In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of global technical metal to the cold, mechanical, and revolutionary streets of 1980s Cleveland.

We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:

• Let It Eat You For Fun (United Kingdom)
• OSSO (Portugal)
• Silent Vice (California)

Next, we dive into our main topic: Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 masterpiece, Pretty Hate Machine. We explore the "Broken Machine" production of the early Emax samplers, the "Dirty Funk" grit inspired by Prince in tracks like "The Only Time," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Something I Can Never Have." We trace Trent Reznor's movement from the defiance of "Head Like a Hole" into the cinematic, "closing-credits" vulnerability of the album’s final moments, showing how a one-man studio project defined the sound of industrial soul.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Soft Cell’s 1981 powerhouse cover, "Tainted Love." We uncover the secret of the synthesized stinger, the "theatrical" inspiration behind Marc Almond’s desperate vocal performance, and how this minimalist synthwave classic provides a sleek, electronic answer to the raw emotional industrialism of Nine Inch Nails.

Press play to join the journey from dark industrial soundscapes of to the neon-lit streets of the 80s synth era!

⚠️ Content Warning & Support Resources

This episode features in-depth discussions of Pretty Hate Machine. Some segments address intense themes, including sexual content, emotional distress, and references to suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
• Web Chat: 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:09:09) - The Art of Discovery

(00:09:39) - Let It Eat You For Fun "There's Madness in this Method"

(00:14:12) - OSSO "Voidborn"

(00:20:16) - Silent Vice "Temptress"

(00:25:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Nine Inch Nails' 1989 release, "Pretty Hate Machine"

(01:04:13) - Question for the Audience

(01:04:23) - Can't Wait

(01:07:50) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Soft Cell's "Tainted Love"

(01:14:12) - On the Next Episode

(01:14:23) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Let It Eat You For Fun – “There’s Madness in this Method” (From the “I Want to Fly the Plane” EP)

·      OSSO – “Voidborn”

·      Silent Vice – “Temptress” (From the “Temptress” EP)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Black Label Society

·      30 Seconds To Mars

·      Green Carnation

·      U2

·      Periphery

·      Plini

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Recorded on 04/04/2026

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Part 1: Review – Bragging Rights, "A Comedy Divine"

We dive into an exclusive early listen new studio effort from the heavy metal powerhouse. This isn't just another "heavy" record; it’s a solemn, cinematic journey through the reality of loss.

• The "Tears in the Rain" Connection: We break down the haunting intro track, "Peridictum," and how its use of the iconic Blade Runner monologue sets the stage for a meditation on mortality.
• Standout Tracks: Why this "solemn affair" is a must-listen for fans of sludgy, groovy, and emotionally raw metal.

Part 2: The Experience – Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy

Fresh off our Saturday night experience, we recap what it’s like to hear the "Technical Soul" of video game music performed live by a full orchestra and choir.

• The "Prelude" Impact: Mike shares why hearing those iconic harp arpeggios fully orchestrated brought him to tears and provided a much-needed "soaring soul" moment.
• The Main Theme Finale: We discuss the power of the Final Fantasy Main Theme as a closing credit to the night—a "hero’s journey" in musical form.
• The Father-Son Connection: How sharing these legendary melodies live creates a "core memory" and proves that video game scores are the new classical masterpieces.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:37) - Review of Bragging Rights' "A Comedy Divine"

(00:25:22) - Question for the Audience

(00:25:32) - Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Concert Discussion

(00:50:09) - Contact Info/Outro

Connect with Bragging Rights:

• Pre-order "A Comedy Divine": https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/
• Follow Bragging Rights: Instagram, Threads

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Recorded on 03/29/2026

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We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re traveling from the Lone Star State to the Australian coast:

• Enthronement (Texas)
• Elara (Australia)
• The Mantra Discord (California)

Next, we dive into our main topic: U2’s 1987 masterpiece, The Joshua Tree. We explore the "Science Project" production of "Where the Streets Have No Name," the grit of "Bullet the Blue Sky," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Red Hill Mining Town." We trace the band's descent from the hopeful anthems of Side A into the cinematic, "closing-credits" grief of "Mothers of the Disappeared," showing how Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois helped a bunch of Irish rockers find the sound of the American spirit.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss The Four Tops’ 1966 powerhouse, "Reach Out I'll Be There." We uncover the secret of why Holland-Dozier-Holland pushed Levi Stubbs to the very edge of his vocal range, the "classical" inspiration behind that driving rhythm, and how this Motown classic provides the ultimate soulful answer to the spiritual searching we found in the desert.

Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of modern metal to the gritty, heartfelt streets of the Motown era!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:05:22) - The Art of Discovery

(00:05:52) - Enthronement "Demiurge"

(00:10:13) - Elara "Elakai"

(00:14:28) - The Mantra Discord "The Lost Widow"

(00:20:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down U2's 1987 release, "The Joshua Tree"

(01:08:03) - Question for the Audience

(01:08:13) - Can't Wait

(01:10:05) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There"

(01:15:52) - On the Next Episode

(01:16:03) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Enthronement – “Demiurge”

·      Elara – “Elakai”

·      The Mantra Discord – “The Lost Widow” (From “The Lost Widow” EP)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Lamb Of God

·      Poison The Well

·      The Dear Hunter

·      Black Label Society

·      Green Carnation

·      Black Veil Brides

·      Devin Townsend

·      The Pretty Reckless

·      Muse

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Recorded on 03/21/2026

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We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three standout independent acts from across the globe: the high-octane, cinematic Power Metal duo Niovel from Germany; the mind-bending, jangled fusion of Grunge and Mathrock from the UK’s A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb); and the gritty, authentic Rock sounds of Participant, straight out of Derbyshire, England.

Next, we dive into our main topic: Bullet For My Valentine’s landmark 2005 debut, The Poison. We break down how Matt Tuck and company bridged the gap between the precision of British Heavy Metal and the raw, "heart-on-sleeve" emotion of the mid-2000s scene. We explore the "Madden 06" nostalgia of "4 Words (To Choke Upon)," the symphonic tension of the Apocalyptica-produced "Intro," and why the "passed-out-in-the-booth" energy of "Tears Don’t Fall" remains the gold standard for the genre over two decades later.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Nena’s 1983 powerhouse, "99 Luftballons." We uncover the incredible story of how a Rolling Stones concert in West Berlin inspired a protest anthem, the massive lyrical differences between the original German and the English translation, and how the song’s shift from atmospheric melancholia to synth-punk energy captured the "pre-apocalyptic" anxiety of the Cold War forever.

Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of the metalcore explosion to the neon-drenched, high-stakes streets of 80s Berlin!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:09:23) - The Art of Discovery

(00:09:46) - Niovel "Hidden In Plain Sight"

(00:15:24) - A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb) "When the Waves Come"

(00:21:57) - Participant "I Don't Know What Drowning Proves"

(00:28:47) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Bullet For My Valentine's 2005 debut, "The Poison"

(01:15:15) - Question for the Audience

(01:15:24) - Can't Wait

(01:16:26) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Nena's "99 Luftballoons"

(01:24:06) - On the Next Episode

(01:24:17) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Niovel – “Hidden In Plain Sight” (From the album: Letters to the Other Side)

·      A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb) – “When the Waves Come” (From the album: Lights Out)

·      Participant – “I Don’t Know What Drowning Proves”

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Tool

·      Loathe

·      Periphery

·      Evergrey

·      System Of A Down

·      Rob Zombie

·      Nine Inch Nails

·      ERRA

·      Lamb Of God

·      Poison The Well

·      Sepultura

·      Atreyu

·      Elder

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Recorded on 03/07/2026

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Your host Mike and his co-pilot Michael are honored to be joined by Fredrik Keith Croona, the visionary vocalist behind the blackened death metal project Against I. Fredrik sits down with us to discuss the creative fire behind his latest work, his inspirations, and the unfiltered truth that drives his art.

