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My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast featuring curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs—blending music discovery with deep nostalgia.Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode brings together musicians, industry professionals, and passionate fans to explore why songs matter—and how they connect to memory, identity, and the moments that define us.From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, country, and indie, the show delivers track-by-track deep dives, artist insights,

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46:30

Your Next Favorite Band: 10 Underrated Acts You Need...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/04/12

Discover your next favorite band on this week’s episode as I’m joined by Patreon Mixtaper Chad Lamasa to shine a light on 10 underrated artists who deserve way more attention. We’re digging into the kind of bands you stumble across and immediately start telling friends about — the ones flying just under the mainstream radar but making music that resonates as much, if not more, than artists that are already household names. Together, we discuss what makes these groups underrated, why they should

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52:03

Beyond the Black (Album): 10 Metallica Songs That...

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2026/04/05

What's your goto post-black album Metallica track? Fans love to debate the band’s evolution, but one thing’s for sure: the post–Black Album era is packed with powerful, creative, and unfairly overlooked tunes.In this week’s episode, Zack Derby of The Neatcast joins me to dig deep into Metallica’s modern catalog—everything from the Load era through today—to spotlight 10 tracks that prove the band never stopped pushing forward.No covers. No live versions of old favorites. Just a curated set of

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39:58

Alien Ant Farm’s Dryden Mitchell on 25 Years of...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/03/29

This week, I’m joined by Dryden Mitchell of Alien Ant Farm to trace the band’s journey: from the early $100 EP and Love Songs recordings—when tracks like “S.S. Recognize” and “Wishing” were still finding their final form—to the tongue-in-cheek Greatest Hits release that arrived before the band had even broken nationally.From there, we dig into the era that launched the band worldwide: ANThology, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026. Dryden reflects on the explosion of the band’s cover of

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98:01

Let’s Get Weird: Jon “Bermuda”Schwartz on 45+ Years...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/03/22

There are certain artists who become part of the soundtrack to your life — and if you’re lucky, sometimes you get to sit down with the people responsible for it. This week, I’m joined by the man who has been keeping the beat behind “Weird Al” Yankovic for more than four decades: drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz.From a chance meeting through the legendary Dr. Demento show and playing drums on an accordion case during the early recording of “Another One Rides The Bus,” to the moment MTV helped launch

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36:21

Jake Thistle Talks American Idol, Musical Influences,...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/03/15

This week, I’m joined by American Idol Top 20 contestant and New Jersey artist Jake Thistle to talk about his experience performing on one of television’s biggest music stages.Jake shares what it’s really like behind the scenes of American Idol — from the strategy behind song choices (including his audition take on Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home”) to the pressure of performing original music in front of the judges and a national audience, as he did with his song “Sleep On Me.”We also dive

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47:16

Weakened Friends’ Feels Like Hell: Sonia Sturino on...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/03/11

This week, I’m joined by Weakened Friends’ Sonia Sturino to dig into Feels Like Hell, the band’s 2025 release that captures the emotional whiplash of modern life with biting honesty and melodic grit.We talk about the mindset behind the album, how exhaustion, anxiety, and self-reflection shaped the songwriting, and why Feels Like Hell feels like both a breaking point and a breakthrough. From loud-quiet dynamics to lyrics that don’t flinch, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the band

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71:16

Iconic Album Covers That Rock: How Unforgettable Art...

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2026/03/08

Ever judge an album by its cover? This week on My Weekly Mixtape, Jay Sweet joins me as we flip through some virtual record crates to curate a playlist inspired by the most iconic album covers of all time. From legendary imagery to unforgettable records, we’re turning that visual inspiration into a killer mix of songs — and exploring what makes album art just as timeless, meaningful, and memorable as the music inside.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠

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8:59

Mixtape Moment: Bruce Johnston, a Bottle of Fiji...

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2026/03/06

Welcome to the launch of a new kind of bonus episode I’m calling Mixtape Moments — short stories sparked by a recent news item or an anecdote I haven’t yet found a place for in a full-length episode.There’s no set timetable for how often these will appear, but the format opens the door to new ways of experiencing My Weekly Mixtape — including quick hitters when the moment calls for it, whether it’s reacting to breaking news, a surprise album release, or a story that simply can’t wait.This premiere

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36:30

Warren Haynes Revisits Tales of Ordinary Madness:...

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2026/03/02

This week, I’m sitting down with the legendary Warren Haynes to revisit Tales of Ordinary Madness — his debut solo album, now newly remixed and remastered more than thirty years after its original release. It’s a record that’s lived a long life with a lot of us, and hearing it again with fresh ears raises a bigger question: what happens when you return to deeply personal songs after decades of living, playing, and moving forward?We talk about how the album found a home on Megaforce Records — yes,

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28:59

Inside “(Rock) Superstar”: Outlier, Sen Dog & Hyro...

