Neanderthal Society Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we’re talking to Pete Dowdalls, a former member of This Time Next Year and The Starting Point. Pete currently sings in a new band called Greyed Out and he also has an upcoming Hardcore project on the way called Rezent (featuring members of Greyed Out and This Time Next Year). Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up in the East Bay, attending De La Sal...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we’re talking to Ross Trenary, formerly of Allegiance, Some Still Believe, Love Lies Bleeding and Sacred. Ross also currently plays guitar in a yet to be named band featuring former members of Allegiance and Embrace The End. Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up Kansas City, moving to Redding, skateboarding, loving Nirvana, playing guitar, finding P...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. After an extended hiatus, we’re finally back and today we’re talking to a true Bay Area Hardcore OG… Joey Vela is probably best known as the former frontman of Bay Area Hardcore legends Second Coming as well as Rabid Lassie and Breakaway (in addition to being an extremely talented artist and skater). Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up and getting into ...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’re talking to Taylor Todd of Urban Sprawl, Profile, Spiritual Cramp, Busted Outlook, Foreign Nature, Counter, Secret People and many more… Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up in Fort Bragg and living in the Emerald Triangle, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, claiming Straight Edge, playing in bands with his old...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’re talking NS news and updates as well as discussing some upcoming shows. We covered some classic and underrated Bay Area releases that are finally available - for the first time ever on streaming. We also shared some very big Neanderthal news (as well as finally divulging some details about a very special upcoming NS project). As always, thanks for the ...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’re talking to Ian Miller of Redemption 87, Skankin’ Pickle, Hoodlum Empire, Kowloon Walled City, Puig Destroyer, All You Can Eat, Less Art, No Lights, Interesting Times Gang and many more... Ian also currently hosts a baseball related podcast called Productive Outs (so be sure to check that out). Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up ...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’ll be wrapping up the year as we’re joined by Martin Figueroa, my co-conspirator and partner in crime regarding all things Neanderthal Society. Since 2021 was our biggest and best year yet, Martin and I wanted to show our sincere appreciation for all of the support that we’ve gotten and to wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year. Please join us as...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’re talking with Andrew Kerwin, the former guitar player of SFHC legends All Bets Off, as well as Trainwreck Riders, The Ovens, Tony Molina and many more. Andrew currently owns and operates Contact Records, an all vinyl record shop in Oakland, California with his wife, so please be sure to check out the store out if you find yourself in the East Bay Area....

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today’s episode we’re talking with Matt Cox, a former member of the legendary Bay Area straight edge bands Rely and Strength By Strength. Alongside his twin brother Mike, he would later go on to form the highly influential and underrated melodic Hardcore band Towards An End in the late 1990’s. Over the course of the conversation we discussed growing up in San Ramon, the or...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. After taking time off for the holidays, we’re back today with a brand new episode and this time we’re going to be doing something completely different… welcome to the Q & A episode. We recently collected and gathered 100 questions from our listeners, supporters, fans and followers from all around the world and it was really fun to switch things up for a change… I was able...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Matt Wilson of Set Your Goals, Chains and Near Dark. Matt is an old friend and it was great to catch up and reminisce and cover so much Bay Area Hardcore history. Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in the East Bay, discovering Punk and Hardcore, the Bay Area scene in the mid-late 90’s, the influence of Towards An End, getting ...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This episode we’re talking to Ryan Encinas of Sworn Vengeance (formerly known as Downshift). Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in the East Bay, discovering Punk and Hardcore, skateboarding, seeing Rancid play at Gilman, Bay Area Hardcore in the mid 90’s, forming Downshift, putting out a 7” on Back Ta Basics Records, touring the East Coast, the sonic ev...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we’re doing something special… in honor of our recent collaboration with Powerhouse, we wanted to drop a quick bonus episode for everyone to enjoy. Neanderthal Society Presents: Powerhouse - Nothing To Prove: A Retrospective will be available for sale in very limited quantities this weekend at both Powerhouse shows at the Parkside in San Francisco. Online copies will be...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Jeremy Gallegos, a former member of Life Long Tragedy, Duck Hunt, Steel Trap, Purple Mercy and more. Over the course of the conversation we talk about growing up in the North Bay, discovering metal and Hardcore, seeing shows at the Phoenix Theater, joining Life Long Tragedy, the Duck Hunt phenomenon, forming Steel Trap, signing to Deathwish Inc, tou...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Damien Rodriguez of Nine Tails Tattoo in London, England. In addition to being an incredibly talented and world renowned tattoo artist, Damien is also the guitar player of Philadelphia Hardcore legends Punishment. His story is nothing short of inspirational - coming from very humble beginnings, always staying hungry, continually pushing forward and ...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Corey Williams, a former member of Carry On, Piece By Piece, Internal Affairs, Snake Eyes, Manipulate and more… Over the course of the conversation we talked about growing up in Southern California, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, discovering Straight Edge, SoCal Hardcore in the 90’s, the influence of Strife, meeting Raybeez a...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Manuel Peralez, an old friend and former member of First Blood, Set Your Goals, Suffocate Faster, Resist Control, Alcatraz, Chains and many more… Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in King City, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, the Santa Cruz Hardcore scene in the late 90’s, moving to San Francisco, livin...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to professional Muay Thai Fighter Andrew Capurro, better known in the Hardcore scene as A-CAP. In addition to being a close personal friend and certified Hardcore kid for over 20 years, A-CAP was also a former roadie and tour manager for bands like Set Your Goals and Alcatraz. He toured the world alongside bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Turmoil, Blacklis...

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Eddie Medina, the guitar player of the legendary Oakland Hardcore band Powerhouse. Eddie is also a former member of Point Blank, Massacre Time, Trouble Maker and I.D.A. Over the course of the episode we talk about growing up, moving to Oakland, learning to play guitar, discovering Punk and Hardcore, seeing Youth Of Today for the first time, meeting ...