Following the interview, Mike and Michael provide a full, track-by-track breakdown of the forthcoming Against I record, Anti Life (Official release: March 13, 2026).

⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY

Anti Life is a powerful, visceral record that explores the darkest corners of the human experience. This episode contains discussions on sensitive subject matter, including war, death, depression, and suicide. We believe these are important conversations to explore through the lens of music, but listener discretion is strongly advised.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a local crisis hotline or mental health professional. You are not alone.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:52) - Interview with Freddie of Against I

(00:22:03) - Review of Against I's "Anti Life"

(00:52:16) - Question for the Audience

(00:52:27) - Contact Info/Outro

Connect with Against I:

• Pre-order "Anti Life": https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/anti-life
• Follow Fredrik: Instagram, Threads

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Recorded on 02/28/2025

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We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three standout independent acts: the Tolkien-inspired, heavy riffs of Fight In The Shade, the post-industrial soundscapes of Above The Snow Line, and the hauntingly beautiful trans-Atlantic collaboration of Sloen featuring the soulful vocals of Swan Porter.

Next, we dive into our main topic: Karnivool’s massive 2026 return, In Verses. After over a decade of silence, we break down how the band and producer Forrester Savell crafted a record that rewards patient listeners with its masterclass in "tension and release." We explore the "Tool-adjacent" grit of "All It Takes," the technical masterclass of Steve Judd’s percussion, and why the 10-minute epic "Sālva"—complete with cinematic bagpipes—is the spiritual successor to Sound Awake that fans have been dreaming of.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Stevie Wonder’s 1965 powerhouse, "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." We uncover the incredible story of how this track saved Stevie’s career during a difficult transition, the secret of the "whispered lyrics" recorded in real-time, and how the legendary James Jamerson and the Funk Brothers created a rhythm so infectious it redefined the Motown sound forever.

Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of modern prog to the soul-drenched streets of 60s Detroit!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:08:26) - The Art of Discovery

(00:08:50) - Fight In The Shade "Ghosts"

(00:13:40) - Above The Snow Line "Religoons"

(00:18:19) - Sloen (ft. Swan Porter) "If We Meet Again Somehow (2026 Version)"

(00:27:41) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Karnivool's new release, "In Verses"

(01:20:10) - Question for the Audience

(01:20:21) - Can't Wait

(01:23:51) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Stevie Wonder's "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"

(01:29:10) - On the Next Episode

(01:29:22) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Fight In The Shade – “Ghosts” (From the EP: Tales from the Wake)

·      Above The Snow Line – “Religoons”

·      Sloen (feat. Swan Porter) – “If We Meet Again Somehow (2026 Version)” (From their album: For All the Days Gone)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Cold

·      Story Of The Year

·      Sylosis

·      Thrice

·      U2

·      Rob Zombie

·      ERRA

·      The Dear Hunter

·      Foo Fighters

·      Shinedown

·      I Built The Sky

·      Evergrey

·      Tomahawk

·      Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)

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Recorded on 02/21/2026

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We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the crushing, blackened doom and raw atmosphere of Funeral Language, the melodic, post-hardcore-infused alternative rock of DARIA, and the icy, symphonic black metal precision of Darkest of Winter.

Next, we dive into our main topic: Stone Temple Pilots’ 1992 powerhouse debut, Core. At the time of its release, the band was famously voted "Best New Band" by fans and "Worst New Band" by critics in the same magazine. We break down why this album was so polarizing, the dark stories behind tracks like "Plush" and "Sex Type Thing," and how the late Scott Weiland and the DeLeo brothers created a record that has stood the test of time for over 30 years.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Buffalo Springfield’s 1966 classic, "For What It's Worth." While often mistaken for a Vietnam War protest, we uncover the true story of the Sunset Strip curfew riots that inspired Stephen Stills to write this legendary anthem. We break down that iconic "alarm bell" harmonic and why its message of social tension remains just as relevant today.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! Press play to join the journey from the grunge-soaked 90s to the revolutionary 60s!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:10:22) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:49) - Funeral Language (feat. Geoff Halbherr) "Off Script)

(00:14:14) - Daria "A Smile, An Oasis"

(00:18:47) - Darkest Of Winter "III"

(00:24:17) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Stone Temple Pilots' 1992 debut, "Core"

(00:57:00) - Question for the Audience

(00:57:11) - Can't Wait

(01:00:24) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth"

(01:07:34) - On the Next Episode

(01:08:16) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Funeral Language (feat. Geoff Halbherr) – “Off Script” (From the EP: Cirque)

·      DARIA – “A Smile, An Oasis” (From the album: Fall Not)

·      Darkest Of Winter – “III” (From their album: The Composer: Chapter II)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Sevendust

·      Karnivool

·      The Used

·      Hällas

·      The Hirsch Effekt

·      Puscifer

·      Silversun Pickups

·      Story Of The Year

·      Sylosis

·      ERRA

·      Therapy?

·      Green Carnation

·      Dir En Grey

·      Look Outside Your Window

·      Evergrey

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Recorded on 02/07/2026

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In this installment, Michael and his dad are exploring the monumental shift from the shadows of Black Sabbath to the birth of a heavy metal icon, before cooling off with a quintessential slice of 90s alternative.

We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the atmospheric depth and heavy, progressive layers of Thræds, the epic, high-fantasy scale of power metal outfit Chronosynthesis, and the high-energy, infectious metal drive of Vibrant.

Next, we dive into our main topic: Dio’s legendary 1983 debut, Holy Diver. This isn't just an album; it’s a declaration of independence. We break down Ronnie James Dio’s transition from band member to solo powerhouse, the mystery behind the iconic album art, and how he turned a synthesizer riff he almost threw away into one of the most famous anthems in metal history.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Toad the Wet Sprocket’s 1991 hit, "All I Want." We look past the quirky Monty Python-inspired band name to explore the track's melodic brilliance and the existential longing hidden beneath its catchy, acoustic-driven surface.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! Press play to join the journey from the dungeons of metal to the heights of 90s alt-rock!

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:09:52) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:18) - Thraeds "Story in Reverse"

(00:18:47) - Chronosynthesis "Wrath of God"

(00:24:47) - Vibrant "Time Traders"

(00:29:09) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Dio's 1983 debut, "Holy Diver"

(01:02:59) - Question for the Audience

(01:03:10) - Can't Wait

(01:06:14) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Toad The Wet Sprocket's "All I Want"

(01:10:14) - On the Next Episode

(01:10:26) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Thræds – “Story in Reverse” (From the album: Impermanence)

·      Chronosynthesis – “Wrath of God” (From the album: Echoes of the Forlon Tales)

·      Vibrant – “Time Traders”

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Green Day

·      Soundgarden

·      Opeth

·      Buckethead

·      Soen

·      My Ruin

·      Megadeth

·      Pelican

·      Textures

·      Hällas

·      The Hirsch Effekt

·      Karnivool

·      Puscifer

·      Silversun Pickups

·      Lamb of God

·      Black Label Society

·      Einar Solberg

·      Sevendust

·      The Contortionist

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Recorded on 01/24/2026

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In this installment, Michael and his dad are charting a course from the underground metal scene to the landmark sounds of the early 2000s and back to the foundations of soul.

We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the atmospheric black metal of Ashbringer, the progressive stoner-doom weight of Puerto Rico’s Moths, and the intricate, Barcelona-based progressive metal of Permyon.

Next, we dive into our main topic: Finch’s 2002 powerhouse debut, What It Is To Burn. This record was a defining moment for the post-hardcore explosion. We thoroughly explore this visceral, gutwrenching album track by track.

Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss The Impressions’ 1963 classic, "It's All Right." Written by the iconic Curtis Mayfield, this track is the essence of "Chicago Soul." We break down the smooth gospel harmonies and its uplifting and powerful message.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

Press play to join the journey from the underground to the heart of soul!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:06:08) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:06:35) - Ashbringer "Vessels"

·      (00:12:00) - Moths "Pride"

·      (00:17:15) - Permyon "Minstrel of Wasteland"

·      (00:26:04) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Finch's 2002 debut, "What It Is To Burn"

·      (01:07:03) - Question for the Audience

·      (01:07:15) - Can't Wait

·      (01:08:21) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Impressions' "It's All Right"

·      (01:11:42) - On the Next Episode

·      (01:11:56) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Ashbringer – “Vessels” (From the album: Subglacial)

·      Moths – “Pride” (From the album: Septem)

·      Permyon – “Minstrel of Wasteland” (From the EP: Permyon)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Linkin Park

·      Incubus

·      Alter Bridge

·      Buckethead

·      Sloen

·      Soen

·      Megadeth

·      Pelican

·      Textures

·      The Ocean

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Recorded on 01/11/2026

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In this installment, Michael and his dad are bridging the gap between the golden era of New Wave pop and the groundbreaking world of video game composition.

First, we tackle our main topic: the legendary Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack. Composed by the "John Williams of Japanese gaming," Nobuo Uematsu, this score represents a massive technical leap for the genre. We discuss the "excruciating" nights the sound team spent in sleeping bags to get this project finished and how Uematsu used the new power of the SNES to create character themes that still resonate with fans over 30 years later.

Then, we swap the controllers for a leather jacket as we dive into Michael's Journey. This week, Michael explores Adam Ant’s solo debut smash, "Goody Two Shoes." We break down the satire behind the famous "Don't drink, don't smoke" hook and look at how Adam Ant successfully reinvented his entire sound with a high-energy, brass-heavy swing.

Finally, we continue our mission to find your next favorite artist in the Art of Discovery. This episode features the independent sounds of Against I, Octavium, and March Of Scylla.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

Press play to join the journey from the dance floor to the moon!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:09:29) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:09:59) - Against I "Darkness Within"

·      (00:15:02) - Octavium "Peaceful Empire"

·      (00:20:20) - March Of Scylla "Ulysses' Lies"

·      (00:26:14) - Main Topic: Breaking Down the Soundtrack to the 1991 video game Final Fantasy IV as Composed by Nobuo Uematsu

·      (01:19:31) - Question for the Audience

·      (01:20:00) - Can't Wait

·      (01:20:50) - Listener Feedback

·      (01:21:47) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes"

·      (01:25:21) - On the Next Episode

·      (01:25:49) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Against I – “Darkness Within”

·      Octavium – “Peaceful Empire”

·      March Of Scylla – “Ulysses’ Lies” (From the album: Andromeda)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Coheed and Cambria

·      Opeth

·      Foo Fighters

·      AC/DC

·      Periphery

·      Babymetal

·      The Winery Dogs

·      Journey

·      Alter Bridge

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Recorded on 12/30/2025

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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!

The year is done, but the music lives on! Join Michael and his dad for our annual deep dive as we reveal the albums that dominated our playlists and defined 2025 in the world of heavy music. We're running down our personal Top 5 Records of the Year, talking the biggest surprises, and discussing what these albums mean for the future of the metal scene.

We also bring back the best of the independent spirit with our 2025 Best of The Art of Discovery segment, featuring 5 electrifying killer tracks from Caustic Waves, Bragging Rights, Am I In Trouble?, meanue, and Megg Jacobs. Finally, we take a detour from the mosh pit to the dance floor as Michael explores the history and infectious synth-pop groove of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" in Michael's Journey.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

Press play to discover your new favorite record and celebrate the best music of 2025!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:18:21) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:19:04) - Caustic Waves "Neon Claws"

·      (00:24:23) - Bragging Rights "Quake"

·      (00:28:28) - Am I In Trouble? "White"

·      (00:35:25) - meanue "Anthropocene"

·      (00:42:21) - Megg Jacobs "Break the Mirror"

·      (00:46:40) - Main Topic: Top 5 Records of 2025

·      (01:18:44) - Question for the Audience

·      (01:19:07) - Can't Wait

·      (01:22:42) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know"

·      (01:27:17) - On the Next Episode

·      (01:27:28) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Caustic Waves - “Neon Claws” (From the album: Echoes)

·      Bragging Rights - “Quake” (From the album: Carpe Jugulum)

·      Am I In Trouble? - "White" (From the album: Spectrum)

·      meanue - “Anthropocene” (From the EP: The Divine, Evolution, Extinction And Other Modern Prophecies, Vol. 2)

·      Megg Jacobs - “Break the Mirror”

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      The Tea Club

·      Lynch Mob

·      Dyssidia

·      Nine Inch Nails

·      Trivium

·      Northlane

·      Persefone

·      Tesseract

·      Earthside

·      Rivers Of Nihil

·      Coheed and Cambria

·      Dream Theater

·      An Abstract Illusion

·      The Reticent

·      Spiritbox

·      Between The Buried And Me

·      Killswitch Engage

·      Deftones

·      Cea Serin

·      Allegaeon

·      Jinjer

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Recorded on 12/14/2025

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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!

Join the father and son duo as we unpack the deeply personal and intense new album from The Reticent, please. We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of this powerful, heavy release.

Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s dance-rock hit, "Need You Tonight" by INXS!

Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery, featuring Flood In Belief, FREKVENT, and Maudits.

And before we go, find out what surprise song and albums Michael has to study for the next episode's Top 5 Albums of 2025 Special!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:05:05) - Flood In Belief "Flood in Belief"

·      (00:13:26) - Frekvent "The Garden of Delusion"

·      (00:23:36) - Maudits "Fall Over"

·      (00:32:49) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Reticent's Brand New Release, "please"

·      (01:10:45) - Question for the Audience

·      (01:10:55) - Can't Wait

·      (01:12:18) - Michael's Journey: Discussing INXS' "Need You Tonight"

·      (01:17:35) - On the Next Episode

·      (01:17:54) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Flood In Belief “Flood in Belief” (From the album: Senseless)

·      FREKVENT - “The Garden of Delusion” (From the album: In Hubris)

·      Maudits - "Fall Over" (From the album: In Situ)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Between The Buried and Me

·      Spock’s Beard

·      Persefone

·      Tesseract

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Recorded on 11/30/2025

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Join the father and son duo as we unpack the raw, electrifying debut of Aerosmith, their self-titled 1973 record. We'll give you the band's origin story and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the album that launched America's greatest rock and roll band.

Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 60s Motown classic, The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman!"

Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:08:18) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:08:43) - Wrath Upon Eden "The Wake of Tragedy"

·      (00:14:40) - Voidpiercer "Constellation"

·      (00:19:35) - The Sleeper "Your Departure"

·      (00:24:48) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Aerosmith's 1973 debut, "Aerosmith"

·      (00:50:11) - Question for the Audience

·      (00:50:22) - Can't Wait

·      (00:51:56) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman"

·      (00:58:12) - On the Next Episode

·      (00:58:49) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Wrath Upon Eden “The Wake of Tragedy” (From the album: The Wake of Tragedy)

·      Voidpiercer - “Constellation”

·      The Sleeper - "Your Departure" (From the album: Veil)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Linkin Park

·      Caligula’s Horse

·      Maudits

·      Northlane

·      The Reticent

·      Of Mice & Men

·      The Devil Wears Prada

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Recorded on 11/16/2025

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Featured Album: Carpe Jugulum Artist: Bragging Rights (Sludge Infused Progressive Death Metal)

Support the Band and Purchase the Music: https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/

HUGE thanks to Bragging Rights for giving us the early listen!

