Bleachmouth Postscript

“Genuinely Nasty People” Tommy Shotton is a London based musician that cut his teeth on hardcore punk, learning to play drums along to his favorite records of the genre. We met via social media at the onset of the pandemic and have had some vigorous conversations about our favorite music. I thought it would make sense to have him do an episode. We had a great talk and I look forward to doing it ag...

“Undocumented Covid Symptoms” Tommy Shotton is a London based musician that cut his teeth on hardcore punk, learning to play drums along to his favorite records of the genre. We met via social media at the onset of the pandemic and have had some vigorous conversations about our favorite music. I thought it would make sense to have him do an episode. We had a great talk and I look forward to doing...

"A Metallic KO without the Shirtless Septuagenarian" In the early 90’s Integrity’s “Those Who Fear Tomorrow” changed the face of hardcore – for better or worse. After that Lp there was a deluge of bands playing a type of hardcore that had less in common with punk and began playing metal with a hardcore aesthetic. Still, many people still called it “hardcore”. However, that’s not an indictment of t...

“Covers” I love a good cover song. But, I often love the original more. I ramble on a bit about cover songs that I really, really love and some of their lesser known originals. Here are some of the artists I ramble on about; Metallica, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Tom Waits, The Meters, Ray Charles, Al Green, Blondie, Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Diamondhead, The Valentinos, Etta James, Memphis M...

"Hold on..." Well. You’ve stuck with me this far. Don’t worry. I’ll have new episodes up soon!!! You can check out all 20 of the past episodes on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Thanks! (Audio originally published 5/25/21)

“I see that you are wearing a battlevest. Might I suggest a new patch for the lapel?”   YOU like thrash metal? I LOVE thrash metal. Wanna hear me speak extemporaneously about thrash metal from the 80’s? Great! No guest on this episode, but you can play a drinking game where you have to take a shot each time I say “top to bottom”. You can also check out some of my favorite, but underrated thrash re...

RIP Charlie Watts. (Originally published 8/24/21)

On this episode I sit with Derek and Rich to talk about what we've been listening to during the first half of 2026. We talk mostly hardcore, but there a few surprises as well!

"The Way the Wild Things Is" My buddies Derek and Alex sit down with me to do a track for track comparison of arguably the two most important hardcore compilations of the 80's; "New York City Hardcore: The Way it Is" and "New York Hardcore: Where the Wild Things Are". It is a spirited discussion with a few surprises. As a wise man from Detroit once said, "Check it Out".

"Texas had that bounce." I had the chance to chat with Greg Anderson about a lot of things; basketball, Texas, music and the update to the Half Life pedal collaboration with Earthquaker Devices. It was a fun conversation filled with "new to me" music and more than a little worship in hallowed halls of Asschapel. Photo: AI Overdrive.  

"Corny Tales" Ian and I met when he was the vocalist for hardcore greats Down In Flames. He is the current vocalist for Fright – who have released their debut Lp on guitarist Nate Wilson’s Gloom Records. I had a great time catching up with Ian and I hope to possibly catch Fright live this summer. You can check out Fright at the link below. In addition to the story I tell in the intro, here’s some...

"Surprise!" Nope. Not THAT Slipknot. The OTHER Slipknot. On this episode Tim, Marc and I do a deep dive on the 1989 Revelation Records release by Slipknot.

"Some gates are meant to be kept" Elliott Carter is the vocalist for Akron based punk band Off Leash. We talk a bit about her musical history and mutuals friends as well her five picks for the episode. It is a fun and lively conversation that goes all over the place! You can check out Off Leash at the links below. @offleash.live www.youtube.com/@offleashohio

"A Truckload of Opinions" It's time for another deep dive! This time Marc and Tim join me to talk about Goatsnake's "Flower of Disease". 

"There are two kinds of people I don't want to have lunch with..." Shawn Fosnight and I have known each other for over 30 years. We first met as contributors for Crunchface Fanzine. Later, Shawn and I shared a house with friends, he booked my band for a ton of shows and together we attended many, many more. Shawn has always had a deep and abiding love for skateboarding and music. It made made sens...

"Wacky Dee and Stabmaster Arson" Jeff Jingle is a practical effects artist that has worked on Pacific Rim, The Mandalorian, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Captain America: Civil War, Real Steel, Where the Wild Things Are and dozens more. I first met Jeff in the early 90s as the vocalist for the metallic hardcore band Anguish - who released a 7" on Dark Empire Records.  This is another early episode...

"Mr. Mojo Rising IS your huckleberry AND The Lizard King"   Jason Tarulli is a live audio engineer that has toured with and run front of house sound for Courtney Barnett, The Black Keys, Social Distortion, Jewel and a host of others. I've known Jason for nearly 30 years and we frequently DJ together with our buddy Matt. Jason DJs under the "Really Cool DJ" alias as well, spinning rare soul, garage...

"Absolution Rules" On this episode I sit down with Chris (NCS Podcast) and Rich to talk about some of our favorite underrated seven-inches. Thanks to my technical expertise I lost the first recording of this very topic (apologies to Chicago Will), so this is our second go-around. It was a fun conversation nonetheless.

"In Search of Tracks" Another one from the vaults. This episode features my buddies Pete Hilton (Down in Flames/Kamikaze) and Bob Shedd (Axe to Grind) from the greatly missed In Search of Tracks podcast. This is a long but very fun conversation. This is part 2 of 2. (Interview originally published 2/17/21)

"In Search of Tracks" Another one from the vaults. This episode features my buddies Pete Hilton (Down in Flames/Kamikaze) and Bob Shedd (Axe to Grind) from the greatly missed In Search of Tracks podcast. This is a long but very fun conversation. This is part 1 of 2. (Interview originally published 1/27/21)

"Chris Worm" This is one from the vaults. Prior to me losing access to my original server, I had a TON of episode and this is one of the earliest. I've known Chris since 1990(?) from my days with Crunchface Fanzine and his time in Ringworm, but more importantly, Windpipe. Windpipe are far and away my favorite Cleveland hardcore band inspite of their low profile as it relates to their short life an...

"The Newest Drinking Game; 'Saying Dumb' " Wanna hear three men of a certain vintage have an in depth discussion about a nearly 40 year old record? Wanna hear the word "dumb" repeated ad nauseum because someone doesn't use his Roget's Thesaurus? Well, now is your chance!!! Rich, Will and I have a sprited discussion about a the controversial second album "Retaliation" by Carnivore.

"Cold Comfort" Rich, Will and I sat down and talked about the music (old and new) that has helped us cope with our existence within this nightmarish hellscape. Buckle up! We go all over the place on this one!

"Cat Stevens was wrong" Another year, another 'Best Of' episode. I'm joined by a few of my friends with their thoughts on what music they've enjoyed in 2025.

"Lon Chaney Jr. vs. Blaine Cook" Rich and I finally sat down for another deep dive. This time I went with an old favorite. Much has been made of the term "crossover" since the term was coined in the mid-1980s. If there was a band that expresses all the the essential feature of the "genre"(?), it would have to be The Accused. Their 3rd album, "Martha Splatterhead's Maddest Stories Ever Told" may ha...