This Is Hardcore Podcast is inspired by the people and culture that make things possible. Interviews, stories and plenty of insight and inspiration in the do-ers, the makers and the people pushing the culture over the last 4 decades. There is an unbelievable amount of great DIY information being discussed and will be disseminated through these conversations, in hopes of instilling a hard work ethic in the new generations and a rekindling a connection to the old ways for the old school listeners.
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Episode 169 Mike Score of All Out War. This is an episode I've long been waiting for. I really hope you enjoy it. Mike's time in hardcore gives us a great look at the earliest roots of metallic hardcore, metalcore etc. We talk alot about the formation of All Out War, the Hudson Valley Hardcore Scene and much more as the timeline goes. We even delve…
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We are back with another very special Smokin Word Podcast Episode! Hoya welcomes 25 Ta Life to announce their lead singer. Listen in while Hoya, Warren, JayWay, Beto, and Fred talk about getting back in the studio, practicing, upcoming shows, band history and where the band is heading in the future! Tune in and make sure to listen all the way throu…
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Episode 168 Chubby FreshA rising star in 2 bands in the 90s hardcore scene after coming up alongside the greats of the youthcrew movement, Chubby, Integrity and One Life Crew were poised to take over hardcore in a big way with Integrity on the victory roster and One Life Crew a few years later. Controversy would turn the fortune into folly and the …
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This Is Hardcore Podcast Episode 167 / VideoCast #1 Cut And Paste - The American Hardcore FanzineI've been working on transitioning the shows over to include video, we first aired this on Youtube a Week ago and I've been working to get the video version up on Spotify as well.https://www.youtube.com/user/thisishardcorefest please subscribehttps://ww…
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Hoya welcomes Dale RAGE Resteghini on this weeks podcast. Listen in while Hoya and Dale talk about what’s been up, Music Videos, Jail, Music Production,Hardcore, Rap, Hip-Hop, Boombox Apocalypse, and much more. Tune in and make sure to listen all the way through to see what’s in store for the future! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on In…
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Episode 166 Gavin of Ikaika & Still Proud ClothingGavin grew up in LaHaina Hawaii, which recently was in the world news for horrendous fire which destroyed alot of the area. He would later live in Florida where he found Hardcore, started bands, booked shows etc. He returned to Lahaina to start a family and his long term project Still Proud Clothing…
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On this episode of The Smokin Word Podcast Hoya has Danny Marianino from the North Side Kings.(The Guy Who Knocked Out Danzig) Listen in while Hoya and Danny talk about what’s been up, collections of hate mail, book production, north side kings, collaborations, and what to look forward to in future! Listen in and make sure to stay up to date and fo…
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We are back with another episode of The Smokin Word Podcast! Hoya welcomes Carl Porcaro (Breakdown, Raw Deal, Killing Time) onto to the show to talk about what’s been up, touring, recording, NYHC and what to look forward to in the future! Listen in and make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwordtv and Hoya at @hoyaroc357…
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Episode 165 the Big Weekend is here, TIHC 2024Thanks to Zack Nelson of 185 Miles South podcast.Truly the best Hardcore Punk Podcast in the world.Zack took the time to get the audio from our first Instagram Livewhich we did Monday and even mastered it so it could be broadcasted.I had alot of fun talking to everyone on the Instagram Live and we will …
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This is a special “This is Hardcore” episode with Joe Hardcore! Join Hoya and Joe while they talk about what’s been up, go over the details of the weekend, band lineups,time slots and much more! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwordtv and Hoya at @hoyaroc357由The Smokin Word Podcast
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We are back with a special episode! Tune in while Hoya and Buske welcome Tom Dom of Naysayer, Goldset Merch Company, and Trail Of Lies. Listen in while Hoya, Buske and Tom talk about what’s been up, Trail of Lies, Writing and Recording, Cut and Sew Merch, The Hardcore Hustle and much more! Tune in or get left out! Make sure to stay up to date and f…
