In this Episode of the NCS Podcast we interviewed Keith Brown who sang for the 90's Buffalo hardcore band Union. Keith has been on the show before (Episode 26) for  our live interview with all the members of Union. We decided to have Keith on to further talk about his origin story and other subjects including his time at the tattoo/piercing studio Cowpok and his current job as the Public Health director of Schnectady County.  Enjoy this it was a fun discussion.

Episode music is "The Best Enemy" by Union

https://unionhc.bandcamp.com/

This our now annual all black  Black History Month Episode. This year we localized it and had Pat Cray (Photographer) , Khari Waits (Disrepair/ On Point),  Aaron King (KDC/Rhinoceros) and Mark Miller (NCS Podcast) on.

We talked all things core including  how we got in , bands we like , the Funeral Home and a whole lot more!

Its always fun chopping it up with these fellas and I hope that you enjoy the episode

Too Black Too Strong

Episode music is Aaron Kings Solo Project I Am King with the track "Another Day"

https://xiamkingx.bandcamp.com/ 

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Dustin Perry the Bass player of Snapcase. Dustin is a Minnesota native who moved to Buffalo to join Snapcase. We talked to Dustin about his hardcore journey and the bands that hes been in which include Snapcase , Threadbare , Libido Boyz and a few more.  Dustin was previously on episode 106 as part of the Sanpcase "Optic" book discussion. Enjoy this conversation with Dustin which featuire the first time the Dakotas were mentioned on the 'cast. Enjoy!

Episode music is "Chronic Necessity" by Libido Boyz

In this episode which was originally recorded for the HMNI Fanzine Podcast I (Mark) interviewed Larry of the Bleachmouth Postscript Podcast. If you havent checked it out the Bleachmouth Poscript Podcast is a cool pod where Larry brings on a guest "armed" with 5 pieces of music that they love and the guest and Larry discuss at length the pieces of music. Larry has known Chris forever and through this podcast I and the other host became friends with Larry as well. Larry is a native of Akron Ohio and  has been in a few bands from there such as Don Austin, Splinter and  a few others. I talked to larry about his bands, how he got into music and a variety of other topics including that other famous guy from Akron, Lebron james. Enjoy this and we will see you on the next one!

Episode Music is "I fix everything with a hammer" by Don Austin

https://donaustin.bandcamp.com/

Bleachmouth Poscript Podcast

http://bleachmouth.mkultrazine.com/

In this episode of the  NCS Podcast we did a draft of all of the releases of Jeremy Smith ( Tuning/Dead Hearts/The Contol/Halfmast) . NT native Jeremy Smith has played on a ton of releases so Chris had the idea of doing a release draft for him. Jeremy came on as well and gave us some input on our picks. We had friend of the  Pat Rhodes on to help and it was pretty fun.  We will probably do this for other artists who have a ton of releases. It was cool going over his career and all the different themes and sounds that hes been a part of. Hope you enjoy this like we did!

Episode music is "The Worried Man" by Reason

https://jdscontrol.bandcamp.com/

In this episode Mark, Derek and Alex interviewed old friend Chris Murphy aka Sweeper. We talked to Sweeper about how he found hardcore in Lockport, NY. We also talked to Sweeper about the various bands that he has been in most notably Lockjaw, Face the Panic, Wrong the Oppressor and others. We also talked to Sweeper about a TV show that he was on many years ago. Enjoy this talk with this vet of teh Buffalo scene Sweeper. 

In this episode Chris and Derek interviewed Timn Schmoyer. Tim is a drummer from Buffalo that you may know from such bands as Manic Depression, UpXFront, V. Card and others. We talked to Tim about getting into music starting the band Manic Depression.... his move to be in the band UpXfront and his various other musical endeavors.  We also talked to him about a tour prank that made the national news .  We talked to him about his current  Fibber as well. Enjoy!

Episode music is "No Doom Bright Joy" by Fibber

https://fibber.bandcamp.com/

In this episode we interviewed the legendary Tony Erba from Cleveland. Tony has attended and played many shows in Buffalo! Tony has been in such bands as Fuck You Pay Me, Face value, 9 shocks Terror, H100's and so many more! We talked to Tony about his Buffalo experiences and it was a fun conversation. We hope that you enjoy!

In this we talked to local commedienne Shanon Dawn AKA Shanzig. We talked to her about the tribute band SHANZIG, Comedy life and Turbojugend life. It was a fun conversation that we hope is enjoyed.

Episode music is Twist of Cain live 10/28/33 @ Mohawk Place.

In this year end/year bginning episode we discuss our favorite releases of 2022. we gave a rundown of our ten favorites and came up with a consensus best record ofthe podcast this year. Thnaks for listening and we look forward to an even better 2023! If you listen to the end we invited some friends to come on and tell us thier favorite reords of 2022 as well! That starts at 1:32:30 Enjoy!