185 Miles South
Music
About
A hardcore punk podcast.
Episodes
- 286. Temp Check: 2020s Hardcore (so far)
We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're taking a look back at the first half of the decade. What was sick? What was sorry? Let's get into it together. Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack wri…
- 285. Super 7 2007
In episode 285, "Super 7 2007," 185 Miles South revisits the year 2007 to highlight top punk and hardcore songs. The discussion includes notable bands from the genre.
- 284. April 2026 (Eric Ozenne / Nerve Agents / Birdlegs)
This episode of 185 Miles South features discussions on hardcore music, including songs by Brudda Bradley and tributes. It also covers new music, a tournament for USHC 1981-1983 7" records, and an interview with Eric Ozenne.
- 283. Mt RushCORE
In episode 283 of 185 Miles South, the hosts discuss Mt. RushCORE, debating significant hardcore records from 2020-2024. Topics include NYHC, Cleveland hardcore, and the debut Locust LP.
- 282. March 2026 (Casey Jones / No For An Answer / Ignite)
In episode 282, titled "March 2026", 185 Miles South discusses new hardcore music, records, and 80s hardcore punk elements. The episode includes an interview with Casey Jones from Ignite and No For An Answer, and a trivia segment.
- 281. 1st Wave USHC 7" Tournament
In episode 281, Jon Westbrook, Zack, and Kev begin the 1st wave USHC tournament, discussing influential bands from the era. Supporting details, including the bracket and music, are available on the show's Substack page.
- 280. February 2026 (Anthony Pappalardo / In My Eyes / Ten Yard Fight)
Episode 280 of 185 Miles South features Anthony Pappalardo discussing hardcore music, sharing insights on gripes, truths, new music, and powerviolence classics. The episode also references the bands In My Eyes and Ten Yard Fight.
- 279. Super 7: WAR SONGS
In this episode of 185 Miles South, the hosts delve into hardcore and punk songs about war. The episode features music from Toxic Reasons and Disclose.
- 278. January 2026 (Jay Petagine / Mindforce / Crush Your Soul)
Episode 278 of 185 Miles South covers predictions for hardcore in 2026, new music releases, a report on FYA Fest, and a discussion about the overall impact of festivals. The episode also features an interview with Jay Petagine, known for h…
- 277. Stone Cold Truths
Episode 277 of 185 Miles South delves into the nature of contrarians within the hardcore and punk scenes, questioning when provocative opinions cross a line. The episode includes music from Sick Of It All and Shelter.
- 276. Super 7 2025
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- 274. Top 50 Hardcore / Punk Records of 2025
185 Miles South discusses and ranks the top 50 hardcore and punk records released in 2025. Further information can be found on their Substack and website.
- 273. December 2025
Episode 273 of 185 Miles South covers recent gigs, a year-end check-in, European hardcore 7"s from 1981-1985, and rankings of Judgement 7"s. It also features a hardcore trivia contest between Dan and Kev.
- 272. Police Songs
185 Miles South presents episode 272, focusing on songs about police in punk and hardcore genres. The episode includes curated 'super 7' playlists, with additional content and links available on their website and Substack.
- 271. November 2025 (Lennon / Scarab)
The podcast episode covers the origins of the European hardcore national anthem, discusses October releases and gigs, and features a tournament of European hardcore 7-inch records from 1981-1985. Lennon from Scarab joins to discuss top Flo…
- 270. Super 7 Playlists 2015
Episode 270 of 185 Miles South revisits the year 2015, highlighting significant bands in the hardcore scene like Violent Reaction, The Flex, G.L.O.S.S., and Rixe. Additional resources and related content are available on the show's website.
- 269. October 2025 (Tyler Mullen / Scarab)
In episode 269 of 185 Miles South, the hosts discuss the Scarab record release show, new music, and various hardcore bands including C4, Integrity, Samhain, and Flag of Democracy. Tyler Mullen from Scarab joins for an interview.
- 268. Best Mainland Europe Hardcore 7" 1981-1985
Episode 268 of 185 Miles South covers the early European hardcore punk scene (1981-1985), focusing on 7" releases. The hosts discuss a tournament bracket of 32 records, including notable bands such as Anti-Cimex, Terveet Kadet, Wretched, R…
- 266. September 2025 (Jesse Standhard / Right Brigade)
In this episode of 185 Miles South, the discussion covers reunion bands, Ayucaba, Blood For Blood, Prisoner Abuse, and Olho Seco. Jesse Standhard is featured in an interview.
