Best MSR Productions Podcasts (2025)

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MSRcast 311: We Are Metal 2:02:33

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Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are back with another heavy dose of metal talk and tunes! In this episode, we dive into a full Bruce Dickinson concert review, explore the reimagining of More Balls to Picasso, and discuss the gothic chaos of Cradle of Filth. We’ll also cover the exciting Power Quest reunion and debate WatchMojo’s lates…

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MSRcast 310: Into the Doom: A Conversation with Larry Roberts of Novembers Doom 2:42:24

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Welcome to MSRcast Episode 310: Into the Doom! In this special extended interview, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon sit down with Larry Roberts of Novembers Doom to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album Major Arcana. We explore their highly anticipated appearance at ProgPower 2025, reflect on the lasting influence of Celtic Frost, a…

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Metal Geeks 269: The Art of Geekery 1:53:08

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Join Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George we dive headfirst into a wild mix of metal, movies, TV, and games! We kick things off with a review of the Weird Al concert before breaking down the first wave of Hell’s Heroes 2026 band announcements. Then we geek out over the latest in pop culture, including The White Lotus Season 3, It’s Always S…

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MSRcast 309: Beginner's Guide to ProgPower 2:22:30

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Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they're joined by Chris and Justin from the Metal Exchange Podcast for an in-depth beginner’s guide to ProgPower USA! We kick things off by paying tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, then dive into everything you need to know about attending the festival—from travel tips to band h…

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Metal Geeks 268: Back to the Geekery 1:49:55

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Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Not-So-Brutal George as they're joined by friend of the show and Harsh Vocals host Justin Corbett for a jam-packed return to geekery! In this episode, the crew reflects on the recent passing of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, dives into the Back to the Beginning show, and discusses a wild variety of geeky goodne…

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MSRcast 308: Beyond the Metal 2:08:23

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In episode 308 of MSRcast, we journey Beyond the Metal! Your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a jam-packed episode featuring a recap of Comicpalooza 2025, reactions to the first band announcements for 70,000 Tons of Metal, and thoughts on Lux Terminus stepping in at ProgPower USA. We also discuss the recent Ozzy Osbou…

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Metal Geeks 267: Live at Comicpalooza 2025 Geekery 1:10:44

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In this episode of Metal Geeks, we’re recapping our wild and geeky adventure at Comicpalooza 2025! From meeting the cast of Resident Alien to chatting with the legendary Patton Oswalt and soaking in all the pop culture mayhem, it was a weekend to remember. Then, we take you to the full recording of our live panel at the Podcast Pavilion, where we r…

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MSRcast 307: Gone Metal 1:49:43

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Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a packed episode covering hot takes on Sleep Token and the ongoing debate around gatekeeping in metal. We also dive into Katatonia’s newly announced album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, fan outrage over Iron Maiden’s current setlist, and the reveal of Helloween’s upcoming albu…

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Metal Geeks 266: Epic Geekery 1:44:36

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Join the Metal Geeks crew for a jam-packed episode full of metal and pop culture madness! We dive into the Epic Universe opening date, ProgPower Day 2 updates, meeting Dave Bautista, and highlights from Murderbot, The Righteous Gemstones, The Agency, The Last of Us, Duster, Paddington 3, Andor S2, and more. We also discuss Gary Holt from Exodus’s b…

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MSRcast 306: Eternal Metal 1:54:06

4M ago1:54:06

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Welcome to MSRcast Episode 306! We're bringing you another killer playlist featuring tracks from Behölder, Allegaeon, The Man-Eating Tree, Trick Or Treat, Serenity in Murder, Kardashev, Tribunal, and, making their first appearance on our "Well, I've Never" segment, Keiser! We also dive into ProgPower Day 2 updates with the addition of Novembers Doo…

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Metal Geeks 265: South of Geekery 2:31:00

