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Sam Rivers passed away Oct. 18, 2025 at the age of 48. He was the bass player for Limp Bizkit. Rivers was often overshadowed by the personas of his bandmates, but he was an incredible talent and an integral piece to the band. Join Monster as he reflects on his appreciation and memories of Sam Rivers. 

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Jaycee, the human behind Blank Era, thought that the 1995 debut album from Garbage should get he breakdowns treatment. Monster tells Jaycee to "FIX ME NOW" and Danger feels like a STUPID GIRL. After this episode, Jaycee takes a VOW to never come back but Danger and Monster had a good time with her on the show.

EDITORS NOTE: Danger's audio is garbage.

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On episode 1 of our “Spooky Season of Second Breakfast,” join Monster as he discusses the mysterious life and death of Robert Johnson. Known as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time, how exactly did he get that good? Hard work and dedication, or did he possibly make a deal with The Devil? Tune in and find out!

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 28: Eve 6: It's All In Your Head. 
You don't need to THINK TWICE on this fan request. Danger and Monster take a look at It's All in Your Head, the third album from the once seen as only pop punk Eve 6. HEY MONTANA, are you a FRIEND OF MINE? Come find out if if we are going to see the GOOD LIVES or if we are going to BRING THE NIGHT ON.

"Now we're pissed off. You're either with it or you're not."
"When I'm still young and horny."
"I do not need a cowboy pop punk acoustic track."
"Steven Tyler looks like your grandma."
"Monsters black Nu-Metal heart."

 

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Kicking off Ladies Month we bring No Doubt's album Tragic Kingdom to the breakfast table. Danger and Monster get caught in the SPIDERWEBS. We enjoy THE CLIMB out just in time for SUNDAY MORNING. HEY YOU, are you HAPPY NOW? DON'T SPEAK to DIFFERENT PEOPLE, just END IT ON THIS.

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 27: Chiodos: Devil.

Its time to get out the DUCT TAPE. Danger and Monster talk Devil; the fourth and final studio album from the post-hardcore sometimes emo, Chiodos. We get a little AWKWARD & UNUSUAL at times but I assure you, if you are LOOKING FOR A TORNADO its not here. Here at Breakdowns, it is all SUNNY DAYS & HAND GRENADES. It doesn't matter when you listen to this one, whether it is at 3AM or on your drive home after work, I promise you will know WHY THE MUNSTERS MATTER.

"Elfman Emo."
"Sitting at the computer making the stank face."
"Half 80's hair metal, half circus music."
"Emo club nursery rhyme."
"It's just chunky breakdowns for days."
"We're both awkward and unusual."

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This week Danger and Monster talk about Post Malone's 2024 album F-1 Trillion. We might be the WRONG ONES to talk about this but we do it anyway. He's not a LOSER but Monster says "POUR ME A DRINK, I may need it". DANGER takes a NOSEDIVE and may HAVE A GUY FOR THAT. We both wonder what it is to be CALIFORNIA SOBER and may make a run for M-E-X-I-C-O.

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Epidsode 26: (Hed) P.E. : Broke. 

Monster and Danger HED into another Nu-Metal discussion as Monster goes for Broke to discuss one of his all time favorite bands! Will Hed PE and Monster be able to make Danger Feel Good, or will he be Waiting to Die!? Quit Killing Time and and Swan Dive into this week's episode!

-"Yeah, we're having a great time, but I mean, we're all gonna die, so whatever."
-"This album has a lot of bad words in it!"
-'If Sublime did a Nu-Metal song."
-"Everything goes down hill after seven seconds."
-"I don't like it. But I understand."


 

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This weeks episode brings the 2024 Falling In Reverse album Popular Monster to the breakfast table. Will Monster get in board with Mr. Radke or will he continue to see him as a POPULAR MONSTER? TRIGGER WARNING, this one is a doozy, especially RONALD. Danger goes into this with NO FEAR and isn't afraid of being the BAD GUY. Will these VOICES IN MY HEAD stop long enough to hear the PREQUEL to ALL ME LIFE?

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 25: Polish Club: Iguana. Do you like to rock!? Do you like to dance!? Do you like lizards!? Then you'll love this album! This week, Monster and Danger discuss the 2019 album Iguana by Polish Club. Iguana is the second album by yet another Australian band that Danger brings forward. 

-"Leather jackets and animal prints."
-"Cheerwine is the cherry nectar of the Gods."
-"Live it's hard to capture the joy of a tambourine."
-"Cocker Corner!"
-"A Riffoff"

And another exciting installment of What's Cooking/What's Nu!
Come hang out and let us know what you think!

