Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast

Happy Fathers Day ! In this episode we interviewed David Wagner of Selfish act and his Dad Karl. We had a great discussion with these two about being a father and son duo who are both into hardcore. David is the drummer off the band Selfish and Karl of course got his son into the scene. We chatted about both of them getting into hardcore and how its molded their relationship. This was another cool one and Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.Episode music is Selfish Acts cover of "Conditioned" by Chokehold.

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we have an interview for you ! We interviewed Shanzig & Jason from Bitchin Hour. Bitchin Hour are a relatively new thrash band from here in buffalo! We talked about how the band came together, who does what and their current and future plans. No music on the end of this one but we will add it once their demo is complete. Their next show is 7/19 @ Milkies!Enjoy!

On this episode of NCS Podcast we talked to Joel Capolongo the co owner of Strong Hearts which is an all vegan restaurant with a location in Syracuse and in Buffalo. We talked too Joel about discovering heavy underground music. We all talked to him about what inspired the opening oof Strong Hearts in Syracuse and well as the expansion to Buffalo. We also asked Joel about his favorite vegan spots outside of Strong Hearts. Enjoy! Episode music is "who Dares Wins" by Path of Resitance

In this episode of the podcast we talked To Joe Nelson, whom you might currently know from his record label Trust Records which has been reissuing some classic records ( 7 seconds , SSD, Cicle Jerks and more) Joe has been a long standing member of the hardcore scene and he's been in quite a few bands including Ignite , The Killing Flame, Triggerman, Winds of Promise. We talked to him about his bands, Trust Records and alot of the cool shit that hes done in his life. It was a fun interview to do and Joe had a bunch of great stories.Episode music is "The Killing Flame" by the Killing Flame

On this episode we interviewed Chaka Malik of the bands Orange 9mm, Burn and Ghost Decibels. We talked to Chaka about getting into underground music and related topics. We talked to Chakka about going to the legendary Some records when it was open in NYC. We chatted about his various bands and we got into some cool off the beaten path discussion as well. This was a great discussion and Chaka is a very interesting individual. Episode music is "Drown" by Burn

The crew was joined by Larry Bleachmouth for a core talk . We talked about a variety of different core subjects including iffy imagery on merch, bands that lost steam after a strong start (in our opinion). We also played a little game of this or that. Enjoy! Peace!

On this episode we paid tribute to Tony Brooder who is most well known in Buffalo as being on the road with Snapcase forever. Tony recently passed away and was well loved by pretty much everyone that he knew. We invited several friends of Tony's on to pay tribute to Tony and to share some great memories of him .First Part is Daryl and Bob from Snapcase sharing memories, second part is Scott Sprigg talking about the nuts and bolts of the tribute and how you can help! Part three are some memories shared by some old friends of Tony's. There is a tribute show on 5/31/25 at the Rec Room in Buffalo featuring Snapcase, Buried Alive, Garrett Klahn , Revenge Therapists and Selfish Act. All proceeds will go directly to Tony's Family and there will be several fundraising raffles going on at the show as well.https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebration-of-life-w-snapcase-rec-room-tickets/14390263https://www.gofundme.com/f/uphold-tony-brooders-family-with-your-kindnessEpisode music is "Incarnation" by Snapcase

On this episode of the podcast we talked to Jason "Iggy" Imig of Erie, PA's Abnegation. We went over a host of topics with Iggy including getting into hardcore, Abnegation, The Infamous Chokehold show . We also talked some hip hop and whole lot more. Check it out!

Hey game we interviewed Beau Butler from the band Avail. We talked to Beau about getting into underground music, Some memorable Avail stuff and why he now lives overseas.Enjoy ... a little birdie told me this is good!

On this episode of the podcast we interviewed John UV and Larry Bleachmouth of the Crunchface Fanzine. Crunchface was a fanzine based in Akron , OH that was a great chronicle of the scene at the time . Some will say it was a game changer an had a style and attitude absent from most of the zines at the time. John and Larry's fanzine was recently combined into a book and is available through FVTVREWAVE. Check this out and order the book.