5M ago2:31:00

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🎙️ Get ready to journey South of Geekery with Metal Geeks Episode 265! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Josh Rundquist from Heavy Debriefings dive deep into the latest ProgPower drama (thanks, visa issues!), explore Universal’s Epic Universe, and even wade into the ongoing saga of Jon Schaffer. We cover everything from Si…

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MSRcast 305: Seize The Metal 2:13:14

5M ago2:13:14

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Welcome to episode 305 of MSRcast, titled Seize the Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they welcome special guests Metal Mike and renowned metal photographer Gonzo to relive their epic weekend at Hell’s Heroes VII! In this episode, we dive into the festival’s highlights, sharing our favorite performances and unforgettable …

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Metal Geeks 264: Gravitas Geekery 1:55:57

6M ago1:55:57

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In this episode of Metal Geeks (Episode 264: Gravitas Geekery), we’re joined by Justin and Christian from Harsh Vocals to discuss our plans for Hell’s Heroes VII and review recent concerts, including Swallow the Sun with Harakari for the Sky and Ensiferum. We also talk about The Penguin, Daredevil: Born Again, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii…

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MSRcast 304: Here Be Metal 2:14:03

6M ago2:14:03

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Join us for another epic episode of MSRcast, where we dive into the latest in the world of metal! We break down our experiences at the Swallow the Sun and Dream Theater concerts, discuss the sudden viral rise of Bobby Liebling, and explore the latest on Bruce Dickinson’s solo tour and ProgPower updates. Plus, we dive into the unfortunate events on …

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Metal Geeks 263: Multiverse of Geekery 2:30:10

6M ago2:30:10

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Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 263: The Multiverse of Geekery! This time, we’re hanging out with special guest DJ R3NEGADE for a jam-packed episode full of geeky goodness and metal mayhem. Cary shares his experience meeting the legendary Troy Baker, we dive into Dream Theater’s 40th-anniversary concert, and we celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night L…

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Metal Geeks 262: Foray Into Geekery 2:18:36

7M ago2:18:36

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Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 262 is here, packed with geeky goodness and metal mayhem! We dive into Mo, Mythic Quest, The Wild Robot, the 50th anniversary of SNL, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Den of Thieves, the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer, Snack Shack, the return of Severance, Saturday Night, the Fantastic Four trailer, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spid…

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MSRcast 303: Timeless Metal 2:01:39

7M ago2:01:39

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Welcome to episode 303 of MSRcast! Join us as we dive into the albums we missed in 2024, break down the daily lineup for Hell’s Heroes 2025, and discuss the Nevermore tribute submissions. We also celebrate 20 years of Ayreon’s The Human Equation, reflect on Matt Pinfield’s recent stroke, and look ahead to new albums dropping in 2025. Plus, we’re cr…

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Metal Geeks 261: 2024 Rewind Geekery 2:41:32

8M ago2:41:32

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Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 261: 2024 Rewind Geekery features Cary the Metal Geek, George, and Brutal Dave coming together to reflect on the best of the year. The hosts dive into their favorite albums, films, TV shows, and video games from 2024, sharing their personal highlights and unique perspectives. What albums, games, films and tv shows mad…

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MSRcast 302: 2024 Rewind 1:53:48

8M ago1:53:48

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As we journey into 2025, we’re diving into the music that defined the past year, unveiling our Top Albums of 2024, and sharing the songs that kept our heads banging. We’ll also honor the legendary metal musicians we lost this year, celebrating their lasting impact on the scene. Looking ahead to 2025, we’ll discuss what’s got us excited—from anticip…

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Metal Geeks 260: Geekery Commandos 1:34:19

8M ago1:34:19

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Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 260, "Geekery Commandos!" Join us as we dive into a jam-packed lineup of geeky delights, including thoughts on Speak No Evil, Man on the Inside, Nobody Wants This, Creature Commandos, Carry-On, Red One, What We Do In The Shadows, White Christmas, Gladiator 2, Smile 2, Wicked, Thanksgiving, and upcoming hits like Star …

