This Is Hardcore Podcast

Episode 84. There is No Substitute for Hard Work A diatribe or rambling on the importance of being embedded in the work involved with your band or other hardcore projects. Opening Track of the Episode Abstain "Lethal Dose" off of the Infirm of Purpose 12" EP out on War Records. Preorder at www.war-rec.com

Episode 83. So You Want It All? Lessons Learned from Fury Of Five On the heels of the upcoming Sold Out Reunion of Fury Of Five, its important to use their rise and the hustle and drive to make their band a worldwide force to reckon with, as a blueprint for up and coming bands and to talk about things related to the scene of the 90s. Opening Track of the Episode End It "HateKeeper" off of Unpleasant Living (Release Date July 8, 2022) on Flatspot Records. www.flatspotrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fsr59-unpleasant-living Closing Track of the Episode Fury of Five "Want It All" No Reason To Smile (Gain Ground Records)

Episode 82 Danny Schuler Part 2. We pick up with our guest where we left off in Episode 68. If you haven't listened to that, please go back to that first. Danny gives a great insight in the machine that made Biohazard a world known powerhouse in metal. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat etc. There is alot to be said about his perspective and the humility he has for all he's accomplished. We speak on his new project Kings Never Die and we have some last few thoughts on Biohazard. Be sure to check out Kings Never Die at This Is Hardcore Fest 2022. They are playing Thursday July 7th, with H20, Sunami, Skarhead and alot more at Underground Arts as part of our TIHC Preshow! www.instagram.com/kings_never_die_official/?hl=en www.twitter.com/DannyBiohazard www.instagram.com/dannybiohazard Opening Track of the Episode Fool's Game "Intro / Roll The Dice" www.foolsgamehc.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2020

Episode 81 Sean O'Donnell of Young Blood Records Sean and Young Blood Records have done a lot to continue the legacy of excellent pure hardcore punk releases coming out of true DIY record labels. The story of Sean and Young Blood records is both a blueprint and a walk down memory lane to the good ol days of the 90s and what it was like to start a label from scratch. There are alot of great stories and interesting tidbits and some simple how to's that are valuable and a fun to hear from the horse's mouth. Sean is an incredible example of great DIY ethics and a person's ability to balance home life while maintaining a small label. Hardcore is his passion and it comes through in his story. www.youngblood-records.com/site www.instagram.com/youngbloodrecords Opening Track of the Episode " Eliminate" by Simulakra www.dazestyle.bandcamp.com/album/the-infection-spreads CD and Vinyl Orders available now https://daze-style.com/

Episode 80 Six Shows in Seven Days in Philadelphia. (cover photo taken 5/14 by Greg Flack www.instagram.com/xgregflackx) Well sorry for the lack of an episode last week, but we got busy. Lots to talk about and a few rants and raves. But good news, 3 songs, not one to start off the Episode!! Sinister Feeling out of Baltimore Track 1 “pulled down” Track 2 “sinister feeling “ Available at Rebirth Records wwww.rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com Rebirth 008 DOWNFALL "Primitive Reality" off the upcoming debut LP "Behind The Curtain". Record comes out July 1st, preorders available June 10th via DAZE and Triple B records www.daze-style.com/

Episode 79 Pain Into Power Triplecast EPISODE 2 This is Part 2 of a 3 part Podcast. Please go to https://soundcloud.com/the-post-america-podcast for part 1 and follow Post America Podcast on their Instagram www.instagram.com/postamericapodcast I am happy to be a part of this 3 way split podcast between 2 of my favorite podcasts, Post America Podcast and 185 Miles South. We sat down with Scott Vogel and talk about Terror's New LP "Pain Into Power" which came out last Friday May 6th. Check it out here www.terror.bandcamp.com/album/pain-into-power and follow Terror on instagram www.instagram.com/terrorhardcore and twitter www.twitter.com/terrorhardcore Please go to Part 3 of the podcast at www.185milessouth.com/ and follow them at www.instagram.com/185milessouth Opening Track of the Episode : Kings Never Die "Rally" off their upcoming ep The Good Times and The Bad. www.kingsneverdieofficial.com and follow them at www.instagram.com/kingsneverdieofficial

Episode 78... TIHC 2022 Announcement Extravaganza! Today we go back to our regularly scheduled operation: Announcing TIHC. With the extra help of this podcast, I bring in some help from Bob Wilson, Kevin Hare and Greg Falchetto to go over the details of the TIHC 2022 lineup and our thoughts on the bands etc. www.thisishardcorefest.com is the place to go for the tickets and check out all our social media platforms. www.twitter.com/TIHCfest www.facebook.com/ThisIsHardcoreFest www.instagram.com/Thisishardcorefest

Episode 77 TIHC 2022 First Announcement !!! Here we go! Like I said, it was only going to be a matter of time where I'm doing short episodes on the upcoming TIHC 2022. With todays 1st drop of bands, I go over some tidbits about the lineup and the fest as a whole. Opening Track of the Episode Wild Panther " Nothing To Run From" From the Yea Thats Right Demo 2022 www.wildpantherbitch.bandcamp.com/

Episode 76 Easter Greetings. Winter changes into Spring. Easter holiday brings change, resurrection etc. Here's some thoughts on years past and the TIHC 2022 lineup to come. Opening track of the Episode Powerhouse "Its Been A Minute" *mastered updated version Preorder your copy now www.allinmerch.com/products/pitchfork-powerhouse-12-lp-preorder www.instagram.com/powerhouseobhc/

