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The MT Alternative Podcast

Mike Tremblay /Tom Rowsey

The MT Alternative Podcast is where music nostalgia meets sarcasm, humor, and the occasional political rant. Mike and Tom revisit the past, argue about the present, and never take themselves too seriously.

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All Episodes

35:25

From Snowed-In Shenanigans To Playoff Hot Takes

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2026/02/07

Send us a text Snow piles up, the studio sits quiet, and we refuse to miss a week. We hit record across a phone line and dive straight into the heart of winter life: a weekend of football that swung from gripping to grueling, a city wrapped in powder, and the odd rituals that take over every grocery aisle and gas station queue. It’s unpolished, real, and full of the kind of moments that make you nod, laugh, and occasionally yell at your speaker. We start with the slate everyone watched and t...

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44:00

Country Metal, Football Nerves, And Voicemails

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2026/01/21

Send us a text You know that moment when a new sound hits and your brain says, “Wait, why hasn’t this existed forever?” That was us discovering country metal. We stumbled into Cody Parks and The Dirty South and found a blend that keeps country’s storytelling soul while borrowing the horsepower of 80s and 90s metal. Think big hooks, bigger riffs, and lyrics that still smell like dirt roads and late nights. We walk through how this band built a lane—starting with sharp, respectful covers and m...

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51:01

Season Three, Porch Rain, Fresh Chaos

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2026/01/16

Send us a text The rain is steady, the porch is alive, and season three kicks off with our favorite kind of chaos: honest laughs, sharp pivots, and a plan to make this the most personal run yet. We start with football—bye weeks, “easy” schedules, and the odd hangover of overseas games—then acknowledge the truth every fan knows: you still have to win the ones in front of you. From wildcard predictions to those late-night Sunday kickoffs that ruin Monday mornings, the NFL talk sets a fast, fami...

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56:14

We Race Through The Final Three Years Of The Eighties...

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2026/01/01

Send us a text Three years. Zero restraint. We dive headfirst into 1987, 1988, and 1989—the final rumble of the Eighties—where U2, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, and N.W.A battled for airtime while movies like Die Hard, Batman, and When Harry Met Sally reset what a blockbuster could be. It’s a season finale recorded on a strangely warm Christmas Eve porch in North Carolina, complete with the usual laughter, side quests, and uncomfortable truths about who really boug...

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54:32

Holiday Chaos, Cozy Laughs

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2025/12/28

Send us a text Holiday cheer meets porch-chaos honesty as we light up the season with sunshine, BBQ talk, and the kind of tangents only two old friends can justify. We kick off with Rupert’s wry preamble, then slide straight into football plans, the fallout from a “takeover” that left our studio sticky and suspicious, and the comfort of being off work even when you know the restart will hurt. Warm weather doesn’t kill the spirit; it just changes the soundtrack. Music and movies become our ma...

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55:15

Pip And Squeak Hijack The Holidays With Zero Planning...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text What happens when two holiday agents of chaos barricade a studio and decide to host their own “festive special”? We crank the mics, ditch the plan, and turn December into a glittering avalanche of bits, banter, and questionable wisdom. It’s a rogue broadcast where the only rules are “don’t press the big red button” and “we already pressed it.” We charge through the season’s soft spots with reckless cheer: fruitcake as a friendship test, tinsel as household glitter you never es...

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47:52

Two Hosts Walk Into 1986 And Immediately Get Distracted

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2025/12/04

Send us a text Step into 1986, where the radio blasted arena anthems, the movies minted icons, and neon felt like a state of mind. We rewind the year with a blend of laughs and real talk: the rock that ruled car stereos, the pop and R&B that defined slow dances, and the synth‑pop curios that vanished as quickly as they arrived. From Bon Jovi singalongs to Whitney’s first ascents, we map the soundtrack that made malls, gymnasiums, and Friday nights feel electric. The screen was just as lo...

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50:41

Two Friends Try To Explain 1985 Without Getting...

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2025/11/28

Send us a text Cue the tape deck and roll down the windows—we’re time-traveling to 1985, when MTV crowned songs with visuals, stadium choruses rattled bleachers, and one year managed to pack in more pop culture whiplash than most decades. We kick off with the hits that won the airwaves—A-ha’s pencil-sketched rocket, Madonna’s icon-making trifecta, Tears for Fears’ velvet angst, and Dire Straits’ sly jab at the star factory—then dig into why some anthems still get misread. If you’ve ever belte...

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50:11

"1984: One Year, Two Clueless Hosts"

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2025/11/20

Send us a text The porch is open, the speakers are warm, and 1984 rolls in like a storm you’re happy to stand under. We dive straight into the music that defined a generation and argue the big stuff with a grin: can someone be country’s “king” without writing most of their songs, or does a lived-in voice beat a pen every time? From Van Halen’s synth-charged swagger to Metallica’s midnight thunder, from Prince’s electric sermons to The Smiths and Echo and the Bunnymen crafting shadows you can ...