On this episode of the podcast we interviewed Syracuse legend Justin Guavin (Guav) We talked to Guav about getting into the core and a whole lot more including putting out the first Earth Crisis 7" , garnering media attention because of straight edge and veganism, Cabal, being credited for being in bands without having played in em and a whole lot more!Episode Music is No Allegiance by Earth Crisis

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we did one of our new split band episodes! We interviewed Overgrowth and the New Fury. Both bands are new on the buffalo scene and were able to get most of their members on for a little discussion about what their bands have going on. Check it out and support these new bands!https://overgrowth716.bandcamp.com/https://thenewfurymusic.bandcamp.com/

On this latest Core Talk episode of the NCS Podcast we had the crew on and we were joined by Larry of the Bleachmouth Postscript podcast,. We talked over a variety of topics including the new president of the United States, bands that have multiple records but you only like one, things that make you write off a band and our Mt Rushmores of hardcore bands. Check it out enjoy and we will see you on the next one!

On this episode of the podcast we talked to Robert Walters aka Rob Bob. We talked To Rob Bob about getting into the scene and his history of bands. Rob Bob has been in bands such as Resist Control, Rotten Fruit of Terrorism , Slit Throat and more. We talked to RobBob about his record label Midget Room Records. We explored a bunch of other topics as well! Fun Fact: Rob Bob was the first editor of the NCS Podcast!Episode Music is "Ideas Not Politics" by Resist Control

On this episode of the Podcast we interviewed Derek Maniscalco the singer of the band Monomaniac. Derek was on before for a group interview that we did of the band in November of 2023 and hes finally back for a solo episode. We talked to Derek about getting into heavy music and his love of Slipknot. We also talked to Derek about how much Monomaniac has grown over the last two years. They recently released an EP called "Between The Eyes" which has been very well received. We talked to Derek about his other projects Cerebellum and Slam Dunk who are playing their first show in the near future. We also had a fun little talk about ghosts near the end of the episode! Enjoy and we will see you on the next one!Episode Music is "Complicit" by Monomaniac

On this episode we talked to Syracuse legend Jonathan Buske. Buske has been in a bunch of band such as Another Victim, Santa Sangre, The Promise among others. Buske has has also filled in for all of your favorite bands. We talked to him about getting into hardcore and all of the usual topics! Buske is also a prominent graphic designer and we talked about how hardcore led him into his now career. Enjoy this episode and we will see you on the next one!Episode music is "Crush All Fakes" by the Promise

On this episode of NCS Chris and Mark talked to Rob Pennington of the bands Endpoint, By The Grace of God, Black Cross, Jupiter Hearts amongst others. We talked to Rob about getting into hardcore his experiences visiting buffalo, his many different bands and life in general! If you are a fan of any of his bands definitely check this out.Episode music is Sand Pulpit by Jupiter Hearts

On this episode of the podcast we reached out to bands to tell us in their own words what they have going on now and in the future. Thanks to these bands for participating and we hope to do this again in the future!

On this episode of the podcast Chris and Mark interviewed Sarah Kuretzky Rossington aka The Hardcore Therapist. We talked to Sarah about her a career as therapist. Sarah has been into hardcore for a lifetime and during that time has gone through a variety of careers. From being a health coach, to a teacher to now a therapist. We talked also talked to her about her hardcore and religious journeys. Sarah also does a podcast called "The Hardcore Therapist". This was a great conversation and we hope you enjoy this.https://www.thehardcoretherapist.com/

On this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack we interviewed Nick Brooks of It Dies Today and Frozen Ground. We talked to Nick about getting into hardcore and the rise and fall and rebirth of It Dies Today. We also talked to Nick about his latest project Frozen Ground. And as always we talked pizza. Enjoy and we will see you on the next one. Episode music is "Forever Scorned " by It Dies Today

On this episode of the podcast we invited a couple of guests...Jeffers and Larry Bleachmouth. We talked about the recent GOA record release show at the closing Mohawk Place (RIP). We also played a little game of This or That. Enjoy!

