Best Dan Burnham Podcasts (2025)

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Year End Mailbag - Your Burning Questions, ANSWERED! 39:33

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This mailbag episode pulls back the curtain on the podcast, reflecting on the most-listened-to conversations of the year—featuring Brenden Murphy, Dwid & Aaron Melnick, George (Blacklisted / Staticlone), Brian from Incendiary, and Josh James (STYG). We also spotlight “new” bands shaping the present and future with guests from End It, Home Front, Re…

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The State of It's Christmas Awards 33:44

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Political moment of the year? Civil war of the year? And who or what gets The Actual State of It Award? 2025 offered rich pickings for our inaugural Christmas awards. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Caroline Wheeler, political editor, The Sunday Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall ed…

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Borough Assembly - December 18, 2025 1:56:08

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-30R: Amendin…

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BEST OF 2025 w/ Jeremy Bolm and Joey Cahill 1:36:26

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On this episode, we break down our favorite records of 2025 with two trusted voices in punk and hardcore: Jeremy Bolm (singer of Touché Amoré, founder of Secret Voice) and Joey Cahill (Wanna Hear It Records). We talk standout releases, unexpected favorites, and what made this year hit harder than most. It’s a wide-ranging, opinionated conversation …

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Who will move first: Streeting or Burnham? 29:07

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Senior Labour figures say a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership could come as early as next month. But who will move first? Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner are all on manoeuvres. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Caroline Wheeler, political editor, The Sunday Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times …

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Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller, authors of “The Unraveling” (and Earth Crisis) 1:04:00

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On this episode, we talk with The Unraveling co-authors Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller. Karl, best known as the voice of Earth Crisis, brings decades of perspective from a life deeply rooted in hardcore, while Jeremy offers the complementary lens that helped shape the book’s broader narrative. Together they dig into what it means to be taken seri…

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Angela Rayner's main character energy 35:50

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Angela Rayner turned down a chance to appear on I'm a Celebrity because she wasn't done with politics. Will she return to cabinet or make a bid for the leadership herself? Patrick has been told what she really thinks of the idea of a pact with Wes Streeting. Also, Keir Starmer's plan for turning things around – and the bear traps on the path ahead.…

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Borough Assembly - December 4, 2025 2:26:23

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Third Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-13: Providing …

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Graeme McKinnon from Home Front 1:11:20

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This week on the show, we sit down with Graeme McKinnon, vocalist, songwriter, and driving force behind Canadian post-punk powerhouse Home Front. Before blending icy synths with punk grit, Graeme cut his teeth in the world of hardcore—shaped early on by the tough, street-level bite of Blitz and the chaotic, uniquely Canadian spirit of SNFU. Those b…

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The stench of decay coming from Downing Street 28:20

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The budget gave Labour MPs a lift but for how long? They're already getting uneasy, and some members of the cabinet are so cross that they're proactively ringing The Times. Also, Patrick reminisces about his weekend at the Your Party conference...and Brexit makes a comeback. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Caroline Wheeler, political e…

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Bonus Episode: Labour's economics-free budget 28:46

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The dust has settled on Rachel Reeves’s budget. What does it really mean for the country? Is there any real economics behind it? And is it politically fatal for Labour? Tune in to our bonus episode recorded live in Westminster. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Fraser Nelson, column…

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Dan Gump from Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records 1:11:37

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In this episode, I talk with Dan Gump, founder of Life Sentence Records and vocalist of Excessive Force, about his unique path through hardcore. We get into his upbringing, discovering punk, and how serving in the Marine Corps shaped his perspective once he became part of the OC and Midwest hardcore scenes. Dan reflects on what it means to be a str…

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Starmer and Reeves's reverse Midas touch 31:54

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Rachel Reeves may have appeased Labour MPs but at what cost? We exclusively reveal just how bad relations are between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. We also discuss whether recent allegations against Nigel Farage are a big problem for him, and the political fall-out from Gabriel's story that West Midlands Police acted on false intelligence when t…

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Borough Assembly - November 20, 2025 1:58:15

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: October 2, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinan…

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Scott Angelacos from Bloodlet and Hollow Leg 1:13:48

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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Angelacos—the unmistakable voice behind Bloodlet, Hope & Suicide, and Hollow Leg—to dig into the history, mythology, and lived reality of one of Florida’s heaviest and most influential frontmen. Scott walks us through the early days of Bloodlet, the unique darkness that shaped their sound, and the gritty Flor…

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Mahmood vs the liberal luminaries 39:13

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Shabana Mahmood brings Blue Labour values to the Home Office, but can the human rights lawyer in Keir Starmer hold the line? Also, after last week's episode unleashed chaos in Westminster, we look at the anatomy of a briefing war and the chancellor's sudden u-turn on income tax. And today's scoop: how the Corbynite left is eating itself while Zack …

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Petey USA 1:07:35

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New episode featuring Petey USA — the musician, comedian, and all-around creative dude known for blending vulnerable songwriting with offbeat humor and viral sketches. We talk about how collaboration has shaped his approach to both music and comedy, what it felt like to throw the first pitch at a Cubs game, and the balance between sincerity and abs…