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MSRcast 301: Unraveling Metal 2:14:19

9M ago2:14:19

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Welcome to MSRcast Episode 301: Unraveling Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they dive into the latest in the metal world, including an in-depth discussion of Opeth's new release, the cult metal comedy film sequel Heavier Trip, Anciients being added to the ProgPower 2025 lineup, the announcement of Hell's Heroes after-sho…

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Metal Geeks 259: Empire of the Geekery 1:53:09

10M ago1:53:09

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Welcome to Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 259: Empire of the Geekery! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George, as we dive into a smorgasbord of geeky delights and metal musings. In this episode, we explore the latest in pop culture, from The Franchise, Saturday Night, Shrinking, Heretic, Casa Bonita Mi Amor, and The Penguin to Ve…

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MSRcast 300: Endless Metal 1:46:42

10M ago1:46:42

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Welcome to Episode 300 of MSRcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they take you on a journey through the legacy of MSRcast. We’ll dive deep into the show’s rich history, honor the legendary Paul Di'Anno, and go head-to-head with some exciting predictions for each other’s top 10 albums of the year. Plus, we bring …

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Metal Geeks 258: Geekery Quotient 2:21:05

10M ago2:21:05

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Welcome, metalheads and geeks, to Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 258! We’ve got an epic lineup for you today, kicking things off with a tribute to the late, great Paul Di’Anno of Iron Maiden and some unfortunate news for Judas Priest fans in Houston. We’ll dive into the latest from Universal’s Epic Universe opening date, explore Hellboy: The Crooked M…

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MSRcast 299: Unsung Metal 2:05:57

11M ago2:05:57

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Welcome to episode 299 of MSRcast! Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they dive into a ton of killer new releases. This episode features tracks from Turbokill, Rivendell, Unto Others, Blighted Eyes, Erendil, Avernus, and Moonloop, plus crushing songs from Swallow the Sun and Wolfheart. We’ll also get into the latest ne…

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Metal Geeks 257: Swallow The Geekery 2:06:05

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In Metal Geeks episode 257, we start with news on the ProgPower USA lineup and the Weird Al 2025 tour. We then dive into What We're Watching, including our takes on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Abigail, The Penguin, and more, while George covers Slow Horses, Civil War, Terminator, and revisits Sliders. In What We Star Wars, we discuss Star Wars: Outlaw…

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MSRcast 298: Blazing Metal 2:14:35

12M ago2:14:35

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In this fiery episode, your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by special guests Brutal Dave from Metal Geeks Podcast and Justin from Harsh Vocals Podcast for an all-out metal assault. We dive headfirst into our review of the recent Fires In The Distance/Amorphis/Dark Tranquillity concert in Houston. Plus, we dissect the…

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Metal Geeks 256: Hot Take Geekery 2:11:11

1y ago2:11:11

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We got the band back together! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George have a lot of hot takes during this episode as topics range from Time Bandits, Bad Monkey, Sugar, Borderlands, Star Wars: Outlaws, The Acolyte, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Terminator: Resistance, and George Hates Metal dives into the …

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MSRcast 297: Metal Will Reign 1:47:11

1y ago1:47:11

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Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as we dive into our current favorite metal releases, discuss the latest shakeup in Primal Fear, and look ahead to some highly-anticipated albums dropping later this year. Tune in and keep it metal! 🤘 Playlist: Hammerfall - Burn it Down - Avenge the Fallen Octoploid - Coast of the Drowned…

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Metal Geeks 255: D23 Recap Geekery 1:50:46

1y ago1:50:46

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Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are joined by Nicole and Chris Foreman—a talented artist who has done work for Marvel and more—and Mrs. Metal Geek, Kim. Chris and Nicole, like us, are big Disney Parks fans, so we invited them on this episode to dive into all the exciting news from D23 2024. We cover everything from Disney Parks announcements to…

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Metal Geeks 254: House of Geekery 1:55:11