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Recorded on 11/8/2025

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Join the father and son duo as we unpack the monumental debut of A Perfect Circle, 'Mer de Noms.' We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the 2000 masterpiece.

Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s pop of Mr. Mister's 'Broken Wings!'

Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·      (00:12:33) - The Art of Discovery

·      (00:13:05) - Now I've Done It "Dilly-Dally"

·      (00:18:49) - Bragging Rights "Carpe Jugulum"

·      (00:23:55) - An Abstract Illusion "Frost Flower"

·      (00:33:31) - Main Topic: A Perfect Circle Mer de Noms Breakdown

·      (01:16:52) - Question for the Audience

·      (01:17:02) - Can't Wait

·      (01:18:29) - Michael's Journey: Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings"

·      (01:22:01) - On the Next Episode

·      (01:22:11) - Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·      Now I’ve Done It - “Dilly-Dally” (From the album: An Ill Guest)

·      Bragging Rights - “Carpe Jugulum” (From the forthcoming album: Carpe Jugulum)

·      An Abstract Illusion - "Frost Flower" (From the album: The Sleeping City)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·      Linkin Park

·      Galactic Empire

·      Leprous

·      Pyschonaut

·      Soulfly

·      The Acacia Strain

·      Archaeologist

·      Mammoth

·      Avatar

·      Frontierer

·      Chimaira

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Recorded on 11/1/2025

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Plus: We pay tribute to the late Limp Bizkit bassist, Sam Rivers, and honor the enduring legacy of Kiss's Spaceman, Ace Frehley.

In The Art of Discovery, we shine a spotlight on three fantastic and underappreciated bands you need to hear!

Finally, we tackle the rock 'n' roll foundation of Elvis Presley's 'All Shook Up' as part of Michael's Journey, and the plot thickens: Michael receives his next mysterious assignment!

Don't miss our ultimate breakdown of Dirt, essential new discoveries, the next steps in Michael's musical quest, and more!

• (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening To?
• (00:07:43) - RIP Ace Frehley & Sam Rivers
• (00:08:51) - The Art of Discovery
• (00:09:17) - The Sleeper Service "Answer and Apophthegm"
• (00:17:52) - Sungoose "Stone Cold Walls"
• (00:24:07) - The Reticent "The Concealment (Those Who Don't Want to Wake)"
• (00:31:44) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Alice In Chains' "Dirt"
• (01:04:58) - Can't Wait
• (01:08:59) - Michael's Journey: Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up"
• (01:13:23) - On the Next Episode/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

“Answer and Apophthegm”

Performed by The Sleeper Service

From the album: Canvas

“Stone Cold Walls”

Performed by Sungoose

From the “Reach Out” EP

"The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake)"

Performed by The Reticent

From the forthcoming album: Please

Please Pre-Order

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

• Arch Enemy
• John 5
• Sammy Hagar and the Best of All Worlds Band
• Earshot
• A Sense of Purpose
• An Abstract Illusion
• Ace Frehley
• Limp Bizkit

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Recorded on 10/19/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Every Breath A Thorn”

Performed by Mind:Field

From the album: An Atonement For Existence

Composed by: Marcel Ulbrich

https://mindfieldband.bandcamp.com/

“I Hear the Unspeakable”

Performed by Aramis

From the album: Terralith

Composed by: Nik Hayes

https://aramismetal.bandcamp.com/

"The Beauty (of Caducity)"

Performed by On Stranger Tides

Composed by: On Stranger Tides

Lyrics by: Philipp Hirsch

https://onstrangertides.bandcamp.com/

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:07:06) - Hulu's Into the Void Documentary Series

(00:11:40) - The Art of Discovery

(00:12:13) - Mind:Field "Every Breath A Thorn"

(00:18:36) - Aramis "I Hear the Unspeakable"

(00:24:45) - On Stranger Tides "The Beauty (of Caducity)"

(00:30:20) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Pantera's 1992 release, "Vulgar Display of Power"

(00:59:41) - Question for the Audience

(00:59:52) - Can't Wait

(01:01:02) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Contours' "Do You Love Me"

(01:05:17) - On the Next Episode

(01:05:25) - Contact Info/Outro

Other Band Mentions:

Amorphis

https://amorphis.net/

Elder

https://beholdtheelder.com/

AFI

https://afireinside.net/

Thrice

https://thrice.net/

Coheed and Cambria

https://www.coheedandcambria.com/

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Recorded on 10/05/2025

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Purchase music from Caustic Waves at:

https://causticwaves.bandcamp.com/

HUGE thanks to Caustic Waves for giving us the early listen!

All music written and performed by Neil Thomas. Special thanks to Neil for giving us approval to play clips of each song on the show!

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Recorded on 09/28/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Made Manifest”

Performed by Overtoun

From the album: This Darkness Feels Alive

Composed by: Overtoun

“Dark Forest”

Performed by Innocence Lost

From the album: Oblivion

Composed by: Aloysio Ventura

"Taste of Sorrow"

Performed by Rogue Awakening

Composed by: Zakk Virdee, James Morgan, Ollie Day, Tom Corrigan, Kimberley Voice

Lyrics by: Kimberley Voice

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:13:35) - The Art of Discovery

(00:14:04) - Overtoun "Made Manifest"

(00:19:06) - Innocence Lost "Dark Forest"

(00:26:06) - Rogue Awakening "Taste of Sorrow"

(00:30:46) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Faith No More's 1989 release, "The Real Thing"

(00:56:44) - Question for the Audience

(00:57:07) - Can't Wait

(00:59:55) - Listener Feedback

(01:00:29) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street"

(01:03:30) - On the Next Episode

(01:03:40) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 09/19/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Cherry Violence”

Performed by New Ghost

From the album: A Dagger in Every Tide

Composed by: Tarin Ali, Nic Bowden, Gareth Hughes, Ellie Richards, Joe Richards, Chris Anderson, James Borrowdale

"Hemophage"

Performed by Blakwerk

From the album: Echo Immortalis

Composed by: Blakwerk

"Coffin"

Performed by Buried Within

From the “The Devil Came Knocking” EP

Composed by: Harrison Ashlock, Luke Lytle, Nathaniel Bray, Ryder Robertson, Jackson Melquist

Lyrics by: Harrison Ashlock

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:06:53) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:16) - New Ghost "Cherry Violence"

(00:14:52) - Blakwerk "Hemophage"

(00:20:47) - Buried Within "Coffin"

(00:26:50) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Deftones' new release, "private music"

(00:53:57) - Question for the Audience

(00:54:13) - Can't Wait

(00:56:04) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen"

(00:59:20) - On the Next Episode

(00:59:35) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 09/06/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Absence of Sound”

Performed by VISVA

From the “Some Riffs I Wrote” EP

Composed by: Matias Kuosmanen, Leo Laitinen, Linda Saunanoja, Olavi Rantapuu

Lyrics by: Linda Saunanoja

"Ghost in the Veins"

Performed by Scythe Of Sorrow

Composed by: Piotr Krysiak

Lyrics by: Piotr Kyrsiak

"Returnal"

Performed by Unfathomed

From the “Red Cast Sky” EP

Composed by: Daniel Talvitie, Paul Gutierrez, George Kobty, Tyler Talvitie

Lyrics by: George Kobty, Daniel Talvitie

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:08:27) - The Art of Discovery

(00:08:55) - VISVA "Absence of Sound"

(00:13:28) - Scythe of Sorrow "Ghost in the Veins"

(00:18:49) - Unfathomed "Returnal"

(00:24:45) - Main Topic: Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary!