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Have a go if you think you're hard enough 33:00

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We reveal how the prime minister intends to fight a leadership challenge that he now sees as inevitable. Meanwhile the chancellor plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap to appease some Labour MPs, even though there are no votes in it. And why are phrases like 'carpet bombing' and 'harassment' being applied to Steve's reporting style? Steven Swinf…

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Borough Assembly - November 6, 2025 2:50:30

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: September 4, 2025 September 18, 2025 September 26, 2025 Special Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamatio…

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Brett Burnham from Torn Apart 1:15:37

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This week, we sit down with Brett Burnham, vocalist of Torn Apart and longtime tattoo artist, for a deep dive into the roots of Baltimore hardcore and the winding path that’s carried him from stages to tattoo shops. Torn Apart was one of the most intense and influential bands to come out of Baltimore 90s scene — a bridge between metalcore’s early c…

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If you're going to raise taxes, why not just say so? 34:14

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Before the election, Rachel Reeves said she wasn't going to raise taxes on working people. Well, guess what? It looks like that's exactly what she's about to do. We reveal the measures the treasury is considering. And even the Labour whips are talking about a spring leadership challenge. Could a former leader make a comeback? And is Keir Starmer's …

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Bill Stevenson from Descendents 1:05:52

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Few drummers have shaped punk rock’s heartbeat like Bill Stevenson. From pounding the kit for Black Flag to defining melodic hardcore with the Descendents, Bill’s fingerprints are all over the sound and soul of modern punk. Now in his early 60s, he’s as sharp, funny, and relentless as ever — splitting time between drumming, producing at his legenda…

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Has Starmer gone woke? 31:49

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In this half-term special, Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire tackle the week’s heavyweight political stories. Gabriel lifts the lid on a capital S scoop from his morning's round of whatsapping, and Patrick explores what Plaid Cymru’s triumph in Caerphilly means for Labour and Reform? And has Keir Starmer really gone woke? Patrick Maguire, chief p…

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - October 23, 2025 1:30:34

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Call to Order Review of Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget: Capital Projects Fund Sales Tax Fund CPV Excise Tax Fund Mayor & Assembly Discussion Items Adjournment Packet

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Patrick Cozens from Restraining Order 1:06:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Cozens, frontman of Restraining Order, the Massachusetts/Connecticut hardcore band known for blending classic early ’80s energy with modern urgency. Patrick talks about growing up in the New England scene, how Restraining Order first came together, and the balance between being easygoing offstage and all-ou…

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - October 21, 2025 1:19:58

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Call to Order Review of Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget: Clinic Fund Solid Waste Fund Water/Sewer Fund Port Fund Harbor Fund Mayor & Assembly Discussion Items Adjournment Packet

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The tepid bath of managed decline 34:19

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A two-scoop episode. We reveal one of the controversial measures coming in next month's budget. And there's trouble ahead for the UK's most senior official. Both stories raise questions about the government's grip on the levers of power. Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Caroline Wheeler, political editor, The Sunday Times Patrick Maguir…

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Borough Assembly - October 16, 2025 1:03:25

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: August 7, 2025 August 28, 2025 Special Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Ad…

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Esden Stafne from Saturdays At Your Place 1:05:27

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This episode features a conversation with Esden Stafne, bassist, vocalist, and founding member of saturdays at your place, the Michigan-based band whose blend of Midwest emo, pop sensibility, and raw sincerity has built a passionate following across DIY spaces and beyond. We dig into Esden’s life offstage—the quiet moments between tours, growing up…

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Year End Mailbag - Your Burning Questions, ANSWERED! 39:33

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The State of It's Christmas Awards 33:44

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Borough Assembly - December 18, 2025 1:56:08

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BEST OF 2025 w/ Jeremy Bolm and Joey Cahill 1:36:26

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Who will move first: Streeting or Burnham? 29:07

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Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller, authors of “The Unraveling” (and Earth Crisis) 1:04:00

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Angela Rayner's main character energy 35:50

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Borough Assembly - December 4, 2025 2:26:23

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Graeme McKinnon from Home Front 1:11:20

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The stench of decay coming from Downing Street 28:20

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Bonus Episode: Labour's economics-free budget 28:46

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Dan Gump from Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records 1:11:37

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Starmer and Reeves's reverse Midas touch 31:54

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Borough Assembly - November 20, 2025 1:58:15

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Scott Angelacos from Bloodlet and Hollow Leg 1:13:48

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Mahmood vs the liberal luminaries 39:13

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Petey USA 1:07:35

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Have a go if you think you're hard enough 33:00

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Borough Assembly - November 6, 2025 2:50:30

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Brett Burnham from Torn Apart 1:15:37

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If you're going to raise taxes, why not just say so? 34:14

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Bill Stevenson from Descendents 1:05:52

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Has Starmer gone woke? 31:49

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - October 23, 2025 1:30:34

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Patrick Cozens from Restraining Order 1:06:13

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - October 21, 2025 1:19:58

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The tepid bath of managed decline 34:19

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Borough Assembly - October 16, 2025 1:03:25

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Esden Stafne from Saturdays At Your Place 1:05:27