Episode 75 Matt Karll The King of Boyertown and future Hall of Fame Boytertowner Matt Karll returns to the show for the fully story. You may remember him from the Xmas Special or from his short run singing with Rock Bottom. Recently his new band GridIron went from Side Project to one of the most talked about bands in the last 2 years. On the Eve of their record release party for their lp "No Good At Goodbyes" I wanted to spend some time talking shit and breaking balls with my good friend. www.bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-good-at-goodbyes www.instagram.com/gridironhardcore www.instagram.com/mattkarll Opening Track of the Episode Carried By Six "Eternity" www.carriedby6hc.bandcamp.com

Episode 74 Lennon Livesay of Eco Strike & Blistered With the last Eco Strike show happening last weekend, it was a good time to get a look at everything Lennon has done with all of his bands and projects. From South Florida, He was an integral part of the vegan sxe resurgence in south florida and had a hand in influencing kids to look back to the older 90s xxx bands, while playing shows all over with Blistered and then later with Eco Strike. There is alot to his upbringing and his story is a great example of a young person in hardcore who has alot of talent and put alot into his scene with the hope of making hardcore a better place. www.instagram.com/leneurysm www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/carbonite photo by @rottenlens on IG Opening Track of the Episode Last Wishes "Loyalty" off their upcoming debut full length "Organized Hate" dropping April 29th on DAZE and The Coming Strife CD Preorders and shirts available now at DAZE-STYLE.COM

Episode 73 Rules to the Road. In another time, a lot of things were just the given rules of the road. Time lapses and the sands cover up valuable information and ideas that have been proven to work. So I go over some thoughts on touring bands and the rules of the road. Opening Track of the Episode Combust " Prison of Time" off the Another Life LP www.cashonlyrecords.limitedrun.com/ www.instagram.com/combustnyhc/?hl=en

Episode 72 This Is Hardcore 2022 Q&A This Is Hardcore Fest is OFFICIALLY HAPPENING JULY 7 -10 , 2022 In Philadelphia. follow us at www.instagram.com/thisishardcorefest www. twitter.com/TIHCfest www.facebook.com/thisishardcorefest I go through some questions from social media and we talk TIHC and more Opening Track of the Episode Terror "Can't Help But Hate" www.instagram.com/terrorhardcore

Episode 71. I booked my first show 25 years ago. Much love to everyone who has supported every and anything I've done. I talk about booking my first show and thoughts from it and what made it happen and what came from it. opening track of the epsiode Statement of Pride " A Fire Inside" www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-fire-inside

Episode 70. The Internet Changed Hardcore. In a constant conversation that is repeated on every social media platform is the Turnstile's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel and their amazing commercial success. I take the time to debate that the Internet changed hardcore far greater and its impact is far more of a changing moment than any single band from the underground finding commercial success. Opening Track of the Episode Gridiron " No Good At Goodbyes" From the debut LP on Triple B Records... "No Good At Goodbyes" www.bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-good-at-goodbyes

Episode 69 Hardcore For Pits with JJ Mrozak of Brick City Rescue Our guest has been working with Pitbull Rescue in Northern NJ for some years and got together with the Late Dave Franklin of Vision, to put together the first Hardcore For Pits show. Since that time, JJ has worked tirelessly to campaign for Pitbulls, actively helping individual animals, speaking on their behalf and raising awareness. Saturday March 6th 1pm At CrossRoads in Garwood, NJ Dog Eat Dog Murphys Law Kings Never Die The Ice Cold Killers Damage Done Lenny Lashley's Gang Of One Rest Assured Steady Soundsystem. www.brickcityrescue.com www.instagram.com/brick_city_rescue Opening Track of the Episode Snubnosed " Unrest" from their demo www. wordsoffire.bandcamp.com/album/wof-010-snubnosed-demo

Episode 68 Danny Schuler of Biohazard This was a fun conversation with my fried Danny Schuler of DLUx of the legendary Biohazard. Needless to say, they are a huge influence on me and I wanted to talk to him about the early days of his life and how he get into playing drums and finding hardcore and metal as a kid from Canarsie, Brooklyn. We start going down the path towards the bands insane successes but we had to cut it short and we will definitely be bringing him back for a part 2. Make sure you check out his new project Kings Never Die. Links Below. www.instagram.com/dannybiohazard www.twitter.com/dannybiohazard www.kingsneverdieofficial.com www.facebook.com/KingsNeverDieBand www.instagram.com/kingsneverdieofficial Opening Track of the Episode: Carbonite " Disgrace" www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/carbonite

Episode 67. This Is Hardcore 2022 17 months into this weekly Podcast, I can finally talk not about This Is Hardcore as a maybe, or in the past, but talk about in the present and future. This is a look back, some explanations and some thoughts moving forward on This Is Hardcore 2022. 14 Festivals, 379 bands have played so far. Thats alot to think about and I go over a bit of it. www.thisishardcorefest.com www.gofundme.com/f/help-jimmy-recover-from-a-medical-setback Opening Track of the Episode Live It Down " Descend" The Last Judgement EP www.liveitdownhc.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-judgement

