Episodes
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Abode Is Where the Heart Is w/ Skurge - Episode 232
This week we’re joined in the studio by Jack and Cam from Skurge, and the generational divide is evident! We’re chattin’ their new release, mum shutting down a house show, utilising university assignments for your art, and Aaron cannot stop talking about ladders. HELL YEAH! Big thanks to our...
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Our Personal Top 20 Albums Part 2 - Episode 231
This week we’re counting down our personal top 10 albums of all time! It’s Part 2 of our top 20 countdown, so if you missed Part 1, go check it out! And you asked, we delivered! Check out the playlists linked below, featuring two tracks from each of our top 20 albums, plus a few honourable...
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Our Personal Top 20 Albums Part I - Episode 230
This week we’re giving you Part 1 of a very special two-parter - counting down our top 20 records! We’re talkin’ the greatest albums ever made (according to us), formative records, and the music that permanently altered our brain chemistry. Stay tuned for Part 2! BRUTAL! Don’t forget to save the...
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Green Room Simulator w/ Secret World - Episode 229
JC and Kelly from Secret World are in the studio! We’re talkin’ touring the USA, strip club cuisine, optimising the green room experience, and going full white male podcast inception as we workshop an app. Tech bros, baby! BRUTAL! Don’t forget to save the date for our End of Year Drinks on…
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Twelve Beers Weed Pen w/ Courtney Fry - Episode 228
Legend of journalism Courtney Fry (triple j) is back on the pod! We’re chattin’ what’s new at triple j, Taco Bell AND Taco Bill, the domination of Coles Radio, remembering the Dolly Parton of hardcore, plus a new sport! DIG IN! Don’t forget to save the date for our End of Year Drinks on December...
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A Very Small Intervention w/ Luke Severeid - Episode 227
Metalhead and comedian Luke Severeid joins us in the studio this week while making his way around Australia! We’re talking metal, the cultural divide between Americans and Australians, the joys and miseries of sobriety, and how a few riffs can keep the demons in the back seat. Plus, we’re…
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Diet Coke Can Bong w/ Patrick Galvin - Episode 226
Patrick Galvin is back! This time we’re chatting communism, the lore of Patrick's dad, the thrill of taking your landlord to small claims court, and a handy little hack for getting your rental bond back! RIP IN! Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW PATRICK:...
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Can we do Ice Bong? w/ Patrick Galvin - Episode 225
This week we’re joined by Patrick Galvin (Hollow Bones Co/Gold St Press/Friends & Enemies) for a chat about our big end of year Christmas party on December 12th! Live bands! Live podcast! Flea market! And secondhand merch charity drive! We're also talkin' ciggies, bongs, memes and all the other...
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Riffs Up On Blocks w/ Algor Mortis - Episode 224
SEARLO HERE: ALGOR MORTIS ARE BACK AND THIS TIME IT’S NOT JUST CC, MANDO CAME TOO. CAN’T FULLY REMEMBER WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT, BUT DEFINITELY MUSIC AND STUFF. GOFUNDME LIVE (WE CHAT ABOUT THIS IN THE EPISODE) LINK HERE: https://gofund.me/117f2d0ad FOLLOW ALGOR MORTIS BRUTAL!!
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Listen to ISUA not AGLO w/ Mikey Nolan - Episode 223
This week we’re joined in the studio by Mikey Nolan (ISUA / Morbid Mondays) for a chat about Bic lighters, the advancement of film piracy technology and a whole bunch of other tomfoolery. We’re also talking The Bendigo Hotel’s final show, the Save the Black Wreath benefit, and some other stuff...
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Mid Year Recap - Episode 222
Your mid year recap is here and what a year it's been! We're chattin' the gigs, music, films and TV that have defined the year so far! RIP IN! Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW SEARLO: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ FOLLOW OBLIVIOUS MAXIMUS:...
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LIVE POD: PERTH June 2026 - Episode 221
PLANET PERTH! We talk about the times touring in WA, tour mishaps, fake drugs, viral merch, and some other bullshit from our beloved subculture. Big Thanks to Clare and Kyle from Living For Kaos for helping us put this on. Day of Demise and Life Cult for playing after the live pod and every other...
