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HardLore Podcast • Hosted by Colin Young (Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate), featuring in-depth, biographical interviews with our favorite musicians from the worlds of hardcore/punk/metal & beyond...

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This is another piece of HardLore history in the making, as we’re joined by our first ever actor, the great Brooke Smith of Silence of the Lambs, Grey’s Anatomy, Bates Motel and more!

I am once again joined, very appropriately, by Alec Faber of Holy... more

We're joined his week to by Chris Conley, the founder, vocalist, and songwriter of Saves The Day for a comprehensive, career retrospective conversation… Featuring special guest co-host, Dr. Britty Drake of Pity Sex.

In this true 3.5 hour epic, we st... more

In this highly anticipated next chapter with one of our favorite bands, HardLore is finally joined by Jade Puget: the man who was instrumental in defining the iconic AFI sound. Featuring special guest co-host Alec Faber of God’s Hate, Twitching Tongu... more

It is my tremendous honor to be joined by Patrick Walker of Warning and 40 Watt Sun for what is not only first ever non-print interview, but also HardLore's first ever 1 on 1 interview with a guest.

In this appropriately intimate chat, we discuss hi... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Conley
Vocalist and songwriter, Saves The Day
Saves The Day
Episode: Chris Conley: Saves The Day, New Jersey Hardcore & Overcoming Hitting Rock Bottom
Jade Puget
Guitarist in AFI
AFI
Episode: Jade Puget: AFI, Creating Their Signature Sound & Surviving Mainstream Success
Patrick Walker
Musician, WARNINGS & 40 Watt Sun frontman
WARNING; 40 Watt Sun
Episode: Patrick Walker of WARNING & 40 Watt Sun’s First Ever Podcast Interview
Pete Morcey
Vocalist of 100 Demons, Blood For Blood, and CT hardcore figure
100 Demons, Blood For Blood
Episode: Pete Morcey: 100 Demons, Blood For Blood & The Evolution of Connecticut Hardcore
Ray Cappo
Musician known for Youth of Today and Shelter
Youth of Today / Shelter
Episode: Ray Cappo: Youth of Today, Shelter, Straight Edge & The Search for Spirituality
Marshall Evans
Author of The Reckoning; JFK assassination researcher
Independent researcher/publications
Episode: Bo’s Final Episode: HardLore Investigates the JFK Assassination
Ron Washington
Dallas-based researcher and tour presenter with decades of Kennedy assassination research
Self-published publication and tours
Episode: Bo’s Final Episode: HardLore Investigates the JFK Assassination
Greg Serwonka
Drain crew member, gear and hardware participant
Drain
Episode: DRAIN & HardLore Behind The Scenes: "...Is Your Friend" Tour 2026
Tim Flegel
Drummer from Drain
Drain
Episode: DRAIN & HardLore Behind The Scenes: "...Is Your Friend" Tour 2026

Hosts

Colin Young
Host of the show; involvement with bands such as Twitching Tongues & God's Hate
Bo Lueders
Co-host of Hard Lore with strong ties to the scene (Harms Way)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Rest in peace Bo 🖤

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fhelm1996
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Rip Bo

    ❌❌❌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeremypaul138
    United States3 months ago
  • RIP Bo.

    I just realized after years of listening i never left a review. I drive everyday all day for work and there are a handful of podcasts that i listen too, all tho we have never met in person i feel as tho you two are real friends of mine. The news of Bo’s passing has absolutely broken my heart and everyone in the Hard Lore camp has my condolences. I love you all very much, Straight Edge Pride!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoafBread
    United States3 months ago
  • The absolute best. RIP Bo Lueders

    One of my favorite podcasts, if not my favorite, that I listen to. Colin & Bo have a passion for hardcore music that shines through in each & every episode & interview they produce. Neurodivergent (endearing) levels of hardcore punk music knowledge, which is something I'm positive they've heard before, and stories that will leave you in tears of joy or otherwise. They've introduced me to music which has changed my life. Their interviews are incredibly thorough as well, you won't be disappointed ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancang
    United States3 months ago
  • There goes my hero

    RIP Bo. You’re a hero forever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElliotXvX
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Shows deep scene knowledge and engaging banter that's great for fans of hardcore history.
A few listeners dislike repetitive pacing or controversial episodes, but overall positive reception.
Guests bring high-level industry and touring insights that add real value.

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Chris Conley: Saves The Day, New Jersey Hardcore & Overcoming Hitting Rock Bottom
Q: What sparked the Daybreak concept and the 86 demos?
He explains the outpouring of writing during therapy, the charting of 86 demos, and how those sessions culminated in a cohesive triptych that finally felt complete with Daybreak.
Chris Conley: Saves The Day, New Jersey Hardcore & Overcoming Hitting Rock Bottom
Q: How did your early NJ scene shape your approach to songwriting later on?
Conley talks about the cross-pollination with bands like Lifetime, Rancid, and Floor Punch, and how the DIY culture and mentorship from older musicians guided their sound toward melodic hardcore with emotional lyricism.
Pete Morcey: 100 Demons, Blood For Blood & The Evolution of Connecticut Hardcore
Q: What led you to join and influence so many bands over the years?
He describes his continuous drive to be involved with music as a core lifelong passion, explaining how opportunities and friendships across Forced Reality, 100 Demons, Higher Force, and Blood For Blood kept pulling him back.
Pete Morcey: 100 Demons, Blood For Blood & The Evolution of Connecticut Hardcore
Q: How did you first get into the CT hardcore scene and what defined those early experiences?
Pete traces how early metal and punk scenes in Waterbury and surrounding towns introduced him to a network of friends and venues, which evolved into a unique CT identity with bands like Forced Reality and Higher Force becoming pillars of the scene.
Nick Hexum: 311, Opening for Fugazi, Bad Brains Influence & Selling 10+ Million Albums
Q: Where do you draw inspiration from for your harmonies and dual-lead guitar arrangements?
Influences range from Beach Boys and The Beatles to Helmet and late-90s metal/rock hybrids; the band consciously crafts harmonies and dual leads to create a richer vocal and guitar texture, evolving with each album.

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HardLore centers on biographical conversations with significant figures from the hardcore, punk, and metal scenes, often pairing touring anecdotes with deep dives into band histories, gear, and the music industry. Episodes frequently cover on-the-road dynamics, DIY ethics, production stories, and the cultural backdrop of the scenes, with guests ranging from frontmen and founders to label founders and gear specialists. A notable edge is the hosts' willingness to explore era-defining moments and scene evolution through first-hand accounts, live touring stories, and critical perspectives on industry changes, making it particularly appealing to fans and potential guests who want intimate, insider-level storytelling and historical context.

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4. Pete Morcey
5. Ray Cappo
6. Marshall Evans
7. Ron Washington
8. Greg Serwonka

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