Episode 66. John Joseph Of CroMags / Bloodclot. John Joseph life has had more ups and downs and turns than any world class rollercoaster. In this brief conversation, we talked about where he drew his strength and adversity to fight past his addictions and drive himself towards success. Many people fall victim to vices and never overcome or rise above it, but for John, he survived, he overcame and he pushed himself even harder when the CroMags fell apart. His story is outlined in his first book, Evolution of a CroMagnon, so I won't give you the bio, but we go into some cracks where we can hear more of his tale there and we go beyond into, into the drive towards his multi discipline training for the Ironman competitions he lives for. He has published 5 books and is working on his 6th, he is working on tv and movie scripts and he is also working as a life coach. As he approaches 60, he is still pursuing music with Bloodclot, which will have new music in the coming year. Many of John's peers didn't make it to 30 or 50, while he is healthier physically and mentally than most half his age. I love his story, I consider him to be a good friend and we had a great conversation. www.johnjosephdiscipline.com/ www.bloodclot.bandcamp.com/ www.twitter.com/jjcromag www.instagram.com/johnjosephcromag Opening Track of the Episode - Berthold City " Only Truth Wins" off their Debut LP "When Words Are Not Enough" Available March 18, 2022 on War Records www.bertholdcityhc.bandcamp.com www.war-rec.com/

Episode 65. Analog Culture in a Digital World. I took some thoughts and put them up here on the contrast and comparisons of digitally minded ideas and practices in hardcore punk and how it applies to our real life shows etc and some pointers on balancing the equation a bit. Opening Track " Its Been A MInute" by Powerhouse (Demo version)

Episode 64. Kevin Hare of Philly HC Shows. Kevin's love and dedication for hardcore knows no bounds, yet his impact isn't in bands he's been in etc, but in the long time support, the hours before and every show helping out and just being the ultimate champion of hardcore in the area in general. To celebrate his 35th Birthday, I wanted to have him back on the show and go deeper into his origins, finding hardcore and his general thoughts and feelings on things. He is one of my favorite people and someone who I rely on for so many things that without his help the many shows and fests would have a much different outcome. His presence has made everything we do better and I appreciate him for being there always. Kevin's Social Media www.instagram.com/notfairtoflair/ www.twitter.com/stan__hansen Opening Track of The Episode Dead Last "Kings Will Fall" "Where Do We Go From Here" www.streetsofhateny.bandcamp.com/album/where-do-we-go-from-here

Episode 63. Carter Holmes of From Within Records & Payback/Off The Tracks. I've been saying that he was a future podcast guest, and with FYA weekend upon us, no better time to bring him on. His humble beginnings finding hardcore in one of southernmost hardcore scenes in the US is already a phenomenal story, but it goes beyond that. From venturing beyond his home of Mobile, AL to hitting the road and finding hardcore friends from Florida to the Northeast and beyond, it made a lasting impression on him. He would eventually begin his label From Within helping release his friends demo tape. From Within would go quickly from a small diy label to a force to be reckoned with, releasing some of the best up and coming bands of the last few years in hardcore as well as releasing 2 of the One Scene Unity Comps which have become the Call For Unity/ Where the Wild Things Are of the modern days. His spirit and love for hardcore shines on this interview and as a younger guy whose heart and soul is put into the music and the scene, I am glad to have finally had him on the show. www.instagram.com/fromwithinrecords [email protected] Opening Track " Detonate" by Despize .. off the Split with Deklination which is a split release between From Within and Northern Unrest. www.despizehc.bandcamp.com/ www.instagram.com/despizehardcore

Episode 62 . Rob Lind of Blood For Blood and Ramallah. Happy New Year! Welcoming in 2022 with a conversation with a friend whose story as far as I'm concerned has yet to be told from his perspective and needs to be heard. Rob Lind is the creative force behind both Blood For Blood and Ramallah. We speak on the early days of his life, the origins of Blood For Blood and then we go deeper into the his personal life and his own dealings with the devil and coming to full sobriety. Rob is an amazing artist, with lightning fast wit and a razor sharp tongue who showed a side of himself that is not only a testament to who he is as a person to come full circle but also sheds new light over his career. This is easily my favorite conversation for the show to date. I really hope you enjoy and please pass it on to others who may be in need of guidance or just to hear his story. www.youtube.com/c/WhiteTrashRobOFFICIAL www.downrightmerchinc.com/collections/rob-from-nod www.facebook.com/groups/TNHITO www.gofundme.com/f/eddie-leeways-fight-with-cancer www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-fight-back-against-his-cancer www.gofundme.com/f/roger-miret-needs-our-help Opening Track of the Episode " Unlawful Execution " by The Chisel, from their Retaliation LP (released Nov 2021) www.instagram.com/thechiseluk www.thechisel.bandcamp.com/

TIHC PODCAST XMas Holiday Special This is a very special podcast, as it features so many of my friends who I have never heard on a podcast or would like to get on them and in the nature of the spirit of the festivities, I wanted to bring some folks on and tell them how much I appreciate them. This is a long podcast and I'm still writing out the notes and links! I hope you have fun, sit back and enjoy listening to some of the people that make everything I do possible. Their impact on my life is immeasurable and that is why I wanted to talk to them and have people understand, I have alot of people supporting me and doing things to make sure the shows, the fest all happen. Have a Great Holiday Season!!!! www.instagram.com/leeway.nyc.merch www.gofundme.com/f/eddie-leeways-fight-with-cancer

