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All Consuming Podcast

By Gary and Tyler

Two best buds talking about their favorite bands, live shows, and albums in the Christian Heavy Music scene.
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Core Values | 011

All Consuming PodcastApr 24, 2024

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Core Values | 011
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Core Values | 010
Apr 17, 202453:08
Core Values | 009

Core Values | 009

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week, Gary is joined by CHRIS from For The Rock and The KingdomCore Podcast! They talk about the importance of album artwork, Christian hip hop and rap, Christian movies, death metal, chaotic hardcore, Lightworker, the Malaysian band Shamash, an epic new band called Bloke., Confessions Of A Traitor crazy new single, and rewind back in time to Woe Of Tyrants, there may have been a few googles on this one, and much more!  (00:00) Intro  (05:29) Confessions Of A Traitor - Fatal Frame (10:24) Lecrae, For King & Country - To Hell With the Devil (14:42) Bloke. - Gouge (20:22) FALL - Bloody (25:14) Saved by Skarlet - Compass of Guiding light (29:59) Lightworker - Evergreen (34:38) Inborn Tendency - Death Do Us Part (40:10) ELIJAH - Ignite (44:14) Shamash - Take Me As I Am (48:09) Woe Of Tyrants - Kingdom Of Might (The Eclipse) Links:⁠ ⁠ https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast
Apr 10, 202454:54
Hands - Give Me Rest
Apr 05, 202401:26:34
Core Values | 008
Apr 03, 202459:23
Core Values | 007

Core Values | 007

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week Gary and Tyler talk about Christians swearing, PRDGMS, March Madness, New York City, Wage War, OctaneCore, Then It Ends, Side-Panel hats, Micah Ariss, Meadows, The Wise Man's Fear.


(00:00) Intro

(06:54) PRDGMS

(12:01) Wage War

(16:01) Then It Ends

(19:50) Micah Ariss

(24:42) xglypretty

(37:58) Meadows

(42:24) The Wise Man's Fear

Links:⁠ ⁠ https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Mar 27, 202450:17
Core Values | 006

Core Values | 006

Another weekly episode in the scene. This week Gary and Tyler talk about Stretch Arm Strong the band and the toy, Back Street Boys, groove vs breakdowns vs guitar solos, burning CDs, Spoken, favorite intro tracks, Erra, Convictions, The Weeping Gate, and so much more!


(00:00) Intro

(05:22) Stretch Arm Strong

(09:18) Imminence

(15:27) Spoken

(20:05) TAKE

(24:17) ERRA

(28:18) For What Its Worth (IVWIW)

(34:43) Convictions

(39:17) The Weeping Gate

Links:⁠ ⁠ https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Mar 20, 202446:29
Core Values | 005
Mar 13, 202449:25
Core Values | 004
Mar 06, 202450:52
Core Values | 003
Feb 28, 202452:21
Core Values | 002
Feb 21, 202401:07:24
Core Values | 001
Feb 14, 202445:58
Immortal Construct - Truly, Truly

Immortal Construct - Truly, Truly

Gary and Tyler sat down with the vocalist of Immortal Construct, Jordan, but first they went track by track breaking down their favorite parts.


(00:00) Introductions

(10:45) Genesis

(16:21) Lion of Conquest

(23:44) Portrayals

(30:40) Calloused

(37:36) Revelation

(43:21) Interview With Jordan

(01:04:42) Closing


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Feb 07, 202401:07:16
AOTY 2023
Jan 20, 202401:18:23
Christmas with Reformed

Christmas with Reformed

This is the third and final Christmas episode in the 2023 Christmas Series! Tyler and Gary talk with Victor, Tony, and Jake from the band Reformed!  They share their favorite holiday traditions and songs, how they met up (or didn't meet up) and where their heavy music journey began.
We hope you enjoy it. Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
God Bless You!

Dec 20, 202355:24
Christmas with With Blood Comes Cleansing

Christmas with With Blood Comes Cleansing

This is the second episode, out of 3, in the 2023 Christmas Series! Tyler and Gary talk with Scott and Jeremy from With Blood Comes Cleansing! They share their favorite holiday traditions and songs, where the band started, and where their heavy music journey started.
We hope you enjoy it and have a Merry Christmas!

Dec 12, 202342:23
Christmas with Close Your Eyes

Christmas with Close Your Eyes

Tyler and Gary sit down with Shane and Sonny of Close Your Eyes. A great episode to begin the Christmas season!
This year, instead of one episode, we will release one episode every week until Christmas! We hope you enjoy it and have a Merry Christmas!