(01:15:21) - Question for the Audience

(01:15:32) - Can't Wait

(01:18:59) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Billy Ocean's "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car"

(01:22:41) - On the Next Episode

(01:23:53) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 08/23/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Shatter the Visage”

Performed by Mother Of Graves

From the album: “The Periapt of Absence”

Composed by: Mother Of Graves

"All I Need"

Performed by Eve After Fall

From the album: “Endless Trip”

Composed by: Anastasia Radaeva & Aleksey Sokolenko

Lyrics by: Anastasia Radaeva & Aleksey Sokolenko

"Not the Same"

Performed by Haunt

From the forthcoming album: “Ignite”

Composed by: Trevor Church

Lyrics by: Trevor Church

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:05:50) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:17) - Mother of Graves "Shatter the Visage"

(00:13:18) - Eve After Fall "All I Need"

(00:20:58) - Haunt "Not the Same"

(00:25:38) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Ozzy Osbourne's 1980 debut solo release, "Blizzard of Ozz"

(00:52:35) - Question for the Audience

(00:53:17) - Can't Wait

(00:54:28) - Listener Feedback

(00:54:55) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)"

(00:58:01) - On the Next Episode

(00:59:56) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 08/10/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Atonement Part II: Victim Machine"

Performed by Mind:Field

Composed by:  Marcel Ulbrich

Lyrics by:  Marcel Ulbrich

"Burning"

Performed by Coma Rossi

From the album:  “Void”

Composed by:  Gaurav Govilkar

Lyrics by:  Gaurav Govilkar

"Wraith"

Performed by Enthronement

From the “A World Not Made for Us” EP

Composed by:  Sarah Peterson, Joseph Rodriguez, Cory Brunnemann, Alexandro Cortez

Lyrics by:  Sarah Peterson

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:05:33) - Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

(00:10:12) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:48) - Mind:Field “Atonement Part II: Victim Machine”

(00:16:29) - Coma Rossi "Burning"

(00:21:47) - Enthronement "Wraith"

(00:26:50) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Black Sabbath's Second 1970 Release, "Paranoid"

(00:57:08) - Question for the Audience

(00:57:20) - Can't Wait

(00:59:46) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Ben E. King's "Stand By Me"

(01:03:26) - On the Next Episode

(01:03:54) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 07/26/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Bloodlines"

Performed by The Lucidia Project

From “The Twilight Affliction” EP

Composed by: Garrett Caroll, Daniel Williams, Benjamin Jacobs, Chase Baldwin

Lyrics by: Chase Baldwin

"Mazebound"

Performed by LAMIRA

Composed by: Jasper Roelofsen, Theo Matthaios

Lyrics by: Jasper Roelofsen

"Departer"

Performed by Obscure Animals

From the album: “The Dismissive Acknowledgement of A Mutual Existence”

Composed by: David Menendez, JR Kaufman, Patrick Shea, Jesse Blankenship

Lyrics by: JR Kaufman

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:07:04) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:19) - The Lucidia Project "Bloodlines"

(00:12:08) - Lamira "Mazebound"

(00:16:46) - Obscure Animals "Departer"

(00:21:38) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Killswitch Engage's 2002 release, "Alive or Just Breathing"

(00:55:12) - Question for the Audience

(00:55:38) - Can't Wait

(00:57:19) - Listener Feedback

(00:58:11) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Richard Marx's "Should've Known Better"

(01:01:37) - On the Next Episode

(01:01:57) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 07/13/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"All Hope Is Gone"

Performed by Against I

Composed by:  Against I

Lyrics by:  Against I

"ego"

Performed by Megg Jacobs

Composed by:  Jose Gonzalez, Megan Perkins Jacobs

Lyrics by:  Megan Perkins Jacobs

"Disguise"

Performed by panicwaves

Composed by:  Moritz Amrhein, Sandro Rubbers, Timo Hübner, Florian Schwoebel

Lyrics by:  Sandro Rubbers

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:10:06) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:37) - Against I "All Hope Is Gone"

(00:15:10) - Megg Jacobs "ego"

(00:18:51) - panicwaves "Disguise"

(00:23:55) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Steve Vai's 1993 release, "Sex & Religion"

(00:50:00) - Question for the Audience

(00:50:11) - Can't Wait

(00:52:03) - Listener Feedback

(00:53:29) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing WAR's "Why Can't We Be Friends?"

(00:57:23) - On the Next Episode

(00:57:42) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 06/29/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Stay Alive"

Performed by Date Back To Dawn

From the album:  Reminiscence

Composed by:  Date Back To Dawn

Lyrics by:  Date Back To Dawn

Music Publisher:  Sleazy Rider

"On a Hiding to Nothing"

Performed by HalfEarth

From the “On a Hiding to Nothing” EP

Composed by:  Danos Ettrick, Jerry Carbone

Lyrics by:  Danos Ettrick

"Aetos"

Performed by Elidi

Composed by:  Dan Russell

Lyrics by:  Dan Russell

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:10:14) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:29) - Date Back To Dawn "Stay Alive"

(00:13:49) - Half Earth "On a Hiding to Nothing"

(00:17:52) - Elidi "Aetos"

(00:24:47) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Skid Row's 1989 debut release, "Skid Row"

(00:55:27) - Question for the Audience

(00:55:43) - Can't Wait

(00:58:07) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over"

(01:04:18) - On the Next Episode

(01:05:06) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 06/14/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at:  leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 06/14/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: We do get into story spoilers in this week’s album discussion. We also discuss some difficult topics within the story such as murder and rape. Listener discretion is advised.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Slither"

Performed by Awaken The Fire

Composed by: Julius Oksa

Lyrics by: Joonatan Oksa

"Tonight is the Night"

Performed by Bear Or Battleship

Composed by: Bear Or Battleship

"Oslo in July"

Performed by Paths

From the album: “A Cause to Revolt”

Composed by: Joakim Enrique Carlie, Daniel Valle, Lars Andre Gussias, Sam Inchley, Markus Osdal Olsen

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:04:26) - The Art of Discovery

(00:04:43) - Awaken The Fallen "Slither"

(00:09:11) - Bear Or Battleship "Tonight is the Night"

(00:14:59) - Paths "Oslo In July"

(00:20:34) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Coheed And Cambria's 2002 debut release, "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"

(00:50:11) - Question for the Audience

(00:50:23) - Can't Wait

(00:52:54) - Listener Feedback

(00:55:18) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Commodores' "Easy"

(00:58:13) - On the Next Episode

(00:58:37) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 06/01/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Best Of Times"

Performed by Full Throttle

Composed by:  Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill, Evan Samuel Levite

Lyrics by:  Evan Samuel Levite, Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill

"Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"

Performed by Ever Hvrt

Composed by:  Connor Harding, Aaron Cropley, Nathan Stuckey

Lyrics by:  Aaron Cropley, Connor Harding

"Quicksand"

Performed by Caustic Waves

From the album:  “Echoes”

Composed by:  Neil Alexander Thomas

Lyrics by:  Neil Alexander Thomas

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:05:49) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:18) - Full Throttle "Best Of Times"

(00:10:21) - Ever Hvrt "Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"

(00:14:49) - Caustic Waves "Quicksand"

(00:19:37) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Soundgarden's 1994 release, "Superunknown"

(00:57:26) - Question for the Audience

(00:57:37) - Can't Wait

(00:59:19) - Listener Feedback

(01:00:41) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing John Waite's "Missing You"

(01:04:06) - On the Next Episode

(01:04:34) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 05/16/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Purchase music from Bragging Rights at:

https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/

HUGE thanks to Bragging Rights for giving us the early listen!