Episode 61 Tim Williams of Vision of Disorder. Tim Williams fronted one of the greatest hardcore punk bands of the 1990s. He brought an energy to the stage with a mix of ferocity and melody in his vocals. We talk on his introduction to music, his upbringing, the early days of Vision of Disorder. The thrill of the victories, the agonies of the defeat and dissolution of the band and the next project Bloodsimple. Tim gives us a deeper look into his own life and his sobriety and his new project Rollin' Coffin. As a longtime fan of VOD, I was really excited about this conversation. www.instagram.com/timwilliamsvox www.instagram.com/visionofdisorder www.instagram.com/rollincoffin Opening Track of the Episode: Shackled - "Doubt Surrounds All" (from record of same title on From Within Records) www.instagram.com/shacklednj www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com Mark Fuming Mouth GoFund Me www.gofundme.com/f/help-mark-fight-back-against-his-cancer

Episode 60 Brett Rasmussen of Ignite Episode 60 Brett Rasmussen of Ignite. Brett from Ignite has an incredible story that starts in high school with picking up the bass and thinking it would just be something he did for fun during his high school years. Fast forward more then 30 years later and he is a professional musician in a band that has taken him all over the globe and continues to put out music and excite fans. Brett lays down alot of information, insight and good advice on how to not only take chances and try things out but how to actively take your band's business serious while still maintaining a hands' on DIY approach. We talk alot about the life of Ignite and its releases and members and even start the episode off with a new rendition of an old favorite with their new singer Eli Santana (of Holy Grail) I've been a fan of ignite for over 25 years and I've worked with and been friends with Brett for a long time and this was a great conversation with alot to learn from. www.igniteband.com/ www.facebook.com/igniteband www.instagram.com/igniteband/ www.twitter.com/igniteband Opening Track of the Epsiode " Ignite "Turn XXI" https://www,youtu.be/FcIM55SRnsU

Episode 59 - Keystone Holiday Jam 2021. Joe takes you down a playlist with commentary of all the bands playing Keystone Jam 2021 Opening Track of Episode "Punishment - Decemeber Third" This podcast is dedicated to all of our lost friends. May they watch over us. Here is the playlist and Running Order of the Tracks in the Episode if you wish to follow along: Hesitate - Ahead Of The Game Street Struck - Bleed D Bloc - The Fixed Off The Tracks - What It Takes Raw Life - Living In Spite Carried By Six - Eternity (feat. Tyler of YOTK) Bushido Code- Harvest Age Of Apocalypse - The Patroit Shackled - Doubt Surrounds All FaceWreck - Cuttin’ Loose Multipe Homefront Chaos - Natural Born Killers Buried Dreams - Do Not Resuscitate Strength For A Reason- Through Cold Eyes Shattered realm - No One Else Cruel Hand - Dark Side Of The Cage Rude Awakening - Bound by Chains Buried alive - Another Day Closer to Death (off split with reach the sky Death Threat - Dead at Birth All Out War - Dying Gods Wisdom in Chains - Some Day E town Concrete Track 1 - Do You See (from split with second to none ) Track 2 - Shaydee (ep version ) https://reverbconcerts.com/

Episode 58 Joe Mchenry -Being Thankful for Everything Hardcore Punk Has Given Us. With the Holiday season upon us, I wanted to introduce you to Joe Mchenry, One of my best friends whose love and passion for hardcore has pushed me when I needed some uplifting. You've heard us bring him up before but I wanted to spend some time talking about the good that came from Hardcore Punk in our lives and I hope you enjoy it. Don't Worry, there will be More Mchenry in future episodes Opening Track of the Episode : Live It Down " Sentenced" The Last Judgement demo www.liveitdownhc.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-judgement https://reverbconcerts.com/

Episode 57 Parris Mayhew Part 2 : City Kids, The Story Behind The Music. With the release of "City Kids" the second video/song from The Aggros, Parris returns to the podcast to discuss the details from the inspiration to the technical aspects of shooting the video, as well as the creation of the music and what went into the writing from inspiration to the process and instruments used in the song. We also go back to the old Lower East Side and talk a bit about some of his fondest memories. For those who haven't listened to Episode 30 , please go back and listen to it to get Parris's personal story and the Aggros and its first release " Chaos Magic". www.instagram.com/the_aggros/ www.instagram.com/parrismayhew/ www.facebook.com/parris.mayhew www.youtube.com/theaggros Opening Track of the Episode: The Aggros " City Kids"

Last week was hectic and this week was equally difficult to get the task done so I prattle on about some things related to the show, our world that might not have been covered in detail etc. Be sure to check out www.daze-style.com Opening track of the episode- Out For Justice " Guillotine" off the new LP "Nothin To Prove" get your preorders via Daze Style at the link above. www.ruleofthreehxc.podbean.com/ www.broadstreetbreakdown.com/ www.soundcloud.com/the-post-america-podcast www.185milessouth.com/

