East Coast Rap, Metal & Movie Debates | Real Talk with TJ

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.#podcast #anythingandeverything #mattreyna #hiphop #metal #nostalgia #eastcoastrap #killswitchengage #80smovies #90smovies