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Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Mike Ficklin
42 episodes
1 week ago

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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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!


Follow us on social media:

Facebook


Instagram


Threads


Bluesky


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

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Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 33 - Alice In Chains "Dirt"

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!


  • (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


CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT US

  • Connect With Us & Follow the Show: https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z
  • We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!
  • Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!
  • Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message!


Recorded on 10/19/2025


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

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1 week ago
1 hour 15 minutes 17 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 32 - Pantera "Vulgar Display of Power"

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

https://amorphis.net/


Elder

https://beholdtheelder.com/


AFI

https://afireinside.net/


Thrice

https://thrice.net/


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 

 

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 10/05/2025


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

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 7 minutes 6 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Bonus Episode 7 - Caustic Waves "Echoes"

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

 

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 09/28/2025


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

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1 month ago
25 minutes 30 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 31 - Faith No More "The Real Thing"

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!

 

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 09/19/2025


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

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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 27 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 30 - Deftones "private music"

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!

 

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 09/06/2025


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

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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 24 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 29 - One Year Anniversary Spectacular!

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!

 

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 08/23/2025


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

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2 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 13 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 28 - Ozzy Osbourne "Blizzard of Ozz"

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.

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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 43 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 27 - Black Sabbath "Paranoid"

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

 

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 07/26/2025


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

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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 44 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 26 - Killswitch Engage "Alive or Just Breathing"

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 

 

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 07/13/2025


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

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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 45 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 25 - Steve Vai "Sex & Religion"

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 

 

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 06/29/2025


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

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4 months ago
59 minutes 35 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 24 - Skid Row "Skid Row"

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 

 

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Recorded on 06/14/2025


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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 16 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Bonus Episode 6 - The Infinite Arc Tour

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


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4 months ago
25 minutes 36 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 23 - Coheed And Cambria "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"

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 

 

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 06/01/2025


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5 months ago
1 hour 24 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 22 - Soundgarden "Superunknown"

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 

 

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 05/16/2025


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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 29 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Bonus Episode 5 - Bragging Rights "A Personal Curse"

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Bragging Rights, "A Personal Curse", and we're providing our thoughts on it!

 

Purchase music from Bragging Rights at:

https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/

 

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

 

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 05/18/2025


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5 months ago
19 minutes 24 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 21 - Sammy Hagar "Standing Hampton"

We're breaking down Sammy Hagar’s 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss The Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself” and Michael receives his next assignment!

 

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 

 

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

 

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Recorded on 05/02/2025


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6 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 20 - dredg "el cielo"

We're breaking down dredg’s 2002 release, "el cielo"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want) and Michael receives his next assignment!

 

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 

 

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 04/18/2025


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6 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 15 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Bonus Episode 4 - Knight Of The Round "Refractions"

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Knight Of The Round, "Refractions", and we're providing our thoughts on it!


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!


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 04/19/2025


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6 months ago
26 minutes 22 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 19 - Rainbow "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"

We're breaking down Rainbow’s 1975 debut release, "Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and Michael receives his next assignment!

 

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

 

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 04/11/2025


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6 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 32 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History
Episode 18 - Periphery "Periphery III: Select Difficulty"

We're breaking down Periphery’s 2016 release, "Periphery III:  Select Difficulty"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and Michael receives his next assignment!

 

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

 

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 now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

 

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Recorded on 03/21/2025


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7 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 43 seconds

Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History

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.


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