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Episode 164 - TIHC Gang Hang.I got the gang together to talk about the fest, current state of hardcore and what comes next. I wanted to have some fun since we've had a solid run of solid episodes of more serious nature..Bob Wilson and Greg Falchetto are truly a blessing to have as part of my team, and for being friends for over 20 years now. I am l…
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Episode 163 Frankie Poupolo of Wisdom In Chains With This Is Hardcore just 3 weeks away, we bring the new member of Wisdom In Chains onto the show to talk about his excitement to be a part of the band. Frankie Poupolo another South Shore HC legend started coming down to our area with Death Before Dishonor. He would later start a project called Trus…
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Episode 162 James Aloisio.of Ends Of Sanity and Unchained Mgmt.We had James on earlier this year to talk about Overcome Fest but I wanted more time to go over his story. From Long Island and some early bands, he would rise to be one of the more influential behind the scenes booking agent and later manager to some of the most talked about Hardcore a…
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Episode 161 Melissa Mastrangelo of Denied and All Shall SufferMelissa grew up in Queens at a perfect time for find herself at the beginning of a new age of NYHC. From Bulldoze to Denied and others, the beginning of a heavier focus brought about the foundation of what alot of modern hardcore kids and bands are focused on, the "Beatdown" sound. Her s…
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Episode 160 Carlos Ramirez of NO ECHO and much moreCarlos Ramirez has spent the last 10 years with his labor of love, No Echo as the voice of the underground. The site champions the up-and-coming bands that may not be represented or have the cool connections to get the word out. We start back in Queens where it all began. Carlos has been involved i…
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Episode 159 Pete Morcey. the Mayor of Brass CityPete Morcey is an American Hardcore Punk Legend. From his earliest days at the Anthrax Club, to founding Forced Reality, one of the early great American Oi! bands. He would go on to front Higher Force, the first "heavy" hardcore band in Connecticut, which as a scene would become known for heavy bands …
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Episode 158 Sam James Velde of Future Management and much moreAccording to my brother Mexi Mike, Sam Velde may be the Forrest Gump of the Hardcore scene. He happened to be at many great moments throughout the last 4 decades. He also takes all that he has gleaned and put it into his current focus as a manager for Scowl and partner with Ricky Singh o…
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Welcome back to a very special episode of the Smokin Word Podcast. This episode Hoya Welcomes Eric(SMOKEY)Thrice. Eric and Hoya talk about H20, Drifter, Tattooing, Touring, Hardcore, Fishing, and what to look forward to in the future! Be sure to check out Eric and his tattoo studios (Southern Star Tattoo) if you’re ever in the Atlanta Area! Make su…
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Episode 157 Josh Grabelle of Trust KillIt goes without saying New Jersey Hardcore and beyond would be in a much different situation if he hadn't found hardcore and make it the driving force for most of his life. His story is incredible, and I'll save you paragraphs. Listen and enjoy.www.Trustkill.comwww.BulletTooth.comwww.Grabelle.com…
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156 Bryan Harris of Death Before DishonorBryan is one of my true brothers in this world. We've been friends forever and I'm really happy to finally having him on the show. Death Before Dishonor has rightfully gained a spot as one of Boston Hardcore's all time greats. The work ethic, the drive and constant pushing Boston has gained DBD a worldwide a…
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Episode 155 Jimmy Edgemen, Tied Down & Bad BeatJimmy has been an integral part of the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond. He has a great story on how he got from young hardcore kid to one of the more important figures in the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond. Check out his band Bad Beat, whose song we featured in the beginning of the episode. Check …
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Episode 154 Joey of Bayway and Shattered RealmWith Bayway absolutely taking over the NJ scene and alot of the East Coast it was about time to bring Joey back and do a full backstory up to today on where he came from and how things are going now. This is one of favorite most recent interviews and I hope you enjoyPhoto by William Marks. Opening Track…
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Episode 153 - Leeway annouunced on TIHC 2024 and whats going on..A short episode explaining the who , what , why of Leeway on TIHC 2024 and whats going on now. Opening Track of the EpisodeTruth And Rights " Games"由TIHC Podcast
