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The Hard Times podcast hosted by co-founders Bill Conway and Matt Saincome. Produced by Liam Senior and music by Louie Aronowitz.

The Hard Times


    • Oct 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 24m AVG DURATION
    • 152 EPISODES

    4.5 from 158 ratings Listeners of The Hard Times Podcast that love the show mention: punks, hard times, intros, hardcore, site, fake, ridiculous, edge, matt, fire, plus, news, high, tell, interviews, long, enjoy, guests, like, funny.


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    The Hard Times Podcast is a hilarious and entertaining show that combines comedy with behind-the-scenes stories and interviews from the punk music scene. What started as a way to pass time during a bike ride to work quickly turned into binge-listening sessions for this reviewer. The hosts, Matt and Bill, are funny and likeable, while the guests they bring on are humble and offer fascinating insights into their experiences in the punk world. The discussions are in-depth and cover everything from gigs to lesser-known punk bands. As a fan of punk music, this podcast provides an enjoyable opportunity to learn more about the genre and discover new bands.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the comedic element. With backgrounds in playing in bands and being part of various music scenes, Matt and Bill infuse their humor into every episode. The banter between them is great, offering not just insights into the guests but also giving listeners a behind-the-curtain look at The Hard Times itself. Their wit keeps the episodes engaging and entertaining throughout.

    However, one downside of The Hard Times Podcast is that the intros can be too long. While the discussions with guests are fantastic, some listeners may feel that they have to wait through lengthy introductions before getting to the meat of each episode. Shortening these intros could improve pacing and keep listeners more engaged.

    In conclusion, The Hard Times Podcast is a solid show for fans of punk music who enjoy comedy and behind-the-scenes stories. Despite some minor flaws, such as long intros, the hosts' humor combined with interesting guests makes for an enjoyable listening experience overall. Whether you're looking to learn more about punk or simply want a good laugh, this podcast delivers on both fronts.



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    Latest episodes from The Hard Times Podcast

    MVP w/ Bill and Dan: Ramones "Pet Sematary"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 56:12


    OUT FROM BEHIND THE PAYWALL!!! Where do you want to be buried? We break down the classic Ramones music video which lays out their final wishes over the course of 3 minutes. If you like this episode there are plenty more on Patreon. Sign up today, you support The Hard Times and get access to new podcast episodes each week.

    MVP w/ Bill and Dan: DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince "A Nightmare on My Street"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 59:19


    OUT FROM BEHIND THE PAYWALL! Today Bill and Dan break down a video that was lost to time for 30 years thanks to litigation from New Line Cinema, so don't be upset with yourself if you've never seen this video before. Join us as we discuss the “classic(?)” video for “A Nightmare on My Street.”  Sign up for our Patreon to get access to all the previous episodes. www.patreon.com/thehardtimes

    MVP w/ Bill and Dan: Dokken "Dream Warriors"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 61:01


    OUT FROM BEHIND THE PAYWALL!!!! In honor of the spookiest season around we are bringing the scariest music video breakdowns of all time out from behind the paywall to scare the crap out of you. This week we cover Dokken's "Dream Warriors." For all past episodes, you can sign up for our Patreon. New episodes each week, ad free and just for you.

    MVP w/ Bill and Dan: Dinosaur Jr. "Feel the Pain"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 57:17


    Look at that, we are dropping an episode of our new podcast MVP out from behind the paywall for you to enjoy with your entire family. This week we talk about the classic video for Dinosaur Jr.'s "Feel the Pain."  If you like the show you should sign up for our Patreon and you can get new episodes each week. www.patreon.com/thehardtimes

    Mvp with Bill and Dan: Green Jellÿ "3 Little Pigs"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 46:59


    NEW PODCAST ALERT. We have a new podcast breaking down classic music videos that you know and love. We break them down so much you will no longer love them. This is one of the first episodes, and you can get new episodes weekly by signing up for our Patreon. That's right, this is a Patreon-only podcast. Quit being a freeloader and go sign up now. www.patreon.com/thehardtimes

    HARD WORLD NEWS: Biden's Israel Visit, Bandcamp Layoffs, New Halo In The Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 44:24


    The team behind The Hard Times and Hard Drive read and rewrite the news on a new podcast; Hard World News. This week's edition features talk of Biden's visit to Israel, Epic Games shuttering Bandcamp and Schrodinger's Halo campaign.

