A father and son listen to, review, and discuss music from the past and present. We will take a deep dive into our favorite records, talk our favorite artists, give our recommendations, and maybe someday do some interviews with the musicians that inspire us.
If you like classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock/metal, movie scores, video game scores, or just music in general we invite you to join us on our journey!
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A father and son listen to, review, and discuss music from the past and present. We will take a deep dive into our favorite records, talk our favorite artists, give our recommendations, and maybe someday do some interviews with the musicians that inspire us.
If you like classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock/metal, movie scores, video game scores, or just music in general we invite you to join us on our journey!
Shoot us a message at leitmovepod@gmail.com and we will read it on air! Please keep it clean.
Subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform! Like and subscribe on YouTube!
Leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!
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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CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode's main discussion (Top 5 Records of 2025) includes an analysis of an album with sensitive subject matter, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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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CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide, related to the subject matter of The Reticent's album “please". Listener discretion is advised.
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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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!
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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[BONUS EPISODE] ADVANCE REVIEW! Dive headfirst into the crushing new sound of Bragging Rights' upcoming record, Carpe Jugulum. We were given an early listen to this sludge infused progressive death metal release and are delivering our brutal, in-depth review right now. Discover your next favorite heavy act and find out if this record truly seizes the throat of the underground metal landscape!
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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Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!
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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This week, we're diving deep into the dark, masterful sound of Alice In Chains’ 1992 grunge masterpiece, Dirt! We break down why this album remains a heavy music benchmark.
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!
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
OTHER BAND MENTIONS:
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Recorded on 10/19/2025
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We're breaking down Pantera’s 1992 release, “Vulgar Display of Power”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Contours’ “Do You Love Me” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
Elder
AFI
Thrice
Coheed and Cambria
https://www.coheedandcambria.com/
A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio
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We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
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Recorded on 10/05/2025
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We got an early chance to check out the new record from Caustic Waves, "Echoes", and we're providing our thoughts on it!
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!
A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio
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We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
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Recorded on 09/28/2025
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We're breaking down Faith No More’s 1989 release, “The Real Thing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
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 a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
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Recorded on 09/19/2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're breaking down Deftones’ new release, “private music”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!
We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
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Recorded on 09/06/2025
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We're celebrating our one year anniversary by revisiting Michael’s Top 5 Records of All time and revisiting a few records to see if his feeling about them has changed! We have some fun statistics about the last year, talk a bit about our history with music, the impetus for this show, and what the future of the show may hold. We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!
We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!
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Recorded on 08/23/2025
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We're breaking down Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 debut solo release, “Blizzard of Ozz”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!
We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!
Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout!
Recorded on 08/10/2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're breaking down Black Sabbath’s second 1970 release, “Paranoid”! We also take a moment to remember Ozzy Osbourne. All of our regular segments are here as well, including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
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Recorded on 07/26/2025
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We're breaking down Killswitch Engage’s 2002 release, “Alive or Just Breathing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Richard Marx’s “Should’ve Known Better” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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.
We're breaking down Steve Vai’s 1993 release, “Sex & Religion”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss WAR’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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.
We're breaking down Skid Row’s 1989 debut release, “Skid Row”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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
Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!
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Recorded on 06/14/2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special bonus episode, we are talking about our experience attending the Infinite Arc Tour (featuring Periphery, Mastodon, and Coheed and Cambria)!
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.
We're breaking down Coheed And Cambria’s 2002 debut release, “The Second Stage Turbine Blade”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Commodores’ “Easy” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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.
We're breaking down Soundgarden’s 1994 release, "Superunknown"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss John Waite’s “Missing You” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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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We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!
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Recorded on 05/16/2025
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.