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298. The GO!lympics Nov 02, 2026

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Dave Vanian belted out that magical "GO!" at the beginning of "Love Song" in 1977 and the world has never been the same since. The Circle Jerks had one. GBH had one. By the late '80s it had been adopted by hardcore as one of the greatest tools in the toolbox. Today on the pod we celebrate hardcore's greatest exclamation, the "GO!"

64 of the best GO!s in the history of hardcore / punk have been bracketed out and they're battling it out until there is a single winner. Check the bracket here:

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Austin's GO! playlists:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72hu6cG5xWgVPioiP97qgl?si=4PgUcXFHSJGlMGZ33URLZQ&utm_source=native-share-menu&pi=IfUNdUqgRe2Uh

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/go/pl.u-qxylKgXF35koWe

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgL64fsC6m6_ElEBlg6Y3e5c1uPAuBtzf&si=lGzJwJ0ewXZKZXPa

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 song: Crux

Outro song: Last Rights

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297. The 100 Greatest Punk Records of the 1970s Oct 19, 2026

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Dude, punk turned 50 this year...it's almost as old as Dan! To celebrate we're talking the best 100 punk records of the 1970s. From classics everyone knows to KBD nuggets, we're getting into it all. What got the top slot? Which records got totally slighted? Tune in and find out for yourself.

Read the massive set of posts here: https://185milessouth.substack.com/

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Buy their new LP: https://rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com/product/subversive-intent-st-lp

Need these records? Check the Sorry State website first: https://www.sorrystaterecords.com/

Intro song: The Skulls

Outro song: Lost Kids

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296. October 2026 (Shaun Ross / Excel) Oct 05, 2026

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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/

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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

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295. Super 7 2012 Sep 21, 2026

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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

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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

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294. September 2026 Sep 07, 2026

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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...

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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)

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293. Best UK Punk 7" 1981-1983 Aug 24, 2026

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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

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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

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292. August 2026 (Ben Sizemore / Econochrist) Aug 10, 2026

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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

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291. ROADTRIP! HARDCORE, USA Jul 27, 2026

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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

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290. Super 7: The Best LONG hardcore / punk songs Jul 13, 2026

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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

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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

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289. June 2026 (Best of 2026 so far) Jun 29, 2026

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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_)

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