Metalcore & Muscle

In this episode, Evan discusses some of his experiences working in the fitness industry, along with some do's and don'ts for personal trainers. There are many different career paths within the fitness space and Evan shares some information on the different routes you can take to have a career in fitness. The episode continues with the fitness tip which is focused on controlling the factors you can control before relying on supplements. The episode rounds out with Evan's selection for workout song of the week.  

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This episode of the podcast features an album comparison for the ages with two of metalcore's most nostalgic albums. Memphis May Fire and Of Mice & Men go head-to-head in a comparison of their second studio albums: The Hollow vs. The Flood. Evan breaks down each album and compares them based on vocals, instrumentals, lyrics, and breakdowns. The fitness tip of the week is focused on form when bench pressing. Lastly, the episode rounds out with his selection for workout song of the week. 

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In this episode, Evan examines a research article titled, "Nutrition Recommendations for Physique Athletes" in which the authors highlight research conducted on the most common bodybuilding supplements, including protein powders, creatine, nitric oxide precursors, and beta alanine. Evan includes a fitness tip highlighting the importance of patience when it comes to achieving your fitness goals. The episode rounds out with two song selections for workout songs of the week.

Songs of the Week:

• Death (Ever Colder) by Bury Tomorrow
• The Collapse by Secrets

Article Link: Nutritional Recommendations for Physique Athletes - PubMed (nih.gov) 

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In this episode, we provide an in-depth analysis, diving into For All Eternity's discography. We go through each album and pick some favorite songs, analyze lyrics, and finally make a selection for best album within their discography.

For All Eternity is a Christian metalcore band from Sydney, NSW, Australia. The group has released three studio albums, with their latest release being The Will to Rebuild which dropped in 2017.

Article Link: For All Eternity (band) - Wikipedia

Fitness Tip: Principle of reversibility and rest days

Song of the Week: Sol Absentia by ERRA

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In episode 14 of the podcast, our host Evan breaks down what makes a great workout playlist, and even provides an example playlist. In the next segment of the episode, Evan discusses the lessons he learned while attempting to be a "fitness influencer".

Fitness Tip Topic: Drop sets
Article Link: Drop Sets for Gains: Why This Lifting Format Works [Feb 2022] (nasm.org)

Song of the Week: Concrete Jungle by Bad Omens

Sample Workout Playlist: 

1. Countdown by Dangerkids
2. Cities by Siamese
3. World Without a Sun by Oh Sleeper
4. Leveler by August Burns Red
5. Romance is Dead by Parkway Drive
6. Something to Live For by Like Moths to Flames
7. High Horse by Oceans Ate Alaska
8. Acid Inject by Darko US
9. Can You Feel My Heart by Bring Me the Horizon
10. Endorphins by Don Bronco
11. As If It Never Was by Invent Animate
12. My Understandings by Of Mice and Men

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In this episode of the podcast, Evan attempts to answer the following questions related to steroid use:

• How many people are using performance enhancing drugs?
• If someone is using, why did they initiate use?
• What are their experiences using steroids?
• What are the side effects of using?

The remainder of the episode includes a fitness tip (pre-exhaust training) and Evan's selection for song of the week, which comes from the band LANDMVRKS. 

Resources:

• The aetiology and trajectory of anabolic-androgenic steroid use initiation: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research (nih.gov)
• Enhancing the Self: Amateur Bodybuilders Making Sense of Experiences With Appearance and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (nih.gov)
• Positive and negative side effects of androgen abuse. The HAARLEM study: A one‐year prospective cohort study in 100 men - Smit - 2021 - Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - Wiley Online Library

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This episode of the podcast features an album comparison of two of metalcore's finest bands. August Burns Red and Parkway Drive go head-to-head in a comparison of their second studio albums: Horizons vs. Messengers. Evan breaks down each album and compares them based on the vocals, instrumentals, lyrics, and breakdowns. Evan also adds a new fitness tip segment to the podcast and rounds out the episode with the workout song of the week.  

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In this episode, we discuss the When We Were Young Festival and provide some fitness tips for optimal attendee performance. We also dive into some recommendations for proper gym etiquette and highlight some interesting stories from being approached at the gym. This episode concludes with Evan's pick for song of the week as well as some recent metalcore news. 

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In this episode, Evan provides a lyrical analysis of five metalcore songs from the 2010s, exploring the deeper meaning behind the lyrics. The five songs included in this episode come from the bands Memphis May Fire, Of Mice & Men, Blessthefall, Oh Sleeper, and A Day to Remember. 

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Have you ever had difficulty achieving a goal you set for yourself? In this episode, our host Evan examines research surrounding New Year's resolutions and provides information/tips on how to make your resolutions stick. Even if you are not interested in making resolutions, these tips can also apply to goals you may set for yourself. The episode rounds out with Evan's pick for workout song of the week. Happy New Year!

Article Link: A large-scale experiment on New Year’s resolutions: Approach-oriented goals are more successful than avoidance-oriented goals (nih.gov) 

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