    HARD WORLD NEWS: Minecraft, The Rolling Stones, Juicy J and The Wonders Of Digging Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 41:13


    The team behind The Hard Times and Hard Drive read and rewrite the news on a new podcast; Hard World News. This week's edition sees the guys chat up a storm about Minecraft's mob voting, The Rolling Stones' newest album, Juicy J's rapper summit and the weirdly fulfilling thrill of digging a good old hole.

    HARD WORLD NEWS: Taylor Swift, Drain, Trump's Laptop, Assassin's Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 47:59


    The team behind The Hard Times and Hard Drive read and rewrite the news on a new podcast; Hard World News. This week the guys talk about Trump's gaming laptop, the unfortunate events at a recent Drain show and Taylor Swift's fascinating effect on the economy.

    HARD WORLD NEWS: Justin Trudeau, Rick & Morty, Video Games Unionize, Payday 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 42:07


    The team behind The Hard Times and Hard Drive read and rewrite the news on a new podcast; Hard World News. This week the guys talk about Rick & Morty's new voice actors, the unionisation of video game actors, the shaky launch of Payday 3 and the Canadian parliament's apparent love of Nazi war heroes!

    HARD WORLD NEWS: Russell Brand, Unity, Starfield, The Cro-Mags

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 32:54


    The team behind Hard Times and Hard Drive read and rewrite the news on a new podcast, Hard World News. This week the gang talks Russell Brand, Unity, Starfield, The Cro-Mags and Steve Martin's ravenous thirst for violence!  

    The Hard Times Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Podcast w/ Bill Conway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 73:52


    NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! Go subscribe wherever you get podcasts! On the very first episode of The Hard Times Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Podcast w/ Bill Conway we have the man himself, Tony Hawk. Bill talks with Tony about how he coped with celebrity after the game, early Powell demos, and, of course, the invention of the chocolate chip cookie. Rate and review the episode or go to hell.

    The Hard Times Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Podcast w/ Bill Conway Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 1:58


    In 1999 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater became an instant success. It influenced an entire generation to get into skateboarding and punk music. Now The Hard Times co-founder Bill Conway is talking to the personalities from the game about how it changed their lives. Mostly for the better, but not always. Check out this clip from the first episode, premiering April 4th on all podcast platforms. If you like an episode, share it with a friend. If you hate an episode, share it with an enemy.

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 71:44


    On an all new Hard times Podcast, Matt and Bill sit down with Foo Fighters and Me First and The Gimme Gimme guitarist Chris Shiflett! They talk pro boxers eating habits, backing tracks and Hulk Hogan's Metallica audition. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Lauren Lavin and Karter Mycroft (Fluppies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 62:19


    On the Hard Times Podcast, we have our first virtual band, Lauren Lavin and Karter Mycroft from Fluppies! They chat with Matt and Bill about World War 2, fisheries and Fluppies' multimedia project, The Los Suelos Project, releasing February 15th

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 71:01


    Start 2022 off strong with an all new Hard Times Podcast! Matt and Bill sit down with special guest Operation Ivy frontman Jesse Michaels to talk hipster history, grandma's bowl candy and hardcore girl gangs.

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    Special Presentation Vert Button: That's Life w/ Whitmer Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 105:02


    We're closing out the year with a whole new show entirely. Enjoy this special episode of Bill's other podcast Vert Button and have a happy New Year! What's the common thread between tight pants, dyed black hair, and disco punk? Foundation's 2004 classic "That's Life." Join the Vert Button crew as they talk about all the big rails, big slams, and bad style choices along with special guest comedian and skateboarder, Whitmer Thomas.

