Metalcore Nerds: A Music Podcast About Pop Culture
Metalcore Nerds is a music podcast with a twist. Members of your favorite bands join music industry veteran Sean Mott to discuss their favorite corners of pop culture. Whether it's TV, movies, video games, the MCU, Star Wars, DC, or even Magic: The Gathering, Metalcore Nerds covers all levels of fandom with bands, both big and small, that dominate the alternative music space.
Kage Archer
Teenage phenom Kage Archer joins the show to talk about his love for horror movies, plans to play live, dream tour lineups & more!
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Song of the Week: Dear Adversary - "Born For Nails"
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Chaney Crabb: Entheos
Fresh off the release of their new album Empty On The Inside, Chaney Crabb of Entheos joins the show to talk about pivotal ways she found heavy music, Limewire mix-ups, the dangers of social media, Nathan Fielder, & more!
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Song of the Week: Without Guile - "Diverge"
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Stephanie Economou (Composer for HBO's Lanterns)
This week, the composer of the hit HBO series Lanterns, Stephanie Economou, joins the show to talk about System Of A Down, getting into death metal, landing the job for Lanterns, and much more!
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Song of the Week: Dosser - "Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake"
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Frankie Pierri: Monsters
Monsters are back with a new EP and comeback shows. In celebration of that, Frankie Pierre joins the show to talk about Star Wars, the MCU, Widow's Bay, Neighbors, Nathan Fielder, anime, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Set Your Goals - "Big Couch"
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Jerod Boyd: Miss May I
With a new Miss May I album dropping this week, Jerod Boyd joins the show to talk about Magic: The Gathering taking over metalcore, anime, crazy popcorn buckets, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Oversize - "Separate"
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Ray Hawthorne returns
Ray Hawthorne returns to the show to talk about The Whisper Man, Columbo, test screenings, movie theater stories from when he was a kid, and much more!
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Song of the Week: Black Mask - "Tormented"
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Jake Luhrs: August Burns Red
Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red joins the show to talk about his love for Bruce Willis, Tropic Thunder, Taylor Sheridan's series, his acting aspirations, & much more!
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Song of the Week: Pain Of Truth - "Fed By Fear"
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Franz Stefanik: Dead Tired
Franz Stefanik of Dead Tired joins the show to talk about the magic of movies, graphic novels, Widow's Bay, Akira, The Odyssey & so much more!
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Song of the Week: Catch Your Breath - "Red Alert"
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Ian Parra
Ian Parra returns to the show to talk about Netflix movies, Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday hype, the new X-Men cast, and more!
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Song of the Week: Live Well - "KIDS"
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Hawthorne Heights
Matt & JT of Hawthorne Heights join the show to talk about the loss of discovering bands with physical media, how Spotify and social media have changed the music scene, and a deep dive into who will take over as the future headliners of rock music.
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Song of the Week: If Not For Me - "Prey For Me"
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Tyler Ennis (Of Virtue) returns
Joining us from the road, Tyler Ennis from Of Virtue returns to the show to talk about how massive this year is for movies, Ted Lasso's return, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, & so much more!
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Song of the Week: Ray Hawthorne - "Habits"
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Chris Kelly: Hillhaven
Chris Kelly of Hillhaven joins the show to talk about Batman, Star Wars, Christoper Nolan's The Odyssey, product vs art, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Enox - "Polarize"
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Harrison Gordon
One of Hopeless Records' hot new signings, Harrison Gordon, joins the show to talk about comic books, shows that changed his life, songwriting, & more!
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Song of the Week: Cartel - "Deadbeat Drag"
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Bear McCreary
The man behind the music of such things as The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Battlestar Galactica & so much more, Bear McCreary joins the show to talk about getting into pop culture and music, his new album The Singularity: Ekleipsis, collaborating with alternative music legends and more!
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Song of the Week: Wounded Touch - "A Weapon In God's Country"
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Advents
Ahead of their debut album, A Bitter Truth You Can't Undo, Joe & Tyler of Advents join the show to talk about MP3 players and old ways of finding music, Spider-Noir, Avengers: Doomsday, some of the greatest shows of all time, & more!
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Song of the Week: Good Terms - "Hard Call"
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Cody Frain: If Not For Me & Theoria Records
Cody Frain of If Not For Me & Theoria Records joins the show to talk about Bring Me The Horizon's new deathcore song, running an independent label in 2026, how A.I. is affecting the music industry, The Boys' final season, & more!
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Song of the Week: What Lies Below - "Monolith"
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Andy Williams: Atomic Rule
The incomparable Andy Williams joins the show to talk about his new band Atomic Rule, adjusting to changes in the music industry, playing legendary venues, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Everbloom ft. Aaron Gillespie - "if thoughts could kill i'd be dead by now"
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A Static Lullaby
Joe, Kyler & Nick of A Static Lullaby join the show to talk about their first video game consoles, Apple TV, horror books & TV shows, Dexter, & so much more!
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Song of the Week: The Doppler Effect - "Reckless"
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Matt Maguire (Sawborg Destructo): GWAR
This week, we take a look into one of GWAR's minds! Matt Maguire, aka Sawborg Destructo, joins the show to talk about pro wrestling, practical effects, Letterboxd reviews, Godzilla, & more!
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Song of the Week: Laid Low "Obscura"
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Trey Williams: Dying Fetus
Trey Williams of Dying Fetus joins the show to talk about comic books, paintball, working out, Crowbar, & much more!
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Song of the Week: Empires In Orbit "Mother!"
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Douglas Robinson: The Sleeping & Held.