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Recorded on 05/18/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Delicate Little Thoughts"

Performed by Sin Seer

Composed by:  Trey Saucillo & Cameron McLendon

Lyrics by:  Trey Saucillo

"The Denier"

Performed by My Sundown

From the “Revolution For Sale” EP

Composed by:  Michael Bergner

Lyrics by:  Raphael Bernal Tejedor

"pyrogen"

Performed by Megg Jacobs

Composed by:  Brian Robbins

Lyrics by:  Megan Perkins Jacobs

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:07:05) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:33) - Sin Seer "Delicate Little Thoughts"

(00:11:32) - My Sundown "The Denier"

(00:16:17) - Megg Jacobs "pyrogen"

(00:21:47) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Sammy Hagar's 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"

(00:49:25) - Question for the Audience

(00:49:44) - Can't Wait

(00:53:39) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself"

(00:59:08) - On the Next Episode

(01:00:02) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 05/02/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Very special thanks to traversingboard.com via The Internet Wayback Machine for all of the great analysis of “el cielo”!  

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"A Burial For Giants"

Performed by Bragging Rights

From the album:  “A Personal Curse”

Composed by:  Kevin Edward Davies

"Torn from the Heavens"

Performed by Knight Of The Round

Composed by:  Masayoshi Soken

Lyrics by:  Masayoshi Soken

"Shores (feat. Alex Orta)"

Performed by Derelicts

Composed by:  Clement Martin, Hugo Williame, Marion Durier, Simon Duthilleul-Vannucci, Alex Orta, Charlotte Laloutre, Pierre Croce, Ivan Penkuhn, Eliott Williame

Lyrics by:  Simon Duthilleul-Vannucci, Yann Messemanne

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Bee Listening to This Week?

(00:06:30) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:35) - Bragging Rights "A Burial For Giants"

(00:12:51) - Knight Of The Round "Torn From The Heavens (FFXIV)"

(00:17:52) - Derelicts "Shores (feat. Alex Orta)"

(00:28:03) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down dredg's 2002 release, "el cielo"

(01:22:59) - Question for the Audience

(01:23:35) - Can't Wait

(01:26:44) - Listener Feedback

(01:27:50) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)"

(01:32:01) - On the Next Episode

(01:32:23) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio 

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Recorded on 04/18/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preorder the album on vinyl, cd, or digital at: https://knightoftheround.bandcamp.com/album/refractions

HUGE thanks to Knight Of The Round for giving us the early listen!

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Recorded on 04/19/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Battle at Marthon"

Performed by Overlorde

From the album:  “Awaken the Fury”

Composed by:  Overlorde

"Scarlet"

Performed by Let It Rot

Composed by:  Alex Rocky Tores & Brandon T Hartman

Lyrics by:  Brandon T Hartman

"Eileen The Weary Crow"

Performed by Beyond The Veil

From the album:  “The Hunter’s Fate”

Composed by:  Jimmy Zieger, Adam Altemus, & Michael Bach

Lyrics by:  Michael Bach

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:11:21) - The Art of Discovery

(00:11:55) - Overlorde "Battle At Marathon"

(00:18:31) - Let It Rot "Scarlet"

(00:23:47) - Beyond The Veil "Eileen The Weary Crow"

(00:28:31) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Rainbow's 1975 debut release, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"

(00:58:54) - Question for the Audience

(00:59:25) - Can't Wait

(01:02:40) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"

(01:07:15) - On the Next Episode

(01:07:43) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 04/11/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"As Tight as Phantoms Hold"

Performed by Beriedir

From the album:  “Liminal Spaces”

Composed by:  Stefano Nusperli, Francesco Ideo, Simone Bacchi Mottin, Ciro Salvi, Daniele Cantaboni

"All We Have is Yesterday"

Performed by Devil May Care

Composed by:  Antonio Bergas Romero

Lyrics by:  Veronica Gonzalez Rodriguez

"The Age of the Pariah"

Performed by Beyond The Pale

From the album:  “Monument in Time”

Composed by:  Johnny Derechos, Frank van Boven, Janneke De Rooy, Boudewijn de Kraaij, Jeroen van Donselaar, Geoggrey Maas

Lyrics by:  Janneke De Rooy

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:06:19) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:49) - Beriedir "As Tight as Phantoms Hold"

(00:11:30) - Devil May Care "All We Have is Yesterday"

(00:15:31) - Beyond The Pale "The Age of the Pariah"

(00:21:26) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Periphery's 2016 release, "Periphery III:  Select Difficulty"

(01:07:06) - Question for the Audience

(01:07:43) - Can't Wait

(01:10:58) - Listener Feedback

(01:14:10) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti"

(01:18:29) - On the Next Episode

(01:18:56) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 03/21/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea"

Performed by Beware The Gong

From the album:  “Eternal Rain”

Composed by:  ngaothr’gnaxz & yoz’edhr’zhuss

"Gemini"

Performed by Deeproot

Composed by:  Morgan de Wendt, Casper Leijen, Max Stolwijk, & Siem Radder

Lyrics by:  Sten Govers

"Passive Fire"

Performed by Ætheric

Composed by:  Nicholas Wilks & Jesse Turner

Lyrics by:  Jesse Turner & Nicholas Wilks

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:06:11) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:43) - Beware The Gong “The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea”

(00:12:39) - Deeproot "Gemini"

(00:16:50) - Ætheric “Passive Fire”

(00:22:44) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Van Halen's 1978 Debut Release, "Van Halen"

(01:06:37) - Question for the Audience

(01:06:47) - Can't Wait

(01:09:32) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode"

(01:15:02) - On the Next Episode

(01:15:22) - Contact Info/Outro 

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 03/07/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Soul Killer"

Performed by The Lucidia Project

Composed by:  Daniel Williams, Chris Polasky, Benjamin Ezekiel Jacobs, Chase Cody Baldwin

Lyrics by:  Chase Cody Baldwin, Benjamin Ezekiel Jacobs

"Feet Of Clay"

Performed by Bragging Rights

From the album:  "Small Gods"

Composed by:  Kevin Edward Davies

Lyrics by:  Kevin Edward Davies

"Chaos Redefined"

Performed by Duo Latera

From the “Chaos Redefined” EP

Composed by:  Rick and Freddie

Lyrics by:  Freddie

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:12:07) - The Art of Discovery

(00:12:37) - The Lucidia Project "Soul Killer"

(00:18:26) - Bragging Rights "Feet of Clay"

(00:23:27) - Duo Latera "Chaos Redefined"

(00:28:45) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Rush's 1976 Release, "2112"

(01:02:57) - Question for the Audience

(01:03:08) - Can't Wait

(01:06:58) - Listener Feedback

(01:10:35) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Corey Hart's "Never Surrender"

(01:14:19) - On The Next Episode

(01:15:28) - Contact Info/Outro 

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 02/22/2025

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Misery"

Performed by Coldlung

From the “Habit” EP

Composed by: Sam Brown, Max Brown, Tyler Chambers, Wolf Millier, Jesseb O'donnell

Lyrics by: Sam Brown, Max Brown, Tyler Chambers, Wolf Millier, Jesseb O'donnell

"Regenerate"

Performed by Caustic Waves

From the album: Full Circle

Composed by: Neil Alexander Thomas

Lyrics by: Neil Alexander Thomas

"Sign of the Times"

Performed by Vision Video

From the album: Modern Horror

Composed by:  Dustin Gannon

Lyrics by:  Dustin Gannon

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:06:50) - The Art of Discovery

(00:07:21) - Coldlung "Misery"

(00:13:07) - Caustic Waves "Regenerate"

(00:18:35) - Vision Video "Sign of the Times"

(00:23:58) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Sevendust's 2003 Release, "Seasons"

