Episodes
May 9, 2023
A2G277 - Caspar Babypants
Reunion record talk concludes, but somehow we detour into the Presidents of the United States of America extended universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2023
A2G276 - Yeah, I'm Thinking I'm Back
Reunion records as an idea and what makes a good one, a noteworthy one, and a depressing one. This episode is about highlighting the good. Welcome back, whoever. Good to see you. Also, remember Ashlee Simpson. Learn more abou...
April 25, 2023
A2G275 - A Saturday In Hell
We took a time-machine to the vaunted early 00s, when hardcore was poppin... but chasms between genres were widening. We jump on one side of that fence for a podcast to pick apart Saturday of HELLFEST 2002. A time capsule eve...
April 18, 2023
A2G274 - What's Missing?
Hardcore 2023 rips, but is there something missing? Underrepresented genres? Vibes that can't be found? Dive into the weird, sailor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 11, 2023
A2G273 - Bands Of the Now
A solemn goodbye to Rich Jacovina of Silent Majority and then some talk about the bands that are defining the moment. There's a lotta great bands, but which are emblematic of WHAT'S POPPIN? Learn more about your ad choices. V...
April 4, 2023
A2G272 - Numberology
Why do some bands do so well in streaming while others are better at filling rooms and some excel at selling vinyl? The Mystery Mobile pulled up and tried to sort it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
March 28, 2023
A2G271 - I Can't Believe The Things We Say
Jay from Mindforce joins us to discuss how easily things can be taken in the wrong spirit. Also, when will youth crew be YOUTH crew again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 21, 2023
A2G270 - Festival Draft 2023
Auction-style draft to create the perfect festival! You've got some imaginary money, now build the perfect experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 14, 2023
A2G269 - We're Talking New Hardcore
The title says it all. New bands, tours, and label announcements. Also, gossip (as a concept). And a cameo from Dookie.
March 7, 2023
A2G268 - Undercovers
The fine (dying) art of the cover song. When's the last time you heard a great one? Also a track from the upcoming CONFUSION discography!
Feb. 28, 2023
A2G267 - Two Post
Part two of the Wikipedia-led discussion on post-hardcore. You know how college won't let you cite Wikipedia? There's good reason for that. But we still manage to talk some good post-hardcore talk.
Feb. 21, 2023
A2G266 - Gold Standards
Hunt for gold in the arbitrary and sometimes nonsensical subgenres of wikipedia's hardcore knowledge. Do you Nintendocore? Madball and Agnostic Front. Whats the line between PV and Grind? Where in the world is Patrick San Die...
Feb. 14, 2023
A2G265 - How Post Is Post?
Putting together a post-hardcore playlist using the epicenter of ignorance: Wikipedia.
Feb. 7, 2023
A2G264 - Wilson Never Rests
Turnstile on the red carpet, Helmet in the dunking booth, and Wilson From Westchester is back to ask us new guy questions.
Jan. 31, 2023
A2G263 - Living It Up In Tulum
Was Biohazard the first uncanny valley HC band? Shows shows shows! Can a band go from the wild boys to the mild boys and still rule? How band legacies are revised and refurbished. AND SOME SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Jan. 24, 2023
A2G262 - Sounds Viable
Hardcore internet was alight with rumors of COMMERCIAL VIABILITY! So we went in. Then we made time for a name game. Do you know your hardcore musicians, or is it all "that guy with the funny hairline?" we took the test.
Jan. 17, 2023
A2G261 - We'll Leave The Light On For You
All the hot-button hc topics, like "are shows better with the lights on?" and "should you sit in the center of the stage?" Also, FYA recap, Tied Down preview, and a brand new track from Philly's own DRILL SERGEANT!
Jan. 10, 2023
A2G260 - Crystal Ballz 2023
What happens next? [not the band, but the sincere question] Listeners hit us with their predictions for the near future.
Jan. 3, 2023
A2G259 - Peace Out, 2022!
Year-end lists of things we listened to. Really just an excuse to talk hardcore. Also, Janet Jackson.
Dec. 27, 2022
A26258 - Rowlf the Dog & Silver Muppet Band
Friend of the podcast Eric joins us for: Bands with bits; defending your hater side; this or that; Bob Seger; No Warning; maintaining good posture.
Dec. 20, 2022
A2G257 - Rough Day For Opinions
First, some opinions about a guy who, as it turns out, has health concerns. Sorry, Al. Later, we inadvertently low-rate a guy who happened to die 10hrs later. Sorry, Terry Hall. And in-between that, we talk about the differen...
Dec. 13, 2022
A2G256 - Dance Night, Get the F Out
For the Children 2022; venue choice; alt-revival; guitar music in the toilet; getting ushered outta venues like you're some kind of vagrant.
Dec. 6, 2022
A2G255 - Not Dusty
Matt Summers could use your help for for his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/matt-summers?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined&fbclid=PA...
Nov. 29, 2022
A2G254 - Witnessing History
Seeing something you never thought you would, where's the Holy Terror today, DIY scenes ruined by pettiness, making interpersonal problems career problems, and linking disparate bands in less than five steps.