1y ago1:55:11

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In this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are joined by Sean the Metal Pigeon, cohost of the MSRcast, for an epic discussion. The conversation spans a variety of topics, including House of the Dragon, Time Bandits, How to Train Your Dragon, Twisters, the Steve Martin documentary, Resident Alien, Deadpool and Wolverine, Fantastic Four and…

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MSRcast 296: Metal and Harsh Vocals 2:37:41

1y ago2:37:41

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Welcome to episode 296 of MSRcast, with your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon. This episode features special guests Justin and Christian from the Harsh Vocals Podcast. We'll discuss Gojira playing the Olympics, the Hell's Heroes festival, and our favorite new metal releases. We also dive into killer tracks from bands like Anciien…

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Metal Geeks 253: Galactic Geekery 2:09:27

1y ago2:09:27

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Welcome to episode 253 of the Metal Geeks Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest news about Tenacious D and Anthrax, and share the exciting Hell's Heroes announcement. We pay tribute to Shannen Doherty and Bob Newhart. We discuss various topics including The Boys, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Inside Out 2, The Acolyte, Animal Well, Cities:…

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MSRcast 295: Raised By Metal 2:08:15

1y ago2:08:15

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Welcome to episode 295 of MSRcast, your ultimate heavy metal podcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they dive into the latest in metal music, featuring bands like Dreamgate, Category 7, Shade of Sorrow, The Eternal, Orden Ogan, Alcest, Sunburst, Seven Spires, and more! Tune in for reviews of the Funeral Rites re…

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MSRcast 294: Unleash the Metal 2:05:34

1y ago2:05:34

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Welcome to episode 294 of MSRcast, your go-to heavy metal podcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they dive into the latest metal releases and news. In this episode, we discuss Kerry King's new album, Sebastian Bach's latest endeavors, and Simone Simons' solo project. We'll also highlight upcoming concerts from A…

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Metal Geeks 252: Ümläüty Gëëkëry 1:54:19

1y ago1:54:19

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Welcome to Metal Geeks 252: Ümläüty Gëëkëry! In this episode, we dive into the latest season of "The Boys," and explore Jim Henson and the Beach Boys documentaries. We discuss what Sony purchasing Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas means to us, and we will also cover "Furiosa," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Under Paris," "The Fall Guy," RenFaire, "Th…

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Metal Geeks 251: Live from Comicpalooza 2024 43:57

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Join the Metal Geeks crew and Justin, the metal detector, from the Harsh Vocals podcast live from the Podcast Program pavilion at Comicpalooza 2024! We kick things off by sharing our experiences at the show, including an epic performance by In Flames right down the street. Next, we dive into a discussion about our favorite heavy metal soundtracks o…

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Metal Geeks 250: Tales of Geekery 2:17:19

1+ y ago2:17:19

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🤘 Welcome to Metal Geeks 250! Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George as they convene to bring you the latest in geekery and metal mayhem. From the electrifying Firewind show to the epic tours of Amorphis, Dark Tranquillity, and Fires in the Distance, we've got you covered. Dive into the metal madness with Testament, Kreator, a…

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MSRcast 293: Molded By Metal 2:00:52

1+ y ago2:00:52

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Welcome, Metalheads, to another blazing episode of MSRcast with your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon! Today, we're diving into the Summer Slaughter announcement debacle, unpacking the epic lineup of 70,000 Tons of Metal, and discussing Blind Guardian's legendary show in Austin. Plus, we're sharing our anticipation for upcoming c…

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Metal Geeks 249: Keep It Gveeky 1:23:33

1+ y ago1:23:33

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Join Cary the Metal Geek and Not So Brutal George as your hosts catch up after a busy month in their personal lives. Topics discussed on this episode range from Hell's Heroes, upcoming concerts, Dune 2, Expendables 4, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, X-Men '97, Fantastic 4, Tournament of Champions, Resident Alien, Wrestlemania (Whaaa?), Ultros, Planet Z…