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Metalcore Nerds: A Music Podcast About Pop Culture

Sean Mott
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Star Wars
Severance
The Acolyte
The Penguin
Skeleton Crew
The Last Of Us
Daredevil: Born Again
Pop Culture
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Invincible
Movies
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Wandavision
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Entertainment
San Diego Comic-Con
Fantastic Four
Superman

Metalcore Nerds is a music podcast with a twist. Members of your favorite bands join music industry veteran Sean Mott to discuss their favorite corners of pop culture. Whether it's TV, movies, video games, the MCU, Star Wars, DC, or even Magic: The Gathering, Metalcore Nerds covers all levels of fandom with bands, both big and small, that dominate the alternative music space.

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Latest Episodes

The man behind the music of such things as The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Battlestar Galactica & so much more, Bear McCreary joins the show to talk about getting into pop culture and music, his new album The Singularity: Ekleipsis, col... more

Ahead of their debut album, A Bitter Truth You Can't Undo, Joe & Tyler of Advents join the show to talk about MP3 players and old ways of finding music, Spider-Noir, Avengers: Doomsday, some of the greatest shows of all time, & more!

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Cody Frain of If Not For Me & Theoria Records joins the show to talk about Bring Me The Horizon's new deathcore song, running an independent label in 2026, how A.I. is affecting the music industry, The Boys' final season, & more!

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The incomparable Andy Williams joins the show to talk about his new band Atomic Rule, adjusting to changes in the music industry, playing legendary venues, and so much more!

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Recent Guests

Andy Williams
Andy Williams of Atomic Rule
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Episode: Andy Williams: Atomic Rule
Matt Maguire
Member of GWAR
GWAR
Episode: Matt Maguire (Sawborg Destructo): GWAR
Trey Williams
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Douglas Robinson
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Andrés Aparicio
Musician, Mr. Meantime
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Episode: Andrés Aparicio
Meredith Henderson
Member of the band Vctms, artist interviewed on the show
Vctms
Episode: Meredith Henderson (VCTMS) returns
Chris Barnes
Guitarist from Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
Episode: Chris Barnes: Six Feet Under
Woody Woodford
Guitarist of Polar (Polar UK)
Polar UK
Episode: Adam "Woody" Woodford (Polar UK) returns
Hunter Young
Musician, member of Psycho Frame, Moodring, and Drowned Under Concrete
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Host

Sean Mott
Host of the show, longtime music industry veteran

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Always amazing content. I love the way this podcast make me really think deeper about the things I watch. Always cool guests too !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EndlessGary
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    It’s great to have people not only passionate but also extremely knowledgeable share their opinions on something important to all of us: pop culture! It’s great to have such a positive host who loves everything nerdy and actually enlightens quite a bit why things are better than we might have noticed on a first go around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mason Solimine
    United States4 years ago
  • All the news that’s fit to nerd

    Love hearing Sean’s takes on nerd culture. His guests are often people I like from the metal community. Having an opportunity to hear them talk about other things in my interests is great for expanding the community. Really love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Fight
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful

    It’s great to have people not only passionate but also extremely knowledgeable share their opinions on something important to all of us: pop culture!

    It’s great to have such a positive host who loves everything nerdy and actually enlightens quite a bit why things are better than we might have noticed on a first go around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mason Solimine
    United States4 years ago
  • A rockstar in our time!

    Absolutely love this show. It’s a ton of fun with some fantastic content. And the social media presence is almost second to none. If you enjoy pop culture and want news and reviews delivered from a source you would genuinely want to hang out with, look no further

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotBAMF
    United States4 years ago

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The host's passion and knowledge are frequently highlighted by fans.
Listeners praise deep nerd conversations and strong guest lineups.
Guests from metal and nerd culture are a key draw for the community.
Audio and guest banter are often cited as entertaining and insightful.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Andy Williams: Atomic Rule
Q: Can you describe a defining moment from earlier in the band's trajectory that shaped how you view live performances today?
He recalls a chaotic, singer-less performance where the band filled in instrumentally and later adapted by bringing in rotating drummers, which taught him the importance of flexibility, improvisation, and focusing on the music rather than fixed roles.
Andy Williams: Atomic Rule
Q: What ultimately inspired your approach to this new project and how do you balance artistry with touring realities?
Andy explains that prioritizing the songwriting and overall art project over chasing heavy gear and endless touring leads to a more sustainable and creative output, enabling the band to tour in a way that fits their lives while still delivering a compelling live show.
Advents
Q: What are you into these days outside of Advents?
They discuss a mix of streaming shows like Industry and The Sopranos, films, and the ongoing interest in complex storytelling, with each sharing ongoing rewatch logic and how production values shape their enjoyment.
Advents
Q: What sparked your love for pop culture as kids?
Both Joe and Tyler describe formative experiences with cartoons, video games, and early media like Nickelodeon and Doom, illustrating how they connected through relatable protagonists and immersive worlds.
A Static Lullaby
Q: So Nick, let's start with you. What was that for you?
Nick describes the influence of his dad and family on his early interest in video games, music, and pop culture, highlighting how family exposure shaped his tastes.

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Metalcore Nerds blends heavy music conversations with wide-ranging pop culture fandom. Episodes commonly feature musicians and industry guests who discuss cinema, comics, video games, TV, and streaming universes alongside their band histories and touring life. The show stands out for its frequent crossover between metalcore culture and geek culture, with deep dives into beloved franchises, nostalgic media, and practical takeaways for fans and creators. Listeners can expect energetic banter, thoughtful takes on media literacy, and behind-the-scenes insights into touring, recording, and cross-promotional opportunities that would interest brands allied with music, fandom, and nerd culture.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Andy Williams
2. Matt Maguire
3. Trey Williams
4. Douglas Robinson
5. Andrés Aparicio
6. Meredith Henderson
7. Chris Barnes
8. Woody Woodford

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