On this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack podcast we interviewed Andrew the singer from the band Numbskull. We talked to Andrew about the band who recently played their first show at the Spaced record release show. We talked to Andrew about the formation of the band, what they have going on and some more topics such as the what they are talking about in their songs. It was a cool conversation and I look forward to seeing more Numbskull in the future.

Episode music is "new strange fruit" by Numbskull

On this episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Ky Reynolds singer of the band Warbond. We talked to Ky about getting into the punk/hardcore scene and his current band Warbond. If you've seen Warbond you know they talk alot about politics and we talked to Ky about that. Its refreshing to see any band let you know where they stand and I appreciate Warbond doing so. As always enjoy this great discussion and we will see you on the next one.

Episode Music is "Scum" by Warbond

On this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast Chris and Mark talked to David Walker-Lečić who is most known for his time in the band Harvest. We talked to David about getting into hardcore and his early bands. We talked to him about his time in the band Harvest and maybe most importantly we talked to him about the current state of Minneapolis with all the uprising against ICE going on there. Enjoy this episode it was cool talking to Dave about all of these different things.

Episode song at the end is "Epicure" by Harvest

On the latest episode of the NCS Podcast we talked to Eric Ellman about his newest band Taker who just put out thier debut full length "Sons and Daughters" which features the artwork of the late Scott Sonner. We talked to Eric about the formation of the band and everything that has led up to the length . They recently played a successful record release show with CMI and others. Get the record while you can though the bands bandcamp page

Episode Music is "Boots" by Taker featuring Jenny Woo.

On the latest episode of the NCS Podcast Chris and Mark were joined by Len and Larry for a "Coretalk" We discussed ICE & the Turnstile Grammy wins. Not super core but definitely a talk. Enjoy.

Episode Music is "Age of Disgust" by Len's band Fail You

On this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast Mark interviewed Jordan Walker of the bands Jeweltone and Dishonored. We talked to Jordan about finding underground music and what his grandparents had to do with that. We talked about his bands and of course Pizza!

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On this episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack podcast Chris and Mark talked to Jabari Adisa the author of "Jackpot: Dread Skinhead" We talked to Jabari about what inspired him to write a novel set in skinhead subculture. We also talked about alot of the behind the scenes stuff that goes into writing a book. We dont often have subculture books written by people who actually live the subculture. Please check out and support "Jackpot: The Dread Skinhead" if you can and are able. ENJOY!

On the latest episode of the Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast, Chris and Mark interviewed Ken Penn. Ken is a long time Virginia hardcore kid who has been in bands such as Grip, Dayspring and Time Flies. We talked to Ken about finding hardcore as well as his bands. Ken is also a professional photographer and we grilled him on that aspect of his life as well. Check it out and enjoy!

Episode Music is "Diffidence" by Grip

On the latest episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Connor Kennedy who plays guitar in Slam Dunk and Bass in Selfish Act. We talked to Connor about getting into hardcore/punk and his two bands. We also had Connor tell his top records of 2025. Enjoy!

Episode Music is Hysteric Glamour by Slam Dunk

On this episode Mark and Chris were joined by Derek, Alex and Len Carmichael to talk about thier favorite releases of 2025. Mark had to leave a little to take care of some stuff on the home front but The rest of the crew gave thier choices for thier top records of 2025 . As always when we do the best of episodes we had some friends give us their picks at the end.

Enjoy and happy new year!!!!