Episode 56 Cris Powerhouse. No Regrets.. A Story of Finding Purpose. There is few stories that go deeper than Cris'. From hard lessons learned in his teens in the streets of North Jersey and NYC, to his home of the last 30 years, there was alot to overcome for him. Through Powerhouse, he found new meaning and purpose, and through the band, they helped usher in a new era for Bay Area Hardcore. Being friends with Cris for over 20 years, its a heartfelt conversation between 2 friends on the past and we catch up to the present. Cris's story of overcoming drugs and staying on the path of sobriety through hardcore music, the band , the crew is a lesson on finding purpose and meaning .44 Episode 56 Cris Powerhouse. No Regrets.. A Story of Finding Purpose. There is few stories that go deeper than Cris'. From hard lessons learned in his teens in the streets of North Jersey and NYC, to his home of the last 30 years, there was alot to overcome for him. Through Powerhouse, he found new meaning and purpose, and through the band, they helped usher in a new era for Bay Area Hardcore. Being friends with Cris for over 20 years, its a heartfelt conversation between 2 friends on the past and we catch up to the present. Cris's story of overcoming drugs and staying on the path of sobriety through hardcore music, the band , the crew is a lesson on finding purpose and meaning . Opening Track of the Episode : Powerhouse " Been A Minute" (Debut track/IN Production recording) This is a Debut of the first Powerhouse song in a very long time. The song has been in production and this is not the final cut, but the band wanted to show people what they've been working on. www.powerhouseobhc.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/powerhouseobhc Jerry Guzman www.gofundme.com/f/help-jeff-with-medical-costs?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Eddie Leeway www.gofundme.com/f/eddie-leeways-fight-with-cancer Roger Miret www.gofundme.com/f/roger-miret-needs-our-help Uzi One www.gofundme.com/f/cancer-treatment-for-uzisan-save-the-voice

Episode 55 Mikey Hood. Sacramento Hardcore King It would be impossible to talk about West Coast Hardcore and do this tour without Mikey Hood. From his earliest days in the burgeoning Sacramento Punk scene to the early days of the Northern California Hardcore scene, he was there as an integral part. Once Hoods formed and he began traveling out East, he made lasting friendships with so many bands which would form lasting bonds of support and decades worth of bands that would follow the tracks made from Hoods' tour routes. There has been multiple times that our previous guests have brought him up and it was about time to hear his story and outlook on hardcore then and now.. www.instagram.com/mikeyhood1 www.instagram.com/hoodsofficial www.westcoastworldwide.bandcamp.com Opening Track of the Episode : The Cut Throats " What's the Difference" Check them out on Instagram !!! www.instagram.com/cutthroatshc707 SUPPORT OUR HARDCORE BROTHERS... ROGER MIRET OF AGNOSTIC FRONT hwww.gofundme.com/f/roger-miret-needs-our-help EDDIE LEEWAY www.gofundme.com/f/eddie-leeways-fight-with-cancer

Episode 54 Zack Nelson. The Voice of OxNARDcore and 185 Miles South Podcast. First Stop on TIHC Podcast West Coast Tour! Oxnard, California and its greatest champion Zack Nelson. I met Zack back in the early 00's in Sacramento while my band and his (In Control) crossed paths. Later as I began thinking about doing a podcast, it was his 185 Miles South that gave me much to think of in terms of history, long interviews etc. Zack is humble, well spoken and the perfect guy to be the champion of oxnard hardcore past, present and future. But he and his friends' podcast goes well beyond Oxnard and provides alot of fun listens with just chats on favorite records in general. Zack's upbringing and coming to age story is fantastic and he and I had a wonderful chat and at times I felt like I was being interviewed by him. Truly a pleasure to have him on the show. check out his podcast... 185 Miles South www.185milesouth.com www.instagram.com/185milessouth/?hl=en

Episode 53. Andy Rice. Hard Work & Hard Lessons in Booking Hardcore Bands. Most of the bands that would come to rise in the era at the outset of This Is Hardcore Fest, Sound & Fury and United Blood are bands that would or have been booked by Andy Rice. His story is much like so many others on the show. Self taught from touring in previous bands, lead him to be able to become one of the busiest and successful booking agents from 04 onward. His story and principles on how to work within our world is focused here. There is still so much to go on with Andy beyond what we captured in these 2 hours, but Andy is someone who is not only a friend of mine, but has done so much to keep the ball rolling for so many hardcore bands. He comes at this from a very strong will backed with blue collar approach and has alot of ethics that separated him from so many of his peers. Opening Track of the Episode Z9! " We Don't Come In Peace" off their Debut ep on FastBreakRecords. You can preorder it at www.fastbreakrecords.com Official Release Date Oct. 29th. www.instagram.com/z9band

With some frustrating technical issues in the previous week and some guests rescheduling, I tackle a project set initially for Patreon to put on the main feed. Hope you all enjoy it. Thank you very much for the patience. Opening Track(s) of the Episode Out For Justice "For The Fallen Few" off the upcoming record NOTHIN 2 PROVE, coming this october on DAZE. Momentum "Overkill" Off their debut self titled LP, preorders up now (9/17) at www.daze-style.com

