Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast

In this episode we talked to Stephen Maynard of the Erie hardcore band Abnegation. We recently reconnected with Stephen and we decided to have him on the podcast. We talked about Abnegation who seemed to always play Buffalo back in the mid 90's. We talked about the  upcoming Abnegation reunion and his upcoming Erie flavored Podcast "Get A Fuckin Shovel"  So enjoy this conversation

In this episode the crew interviewed the Buffalo Punk/Metal/Country/Blues quartet  Soul Butchers. We talked to them about the usasl stuff like the history of the band, what they have going on and the like. this was a fun talk with one of the more ecclectic high energy band that this city has to offer! https://soulbutchers.bandcamp.com/ Episode music is "Skin on Fire" by Soul Butchers.

In this episode we talked to attorney Charles Carbone about his time in the Buffalo Hardcore Scene. We talked to Charles about his entrance into the Buffalo Hardcore/Punk scene and booking shows.  He gave us a cool story about hanging out with Warzone in NYC and he told us about how/why he became an attorney. Music is "We Gotta Be Heard" by Pathetic Fallacy

In this episode Chris, Derek and special guest Larry Ransom interviewed Tim & Poppey from Against All Hope. We talked about of course skateboarding and getting into punk. We talked about influences reording sessions and how the lineup seemed to change alot in the early days. Finally we talked about how when everybody is together they still get together and write when they can. Enjoy!

In this Episode We brount on some of our firnds and family of the female persuasion to talk abou thier experiences in hardcore/punk.  We had friend of the pod Kelly from Kenmore lead the discussion. We ahd Chris' sistyer Jamie on . We had noted photographer Danielle Dombrowski on . We had Lexi from the the band Spaced on and we had Julie from the band Pinned on.  We hope that you all enj...

In this episode we talked about last weeks lost episode, whether a rising tide raises all ships in hardcore, our favorite Terror records and our favorite TV shows of all time. We were joined by Larry of the Bleachmouth Postscript Podcast. Tell us if you like the intro that Derek is working on. We like it alot!

In this episode of the cast we chose to hear some stories of the black experience in hardcore. Host Mark was joined by  Balaram Shakti Das (Out of Body/Mosh Reacts) Khari Waits (Pinned) and Keith Freeman (Restraining Order) We had a lively discussion about our origin stories and experiences in the scene. We were also joined by Chris and  Larry (Bleach mouth Post Script Podcast) for a dra...

On this episode we stepped out of our normal genre (hardcore) and talked to Will Holton who is a saxophone player from here in Buffalo. Ive (Mark) become friends with Will over the last few years and since we've started this podcast I've always felt he'd be a great guest. So enjoy this non hardcore conversation between Me Chris and Will. Enjoy and we will see you on the next one.

We didnt do an interview in this episode instead we talked about a variety of different subjects. We talked about the bunch of upcoming Buffalo Hardcore shows, Our thoughts on the "What Awaits Us" movie screening, our Favorite Bad Brains tracks, and  if we thought Rollins Band is Better than Black Flag. Im sure we chatted about some other subjects as well :) Enjoy. Episode music is "Less than...

In this episode we interviewed Kevin Egan of the New York hardcore band Beyond ahead of the screening of the documentary about his band "What Awaits Us". We talked to Kevin about what prompted him to make a documentary about Beyond and we also got a cool post Beyond Buffalo story from him. If you are listening beforfe Feb 6th 2022 pleas be sure to check out the screening of the documentary  a...

In this Episode we Interviewed Drew Stark of the band Candy. Drew has been in many bands other than Candy including Malfunction, Wild Side and New Vision amongst others. We talked to Drew about his hardcore origin story being in a bunch of bands and a whole lot more. Drew was recently involved in a bad accident and there is a GoFundMe upop for him. Please donate if you are able! https://www.gofund...

I this episode we talk to Martin  from the now defunct record store Sit and Spin. We talk to Martin about why he and his partner Geoff started up the store and we talk about the intresting things the store did to keep  the business going. It was fun and we hope you enjoy this look back at one of Buffalos hidden treasures. Episode Music is Martin's old band War at 33 1/3

In this NCS Podcast/ HMNI  Fanzine Podcast split release  Mark is relaunching his other podcast the HMNI Fanzine Podcast. Marfk and Alex did this interview with Jesse Muscato who is currently in Pure Heel and the newly reformed Buried Alive. We talked to Jesse about his hardcore journey his bands and the like. Enjoy this long chat with Jesse and check out Marks othe podcast the HMNI Fanz...