- 265. Super 7 Playlists: Chicago
This episode of 185 Miles South explores Chicago's punk and hardcore scene, covering its history from 1977 through modern day. Guests Dan Sant, Rob Moran, and Anthony Pappalardo join the discussion.
- 264. August 2025 (John Kelly / Urban Waste)
We're back and talking hardcore. - Trivia: Dan Sant (Champ) vs. Kevin Hare (Challenger) - New Music - Scarab Burn After Listening LP - Poison Idea We Must Burn LP - Best Japanese Hardcore EP 1981-1985 FINAL FOUR & FINALS - Hardest 1990s De…
- 263. Super 7 Playlists 1978
We're back talking punk and hardcore. This time we're going way back to almost the beginning, 1978. You know what that means: The Misfits, The Germs, The Weirdos, The Buzzcocks, The Saints, The Bags, The Clash, The Zeros, The Pagans, etc.…
- 262. July 2025 (Dave Byrd / Striking Distance)
We're back and talking hardcore. It's a beefy episode this week: 1. Best hardcore punk releases from the first half of 2025 2. Hardest 1990s demo - sweet 16 and quarter finals 3. Interview: Dave Byrd (Striking Distance) Zack has a new band…
- 261. Hardcore Punk Compilations
We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we are diving into the hardcore punk compilation - a crucial component of '80s hardcore and a format that continues to be important today. From Beach Blvd , to Flex Your Head , to The Way I…
- 260: June 2025 (Ray Harkins / Taken / 100 Words or Less)
We're back and talking hardcore. We're talking Punk Rock Bowling, the Punk Rock Museum, Beton Arme, Rixe and Inmates. We're whittling the 1981-1985 Japanese Hardcore Punk EP tournament from 16 down to four. You know what that means: Crow,…
- 259. Super 7 Playlists 2005
We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're talking 2005, a killer year for HC. You know what that means: Blacklisted, 86 Mentality, Mental, Lights Out, Cold World, Ringworm, etc. Check the website for playlists, our links, and…
- 258. May 2025 (Steve Bruce / Cock Sparrer)
We're back and talking hardcore. 1. Are obi strips cool or nah? What does it mean when you have more merch than songs? 2. Newerish music: Steroid, Hierarkin, Tarrega 91, Exploator, Ultimate Disaster, Bulls Shitt, G*U*N*N* 3. Hardest '90s d…
- 257. Super 7 San Diego
We're back and talking hardcore. This week, we're diving deep into one of the greatest cities in America: San Diego, CA. It's a scene with deep roots that shaped punk and hardcore worldwide. It's also my current hometown. I'm joined by Dan…
- 256. April 2025 (Vinnie Stigma / Agnostic Front)
We're back and talking hardcore: - Hardcore trivia - Newerish stuff: Dynamite, Tramadol, Total Con - Poison Idea - Blank Blackout Vacant LP - Best Japanese Hardcore EPs 1981-1985 - Opening Round Part 2 - Interview: Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic…
- 255. 1st Wave Japanese Hardcore / Hardest '90s Demo
We're back and talking hardcore. This week, we're diving deep on two hyper specific pieces of the core: the first wave of Japanese hardcore EPs and the hardest '90s demo. We're bracketing out tournaments and kicking them off with the first…
- 254. March 2025 (Tommy Carroll / Straight Ahead)
We're back and talking hardcore: Grand Scheme, Identity Shock, With Hate, Nisemono, Boston Strangler, Acme, Sozz, and more. Tommy Carroll from Straight Ahead joins us for the interview. Check the website for playlists, our links, and SMASH…
- 253. Super 7 1979
We're back and talking Punk and Hardcore. This time we're going way back to maybe the beginning of this thing - 1979. You know what that means, we're talking Black Flag, Misfits, The Germs, Stiff Little Fingers, The Clash, and all the clas…
- 252. February 2025 (Sergio / Amenity)
We're back and talking hardcore: The Massacred, Dead On Your Feet, Who Remembers, Rain On The Parade, Rancor, Disaster, Buried Alive, Trial, and more. Sergio from Amenity joins us for the interview. Check the website for playlists, our lin…
- 251. Al Barile (SS Decontrol)
We're back and talking hardcore. This week, I'm joined by Al Barile of SS Decontrol for a lengthy conversation. We get into early Boston hardcore, recording The Kids Will Have Their Say, who Al thinks played fast hardcore better, the shift…
- 250. Super 7 2010