In this episode of the podcast, we interviewed Mike and Rich from the band GOA. GOA recently released a 7 inch on Triple Hammer records. They are a hardcore punk band from buffalo NY who have been around about 10 years. We talked about the formation band and some of their former members . We chatted about a their recent recording session with the legendary Don Fury. Enjoy this and check out GOA next time they play definitely a fun energetic band! Episode music is War all The Time off of their most recent release on Triple Hammer Records!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Jordan Buckley of the band Better Lovers. Jordan is most known for his time in Every Time I Die.. We talked to Jordan about a variety of topics including his getting into hardcore, ETID, starting his current band Better Lovers and the recent fest that his band hosted in Buffalo "Blissmas" . It was cool to finally get Jordan on the podcast enjoy this and as we alluded to maybe we will have Jordan back on here for a part 2. Episode Music is "To Die For" from Every Time I Die demo.

Hey gang the first podcast of 2025! We interviewed Daryl Taberski of Snapcase! We've had Daryl on the podcast a few times but we've never done an interview just about Daryl. HEs been on coretalks and we've talked about specific releases but never a how you found hardcore etc interview. So here it is! We talked to Daryl about getting into hardcore his musical journey and all relevant topics. We talked about some upcoming Snapcase stuff that's on the horizon as well. We thank Daryl for supporting this podcast from the beginning (he was on our first episode) Enjoy this episode and we will see you on the next one! Thanks!

It's the end of another year! As is tradition we chatted about our favorite releases of the year. Chris , Mark and Alex invited some special guests to talk about our favorite releases of 2024 . We invited Teagan, Shanzig and Larry Bleachmouth into the studio to give their favorites as well. After the episode stay tuned because we invited some of our guests back to give us their favorites! Enjoy and we will see you all in 2025!

Happy Holidays everyone. We have a special Christmas Bonus episode of the NCS Podcast! A few years ago Mark interviewed Chamberlain (aka Split Lip) for his other podcast the HMNI Fanzine Podcast. We decided to republish it on the NCS Podcast since we are now interviewing people who aren't necessarily from Buffalo. Chamberlain is one of Marks favorite bands and they were definitely a staple of the 90's hardcore/emo scene. Enjoy this interview that Mark conducted from 2022 with Curtis and David which looks back at their career. This was done ahead of the reunions that they played in April of 2022. Enjoy. Episode Music is "From Infinity to The County Fair" by Chamberlain

On this episode of the podcast we had photographer Danielle Dombrowski on the show. Co host Mark is a photographer so it was cool to nerd out a bit on photo stuff! We talked to Danielle about getting into the 'core. We chatted about past and current photo adventures including having her pictures appear in records and shooting shows. Danielle has been on the cast before and i'm sure we will have her on again! Enjoy! Peace! Episode Music is "All I Have" by Bulldoze

On this episode of the podcast we interviewed Keith Freeman of the band Restraining Order. Keith has been in a million bands including the aforementioned Restraining Order, Violence To Fade, Maniac and many more. We talked to Keith about getting into hardcore and his various adventures in hardcore. We talked alot about restraining order and playing all over the world. This was fun and we hope you enjoy this interview with Keith. Peace! Episode Music is "Unstoppable Force" by Violence To Fade

On this episode of the cast we did a coretalk. Chris, Mark and Alex brought on Shanzig and Larry Bleachmouth to chat. We talked about a few topics first Wrestling! Then Buffalo band we think should have gotten bigger and finally we talked about the criteria that makes you stop supporting a band. There are many reasons which you have to listen to the episode to find out! What are your reasons? let us know. Episode music is "Movies" by Hold Out off of their newly released single.

hey gang we did a little something different this episode. We took tow relatively new bands, Seconds Left and Do Crime and we interviewed and we put them together on this one episode. We talked to Liv and Griffin from Seconds Left and We talked to Derek and Torsten from Do Crime. We chatted with the two bands about their origins and what they've got going on and coming up. Check these two up and coming bands out!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed the owner of Dark Empire Records, the Dark Emperor. We talked to him about how he came to run Dark Empire records which was founded by Dwid, We talked about their most recent release the Confront reissue as well as other records that the label has put out recently. Enjoy! Episode Music is "payday" by Confront

