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Shootin’ The Shit With Wiley & Mic — Music Commentary
Shootin’ The Shit With Wiley & Mic

Welcome to Shootin’ the Shit with Wiley and Mic. After five seasons of “professional” podcasting, we’ve retired the official brew reviews and the deep-dive album analysis to bring you exactly what you actually came for: two old friends talking about random shit. There’s no agenda, no guest list, and definitely no structure. Grab a cup of whatever you’re drinking—we aren’t even going to review it—and join Wiley Willis (ex-2Minute Minor) and Mic Cox (ex-Zao) as we officially stop trying and start just… shootin’ the shit.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 5 - The One With Scott From Zao May 31, 2022

Show notes

This episode is HOT! Wiley Willis is back baby and so are all the shenanigans. Mark from disappear phones in to give a quick note about their new album Burn The Ships - which Wiley loves so much he gets excited reviewing the album and almost wakes up Baby Otto. Scott from the Almighty ZAO stops by to reminisce with Mic about old times while Stephen steers the conversation toward the future of Zao. The boys hop on a review of First Cast Spring Blend coffee from Slacktide Coffee Roasters that Stephen sent everyone. Up next Wiley chats with Leo from Milwaukee's own Big Laugh. Finally the boys review 3 KILLER albums by Be Well, Squint and Discourage. Prepare yourself. Here we go!!!

disappear. "Burn The Ships"

Zao

Big Laugh "Manic Revision"

Albums Reviewed

Be Well "Hello Sun"

Squint "Feel It"

Discourage "Disaster Fatigue"

Coffee Review

Slacktide Coffee Roasters - First Cast Spring Blend

Spotify Playlists

Coffee & Hardcore Set List (The bands we mention during the show)

Encyclopedia HXC (a playlist curated by the one and only Encyclopedia of HXC Stephen Scoppa)

"The Best Part Of Waking Up Is Coffee & Hardcore In Your Cup" Apr 26, 2022

Show notes

Episode 4 of Season 3 is here and man is it a doozy! Javier from Godhead stops by to chat with Mic and Stephen about the monster E.P. Godhead put out last year and more. Wiley stops by to give everyone a life update. Next up is some great coffee reviews of Big Shoulders Coffee and Best Slope Coffee. Then the fellas chat about some great albums from Prison Suicide, Berthold City and Abrasion. Get ready. this episode is good to the last drop.

Godhead

Contraband Goods

Where It Went Podcast

Coffee Reviews

Wiley: Big Shoulders Coffee

Stephen: Bestslope Coffee

Album Reviews

Prison Suicide

Berthold City

Abrasion

Coffee and Hardcore SetList - All the bands we talked about and more in one playlist!

"Knock Knock. Who's There? Be Well! Be Well Who? It's All Gonna Be Well On The Coffee & Hardcore Podcast" Mar 29, 2022

Show notes

It's episode 3 of season 3 and this is an insane episode. INSANE! Mic & Stephen have Aaron Dalbec of Be Well and you know a few other "little" bands (Bane, Converge, Only Crime). They talk about the latest Be Well single "Treadless" and the new "Hello Sun" EP. Aaron also shares about his other adventure as a coffee roaster with Essex Coffee Roasters. Up next the Boys review the Big Laugh EP "Manic Revision" as well as the upcoming LP by Subsist "The Rhythm Method". Speaking of Subsist - Mic & Stephen welcome Matt Hartman to talk about the upcoming release. But this episode is so insane that the boys also talk about Matt's other band band Bares His Teeth and Adam Baker (the bands singer) drops in to chat about their two singles as well as a future LP. Adam and Mic spend a few moments talking about the positive impact punk & hardcore have had on the discussion of mental health lately as well. Last but not least. the boys get back to business and review some coffee. Man - This episode is bananas! You never know you might just get an extra surprise as well. Let's Go!