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2026/02/23

This week, Outlier’s Joey Arena joins me to break down “(Rock) Superstar,” the band’s collaboration with Sen Dog and Hyro The Hero, reimagining one of the defining crossover tracks of the early 2000s. Long before “genre-fluid” became a buzzword, the original version proved that hip-hop, rock, and metal didn’t just coexist — they could thrive together. This new take taps into that same spirit, updating the sound without losing the attitude that made it hit so hard the first time around. Anchored by

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33:38

When Rock Met Hip-Hop: How Two Genres Collided to...

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2026/02/16

This week, we’re digging into one of the most important collision points in modern music history — the moment when rock and hip-hop first slammed into each other and changed the landscape forever. Using When Rock Met Hip-Hop as a guiding lens, I’m joined by legendary music journalist Stephen Blush to explore the artists, scenes, and cultural flashpoints that brought distorted guitars and breakbeats together long before genre lines disappeared.These collaborations were risky, raw, and often

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57:46

After the Lighters Went Out: 10 Post-2000 Power...

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2026/02/09

Power ballads didn’t disappear when the lighters went away — they just continued to evolve.This week, I’m joined by Terrie Carr of Carr Stereo to explore 10 power ballads released after 2000 — songs that still build slow, hit hard, and aim straight for the chest, even if the glow in the crowd looks a little different now.From massive choruses to emotional gut-punches, these are the songs that prove the power ballad never lost its place — it just traded Bic lighters for phone screens and kept going

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53:34

Moonlit Miles: 10 After-Hours Songs to Fuel That Solo...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/02/02

This week, we’re turning the headlights on & exploring 10 songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a late night drive by yourself. Because let’s be honest: road trips in the sunlight and road trips under the glow of streetlights are two completely different experiences. One’s about destinations. The other’s about the space between them. Especially when it’s just you and the music. There’s something about driving at night that makes everything feel a little more cinematic — fewer cars,

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39:48

But Wait, There’s More: Uncovering the Hidden CD...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/01/26

This week, we’re rewinding to one of the most charming quirks of the ‘90s CD era: the hidden track. You know… those sneaky gems buried after minutes of silence, tucked into track 99, or disguised so well you didn’t even know they existed until someone finally tipped you off.I’m diving into the stories behind these secret songs, what made them so appealing, and the unforgettable moments that made discovering a bonus track feel like you’d unlocked a musical cheat code. Join me as we celebrate the lost

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47:28

Best Songs to Send to Your Crush: A...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/01/18

Trying to figure out the right songs to send your crush without making things weird? This week, I’m building a not-at-all-awkward soft-launching playlist — the kind of mix that lets you test the waters, drop a hint, but keep everything fun, flirty, and totally low-pressure.These are the songs that say “I kinda like you” without turning it into a grand gesture. No heavy power ballads. No dramatic declarations. Just genuine tracks with the right vibe — warm, charming, and subtle enough to send with

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63:53

Laurie Berkner on Her “Rocketship Run” & the...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2026/01/11

This week, on the heels of HBO Max’s Music Box: Happy and You Know It, I’m throwing things back to a Tunestiles interview featuring children’s music icon Laurie Berkner, whose “Rocketship Run” to the top of the kindie scene helped redefine what music for kids could sound like. From her early days growing up in Princeton, New Jersey — surrounded by the same fertile musical ground that produced Trey Anastasio of Phish, John Popper of Blues Traveler, and Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors — Laurie’s path

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66:04

Feel the Beat: 20 Essential Songs That Defined ’80s...

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2026/01/04

Step back into the decade that made rhythm a lifestyle. From freestyle and new wave to early hip-hop and pop perfection, this episode explores 20 songs that defined the pulse of ’80s dance music — the beats that moved clubs, crossed genres, and still make us move today.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon):⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠🌐 Connect on Social:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media⁠📧

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The Sound of Shinedown: Barry Kerch & Eric Bass on...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2025/12/28

This week, I’m revisiting two of the year’s biggest interviews with Shinedown’s Barry Kerch and Eric Bass — offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of modern rock’s most enduring and innovative bands.First, Barry Kerch opens up about Shinedown’s evolving sound over the past two decades, their approach to crafting unforgettable live setlists, and the stories behind the band’s 2025 singles “Dance, Kid, Dance” and “Three Six Five.” He also shares insight into the emotional power of “A Symptom of

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45:26

The Sound of Cover Songs 2025: 10 Standout Covers...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2025/12/25

In this episode of My Weekly Mixtape, I spotlight 10 cover songs released this year that turn already familiar tunes into something fresh, unexpected, and conversation-worthy.Cover songs have always been a litmus test for creativity — and something I’ve always had a personal affinity for — but in 2025, artists are pushing reinterpretation further than ever. By reworking melodies, reshaping arrangements, and reframing the overall vibe, these versions give the originals entirely new meanings. This

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43:39

The Sound of Country 2025: 12 Standout Songs that...

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia ·

2025/12/21

This week, I break down 12 standout country songs that defined the genre in 2025. But what defines country music this year? Here’s a hint: it’s not just the chart-toppers. Sure, there are foot-stomping anthems and soul-stirring ballads, but I also highlight the artists and bands on the rise — ready to set the stage ablaze in 2026. Tune in and hear the heart, grit, and energy that made country music impossible to ignore in 2025.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠

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