Metalcore Nerds

A podcast that explores your favorite bands' love of pop culture.

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Danny Leal of Upon A Burning Body

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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Shawn Spann of I The Breather

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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Myke Terry of Volumes

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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Brad & Luc of Calling All Captains

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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Tim Comeau of Wind Walkers

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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Frank Zummo of Electric Callboy & Sum 41

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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Nick Rendelman of Wiltwither

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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Mike Leon of CKY

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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JP & Raff of Cold Steel

October 28, 2025 • 55 mins

JP & Raff of Cold Steel join the show to talk about their first movie theater experiences, their favorite shows of the year & Sean gives his non-spoiler thoughts on It: Welcome To Derry!

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Jesse Korman of The Number Twelve Looks Like You returns

October 14, 2025 • 53 mins

Jesse Korman of The Number Twelve Looks Like You returns to Metalcore Nerds to talk about producing the new Foxy Shazam record, working on Terrifier 3, his upcoming directorial film debut, and so much more!

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Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam

October 7, 2025 • 50 mins

Keep on keeping on! Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam joins the show to offer a behind-the-scenes look at becoming the theme for Peacemaker Season 2, his friendship with James Gunn, performing at San Diego Comic-Con, cameoing in Superman, and his current pop culture obsessions.

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Andrew Johnson of Have Mercy

September 30, 2025 • 53 mins

This week on Metalcore Nerds, Andrew Johnson of Have Mercy joins the show to chat about landing a spot on the NASCAR 25 soundtrack, Alien: Earth, Marvel Zombies, Task, and so much more!

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Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance

September 16, 2025 • 57 mins

Celebrating the release of their new album Pantheon, Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance joins Sean to chat about Magic the Gathering, Bring Her Back, Alien: Earth, horror legacy sequels, and so much more.

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Brandon Kemp of Fox Lake

September 2, 2025 • 58 mins

Hot off their new album New World Heat, Brandon Kemp of Fox Lake joins Sean to chat about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Weapons, what makes a good horror movie and Fox Lake's dream tour.

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Song of the Week: Downswing "For What It's Worth"
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Shane Told of Silverstein

August 19, 2025 • 70 mins

A new era of Metalcore Nerds is here! Shane Told of Silverstein joins Sean to discuss the lack of event TV, the benefits of having unlimited access to TV & movies, and what some of the hidden gems of 2025 are.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps w/ Ryan Wilkinson of 156/Silence

August 5, 2025 • 54 mins

After over two decades, was the MCU the key to finally getting the Fantastic Four right!? Sean is joined by Ryan Wilkinson of 156/Silence to talk about Marvel's first family and their future in this vast multiverse.

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Superman w/ Steve Tinnon of Within The Ruins

July 22, 2025 • 58 mins

Maybe that's the real punk rock! Sean is joined by Steve Tinnon of Within The Ruins to talk about James Gunn's Superman! Did we leave filled with hope, or are we joining the legion of monkey bots?

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) w/ Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue

July 8, 2025 • 58 mins

We're in the back half of the year, so it's time to rank our 5 favorite movies of the year so far. Joining Sean is Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue to breakdown their favorites!

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2025 Summer Movie Preview w/ Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer

June 24, 2025 • 51 mins

The summer movie season is in full effect! Sean is joined by Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer to chat about all the movies they're excited to check out in the coming months.

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The Last of Us Season 2 w/ Sean Michael of Old Neon

June 3, 2025 • 67 mins

The Last of Us Season 2 has come and gone, & to break down what worked, what didn't & what to expect from Season 3, Sean is joined by Sean Michael of Old Neon!

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Episodes

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Myke Terry of Volumes

Brad & Luc of Calling All Captains

Tim Comeau of Wind Walkers

Frank Zummo of Electric Callboy & Sum 41

Nick Rendelman of Wiltwither

Mike Leon of CKY

JP & Raff of Cold Steel

Jesse Korman of The Number Twelve Looks Like You returns

Eric Nally of Foxy Shazam

Andrew Johnson of Have Mercy

Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance

Brandon Kemp of Fox Lake

Shane Told of Silverstein

The Fantastic Four: First Steps w/ Ryan Wilkinson of 156/Silence

Superman w/ Steve Tinnon of Within The Ruins

Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) w/ Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue

2025 Summer Movie Preview w/ Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer

The Last of Us Season 2 w/ Sean Michael of Old Neon

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Danny Leal of Upon A Burning Body

Shawn Spann of I The Breather