Hello Sun EP - Pre order

The Weight And The Cost

Essex Coffee Roasters

Big Laugh

Manic Revision EP

Subsist

The Rhythm Method - Pre Order

Bares His Teeth

Friend Club Records

Steadfast Records

Coffee Reviews

Mic - Hallowbeans in Ripley WV

Stephen - Grounds and Hounds Coffee - Snow Day Winter Roast

Coffee & Hardcore Spotify Setlist

Season 3 Episode 2 "It's The End Of The World As We Know It And I Feel Caffeinated" Feb 28, 2022

Show notes

It's the end of the world as we know it. Ok, Maybe it's not the end but Mic and Stephen do have Matty from The World on with them on this episode. They talk about the new EP and what it's like to be the Wu Tang of HXC. The fellas also review some killer LPs and EPs from Vibes, Contention, Inclination, Safe and 2Minute Minor. Oh and of course they chat about coffee because it wouldn't be Coffee and Hardcore if there wasn't any coffee talk. So prepare yourself for the end of the world - Here's Episode 2!

The World

For Some Of Us Video

Album Reviews

Vibes "Baseball Bat To The End Of The World"

Inclination "A Glimpse Through The Lens"

Merch

Listen

Contention "Laying Waste To The Kingdom Of Oblivion"

Bandcamp

Safe "Unselfish"

Bandcamp

2Minute Minor "A Goon Best Friend Till The Very End"

Bandcamp

Coffee Review

Mic's Everyday/Every Man's Coffee

The Kroger Medium Special Roast

Stephen's Just Good Coffee

Coffee Exchange French Roast

Season 3 Episode 1 "The One with Ryan From One Step Closer!" Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

Holy Moly we made it Season 3. This episode is jam packed with awesomeness. Stephen Scopa is filling in for Uncle Wiley for a few months so he and Mic take the reigns on this episode. Ryan from One Step Closer stops by to chat about their new album and so much more. Then the boys review 5 (that's right FIVE) killer LP's and E.P's and talk about some delicious coffee. There's plenty of shenanigans on this one so prepare yourself for Season 3 Episode 1 BITCHES!

One Step Closer

Anxious

Bazaar Skateshop

Album Reviews

Invocation

Abstain

Ends Of Sanity

Si Dios Quiere

Worth It

Coffee Review

Stephen:

Brain Washed Coffee

Higher Power Blend

Mic:

Moose Crunch Coffee

Straight Edge For Christ:

No matter what you’re facing, you deserve to be connected to help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
For hearing and speech impaired with TTY equipment
1-800-799-4889
Español
1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line
Text TWLOHA to 741741

Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 press 1

The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386

Alcohol Addiction Help
1-833-811-0130

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid" Holiday Special Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! It's the Coffee & Hardcore Holiday Special - "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid!" Wiley and Mic share their favorite christmas songs and share some embarrassing stories. They play the brand new 2Minute Minor track "Snoopy's Christmas". Wiley talks about the awesome review of the last 2 Minute Minor album that the Sunday Spin gave and then Mic plays a clip of it. They also share a huge announcement and some all around holiday cheer. Enjoy this very special episode of the Coffee & Hardcore podcast.

2Minute Minor - "Snoopy's Christmas"

The Sunday Spin 2 Minute Minor & Working Class Stiffs

Coffee & Hardcore Setlist

Season Two - Episode 11 "Wiley's Worst Self Hiatus" Nov 30, 2021

Show notes

It's a new episode of the Coffee and Hardcore Podcast so you know what that means. It's a sad and happy episode because it's Wiley's last show until April of 2022! He's taking maternity leave to be with his wife Libby and welcome their baby boy into the world. But have no fear because the one and only Stephen Scopa from Straight Edge for Christ is stepping in to help. He's actually jumping in on this episode to introduce himself and help Mic with our interview with Joel Otte from Worst Self. We talk about their brand new, just shy of 15 minutes, behemoth of a single "Servant of Death" and also about sobriety, fatherhood and the future of the band. Wiley jumps back in the mix and we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the coffee picks we have for this month. Wiley also grills Mic about the Prompt Journal he put together called Reflections. We also review 3 new albums and bid Wiley adieu as he and Libby start their new adventure. It's a jam packed episode, so buckle up buttercup. Here we go! - Don't forget the Coffee & Hardcore Setlist featuring bands and artists mentioned on this episode.

Worst Self

Album Reviews

One Step Closer "This Place You Know"

Hard Target "Relive. Rebuild."

Unblind "Truth/Beauty"

Fresh Pots!!!