On this episode of the podcast we interviewed straight edge photographer Tia Slaughter who is from Ohio but has been living in the area recently and going to just about every show that she can. She takes photos and creates other content for bands . We talked to her about photography and related topics. She also had some cool information about uber driving that we never knew. Chances are you are at a show in this area youve seen Tia capturing content. Enjoy this.. Co Host Mark is a photographer and loves to nerd out on photography! Enjoy Episode music was picked by Tia and is "Proud" by SALT

On the latest episode of the podcast we interviewed Erie, PA's Eric Michael Schauffele (EMS) EMS was in the band Brothers Keeper and is currently in the band Human Animal. EMS is also well known as a tattooer. We talked to EMS about getting into hardcore, moving to erie, what going on with Human Animal and life in general. Human Animal just put out a new record called "Sick Puzzle" Episode Music is "LimonCello Fellow" by Human Animal

Hey gang on this episode we did a core talk. We talked about recent shows we've been to including the JewelTone EP release show and the Rhinoceros reunion. With Election day approaching rapidly we did some political talk. GET out and Vote! We also talked about recent movies and tv shows we've watched and talked "old guy" mosh takes. Get out and vote Episode music is "Try Your Best" By Neftali

In the first episode if our podcasts 5th year we interviewed Sal Mastrocola of the band Gatto Black. We talked to Sal about all things Gatto Black including how it started how Mike Hansen (Hotel Etiquette) got in the mix and what the band has planned for the future. Sal is a native new Yorker so we definitely chatted about the pizzascape with him. Gatto Black is definitely a great band so check em out when you have the chance! Episode Music is "Bitch Im a Cat" By Gatto Black

RIP Rob Maedl On this episode of the podcast (which is our 4th Anniversary episode) we were joined by Daryl Taberski, EVR and Jeffers and we did a Black Flag song draft. We picked our favorite Black Flag songs draft style. We also talked about why we love these songs. On the episode we also talked about Rob Maedl of Fadeaway who recently passed away. As a tribute to Rob we included "Blindsight" by Fadeaway and "Paper Wings" by Rise Against. RIP Rob Maedl

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Tom Brose of the Cleveland hardcore bands Confront, Meanstreak and Integrity. We talked to Tom about of course what got him into hardcore. We also talked about his various bands including Confront, Integrity and Meanstreak. Dark Empire recently released a Confront discography so find that if you can. It was a fun conversation so check it out and we will see you on the next one!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Owen Jones (Selfish Act/Seconds Left). Owen sings in Selfish Act and is the drummer of Seconds Left. We talked to Owen about finding underground music and a multitude of other subjects including his bands, what he loves about shows and the scene and of course pizza. Check this out Selfish Act is definitely a band on the rise. Episode music is Fairweather by Selfish Act.

In this episode of NCS Chris and Mark Interviewed Carlos Ramirez of the website No Echo. Carlos has also been in bands such as Black Army Jacket and Lakota. We mainly talked to Carlos about his website No Echo which shines a light on alot of the same underground culture that we are all a part of (hardcore/punk/metal etc) We talked to him about getting into the scene growing up in Queens and the various projects that he has undertaken such as his website, his bands and the like. IT was a cool conversation and if you have a chance check out noecho.net its a great website for those looking to see what current in hardcore/punk/metal and adjacent genres! Episode music is "Vindictive" by Black Army Jacket

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we invited an old friend onto the podcast. We invited Mark Gibb aka Ca$hdog. Cash is a native New Zealand who came to visit the US in 1996 with a small crew and they went to bunch of hardcore shows all over the US. Mark spent a bit of time with the crew in Buffalo . We talked to Cash about his visits to the US to see show and hardcore in general. We talked about New Zealand hardcore and a bunch of other topics. Enjoy!

Welcome to the latest NCS Podcast. In this episode we interviewed John Porcelly (aka Paramananda Das) of the bands Shelter, Youth of Today, Values Here, Project X and a whole lot more. We talked to John a bout a variety of subjects including getting into hardcore punk, the various bands that he's been in and a rather infamous incident that happened in Buffalo over 30 years ago. The interview also includes an enlightening discussion of Krishna Consciousness between Paramananda and Chris. It was a fun episode and a great way to start off the next 100 episodes of the NCS Podcast. Enjoy!