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WHAT'S YOUR FURSONA? w/HALF MAN & CO - Episode 220
Aaron, Searlo, Half Man minus B-chan, and one member of 1000 Yard Stare. LISTEN, CHEERS, BRUTAL! Check out Half Man here: https://www.instagram.com/halfmanhardcore/ And if you are not already following us here, I don't know what more I can do for you!:...
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Red Rooter w/ Histamine - Episode 219
This week we're joined in the studio by AJ and Tully from Histamine. We're chattin' The Simpsons, Red Rooster, Beergardens, and all the other stuff white men like to chat about! DIG IN! Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! CHECK OUT HISTAMINE: https://www.instagram.com/histamine2000 FOLLOW SEARLO:...
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Shoutout Speedrun w/ Illan Kaapan - Episode 218
This week we're joined by Melbourne based Sri Lankan hardcore legends Illan Kaapan - and they're shouting everyone out! We're talking house shows, cold DM's, and entering unc status. We also dive into how their Sri Lankan heritage shapes their music and what's next for the band! DIG IN! Big…
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Rockignised in Surry Hills - Episode 217
This week we’re tackling the big stuff! Flight and theatre movie etiquette, reels we’ve seen lately, and Australian pub rock! We've got our live pod coming up in Perth at Seasonal Brewing on June 27th. Head to our Instagram for all the details! Searlo's show, Shelter in the Age of Loneliness, is...
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No More Trackies w/ Ends in Tragedy - Episode 216
No one is doing modern metalcore like Melbourne and this week we're chatting to ENDS IN TRAGEDY, the young legends at the forefront of it. If you're not already a fan of this band, you will be at the end of this pod. Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! CHECK OUT ENDS IN TRAGEDY:...
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Choking Victim w/ Stu Ross - Episode 215
STU ROSS RETURNS! We chat about Aaron choking in NZ, backblows, and we got Stu to chat about Misery Signals. Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW SEARLO: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ FOLLOW OBLIVIOUS MAXIMUS: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast
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Haunted Zoom Call - Episode 213
This week Aaron dials in from a haunted mansion in New Zealand! We chat recent gigs, travel playlists, Hobbiton, and what's coming up for us! TUNE IN! Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW SEARLO: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ FOLLOW OBLIVIOUS MAXIMUS:...
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OM Presents: Sticking Together w/ Searlo Feat. Callum Preston
Ben Searle loves stickers, Callum Preston loves stickers. They talk about Callum's archive of stickers collected over a lifetime and pick one for Ben's car. This week on the pod, not the pod! Due to Searlo copping a cold and Aaron going away we were unable to record a pod, BUT for a while Searlo...
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Grandma's Casserole w/ Gaoled - Episode 212
Gaoled are back in the studio this week, and they brought some mates and some vodka cruisers! We're chattin' favourite numbers, Alibaba swag packs, new releases and heaps more. TUNE IN! Big thanks to our producer, Izzy! CHECK OUT GAOLED: https://gaoled.bandcamp.com/ FOLLOW SEARLO:...
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Hit the Pipe - Episode 211
This week we're talking recent gigs, new releases, and a bunch of other nonsense. We also chat through what we've got coming up, including our live pod in Perth on June 27th! GET AROUND IT! Thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW SEARLO: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ FOLLOW...
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Dashboard Mukbang w/ Gerry & Yaz (Up Late Podcast) - Episode 210
Pod crossover this week! Gerry and Yaz from UpLate Pod/The Mugg Off join us to tackle all the important stuff: fast food hacks, drones, public toilets, and pissing your pants. RIP IN! Thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW UP LATE POD: https://www.instagram.com/uplatepod69 FOLLOW GERRY:...
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Jäger O'Clock w/ Melting - Episode 209
This week Johnny and Alex from Melbourne band Melting join us to chat video clips and their upcoming record. Plus: the cultural chokehold of Jägermeister in the early 2000's and the memeification and resurgence of 90's sludge metal! BRUTAL! Thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW MELTING:...