In this edition of NCS we interviewed our Co-host Derek and his old and current bandmate Tom about thier old band Dead  Hearts. We talked about the history of the band which existed from 2004-2008. for those who dont know Derek and Tom are currently in a band called Old Ghosts.] https://old-ghosts.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy this trip down memory lane with these two  great fellas. There's some l...

Hey guys in this episode the crew went through our best releases of 2021.  Stick around till the end we asked some friends to come on and tell us thier best releases of 2021 as well. I look forward to checking out some of that stuff as well.  That stuff starts at abou the 1:20 mark if you wan to check that out! Thanks for all the support and see you in 2022. Shout out to D Spice for the...

In this episode we interviewed Scott Sprigg currently of the band Buried Alive, We interviewed him about, his bands, his getting into hardcore and his past of doing shows. It was a fun interview and Scott had some great stories!

On this episode we are rerunning an episode that Mark did for the HMNI Fanzine Podcast . Its with Doug White of Watchmen Studios. Mark and Eric Ellman (They Live) went to Watchmen and  talked to Doug about his recording beginnings in his parents basement  to where he is today (well two years ago :) we talked about some cool hobbies he has as well (Catio Living!) enjoy and we will see you...

In this episode we did a live stream with Johny Chow live from his Buffalo restaurant Misuta Chows. Johny has been in bands such as Zero Tolerance, Cavalera Conspiracy, Maximum Penalty, Stone Sour and Zero Tolerance amongst others. We had some special guests on including Darrin Pfeiffer (ZT/Goldfinger) and Mike Lampe (Project C). If you want to see hear the unedited version go to our youtube page....

In this episode we complete the ZT set. Well as much as it can be reasonably completed. We interviewed John Drenning who played in ZT as well as New Balance, Third Man In and Foundation amongst others. We talkd to John about his time in bands and roadying for the Goo Goo Dolls.  It was fun and very enjoyable! Episode music is a little heard track by ZT called "Last Laugh"

In this Episode we talked to Joe Villella of Lockport which is a town outside of Buffalo. Joe used to do regular shows up lockport in the mid 90's and he has also done a ton of bands. We talked to Joe about his bands, doing shows and he shared some great stories as well. Episode Music is 3 different Pissing Match songs. The first one being "Very Fine People" Enjoy! https://pissingmatch.bandcamp.co...

In this episode the main crew is joined by Mike Jeffers and we talk about our favorite venues in which we have seen shows. It was a great discussion in which we talk about favorites such as The Mercury theater , The Funeral home The Pipe Dragon amongst others. Do people know what the episode music is? If you can guess we will give you a 1000 scene bucks!

In this episode we interviewed Darren Pfeiffer of the bands Zero Tolerance, Goldfinger and Beyond Death amongst others. We talked to Darren about leaving Buffalo and moving to California . Being in ZT and Goldfinger and what hes up to now. We talked to him a little about what in the works for ZT and his recent battle with the disease of the day! Enjoy The episode music is "Face the Panic" by Zero...

This is our 50th Episode! We had friend of the podcast Larry Bleachmouth come on and ask us about the NCS' past present and future! Bleachmouth Post Script. http://bleachmouth.mkultrazine.com/ Check it out!

On this Episode of the Cast we brought in Ron from Stand Alone and Julie from her car to talk about our favorite releases from the 80's 90's 2k's and We threw in a Buffalo pick for good measure! Rememebr how our drafts work if someone makes a pick you cant pick that record. If someone picked a record in a previous draft you cant pick that either. It was a good time and these early 20's kids supris...

On this episode we talked to Jay Zubricky recording engineer at GCR Audio. We talked yto Jay about his recording careers how he started and what he's up to. Jay's recorded many buffalo bands of different genres over that last few years and dare I say hes good at it! We threw some quirky questions in at the end so check that out! The episode music is "New Becky" by Green Slime which features the El...