The Paranoid Squirrel

Where we play music that you should hear on the radio but don\’t.

The Paranoid Squirrel is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 724 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Paranoid Squirrel, a music show with 724 episodes published.

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  Episode #589

  The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1084

  Aug 14, 20261h 4m

  Acweorna! Episode 1084 of The Paranoid Squirrel is packed with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand-new releases with classics, covers, lost demos and a fair amount of musical interconnectedness. This week Compare & Contrast gets a workout as we investigate a few songs that sound strangely familiar, while Covers Corner takes us from Captain Sensible to Julian Cope via some wonderfully unlikely connections. There’s also new music, forthcoming album and gig news, a demo rescued from 1987, plenty of Beatles-related coincidences and the usual stories and diversions along the way. And when you think it’s all over, don’t switch off just yet. After the outro there’s one final musical treat waiting for you... The Last Nut. Where Melody Meets Mayhem! 01 The Romantics – What I Like About You – The Romantics – Nemperor 02 The Humpers – Devil’s Magic Pants – Euphoria, Confusion, Anger And Remorse – Epitaph 03 The Stranglers – (Get a) Grip (on Yourself) – Live (X Cert) – United Artists 04 UFO – Natural Thing – Strangers In The Night – Chrysalis 05 Dave Hill – Play It To The Crowd – Dirty Foot Lane – Jerkin Crocus Promotions Ltd 06 Rolling Stones – Covered In You – Foreign Tongues – Polydor Records 07 Asomvel – Lone Wolf – Set The World On Fire – Self Released 08 Captain Sensible & The Softies – Jet Boy, Jet Girl – Jet Boy, Jet Girl 7” – Polydor Records 09 Stupidity – World Shut Your Mouth – Beyond Stupidity – Wicked Cool Records 10 The Spacewasters – The Shed – Thee CreepWasters / Brothel Apocalypse – Bandcamp 11 Thee CreepFreaks – Action – Thee CreepWasters / Brothel Apocalypse – Bandcamp 12 Professor and the Madman – Nuclear Boy – Dreamworld – FullerTone Records 13 Torque Show – Tell Me Anything – If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It – Demo 14 The Dirty Strangers – Get Wild – Country ‘n’ West Ten – DS Records THE LAST NUT: 15 Listen in to find out…… Where Melody Meets Mayhem!

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  Episode #588

  The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1083

  Aug 7, 20261 hour

  Acweorna! After last week's Power Pop & Punk Special, normal service is well and truly resumed as The Paranoid Squirrel returns with another hour of Punk, Junk & Glunk. This week's show is packed with brand-new releases, punk classics, exclusive tracks, gig news, live reviews and, of course, the welcome return of Covers Corner, where familiar songs are turned upside down and given a whole new lease of life. Along the way there's a look at the UK Subs' farewell tour, a review of a recent visit to London's legendary Hope & Anchor, the latest news from the punk underground, and stories linking together musicians and bands in the wonderfully interconnected world of rock 'n' roll. As always, a huge thank you goes to the artists, record labels and friends of the show who continue to send me new music. Your support allows me to shine a light on both established names and the next generation of bands keeping the spirit of punk, power pop and rock alive. So whether you're a lifelong punk, a power pop obsessive, or simply someone who enjoys discovering great music, pull up a chair, turn the volume up and join me for another journey through the ever-expanding world of Punk, Junk & Glunk... 01 Cheap Trick – I Surrender – Heaven Tonight – Epic 02 Marc Valentine – Temporary Buzz – Uncommon Side Effects – Wicked Cool Records 03 The Boys – Never Mind The Botox – Damn Those Eyes/Never Mind The Botox 7” – Damaged Goods Records 04 The Sideshows – Nothing To Say – The Sideshows – European Phonogram 05 UK Subs – CID (Single Version) – Another Kind Of Blues – GEM 06 Vanity Rose – Lost On Your Highway – Vanity Rose – Self Released 07 The Wipes – My Head – One Shot – Self Released 08 Mauro & The Mob – What Have I Got To Lose – What Have I Got To Lose 7” – Snap Records 09 Menace – I Could Be You – A Punk Tribute to the UK Subs – Violated Records 10 Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin – Bettie Rides A Donkey – Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin/The James Clark Institute split single – Bandcamp 11 The James Clark Institute – A Donkey – Rob Moss & Skin-Tight Skin/The James Clark Institute split single – Bandcamp 12 The Chuck Norris Experiment – Don’t Bring Me Down – PUNK CHARTBUSTERS Vol.7– Wolverine Records 13 MC16 – Rubble Walker – We’re Gonna Need A Milkman – Neverlution Records 14 2Sevens – Black Leather – SDTW - Bandcamp

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  Episode #587

  The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1082 - The Power Pop & Punk Hour