(01:14:02) - Question for the Audience

(01:14:36) - Can't Wait

(01:17:42) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing The Jackson 5's "Who's Lovin' You"

(01:23:04) - On The Next Episode

(01:23:14) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

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Recorded on 02/07/2025

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Recorded on 02/09/2025

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Recorded on 02/09/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Empire of the Necromancers"

Performed by Ashenheart

From the “Tales From Eternal Dusk” EP

Composed by: Amanda Kauffman and Steve Wiener

Lyrics by:  Alex Loach

"Cult of Reapers"

Performed by Ways To The Grave

From the "Cult Of Reapers" EP

Composed by:  Tom Lundin

Lyrics by: Tom Lundin

"Monachopsis"

Performed by Torrential Rain

From the album: Digital Dreams

Composed by:  Christopher Klaus Danner

Lyrics by:  Christopher Klaus Danner

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:08:37) - The Art of Discovery

(00:09:09) - Ashenheart "Empire of the Necromancers"

(00:16:48) - Ways To The Grave "Cult of Reapers"

(00:22:07) - Torrential Rain "Monachopsis"

(00:29:15) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Queen's 1974 Release, "Sheer Heart Attack"

(01:14:05) - Question for the Audience

(01:14:31) - Can't Wait

(01:18:46) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"

(01:23:58) - On the Next Episode

(01:24:27) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know!

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Recorded on 01/24/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Fear Is The Little Death That Brings Total Obliteration"

Performed by meanue

From the “The Divine, Evolution, Extinction, And Other Modern Prophecies, Vol.1” EP

Composed by:  Kevin Sipla

Lyrics by:  Kevin Sipla

"Red (Spectrum Edition)"

Performed by Am I In Trouble?

From the album: Spectrum

Composed by:  Steve Wiener

"The Devil’s Masquerade"

Performed by Timeless Rage

Composed by:  Michael Benk, Nicolaj Ruhnow, Christian Pirch

Lyrics by:  Nicolaj Ruhnow

“Monarch”

Performed by Nirensimt

Composed by: Nirensimt

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:05:05) - The Art of Discovery

(00:05:39) - meanue "Fear Is The Little Death That Brings Total Obliteration"

(00:11:45) - Am I In Trouble? "Red (Spectrum Edition)"

(00:18:46) - Timeless Rage "The Devil's Masquerade"

(00:23:53) - Nirensimt "Monarch"

(00:30:57) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Beatles' 1963 debut studio release, "Please Please Me"

(01:20:31) - Question for the Audience

(01:20:59) - Can't Wait

(01:25:44) - Michael's Journey: Dicussing Edwin Starr's "War"

(01:31:28) - On the Next Episode

(01:31:44) - Contact Info/Outro

A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know!

We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

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Recorded on 01/10/2025

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Method Acting"

Performed by Monosphere

From the album: Sentience

Composed by: Rodney Fuchs & Marlon Palm

Lyrics by: Kevin Ernst

"Firestone"

Performed by Avelion

Composed by: Alessandro Ponzi, Lenoardo Freggi, Riccardo Rizzarelli, Oreste Giacomini, Danilo Arisi

"Heart's Resonance"

Performed by Virtual Symmetry

From the album: Veils Of Illumination

Composed by: Marco Pastorino, Valerio Villa

Lyrics by: Vaerlio Villa

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery

(00:05:44) - Monosphere "Method Acting"

(00:12:58) - Avelion "Firestone"

(00:19:53) - Virtual Symmetry "Heart's Resonance"

(00:28:30) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Loathe's 2020 release, "I Let It In And It Took Everything"

(01:09:15) - Question for the Audience

(01:10:28) - Can't Wait

(01:11:45) - Listener Feedback

(01:12:55) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Etta James' "At Last"

(01:16:15) - On the Next Episode

(01:17:00) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 12/28/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Raise Your Voices"

Performed by Hike The Peak (featuring Heathcliff)

From the album: Only The True Fly Free

Composed by: Lee Byatt

Lyrics by: Stefan Fischer, Sebastian Kriegl, Andy Poppek, Bernie Heathcliff

"The Blackest Night"

Performed by Against I

From the album: Songs For The Dying

Composed by: Fredrik Keith Croona, Mathias Back, Anders Ström

"One Night In Your Next Life (Lost In Time)"

Performed by Galaxy Parade

From the "I'll Always Be Around" EP

Composed by: Galaxy Parade

"Heptagon"

Performed by Across Oceans

From the "Pacifica" EP

Composed by: Neema Sahebi, Joseph Francs Ryan, Benjamin Ramjan

Lyrics by: Joseph Francis Ryan

"The P Is Silent"

Performed by Glory Fell

From the album: Season's Grievings

Composed by: Sean McGovern, Mike Brauch, Sam Stulce, Brendan Corley, Nathaniel Syrcle

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:07) - The Art of Discovery - Top 5 Discoveries of 2024

(00:03:59) - Hike The Peak "Raise Your Voices" (featuring Heathcliff)

(00:08:30) - Against I "The Blackest Night"

(00:14:48) - Galaxy Parade "One Night In Your Next Life (Lost In Time)"

(00:19:29) - Across Oceans "Heptagon"

(00:27:24) - Honorable Mentions

(00:30:36) - Glory Fell "The P Is Silent"

(00:38:19) - Main Topic:  Top 5 Records Of 2024

(01:17:05) - Question for the Audience

(01:18:36) - Can't Wait

(01:30:20) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)"

(01:38:09) - On the Next Episode

(01:38:19) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 12/21/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Perihelion"

Performed by These Cursed Hands

From the album: Intelligent (RE)Design

Composed by: Von-Aldrynne Eslava, Travis Cody, Wesley Griswold

"All Good Old Days Rest In Limbo"

Performed by Meanue

Composed by: Kevin Sipla

"Bound In Blood"

Performed by Against I

From the album: Songs for the Dying

Composed by: Fredrik Keith Croona, Mathias Back, Anders Ström

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:10:26) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:56) - These Cursed Hands "Perihelion"

(00:17:07) - Meanue "All Good Old Days Rest In Limbo"

(00:22:45) - Against I "Bound In Blood"

(00:29:20) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Opeth's new release, "The Last Will And Testament"

(01:13:51) - Question for the Audience

(01:14:45) - Can't Wait

(01:16:36) - Listener Feedback

(01:17:13) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing George Michael's "Freedom '90"

(01:21:42) - On the Next Episode

(01:22:06) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 12/06/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"Eraser"

Performed by Duo Latera featuring Darkwavemetal

From the "Destructor" EP

Composed by: Duo Latera and Darkwavemetal

"Blessings"

Performed by panicwaves

From the "Roots" EP

Composed by: Sandro Rubbers, Florian Schwobel, Nico Vaeen, Timo Hubner

"Feeder of Chaos"

Performed by Misery Oath

From the album: "A Darker Path"

Composed by: Lars Daniel Berlin

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:12:13) - The Art of Discovery

(00:12:49) - Duo Latera "Eraser" ft. Darkwavemetal

(00:18:41) - panicwaves "Blessings"

(00:23:58) - Misery Oath "Feeder of Chaos"

(00:29:15) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Devin Townsend's new release, "PowerNerd"

(01:10:27) - Question for the Audience

(01:11:34) - Can't Wait

(01:13:39) - Listener Feedback

(01:17:34) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Supreme's "Stop! In the Name of Love"

(01:21:42) - On the Next Episode

(01:22:30) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 11/15/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

"A Hymn For The End"

Performed by Against I

Composed by: Against I

"Obscene"

Performed by Glvsscvge

Composed by: Joshua Bellos

Lyrics by: Joshua Bellos

"I'll Always Be Around"