Episode 51. Bob Wilson. PAHC Legend In The Making. Bob Wilson may be one of the most passionate people in hardcore today. From his early teens he was obsessed with hardcore punk. Over time he would pull together his first band Let Down, an angry straight edge band from the suburbs of Philadelphia. They were absolutely the definition of "in your face" and antagonistic. This was the path for him for all that would come later. He would end up being in multiple bands, Mother Of Mercy, Beware and Malice At The Palace and his newest band Off The Tracks. Through touring he would eventually start helping bands play in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Later when he moved here, he began booking shows in the city as well. I mentored him and have always had his back, through personal life and with promoting and booking. After he moved to Florida, he would start FYA Fest with Sam from Triple B records. After 2 fests, Bob would take FYA from Orlando to Tampa and since 2015 has run it on his own. Bob Wilson through FYA Fest and now his own small label Rebirth Records, has mastered the art of finding young bands and put them in the proper position to gain attention. With his relationships with small labels etc, he's helped dozens of bands become nationally known. He is the embodiment of the DIY spirit in hardcore and has a passion that has outlasted most of his early naysayers. Hardcore Punk is in a better place because of him and this episode is both fun, personal and very enjoyable for me as he is one of my very closest friends on the planet. www.instagram.com/fyafest www.twitter.com/fyafest www.rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com Off The Tracks www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/off-the-tracks-demo Malice At The Palace www.maliceatthepalace.bandcamp.com BeWare www.backtobackrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beware-wont-get-the-best-of-me Mother Of Mercy www.motherofmercy.bandcamp.com/ Let Down www.letxdown.bandcamp.com/

Episode 50. FYA Fest 8 Announcement with Bob Wilson. FYA Fest 8 was announced today. So on the special occasion of the announcement and coinciding with our 50th Episode, I brought Bob Wilson, who is a friend to me and no stranger to any listener of the podcast, as the organizer of FYA fest. We go through some background early history of the fest and then we go band by band alphabetically through the 2022 lineup which was just announced. This was alot of fun to do and I hope you all enjoy and go support FYA online and see you all in 2022 at the Fest Get your tickets at www.fya8.brownpapertickets.com January 8 & 9th 2022 Tampa, FL Bands in Alphabetical Order Age Of Apocalypse All due respect Almighty watching Be All End All Burning strong C4 Dead Heat Despize Drain E Town End it Gods Hate Gridiron Gulch Ingrown Koyo Kruelty Lifes Question Magnitude MH chaos Mindforce Moment Of Truth Never ending game One Step Closer Pain of truth Payback Raw Brigade Shackled Simulakra Spy Struck nerve Sunami Three knee deep Turnstile Vein Worn Year Of The Knife www.instagram.com/fyafest www.twitter.com/fyafest Opening Track of the Episode: Never Again "Disillusioned" Off their 2021 Demo www.neveragainhc.bandcamp.com/album/demo

Episode 49. 49 minutes of Thank You and What's in Store for TIHC Podcast and more. Why not just talk for 49 minutes on the precipice of achieving 50 episodes right? Not much to really summarize here, some thoughts on how to better treat everyone regarding all the various issues in the world today. Thoughts on future guests, upcoming philly shows and a thank you for all the support thus far.

Episode 48 Rob Will To Live. Tested and True. Where would Texas Hardcore be without Rob and Will To Live? From growing up in El Salvador, immigrating to the US, Rob would grow to love the underground music scene, be it death metal, or later when he found Sick Of It All. Once he landed in Houston, he found his home and began building the scene into the powerhouse it would become. Much of our conversation centers around his band Will To Live and the scene as it grew and what he put into it. So much has come to fruition from the seeds planted that this conversation with my old friend will illuminate the who and how of the back then. But Rob isn't done yet, Will To Live is back to playing shows with a solid Lineup, he has a new projected called True Intentions which begin to play their first shows this weekend. Despite all the ups and downs, Hardcore is still a driving force of Rob's life and he is not stopping anytime soon. www.trueintentions.bigcartel.com/ www.instagram.com/trueintentionsband www,willtolive.bigcartel.com/ www.instagram.com/willtolivetxhc www.testedandtruecompany.bigcartel.com/ (Rob's Business) www.theweightofrespect.bandcamp.com/ (side project while Will To Live went on hiatus 2008-2010 www.scentsofhope.scentsy.us/ (Rob and His Wife's Business) Opening Track of the Episode "Point Of Origin" True Intentions

Episode 47 Carl Porcaro Part 2. From Breakdown to Killing Time, Cheap Thrills and The Bright Side Of It All We return to the story Carl was telling from Episode 40. It begins with a schism in the Breakdown camp which would to the formation of Raw Deal and a whole new story unfolds. From the demo to The Bright Side, and all the things that would come later. We delve deep not just into Killing Time stories but of the transition in NYHC post CBGBs and beyond. Carl's positive outlook despite things that have soured or not gone well is just one of the many great things about him. So much covered that I can't really summarize it better than someone who has done Hardcore for almost his entire life is happier than angry at the things that didn't work out and looks at it all as a blessing. I wish more people in hardcore could have his view and perspective. www.gorditabeach.bandcamp.com/track/masque-of-the-blue-death www.instagram.com/breakdownnyhc www.instagram.com/killingtimenyhc Opening Track of the Episode Chemical Fix " Revolver" www.chemicalfix.bandcamp.com/album/revolver www.instagram.com/chemical.fix www.facebook.com/chemicalfix

Episode 46. Some Thoughts, Some Ramblin On and Talk of Shows Returning. I took some time to discuss the We're With Stu show, The Year of The Knife Record Release and talked about upcoming shows, Hardcore and how I feel about it now as the world opens back up. Probably a little too much Ramblin, but at least its only an hour of it. www.dropkickmurphys.store/product/19741/were-with-stu-tee-black www.baneofficialmerch.bigcartel.com/product/i-m-with-stu-bane-shirt Opening Track Of the Episode "WorthLess" from OFF THE TRACKS From their Demo OFF THE TRACKS https://fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/off-the-tracks-demo