Douglas Robinson of The Sleeping & Held. joins the show to talk about the vision of their new record Grey, his all-time favorite movies, going to the movie theaters alone, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Your Spirit Dies "Whispers In Omen"
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Rick Jimenez (Extinction AD & This Is Hell) returns
Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD & This Is Hell returns to the show to talk about Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Avengers: Doomsday hype, and more!
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Song of the Week: Extinction AD "Center of Zero"
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Andrés Aparicio
Ahead of his new album, Purgatoryland, Andrés joins the show to talk about comics, anime, the biggest movies of 2026, The Acolyte & more!
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Song of the Week: Andrés "Mr. Meantime"
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Meredith Henderson (VCTMS) returns
VCTMS is back with new music! Meredith Henderson joins the show to talk about horror influences for the band, her favorite movies of all time, the best Spider-Man movies, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Never Rest Ft. Adam On Earth "Juggernaut"
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Travis Miguel (Atreyu) returns
With their new album, The End Is Not the End, now out, Travis Miguel of Atreyu returns to the show to talk about Star Wars, Shrinking, Maul: Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again & much more!
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Song of the Week: Execution Day ft. Take The Name "BAND-AIDS ON BULLET HOLES"
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Chris Barnes: Six Feet Under
The legend himself, Chris Barnes, joins the show to talk about physical media, Ace Ventura, how he started working with comic artist Vincent Locke, the meaning behind the new Six Feet Under album Next To Die, and more!
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Song of the Week: The Last Ten Seconds of Life "Rat Trap"
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Charlie Rolfe: As Everything Unfolds
Fresh off the release of their new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, Charlie Rolfe of As Everything Unfolds joins the show to talk about movies that inspired the album, Dune, the rise and fall of the MCU, Project Hail Mary, & so much more!
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Song of the Week: Graphic Nature "Faceless"
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Adam "Woody" Woodford (Polar UK) returns
Joining the four-timer guest club, Adam "Woody" Woodford of Polar returns to the show to talk about growing up with skateboarding & hardcore shows, the revival of reading books, Pluribus, Your Friends & Neighbors & more!
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Song of the Week: Advents "Hate Myself"
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Danny "Stills" Stillman: Drop Dead, Gorgeous
Drop Dead, Gorgeous is back and better than ever! Danny Stillman joins the show to talk about crafting their music videos, war movies, Star Wars, expectations vs reality, and much more!
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Song of the Week: Of Virtue "The Art of Love"
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Hunter Young: Moodring & Psycho-Frame
Hunter Young of Moodring & Psycho-Frame joins the show for a very honest conversation about anime, fan misconceptions, blood raves, comeback tours, why Christopher Nolan & Denis Villeneuve are the GOATs, and much more!
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Song of the Week: Iron Discipline "The Fate of Arrogance"
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Rob Damiani: DON BROCO
Rob Damiani of DON BROCO joins the show to talk about working with Nickelback, his favorite comic book movies of all time, Invincible Season 4, & so much more!
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Song of the Week: UnityTX "Lucid"
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John Goblikon: Nekrogoblikon
Have you ever wondered what TV & movies goblins watch!? John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon joins the show to talk about Godzilla, Scream 7, Pluribus & more!
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Song of the Week: Erra "Black Cloud"
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Mikey Arthur (The Gloom In The Corner) returns
Celebrating the release of their new record Royal Discordance, Mikey of The Gloom in the Corner returns to the show to talk about Halo, Fallout, whether Blade will ever come out, why books are usually better, & much more!
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Song of the Week: The Gloom In The Corner "You Didn't Like Me Then (You Won't Like Me Now)"
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Nate Cell: Mirrorcell
With their new album Long Nights In Lovescape out now, Nate Cell from Mirrorcell joins the show to talk about his love for VHS tapes, standing out as a band, Predator: Badlands, our shared love for romcoms, and so much more!
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Song of the Week: Mirrorcell "Glitter"
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Mike Hranica: The Devil Wears Prada
Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada joins the show to talk about the band's new approach with Flowers, what pop culture has inspired his lyrics, what he does to unwind at home and on tour, his current favorite TV shows, and much more!
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Song of the Week: Weeping Wound "Digital Cell"
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Zac Mayfield: Dayseeker & Oh, Sleeper
This week Zac Mayfield of Dayseeker and Oh, Sleeper joins the show to talk about his love for video games, staying connected on tour, the importance of mental health being explored in current pop culture, & so much more!
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Song of the Week: Dayseeker "Pale Moonlight"
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Brian McShea: Good Terms
Right before they head out on their first headline tour, Brian McShea of Good Terms joins the show to talk about the albums that inspired the band, Star Wars, the Fast and Furious franchise, how the success of the Avatar movies is a conspiracy, & much more!
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Song of the Week: Good Terms "All In"
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John Robert Centorrino: Crystal Lake, My Bitter End, ex-The Last Ten Seconds of Life
Fresh off the release of their new album The Weight Of Sound, John of Crystal Lake joins the show to talk about the insane guest-vocal spots on the record, how Mrs. Doubtfire changed his life, and his favorite current movies, TV shows, and albums!
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Top Ten Movies of 2025 w/ Nate Vickers
Movies in 2025 were dominated by horror, original ideas, blockbusters that defied the typical formulas, and incredibly human stories. Nate Vickers joins Sean to rank their top ten favorite movies of last year.
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Top Ten TV Shows of 2025 w/ TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom
Was 2025 one of the best years for TV in history? We think so. TJ of Agents of Fandom joins Sean to rank their top ten favorite TV shows of the year. What shows would make your list!?
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