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Co host Mark got together with some friends Meech (videographer), Mark Franklin (Final Declaration) and Aaron King (KDC/Iamking) we we talked about a variety of subjects. Including old venues, suing hardcore and making a Jeweltone video. Check it out and happy Black History Month!

On this episode of the NCS Podcast Mark & Derek talked to Mr. Issa of the band Good Clean Fun. Mark has been friends with Issa since the 90's when he used to come through town with Damnation AD. Issa roadied and did sound for Damnation back in the day and they played buffalo quite a bit. Issa is most known for his band Good Clean Fun though. We talked to Issa about his band , Buffalo and a...

On this episode of @ NCS we talked to Khari Waits about of a variety of different subjects. We talked about his various bands including his current one Kill Uncle. we talked food because if you know Khari you know hes a bit of a foodie. Check this out it was fun and it was cool to finally get Khari on the podcast for an individual interview.

In this episode we interviewed Forbes Graham. While Forbes is not from Buffalo he is a friend of Co -Host Mark who MArk has known since the 90's. Forbes spends much of his time creating very avant garde music featuring his trumpet these days but he spent a bunch of time in the hardcore scene. Forbes was in such bands as Amalgamation and KayoDot. We talked to Forbes about his experiences in the...

Chris and Mark wwere joined by JDS and we talking about aging in hardcore! Epsiode music is No Regrets For Our Youth by Modern Problems

In the latest episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Ryan Besecker who sang for the bands Kid Gorgeous, Asherah and Ghosts Of War. We talked to Ryan about getting into hardcore and the bands that he's fronted. We talked to him about opening for Vanilla Ice and also the fact that hes's won two cars! Enjoy this interview! The music that closes the episode is "Halos For Hanging"...

In The episode we talked to Mike Jeffers about the recent Union Despair reunion show that happened here in Buffalo on 12/30/23. We talked to Mike about the inspiration for the reunion amongst other pertinent topics.. It was a cool buffalo 90s buffalo hardcore show in 2023. Despair was the reunion show that I (Mark) always wanted and the Union reunion was the one I didnt know I needed. Epsiode musi...

In this episode we got someone who we never thoughtg would be on the podcast, Steve Titus. Steve was a pretty big figure in the 90s from booking shows (SBYC) to being in bands (No Way Out) he diod a whole lot in the scene. We see him every so often but recently ran into him a the Despair and Union reunion show and he agreed to be on the 'cast. We talked to him about all the good stuff so check...

In this episode we were joined by Larry of the Bleachmouth Postscript podcast and we talked about our favorite releases of 2023. We even had some friends record thier favorites and we put em on the end of the episode. Enjoy! Happy New Year

On this episode of the podcast we interview Greg DiPasquale (aka Gregadeth) Greg is a guitar player who has been in such bands as Herod, Sons of Azrael, Seplophile, Fatal Curse and others. We talked to Greg about his first love , metal and his connection hardcore. We talked to greg aboutthe bands that hes been in and wrestling. We hope to have him on the Slamboree sometime soon. Greg always has gr...

On this episode of the podcast we talked Joe Smith. Joe is currently in the band Sin Lung with his brother Matt Smith (Ep 159). Joe was in Snapcase around thier inception. He played on the first 7 inch. We talked to Joe about getting into hardcore and his various bands and projects. Enjoy this episode! it was a good one (as always!) https://sinlung.bandcamp.com/

In this episode we chatted about Despair and thier upcoming reunion. We had Chris, Mark, Alex, Sweeper and Ryan Ross on the show. We talked memories favorite shows, favorite songs and stuff like that. Check it out and hopefully we will see you at the @recroom on 12/30 Integrity, Despair, Union, Smash and Grab, Hold Out and Selfish Act!

On this episode we interviewed all the members of the Buffalo Punk Rock band On The Cinder. On the Cinder have been around since 2013 and have put out two full lengths and two eps and Will soon be putting out a third ep. We talked to the guys about the bands history, thier extensive touring and what they have coming up and of course pizza :) Show Dec 15th 2023 in Buffalko at Timeless Babez Check e...

Hey gang on this episode we interviewed photographer Matt Smith of 1120 Press. Matt started 1120 Press to cover hardcore/punk and independant music in Buffalo. Matt is also in a band called Sin Lung. We talked to Matt about his career, his publication 1120 press and his band Sin Lung. We also talked to Matt about the recent "Buffalo Fall Hardcore Brawl" show that Mark put on a few weeks...

In this episode we interviewed Brandon Finnegan (aka lakeeriemonster) who has been recording shows forever. From camcorders to phones hes done it all. We talked to him about his history of recording shows and what gravitated him towards all of this. This was really fun check out his youtube page if you happen to miss a show because he probably recorded it! https://www.youtube.com/@lakeeriemonster

In this episode we interviewed the band Monomaniac. We were able to get all of the members on a call and we did an interview! Monomaniac is a relatively new band on the scene and they have hit the ground running . We talked to everyone about the band and how they started and what they have going on! We of corse also talked pizza and some of the bands they think are cool right now! The song at the...

Chris is joined by the wildcard herself; Kelly D, to catch up with Rob Maedl to talk life, growing up, Fadeaway, and hot sauce!

On this Episode of the 'cast Chris Derek and Mark did a core talk. We talked about band that we woulkd actually travel to go see in 2023 as well as band that we have recently seen in Buffalo and NYC. Check it Out!

This is the 3rd year anniversary episode of the podcast! Chris and Mark did a brief episode about the podcast, talking about episodes that they recommend and where they hope the podcast will go in the future! Thanks to all that have listened and supported this podcast!

In this episode we interviewed the young upstarts Selfish Act. Thier demo just dropped 10/20/23 and we were able to interview them on the week leading up to the episode. We talked to them about thier young band, going off at shows and of course pizza. Check this out and follow then on Instagram because they have a bunch of shows coming up! Episode Music is "Swallowed Pride" you can find...

In this episode we talked to Mike McTernan (aka Mike DC) of Damnation AD and other bands. We talked to mike about an array of different subject including his hardcore history, Damnation AD , Straight Edge and we touched on some mental health issues. Mike has been a great friend for a long time and Chris and Mark had a great time talking time chjatting and catching up with him. Episode Music is &qu...

In the latest episode of the NCS we interviewed Jonny Ruggiero of the Buffalo band Voice in Captivity. We talked to Jonny about the band and what it has going on but we also talked to Jonny about what people may know him most for his artwork. Jonny has contributed artwork to a bunch of bands and we talked to his about his amazing artistry! Enjoy!

In this episode without Chris Mark, Derek and Alex talked about recent and upcoming shows that they have been to. There are plenty of shows coming up in October so go out and support some if you can!

In this episode of the podcast we had Mike Jeffers on again to talk about Herod which was his most sucessful band. Herod was a metal band that took Mike all over the world and had a great variety of band members as well. Chris and Mark deep dove into the history of Herod and we got into Mikes teaching career a bit as well. Enjoy! Epsiode Music is "We Are Those People" by Herod

On this episode of the podcast Chris & Mark talked to Joe Lucca (Last Night Songs) and Scott Vogel (Terror) about an old fanzine that they used to do in the 90's called "Living". Living had a few issues and released a compilation in 1993 that included alot of the buffalo scene at the time. We talked to them about the zine and the comp. It was a cool look back at a cool fanzine an...