Metal mayhem and festival tales dominate as we break down the Sonic Temple experience from start to finish. After four years of podcasting (an eternity in the podcast world!), we're celebrating episode 172 with a deep dive into what makes a great metal festival.

Sonic Temple emerges as the clear winner when compared to Inkcarceration, offering flat ground instead of treacherous hills, better spacing between stages, and perfect timing weather-wise. The lineup delivered serious firepower with Ice Nine Kills crushing their set, Bullet For My Valentine sounding album-perfect, and Whitechapel demonstrating why they're considered death metal royalty. Even unexpected acts like ICP drew massive crowds, though some veterans like Rob Zombie showed their age with winded performances and partial lyrics.

Beyond festival talk, we explore Cedar Point's surprising new comedy shows and take a musical journey through bands you might not know yet but absolutely should. From Russian mathcore outfit Ape on the Rocket to Italian metalcore group Burning Hayes, we unearth hidden gems that deserve spots on your playlist. Each discovery fuels our appreciation for the endless creativity in the metal scene.

After 172 episodes, we're still passionate about sharing the music and movies we love. Whether you're here for the bands, the banter, or the bizarre tangents, we appreciate you joining our metal-fueled conversations. Check out these bands, let us know what you think, and join us next week for more mayhem.

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Ready your eardrums for a wild ride through the Sonic Temple Music Festival lineup! In this episode, we transform into musical explorers, diving headfirst into the unknown bands populating the four-day metal extravaganza in Columbus.

Before our musical journey begins, we spend some quality time geeking out over HBO's "Righteous Gemstones," appreciating how perfectly it satirizes money-hungry evangelical empires. The character of Baby Billy (played masterfully by Walton Goggins) steals the spotlight in our conversation as we discuss the show's brilliant balance of dark humor and compelling character development.

Then we strap in for our main adventure – listening to dozens of unfamiliar bands scheduled for Sonic Temple. Our reactions range from enthusiastic head-banging to bewildered confusion as we encounter everything from blistering death metal to unexpected 80s industrial sounds. The format feels delightfully reminiscent of Beavis and Butthead, with unfiltered, immediate reactions to both music and visuals. Highlights include discovering gems like Uncured, Left to Suffer, and Angel Maker – all earning spots on our must-see festival schedule.

A brief intermission features our resident parody artist "Toby Queef" delivering an outrageously inappropriate country song before we continue our musical exploration. The deeper we dive into Friday and Saturday's lineups, the more excited we become about bands like 200 Stab Wounds, Peeling Flesh, and Boundaries – noting how the festival seems strategically organized with harder, more death metal-focused acts appearing later in the weekend.

Whether you're attending Sonic Temple, considering future festival plans, or simply enjoy hearing two friends judge music they've never heard before, this episode delivers equal parts practical insight and genuine laughs. After 171. episodes together, our chemistry creates the perfect backdrop for this musical adventure. Hit play and join us as we separate the metal wheat from the chaff!

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Remember when you and your friends would spend hours debating the best Disney movies before cranking up some heavy metal? That's exactly the vibe we deliver in this latest episode of It's Everyday with John and Jay.

We kick things off with an epic Disney discussion, ranking our top five animated classics. Robin Hood claims Jay's number one spot, while John champions Aladdin. The conversation flows through beloved characters, iconic scenes, and the magic that makes these films timeless. We discover surprising common ground in our love for A Goofy Movie and debate the merits of Beauty and the Beast versus Pinocchio.

The nostalgia continues as we shift to live-action Disney films. John reveals his deep appreciation for Mary Poppins—"the greatest blend of Disney"—while Jay surprises with his unexpected love for Cool Runnings and Heavyweights. Our journey through Disney's vast catalog unearths forgotten gems like The Shaggy Dog and Pete's Dragon, sparking memories that will transport you back to childhood movie nights.

Just when you think we're all Disney all day, we pivot to showcase some seriously heavy new music. From the haunting vocals of Illicit Thoughts to the aggressive assault of Filth's "Stay Gutter," we explore the cutting edge of metal across various subgenres. Our enthusiasm peaks when discussing Wage War's "Tombstone" with its Pantera-inspired outro riff that has us both geeking out over guitar tones and breakdowns.

Whether you're here for the Disney nostalgia, the metal discoveries, or just our authentic friendship, this episode delivers something for everyone. And don't forget to subscribe—we've got exciting updates coming about our collaboration with Skiddles on his upcoming album!

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