    REPOST: The Hard Times Podcast w/ Keith Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 55:40


    Matt and Bill got arrested for beating up a mall Santa, so here's a repost of our Keith Morris' second time on the show. Have a happy holidays form all of us at The Hard Times Podcast!

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    REPOST: The Hard Times Podcast w/ David Koechner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 85:15


    Matt and Bill are taking some time to find out if Santa Clause is real so here's a repost of an episode with comedy legend David Koechner!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Malachi Greene (Scowl)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 53:49


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Scowl guitarist Malachi Greene hangs out with Matt and Bill to talk beating up nazis, chasing out chesters and Scowls new album “How Flowers Grow” out now.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ James Pligge (Harms Way)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 64:43


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Harms Way frontman James Pligge chats with Matt and Bill about the perils of keeping up with fashion, the purpose of keeping edge and teaching kids when you look like the front man of a hardcore band. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 49:50


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, musician and performance artist Bitch stops by to talk catching covid, violin power bruises and her new album Bitchcraft, out February 4th on Kill Rockstars.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Dave Verellen (Botch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 61:55


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Botch lead singer Dave Verellen joins Bill to talk the fire fighting, contract work and being treated like a real band in Europe. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Josh Freese (Too Many Bands)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 92:22


    On today's all new Hard Times Podcast, drummer Josh Freese joins the pod to talk session drumming, playing gigs at Disneyland and possibly but probably not meeting Johnny Depp. Available wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to get Josh's new album out on October 29th!

    REPOST: The Hard Times w/ Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 50:39


    Matt and Bill body swapped with Rizzoli and Isles, so enjoy this repost of our most downloaded episode with MCR's Frank Iero.

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 77:51


    On today's all new Hard Times Podcast, They Might Be Giant's co-founder John Flansburgh joins Matt and Bill to talk first records, spider bites and They Might Be Giant's new art book “Book.” Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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    REPOST: The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 94:57


    Matt and Bill got sucked into a magic painting again, so here's one of our classic interviews with the Dead Kennedy's Jello Biafra!

    REPOST: The Hard Times w/ Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 63:18


    Bill and Matt accidentally got married again, so while they're going to get that annulled we've got a classic Hard Times episode with the Needle Drop himself, music critic Anthony Fantano!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Ryan Savitsky (One Step Closer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 77:52


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, One Step Closer vocalist Ryan Savitsky sits down with Matt and Bill to talk touring, gas station thievery and how to officially become straight edge. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Greg Saunier (Deerhoof)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 59:29


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill sit down with Deerhoof drummer Greg “Saucey” Saunier. They chat about sauces, maple syrup and Matt tries to list his favorite poetry book.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jim Saah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 56:42


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, photographer Jim Saah joins Matt and Bill to talk about the going to shows in DC, photographing Ian Mackaye and Jim's new book! Available wherever you get podcasts.

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    REPOST: The Hard Times Podcast w/ Wesley Eisold (Cold Cave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 53:31


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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Ed Saincome (Hellzone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 76:55


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Ed Saincome joins Matt and Bill to talk getting tricked into bands, fire ants and Ed's involvement with The Hard Times. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. This episode features “Flamethrower Horizon” by Hellzone.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Parris Mayhew (Cro-Mags)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 119:54


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill sit down with Cro-Mags' Parris Mayhew to talk Cro-Mag legal battles, underage drinking in NYC and of course, Hard Times. Download wherever you get podcasts!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Joe Principe (Rise Against)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 76:39


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Rise Against's Joe Principe stops by to talk about hitting the road post COVID, drumming with crocs and performing with Kid Rock. Listen wherever you stream or download podcasts.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Laura Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 89:22


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Laura Stevenson stops by to talk about childbirth during COVID, getting grandma's into GG Allin and her new self titled record which comes out tomorrow! Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Adam Lawrence and Anthony Alessandroni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 87:25


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt sits with his old Bay Area friends Adam and Anthony to talk scene stories, metal working school and Brace Belden. Stream wherever you get podcasts.

