)

"Open Your Eyes" -- Show #50 (S4, E4)

On tonight's show we waltzed across the rooftops of 1987 and we celebrated a couple of birthdays along the way. Sure, time marches on, but being "young, loud and snotty" is not about age, it's a way of life. . . . If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com.

"Open Your Eyes"

Show #50 (S4, E4)

October 22, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Big Dipper - She's Fetching (1987)

The Connells - Scotty's Lament (1987)

Dinosaur Jr. - Little Fury Things (1987)

fIREHOSE - Honey, Please (1987)

Death By Unga Bunga - Not Like the Others (2021)

Oingo Boingo - Who Do You Want to Be (1983)

Hoodoo Gurus - Whats My Scene? (1987)

X-Ray Spex - Oh! Bondage Up Yours! (1977)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Damned - New Rose (1976)

Lords Of The New Church - Open Your Eyes (1982)

Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer (1977)

Julian Cope - Trampolene (1987)

10,000 Maniacs - Hey Jack Kerouac (1987)

The Go-Betweens - The House That Jack Kerouac Built (1987)

Elvis Costello/Raquel Sofía y Fuego - (Yo No Quiero Ir A) Chelsea (1978/2021)

"Glad All Over" -- Show #49 (S4, E3)

Tonight we listened to nothing but cover songs and it was glorious. We spanned the decades and we spanned the globe. We tasted the thrill of victory and the agony of a few bald heads along the way. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com.

"Glad All Over"

Show #49 (S4, E3)

October 15, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Pixies - Head On (1991)

The Lemonheads - Luka (1988)

David Bowie - Let's Spend the Night Together (1973)

Lords of the New Church - Live for Today (1983)

The Descendents - Glad All Over (2021)

Hindu Love Gods - Raspberry Beret (1990)

Golden Palominos - Omaha (1985)

Love Tractor - Party Train (1987)

Uncle Tupelo - I Wanna Be Your Dog (2002)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Sid Vicious - My Way (1978)

The Damned - Alone Again Or (1986)

The Undertones - Under the Boardwalk (1980)

Dexys Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said (1982)

The Dream Syndicate - Let It Rain (1987)

Yo La Tengo - Little Honda (1997)

Tommy Keene - Kill Your Sons (1986)

"Search and Destroy" -- Show #48 (S4, E2)

Good times tonight. We did a little tour of 1984 and then we spent some time Down Under until we had enough and decided to stick it to the man. And to top it all off, we found the nearest rooftop and sat quietly for storytime. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com.

"Search and Destroy"

Show #48 (S4, E2)

October 8, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Hüsker Dü - Something I Learned Today (1984)

The Replacements - I Will Dare (1984)

The Waterboys - All the Things She Gave Me (1984)

Echo & The Bunnymen - Silver (1984)

Amyl and the Sniffers - Guided by Angels (2021)

The Divinyls - Boys In Town (1983)

Hunters & Collectors - Say Goodbye (1986)

Midnight Oil - Best Of Both Worlds (1984)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Joe Jackson - I'm The Man (1979)

Neko Case - Man (2013)

Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians - Balloon Man (1988)

The Velvet Underground & Nico - I'm Waiting For the Man (1967)

General Public - General Public (1984)

Public Image Limited - Public Image (1978)

The Stooges - Search and Destroy (1973)

"Walking Home" -- Show #47 (S4, E1)

So there you have it. We are officially back in your life. We took a little break, but we came back tonight with a vengeance and decided to start a new season along the way. Why not? Just our way of saying, "Howdy! We missed you." Already looking forward to next week!

