Leitmotif and Movement

Hosted ByMike & Michael Ficklin

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.

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

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Recorded on 06/29/2025


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