Episodes
This week, I am joined by DJ Doug Miller of Elite Sound Entertainment, and we're curating a playlist filled with our favorite 90’s club & dance tracks. This is definitely an episode that’ll get ya up and moving on the dance floor (well, the songs will at least!). Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server to join in the musical discussions: https://discord.gg/hhDQAnXasm FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY...
Published 05/06/24
This week, my guest curator is comedian Don Jamieson, co-host of "That Rocks!" & VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show,” & we're curating a mixtape filled with our favorite 80’s metal tunes!  We also discuss: his brand new comedy album “No Sleep ‘Til McSorleys;” the album’s homage to Motorhead’s “No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith;” the approach to comedy when touring with musical acts such as Anvil or Hookers & Blow vs. with another comedian such as Andrew Dice Clay; and so much more! Purchase...
Published 04/29/24
This week, my guest curator is Jason Whissell, host of both the It's Not That Bad & There Can Only Be One podcasts, & we're curating a mixtape filled with our favorite 80’s guilty pleasures!  It should probably be noted that neither Jason nor myself feel an iota of guilt for the songs we chose tonight (thus the “guilt free” in the title), but that said, “Guilty Pleasures” is a phrase more people are familiar with vs. “songs that others seem to hate, but you love!”  Be sure to visit...
Published 04/22/24
This week, I am joined by Ben Montgomery of the Records Revisited Podcast, and together we’re curating a playlist featuring songs that leave us spellbound.We’re talking about the songs that, when they come on, everything else comes to a screeching halt, and you just get lost in the music. Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server to join in the musical discussions:...
Published 04/15/24
This week’s guest curator is Patreon Mixtaper Tom Hutchinson, and we're crafting a mixtape filled with our favorite songs from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game soundtracks! Anyone familiar with the Tony Hawk series knows how vast their soundtracks can be. Did we cover all the bases? Tune in and let us know!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server to join in the musical discussions:...
Published 04/08/24
This week, I am joined by Britt Lightning of Vixen & the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp as well as Miles Schuman, host of Rock Camp: The Podcast, and together we’re curating a playlist featuring our favorite classic rock anthems!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server to join in the musical discussions: https://discord.gg/hhDQAnXasm FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website:...
Published 04/01/24
This week, I am joined by Royal Tusk’s Sandy MacKinnon, and together we’re curating a playlist featuring our favorite modern hard rock tunes!  We also take a deep dive into the stories behind several tracks from the band’s brand new album “Altruistic.” Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 03/25/24
This week, I am joined by Royal Tusk’s Sandy MacKinnon, and together we’re curating a playlist featuring our favorite modern hard rock bands!  We also take a deep dive into the stories behind several tracks from the band’s brand new album “Altruistic.” Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 03/25/24
In this bonus episode, my guest curator is DT Carel, host of the YouTube program SpaceCastle, and we're crafting a no topic playlist: 10 songs with no theme, no rules & no preparation. Once the songs are chosen, we each have to try to name the playlist!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 03/22/24
This week, I am joined by Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, and we’re co-curating a mixtape of the band’s biggest hits, fan favorites & deeper cuts…a little something to please a Hazelnut of every level.  We also dive into the band’s two latest singles “Love You More” & “Coconut Trees.” Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon:...
Published 03/17/24
In this bonus episode of My Weekly Mixtape, I’m throwing it back to a 2021 interview that Jay Sweet & I produced for Tunestiles Podcast with singer / songwriter Morgan Wade.  Since Tunestiles ended 2 weeks after this episode aired, and was erased from the internet as soon as the show ended its run, if you weren’t a Tunestiles' rider at the time, this interview is essentially brand new! In the sit down, we discuss: her debut solo album "Reckless," which was produced by Sadler Vaden and...
Published 03/12/24
This week, I am joined by Carrie Cunningham, and together we’re curating a playlist featuring our favorite modern female country artists!  We also discuss Carrie’s latest disco-country single “Just Like,” as well as music from her 2022 album “Showgirl.” Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 03/08/24
This week, I am joined by Walter Trout, and we’re diving into the stories behind the songs from throughout his entire discography, including his brand new album “Broken.” We also discuss: recording his Relentless “studio” album in front of a live audience at the Paradiso in Amsterdam; working with artists like Joe Bonamassa (“Clouds On The Horizon”), Beth Hart (“Broken”) & Dee Snider of Twisted Sister (“I’ve Had Enough”); striking a balance between tipping the hat and putting your own...