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Krissy Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 79:20


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Hard Times legend Krissy Howard joins the podcast to chat with Matt and Bill about drugs, acid fist fights and the Hard Times army of child writers. Grab it wherever you get your podcasts!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Tim Mcilrath (Rise Against)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 85:01


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill are joined by Tim Mcilrath of Rise Against to swap straight edge stories, eat militant vegan dinners and how to be cool and sober. Available wherever you get podcasts!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Benny Scholl (AVOID)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 86:55


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill chat with Benny Scholl from AVOID about NASCAR, steamed bagel sandwiches and so much crypto currency you'd think this was a Hard Money joint.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 57:39


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Bill sits down with At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg. They talk about writing death metal in English, skinheads leaving the scene and the struggle of picking new songs for a live set. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Mike Sosinski (Kill Lincoln)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 81:12


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Kill Lincoln's Mike Sosinski joins the show to talk banking, the ska witness protection program and the actual Lincoln in “Kill Lincoln” (hint, not the dead president). Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ JR Wasilewski (Less Than Jake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 54:51


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, JR Wasilewski of Less Than Jake comes by the Hard Times to talk black market boner pills, first ska shows and the importance of the horn section. Get it wherever you get your podcasts.

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Milo Aukerman (Descendents)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 77:24


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, the legendary Milo Aukerman of Descendents stops by to chat with Matt and Bill about ditching science to play punk full time, DNA and Milo going back to college just for a Hard Times Photo. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Liam Senior and Sophie Horwitz-Hirsch (Impulse Bangs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 71:05


    On today's all new Hard Times Podcast, Hard Times podcast wizard Liam Senior brings on his bandmate Sophie Horwitz-Hirsch to talk about their band Impulse Bangs, break up songs and and pizza. So much pizza. Check it out on the Hard Times Podcast Network!

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 98:48


    On today’s Hard Times Podcast, Vocalist and newest member of the Hard Times Podcast Network Jeremy Bolm joins Matt and Bill to talk mispronouncing band names, tech guys in punk and Jeremy’s show The First Ever Podcast, now available on The Hard Times Podcast Network!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 98:54


    On today’s Hard Times Podcast, 7 Seconds’ Kevin Seconds makes his second appearance on the show and hangs out with Matt and Bill to chat talkative punks, romanticizing the scene and the new 7 Seconds reissue of The Crew.

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    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 80:36


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, the one and only Laura Jane Grace stops by the podcast to chat with Matt and Bill about BDSM massages, the differences between the Naples of Italy and Florida and getting bleach bombed on tour. 

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Reade Wolcott (We Are The Union)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 93:34


    On today’s all new Hard Times Podcast, Reade Wolcott of We Are The Union joins Matt and Bill to talk Leftover Crack auditions, COVID cures-alls and releasing an album as a way to come out. Download wherever you get your podcasts!

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jeff Rosenstock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 95:28


    On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Bill flies solo with special guest Jeff Rosenstock and talks game shows, discovering music through Beavis and Butthead and so much talk about ska all you’ll see is checkerboard.

    REPOST: The Hard Times Podcast w/ Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 151:21


    Matt and Bill are trying to make their own vaccine, so enjoy this classic episode from the vault featuring Patrick Kindlon of Drug Church.

    The Hard Times Podcast w/ The Offspring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 93:00


    On today’s Hard Times Podcast, Dexter, Pete and Noodles from The Offspring stop by to talk the importance of swearing solos, Dexter’s PHD, and the Offspring’s all new album Let The Bad Times Roll available tomorrow!

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