Metalcore Nerds: A Music Podcast About Pop Culture

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.

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March 17, 2026 56 mins
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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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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March 3, 2026 54 mins
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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February 24, 2026 54 mins
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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February 17, 2026 56 mins
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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February 10, 2026 49 mins
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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February 3, 2026 55 mins
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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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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January 20, 2026 55 mins
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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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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Not only is Second Harbour bound to be your new favorite band, these guys LOVE movies. With this year poised to be the biggest year for cinema in our lifetime, we took on the impossible task of ranking our top ten most anticipated movies of 2026.

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2025 has been a banner year for TV, but can 2026 top it? Good Sleepy joins SeanWebsite to rank our top ten most anticipated TV Shows of 2026!

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December 23, 2025 54 mins
Fresh off their new album, 'Blood of the Bull," Danny of Upon A Burning Body joins the show to talk about having a song featured in a horror movie, video game soundtrack aspirations, choosing to focus on positivity, and much more! 

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December 16, 2025 51 mins
In anticipation of their comeback show THIS WEEKEND, Shawn Spann of I The Breather joins the show to chat about PlayStation 1 Demo Discs, VHS tapes, his favorite shows of the year, & Stranger Things 5.

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December 9, 2025 52 mins
In celebration of their new record, "Mirror Touch," Myke Terry of Volumes joins the show to talk about video games that shaped his childhood, gems on Netflix and Paramount+, and what TV shows dominate his free time when he's not on the road.

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December 2, 2025 53 mins
Luc & Brad of Calling All Captains join the show to talk about albums that inspired their new EP, growing up playing Pokémon, recent anime obsessions, and so much more!

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November 25, 2025 56 mins
This week, Sean is joined by Tim of Wind Walkers to talk about their biggest musical inspirations, Pluribus, fantasy series, rewatching Stranger Things, Predator: Badlands, and so much more!

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November 18, 2025 58 mins
In celebration of his new book 'Unbreakable Rhythm,' Frank Zummo of Sum 41 & Electric Callboy joins the show to talk about his incredible journey as a musician. From his time with Sum 41, his transition to Electric Callboy, crafting everything surrounding his book, & even revealing what type of media he consumes to unwind, Frank & Sean go through it all!

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November 11, 2025 57 mins
Nick Rendelman of Wiltwither joins the show to talk about pop culture influences for their new record 'Pure Light,' Sinners, The Walking Dead, the current state of Star Wars, and so much more!

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November 4, 2025 52 mins
Mike Leon of CKY joins the show to talk about his introduction to the band, Spinal Tap, Ethan Hawke in the 90s, Halloween Horror Nights & much more!

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Song of the Week: Ace Enders "Dark Weather"
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