185 Miles South

On this special ep we dial into the often not mentioned dark years of the Nard: 1987-1992. We bring in the legend, Joe Rivas', older brother Davi Rivas to talk about his early bands, and this period. Then we dive into his successful run in the 90's, playing big European shows and even putting out a single on Marlboro Records.  Forrest Lorenzana is on next to talk his early bands, that da...

Part 1 with our main bro Aaron Belchere was a ragor and fun as hell. For part two, I brought in scene veteran Fernando Hernandez to question us with a little more of an outsider perspective. He does a great job and digs into some of the meat of the band and asks questions that a bunch of people may have been curious about. Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. ...

Dem bois are back again. This time we're in the 2000's. Who's getting Hall of Famed? Who will Daniel call a hipster pick? Which low key shredder will Greg have in his back pocket? And what triggers me this time? Tune in to find out. Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the show:  patreon.com/185milessouth  paypal.me/18...

Oh shit, it's Halloween tomorrow. You know what that means...time to bring on big bad man of Nard darkness, Jeff Hershey aka Jarvis Leatherby. We talk about: - learning to play guitar - playing in Black Opal - why it was never the right time to put out a Black Opal recording - Lazerstar shows - working at Ventura theater - joining No Motiv - what broke the camels back with No Motiv? - the In...

This is a super fun episode. No Motiv is getting back together and playing two shows the weekend of Nov 1st & 2nd, 2019. Roger and Max join me in person. We tell old stories including one about the first time Max drove a car. Also another insurance scheme car related story. Then we get lead singer Jeremy on the phone for an update on his life, how he feels about the reunion, and tons of old to...

Dem Nard bois are back for another fun episode of calling friends and dudes from the Nardcore scene and beyond. Here's who we call: - The infamous Ray Crevice aka Why Me?!?! (check Fred Hammer episode). - Bert, show-goer and scene veteran - Adam Lentz aka Lance, former bass player of In Control and lifer at Revelation Records - David Conflict from young Nardcore powerhouse, Civil Conflict - C...

This week I'm joined by the original drummer of Ill Repute. This episode rules, and Carl is the man. We talk about: - Being friends with all the guys before doing a band - Being late getting into punk - The IR demos - Hearing IR on Rodney on the Roq the first time - Recording Land of No Toilets and drum mishaps - What Happens Next? - Going on hiatus then getting back together for Transition -...

Dem bois are back to discuss the greatest hardcore LP's of the 1990's. Whose list was the best? Who should hang their head in shame? What's your list? Fun episode as always with these guys and I don't meltdown as hard as last time. Namaste. Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the show:  patreon.com/185milessouth ...

This week I'm joined by Dan (Downpresser/Minus/Section H8) and Travis (Minus/Fell to Low). We talk about them getting into hardcore, putting out records, touring, and how sick both their band's new records are. The new Minus record "Compulsion" is out now and it's fucking SIIQQQ. Buy it here: http://theferalplanet.limitedrun.com/ Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wh...

Robert Martinez tribute episode. Support the show

Super fun episode this week. Joe Rivas (Burning Dog) & Stuart Wilson (Omega Point) join me in person to talk current Nardcore. Then we call a bunch of people: - Anthony (Dead Heat)  - Phil (Voice of Defiance) - Morie (Burning Dog/Out of Trust/Dirty Rice) - Micah (In Control) - Holden (In Control) - Andrew (3 Day Holocaust) Lots of fun stories and hot takes. The Nard is strong. Please subscribe...

This episode we're deep diving into one of the best punk clubs of all time, the Che Cafe. Spencer Gooch and David Dorkman talk us through the history and some tentpole moments. Then we dive into Spencer's dope catalog of bands he played in.  Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the show:  patreon.com/185milessouth  paypal.m...

Daniel and Greg are back...this time to discuss the best HC LP's of the 1980's. This one's a long boi with us agreeing/arguing for 3+ hours. We also elevate a handful of records to the 185 Miles South HOF. Be sure to email 185milessouth@gmail.com to tell us how wrong we were. Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the sh...

