For the first episode of 2023, Dave and Jon share the microphone with inspirational speaker Talli 'Nubs' Osborne, subject matter of the NOFX song 'She's Nubs'. Born and raised in Canada, Nubs shares her story of being adopted at a young age, wining and dining with Virgin boss, Richard Branson, and becoming a somewhat unexpected icon in the punk rock scene. Now residing in Las Vegas, Nubs has become ambassador for the Punk Rock Museum opening in March 2023. Listen in now.

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This week Dave and Jon come at you live as we caught up with Dewan-Dean Soomary prior to his set at The Matchstick Piehouse as part of the Till the Wheels Fest. The former King Blues and Bleach Blood guitarist speaks to us candidly about life outside of the spotlight following his 10-year hiatus from live performances. He reflects on past mistakes, false dawns, and his difficult journey towards a better and brighter tomorrow. 

Check out Dewan's awesome new band Teenage Sequence when they are next in town.

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This week Dave and Jon sit down with veteran punk Joe Doherty, singer of LA legends Jughead's Revenge. Joe recalls his early life as a young punk. He shares his mum's dismay of his punk rock lifestyle, so much so becoming a member of LA based family therapy organisation Parents of Punkers.  We trace his journey through punk rock, playing for free beer and hot dogs, sharing the stage with little known bands LAPD and Shrinky Dinks. And Weird Al gets a namecheck. 

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In the south-eastern tip of America, a jazz-trained, skateboarding, punk rocker got together with some friends to bring the world a new take on a sound that was soon to explode.

This week Dave and Jon meet Danny Lore, bass player and vocalist of political ska-core legends, Against All Authority.

We get the story behind how plans for a punk rock museum brought about AAA's recent reunion, their plans for new music and possible tours, Danny's journey into punk, growing up in the Miami punk scene and discover the connection between AAA and the Bee Gees! All this and much more.

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This week Dave and Jon speak to Jay Navarro, lead singer of seminal ska punk band, The Suicide Machines. Brawls at Reading Festival, biker gangs, and the recent events regarding Roe vs Wade lead the discussion in this episode. Make sure to pick up their upcoming music and merch. Proceeds from sales going to Planned Parenthood. Join the conversation: Facebook Email: PRAPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @PRAPodcast Instagram: @punkrockacademypodcast This podcast is hosted by Dave Springer & Jon Gerlis. Edited by Dave Springer. Theme song by Paul Russell. Art by Ryan Davies.