Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of global technical metal to the cold, mechanical, and revolutionary streets of 1980s Cleveland. We kick things off with The Art of...

In this special two-part bonus episode, Mike and Michael navigate the emotional extremes of music—from the “doomy” depths of loss to the “soaring” heights of a 100-piece orchestra. Part 1: Review – Bragging Rights, “A Comedy Divine” We dive into an exclusive early listen...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the spiritual, wide-open vistas of America to the soulful, high-stakes promises of 1960s Detroit. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the “blood-curdling” screams of 2005 Welsh metalcore to a Cold War anthem that turned 99 balloons into a global phenomenon. We kick things off with...

Welcome to Leitmotif and Movement, the musical journey where father and son explore the records that define us. Today marks a massive milestone for the show: our very first interview! Your host Mike and his co-pilot Michael are honored to be joined by Fredrik...

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad journey from a 13-year wait for Australian prog-royalty to a Motown classic that transformed a child star into a soul visionary. We kick things off with...