Published 03/04/24
This week, my guest curator is Jason Whissell, host of both the It's Not That Bad & There Can Only Be One podcasts, & we're curating a mixtape filled with our favorite 90’s Canadian artists & songs!  Join us as we genre hop through all of the best the Great White North has to offer!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode. FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon:...
Published 02/26/24
This week’s guest curator is The Sees’ Jamie DiTringo, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite Billboard Number 1 Hit Songs from the 1990’s!  Keep in mind, just like our Number 1 Hit Songs from the 1980’s episode, the “deepest” cut we can pick tonight was a # 1 hit that was only # 1 for one week. So it’s a non-stop hit fest in tonight’s episode! We also talk about songs from The Sees’ debut album “Conversations With My Future Self,” as well as some new cover songs that the band...
Published 02/19/24
This week, I am joined by Bryan W. Scott, lead singer for Union Underground, and we’re diving into the stories behind the tracks on their debut album "...An Education In Rebellion," we also discuss: the "Back To The 2000's" Tour featuring Union Underground, Soil, Ra & Flaw; touring with Linkin Park as their opening act; the band's live cover of Pantera’s "Cowboys From Hell" with Dave Williams of Drowning Pool during their NJ stop at Ozzfest 2001; how the band's track "Across The Nation"...
Published 02/12/24
This week’s guest curator is Patreon Mixtaper Philip Bergman, and we're crafting a mixtape filled with our favorite songs from “Weird Al” Yankovic! Song parodies? Check. Style parodies? Check. Polkas? Check. Original songs? Check. If you’re a fan of Weird Al in any capacity, we’ve got you covered! We also use this episode to make our case for why Al should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this...
Published 02/05/24
This week, I am joined by Jax Hollow and together we’re curating a mixtape that features the best that modern blues rock has to offer!  We also take a deep dive into Jax’s latest album “Only The Wild Ones,” her experience being invited to play a legendary venue by an iconic artist, and her upcoming slot on the Rock Legends Cruise XI, which also features: Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top, Bret Michaels of Poison, Rick Springfield, Collective Soul, Geoff Tate of...
Published 01/29/24
This week, I am joined by Desmond Child and we’re diving into the stories behind the songs he’s written for & co-written with Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cher, Meat Loaf & more!  He also discusses: the changing musical landscape in the early 1990’s; his mindset behind key changes in songs; working with Meat Loaf (and Jim Steinman) on “Bat Out Of Hell 3;” how Slipknot was an influence on “Bat Out Of Hell 3;” Why KISS’ “I Was Made For Loving...
Published 01/22/24
This week’s guest curator is Jesse Jackson, host of Set Lusting Bruce, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite songs from the boss, Bruce Springsteen. Did we create a playlist that would please both diehard & casual fans alike? Tune in and let us know!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 01/15/24
This week’s guest curator is Steve, co-host of Something For Nothing: A Rush Fancast, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite songs from Rush. Did we create a playlist that would please both diehard & casual fans alike? Tune in and let us know!  Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook:...
Published 01/08/24
This week’s guest curator is Jay Sweet, my former Tunestiles Podcast co-host, and we're crafting a mixtape filled with golden oldies & doo wop classics from the 50’s & 60’s!  We’re taking our musical Delorean back to 1955, and revisiting the classics that not only made headlines during the 50’s & 60’s, but also during the 80’s, when a lot of these songs saw a revival through the covers versions that were becoming hits all over again, to the originals being features in hit...
Published 12/29/23
This week’s guest curator is DT Carel, host of the YouTube program SpaceCastle, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite songs from throughout 2023.  Now, 2023 is a year so rich in music, we could've created multiple volumes for this episode, and still left some amazing tunes on the table! However, with that said, I think we created a perfect musical snapshot of the year in music! Hope you agree! We also talk about 2022 songs that we each rocked throughout the year, and close...
Published 12/22/23
This week’s guest curator is Ben Cheknis, host of the Two Vague Podcast, as well as a Patreon Mixtaper, and we're crafting a playlist filled with our favorite Number 1 Hit Songs from the 1980’s!  Keep in mind, the “deepest” cut we can pick tonight was a # 1 hit that was only # 1 for one week. So it’s a non-stop hit fest in tonight’s episode! Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website:...
Published 12/18/23