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Another fan request brings I Am Abomination's 2010 album To Our Forefathers to the breakfast table. Danger and Monster dove into this head on. Danger was scared of the ART ATTACK and Monster has been having trouble wrapping his head around this one SINCE 1776. Anyway, THE DECEIVER showed us he may be one of the CREATURES OF THE NIGHT.

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 24: Iwrestledabearonce: Late For Nothing.

Before there was Spiritbox, Courtney LaPlante introduced herself to the metal world with her contributions to a couple of IWABO albums. Late For Nothing was the first of those two records and Monster wants to break it down. Silly song titles, brutal riffs and chaos from start to finish. Hang on, this one gets crazy!

"I was trying to Walken the right syllable."
"Karate Nipples is a great name! That's what they called me back in high school!"
"A little bit of meth sprinkled in would make sense."
"Lazer Ska!"
"Fire Bees VS. Murder Hornets."
"There's no way you can snooze that."

And the introduction of our newest segment: "What's Cooking/What's Nu!?"

Come hang out with us and let us know what you think!

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A fan request has brought the 2015 Joywave album, How Do You Feel Now? to the breakfast table. Danger and Monster talk about the DESTRUCTION this album has caused. NOW we are not going to be throwing a PARADE but there is just something about this one that FEELS LIKE A LIE.

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One of the requests that came in some time ago, Taylor Swift’s 1989, has gotten a face lift. We are re-releasing this episode! Not WELCOME TO NEW YORK, welcome to Breakdowns For Breakfast.  The fan said I WISH YOU WOULD but will we be OUT OF THE WOODS? Whatever happens, we SHAKE IT OFF and leave this episode feeling CLEAN.

"Thank the God Mother Taylor Swift."

"Nobody said that shit about Dolly Parton."

"Two old white dudes make a podcast."

"It's really hard for me to hear this song and not picture pigs in spandex."

"Blink twice if you're in actual danger Danger!"

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 23: Dayseeker: Sleeptalk
Danger thinks it would be a good idea to talk about Sleeptalk, by the post-hardcore band Dayseeker. Monster wants to count BPM. NightClubCore makes a comeback on this week's episode as Danger and Monster breakdown another record full of downtuned riffs, pop production and self deprecating lyrics. Does this one stand out, or is it just in the middle of the pack. Unless you're Already Numb, leave that Burial Plot and go get Drunk. Just try not to Crash and Burn before you give the episode a listen.

"You are a sack, but not a sad sack."
"Take em to the Matthews Bridge!"
"I identify with throwing up in the sink."
"Singers! Shut up!"
"It strategically fell apart."
"Thank you for giving me permission on using words."

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Monster brings the 1999 album Heads Are Gonna Roll from The Hippos to the breakfast table. Danger asks "Am I WASTING MY LIFE listening to this one?" Monster answers the question with "you BETTER WATCH YOUR BACK". I'm THINKING the PAULINA won't be FAR BEHIND.

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 22: Athenaeum: Radiance. Monster is ready to make Danger listen to another 90's album from his childhood; 1998's Radiance by Athenaeum. Is Athenaeum's status as a lesser known one hit wonder fair, or is this a classic 90's college radio album that needs to be re-evaluated? Tune in and find out!

-My look was loud
-Perfect for a WB gazebo scene
-Let's his Hootie shine
-Bob Dylan sucks (The Jingle!)
-The Big Dogs


Quick edit: We just recently heard of the passing of Alex McKinney, the bass player who we speak very highly of in this episode. While we did not know him personally, his contributions to this album and the music scene in NC will resonate for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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Danger and Monster go back to the Nu with the self titled debut from Adema released in 2001. Is EVERYONE going to BLOW IT AWAY? Or will your CLOSE FRIENDS be FREAKING OUT? Monster sheds his SKIN while Danger uses his SPECULUM to look at the PAIN INSIDE. TRUST me, after listening to this episode, you will be DROWNING in the Nu. 

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 21: Bad Omens Death of Peace of Mind. Danger and Monster decide to tackle a newer album. Is this just another run of the mill metalcore record, or is there something special these guys are bringing to the table? Here is some of the conversation:
"Heavy and aggressive. Smooth and sexy."
"This is a horny song."
"Hearing the Tik Toks."
"The breakdown wasn't breaking down enough."
"A fresh of breath air."

Come hang out and let us know what you think!!!
 

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Danger and Monster take a look at the 2022 album from Avoid, Cult Mentality. Will this one make the breakfast table BLAST OFF!? Monster gets into the GATOR FEST and Danger lives in MY WORLD. Try as you will but you CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY and you won't get BORED.