Performed by Galaxy Parade

From the "I'll Always Be Around" EP

Composed by: Galaxy Parade

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:08:28) - The Art of Discovery

(00:08:54) - Against I "A Hymn For The End"

(00:13:04) - Glvsscvge "Obscene"

(00:18:32) - Galaxy Parade "I'll Always Be Around"

(00:23:19) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Crow Soundtrack (1994)

(01:30:12) - Question for the Audience

(01:35:36) - Can't Wait

(01:37:26) - Listener Feedback

(01:40:05) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash"

(01:45:16) - On the Next Episode

(01:46:04) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 11/01/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer: Parental supervision is advised for this episode. While we always strive to keep this show kid friendly, it is impossible to discuss this episode’s album without getting into some adult themes. We will be touching on matters of sex, abusive relationships, and drug and alcohol addiction.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:33) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Tool's 1996 release, "Ænima" Part 2

(00:45:38) - Question for the Audience

(00:50:46) - Can't Wait

(00:54:42) - Listener Feedback

(00:55:29) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Aretha Franklin's "Respect"

(01:03:30) - On the Next Episode

(01:04:19) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 10/18/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer:  Parental supervision is advised for this episode.  While we always strive to keep this show kid friendly, it is impossible to discuss this episode’s album without getting into some adult themes.  We will be touching on matters of sex, abusive relationships, and drug and alcohol addiction.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"Ghost"

Performed by Evo Vanne

Composed by: Evo Vanne

"Augmented Human"

Performed by Sloen

Composed by: Sloen T

"Rashes"

Performed by Authors of Fate

From the album, "Seat's Taken"

Composed by: Authors of Fate

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:11:41) - The Art of Discovery

(00:12:14) - Evo Vanne "Ghost"

(00:15:43) - Sloen "Augmented Human"

(00:21:28) - Authors of Fate "Rashes"

(00:26:18) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Tool's 1996 release, "Ænima" Part 1

(01:12:18) - Part 1 Finale Message/Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 10/18/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"Follow the Bunny"

Performed by Infina

Composed by: David Wilkerson, Fred Valencia, Dennis Pender

Lyrics by: David Wilkerson, Fred Valencia

"Structure Of Demise"

Performed by Charonyx

From the "Persistent Soul" EP

Composed by: Max Barber

Lyrics by: Max Barber

"Bloodfuel"

Performed by Across Oceans

From the "Pacifica" EP

Composed by: Neema Sahebi, Joseph Francis Ryan, Benjamin Ramjan

Lyrics by: Joseph Francis Ryan

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:17:40) - The Art of Discovery

(00:18:10) - Infina "Follow The Bunny"

(00:23:25) - Charonyx "Structure Of Demise"

(00:29:15) - Across Oceans "Bloodfuel"

(00:35:16) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Alice Cooper's 1973 release, "Billion Dollar Babies"

(01:14:40) - Question for the Audience

(01:16:10) - Can't Wait

(01:19:10) - Listener Feedback

(01:19:34) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Dion's "Runaround Sue"

(01:24:56) - On the Next Episode

(01:25:21) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 10/04/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"The World Burns"

Performed by Embers Ignite

From the Visions Of A Dying World EP

Composed by: Rick Hayward

"See You When I See You"

Performed by Xenakis Minor

From the XM1 EP

Composed by: Alexandria Ipsis and Benjamin Viator

"Architect Of Ruin"

Performed by Mind:Field

Composed by: Mind:Field

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:08:54) - The Art of Discovery

(00:09:29) - Embers Ignite "The World Burns"

(00:14:05) - Xenakis Minor "See You When I See You"

(00:30:21) - Mind:Field "Architect of Ruin"

(00:36:10) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Metallica's 1984 release, "Ride The Lightning"

(01:02:55) - Question for the Audience

(01:04:43) - Can't Wait

(01:08:06) - Listener Feedback

(01:08:53) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Frank Sinatra's "It Was A Very Good Year"

(01:15:14) - On the Next Episode

(01:15:49) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 9/20/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"It's Over, Mannequin!"

Performed by Glory Fell

From the album: Season's Grievings

Composed by: Sean McGovern, Mike Brauch, Sam Stulce, Brendan Corley, Nathaniel Syrcle

"Ghosts"

Performed by Hike The Peak featuring John Harcus

From the album: Only The True Fly Free

Composed by: Lee Byatt and John Harcus

"Reach"

Performed by EverFelt

From the EverFelt EP

Composed by: EverFelt

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:05:33) - The Art of Discovery

(00:06:51) - Gloryfell "It's Over, Mannequin!"

(00:13:14) - Hike The Peak (featuring John Harcus) - "Ghosts"

(00:17:52) - EverFelt "Reach"

(00:26:13) - Main Topic: Breaking Down 36 Crazyfists' 2006 Release, "Rest Inside The Flames"

(00:55:02) - Question for the Audience

(00:55:18) - Can't Wait

(00:59:02) - Listener Feedback

(01:00:11) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Temptations' "My Girl"

(01:04:03) - On the Next Episode

(01:05:24) - Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 9/13/2024

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Songs featured in The Art of Discovery segment:

"The Sleeping Shades 1: K-186f"

Performed by Scorched Moon

From the album: Obsidia

Composed by: Alfred "Trapper" Lanthier, Michael Sanders, Jade Edge, Matthew Boatwright, and Alberto Abreus

"Edge of Insantiy"

Performed by Message From A Raven

From the Fall From Grace EP

Composed by: Message From A Raven

"Blessed By The Grim"

Performed by Triton

Composed by: Raeansh Negi, Hijazi Zaiton, Dion Mathew Greenwood

Lyrics by: Nathan Pravin & Dion Mathew Greenwood

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:00:32) - Interview with Leia

(00:04:02) - What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:07:50) - The Art of Discovery

(00:10:15) - Scorched Moon "The Sleeping Shades 1: K-186f"

(00:14:29) - Message From A Raven "Edge of Insanity"

(00:20:34) - Triton "Blessed By The Grim"

(00:26:13) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Led Zeppelin's 1969 release, "II"

(01:01:23) - Question for the Audience

(01:02:02) - Can't Wait

(01:05:06) - Listener Feedback

(01:05:32) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"

(01:11:42) - On the Next Episode

(01:12:41) - Contact Info/Outro

We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at leitmovepod@gmail.com. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:

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Recorded on 9/01/2024

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We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at leitmovepod@gmail.com. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174
• X: @leitmovepod
• Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.social
• Instagram: @leitmovepod
• Threads: @leitmovepod

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Recorded on 09/01/2024

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(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:08:33) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Van Halen's 1986 release, "5150"

(01:00:16) - Question for the Audience

(01:00:57) - Can't Wait

(01:01:40) - Listener Feedback

(01:02:22) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

(01:05:22) - On the Next Episode

(01:06:51) - Contact Info/Outro

We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at leitmovepod@gmail.com. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174
• X: @leitmovepod
• Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.social
• Instagram: @leitmovepod
• Threads: @leitmovepod

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Recorded on 8/16/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:05:42) - Our (Current) Top 5 Records of All Time

(00:55:16) - Question for the Audience

(00:55:48) - Can't Wait: New Music Coming Soon that We're Looking Forward To

(01:04:17) - Michael's Journey: Discovering a Song from the Past

(01:06:45) - On the Next Episode

(01:09:06) - Contact Info/Outro

We want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at leitmovepod@gmail.com. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174
• X: @leitmovepod
• Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.social
• Instagram: @leitmovepod
• Threads: @leitmovepod

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*Please note we did have some technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. You will notice an echo when Michael speaks and, at times, his audio is very low. We did do what we could to fix it in post but it's still not perfect. We will do our best to correct this issue moving forward.

Recorded on 08/02/2024

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.