Episode Details

This episode goes everywhere in the best way. Me and TJ talk about the music that shaped us, from East Coast rap and R&B to metal, hardcore, and all the bands that defined different chapters of our lives. Then the conversation turns into a fun back-and-forth on old-school movies, 80s and 90s classics, and the kind of random debates that only happen when you’re talking with somebody who really knows your history.

🎙️ In this episode:
 • TJ’s hip-hop and R&B influences growing up
 • East Coast rap, DMX, Jay-Z, Black Rob, G-Dep, and more
 • How R&B led into a deeper appreciation for rap
 • West Coast influence through Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
 • As I Lay Dying vs August Burns Red debate
 • Why Killswitch Engage was so influential
 • Favorite heavier bands like Poison the Well, Norma Jean, and Maylene
 • How musicians and drummers think differently about music
 • Sylvester Stallone vs Arnold Schwarzenegger debate
 • Favorite 80s and 90s movies, from Ninja Turtles to Back to the Future
 • Deep-cut memories about Dragon, Chuck Norris, and classic action films

🧠 What you'll learn:
 • How different genres can shape your taste over time
 • Why early music influences stick with you for life
 • What made certain heavy bands stand out from the rest
 • How nostalgia connects music, movies, and identity
 • Why the best conversations usually come from shared history and random side roads

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Intro
 00:00 TJ’s hip-hop and R&B influence
 01:10 East Coast rap and R&B favorites
 02:20 The Box and old-school music memories
 04:10 West Coast rap influence
 04:48 As I Lay Dying vs August Burns Red
 05:30 Why Killswitch Engage changed everything
 07:10 Favorite hardcore and post-hardcore bands
 08:40 How different musicians hear music
 09:35 Stallone vs Arnold debate
 11:20 80s movie nostalgia
 12:30 Favorite childhood movies
 13:40 Back to the Future breakdown
 15:30 Dragon, Chuck Norris, and martial arts movie talk

📢 About the Podcast
 Anything and Everything with Matt Reyna is a podcast where real conversations happen with friends, guests, and people from all walks of life. From music and culture to life lessons and random debates, no topic is off limits.

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