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Breakdowns For Breakfast Episode 20: Living Sacrifice: Reborn. Who's ready to talk 90's Christian metal!? Monster is, and Danger has no choice! Is this a metal masterpiece, or a MEHsterpiece? Let us know what you think! 
-"Christians can Rock N Roll too!"
-"Confetti cannon filled with the New Testament."
-"You can punch me in the face four times, you can punch me in the face six times, either way I'm still getting punched."
-"Tea is dirty British water."

And another exciting installment of Monster's Music History Lessons! (Now complete with theme music!)

Come let us know what you think! 

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Monster and Danger take a look at the latest release from Bilmuri, American Motor Sports. Will this one leave us EMPTYHANDED or lead us to a BETTER HELL? Are we DRUNK ENOUGH to talk about this one? Well, no. Not at all. But we are BLINDSIDED by a bit. So lets put the pedal down and go ALL GAS to see what the 2016 CAVALIERS did.

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Episode 19: Half Moon Run: Dark Eyes. Danger brings an album to the breakfast table that he used to love. Does he still love it? Does it hold up? Will Monster love it, hate it or REALLY hate it? Here's a list of out of context quotes to hopefully perk your intrest:

-Are you mad at me?

-Kinda like the Cuban missile crisis.

-Great is a strong word.

-KAREN!

-They want to punish me for having a good time.

-You have a downer feeling to me.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

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Danger and Monster bring the album Testify from POD to the breakfast table. Monster wants to SAY HELLO while Danger may want to say LIGHTS OUT to this album. We are here to talk about this albums MISTAKES & GLORIES and hopefully this episode won't LET YOU DOWN.

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Monster and Danger take a trip to Arcadia to see Sleep Token live with a sold out crowd in Greensboro North Carolina. Surely everything ran smoothly and on time and the staff was courteous and helpful right? RIGHT!? Stick to us like Caramel and Look to Winward as we tell you all about our worship service with Vessel, Jerry and the rest of the Sleep Token gang!

EDITORS NOTE: Careful, the audio is rough on this one!

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Episode 18: Chronic Future: Lines in my Face. Do you like rapcore? Do you like emo? Do you like rapcore in your emo!? Only one way to find out! Come check out our discussion on this often forgotten Warped Tour alumni! Here are some of the things you can look forward to:

-"What came first? The chicken or the chicken?"

-"Fred Durst apologist."

-"A Mix of Bradley Cooper and Lil Dicky."

-"That made my ADD hurt."

-"Proper distortion."

-"Hocking a loogie ."

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Danger and Monster talk about the 2009 release Homesick from A Day To Remember.Is MR. HIGHWAY THINKING ABOUT THE END? Or will he have FAITH IN ME? Either way I'm HOLDIN' IT DOWN FOR THE UNDERGROUND because YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE. I'm going to go drink some NJ ICED TEA and listen to ANOTHER SONG ABOUT THE WEEKEND.

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Episode 17: Taking Back Sunday: "Where You Want to be." Danger and Monster breakdown a very popular emo album from possibly the heyday of the genre itself. Need more reason to listen? Here are some clickbaity quotes from this week's episode:

"I don't know why, but I like it."

"Tastes like soap!"

"An icepick to the ear drum."

"Give you a hug over a punch."

Enjoy!

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DAnger and Monster bring the album Kezia from Protest The Hero. Will we agree to BURY THE HATCHET? Or will we find the DIVINITY WITHIN? BLINDFOLDS ASIDE we go into this ready for 2005. 

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Episode 16: From Zero: One Nation Under. What's better for an episode released on Halloween than a lesser known Nu-Metal record from the early 00's!? Discussions on this episode include:

-Are record labels evil?

-Sparks and chains in space!

-How many facial piercings is too many?

-Is the bridge to a song REALLY that important?

-Shopping at the thrift store of Nu-Metal!

-And much much more! 

Come have some fun with us and join the Breakdown! 

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Danger and Monster talk about the 1999 Weird Al album Running With Scissors. Monster looks at Danger and says 'MY BABBYS IN LOVE WITH EDDIE VEDDER". We talk about watching JERRY SPRINGER. Danger looks at YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR TODAY. In the end, IT's ALL ABOUT THE PENTIUMS.

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Episode 15: This Wildlife: Ever Blossom. When the band themselves tells you to review their album, you do it! You might not pick the one they ask for, but hey, close enough! Danger and Monster breakdown This Wildlife's album Ever Blossom. Is This Wildlife better live? Is this album too sad? Are the band members nice? Tune in and find out! Leave your comments and come join the conversation!

