Punk Rock Creatives

Marie Repulsive
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Marie Repulsive is the host of the Punk Rock Creative Podcast, a punk interview show exploring the creative journeys of artists, musicians, and change makers connected to the punk scene. Through candid conversations, Marie dives into the stories behind the music — often uncovering powerful links to activism, community, and social causes. A lifelong creative, Marie previously played ukulele in The Pukes before joining Lost Cherrees as vocalist in 2012. After taking a break, she recently returned to the stage as a solo performer, bringing her unmistakable punk spirit to new audiences. Beyond music, Marie is a Graphic Designer and a passionate Special Educational Needs advocate, blending creativity with purpose both on and off the stage.

  1. 15h ago

    Joe Bitter

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with acoustic folk punk musician Joe Bitter about music, songwriting, the DIY punk scene and everything in between. We get into Joe's musical journey, his influences, and what draws them to folk punk and the positives and negatives of performing with just an acoustic guitar, verse playing with a full band (Joe used to play guitar for London street punk legends Emergency Bitter, just incase you are not in the know). As always, the conversation as you would expect includes football, also the strange and downright random things that can happen at punk gigs (we have both had some eyebrow raising stuff said to us other the years), and some of the wonderfully unpredictable moments that make live punk music what it is. Folk punk, football, music, laughs, noisey children in the background and a few completely random tangents — just another episode of Punk Rock Creatives!

    Joe Bitter

  2. Oct 13

    Cero Viejo (ex Authority Zero)

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with Bill Marcks and Jeremy Wood, founding members of Authority Zero and now their new band, Cero Viejo. We get into the story behind Cero Viejo, from Bill and Jeremy's first meeting at high school in the 1990s to their musical journey together, including chaotic gigs, the things that inspire them, and the excitement and challenges of starting something new. We also explore the current political climate in America and how the world around us influences creativity and music. We chat about their upcoming self-funded tour across the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, the possibility of bringing Cero Viejo over to the UK, and whether starting your own record label is a brilliant idea or just another headache waiting to happen! As always, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns, including Dobby the House-Elf, the menopause, and plenty of laughs along the way. As a bonus the guys treat us to some live acoustic music on the podcast! Music, politics, friendship and some random tangents.

    Cero Viejo (ex Authority Zero)

  3. Oct 6

    Marie & the Meltdownz

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, things get a little closer to home as Marie sits down with her own band, Marie & the Meltdownz, for a chat about music, gigs, touring and all the chaos that comes with being in a band together. We talk about touring, the places we've never played but would love to take the Meltdownz to, and what life on the road together might actually look like — including who would survive on tour and, perhaps more importantly, which member of the band would have the best chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse (we conclude that everyone should be asked this question). There's plenty of gig talk too, including fights at shows, the strange things that can happen when you put a load of people in a room with loud music, and our shared love and appreciation for the people who can make or break your night: sound engineers. Good sound engineers really are the unsung heroes of live music, and we give them some much-deserved appreciation. We get into some of the music we love along the way, including Thin Lizzy — and, of course, Phil Lynott 😎 — Papa Roach, Amen, and Madonna, as well as talking about the different influences and tastes we all bring to the band. We also chat about being shy while simultaneously choosing to get up on stage in front of people, what we're actually like together as a band, playing live, where we'd like to take Marie & the Meltdownz next, and the reality of making music together.

    Marie & the Meltdownz

  4. Sep 22

    THWACK! (Chlo Spinks)

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with Chlo from London-based orchestral punk band THWACK! about queer icons, their brilliantly bonkers “Margaret Thatcher Blood Snatcher”, their EP Buried But Blooming, the recording process and an exciting new collaboration in the works. We talk about their experiences playing Glastonbury and Rebellion, as well as some of the wonderfully theatrical grassroots art and music spaces they love, including The Cavendish Arms and The Bread & Roses in South London. The conversation also takes in Central Saint Martins, the current state of the world and what it actually means to function as a modern independent creative — juggling the music with promotion, social media, visuals and everything else that now comes with it. Or, as the band conclude: Mick Jagger didn't have to do all this! Plus, we tackle the important question of which member of THWACK! would survive a zombie apocalypse, and much more.

    THWACK! (Chlo Spinks)

  5. Sep 15

    Julies Dead (Lianne Erskine)

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with Lianne Erskine, vocalist of Julie’s Dead, after first discovering the band live at a Dammit Records showcase. Lianne shares her own musical journey from owning a music venue and the path that eventually led her to fronting Julie’s Dead. They talk about creativity, finding your voice and what happens when you give yourself permission to take up space creatively — particularly at a point in life when society can sometimes suggest that women should be doing precisely the opposite. That leads into a conversation about being an older woman in punk, and the strange expectations that still exist around how women are supposed to look, dress and present themselves. Marie and Lianne also discover a shared appreciation for being permanently livid. From the genuinely important things worth getting angry about to the tiny, seemingly insignificant things that can inexplicably vex you, there is plenty of fuel available for creativity. The conversation turns to Dammit Records and the importance of being part of a label that doesn’t discriminate or decide whether somebody belongs based on age, gender, appearance or whether they fit a particular image. The focus is where it should be: the music. Lianne talks about what a brilliant label Dammit is to be part of, the support they give their artists and just how much they do for the wider DIY punk scene, with their showcases around the country. There’s also chat about Good Cop Bad Cop, Julie’s Dead (obviously), creativity, community and finding your own place in music without changing yourself to fit somebody else’s idea of what you should be. An episode about creative journeys, getting older, getting angrier, finding your voice, making music and refusing to dress how anybody thinks you should. Because perhaps being permanently livid isn’t such a bad thing after all.

