We are live at the Manchester Punk Festival!

Liam sits down with John Porter, the first-ever Accessibility Coordinator for Manchester Punk Festival, for a live conversation recorded above a pub during the festival.

They dive into what accessibility in the punk scene looks like, how punk venues and festivals can do better, and why John—an ex-standup comic and lifelong punk fan—is the right person to shake things up.

They also explore the real-life barriers disabled fans face at gigs, the importance of representation on stage, and the power of community-led change.

If you would like to provide feedback on the work that John and the MPF team are doing, you can email: mpfaccessibility@gmail.com

The music played in this episode is from bands whose members have a disability.

• Supermilk: Sweat
• Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät : Aina Mun Pitaa
• Millie Manders and the Shutup: Not Ok
• Wheelchair Sports Camp: Same Shit

Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Fidlar⁠⁠⁠ for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.

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In this episode of Punks in Pubs, Liam sits down with Monique Powell, the legendary frontwoman of Save Ferris.

From growing up in Orange County’s iconic punk scene to navigating the chaos of the music industry, Monique shares her incredible journey—one filled with triumphs, setbacks, and a never-ending love for music.

She talks about:

• Her time living in the UK, falling in love with Birmingham, and nearly freezing at a Crystal Palace match.
• The insane drinking culture of British football fans.
• What it was like being a woman in punk in the ’90s and how things have (or haven’t) changed.
• The DIY grind of selling 20,000 self-released records before the major labels came knocking.
• Covering Come On Eileen and whether she ever got sick of it.
• Her thoughts on punk, privilege, and why you don’t mess with her when it comes to racism or sexism.

It’s a deep, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation with one of ska-punk’s most iconic voices.

Give it a listen, and if you enjoy it, share it with a mate!

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Thank you to ⁠⁠Fidlar⁠⁠ for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.

Follow the podcast ⁠⁠@punksinpubs⁠⁠ across all social media and give us a⁠⁠ rate and review⁠⁠ while you are at it.

In this Punks Unknown special, Punks in Pubs explores the underground punk scene of Cuba with Jordie, a former member of the horror punk band We Bite.

From USB drives full of music to chaotic government-sponsored festivals,

Jordie takes us on a journey through the unique struggles and triumphs of being a punk in Havana.

Now living in Madrid, he reflects on his escape from Cuba, the universal spirit of rebellion, and what punk has meant to him.

This is a story of resilience, self-expression, and the power of music to cross borders.

Don’t miss this one.

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https://webite.bandcamp.com/music