We said we would do it, Support Sonny Vega: https://cash.app/$AlwaysSonnyVega

Dec 05, 202346:52
War of Ages - Dominion

War of Ages - Dominion

A deep dive into War of Ages 2023 album "Dominion". An album focused around the book of Revelations! Gary and Tyler talk about Armageddon, the four horsemen, Jesus, and the end of the world!

(00:00) Introduction

(09:16) Band Discussion

(21:03) Album Discussion

(24:58) Famine

(32:56) Dominus

(38:14) Armageddon

(49:00) Death

(01:02:44) Laodicea

(01:19:46) Misery

(01:27:51) Outroduction

Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Nov 25, 202301:31:04
Furnace Fest 2023

Furnace Fest 2023

Tyler interviews Gary, Cecil, Bobby, and Tim about their time at Furnace Fest 2023. He asks about favorite moments, favorite shows, and overall the experience at FF 2023. This is a long one, with so much stuff to talk about and it was so much fun to do.


(00:00) Introductions

(06:25) First Time Furnies

(10:45) Returning Furnies

(15:47) Day 1 - Friday

(16:35) The Undertaking! Vs With Blood Comes Cleansing

(21:53) Project 86

(24:45) Norma Jean Vs Relient K

(33:26) Gideon

(36:14) MXPX

(42:28) Day 2 - Saturday

(43:24) Mindforce

(45:10) Becoming The Archetype

(48:43) Living Sacrifice

(52:29) Zao & Training For Utopia

(01:00:36) Holyname

(01:16:11) Turnstile

(01:17:57) Day 3 - Sunday

(01:21:06) Blessed By a Broken Heart

(01:26:28) Chasing Victory Vs. Trenches

(01:27:37) A Plea for Purging Vs. Ghoti Hook

(01:35:38) As Cities Burn & My Only Passenger

(01:40:06) The Insyderz

(01:42:09) Haste The Day

(01:53:00) Closing


Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Oct 19, 202301:58:14
Oh Sleeper - Son Of The Morning
Sep 19, 202301:24:44
Convictions - I Won't Survive
Aug 09, 202301:08:53
August Burns Red - Death Below

August Burns Red - Death Below

The 40th episode! Tyler and Gary dig into what makes Death Below different from other ABR, and not so different. Many rabbit holes and debates to be had.

(00:00) Introductions (01:38) Catching Up (13:22) Jumping In (20:26) The Cleansing (36:06) Tightrope (46:50) Fool's Gold in the Bear Trap (53:27) Revival (01:04:30) Dark Divide (01:33:03) Reckoning (01:48:33) Conclusion Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Jul 03, 202301:54:60
Haste The Day - Attack Of The Wolf King

Haste The Day - Attack Of The Wolf King

Tyler and Gary take a mulligan and revisit one of Haste The Day's greatest albums, giving it the attention it deserves. With Furnace Fest on the horizon, it had to happen.

(00:00) Introductions (01:15) Catching Up (18:23) Jumping In (32:09) Wake Up The Sun (41:24) Dog Like Vultures (52:32) Travesty (01:02:11) The Place That Most Deny (01:09:19) Crush Resistance (01:17:28) My Name Is Darkness (01:28:51) Conclusion Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Jun 02, 202301:30:32
Meadows - In Those Days & Also After

Meadows - In Those Days & Also After

Tyler and Gary go back to 2021 and dive deep into Meadows, a mix of post hardcore and melodic rock. Specifically their 3 part concept album "In Those Days & Also After". The EP was released on Facedown Records and too many people are not giving it the attention it deserves. Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast (00:00) Introductions (00:59) Catching Up (09:13) Jumping In (20:53) The Flood (29:11) The Dove (35:13) The Absence (43:58) The Embrace (54:05) The Call (01:09:20) The Answer (01:16:58) Conclusion
May 02, 202301:19:47
Wolves At The Gate - Eulogies

Wolves At The Gate - Eulogies

Tyler and Gary finally jump into a WATG album. A highly recommended and a 2022 album of the year contender. They talk about genre labels, babies, band lineup, cacti, breakdowns, group shouts, C.S. Lewis, Plato, how to use discernment, political arguments, Jesus!, seeing them live, some new things coming up, 6 songs from the album. And many more things... but this is what we could think of when we were writing this up. Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast (00:00) Introductions (01:12) Catching Up (08:42) Jumping In (22:21) Shadows (34:07) Peace That Starts The War (59:09) Lights & Fire (01:08:22) The Weight of Glory (01:16:24) Stop The Bleeding (01:30:03) Silent Anthem (01:38:13) Conclusion
Apr 03, 202301:46:54
HolyName

HolyName

Gary and Tyler jump into the world of hardcore drone worship, which is Tommy Greens (of Sleeping Giant) new project HolyName. An album with so many special guests that it will blow your mind!
Links:
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:06:59) Jumping In
(00:25:03) Meet Me Somewhere Quiet
(00:35:21) Creed Rev Gang
(00:48:33) The Sect
(01:00:40) They See
(01:10:40) Celestial
(01:19:55) St. Dismas
(01:29:00) Conclusion
Feb 22, 202301:32:25
AOTY 2022

AOTY 2022

Tyler and Gary sat down to discuss popular releases in 2022 and share their top 5 releases for the year. 