    Julies Dead (Lianne Erskine)

  6. Sep 8

    Pete Bentham (Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies)

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with Pete Bentham of Pete Bentham & The Dinner Ladies about Kitchencore, punk, second chances and the creative ideas behind the Dinner Ladies. Despite being a fan, Marie discovers embarrassingly early in the conversation that the Dinner Ladies and the Dinnerettes are actually two different things. Every day's a school day. Pete takes us back to how the band came about and the serious story behind its beginnings. After becoming very ill, Pete was given a second chance at life and made the decision to start their own band — eventually creating the band that became Pete Bentham & The Dinner Ladies. We talk about some of Pete's musical influences, including his admiration for DEVO and the unmistakable Wilko Johnson, as well as the origins of Pete's distinctive buttoned-up stage look. The conversation turns to family and the more personal side of Pete's songwriting as we talk about “Shed”, inspired by his dad and the importance of his shed as a place to escape, think and find a bit of peace. We also get into the band's current album, Art, Religion and Chocolate Biscuits, and how the Dinner Ladies continue to mix humour, everyday life and more serious subjects with their own particular brand of Kitchencore. Naturally, there's plenty of festival talk too. We chat about AWOD, Rebellion Festival, and discover a shared love of Rebellion's Literary Stage — one of those parts of the festival where the stories, ideas and history behind punk get as much attention as the music. There's also some punk appreciation, including why X-Ray Spex deserve far more recognition, alongside the inevitable important questions that every serious punk podcast needs to address: If the Dinner Ladies actually had to run a school kitchen, who would get the sack first? And perhaps even more divisively... Gravy or curry sauce? A funny, thoughtful conversation about punk, creativity, influences, family, festivals, and what you do when life gives you another chance — with the creator of Kitchencore himself, Pete Bentham.

    Pete Bentham (Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies)

  7. Sep 1

    Griff Griffiths (Rock Radio, author of 'I was The King of Spain')

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie sits down with musician, author and Rock Radio UK presenter Griff Griffiths — although somewhere along the way, neither of them is entirely sure whose show they're actually on, leading to some comical moments. OGriff has lived enough lives to fill several podcasts. We get into the extraordinary story behind his book I Was the King of Spain and the mental health crisis that led to a stay at The Priory. We talk openly about mental health, creativity and finding humour in some of life's darkest and strangest moments, before heading off in several wonderfully unexpected directions. There's Rock Radio UK, Griff's journey into broadcasting and life behind the microphone; how Griff's Rick Astley story bears a surprising similarity to a Gypsy Pistoleros story from series one of the podcast; and a conversation about punk, including what was happening to the scene during the 1990s and how punk has continued to evolve. Having recently interviewed Marie on his own radio show, Griff and Marie inevitably end up swapping roles — to the point where they temporarily lose track of who is interviewing whom. Don't worry. They eventually reel it back in. Mostly. A funny, candid and occasionally chaotic conversation about punk, radio, mental health, music, survival and an extraordinary creative life.

    Griff Griffiths (Rock Radio, author of 'I was The King of Spain')

  8. Aug 25

    Molly Tie (Author of Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk)

    In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with writer Molly Tie about her brilliant book Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk from the 1970s to Today and the women who have helped shape punk and alternative music. We talk about the sexism, abuse and hatred women can face within alternative scenes, and how women in music are often judged very differently from their male counterparts. The conversation explores the treatment of women including Brody Dalle, Courtney Love and Nancy Spungen, the extreme hatred and even death threats directed towards women in the public eye, and how those narratives influence the way women are viewed and remembered. Molly also talks about researching and writing Rebel Grrrls, why these stories matter, and the importance of recognising women's contribution to punk beyond the familiar versions of its history. Plus, we put Molly through the Punk Rock Creatives quick-fire round, talk punk, women, music and creativity — and plenty more along the way. An honest conversation about women, punk, misogyny, representation and who gets to control the narrative.

    Molly Tie (Author of Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk)
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About

Marie Repulsive is the host of the Punk Rock Creative Podcast, a punk interview show exploring the creative journeys of artists, musicians, and change makers connected to the punk scene. Through candid conversations, Marie dives into the stories behind the music — often uncovering powerful links to activism, community, and social causes. A lifelong creative, Marie previously played ukulele in The Pukes before joining Lost Cherrees as vocalist in 2012. After taking a break, she recently returned to the stage as a solo performer, bringing her unmistakable punk spirit to new audiences. Beyond music, Marie is a Graphic Designer and a passionate Special Educational Needs advocate, blending creativity with purpose both on and off the stage.

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  • Creator
    Marie Repulsive
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marie (Repulsive) Austin 2025
  • Show Website
    Punk Rock Creatives