"Walking Home"
Show #47 (S4, E1)
October 1, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Smiths - Panic (1986)
Big Audio Dynamite - V. Thirteen (1986)
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - The Last DJ (2002)
David Bowie - D.J. (1979)

The Blips - Walking Home (2021)
The Clash - Safe European Home (1978)
X - In This House That I Call Home (1981)
The Smithereens - House We Used To Live In (1988)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Blondie - Accidents Never Happen (1979)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Accidents Will Happen (1979)
Billy Bragg - Accident Waiting To Happen (Red Star Version) (1992)
Teenage Fanclub - Accidental Life (2000)

Big Star - September Gurls (1974)
Buffalo Tom - September Shirt (2007)

The Damned - Neat Neat Neat (1977)

"Fun & Games" -- Show #46 (S3 E19)

Good times all around tonight. We made a brief excursion into 1989, then we went to art school for a bit, and eventually we got to preview an actual live show happening locally (Cracker). Maybe we are entering a new golden age. . . . If you missed the show, the podcast is available in most places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com. Have a look-see at the playlist below . . .

"Fun & Games"

Show #46 (S3, E19)

August 13, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Pixies - Debaser (1989)

Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. (1989)

The Connells - Fun & Games (1989)

Fugazi - Waiting Room (1989)

Jesse Malin - State of the Art (2021)

The Jam - Art School (1977)

The Modern Lovers - Pablo Picasso (1976)

They Might Be Giants - Meet James Ensor (1994)

The Psychedelic Furs - Mr. Jones (1981)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Replacements - I'm In Trouble (1981)

Bash & Pop - Anything Could Happen (2017)

Dramarama - Anything, Anything (1985)

Cracker - Nothing To Believe In (1996)

Bob Mould - See A Little Light (1989)

Grant Hart - 2541 (1988)

Yo La Tengo - Alyda (1989)

"Beautiful World" -- Show #45 (S3 E18)

Fun show last night. We spent a little time in the year of 1981 and then we gave some shout outs to a few of our loyal listeners, waving our pink flag for all too see. If you missed the show, the podcast is available in all the right places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com. Here's how it all went down.

"Beautiful World"

Show #45 (S3, E18)

July 30, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Elvis Costello and the Attractions - From a Whisper to a Scream (1981)

Squeeze - In Quintessence (1981)

The Gun Club - Sex Beat (1981)

The Church - The Unguarded Moment (1981)

The Blips - Inside Out (2021)

Drive-By Truckers - Three Dimes Down (2008)

Wire - Three Girl Rhumba (1977)

Elastica - Connection (1994/95)

Adam & The Ants - Deutscher Girls (1978)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Gang of Four - What We All Want (1981)

Shriekback - Nemesis (1985)

XTC - Science Friction (1978)

The Dukes of Stratosphear - Vanishing Girl (1987)

Mission Of Burma - That's When I Reach for My Revolver (1981)

Volcano Suns - Jak (1985)

Devo - Beautiful World (1981)

"Shake Some Action" -- Show #44 (S3 E17)

Well, there you have it.  We took a quick trip back to the wild year of 1983.  And then we put on our skanking shoes and danced our way through the decades, tearing down some walls in the process.  I wouldn't say that we acted like Modern Romans, but I wouldn't say we didn't either.  If you missed the show, the podcast is available in all the right places, including beatsurrender.podbean.com.

"Shake Some Action"

Show #44 (S3, E17)

July 9, 2021

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Replacements - Color Me Impressed (1983)

New Order - Age of Consent (1983)

Tom Waits - Frank's Wild Years (1983)

Let's Active - Every Word Means No (1983)

R.E.M. - Sitting Still (1983)

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Decide (2021)

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Where'd You Go (1991)

Rancid - Olympia Wa. (1995)

Jimmy Cliff - Ruby Soho (2012)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Ramones - Judy Is A Punk (1976)

The Stranglers - No More Heroes (1977)

Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action (1976)

Dave Edmunds - Queen Of Hearts (1979)

The Call - The Walls Came Down (1983)

The Style Council - Walls Come Tumbling Down (1985)

Circle Jerks - Golden Shower Of Hits (Jerks on 45) (1983)