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We are back with another fresh episode of the Smokin Word Podcast! Tune in while Hoya has his old friend Mike Score from ALL OUT WAR join him Live! Hoya and Mike talk about what’s been up, All Out War, Upstate New York, Past Shows and Venues, Great times and much more! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwordtv and Hoy…
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Episode 152 - OverCome Fest with James AloisioWe are a week out from OverCome Fest and I wanted to bring James on the show to talk about his fest. We will bring him back on and go on the deep dive into everything before and after the fest next month.www.instagram.com/overcomefestOpening Track of the EpisodeRage and Ruin "Criminal Action"www.rageand…
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Episode 151 - BayWay - Namesake and some other cool stuff coming your wayLong time no talk.. hope all is well with the few that check in on episodes each week that aren't there. my apologies.JayWay of Bayway checks in about the new Bayway and some more cool shit down the line. I talk for a little bit and hope you all listen some more.Opening Track …
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Episode 150 round 2- Forgive Us Our Trespasses.. this is the 2nd attempt at an 150th Episode.I had a throwback to a time when I made small editing mistakes and fuck up an episode. So This one is more updated to talk about the need to be more forgiving and to also keep in mind how the scene has torn itself up arguing online about nonsensical politic…
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Episode 149 - The Way It Really Is...Thank you to those who reached out to me and my family and those who purchased a shirt. I appreciate all of you and our family was overwhelmed by the love and support given to us and the honors paid to her memory.This is a fun one. Lets talk Industry and Industry Plants.Don't get your feelings hurt, don't stop t…
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The Smokin Word Podcast welcomes Stu Folsom from Spirit World (Las Vegas). Join Hoya and Stu while they talk about touring together, the Las Vegas music scene, Folsom, Spirit World, recording, stage aesthetics, what to look forward to in the future from stu, sprit world and much more!!! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @sm…
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Episode 148. Some Thoughts on Some Shit.Back at it from FYA 2024. Had a blast, got some thoughts and put it on tape. Got some interviews coming out and less blathering. Opening Track of EpisodeDiscontent " DFTL" off S/T release on TakeDown Recordswww.takedownrecs.bandcamp.com/album/discontent由TIHC Podcast
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Episode 147 Matt Henderson -Agnostic Front, Madball and now H20.Matt Henderson would easily be in the hardcore hall of fame for all the work he put into the bands and the movement over the last 40 years. We had a deep dive into the Minneapolis/St Paul hc scene of the 1980s and then walked our way up to about Dynamo 1995.Hopefully we get a part 2 in…
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Episode 146 . Last One for 2023. Bob Wilson, Greg Falchetto, Kevin Hare & Eric WolkI pulled the gang together to talk some shit about 2023 and rolling into 2024 with FYA Fest next weekend... Bob walks through the great year he had, Kevin gives us updates on Hare 2 Stay, Greg delicately navigates the worlds he is involved in and Wolk gives us an upd…
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Thank You For Another Awesome Holiday JamHave a good holiday season. Make the most of what you have and don't let the bad things drag you down.由TIHC Podcast
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And we are back with another episode of The Smokin Word Podcast!!! Tune in while Hoya has Todd Morse from The Offspring. Hoya and Todd talk about what’s been up, H2O, New York, The Offspring, Solo Projects, Touring, Parenthood, Recording and what to look forward to in the future! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwor…
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Episode 145 Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam "EVE" short jawnThe Blessed Holiday Season is upon us and we are getting ready for the Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam at Club Reverb in Reading, PAI say a few things that make sense, lose my point a few times and keep it short so I don't get too far away from the point I was trying to make. Opening Track of the …
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Another Week Another Episode! This episode Hoya welcomes Steve Gallo of Fire Is Murder. Hoya and Steve talk about everything from growing up in New York, Hardcore, Recording, Distribution, Music Videos, and what to look forward to in the future! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwordtv and Hoya at @hoyaroc357…