Songs in the episode: 

Trenches - Eclipse
Plead The Widow's Cause - True Love
Wolves At The Gate - Weight of Glory
A Moment in Pompeii - Hands of God
Memphis May Fire - Blood & Water
orphantwin - deathsurf
Norma Jean - A Killing Word / Parallella
Becoming The Archetype - The Dead World Ghost In The Ruins -
Resentment Coat - Haunting / Love for those we lost
The Devil Wears Prada - Noise / Cancer / Sacrifice
Amongst The Giants - Black Box
Demon Hunter - Silence the World
Fit For A King - The Hell We Create / What You Left Behind 

Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Jan 20, 202301:23:21
Christmas Special 2022

Christmas Special 2022

Merry Christmas! Gary and Tyler talk with the bands (Un)Worthy, The Undertaking!, and Plead The Widow's Cause about Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas songs, and what 2023 looks like.  

Help support Isaac Cleveland's family: https://gofund.me/142bba92 

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Dec 19, 202201:30:57
Furnace Fest | Interview

Furnace Fest | Interview

On this episode Gary interviews 4 gentlemen about their experiences at Furnace Fest!  

Does Furnace Fest live up to the hype that surrounds it?

They talk about their musical background into the Christian Heavy Music Scene, their experience with the city of Birmingham Alabama, with Furnace Fest, and of course seeing the bands play!

Links: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcast

Nov 03, 202201:37:27
Becoming The Archetype - Children of the Great Extinction

Becoming The Archetype - Children of the Great Extinction

GIVEAWAY: (The giveaway is over! Congrats to Cody Holliday!) 

Gary and Tyler talk about what they think the concept album is about. Millions of rabbit trails, including Five Finger Death Punch, Nickelback, Parkway Drive, and Walmart.   Does Tyler like this album? Does Gary? Is it Album of the Year?

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Oct 06, 202201:35:08
Gideon - Costs

Gideon - Costs

Join us as we consume the nostalgic album, "Costs". Gideon's first Facedown release and my how it differs from where they are now. Tracks we cover: Unworthy False Profits Gutcheck Brave New World Virtue Kingdom Minded


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Aug 29, 202201:08:10
MIXTAPE Vol. 1

MIXTAPE Vol. 1

Gary and Tyler pick 6 tracks to look back on. A sit down and chat type episode. We hope you enjoy the rabbit trail conversations, the Jesus talks, Sing 2, Beards and bassists.

Tracks:
"State of Mind" by Those Who Fear
"The Call" by In The Midst Of Lions
"The Wolf, The Clothes" by Creations
"Shiver" by A Plea For Purging
"Hook, Line And Sinner" by Texas In July
"A Dialogue" by Gwen Stacy


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Jul 28, 202201:02:59
Plead The Widow's Cause - Pain Split

Plead The Widow's Cause - Pain Split

Your lawn is mowed, it's 75 degrees, you got some meat on the grill and the family is out playing in the shade. You got your favorite beverage in one hand, your BBQ tongs in the other. What are you listening to? Pain Split by Plead The Widow's Cause. Life is good.


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Jun 29, 202201:28:20
Phinehas - The Fire Itself | Deep Dive

Phinehas - The Fire Itself | Deep Dive

Track by track discussion of one of the best albums of 2021, The Fire Itself. Gary and Tyler talk lyrics, musical themes, breakdowns, solos, screams, choruses, and having a Christian world view.


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Jun 08, 202201:35:14
Phinehas - The Fire Itself | Discussion

Phinehas - The Fire Itself | Discussion

Tyler and Gary go off-track about gatekeeping, discuss the metalcore revival, and when they discovered their love for Phinehas.


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May 04, 202243:44
Emery - We Do What We Want | Deep Dive

Emery - We Do What We Want | Deep Dive

The heaviest album ever to be released by Emery. A severely underrated album. Tyler and Gary talk about the screaming, the breakdowns, the heart break, the Mexican horns, the hymns, August Burns Red...  Christians in a band/Christians in a podcast. 


