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Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast

Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast

By: Mike Ficklin
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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.


If you like classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock/metal, movie scores, video game scores, or just music in general we invite you to join us on our journey!


Shoot us a message at leitmovepod@gmail.com and we will read it on air! Please keep it clean.


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  • Episode 22 - Soundgarden "Superunknown"
    May 26 2025

    We're breaking down Soundgarden’s 1994 release, "Superunknown"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss John Waite’s “Missing You” and Michael receives his next assignment!

    Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

    "Best Of Times"

    Performed by Full Throttle

    Composed by: Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill, Evan Samuel Levite

    Lyrics by: Evan Samuel Levite, Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill

    "Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"

    Performed by Ever Hvrt

    Composed by: Connor Harding, Aaron Cropley, Nathan Stuckey

    Lyrics by: Aaron Cropley, Connor Harding

    "Quicksand"

    Performed by Caustic Waves

    From the album: “Echoes”

    Composed by: Neil Alexander Thomas

    Lyrics by: Neil Alexander Thomas

    (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

    (00:05:49) - The Art of Discovery

    (00:06:18) - Full Throttle "Best Of Times"

    (00:10:21) - Ever Hvrt "Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"

    (00:14:49) - Caustic Waves "Quicksand"

    (00:19:37) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Soundgarden's 1994 release, "Superunknown"

    (00:57:26) - Question for the Audience

    (00:57:37) - Can't Wait

    (00:59:19) - Listener Feedback

    (01:00:41) - Michael's Journey: Discussing John Waite's "Missing You"

    (01:04:06) - On the Next Episode

    (01:04:34) - Contact Info/Outro

    A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

    Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!

    We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

    Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!

    Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout!

    Recorded on 05/16/2025

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Bonus Episode 5 - Bragging Rights "A Personal Curse"
    May 22 2025

    We got an early chance to check out the new record from Bragging Rights, "A Personal Curse", and we're providing our thoughts on it!

    Purchase music from Bragging Rights at:

    https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/

    HUGE thanks to Bragging Rights for giving us the early listen!

    A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

    Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!

    We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

    Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!

    Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout!

    Recorded on 05/18/2025

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 21 - Sammy Hagar "Standing Hampton"
    May 12 2025

    We're breaking down Sammy Hagar’s 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself” and Michael receives his next assignment!

    Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

    "Delicate Little Thoughts"

    Performed by Sin Seer

    Composed by: Trey Saucillo & Cameron McLendon

    Lyrics by: Trey Saucillo

    "The Denier"

    Performed by My Sundown

    From the “Revolution For Sale” EP

    Composed by: Michael Bergner

    Lyrics by: Raphael Bernal Tejedor

    "pyrogen"

    Performed by Megg Jacobs

    Composed by: Brian Robbins

    Lyrics by: Megan Perkins Jacobs

    (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

    (00:07:05) - The Art of Discovery

    (00:07:33) - Sin Seer "Delicate Little Thoughts"

    (00:11:32) - My Sundown "The Denier"

    (00:16:17) - Megg Jacobs "pyrogen"

    (00:21:47) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Sammy Hagar's 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"

    (00:49:25) - Question for the Audience

    (00:49:44) - Can't Wait

    (00:53:39) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself"

    (00:59:08) - On the Next Episode

    (01:00:02) - Contact Info/Outro

    A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio

    Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!

    We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!

    Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!

    Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout!

    Recorded on 05/02/2025

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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