# #81 Matthew McDougal (Boundaries)

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Podcast: [Nik Nocturnal Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nik-nocturnal-podcast-6899787)
Published: 2026-04-28T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nik-nocturnal/episodes/81-Matthew-McDougal-Boundaries-e3ihgen
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## Resource

Nik Nocturnal chats with Matthew McDougal from Boundaries about the recent song mix controversy, hardcore and metalcore influences, social media culture, mental health, gaming, and the future of heavy music. Get 30% off Neural DSP with code NOCTURNALPODCAST: https://neuraldsp.com

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