  Jul 31, 20261h 1m

  Acweorna! This week, The Paranoid Squirrel celebrates the irresistible meeting point of punk rock attitude and infectious pop melodies with a full hour of classic and contemporary Power Pop. From pioneering favourites such as The Boys, Buzzcocks and The Undertones to modern torchbearers including Cyanide Pills, The Speedways and The Reflectors, it's an hour packed with chiming guitars, unforgettable hooks and singalong choruses. Add in a few hidden gems, some record news and the usual Paranoid Squirrel enthusiasm, and you've got the perfect soundtrack for anyone who loves their punk with a melody. 01 The Boys – First Time – The Boys (1977) – NEMS 02 Cyanide Pills – Big Mistake – Sliced And Diced (2017) – Damaged Goods 03 Buzzcocks – What Do I Get? – Singles Going Steady (1979) – I.R.S. Records 04 The Speedways – I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You – Luna/I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You 7” (2026) – Beluga Records 05 The Real Kids – Better Be Good – The Real Kids (1977) – Norton Records 06 The Yum Yums – She's Got Everything – For Those About To Pop! (2020) – Screaming Apple Records 07 The Undertones – Here Comes The Summer – The Undertones (1979) – Sire 08 Kurt Baker – Don't Steal My Heart Away – Rockin’ For A Living (2011) – Wicked Cool 09 The Nerves – One Way Ticket – Jack Lee, Paul Collins, Peter Case (1986) – Offence Records 10 The Reflectors – All The Way Down – Going Out Of Fashion (2024) – Neon Nile 11 The Rubinoos – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend – Back To The Drawing Board (1979) – Beserkley 12 The Briefs – Poor and Weird – Hit After Hit (2000) – Dirtnap 13 The Vapors – Hit The Ground Running – Wasp In A Jar (2025) – ABSOLUTE 14 Johnny Moped – Roxy You’re Gone – Quork! (2024) – Damaged Goods Records 15 The Hellacopters – Carry Me Home – By the Grace of God (2002) – Universal 16 The Exploding Hearts – Modern Kicks – Guitar Romantic (2003) – Dirtnap 17 The Jags – Back of My Hand – Evening Standards (1980) – Island 18 The Records – Starry Eyes – Shades in Bed (1979) – Virgin

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  Episode #586

  The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1081 - Holiday Hangover pt2

  Jul 24, 20261h 1m

  Acweorna! This week it's another whistle-stop tour through the best in Punk, Junk & Glunk, mixing brand new releases with forgotten gems and a few welcome surprises along the way. There's fresh music from The Volcanics, Diamond Dogs, Mauro & The Mob and The Datsuns, a welcome return from The Sewergrooves, plus a unique Korean-language release from Australian punk veterans Hard-Ons. We also uncover one of British rock's greatest "lost albums" with Larry Wallis before cranking up the volume with Johnny Thunders, The Strains, The Plimsouls, The Barracudas, The Real Kids and 20/20. As always, expect a few stories, the odd tangent, plenty of enthusiasm for great records and hopefully a couple of new discoveries to add to your collection. 01 The Volcanics – Heat Of The Night – Digital Release – Bandcamp 02 The Sewergrooves – Don’t Throw Your Love Away – The Acoin Session – Chaputa Records 03 Diamond Dogs – Bad For You – Similar Shakes, Different Distortion – Wild Kingdom 04 Mauro and the Mob – Don’t Look Now – What Have I Got To Lose 7" – Snap Records 05 The Sideshows – Rock and Roll Owes Me An Apology – The Sideshows – European Phonographic 06 The Datsuns – Moonstruck Man – Moonstruck Man – V2 Records 07 Larry Wallis – Police Car – I'm Not An Archivist - The Legendary Lost Recordings – Cleopatra Records 08 Johnny Thunders – Dead Or Alive – So Alonesome – Remarquable Records 09 Hard-Ons – Where Did She Come From? [Korean] – Korean Language Mini Album – Cheersquad Records & Tapes 10 The Strains – Hard On You – Queen Death – No Solution Records 11 The Plimsouls – A Million Miles Away – Everywhere At Once – UMG Recordings 12 The Barracudas – Summer Fun – Drop Out With The Barracudas – Parlophone Records 13 The Real Kids – All Kindsa Girls – The Real Kids – Norton Records 14 20/20 – Yellow Pills – 20/20 – Portrait Records

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  Episode #585

  The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1080

  Jul 17, 20261 hour

  Acweorna! Here’s this week’s playlist…. 01 Phil Lynott – Talk In ’79 – Solo In Soho – Vertigo 02 The Wildhearts – 29x The Pain – Fishing For More Luckies – EastWest Records 03 Sonic Youth – Ça Plane Pour Moi – Freedom Of Choice – Caroline Records 04 Bastard – Comfort – Doctor Gong 7” – Wap Shoo Wap Records 05 The Damned – Alone – Music For Pleasure – Stiff Records 06 Professor And The Madman – Tolerant World – Dreamworld – FullerTone Records 07 Mauro & The Mob – What Have I Got To Lose – What Have I Got To Lose 7” – Snap Records 08 Desperate Measures ft. Charlie Harper – Limo Life – Digital Release 09 Scant Regard – Master And Servant – Depeche Purpose – Self Released 10 Kurt Baker – Hanging On The Telephone – Got It Covered – Oglio Entertainment 11 Concrete Hyena – Hi! I’m Radio Mike – Future Primitives – Armalyte Industries 12 Slaughter & The Dogs – Live Inside – White Heat – Cadiz Entertainment 13 SNM – The People – Misaligned – Self-Released 14 Psychotic Youth – Girls – Ready Go – Red West Production 15 The Litter – Action Woman – Distortions – Sundazed Music Inc

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