Another weekly episode in the scene. This week we talked about the NFL draft, Furnace Fest, "hardcore", My Chemical Romance, early 2010's era band struggles, My Epic signing to Tooth And Nail and dropping an awesome single, new bands messaging

Core Values | 011

8 days ago 57m 43s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week we talked about yard work! Sprinklers and busted pipes, nu metal days, mainstream metalcore, houses on album covers, Spotify wrapped, Taylor swift breaking Spotify servers, the new 30 minute Bluey

Core Values | 010

15 days ago 53m 8s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week, Tyler is back! They talk about having to go to the bathroom in public, patrons buying coffee, AI album art, Will Ramos, forklift noises, and much more!(00:00) Intro (05:40) Convictions - Four

Core Values | 009

22 days ago 54m 53s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week, Gary is joined by CHRIS from For The Rock and The KingdomCore Podcast! They talk about the importance of album artwork, Christian hip hop and rap, Christian movies, death metal, chaotic hardcore,

Hands - Give Me Rest

27 days ago 1h 26m

On this episode, Gary and Tyler talk all about HANDS. A, clearly, underrated band from Facedown Records. They talk about the band lineup, Covenant Studios, Cornerstone, harsh vs clean vocals, faith, the Church, deconstruction, church shopping,

Core Values | 008

29 days ago 59m 23s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week, Tyler has a new camera! Gary and Tyler talk about Easter, Good Friday, the Wilhelm Scream, millennials making reels, group shouts, Meadows full length, The Tarnished EP, Grungepunks EP, Unworthy,

Core Values | 007

Mar 27th, 2024 50m 17s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week Gary and Tyler talk about Christians swearing, PRDGMS, March Madness, New York City, Wage War, OctaneCore, Then It Ends, Side-Panel hats, Micah Ariss, Meadows, The Wise Man's Fear.(00:00) Intro

Core Values | 006

Mar 20th, 2024 46m 29s

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week Gary and Tyler talk about Stretch Arm Strong the band and the toy, Back Street Boys, groove vs breakdowns vs guitar solos, burning CDs, Spoken, favorite intro tracks, Erra, Convictions, The Weeping

Core Values | 005

Mar 13th, 2024 49m 24s

Another weekly episode in the scene. And this one has video! This week Gary and Tyler talk about the Nintendo 64, Evanescence, Spongebob Squrepants, Lightworker, The Chariot, Meadows, Mourning Eve, good buddies in bands, The Devil Wears Prada,

Core Values | 004

Mar 6th, 2024 50m 51s

Another weekly episode in the scene. And this one has video! This week Gary and Tyler talk about No Innocent Victim, Crab Core, Journey, For Today, emo, Christian hardcore, Christian metalcore, Bind The Dark, Remedy, The Forerunner, They Become

Core Values | 003

Feb 28th, 2024 52m 21s

Another weekly episode in the scene. And this one has video! This week Gary and Tyler talk about Linkin Park, Austrian Death Machine, Spoken, Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter, Nespresso, Desolate Tomb, Owl City, Nate Parrish of Kutless, Band side pro

Core Values | 002

Feb 21st, 2024 1h 7m

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week Gary and Tyler talk about the Metalcore Dropouts tour, Armor Gym, Veggietales, Batman, new songs, and much much more! (00:00) Intro (01:55) Metalcore Dropouts (10:33) Armor Gym(14:01) The Pir

Core Values | 001

Feb 14th, 2024 45m 58s

Join Gary and Tyler as they dive into their week and discover exciting new music releases. Let’s tune in together! 🎧🎶(00:00) Intro (18:33) Sparrow Sleeps(21:18) Imminence(24:48) Meadows(32:20) Strength Betrayed(36:36) With Blood Comes C

Immortal Construct - Truly, Truly

Feb 7th, 2024 1h 7m

Gary and Tyler sat down with the vocalist of Immortal Construct, Jordan, but first they went track by track breaking down their favorite parts.(00:00) Introductions (10:45) Genesis(16:21) Lion of Conquest(23:44) Portrayals(30:40) Callouse

AOTY 2023

Jan 20th, 2024 1h 18m

Album Of The Year episode is FINALLY HERE! Listen to some noteworthy albums this year and see if you can figure out Gary and Tyler's top 5! (00:00) Introduction(04:28) UnWorthy(06:37) The Undertaking!(09:03) Narnia(10:33) World Gone Cold(

Christmas with Reformed

Dec 20th, 2023 55m 23s

This is the third and final Christmas episode in the 2023 Christmas Series! Tyler and Gary talk with Victor, Tony, and Jake from the band Reformed! They share their favorite holiday traditions and songs, how they met up (or didn't meet up) and

Christmas with With Blood Comes Cleansing

Dec 12th, 2023 42m 23s

This is the second episode, out of 3, in the 2023 Christmas Series! Tyler and Gary talk with Scott and Jeremy from With Blood Comes Cleansing! They share their favorite holiday traditions and songs, where the band started, and where their heavy

Christmas with Close Your Eyes

Dec 5th, 2023 46m 52s

Tyler and Gary sit down with Shane and Sonny of Close Your Eyes. A great episode to begin the Christmas season!This year, instead of one episode, we will release one episode every week until Christmas! We hope you enjoy it and have a Merry Chri

War of Ages - Dominion

Nov 25th, 2023 1h 31m

A deep dive into War of Ages 2023 album "Dominion". An album focused around the book of Revelations! Gary and Tyler talk about Armageddon, the four horsemen, Jesus, and the end of the world!(00:00) Introduction(09:16) Band Discussion(21:03)

Furnace Fest 2023

Oct 19th, 2023 1h 58m

Tyler interviews Gary, Cecil, Bobby, and Tim about their time at Furnace Fest 2023. He asks about favorite moments, favorite shows, and overall the experience at FF 2023. This is a long one, with so much stuff to talk about and it was so much f

Oh Sleeper - Son Of The Morning

Sep 19th, 2023 1h 24m

Gary and Tyler jump into the lyrically and sonically heavy album "Son Of The Morning" by Oh, Sleeper. This has been on the list for a long time! They talk about seeing them live (14 years ago?). Some song discussions lead to rabbit trails and s

Convictions - I Won't Survive

Aug 9th, 2023 1h 8m

Gary and Tyler dig into the first 5 tracks of the EP and get excited for "The Aggressive Worship" tour. Some very heavy topics on this one: PTSD, Grief, Cancer, Addiction, and Suicide. "You Deserve To Survive".If you or a loved one is having

August Burns Red - Death Below

Jul 3rd, 2023 1h 54m

The 40th episode! Tyler and Gary dig into what makes Death Below different from other ABR, and not so different. Many rabbit holes and debates to be had.(00:00) Introductions(01:38) Catching Up(13:22) Jumping In(20:26) The Cleansing(36:06)

Haste The Day - Attack Of The Wolf King

Jun 2nd, 2023 1h 30m

Tyler and Gary take a mulligan and revisit one of Haste The Day's greatest albums, giving it the attention it deserves. With Furnace Fest on the horizon, it had to happen. (00:00) Introductions(01:15) Catching Up(18:23) Jumping In(32:09) Wa

Meadows - In Those Days & Also After

May 2nd, 2023 1h 19m

Tyler and Gary go back to 2021 and dive deep into Meadows, a mix of post hardcore and melodic rock. Specifically their 3 part concept album "In Those Days & Also After". The EP was released on Facedown Records and too many people are not giving