Episode 45 Shane Merrill. 20 plus years of Heists, Rumbles and Chicago Hardcore Shows. Shane Merrill is another long time friend whose work out of a small Knights of Columbus in a suburb just outside of Chicago inspired alot of what would come into play with This Is Hardcore . The Arlington Heist was one of the first "fests" we would attend annually, whether on the road with Dysphoria or with Punishment or Shattered Realm. He has grown alot from Hall shows into holding down a calendar for Reggies, a 3 room venue in Chicago. We talk on his early days, the bands he and his friends did as kids and what got him going into the world of promoting. With the announcement of the Killer Reunion, the band Shane plays in, and 2 reunion shows he booked in August, I wanted to have him on to talk about all of it. He's been a friend for over 20 years and his story is awesome. Opening Track : The Killer " The Pills" off of their 2004 release Better to Be Judged by 12, on Organized Crime Records www.organizedcrimerecords.com/band-thekiller.html

www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode44 A long time ago, I picked up an issue of a fanzine in a store off of South Street. In Effect it was, featuring Sick Of It All and Sheer Terror on the cover, and the rest was history. Chris Wynne would start In Effect after working on New Breed #1 with Freddy Alva. Learning how to put a zine together, he would bang out 3 fine issues covering NYHC bands. A hiatus where he was less involved in Hardcore and then a resurrection fueled by his friends in bands like Cold Front, Breakdown and a resurgence of NYHC bands, he would go from a few copies to his last issue printing over 10,000 copies. Once the zine became too much work, he packed it in. He'd pop back up with In Effect Hardcore Zine dot com, and now for the first time, we can buy the In Effect Fanzine Anthology. We talk about his background and interests and the story of the zine and what went into making it. In Effect Fanzine had a strong impact on me at a young age and my excitement for this book is overwhelming. www.ineffecthardcore.com www.shininglife.bigcartel.com/product/slp-34-in-effect-hardcore-fanzine-anthology Opening Track of the Episode Multiple HomeFront Chaos " Your Turn To Lose" off their Demo www.instagram.com/multiplehomefrontchaos www.twitter.com/mh_chaos

Episode 43. Bill Wilson. The Man Who Showed Us Where The Wild Things Are. www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode43 This is a bucket list conversation for the podcast, or at least for me. Being a fan of the bands that came from Blackout! Records and what Bill Wilson did for NYHC and beyond as a teenager, It was really something special to take 2.5 hrs and go through this life leading up to and beyond the New York Hardcore, Where the Wild Things Are compilation that was the first release of many for Bill and Blackout Records. What startled me was not specific details but the depth to which Bill reveals his childhood and later in life as he dealt with the struggle that it is to be in the Music Business in the early 2000s. This is a must listen, as there is so much more than just talking about records and its another entrepreneur, meets the challenge of dark days and rises to unbelievable limits, all from the hard work that came from being involved in Hardcore Punk and running a record label in the most DIY ways. www.blackoutrecords.com www.facebook.com/blackoutrecords www.blackoutrecords.bandcamp.com www.twitter.com/blackoutnyhc www.instagram.com/blackoutnyhc www.youtube.com/channel/UCTR8VxIcQOix5Fj55KRu2Qg Opening Track of the Episode: Ekulu "Proven Wrong" From their debut LP "Unscrew My Head" www.cashonlyrecords.limitedrun.com www.ekulu.bandcamp.com www.twitter.com/ekuluworld www.instagram.com/ekuluworld

Episode 42. Sunny Singh on How To Use Your Platform To Amplify The Voice Of Others www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode42 40 Episodes ago, I spoke to Sunny on his background and the inspiration and motivation to create Hate5Six.com and the many facets of his media channel. 9 months later, I check back in on him, not only to see what he's been up to, but to discuss how he uses his platform to amplify the voice of others. There is a good bit of discourse on how he feels about running social media and the channel and how it works back into his politics and the way people engage him on social media. Later on we get into the depths of what he is working on, which the lionshare of his work of late has been being along Mike Africa Jr and the Move Movement in Philadelphia. We touch on the background of Move and we discuss what he has witnessed and his take on things that have transpired. Follow Mike Africa Jr at www.twitter.com/MikeAfricaJr1 and his podcast www.twitter.com/onamovepodcast "40 Years a Prisoner" on HBO www.hbo.com/documentaries/40-years-a-prisoner www.hate5six.com www.instagram.com/hate5six www.twitter.com/hate5six www.facebook.com/hate5six www.patreon.com/hate5six Opening Track Of the Episode "We Are The Hounds" Law of Power www.lawofpower.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/lawofpowerhc www.twitter.com/lawofpowerhc

