

This Is Hardcore Podcast
TIHC Podcast
This Is Hardcore Podcast is inspired by the people and culture that make things possible. Interviews, stories and plenty of insight and inspiration in the do-ers, the makers and the people pushing the culture over the last 4 decades. There is an unbelievable amount of great DIY information being discussed and will be disseminated through these conversations, in hopes of instilling a hard work ethic in the new generations and a rekindling a connection to the old ways for the old school listeners.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 43min
Episode 140 Blacklisted returns, their impact on Philly Hardcore and more
Episode 140 Blacklisted returns, their impact on Philly Hardcore and more
Its impossible to not take mention Blacklisted put the scene on the map 20 years ago. I talk a bit about it. Not too deep and this is a short jawn.
Much love to the Phillies for being consistent. Thanks for listening to these short ones.
Opening Track of the Episode
E Town Concrete "Level Up"

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 41min
Episode 139 Bob Wilson.. Savior of Hardcore
Episode 139 Bob Wilson.. Savior of Hardcore
Once again Bob Wilson joins the show and talks about the upcoming Unbroken/Blacklisted shows at the Church, FYA and lots more.
www.instagram.com/wilsonswar
www.instagram.com/fyafest
www.instagram.com/rebirthrecords_
Opening Track of the Episode
PNM (For Myself) by Hold My Own
Off the newly released "In My Way" six song 12" LP
Out now on DAZE-STYLE.COM... LP/CD/Merch available now
Cassettes available through Chicagoland Hardcore"

Oct 13, 2023 • 2h 33min
Episode 138 Dog Eat Dog Jon & Dave talk new record " Free Radicals"
Episode 138 Dog Eat Dog Jon & Dave talk new record " Free Radicals"
Dog Eat Dog lead a revolution in the 90s with their All Boro Kings release and took the literal world by fire. Times got tough but Dave and Jon founding members of Dog Eat Dog never gave in. In fact, "Never Give In" is a new track off the upcoming LP "Free Radicals" dropping next week October 20th. We get deep into the start of the band and how they toiled through to get to today where they are positive and looking forward to making an impact with the new record.
www.instagram.com/dogeatdog.official
Please check out Episode 118 with Dan Nastasi as well.
Opening Track of The Episode
BayWay " Stretchin Tha Way" featuring Ant $
off World of Bayway Volume 2
www.instagram.com/baywaynj

Oct 6, 2023 • 47min
Episode 136 The Return of Cold As Life
Episode 136 The Return of Cold As Life
Despite internet fan fiction writers best efforts to make the 90s hardcore scene into something it never was, I put forth some real thoughts towards what this show really means, some of what was the real aspects of hardcore that is completely lost in a modern scene full of resold merch and people loving obscure youtube records and missing the entire point of the scene they try to emulate.
Thanks for having us be a part of the reunion, Those of you who haven't listened to the Jeff Gunnells Episode..
This Is Hardcore Podcast Episode 28 Jeff Gunnells - A Story of Redemption
www.soundcloud.com/tihcpodcast/episode28?si=7cde4058a45548fea0d53589b71d9307&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Sep 29, 2023 • 43min
Episode 135 Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
Episode 135 Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
In our continuing discourse on merch cuts, LiveNation is changing their tune and singing a new tune. Our friends in NIVA and others aren't exactly sure if the juice is worth the squeeze.
Opening Track of the Episode
Discontent " D.F.T.L " off the Demo
www.takedownrecs.bandcamp.com/album/discontent

Sep 22, 2023 • 42min
Episode 134 How To Get The Ball Rollin'
Episode 134 How To Get The Ball Rollin'
Talked about some shows coming up and Keystone HC Jam 2023..
Then answered a question from IG for some kids looking to build something up..
Opening Track Of The Episode
Ends of Sanity " Eligible To Die"
check em out on www.dazestyle.com

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 58min
Episode 133 Jami Morgan of Code Orange
Episode 133 Jami Morgan of Code Orange
3 years ago as this podcast started, I had Jami on Episode 8.
In the last 1000 days give or take, Code Orange managed to continue to press the boundaries of the music industry and themselves to new heights. Their latest efforts have featured Billy Corgan and showcased both a growth mindset in their writing and refinement in their ability to drop some heavy riffs into a song. Their new LP The Above drops September 29th.
Their release party will be at Preserving Underground in Pittsburg Pa September 30th featuring Madball, Etown Concrete, Pain Of Truth and more.
www.codeorange.komi.io
www.instagram.com/codeorangetoth
Opening Track Of The Episode
xNomadx - Now - off the demo
www.4ephyra.bandcamp.com/track/now

Sep 8, 2023 • 50min
Episode 132 Dealin with the Devil.. merch cuts, PBR and more
Episode 132 Dealin with the Devil.. merch cuts, PBR and more
One of these episodes was bound to happen. Even the art is sideways.
I am sure you've heard enough about merch talks or selling out..
But just in case you're in the mood, lets talk about dealin with the devil..

Sep 3, 2023 • 2h 35min
Episode 131 Tony Rettman . Author of NYHC and other books
Episode 131 Tony Rettman . Author of NYHC and other books
Growing up the kid brother of the City Gardens DJ is a sick way to walk into hardcore punk. His first show he wasn't out of grade school.
Over time he would go from writing zines to writing freelance articles for multiple magazines. Eventually he would work with Revelation Records on Why be something you're not, focusing on the early Detroit scene. Later he would work on the collection of interviews for NYHC - 1980-1990 which would end up being released on Bazillion Points. His latest was Straight Edge - A Clear headed Hardcore Punk history also on Bazillion points.
This was a fun one with alot of insight in how the writing side works on articles, zines and books. There is alot more to his story that he tells better than I can type out.
www.rettman.substack.com (go here to purchase signed copies of books)
www.instagram/no.idols.hc
www.revhq.com/products/tony-rettman-why-be-something-that-youre-not-dcore-1979-1w
www.bazillionpoints.com/books/nyhc-new-york-hardcore-1980-1990-by-tony-rettman/
www.bazillionpoints.com/books/straight-edge-a-clear-eyed-hardcore-punk-history-by-tony-rettman/
RIP Dave Stein - clips taken from
www.youtu.be/Nr8BOcyi3EY?si=xtVtY5s-ZxnnPVs_
Opening Track of Episode
Worn - Burning Dread from Condensing Flesh
From Within Records
www.instagram.com/wornhardcore
www.instagram.com/fromwithinrecords

Aug 25, 2023 • 2h 54min
Episode 130 Nancy Barile
Episode 130 Nancy Barile
RIP Flippy
Nancy Barile is an Philadelphia Hardcore Original. She wrote a book "I'm Not Holding Your Coat" on her path to punk rock and beyond featuring some of the iconic early moments of Philadelphia's burgeoning Hardcore scene. Our conversation goes alongside and beyond the book to Philly- centric and cultural happenings of the times. Her story is a great first hand account of the early days of what we would eventually inherit as our own scene. So many great stories that I'll leave her to tell it in the book and on here.
Purchase it here
www.revhq.com/products/nancy-barile-im-not-holding-your-coat-book
www.instagram.com/nancybarile
www.xclaim.com Check Out Al Barile's awesome store
www.youtu.be/Lc1Pr05NEIE?si=ygJfK2jBm22OF7Fu
Opening Track Of The Episode
Lead Spirit " Lead Spirit" Demo 2023
www.fromwithinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/demo-3