IllustratorsLeak
thehardtimes

thehardtimes

patreon


thehardtimes posts

Fanboys: Rap Rock Renaissance

Fanboys: Rap Rock Renaissance

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys debate live albums, rediscover rap rock, and get back to their roots: unlistenable garbage. 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: “HATING TED CRUZ IS PRETTY RAD”. View Post

Fanboys: The Ol’ One-Hand Slam Dance

Fanboys: The Ol’ One-Hand Slam Dance

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys practice some aggressive, sweaty self-love and OD on too much punk. 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: “I THINK THEIR BIGGEST MISTAKE IS NAMING THEIR BAND AFTER LB...

View Post

Fanboys: Tambourine Masterclass

Fanboys: Tambourine Masterclass

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Diego and Edgar tour the west coast and offer insights on the finer points of tambourine virtuosity. 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: “SOMETIMES YOU CAN JUST WRITE ABOUT ...

View Post

Fanboys - Stare Into the Fanvoid

Fanboys - Stare Into the Fanvoid

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys drink deeply of the font of madness and also play baseball? Idk it’s a weird one. 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: “MY FAVORITE NINJA TURTLE IS ANJELICO”. View Post

Fanboys: The Way-Too-Long Episode

Fanboys: The Way-Too-Long Episode

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys track down Tom Delonge and reminisce on the salad days of nu metal. 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: “IT TOOK UNTIL THE 2020s TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO WRITE 80s MUSI...

View Post

Fanboys: Fancy a Cuppa Steel Reserve, Love?

Fanboys: Fancy a Cuppa Steel Reserve, Love?

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Ty and Edgar are inundated with submissions from across the pond. 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: “SIMON COWELL IS COCKNEY”.

Finally, be sure to check out this w...

View Post

Fanboys: Premature Soloing is Totally Normal

Fanboys: Premature Soloing is Totally Normal

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys try their best to speak well of the dead, solo all over themselves, and welcome an old friend. 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: “DAVE GROHL HAS A BAD TRACK RECORD”.<...

View Post

Fanboys: Ambient Anarchy

Fanboys: Ambient Anarchy

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys detonate their genitals, plan an ambient uprising, and taste the blood. 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: “THAT’S HOW I BROKE MY LEG - 900 CHRIST AIR IN THE HOOTERS P...

View Post

Fanboys: The Kiss

Fanboys: The Kiss

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys attempt to discuss music while navigating some thick, sweaty romantic tension. 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: “SOMETIMES PEOPLE DESERVE A REWARD”.

Finally, b...

View Post

Fanboys - Non-Traditional Sex Practices

Fanboys - Non-Traditional Sex Practices

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys discuss that nasty nasty and discover the dark history of Sheriff Woody. 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: “OK THAT’S THE JAZZ VERSION OF THAT SONG”.

Finally,...

View Post

Fanboys: The Late Late Late Show

Fanboys: The Late Late Late Show

On this week’s episode of Fanboys,Edgar and Ty blow Diego’s greatest secret and successfully (?) apply lit theory to cloud rap. 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: “I’M IN YOUR WALLS BRIAN”.

Finally, be...

View Post

Fanboys - Diego’s Secret Family

Fanboys - Diego’s Secret Family

On this week’s episode of Fanboys,Edgar and Ty blow Diego’s greatest secret and successfully (?) apply lit theory to cloud rap. 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: “NOISE ROCK IS KILLING YOUR CAT”.

Finall...

View Post

While My Keytar Gently SKREEEEEEE

While My Keytar Gently SKREEEEEEE

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys discuss nerds making love (again) and how to multitask surfing and rocking. 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 CAN’T FUCK AT OLIVE GARDEN”.

Finally, be su...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters)

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters)

On an all new Hard times Podcast, Matt and Bill sit down with Foo Fighters and Me First and The Gimme Gimme guitarist Chris Shiflett! They talk pro boxers eating habits, backing tracks and Hulk Hogan’s Metallica audition. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

View Post

Fanboys: Happy Birthday Dogface

Fanboys: Happy Birthday Dogface

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys celebrate Diego’s birthday and remind you all that misogyny is not a genre. 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: “BABY GONE DEAF”.

Finally, be sure to check out ...

View Post

Audio-Only Music Videos

Audio-Only Music Videos

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys talk low-budget videos and splatter jazz, whatever that is. 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: “LESS BLAH MORE BLAM”.

Finally, be sure to check out this week’s...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Lauren Lavin and Karter Mycroft (Fluppies)

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Lauren Lavin and Karter Mycroft (Fluppies)

On the Hard Times Podcast, we have our first virtual band, Lauren Lavin and Karter Mycroft from Fluppies! They chat with Matt and Bill about World War 2, fisheries and Fluppies’ multimedia project, The Los Suelos Project, releasing February 15th

View Post

Fanboys - This Used to Be a Punk Show

Fanboys - This Used to Be a Punk Show

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys are back in the same studio and use that opportunity to talk about Mark McGrath. 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: “IT WAS A LEMON PARTY YOU IDIOT”.

Finally, be...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy)

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy)

Start 2022 off strong with an all new Hard Times Podcast! Matt and Bill sit down with special guest Operation Ivy frontman Jesse Michaels to talk hipster history, grandma’s bowl candy and hardcore girl gangs.

View Post

Fanboys - Social Distortiancing

Fanboys - Social Distortiancing

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys talk punk finance. 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: “I BOUGHT HER FAIR AND SQUARE”.

Finally, be sure to check out this week’s featured artists:

  • T...

    View Post

Merry Fistmas

Merry Fistmas

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys reunite to help you NuvaRing in the new year. 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: “TAPA DECKIN...

View Post

Fanboys: The Industrial Episode

Fanboys: The Industrial Episode

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Ty and Edgar talk goth symphonies and industrial orgies. 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: “CHRISTOPHER...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Malachi Greene (Scowl)

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Malachi Greene (Scowl)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Scowl guitarist Malachi Greene hangs out with Matt and Bill to talk beating up nazis, chasing out chesters and Scowls new album “How Flowers Grow” out now.  

View Post

Fanboys: XXF@NB0I$XX

Fanboys: XXF@NB0I$XX

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Ty and Diego ponder Scottish goths and San Francisco bromfs. 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: “THERE I...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ James Pligge (Harms Way)

The Hard Times Podcast w/ James Pligge (Harms Way)

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, Harms Way frontman James Pligge chats with Matt and Bill about  the perils of keeping up with fashion, the purpose of keeping edge and teaching kids when you look like the front man of a hardcore band. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  

View Post

Fanboys: Old Punks and Oyster Butts

Fanboys: Old Punks and Oyster Butts

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Edgar and Diego celebrate the holidays and commit ageism. 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: “CAPTAIN CR...

View Post

Fanboys: Punk Rock Posterior Hygiene

Fanboys: Punk Rock Posterior Hygiene

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys subject themselves to loud noises and instruct you on bathroom cleanup procedures. 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 w...

View Post

Fanboys: Baby-Eatin’ Hardcore

Fanboys: Baby-Eatin’ Hardcore

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, Ty and Edgar finally get to listen to metal. 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: “WE MUST IMAGINE SISYPHU...

View Post

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Bitch

The Hard Times Podcast w/ Bitch

On an all new Hard Times Podcast, musician and performance artist Bitch stops by to talk catching covid, violin power bruises and her new album Bitchcraft, out February 4th on Kill Rockstars. 

View Post

Fanboys: Noise and the Dental Sciences

Fanboys: Noise and the Dental Sciences

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys flash their gnarly whites and party it up at Myrtle Beach, 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: “I ALREADY DON’T LIKE THIS, ...

View Post