Mike Ficklin
@mfwaxpoetic.bsky.social
Family man. Host of The Leitmotif and Movement Podcast. Writer. NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA FB & BB, Final Fantasy, Masters of the Universe, heavy metal music, Star Wars, G1 Transformers, TMNT, Thundercats, The Simpsons, Futurama, Batman TAS, D&D, comic books.
Michael and I are back with episode 16! This time we are talking about Rush’s incredible “2112”! Come and join us for the discussion!
We're breaking down Rush’s 1976 release, “2112”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Corey Hart’s “Never Surrender” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 16 - Rush
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 03/03/2025 · 1h 17m
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March 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Michael and I are back with episode 16! This time we are talking about Rush’s incredible “2112”! Come and join us for the discussion!
Michael and I are back with episode 15! This time we are talking about one of our favorite records: Sevendust’s “Seasons”! Come and join us for the discussion!
We're breaking down Sevendust’s 2003 release, “Seasons”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Jackson 5’s “Who’s Lovin’ You” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 15 - Sevendust
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 02/17/2025 · 1h 25m
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February 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Michael and I are back with episode 15! This time we are talking about one of our favorite records: Sevendust’s “Seasons”! Come and join us for the discussion!
Michael and I take a deep dive into the outstanding debut record from Am I In Trouble? in this bonus episode! Come and join us for the discussion!
We’ve got a special bonus episode for you today! This time, we are discussing the debut record from @amiintrouble.bsky.social : “Spectrum”! Come and join us for the discussion and let us know what you think!
What is your favorite track on “Spectrum” and why?
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What is your favorite track on “Spectrum” and why?
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Bonus Episode 2 - Am I In Trouble?
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 02/11/2025 · Bonus · 25m
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February 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Michael and I take a deep dive into the outstanding debut record from Am I In Trouble? in this bonus episode! Come and join us for the discussion!
Michael and I are back for our 14th episode! This time we’re talking about Queen’s “Sheer Heart Attack”! Come and give us a listen and let us know what you think!
We're breaking down Queen’s 1974 release, “Sheer Heart Attack”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 14 - Queen
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 02/03/2025 · 1h 26m
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February 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Michael and I are back for our 14th episode! This time we’re talking about Queen’s “Sheer Heart Attack”! Come and give us a listen and let us know what you think!
Damn. Just damn. I wish I could have gotten to meet you. Shake your hand and thank you for everything. My childhood was so much better for having you in it. RIP Mr. Erwin.
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John Erwin, Voice Actor in ‘He-Man’ and ‘Archie’ Cartoons, Dies at 88
He also recurred on the Clint Eastwood series ‘Rawhide’ and was finicky as Morris the Cat on TV commercials in the 1970s.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Damn. Just damn. I wish I could have gotten to meet you. Shake your hand and thank you for everything. My childhood was so much better for having you in it. RIP Mr. Erwin.
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Michael and I are back with our thirteenth episode! This time we are talking about The Beatles debut studio record, “Please Please Me”! Come and give us a listen!
We're breaking down The Beatles’ 1963 debut studio album, “Please Please Me”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Edwin Starr’s “War” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Epidsode 13 - The Beatles
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 01/20/2025 · 1h 34m
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January 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Michael and I are back with our thirteenth episode! This time we are talking about The Beatles debut studio record, “Please Please Me”! Come and give us a listen!
Michael and I are back with our twelfth episode! This time, we’re talking about “I Let It In And It Took Everything” by Loathe. Come give us a listen and us know what you think!
We're breaking down Loathe’s 2020 release, “I Let It In And It Took Everything”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Etta James’ “At Last” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 12 - Loathe
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 01/06/2025 · 1h 19m
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January 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Michael and I are back with our twelfth episode! This time, we’re talking about “I Let It In And It Took Everything” by Loathe. Come give us a listen and us know what you think!
Michael and I are talking about our Top 5 Records of 2024! Hard to believe that we have hit episode 11 already. We’re having a good time and Michael is really growing. Come have a listen and let us know what you think!