In this, our 200th episode of the podcast Chris and Mark were interviewed by "man on the street" Jeffers. We talked about the podcast, hardcore and a whole bunch of other topics. To those of you that have been listening we appreciate you! Thank you! Heres to another 200!

In this episode of the podcast we talked to the man behind the Long Road Home Animal Sanctuary, Greg Edge. Mark and Chris have been friends with Greg for a long time and he has a long and storied history in hardcore as a photographer but now hes directing his energies into animal welfare which has always been his goal from the start. We talked to Greg about our friendship, hardcore, animal welfare and a whole lot more. Check it out! Episode music is I'll be Damned by Into Another

In this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast we interviewed Kyle from the Hamilton, Ontario hardcore band Bad Bet. We talked about all things Bad Bet including the beginning of the band, memorable shows, Canadian bands issues getting into America and a whole lot more. Bad Bet is doing a release with Buffalos own Triple Hammer records so be on the lookout for that. Enjoy and check out Bad Bet when they come to Buffalo on 9/29 with Mile End to Amy's Place. Enjoy! https://badbet.bandcamp.com/

In this episode of the podcast we did a Coretalk. We talked about a variety of subjects including: The return of shows to Amvets, the band Beyond, Things we want to see less of in hardcore, the first famous person we saw in person and a whole lot more! Enjoy!

On the latest episode of NCS Chris and Mark interviewed Liam fraom the band Autoignition. Liam is the singer and main songwriter of the band Autognition a really cool band reminiscent of Saves The Day, Lifetime and other similar bands. They recently put out a full length called "This Is Moving Forward" and recently did a run of shows with Spaced. We talked to Liam about his band getting into music and what plans he has for the future. As always this was fun and interesting interview. Enjoy!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast Mark, Chris and Alex invited Aaron King (KDC/Rhinoceros) and Larry Gargus (Cussed Out/Bleachmouth Postscript Podcast) to talk about our favorite pieces of album artwork. We discussed why we liked our favorite pieces of album artwork as well as discussing a recent weekend of shows that Mark and Chris attended as well as a little bit of rasslin talk. Enjoy!

In this episode we interviewed Bernie Kugel of the bands Mystic Eyes and The Good. Bernie comes from a time before Mark and Chris so we enlisted Eric Van Rysdam (Home of The Hits and many bands) to help us do the interview. Bernie is truly the godfather of the Buffalo punk scene in the 70's and 80's . Through his bands and his fanzine "Big Star Fanzine" Bernie was a large contributor to the punk scene. Bernie is also a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Check this out! this was a cool interview from a generation that we don't normally get to talk to. Enjoy

In the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast we interviewed Griffin Coyne of the bands Selfish Act, GOA, and Seconds Left. We talked to Griffin about getting into hardcore his bands Selfish Act, GOA and Seconds Left. We also chatted about Selfish Acts recent tour and how thats been going. Selfish Act just released a new song called "The More You Ask" that you can check out wherever you stream music. https://selfishact716.bandcamp.com/

On this episode of The Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast Mark and Derek interviewed Adam Vernick (Still Ill/Lemuria/Hard To Know) and Rob Antonucci (Achilles/Union/Longest War) from the Rochester band Into The Light. Adam (vocals)and Rob (guitar) are long time veterans of the Western NY hardcore/punk/underground music scene and they have recently come together to to form the band Into The Light. Into The Light (in my opinion) has a really cool Quicksand / Deftones feel so if you like those bands or these two you should definitely check out Into The Light. https://intothelightroc.bandcamp.com/

When we learned that Greg Soden , one of the guys who does "Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi" lives in Buffalo we had to have him on the podcast. Unscripted Moments is a podcast in which the hosts talk about a different Propagandhi track on each episode. Propagandhi is one of co host Marks a favorite bands and he has actually appeared on Unscripted Moments. We talked to Greg about how how he ended up in buffalo , his history of liking underground music and of course his podcast. It was fun and Greg was a great conversation. We even talked about a new Propagandhi project he is working on. Enjoy this it was as always a fun one to do! check out Unscripted Moments when you can. https://unscriptedmoments.libsyn.com/