Pinky Promise Coffee

Mic had the Kenya Kichwa Tembo

Wiley had the Peru Lima FTO

Kick Ash Coffee

Mic had the Chiapas Mexico

Restoration Coffee

Stephen had the Bright Days

Straight Edge For Christ

Mic's Book - Reflections: A Prompt Journal For Self Awareness, Awakening & Healing

Coffee & Hardcore Setlist

Season 2 Episode 10 "MEDUSA Got A Haircut And PETA Was Called" Oct 26, 2021

Show notes

Hey Hey! We made it to episode 10 and we are calling this one "MEDUSA got a haircut and PETA was called." Why? Because why not. On this episode Mic chats with James and Blake from Time and Pressure (The Baddest Band in the Gateway City) about their new album "Halfway Down" as well as some other shenanigans. Later Wiley jumps in with Mic to chat Coffee and the "Halfway Down" album as well as "Glow On" from Turnstile. This is a fast and furious hour and a half of caffeine fueled hardcore bliss. Don't forget to checkout the C&H setlist on Spotify for all the bands mentioned on this episode. Are you ready? Let's Go! FRESH POTS!!!

Time and Pressure

Coffee Reviews

Mic's Coffee

Pecan Pie Medium Blend from MT. Brothers General Store

(They are old school. You have to call them to place an order for their coffee - They do not have a website)

Wiley's Coffee

Sputnik Coffee from Sputnik Roasters

Album Reviews

Time And Pressure "Halfway Down"

Turnstile "GLOW ON" (Happy hunting for the vinyl!)

The Coffee & Hardcore Setlist on Spotify

Other Stuff:

Bucket of Blood Records

Season 2 - Episode 9 "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Truth" Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

It's finally here! Episode Nine is so fresh it's about to blow your mind. On this episode Mic & Wiley welcome Mnasse and Jon from the almighty Bitter Truth. They discuss their new album Perfect World as well as some upcoming shows and projects. (At the time that this interview was recorded their album release was not know yet but it has since been unleashed and it is GLORIOUS - GO GET IT - NOW!). The boys also review Perfect World and here's a hint - Wiley called it the best album he's ever reviewed on the C&H Podcast!! Finally The boys review some really good coffee and as an added bonus there is special coffee review by a surprise guest. Oh and don't forget to check out the Coffee & Hardcore Setlist on Spotify. It's all right here on your favorite podcast for coffee and hardcore.

Let's Go!

Bitter Truth Facebook - Instagram

Michigan Solidarity Bail Fund

Coffee Review

Mic's Coffee

Pavlov's Latte from Unity Coffee in Parkersburg WV (They also have amazing crepes)

Wiley's Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

La Cordillera Blend

Our Surprise Guest: Libby

Nicaragua Diosas Dark

Maya Super Dark

Season 2 Episode 8: "Open Up A Can Of Coffee And Hardcore You Fart Knocker" Aug 31, 2021

Show notes

Here it is. Episode 8 - Open Up A Can Of Coffee And Hardcore You Fart Knocker". A great friend of the show, Mark Sylvester stops by to chat about some great coffee from Water Gap Coffee and his new adventure Quarry Stone Coffee. Jacob from Oak and Crow tries to stop by but the mysterious Finger Lakes Effect keeps interfering with his WIFI. Next Wiley and Mic are super stoked to chat with Aram and Chris from the band Change. They talk about the album "Closer Still" (one of the best albums of 2020), bass tone, the amazing album artwork and the therapeutic nature of hardcore music. The boys also review 4 killer albums by Be Well, Consecrate, Goodbye World, and Therapy. Get ready Fart Knockers. Season 2 Episode 8 is here. LET'S GO!

Fresh Pots!!!

Water Gap Coffee

Mark's Pick: Organic Mexican High Grown Estate

Coffee Mark sent Wiley & Mic: Tanzanian Peaberry

Jacob from Oak & Crow Suggests: Nightflyer Roastworks

Change

All the bands that were mentioned in this interview can be found on our Spotify Setlist as well as songs from the albums we reviewed.

Album Reviews

Be Well "the Weight And The Cost"

Goodbye World "At Death's Door"

Consecrate "Trials"

Therapy "Self-Titled"

Don't forget about our Coffee and Hardcore blends from Oak and Crow Coffee. $5 from each bag sold will be donated to the Nation Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK. You can choose between our medium roast Road Crew blend or dark roast Into the Void.

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