Episode 41 Eddie Sutton. Surviving The Rise and Fall www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode41 The story of Eddie Sutton is not only the story of Leeway and their unparalleled impact and influence on hardcore and beyond, but also the tale of the trials and tribulations of many street kids in the world. Speaking to Eddie today, decades after his battle and victory over heroin addiction, he is now faced with a battle with cancer which he was lucky to be diagnosed early enough to catch the cancer and begin chemotherapy. His ability to look back with hindsight and humor into his dark past and the roots of our culture shows that regardless of the eventual demise of Leeway, that he still can look at those days with love and respect while being able to call out the problems that plagued the band. We speak about alot of things not Leeway related and I truly believe this is one of my favorite episodes to date. Be sure to check out his gofundme and all the links listed below. www.gofundme.com/f/eddie-leeways-fight-with-cancer www.instagram.com/eddie_leeway www.instagram.com/theeddieleewaypodcast www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLItvhHCO_FOIacqQ5iM0n8yK-HzsX59sN ---- Opening Track of the Episode : All Due Respect " Delusion of Knowledge" tape available via Daze and Streets of Hate www.dazestyle.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2 ----- Leeway "I'm Your Pusher" www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEPJjANJokc

Episode 40 Carl Porcaro A Tale Told of Sick People.. (photo credit : Angela Owens) Who doesn't want to hear the origins of one of the most influential guitarists in all of Hardcore? From his metalhead roots in Yonkers, to the way the band Breakdown formed and their glorious yet very short initial run. This conversation is shorter than others, yet we plan to return with a part 2 and pick up where we left off and go further into Raw Deal and beyond. www.instagram.com/loochifer www.instagram.com/breakdownnyhc www.instagram.com/killingtimenyhc Since the main conversation was about 1/2 the length of the last couple episodes, I've added a short conversation to talk to an old friend Davin Bernard about her Hardcore Radio Show called Marked For Life. She talks briefly on her background and influences that drove her to create one of the coolest innovations of the Covid Times. We will certainly have Davin as an upcoming guest in the weeks to come. www.markedforlife.buzzsprout.com www.instagram.com/markedforlifehc [email protected] for submissions Searchable on all the major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Overcast, Castro, Castbox, Podfriend, RSS) Opening Track of The Episode: Please Die! "A Time To Kill 2020 Demo www.pleasedie.bandcamp.com www.lionheartrecords.bigcartel.com www.instagram.com/lionheart_records

Episode 39 Mike Gitter... What Makes A Man Start Fires? www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode39 Mike Gitter started in the second generation of Hardcore Punks, in a small town in Massachusetts, that would place him perfectly in the right place to find hardcore punk, and meet so many people who would be integral for his life and career moving forward, all before he was out of high school. Starting with his XXX Fanzine in 1983, it would be the beginning of his life long passion meets career. From writing a fanzine, working with a small label, to eventually writing in other magazines like Thrasher Mike Gitter would just get deeper immersed in the behind the scenes of hardcore punk. From being in bands, booking shows and tour managing, all of this would lead to his first shot position as an A&R and would go on to be a force in releasing some great records, including Civ Set Your Goals, which we spoke about a bit. Our conversation ends around the mid to late 90s when he shifted over to A&R of Roadrunner records, but 3 hours in, we cut it and decided to have some more time in another episode finishing up his story. From fanzine writer in 1983 to being responsible for signing Body Count who recently won the Grammy for Best Metal Record, this is a story of a DIY born professional career in music, keeping the spirit of the underground alive at the highest levels of success in the music industry. Check out XXX Fanzine at Bridge 9 records www.bridge9.com/xxx www.instagram.com/thegitter www.instagram.com/xxxfanzine www.facebook.com/mike.gitter.3 Opening Music from the Episode Dead City Punx "Meth Psychosis" www.instagram.com/dead_city_punx_ www.deadcitypunx.bandcamp.com/releases www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROqjR8b_HvQ

Episode 38 Rule of Three Volume 2 This is the next installment of the Rule Of Three Podcast. This time out, OG Geoff (Broad Street Breakdown) Richie Krutch (Post America Podcast/ Wisdom In Chains) and I talk NY and LA shows, the internet's reactions and the politics behind all of it. This is the last Episode of Rule of Three that will be featured in the TIHC and BSB podcast's feeds. We will be breaking out into our own space for future episodes, so you'll have to check us out and follow to stay up with the newest Rule Of Three Episodes. www.broadstreetbreakdown.com www.instagram.com/postamericapodcast www.tihcpodcast.com

Episode 37 Paul Conroy. Fighting The Good Fight. www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode37 Paul Conroy's story of rising up the ranks from the very bottom of the ladder in the Philadelphia area metal scene to becoming one of American Metal / Hardcore and Metalcore's biggest champions is absolutely a must listen. There is so much to learn from his experiences, his tips on how he networked and took risks and how sometimes they didn't pay off but the experience was worth it. There is so much to him, from a local band manager to becoming an A&R for Roadrunner to creating Good Fight Entertainment, the Sounds of The Underground tour and managing so many well known bands like Terror, Unearth, Madball and countless metal bands. There is so much more to his achievements as he reached into the world of Sports and Skateboarding. I'm leaving alot out so you have to listen. Paul is not only an entrepreneur and a DIY, self motivated success story, he is also a great teacher of the road ahead of anyone looking to traverse the many facets of the behind the scenes world of the music industry. You can find him here www.linkedin.com/in/paul-conroy-96561b2/ or www.instagram.com/pauljosephconroy Opening Track of the Episode: Lowlife " Endless Punishment" Exclusive track from their upcoming LP, Endless Punishment Out on Twelve Gauge Records, www.instagram.com/twelvegaugehc Check out Lowlife @ www.instagram.com/lowlifeobhc