Here's the episode everyone has been asking me for. Our longtime friend, Aaron Belchere of Stand Your Ground was recruited to interview Ryan Fredette and myself about our time in the band In Control. In this episode we go from Ryan getting into punk through In Control recording Another Year. Part 2 to come. Send any questions you want answered to: 185milessouth@gmail.com and we'll get th...

In this episode, we bow down and pay homage to the backbone of the touring band: the road crew. Albert Moshard dropped out of high school to tour with In Control on our 2002 tour. He continues to this day touring with bands/artists and is a happy family man. We talk about his start in the business and what the early tours/memories were. Tons of IC stories in the first hour. We are also joined by L...

This week I interview John Phaneuf, the singer of Ill Repute. We talk about: - Getting into punk - Moving to San Diego in 81 - San Diego Hardcore shows in 81 - Getting chased by rednecks in Santee - Starting Ill Repute - Being bummed on Rodney choosing "Clean Cut American Kid" - Recording Land of No Toilets - What Happens Next and the 84 tour with Scared Straight - The weird late 80&apos...

This week we are joined by legendary hardcore/punk historian, Fred Hammer. We talk about: - His first shows - Watching Stalag 13/Dr Know practice as a young teen - Starting It's Alive fanzine - Doing the first NOFX interview - Getting into hardcore and meeting pen pals - Youth of Today beef - Half Off - The entire discography of It's Alive Records - The Localism comp and Bill Smith Custo...

It's part two of the Todd Jones interview. We talk about lots of stuff in this 90 minute episode: - The end of Carry On - The two sold out last shows at the Showcase Theater - Starting Terror - Recording at Mars Studio for Lowest of the Low - The first year of touring on that record - Leaving Terror - Playing with Internal Affairs - Starting and playing with Betrayed - Joining Blacklisted and...

I’m joined this week by the mighty Todd Jones. We discuss: - learning guitar - seeing Nirvana - first bands - first time in the studio - joining Carry On - the missing/unreleased Carry On songs - joining Bridge 9 - recording the LP - edge-breaking And a shit ton more. And if that’s not enough, there’s 90 more minutes for you next week. Also, Todd filled in for Projectile Vomit, not Riverbottom Nig...

Zack, Dan Sant (OMDB) & Greg Cerwonka (Take Offense) return to discuss the best HC 7"s of the 1990's and 2000's. We each choose five and it's off to the races. Let us know what you think. Who's your top 5? Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the show:  patreon.com/185milessouth  paypal.me/185milessouth C...

Jeff Shadoan and Ben Nahoum join me to talk about their memories of Jason Weedon. Check out the Run For Your Fucking Life LP here: https://jefmichael.bandcamp.com/album/run-for-your-fucking-life-12ep-gloom-records-2000 RIP Jason Weedon Support the show

Roger and Verity sit down with Zack. We start off talking about Roger: - Original favorite punk bands - How he met the guys from By All Means - Doing his first punk band - Doing his first recordings - Joining No Motiv - Tour stories - Recording and touring with the Warriors - 9/11 - Changes in recording equipment and technology over the years - Challenges of being a front of house sound man - Diff...

Zack, Dan Sant (OMDB) & Greg Cerwonka (Take Offense) discuss the best HC 7"s of the 1980's. We each choose five and it's off to the races. A different, fun, episode. Let us know what you think. Who's your top 5? Please subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.  Please consider supporting the show:  patreon.com/185milessouth  paypal.me/185milessouth...

On this episode I sit down with Burt Jenkins and Aaron Cooley of Built to Last and Safe Inside Records. We talk about: - Burt getting into punk in the 80's - Burt becoming a skinhead and going to shows in the 80's - His old reputation and what made him change his outlook on HC - Starting Built to Last and the San Diego's Hardest demo - Loyalty & Betrayal - Early Nor Cal trips an...

Show starts off on a sad note about the passing of Nardcore family member Nik Ulmer. I bringing on Erek Kudla, Tony Melino, and Fernando Hernandez to share thoughts. Brandon Cruz. You know him. You love him, or at least you like him more than he likes Doug Moody. I interviewed Brandon on June 1st, 2019 in Ismael Hernandez' backyard. We talk about: - Him being a child actor - Going to school a...