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Metalcore & Muscle
Hosted by Evan Ewing · EN
Metalcore music meets fitness in this podcast, where our host Evan provides health and wellness information while discussing his passion for metalcore music. If you are a fan of fitness and listen to the metalcore genre, you've come to the right place.
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How I Dropped My 5k Time by 7 Minutes | Spring Metalcore New Releases
3w ago00:34:55Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this eighth episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: New Metalcore Songs From Spring: In this segment we discuss some of the best metalcore releases so far this Spring from April-May. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan discusses how he shaved off 7 minutes off his 5k time in about a year. He discusses his training, nutrition, and other variables that helped make this possible. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "Afterlife" by The Amity Affliction. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle! Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Metalcore Music Is The Best Music For Lifting | Early Morning vs. Late Night Workouts Pros and Cons
Apr 1300:39:11Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this seventh episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: What makes a great lifting song vs. a cardio song?: In this segment we breakdown the elements of a great lifting song and the elements of great cardio songs, discussing some of the differences that make them great along with instrumentals, vocal/lyrics, and some our current favs for workout tracks. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan breaks down all the pros and cons for early morning workouts vs. late night workouts to help listeners make an informed decision on what time of training will fit best with their lifestyle, especially for busy dads out there listening. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "MARTYR" by Ekoh ft. Dayseeker. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Ian's Back for Another Discussion: Silence Follows Tour Recap | Silence Outlives the Earth Discussion | Fitness Tips to Get You Summer Ready
Apr 700:43:27Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this sixth episode of season six, Ian returns as a podcast guest and we discussed the following topics: Silence Follows Tour ft. Aviana, Caskets, Currents & ERRA: In this segment we do a breakdown discussing our experience attending the Silence Follows Tour in Chicago, Illinois. We discuss some of our favorite moments, who performed best, songs we wish each band played, and much more. ERRA Silence Outlives the Earth Album Discussion: In this segment, I get Ian's thoughts on the album along with favorite tracks, favorite parts of the album, instrumentals, favorite lifting tracks, and more. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, we provide some helpful tips and important steps on how to get lean for the upcoming summer months. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. We each highlight a few songs for this week that you need to go check out! Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle! Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Silence Outlives the Earth by ERRA: Full Album Breakdown and Lyrical Analysis | Exercise Routine If You Hate the Gym
Mar 1301:02:23Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this fifth episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: ERRA Silence Outlives the Earth Album Deep Dive/Review: In this segment we do a track by track breakdown of each song on ERRA's new release, Silence Outlives the Earth. We spend extra attention providing a lyrical analysis of each song. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan provides a general exercise routine that could be utilized if you do not enjoy working out. He discusses the bare minimum amount of physical activity to achieve health benefits. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "Veil Vision" by East Capri. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Ranking Wage War's Albums vs. Chat GPT | What Most People Want to Know About Fitness (according to Chat GPT)
Feb 2800:48:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this fourth episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: Ranking Wage War's Albums: In this segment we will be comparing and contrasting our top five ranking list for Wage War's albums against the list provided by Chat GPT. We dive into detail on each album while discussing some of our favorite tracks. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan answers what most people want to know about fitness according to Chat GPT. Evan provides lots of insights from his 10 plus years working in the fitness industry. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "amethyst. (unravel again)" by palettes. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Best Metalcore New Releases So Far in 2026 | How I Cut 4% Body Fat in 2 Months
Feb 2400:40:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this third episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: New Metalcore Bangers in 2026: In this segment we will be discussing some of the best metalcore tracks that have been released so far in 2026 along with some upcoming music to be on the lookout for this year. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, Evan discusses step by step how he cut 4% body fat in 2 months while maintaining all his muscle mass. Evan provides insights into nutrition, training, and much more. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is "Behemoth" by August Burns Red. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Our First Ever Podcast Guest, My Brother, Ian | Talking Music, Fitness, Performing on Stage, & More
Jan 2101:11:32Tap to summarizeThis is a very special episode where I had the opportunity to talk with my older brother, Ian and have him on as our first ever podcast guest! Ian has an is currently a Senior Inside Sales Manager with the International Sports Science Association or better known as ISSA, Ian has a complex background where he began working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, leveled up to a fitness manager, personal training manager, moved from WI to AZ where he continued his work within a variety of gyms as a personal trainer and eventually began working for ISSA as a sales rep and leveled up to his current position. Along the way Ian has performed at a variety of singing/country music radio contests, taking first place, and also claimed victory at an NPC Men’s Physique show back in 2018. It’s safe to say that Ian has tons of relevant experience in both fitness and music and equally shares a strong passion for metalcore music. Ian is a son, brother, husband, dog dad, and all around great human and I’m blessed to call him my brohter, welcome him to the show! We discuss a variety of topics including Ian's history performing at open mic nights in college to eventually performing and winning a radio contest. We discuss Ian's guitar playing origins along with early experiences getting into music. We transition into discussing Ian's background in fitness, where he took first place at an NPC Men's Physique show. We share lots of helpful information along the way. Lastly, our episode concludes with some fun segments related to music and fitness, providing some potentially hot takes. Sit back and enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Hybrid Training: Why Has It Become So Popular? | Age of Ignorance Album by Our Last Night
Jan 1900:34:05Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 6 of the Metalcore & Muscle Podcast! In this first episode of season six, we will be discussing the following topics: Underrated Radar: In this segment we will be discussing an underrated album, song, or EP from a popular artist. In this episode, we dive into the album, Age of Ignorance by the band, Our Last Night who has risen to fame within the industry for their pop goes punk-style metalcore covers. We will discuss songs, instrumentals, vocals, and more. Coaches Corner: This segment continues from season 5 of the pod, where Evan discusses a fitness topic in depth and provides his health coaching insight. For this week, we discuss hybrid training and its rise to popularity within the past few years, attempting to answer the questions, what is hybrid training, why is it so popular, pros, cons, and more. Song of the Week: In this segment, we share/highlight a new song recently released and provide some general commentary. This week's song of the week is GOD EATER by Iridum. Article from episode: https://www.gq.com/story/hybrid-training-3Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Who Made the Best Song in 2025? Best Metalcore Album, Comeback Artist of the Year, and Best EP | With Change Comes Sacrifice, the Harsh Reality Behind Every Transformation
Dec 3100:38:13Tap to summarizeSeason 5 Episode 30 is live and this is the last episode of season 5 as well as the final episode of the year. Music Segment: This week we are discussing our 2025 selections for comeback artist of 2025, best EP, best album, and best song. We also provide some brief 2025 highlights. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss sacrifices and the cost that goes into a great transformation. We also discuss taking a break from caffeine and some of the challenges/feelings in doing so. Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
Transcribe →Best Songs You Missed In 2025 | Barbell Bench vs. Dumbbell Press
Dec 1200:55:05Tap to summarizeSeason 5 Episode 29 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:Music Segment: This week we are discussing some of the best songs of 2025 that likely went under your radar. Each artist mentioned has under 130k monthly Spotify listeners. Give these songs a listen and add them to your playlist immediately. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we feature an exercise showdown, comparing and contrasting some of the most common exercises based on their benefits for hypertrophy (muscle building). We compare barbell bench press, dumbbell press, walking lunges, and much more. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Genesis" by Elwood StrayExercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the sled push.Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!
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