We're talking our Top 5 Records of 2024! We also feature our Top 5 Discoveries of 2024 in our Art of Discovery segment! Plus we discuss John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 11 - Top 5 Records of 2024
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 12/23/2024 · 1h 40m
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December 23, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Michael and I are talking about our Top 5 Records of 2024! Hard to believe that we have hit episode 11 already. We’re having a good time and Michael is really growing. Come have a listen and let us know what you think!
Michael and I are back with our tenth episode! This time, we’re talking about “The Last Will And Testament” by Opeth. Come give us a listen and us know what you think!
We're breaking down Opeth's brand new record, "The Last Will And Testament"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss George Michael’s “Freedom ‘90” and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 10 - Opeth
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 12/09/2024 · 1h 24m
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December 9, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Michael and I are back with our tenth episode! This time, we’re talking about “The Last Will And Testament” by Opeth. Come give us a listen and us know what you think!
My son and I are back with our 9th episode! This time we’re taking a dive into Devin Townsend’s new record, “PowerNerd”! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
We're breaking down Devin Townsend's brand new record, "PowerNerd"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Supremes' "Stop! In the Name of Love" and Michael receives his next assignment!
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Episode 9 - Devin Townsend
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 11/25/2024 · 1h 24m
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November 25, 2024 at 1:36 PM
My son and I are back with our 9th episode! This time we’re taking a dive into Devin Townsend’s new record, “PowerNerd”! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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We discussed the soundtrack to the outstanding 1994 film, The Crow on the show! We were joined by @comicsthatwelove.bsky.social’s Zach McCrary and had a blast!
We’re joined by Zach McCrary from @comicsthatwelove.bsky.social to discuss the soundtrack to The Crow (1994)! Plus we discus Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash”, feature more great indie artists, and the rest of our regular segments!
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Episode 8 - Breaking Down The Crow Soundtrack (1994)
Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 11/11/2024 · 1h 50m
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November 11, 2024 at 1:40 PM
We discussed the soundtrack to the outstanding 1994 film, The Crow on the show! We were joined by @comicsthatwelove.bsky.social’s Zach McCrary and had a blast!
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I guested on @comicsthatwelove.bsky.social this week! We talked one of my favorite comics of all time, Y: The Last Man. Give us a listen!
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New episode with @leitmovepod.bsky.social talking the Brian K. Vaughan classic, Y: The Last Man (Vertigo/DC Comics)
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November 7, 2024 at 12:26 AM
I guested on @comicsthatwelove.bsky.social this week! We talked one of my favorite comics of all time, Y: The Last Man. Give us a listen!
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The second part of our discussion with Lyrical Innuendo’s bubbawheat about Tool’s “Ænima” is now live!
November 1, 2024 at 11:58 AM
The second part of our discussion with Lyrical Innuendo’s bubbawheat about Tool’s “Ænima” is now live!
The first part of a 2 part episode of my son and I’s podcast is live! We even feature our first guest!
Episode 7 Part One is live! We’ve got a lot to say about Tool’s 1996 record, “Ænima”! Joining us for the discussion is our first guest: @bubbawheat.bsky.social of the Lyrical Innuendo podcast!
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Episode 7 - Breaking Down Tool's "Ænima" Part 1 | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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October 28, 2024 at 12:44 PM
The first part of a 2 part episode of my son and I’s podcast is live! We even feature our first guest!
My son and I are back with our 6th episode!
Our new episode is live! We are covering Alice Cooper’s “Billion Dollar Babies”! We also discuss a hit from yesteryear: “Runaround Sue” by Dion! Plus our usual banter about what we’ve been listening to, The Art of Discovery, and what we’re looking forward to!
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Episode 6 - Breaking Down Alice Cooper's "Billion Dollar Babies" | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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October 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM
My son and I are back with our 6th episode!
Here’s the latest episode of my son and I’s podcast! We’re talking Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” and Frank Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good Year”. Also, featuring music from some of our favorite indie bands! Give us a listen and let us know what you think!
Episode 5 is live! Join us for a conversation on Metallica’s 1984 thrash masterpiece, “Ride The Lightning”! Michael also gives his thoughts on Frank Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good Year!” We also play music from some outstanding indie bands along with our usual talk!
