185 Miles South

296. October 2026 (Shaun Ross / Excel)

We're back and talking hardcore. It's a loaded episode: 1. New tunes 2. Stone Cold Truth: The greatest Italian hardcore record ever 3. Back Ta Basics #2: the Krutch / Surrounded split 7" 4. Roadtrip! Hardcore, USA: Indiana 5. The best UK punk 7" 1981-1983: A WINNER IS CROWNED 6. Interview: Shaun Ross / Greg Cerwonka (Excel) Hell yeah. We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Intro song: Wall Breaker Outro song: Mad Man Episode art photo: Bill Batchelor Support the show

295. Super 7 2012

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're breaking down the year 2012...a killer year for the 'core. You know what that means: Boston Strangler, The Rival Mob, The Flex, Terror, Violent Reaction, Hoax, Title Fight, Prisoner Abuse, King Nine, and more. We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Intro song: Boston Strangler Outro song: Neon Piss Support the show

294. September 2026

We're back and talking hardcore. The best new hardcore releases. The earliest hardcore band from Illinois. The first stop in our journey through the Back Ta Basics catalog. Round 2 of the best UK punk 7" 1981-1983. It's a loaded episode...let's get into it... Check out the Substack: 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-s-t Buy their LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Intro track: Rat Cage Outro track: Burning Dog Public Acid photo: Albert Licano (@jerryskid1) Support the show

293. Best UK Punk 7" 1981-1983

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're going back in time and across the pond to hash out the greatest second wave UK punk 7". It's a gauntlet of heavy hitters: Discharge, GBH, Rudimentary Peni, Conflict, Chaos UK, Subhumans...you get it. 32 of the best records go to war in the first round. The winners move onward to the next battle. The losers get "make an offer" added to their Discogs pages. Check out the Substack post for this Episode where I break down every band/record in more detail: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ RIP to Episode 1, the legend, Joe Rivas: https://185milessouth.substack.com/p/rip-episode-1-the-legend-joe-rivas 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-s-t Buy their LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Intro track: Flux of Pink Indians Outro track: The Blood Support the show

292. August 2026 (Ben Sizemore / Econochrist)

We're back and talking hardcore. Massive amounts of Sick Of It All talk, Dan (champ) takes on Kev (challenger) in 185 HC trivia, and then Ben Sizemore from Econochrist joins me for the interview. Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Intro track: Razar Outro track: Sick Of It All Cover art photo: Chris Boarts Larson Support the show

291. ROADTRIP! HARDCORE, USA

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're loading up the car and hitting the road, going state by state to discover the first hardcore bands. Check the Substack post that goes along with the episode for more information and get at me if you have more info. Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Intro song: Sick Of It All Outro song: DDT Support the show

290. Super 7: The Best LONG hardcore / punk songs

This time around it’s a big one for fans of jumbo shrimp, the living dead, deafening silence and other oxymorons. We're tackling the biggest one possible with relevance to the pod: the best LONG punk and hardcore songs. Nah, not those 2 minute songs that feel like an eternity, we're talking the 4+ minute songs that are ESSENTIAL. Call us Chaos UK cuz this is literally your four minute warning. Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Intro song: Candiria Outro song: Gastunk Support the show

289. June 2026 (Best of 2026 so far)

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we start by breaking down our favorite hardcore and punk releases from the first half of 2026. Then we're talking the Hatebreed 7", Crusty Hi Charge, and the Neurosis catalog 1987-1996. Whatup? Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Intro track: Raw Distractions Outro track: Early Grave Abyecta photo for episode art: Sarah Johnson (@sarahajohnson_) Support the show

288. The 100 Greatest Hardcore Records of the 2010s

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're rolling out a list of the top 100 best hardcore records of the 2010s. You know what that means: NEG, TUI, Mindforce, Rival Mob, Warthog, The Flex, The Repos...we're going deep. There is a massive Substack post where every record is broken down. Check it here: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/ We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/ Get at me: 185milessouth@gmail.com Check out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Intro track: The Rival Mob Outro Track: Infernöh Support the show

287. May 2026 (Jackal / YDI)

We're back and talking hardcore. Kev talks about the Rebirth Records Fest and Zack talks about the Subversive Intent record release shows. Then it's time to crown a winner in the Best USHC 7" 1981-1983 tournament. Jackal from YDI 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-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Intro track: Demonstrate Outro Track: Legionaire’s Disease Band Support the show

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 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-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Episode Art (Mindforce) Photo: Dan Rawe Intro track: Slant Outro Track: Bloodstains Support the show

285. Super 7 2007

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around, we're diving deep into the year 2007 and making playlists of the best punk and hardcore songs of the year. You know what that means: Government Warning, The Rival Mob, Iron Age, Trapped Under Ice, Criminal Damage, Rampage, etc. 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-s-t Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Episode Art (Government Warning) Photo: Sarja Hasan Intro Track: Government Warning Outro Track: Criminal Damage Support the show

284. April 2026 (Eric Ozenne / Nerve Agents / Birdlegs)

We're back and talking hardcore. This time around we're celebrating 4/20 with a quick countdown of the greatest songs Brudda Bradley ever wrote before snapping out of it and paying tribute to the XXX. Also, new tunes, the 2nd round of the USHC 1981-1983 7" tournament, and Eric Ozenne 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 New LP out May 1st, 2026 on REBIRTH RECORDS. Check Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glass Here's that Hatebreed scene from XXX (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNu8RbX2KqY Intro: No Stayer Outro: Stepmother Support the show

283. Mt RushCORE

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 Support the show

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282. March 2026 (Casey Jones / No For An Answer / Ignite)

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 Support the show

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281. 1st Wave USHC 7" Tournament

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. Support the show

280. February 2026 (Anthony Pappalardo / In My Eyes / Ten Yard Fight)

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 Support the show

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279. Super 7: WAR SONGS

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 Support the show

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278. January 2026 (Jay Petagine / Mindforce / Crush Your Soul)

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 Support the show

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277. Stone Cold Truths

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 Support the show