185 Miles South - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I wish I could say I’ve been listening since Episode 1 (The Legend Joe Rivas), but having hopped on at Episode 6 (the best dressed man on the pod, Dan Sant), I can safely say this is one of, if not da best hardcore punk rock podcasts out there. Now is a great time to jump on. It’s a good mix of structured, very informative interviews and more loose and fun talk about punk and hardcore in general, old and new. But do yourself a favor and dig in the archives. Zack has some great interviews with people spanning different eras and areas of Southern California, with an emphasis on his hometown Nardcore scene. 185 has something for everyone. If you were into hardcore in the 00s and lived on the west coast, you should enjoy the cast of characters. If you’re a historian or music nerd, you’ll probably learn a thing or two. And if you’re still actively into punk and hardcore, it’s not all “back in my day.” They still talk and push new bands and records all the time.

If you love hardcore, you have to listen to this pod. The “super 7’s” are the best. Love the regulars and the guests. Learning more about the bands I’ve loved for 20+ years and new perspectives on classic albums (as well as new bands) is awesome.

Dope podcast is an understatement. Very knowledgeable group of dudes. You can tell their grasp on hardcore and its history from just listening to a couple minuets of a random convo they have. Besides that they have guests from within the scene, they review music, talk about different periods and sub cultures within every era of the hardcore scene. Plus, every episode comes with a playlist so you can hear the songs and artists mentioned.

To make a long story short, I work a lot and have a lot going on. Also, I’ve always loved hardcore. This podcast has helped streamline my music listening with the playlists and with the references to similar or influential bands to the ones being highlighted. It’s not an exaggeration to say there’s a before and after this podcast as far as my ability to keep up with the fast paced world of punk and hardcore. Example- someone mentions offhand the band Irate on their workout playlist, and now, that’s one of my favorite bands.