185 Miles South

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288. The 100 Greatest Hardcore Records of the 2010s Jun 15, 2026

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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

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287. May 2026 (Jackal / YDI) Jun 01, 2026

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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

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286. Temp Check: 2020s Hardcore (so far) May 18, 2026

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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

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285. Super 7 2007 May 04, 2026

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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

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284. April 2026 (Eric Ozenne / Nerve Agents / Birdlegs) Apr 20, 2026

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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

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283. Mt RushCORE Apr 06, 2026

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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

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282. March 2026 (Casey Jones / No For An Answer / Ignite) Mar 23, 2026

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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

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281. 1st Wave USHC 7" Tournament Mar 09, 2026

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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.

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280. February 2026 (Anthony Pappalardo / In My Eyes / Ten Yard Fight) Feb 23, 2026

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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

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279. Super 7: WAR SONGS Feb 09, 2026

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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

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