We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're talking the cream of the crop: Mt. RushCORE. What records deserve to get chiseled into the side of a mountain? We're breaking down 2020-2024, NYHC, Cleveland, and more. Is the first Locust LP a top 4 PV 7"?

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro: Double Crossed

Outro: Harm's Way

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We're back and talking hardcore: new tunes, bargain records, the worst rap parts in 80s hardcore punk, and Dan steps back into the ring with Kev to defend his 185 Trivia title. Casey Jones (Ignite / No For An Answer) joins me for the interview.

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro: 9 Shocks Terror

Outro: False Prophets

Cover art photo: Fred Hammer

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We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, Jon Westbrook joins Zack and Kev to kick off round one of the 1st wave USHC tournament. You know what that means: Minor Threat, Poison Idea, Negative Approach, The Abused, Antidote, The Fix...basically the best music of all time.

There is a massive Substack post with the bracket and all the music embedded so peep that: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKx8Il9GzpY

Listen to all the 7"s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjU9NUzv35M&list=PLTelYRGBafdgU5IYL6RLs9ikEM5msUs21

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Contact Zack: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro: Koro

Outro: C.I.A.

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We're back and talking hardcore. Gripes, stone cold truths, new tunes, and powerviolence classics. Friend of the pod Pops aka Anthony Pappalardo joins me for the interview.

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Pops' Substack: https://anthonypappalardo.substack.com/

Buy his book, Radio Silence: https://revhq.com/products/nathan-nedorostek-anthony-pappalardo-radio-silence-a-selected-visual-history-of-american-hardcore-music-expanded-edition-book

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro: Crossed Out

Outro: Vipers

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We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're talking the best hardcore / punk songs about war.

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Check out Mike's band, GEHENNA:

https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/negative-hardcore-lungs-188

Intro: Toxic Reasons

Outro: Disclose

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We're back and talking hardcore:

- What we want to see in 2026

- New tunes

- Kev's FYA fest report

- Are fests a net positive or negative for hardcore?

- Warzone DFTS DFTS

- Enuf demo

- Interview: Jay Petagine (Mindforce / Crush Your Soul)

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Feeble Minds demo: https://feeblemindsfuckyou.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025

Zack's substack post referenced in intro: https://185milessouth.substack.com/p/state-oppression-2026

Intro track: Feeble Minds
Outro track: Raw Power

Episode art photo: Oscar Rodriguez

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Hardcore and punk have always been filled with contrarians who will argue any side of a point just to hear themselves speak...ever been on the internet? When does a hot take go too far? Is it time to lay down some stone cold truths? Yes, yes it is.

Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/

We are on Substack (sometimes) writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro track: Sick Of It All
Outro track: Shelter

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We're back and talking hardcore. In our final episode of the year, we're making playlists of the best hardcore / punk songs of 2025.

Check the website for playlists, our links, and SMASH that Patreon button:
185milessouth.com
We are on Substack (sometimes) writing about punk and hardcore:
185milessouth.substack.com

Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com

Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demo

Check Out Kev's band, False Salvation:

https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass

Intro track: Citric Dummies
Outro track: Loud Night

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