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Fanboys: Edgar is Dead

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys struggle to record an episode without Edgar, their beloved president, most trusted companion, and promotional material writer. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them be very cruel to poor Edgar, who has been nothing but kind and generous to those ungrateful bastards! Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesf...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Tim Mcilrath (Rise Against)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill are joined by Tim Mcilrath of Rise Against to swap straight edge stories, eat militant vegan dinners and how to be cool and sober. Available wherever you get podcasts!

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Fanboys: Margarita Dick

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys hopped up on hemoglobin and once again front-load the mean stuff. And since you’re a Patron, you get… more! Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “YOU’RE HARRY. WE’RE THE HENDERSONS”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Benny Scholl (AVOID)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Matt and Bill chat with Benny Scholl from AVOID about NASCAR, steamed bagel sandwiches and so much crypto currency you’d think this was a Hard Money joint. 

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Bill sits down with At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg. They talk about writing death metal in English, skinheads leaving the scene and the struggle of  picking new songs for a live set. Available wherever you get your podcasts! 

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Fanboys: A Concerning Return to Drug Music

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys do drugs and have emotions. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them get seduced by a werewolf. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “THIS SONG IS BULLSHIT, PUT IT IN THE GARBAGE CAN”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Mike Sosinski (Kill Lincoln)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Kill Lincoln’s Mike Sosinski joins the show to talk banking, the ska witness protection program  and the actual Lincoln in “Kill Lincoln” (hint, not the dead president). Available wherever you get your podcasts! 

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Slayed by the Bell

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys crank the suck, confront their pill addiction, and level up their MIDI stat. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them verbally assault every band from 2004. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “WE’RE PAINTING A VERY SPECIFIC, PRETT...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ JR Wasilewski (Less Than Jake)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, JR Wasilewski of Less Than Jake comes by the Hard Times to talk black market boner pills, first ska shows and the importance of the horn section. Get it wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Fanboys: Skank That K-Hole

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys tranquilize some horses and read a goddamn book for once in their lives. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear Fat Mike’s singer-songwriter album. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “ARE YOU FROM DEEEEEN UNDAH”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Milo Aukerman (Descendents)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, the legendary Milo Aukerman of Descendents stops by to chat with Matt and Bill about ditching science to play punk full time, DNA and Milo going back to college just for a Hard Times Photo. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts. 


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Fanboys: Hail Drugs, Gay Satan

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys get female-fronted and renew their devotion to the One False God. Since you’re a Patron, you get so hear Homer Simpson’s midlife crisis. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “THAT ONE HASN’T AGED WELL. TIMES HAVE CHANGED”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Liam Senior and Sophie Horwitz-Hirsch (Impulse Bangs)

On today’s all new Hard Times Podcast, Hard Times podcast wizard Liam Senior brings on his bandmate Sophie Horwitz-Hirsch to talk about their band Impulse Bangs, break up songs and and pizza. So much pizza. Check it out on the Hard Times Podcast Network! 

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré)

On today’s Hard Times Podcast, Vocalist and newest member of the Hard Times Podcast Network Jeremy Bolm joins Matt and Bill to talk mispronouncing band names, tech guys in punk and Jeremy’s show The First Ever Podcast, now available on The Hard Times Podcast Network! 


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Fanboys: In an Aelophant Over the Sea

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys plunder some phonics, debate hipster grammar, and listen to their dads’ favorite radio station. Since you’re a Patron, you get so hear them levitate some elephants. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “BURY ME IN THE SKY. I MEAN HELP”.<...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds)

On today’s Hard Times Podcast, 7 Seconds’ Kevin Seconds makes his second appearance on the show and hangs out with Matt and Bill to chat talkative punks, romanticizing the scene and the new 7 Seconds reissue of The Crew.  

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Fanboys: A Solid Hour of Nerds Banging

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys become wine moms, learn the intricacies of nerd sex, and wax poetic about a video game they’ve never played. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them flex their “bars.” Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “LOOK WHAT YOU’VE MA...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, the one and only Laura Jane Grace stops by the podcast to chat with Matt and Bill about BDSM massages, the differences between the Naples of Italy and Florida and getting bleach bombed on tour. 

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Fanboys: Hardcore Till I Die uwu

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys marry a ninja, confront the incel menace, and are cursed by a Victorian doll. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them find the line between trve kvlt and pop-punk army. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “USE A SEGUE FOR ONCE IN YO...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Reade Wolcott (We Are The Union)

On today’s all new Hard Times Podcast, Reade Wolcott of We Are The Union joins Matt and Bill to talk Leftover Crack auditions, COVID cures-alls and releasing an album as a way to come out. 

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Fanboys: Boysfest 2021)

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys debate the existence of gravity, announce their summer fest lineup, and do acid with Gen X. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them do Satanic yoga and debut their prog epic. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “LOOK INTO HIS EYES. ...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jeff Rosenstock

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Bill flies solo with special guest Jeff Rosenstock and talks game shows, discovering music through Beavis and Butthead and so much talk about ska all you’ll see is checkerboard. 

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Fanboys: Tuesday Night Boy Fight

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys challenge some fellow boys to a test of might, get sad at the club, and reveal the worst song ever written. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them roast the hosts! Again! Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “DEAR CRASH”.

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Fanboys: Erotic Autotune

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys discover their autotune plugin, bail on an orgy, and flip through a late-90s radio. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them fly with the eagles and the Jacobs. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “CAPOS ARE FOR PUSSIES”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ The Offspring

On today’s Hard Times Podcast, Dexter, Pete and Noodles from The Offspring stop by to talk the importance of swearing solos, Dexter’s PHD,  and the Offspring’s all new album Let The Bad Times Roll available tomorrow!

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Fanboys: Intro to Punk Music Theory

Fanboys: Intro to Punk Music Theory

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys discuss music theory (incorrectly), dunk on some art nerds, and begrudgingly accept the straight edge lifestyle. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them finally gang up on one of their own. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to ...

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Dan Lambton (rationale.)

On a new Hard Times Podcast, musician and streamer Dan Lambton comes on to talk about  LinkedIn etiquette, parting ways with Real Friends and everyone swaps their grosses shit and vomit stories, it’s a gosh darn delight. 

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Fanboys: Lucky Number 500

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys hesitantly celebrate an anniversary, slap corpse paint on a trombone, and smash some taint. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them cry cry cry cry. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “HE’S TOO GOOD TO BE AMERICAN”.

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The Hard Times Podcast w/ Graham Elliot (Master Chef)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, super chef and #1 Hard Times Fan Graham Elliot joins Matt and Bill to talk about cooking inspiration, chef NFTs and Graham’s new restaurant in Macau. 

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Fanboys: Yes, You’re in Quarantine, We Get It

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys get swimmy, lament how covid has made music boring, and remember the long-ago era of 2014. And since you’re a Patron, you get to hear them receive a lesson in comparative literature. Lucky you!

As always, if you want to guarantee a spot on the show, send some music to hardtimesfanboys@gmail.com and be sure to include this week’s code phrase: “GIVE UP YOUR GOD”....

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