In this episode, we speak with Marv Gadgie: legendary instigator of gig-time rumness at the Indian Queen pub in Boston not Boston (the Lincolnshire one, not the American one), zine and book writer, and a sharp observer of both the absurd and the hidden wonders of everyday life. We trace Marv's journey into punk, from discovering Discharge to moving to Boston and helping transform the Indian Queen into an unlikely but vital stop on the DIY touring circuit, welcoming bands like Tragedy, Victims, Fucked Up, Warhead, Code13, DS13, Catharsis, Phobia, Stupids, Varukers, and Municipal Waste. More than just a venue, the Indian Queen became a meeting place where friendships were forged, ideas exchanged, and an international network of people connected through punk took shape.
Along the way, we explore the rich history of Boston's punk scene, talking about hometown heroes such as Urko and the much-missed Jas Toomer, as well as newer bands like Gristle. Throughout the conversation, we reflect on how punk is sustained not simply by records and gigs, but by the friendships, generosity, and communities that grow around the music, alongside plenty of stories, humour, and an appreciation for the extraordinary hidden within the seemingly ordinary.
Excuse the audio quality on this one..and the regional accents... Thanks to Rob Migone for doing his best with the audio!!
Gadgie zine in the Guardian newspaper
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/15/uk-fanzines-zine-radical-resurgence?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEcExleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEerx2hcYMso9C0FRb7jX045qVbpJ1a4AvF3OhbZcPLErUfa9jtiNMcwGYH2b0_aem_hJudwicbDfiStR1Yc9LRGA
R.I.P Jas Toomer https://iqhc.bandcamp.com/album/urko/
R.I.P Darrel Skinner https://iqhc.bandcamp.com/album/poindexter/
https://iqhc.bandcamp.com/
Intro: Gristle.....Maximum Power
https://gristleboston.bandcamp.com/
Outro: Onlooker … Peaceful Protest …
https://onlookertheband.bandcamp.com/
Boston Bands over the years:
https://iqhc.bandcamp.com