We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're talking the year 2010, a killer year for punk & hardcore. You know what that means: Rival Mob, Power Trip, Terror, Boston Strangler, Ceremony, Foundation, Mindset, Nails, and more. C…
- 249. January 2025 (Joe D. Foster / Ignite / Unity)
We're back and talking Hardcore. This week on the pod: 1. FYA Fest report 2. Newerish stuff: Just Us, Voltage, Walk Alone, Lifeless Dark 3. Cut You Down: Bold - Speak Out LP 4. Old School: The Varukers - Another Religion, Another War LP 5.…
- 248. Super 7 2024
We're back and talking Hardcore. This time around we're talking the best Hardcore and Punk songs of 2024 and making playlists of them. Check the website for playlists, our links, and SMASH that Patreon button: 185milessouth.com We are on S…
- 247. Year End Awards 2024
It's that time of the year again where everyone serves up their wack lists that leave you wondering if the worlds gone mad. Well it has, but we got you covered with the best Hardcore Punk stuff of 2024. You know what that means: Alienator,…
- 246. December 2024 (Jay Way / Bayway)
We're back and talking Hardcore. This week on the pod: 1. An annual check in on burning HC questions like Roir vs Rock For Light, Age Of Quarrel vs Victim In Pain, etc. 2. Newerish stuff: Force (Belgium), Mystique (Singapore), Lexan (Ohio)…
- 245. November 2024
We're back and talking Hardcore. 1. Recent show recap. 2. Newerish stuff: The Next Level, Freeze Out, The Massacred, Mob 47 3. Top 5 Philadelphia Hardcore Records with Kevin Hare 4. Interview: Nancy Barile on old school Philadelphia Hardco…
- 244. 2019
We're back and talking Hardcore. This time around, we're looking back five years ago to 2019...a killer year for Punk and Hardcore. What held up? What are the best songs of the year? We're making playlists of the best 6 tracks of the year.…
- 243. High Vis
Zack & Dan are joined by Graham Sayle of High Vis. We talk the new record, the old records, shows, sobriety, Knuckledust, NYHC, and more. Check the website for playlists, our links, and SMASH that Patreon button: 185milessouth.com We are o…
- 242. October 2024
We're back and talking Hardcore. 1. Trivia: Dan vs. Itow 2. Big Frank and Paul Cripple 3. Newerish stuff: Hindsight Demo '24, One Scene Unity Volume 4, Steamroll Demo '24 4. Old school: Poison Idea - Get Loaded and... 12" 5. Interview: Chu…
- 241. Super 7 Playlists: 1980
We are going way back and talking about the best Punk and Hardcore songs of 1980. You know what that means: Bad Brains, Discharge, UK Subs, Black Flag, The Wipers, The Ramones, The Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, and tons more of the greatest…
- 240. September 2024
I'm joined by Todd Jones (Nails) and Anthony Pappalardo (In My Eyes) and we're talking hardcore: - Nails - Every Bridge Burning LP - Prop 4-1 Compilation - 185 Miles South of Somewhere scene report fanzine/compilation - Thought Control - S…
- 239. Super 7 Playlists: 2003
We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're talking 2003. You know what that means: The Suicide File, Mental, Righteous Jams, Madball, Internal Affairs, Direct Control, Terror and all the best songs the year had to offer. Chec…
- 238. August 2024
We're back and talking hardcore. 1. Trivia: Dan vs. Clevo 2. Newerish Stuff: Gefyr/Rat Cage, Missing Link, Problems 3. Old School: Poison Idea - War All The Time 4. Interview: Paul Cripple (Reagan Youth) Check the website for playlists, ou…
- 237. Super 7 Playlists 1981
We're back and talking hardcore. This time, we're going back almost all the way to the beginning and talking about 1981. Black Flag, Minor Threat, Adolescents, Discharge, Subhumans, Social Distortion...you know what's up. We're making the…
- 236. July 2024
We're back and talking hardcore: 1. Fav releases of 2024 so far 2. Newerish stuff: Invertebrates, Bootlicker 3. Old School: Shitlickers GBG 1982 7" 4. Scene Report: Boston, MA with Renée of Carrot Cake Zine 5. Interview: Beto (Dmize, 25 Ta…
- 235. Jerry A (Poison Idea) & Paul Bearer (Sheer Terror)
This week on the pod I'm joined by Jerry A of Poison Idea and Paul Bearer of Sheer Terror. I try to stay out of the way and just let two legends break bread for about an hour and a half. Check out the website for our playlists, links, and…