Ep. 174: Joe Jack Talcum discusses The Dead Milkmen's "Punk Rock Girl"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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In this episode, vocalist and guitarist Joe Jack Talcum provides an engaging look into the creation of the timeless classic from The Dead Milkmen, "Punk Rock Girl". He shares the story of how so many iconic Philadelphia landmarks became part of the song's lyrics, all of which immerse the listener in the city's unique atmosphere. He also reveals how Minnie Pearl and Mojo Nixon made their way into this punk rock gem, making this a must-listen for Dead Milkmen fans and music enthusiasts alike. If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and would like to help support the show, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. You'll get weekly bonus episodes of the After Party podcast (plus a GIANT back catalog of episodes), and you'll be helping the show continue on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:50.5	Thanks for listening and happy shopping. Hey everybody. Today's guest is Joe Jack Talcum, guitarist and vocalists for the Chester
1:10.1	County Pennsylvania punk rock band, The Dead Milkman.
1:13.0	Milkman.
1:14.0	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind their most successful single,
1:20.0	Punk Rock Girl, taken from the 1988 album, Beel's Ababa. Punk
1:23.0	a B
1:27.7	This song is a Bama. This song is a classic in so many ways.
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