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Apr 06, 202201:08:10
Emery - We Do What We Want | Discussion

Emery - We Do What We Want | Discussion

Tyler and Gary talk Emery We Do What We Want! The heaviest album released by Emery. They talk about their favorite songs, seeing them live with Oh Sleeper, and the many many side projects of Emery.


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Mar 23, 202241:05
Bloodlines - Hevel | Deep Dive

Bloodlines - Hevel | Deep Dive

Gary and Tyler dive deep into Hevel. Going track by track, talking breakdowns, guitar riffs, trap music, clean and unclean vocals.

Be sure to check out the Discussion episode first!

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Mar 02, 202254:03
Bloodlines - Hevel | Discussion

Bloodlines - Hevel | Discussion

Tyler and Gary talk about Hevel EP by Bloodlines.  Hevel... pronounced "Hev elle", lawn mowing breakdowns, so many hot takes, album art, favorite track, first impressions of the band and the EP, digital assistants that can't understand you, Hardcore Hanks and Melody Marys.

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Feb 23, 202223:52
Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn | Deep Dive

Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn | Deep Dive

Gary and Tyler dive deep into The World Is A Thorn. Going track by track they talk about gatekeeping, beards, group shouts, musical backgrounds, car rides with the window down, deep tracks ONLY, breathing, lukewarm Christians, church burnings, standing firm, Ryan Clark, guitar tones, riffages, breakdowns AND solos.  

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Feb 11, 202201:41:26
Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn | Discussion

Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn | Discussion

A civilized discussion about Demon Hunter's 4th release, The World Is a Thorn. Does Tyler truly not like Demon Hunter? Is this their heaviest album? Is this a Christian album? Have you seen them in concert? Favorite songs vs least favorite songs.


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Jan 28, 202249:04
Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety | 020 | Part 2

Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety | 020 | Part 2

Tyler and Gary finish up the cult classic Underoath TOCS!  Wrapping up the last 5 tracks, they talk about The Lord of The Rings,  Ford Mavericks, Depression, self harm, JESUS, Define The Great Line.

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Jan 07, 202249:44
Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety | 019 | Part 1

Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety | 019 | Part 1

Tyler and Gary talk about the cult classic Underoath TOCS. Dipping into the first 5 tracks, they talk about emo, pop, relationship drama, anorexia, pre marital sex, the brown note, Dallas Taylor, parkour, American Idol, covid masks, death metal roots.
Dec 25, 202156:51
Christmas Special 2021 | 018

Christmas Special 2021 | 018

Tyler and Gary sit down with fans of the show to reminisce on some of their favorite Christmas songs from the Christian Heavy Music scene.

Featuring our listeners and patrons! Also featuring Sean and Chris from "The KingdomCore Podcast".

Nov 26, 202101:37:27
Idle Threat - Blurred Visions | Interview | 017

Idle Threat - Blurred Visions | Interview | 017

Tyler and Gary sat down for their first interview style episode with special guests Zeke and Ernie of Idle Threat! They deep dive into every song on the album and give some "behind the scenes" stories.

Oct 26, 202101:31:33
Becoming The Archetype - Dichotomy | 015 | Part 2

Becoming The Archetype - Dichotomy | 015 | Part 2

Part 2 is finally here! Tyler and Gary finish their deep dive into Dichotomy.

Sep 07, 202156:39
Becoming The Archetype - Dichotomy | 014 | Part 1

Becoming The Archetype - Dichotomy | 014 | Part 1

Dichotomy was a genre pushing album from BTA. The album was inspired by the C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy books and uses the same themes of biology vs technology, and man vs machine. A truly epic, creepy, gothic, death, metalcore masterpiece.

If you don't like BTA, I think you will by the end of this (or the next) episode!
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Aug 31, 202155:30
Sleeping Giant - Finished People | 013

Sleeping Giant - Finished People | 013

Sleeping Giant packs amazing sermons into a 3 minute song. Gary and Tyler break down some lyrics, break down some breakdowns, and break down some spoken word.

Feed key: iIVclETPxsKZHbtFp5ji

Jul 30, 202102:14:53
War Of Ages | 012

War Of Ages | 012

We finally did it. Join us as we talk about the band that inspired our podcast name! Deep dive into the group shouting, guitar solo, and the "yeah" breakdowns. Also, for some reason... Gary sings a lot.
Jun 18, 202101:31:29
August Burns Red - Leveler | 011

August Burns Red - Leveler | 011

In light of the new re-recorded Leveler album, the boys revisit the OG "Leveler". Live shows, deadly diseases, Kahlotus Washington history lesson, SALSA MUSIC!

Stoked for the re-recorded stuff!

With special guest Ryan Bordner!

May 14, 202101:34:24