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Personal Hygiene TedTalk w/ Gracie (Out of Spite) & Nic (Stressed) - Episode 208
Legends Gracie (Out of Spite), and Nic (Stressed/Fortify Records) join us in the studio this week to help us connect to the youth! We debunk the commonly held belief that Nic lives in Melbourne, discuss admin burdens and blunders, brainstorm releasing our own personal hygiene collection, and…
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Feral Music Meeting w/ Skorn - Episode 207
Newcastle legends Skorn join us in the studio this week! We're talking stage dives, shaping their signature sound, creating our own lore, and heaps more! DIG IN! Thanks to our producer, Izzy! Searlo's Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, Shelter in the Age of Loneliness, starts March…
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British Accent Competition w/ R.U.B - Episode 206
This week R.U.B swing by the studio to chat pickled fish, their upcoming UK tour, and the uncontrollable urge to adopt a British accent as soon as you hear one. GET AROUND IT! Check out R.U.B here: https://rub-punk.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to our producer, Izzy! Searlo's Melbourne International…
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Run of the Mill Fungus w/ Grim Rhythm - Episode 205
Tim and Rathead from Grim Rhythm dropped into the studio on their way to play a rock show! We chat about their new record 'Forever Eating Shit', big riffs, first bongs, and heaps more! RIP IN! Thanks to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW GRIM RHYTHM: https://www.instagram.com/grimrhythmband FOLLOW…
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2 Months, 2 Mates, 1 Recap - Episode 204
This week we chat recent gigs, mosh security, and the two greatest wars of our time: World War III and the tobacco wars. We also run through what we’ve got coming up. TUNE IN! Big shout out to our producer, Izzy! FOLLOW SEARLO: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ FOLLOW OBLIVIOUS MAXIMUS:...
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Pub Horny w/ Stu Ross (Comeback Kid) - Episode 203
Stu Ross (Comeback Kid) joins us on the podcast this week during the Melbourne stop on their recent Australian Tour. We chat about the full year of touring for the 20 Year Anniversary of 'Wake The Dead', trips to Australia, going to the pub, and a bunch of other stuff! Rip in! Thanks to our...
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No Floor Rowing w/ Volatile Ways - Episode 202
This week, Newcastle heavy-hitters Volatile Ways join us in the studio during their Melbourne stop on the Fit for an Autopsy tour. We chat swamp arse, pinch harmonics, and a whole lot more! TUNE IN! Check out Volatile Ways here - https://volatileways69.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to our producer, Izzy,...
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Secret Commenter w/ L.O.W - Episode 201
Wollongong HC rippers L.O.W join us on the podcast this week, the gang were recently down in Melbourne and came in to chat to us the morning after a local show. We get into all the big things, music, Aaron and Dave being friends since they were kids, and truly a bunch of other nonsense. TUNE IN!...
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Throwback to December/Flatspot-Last Ride World Chats - Episode 200
We duck back to December for this week’s episode. Fresh from Flatspot/Last Ride World, we chat through a massive week of shows here in Melbourne that had just wrapped up. We cut to chats IN THE FIELD with Joel Martorana (Peace Ritual) about his art show Grotto (at the Exhibition!) then at...
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Rocking up with the 5150 w/ Sam Octigan (Iron Mind) - Ep 199
Sam from Iron Mind Returns! Recorded a few weeks ago, we chat to Sam fresh off the Turnstile gig, catch up about the Flatspot/Last Ride World show in 2025, hear all about the first tour for 2026, as well chat about getting into the mindset behind creativity and putting yourself out there. Get...
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Not Often You Get to Use that Word w/ Tumour - Episode 198
This week we are joined by Dan and Dane from Tumour! We chat their new record, putting together a cohesive release, their last year of gigging, when Dan used to be in a band and lived with Searlo, and getting the sounds you love. Brutal! Thanks to our producer Izzy who is sitting in at the studio...
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BIG CHAT | 2026 Back in the Studio - Episode 197
We're back in the studio folks, we chat first gigs of the year (Turnstile NYD), what we've go coming up, and post Chrissy/Holiday wrap up. BRUTAL. Big shout out to our producer Izzy who is sitting in at the studio and working with us on post-production. FOLLOW SEARLO:...
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LIVE POD | 2025 End of Year Knock Off - Episode 196
Our end of year knock off live pod! We chat our best gigs of the year and do a fave segment from our last live pod alt fit pic, suss the video for this one. Back to studio episodes from next week. The Audio on this one is a bit wack, but we had a blast, make sure you are at the next one in…
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DIZCHAIN w/ Dizdain and Tom Sweetman - Episode 195
This week we are BACK in the studio! We got Dizdain chatting to us about their recent tour with NYC's Combust. Thomas Sweetman had this morning record with Robyn from No Barrier's cancelled so we added him to the mix and created DIZCHAIN. We discuss the upcoming Flatspot/Last Ride showcase as…
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From the Green Room/ Chop it off w/ ODD MAN OUT/HALF MAN - Episode 194
This week we are in the FIELD! We catch Seattle Straight Edge band ODD MAN OUT before their last show on the tour with Brisbane legends HALF MAN. We chat family catch ups, tour sleep set up, hardcore bring people together, and making the effort for your scene. BRUTAL. FOLLOW ODD MAN OUT:...