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Episode 144 Richie Krutch Returns to talk Keystone Holiday Tattoo JamRichie Krutch is back on the podcast.. the people been clamoring and He has answered the call. We talk about the Krutch Set at the Jam, Wisdom In Chains and sunny's crazy 40 hr trip to the Netherlands and of coursethe Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam that is coming up next week.www.ins…
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Episode 143 Lumpy of DAZE STYLE RecordsIts hard to say what hardcore right now would be like without the impact & input of Lumpy of Daze Style. His efforts from supporting bands to starting bands, to now releasing some of the best records of the last few years has been impressive. We had a great conversation on how he got to the point where he is t…
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And we are back with another episode of The Smokin Word Podcast!!! Join us on this episode while Hoya chops it up with Blake Ibanez from FUGITIVE. Listen in while Hoya and Blake talk about Texas, Hardcore, Recording, Power Trip, Touring, what’s up with Fugitive and what to look forward to in the future! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on…
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Episode 142 Lady Lila - Spreading the Warmth at the Keystone Jam 2023Lila is a Radio DJ and operates her own Non Profit "Be Blessed".She's teaming up with Better Days Ahead Outreach to run a collection drive at the Keystone HC & Tattoo Jam 2023.She grew up in Baltimore, ended up in Boston HC for a long time and is back in the Land of the Kings. She…
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We would like to introduce the Official Smokin Word Podcast and Blackout Records collab! We will be releasing multiple exclusive podcasts with Blackout Records! For the second installment Hoya welcomes Joe and Mike from Outburst! Hoya, Joe and Mike talk about everything from Touring, Queens, Graffiti, the Blackout Records re releases on vinyl, what…
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Episode 141 Returning From Radio SilenceSorry for the radio silence, long days in the world of concrete left little energy for much else with the schedule of shows etc.Opening Track of the Episode"Final Boss" - Colin Of Arabia off the "Trauma Dump" EPAvailable on Triple B Recordswww.instagram.com/coaisforthepeople…
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We would like to introduce the Official Smokin Word Podcast and Blackout Records collab! We will be releasing multiple exclusive podcasts with Blackout Records! For the first installment Hoya welcomes Gary from Kill Your Idols! Hoya and Gary talk about everything from touring, recording, the Blackout Records re releases on vinyl, what to look forwa…
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Episode 140 Blacklisted returns, their impact on Philly Hardcore and moreIts impossible to not take mention Blacklisted put the scene on the map 20 years ago. I talk a bit about it. Not too deep and this is a short jawn.Much love to the Phillies for being consistent. Thanks for listening to these short ones.Opening Track of the EpisodeE Town Concre…
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Episode 139 Bob Wilson.. Savior of HardcoreOnce again Bob Wilson joins the show and talks about the upcoming Unbroken/Blacklisted shows at the Church, FYA and lots more.www.instagram.com/wilsonswarwww.instagram.com/fyafestwww.instagram.com/rebirthrecords_Opening Track of the Episode PNM (For Myself) by Hold My OwnOff the newly released "In My Way" …
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And we are back with another episode of The Smokin Word Podcast! Hoya has the band BRAT on this epsiode. Join Hoya while he talks to BRAT about what’s been up, New Orleans, Metal & Hardcore, Touring, Recording, and what to look forward to in the future! Make sure to stay up to date and follow us on Instagram at @smokinwordtv and Hoya at @hoyaroc357…
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Episode 138 Dog Eat Dog Jon & Dave talk new record " Free Radicals"Dog Eat Dog lead a revolution in the 90s with their All Boro Kings release and took the literal world by fire. Times got tough but Dave and Jon founding members of Dog Eat Dog never gave in. In fact, "Never Give In" is a new track off the upcoming LP "Free Radicals" dropping next we…
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Episode 136 The Return of Cold As LifeDespite internet fan fiction writers best efforts to make the 90s hardcore scene into something it never was, I put forth some real thoughts towards what this show really means, some of what was the real aspects of hardcore that is completely lost in a modern scene full of resold merch and people loving obscure…
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