THE KINGS indulge in some tasteful chit-chat and address a real head-turner of a question from r/punk. After that, they offer tribute to the string of punk and subculture legends who passed away during the past week. This episode pays particular attention and respect to SAKEVI YOKOYAMA (GISM), JOHN KEZDY (THE EFFIGIES), and ROBERT BECERRA (THE STAINS).

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The Kings return from a trip to scenic, historic Troy, NY ... and embark on yet another journey, to the same place, but this time it's just a metaphorical journey. A metaphorical sojourn through the sights, sounds, words, and rhythms of the scenic, historic scene/musical style known as TROY-CORE. Fans of our earlier "Intro to Metalcore" episodes ought to like this one; Troy-Core inhabits a specific and crucial corner within the realm of 90s hardcore. If this "TROY-CORE" talk is all Greek to you, just give this episode a listen and the KINGS will provide the clarification you need. Is "TROY-CORE" a good type of music? Or is it a Trojan Horse smuggling James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Rob Trujillo into the Hardcore scene, right through the gates of Troy, NY? Check out this episode and find out for yourself.

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The Kings return after a busy couple weeks and begin the episode with a new regular segment: responding to thoughts pulled from r/punk (the punk rock subreddit). After that, they share their experiences gained at the recent SKULL FEST - a crucial Pittsburgh punk shindig, where the good band LEAKING HEAD played last weekend. Observations, tips, tricks, hotel karaoke - an episode sure to please KOPPOD fans.

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A stripped down episode with no Jake Razor. We discuss the recent "controversy" regarding Scowl and hard core. Is it cool to be sponsored by corporate interest? Is touring harder than working at McDonalds? Should cheeseburgers cost less? All that and more.

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In the wake of its 20th anniversary, the KINGS examine 'Guitar Romantic' by the EXPLODING HEARTS. A dawn-of-the-millenium milestone in the underground scene - and in light of its recent reissue and some retrospect articles from publications like Pitchfork and MTV News, it seemed appropriate for your hosts to give it a listen and share their thoughts. Find out what they thought on this new episode, and perhaps find an album you slept on (or an album you never heard before and don't like at all - you gotta listen to find out).

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(Intro Song: "Don't Give a Fuck" by the SPIDER BABIES)

THE TROIKA inaugurates a new periodic series called CITY TO CITY. Your hosts intend to conduct in-depth investigations of cities with a focus on their area of expertise and your area of interest: punk, hardcore, and underground subculture. In this episode they turn their critical lens towards NASHVILLE, TN - a city they viewed unfavorably prior to this episode. Did a deep-dive on Nashville punk rock change their minds? Give this episode a listen and find out for yourself.

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The KOPPOD troika probes further into a legendary band's vast, gaping discography.

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