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2025 ALBUM/RELEASE OF YEAR CONTENDERS - Episode 193
This week Searlo and Azzy get into the lab to talk about contenders for Albums/Release of the year. We asked a few former guests to help us put it together, giving us there lists of albums they have absolutely loved. Big Thanks to Luka Muller (Triple J Breakfast, Comedian), Courtney Fry (Triple…
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Copper Thief Doco w/ DEAD MALL - Episode 192
This week our guests on the pod are Ruairi and Adam from Dead Mall, the fellas came on to chat about their new record 'Superliminal', their recent show in Melbourne which ended up being a wild one, and how the band came together! Great chat, rip in! Brutal.
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ARGGH SWEETMAN! w/ Thomas Sweetman (The Chain, Designer) - Episode 191
This week Thomas Sweetman from The Chain and designing every sick thing going is HERE! He was over for the Oasis shows so we had to get him in for a little bruv date to chat The Chain album Blind the World and the process behind working on some of the best designs in Hardcore, Street Wear, and...
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Pics in the Wild w/ Neil Bloem - Episode 190
Our guest this week is Neil Bloem, not just the riff man from Iron Mind also an amazing photographer here to chat to us about his latest book, 'Australian Birds'. We chat all things photo, living in the wild overseas, the new Iron Mind record and more! Rip in!
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Discord Riff Review w/ Resurrect - Episode 189
Felix and Christian from Ressurect join us this week! Resurrect are a new hardcore band from Melbourne heavily influenced by 90’s and 2000’s Japanese metallic hardcore. We talk how the band came together, how the guys came to hardcore, and the process of writing a release in 2025. RIP IN. FOLLOW...
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A Rancid Cover?? w/ Christina Pap (Blow Blood Bookings) - Episode 188
Christina Pap joins us this week! Christina is bringing some of the most exciting acts in hardcore punk to Australia with Blow Blood bookings. We chat touring, promoting, venues around Australia, changes to live music with streaming, and MORE! Rip in.
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It's Weird w/ Oscar McCall - Episode 187
This week our guest is Oscar McCall (50 Lions), he joins us to chat about the new 50 Lions record, 'New Reality' which is out now on Last Ride Records/Six Feet Under Records/Reignition Records. We chat about the writing process for the new album, playing shows after a long time off, and getting...
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Hundred Year Old Jazz Club w/ Bec Charlwood - Episode 186
This week our guest is Comedian, Bec Charlwood! Bec joins us to chat about her recent trip to Edinburgh Fringe, her current tour for her show 'Middle Child' and a love (or not?) of the band Primus. Rip in! Grab Tickets for 'Middle Child' here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bec-charlwood/ FOLLOW: BEC…
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Wielding the Mic w/ Jack Bergin - Episode 185
This week our guest is Jack Bergin, host of triple J CORE, the new Heavy/Punk/Alt home of rock on triple j. Jack chats thru wrapping up his old band Void of Vision, jumping into the world of radio, and the ripping state of music in Australia at the moment. Rip in! FOLLOW JACK:...
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Kangaroo Whistle W/ Laura Coleman and Brodie Rocca - Episode 184
This week our guests are filmmaker Brodie Rocca & comedian Laura Coleman! They join us to chat about Brodie's chaotic motorhome trip that ended with a kangaroo related drama, Laura’s battle with a manual car, and the long, weird grind of the DIY creative life. Rip in! FOLLOW LAURA:...
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The Unicorn Scab w/ Tom Lyngcoln - Episode 183
This week our guest is Tom Lyngcoln of Metho, Harmony and The Nation Blue! Tom joins us to chat about the new Metho record ‘Metholated Spirit’, riffing for yonks across Australia, and absolutely killing Zoom Guitar lessons. Rip in! - Check out ‘Metholated Spirit’ here:...
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