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48:22

Two Friends Rewind To 1983 And Connect The Dots...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text Neon lights. Big hair. Bigger hooks. We crank the dial back to 1983 and trace how a single year rewired music, movies, TV, sports, and even what we wore on our wrists. From Michael Jackson’s chart dominance and Madonna’s arrival to Prince’s sleek menace and The Police at full polish, we pull on the threads that MTV stitched into identity. Metal slammed through the door with Quiet Riot and Dio, New Order and The Cure made synths feel human, and Run‑DMC and Grandmaster Flash gave...

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45:41

"1982 Rewind"

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2025/11/06

Send us a text A year can change everything, and 1982 proved it. We crack open the moment when MTV turned music into moving pictures, fashion into a stage, and hits into cultural events. From front-porch laughs to deep dives, we map how Thriller rewrote pop’s playbook, why Eddie Van Halen’s Beat It solo made genre walls crumble, and how Toto’s studio sheen, Prince’s swagger, and Survivor’s training montage forever reshaped the soundtrack of daily life. The stories don’t stop at the stereo. W...

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45:39

Two Guys, One Year, Zero Attention Spans

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2025/10/29

Send us a text What if one year could explain why your playlists, movie nights, and game obsessions still look the way they do? We crank back to 1981, where synths collided with stadium guitars, country hit its stride, and MTV turned music into a visual habit. From the Stones’ swagger and Journey’s eternal chorus to Human League’s neon pulse and Ozzy’s riff machine, we trace the tracks that built a generation’s soundtrack—plus the deep cuts that still deserve more love. Along the way, we kee...

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52:24

Porch Talk, 1980

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2025/10/10

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"Living in '79: The Soundtrack of Chaos"

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2025/09/25

Send us a text 1979 was the year music changed forever. The spectacular death of disco at Chicago's Comiskey Park, where fans rioted and burned records on the field, marked a cultural turning point that Mike and Tom explore with both historical insight and personal memories. Against the backdrop of disco's demise, rock music reached remarkable creative heights. Pink Floyd's "The Wall," AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," and Led Zeppelin's final album "In Through the Out Door" all dropped in this piv...

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"Grease, Glitter, and Guitars- Welcome to the music...

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Step into a time machine as Mike and Tom transport you back to 1978 – a year when disco ruled the airwaves, rock was evolving, and both hosts were navigating their youth at ages 11 and 15. This nostalgic deep dive isn't just about the music; it's about how these songs became the soundtrack to their formative years. The duo meticulously walks through Billboard's Top 40 hits from 1978, sparking memories and playful debates along the way. From the Bee Gees' disco dominance with "...

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45:37

The Warning's Thunder at The Ritz

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2025/08/21

Send us a text Take a wild ride through rock history and roadside adventures as Mike and Tom deliver another unpredictable episode filled with concert tales and travel mishaps. Mike's musical heart is set ablaze after witnessing The Warning—three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico—deliver a face-melting performance at The Ritz in Raleigh. His VIP experience (which he didn't even realize he had purchased) granted him early access, signed memorabilia, and encounters with possibly the greatest bart...

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43:54

The Prince of Darkness: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Mike and Tom pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his extraordinary journey from Black Sabbath pioneer to solo superstar and cultural icon. They explore the musical evolution, personal struggles, and unforgettable legacy of the Prince of Darkness who defied expectations and transformed heavy metal. • From working-class Birmingham to pioneering heavy metal with Black Sabbath in the late 1960s • The creation of landmark albums like Black Sabbath, Paranoid, a...

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73:00

Polyester Wonderland: 1977's Cultural Milestones and...

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2025/07/17

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When America Turned 200: The Soundtrack of a Nation

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2025/07/02

Send us a text Step into a time machine to 1976, when America celebrated its bicentennial, bell-bottoms were wide, and the musical landscape was experiencing a revolution unlike any other. This vibrant year saw rock music expanding to fill stadiums while punk kicked down the establishment's door and disco seduced reluctant dancers across the country. Mike and Tom share their personal connections to this transformative year with palpable enthusiasm, exploring how Boston's groundbreaking debut...

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66:22

Bell-Bottoms and Ballroom Blitz: A Journey Back to 1975

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Step into a world where bell-bottoms were the height of fashion, rock music blared from 8-track players, and not a single person worried about gluten. Mike and Tom, your guides through this time-warped musical landscape, transport you back to 1975 – a pivotal year that shaped not just music, but an entire generation's cultural identity. The hosts share deeply personal connections to the year's biggest hits. Tom reveals how the Eagles' "Best of My Love" takes him back to childh...

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