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Episode 5 - Breaking Down Metallica's "Ride The Lightning" | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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September 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Here’s the latest episode of my son and I’s podcast! We’re talking Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” and Frank Sinatra’s “It Was A Very Good Year”. Also, featuring music from some of our favorite indie bands! Give us a listen and let us know what you think!
For your aural enjoyment, I proudly present the fourth episode of my son and I’s podcast! This week we are discussing one of our favorite records and another all time great Motown release! Plus, we’re featuring music from some fantastic indie artists!
We’re back with our fourth episode! We are breaking down 36 Crazyfists’ 2006 record, "Rest Inside The Flames"! Plus, we talk about what we've been listening to and we play some great songs in the Art of Discovery! We also chat about The Temptations’ “My Girl”!
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Episode 4 - Breaking Down 36 Crazyfists' "Rest Inside The Flames" | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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September 16, 2024 at 12:56 PM
For your aural enjoyment, I proudly present the fourth episode of my son and I’s podcast! This week we are discussing one of our favorite records and another all time great Motown release! Plus, we’re featuring music from some fantastic indie artists!
As promised, here’s our third full episode! We’re taking a deep dive into Led Zeppelin “II”, talking “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, featuring an interview with my daughter, debuting a new segment, and so much more!
We also get to feature music for the first time in the show!
We also get to feature music for the first time in the show!
Its episode: the third! In this episode, we are breaking down Led Zeppelin’s 1969 record, "II"! We have a special guest drop by (my daughter). Then we talk a bit about what we've been listening to this week and we debut a brand new segment!
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Episode 3 - Breaking Down Led Zeppelin's "II" | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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September 6, 2024 at 11:53 AM
As promised, here’s our third full episode! We’re taking a deep dive into Led Zeppelin “II”, talking “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, featuring an interview with my daughter, debuting a new segment, and so much more!
We also get to feature music for the first time in the show!
We also get to feature music for the first time in the show!
We’re back with a special Labor Day bonus episode for your ear holes! Give us a listen!
Happy Labor Day to our US listeners! To celebrate, we’ve got a bonus episode! We are talking about our experience seeing the Sammy Hagar Best of All Worlds 2024 tour!
Don’t worry, our full show will be up later this week!
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Don’t worry, our full show will be up later this week!
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Bonus Episode 1 - Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds 2024 Tour | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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September 2, 2024 at 4:05 PM
We’re back with a special Labor Day bonus episode for your ear holes! Give us a listen!
My son and I are breaking down Van Halen’s 1986 album, “5150”, for our second episode! Give it a listen! Subscribe and share the show with the music lovers in your life!
Our second episode is live! We are breaking down Van Halen's 1986 record, "5150"! We also talk a bit about what we've been listening to this week and share some listener feedback. We also chat about Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"!
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Episode 2 - Breaking Down Van Halen's "5150" | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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August 19, 2024 at 11:47 AM
My son and I are breaking down Van Halen’s 1986 album, “5150”, for our second episode! Give it a listen! Subscribe and share the show with the music lovers in your life!
It’s the first episode from my son and I’s new podcast! Have a listen! Subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher so you never miss an episode!
If you love it, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your family and friends!
If you love it, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your family and friends!
The wait is finally over! Our first episode has arrived!
In this episode, we are talking about our Top 5 Records of All Time (currently). We also talk about some new music we’ve been listening to and a few other suprises.
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In this episode, we are talking about our Top 5 Records of All Time (currently). We also talk about some new music we’ve been listening to and a few other suprises.
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Episode 1 - Top 5 Records of All Time | Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast
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August 5, 2024 at 11:36 AM
It’s the first episode from my son and I’s new podcast! Have a listen! Subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher so you never miss an episode!
If you love it, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your family and friends!
If you love it, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your family and friends!
Here’s the trailer for my son and I’s new podcast! Give it a listen, like, and share it around!
July 12, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Here’s the trailer for my son and I’s new podcast! Give it a listen, like, and share it around!