How Punk Zines Wove Global Connections Before the Internet

In this episode we explore the grassroots world of early punk zines—hand‑printed, photocopied flyers that circulated by snail mail and built a transnational network of bands, fans, and DIY infrastructure. From Boston to London, these tiny paper pages carried reviews, classifieds, trade sections, and raw imagery that fueled shows, touring circuits, and a shared identity before the web existed. We dig into how this low‑budget printing culture became punk’s backbone and shaped the genre’s evolution.

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