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Danger and Monster take a look at the self titled 2002 debut from The Used. Are we going to find A BOX FULL OF SHARP OBJECTS? Will Monster get a mouth full of THE TASTE OF INK? Danger does feel a bit ON MY OWN but as we talk about this one it does get a bit more GREENER WITH THE SCENERY. After we find that the PIECES MENDED we get an extra bit to listen to.

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Episode 14: Memento Mori by Flyleaf. This week, we discuss a lesser known album by a very well known band. Should this album be revisited, or is there a reason this one didn't have the same level of success? Do Flyleaf have the worst album covers? Is Lacey's voice a feature or a bug? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think!

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This week Danger and Monster bring the 1998 album from Stabbing Westward Darkest Days to the breakfast table. Will Monster tell Danger "YOU COMPLETE ME"? Maybe he will WHEN I'M DEAD or after we get TORN APART. This one is fun but you should SAVE YOURSELF and head to the DRUGSTORE.

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On this episode Monster thinks that the the newest Lady Gaga album, Mayhem, should get the Breakdowns treatment. Is this one of Monster's tricks and will he say "ABRACADABRA" at the end? Before Danger can work on being a PERFECT CELEBRITY he first needs to become a celebrity. Danger tells Monster "DON'T CALL TONIGHT" and Monster tells Danger that he is a SHADOW OF A MAN. Which one of the boys is a KILLAH? You will have to listen to find out who is going to DIE WITH A SMILE.

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Episode 13: Closure in Moscow: First Temple. Danger brings a lesser known screamo/emo album to the breakfast nook to be discussed. Is it an undiscovered gem or is there a reason this album and band haven't broken into the mainstream?? Tune in and let us know what you think!!

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This week Monster and Danger look at Proud Like A God from Guano Apes. Will this 1997 album OPEN YOUR EYES? WE USE THE PAIN wile talking about it and even use a little RAIN to WASH IT DOWN. Its time to GET BUSY as we pay TRIBUTE.

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Episode 12: Limp Bizkit: Results May Vary. Monster brings us a unique take on the only WESless Limp Bizkit record ever made. Danger does his best to tolerate the non stop nu metal ramblings. A lot of fun was had on this one! Tune in, check it out, and let us know what you think!!

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Danger and Monster take a look at American Love from Bad Rabbits. Will this one make us want to show off our DANCE MOVES? Or will it make us want to GET UP AND GO? Either way, WE CAN ROLL with it. We may get a little DIRTY but we don’t say SAYONARA.

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Episode Eleven: Memphis May Fire: Unconditional. Danger and Monster breakdown a modern metalcore record by a band a lot of people know, but may not be as familiar with this record. Monster gives a history lesson and Danger and Monster argue over how to interpret song lyrics. Let us know what you think!!

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Coal Chamber have been doing some reunion shows lately so they still have a following. However, their setlists haven't included any songs from this record...why? Is it not as good as their other albums? Is it too different? Tune in and find out what Danger and Monster have to say about it. 

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The guys discuss a weird album by a weird band. The Ongoing Concept has a very unique sound. For some, it's amazing. For others, too out there. What do you think of this band? And what do you think of this album in particular? Check out the episode and let us know what you think!!

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Monster brings another 1997 album to the table. Is this one as memorable and important and influential as OK Computer? Well, no. But is it still really good and a lot of fun? Also, no. But this is still a fun episode! Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Danger brings one of the most popular and possibly important records of the 90s to show to be discussed. Is it really that influential? Does it still hold up? Listen to hear what we think, but please leave a comment and let us know what you think as well!!!

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Sleep Token has taken the heavy music world by storm with their most recent album; Take me Back to Eden. However, on this episode, Danger and Monster discuss their first full length record Sundowning. Is it worth revisiting? Does is still hold up compared to their new material? Come and argue with us!

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For some, Beavis and Butthead was a dumb show featuring two idiots and crude humor. For others, it was a smart, satirical look at teenage life in the 90’s. Either way, it’s impact on pop culture and music is undeniable and fascinating. Don’t be a fart knocker! Join Monster as he talks about the history of Beavis and Butthead.

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On this episode of B4B, Danger tries to convince Monster 12 minute long songs are cool, EmoProg is a real thing and 311 has written long songs too. Tune in and enjoy!

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Monster gushes over one of his all time favorite albums. Does Danger agree with his assessment? Does Tyler Carter's "ISSUES" taint your opinion on this album? Tune in and give us your feedback!! 

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Danger decides to bring up an album that he loved when he was younger. Does is still hold up, or is it a little problematic in 2023?? Tune in and find out!!

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