My Weekly Mixtape: A Playlist Curation Podcast
@myweeklymixtape.bsky.social
Where Great Music Sparks Meaningful Conversations — One Week at a Time. Listen Now at Your Favorite Podcast Provider! 🤘🏼
This week @spacecastle.bsky.social joins me to dive into the sounds that defined 2025!
We break down 20 tracks that span punk, rock, hip-hop, alternative, pop & beyond, & guide you through a year’s worth of sonic highlights that’ll have you hitting repeat well into 2026!
You know all the places! 🤘🏼
We break down 20 tracks that span punk, rock, hip-hop, alternative, pop & beyond, & guide you through a year’s worth of sonic highlights that’ll have you hitting repeat well into 2026!
You know all the places! 🤘🏼
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This week @spacecastle.bsky.social joins me to dive into the sounds that defined 2025!
We break down 20 tracks that span punk, rock, hip-hop, alternative, pop & beyond, & guide you through a year’s worth of sonic highlights that’ll have you hitting repeat well into 2026!
You know all the places! 🤘🏼
We break down 20 tracks that span punk, rock, hip-hop, alternative, pop & beyond, & guide you through a year’s worth of sonic highlights that’ll have you hitting repeat well into 2026!
You know all the places! 🤘🏼
This week, I got the chance to sit down with pop-punk royalty. 🤘🏼
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This week, I got the chance to sit down with pop-punk royalty. 🤘🏼
This week, I’m hanging out with Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, guitarist, and all-around creative engine behind Bowling For Soup, as he looks back on three decades of pop-punk chaos, catchy hooks, and perfectly timed humor.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This week, I’m hanging out with Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, guitarist, and all-around creative engine behind Bowling For Soup, as he looks back on three decades of pop-punk chaos, catchy hooks, and perfectly timed humor.
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Coming Monday to the show (or available now for Patreon mixtapers).
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Coming Monday to the show (or available now for Patreon mixtapers).
In a year I took a significant amount of time away from the podcast after losing my father, to say I was surprised to see this year's Spotify Wrapped would be an understatement. 🤯
To anyone who's EVER listened (no matter where), thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼🤘🏼
To anyone who's EVER listened (no matter where), thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼🤘🏼
December 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In a year I took a significant amount of time away from the podcast after losing my father, to say I was surprised to see this year's Spotify Wrapped would be an understatement. 🤯
To anyone who's EVER listened (no matter where), thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼🤘🏼
To anyone who's EVER listened (no matter where), thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼🤘🏼
It's time to get ‘For Real’ with Eric Hirshberg, the former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, whose new collaboration with Aloe Blacc is now available!
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Check out the interview & this incredible track now!
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Check out the interview & this incredible track now!
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It's time to get ‘For Real’ with Eric Hirshberg, the former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, whose new collaboration with Aloe Blacc is now available!
myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/03/e...
Check out the interview & this incredible track now!
myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/03/e...
Check out the interview & this incredible track now!
In this mixtape moment: Paul Williams talks about recording "Rainbow Connection" with Jim Henson, as well as Kermit the Frog's significance to the song's final recording. 🌈
Getting to talk to the songwriter of my favorite song of all time is something I'll forever cherish. 🙏🏼
Getting to talk to the songwriter of my favorite song of all time is something I'll forever cherish. 🙏🏼
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In this mixtape moment: Paul Williams talks about recording "Rainbow Connection" with Jim Henson, as well as Kermit the Frog's significance to the song's final recording. 🌈
Getting to talk to the songwriter of my favorite song of all time is something I'll forever cherish. 🙏🏼
Getting to talk to the songwriter of my favorite song of all time is something I'll forever cherish. 🙏🏼
This week, we’re celebrating two timeless soundtrack classics with the legendary Paul Williams award-winning songwriter behind Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Muppet Movie, including the beloved classic "Rainbow Connection.”
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December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This week, we’re celebrating two timeless soundtrack classics with the legendary Paul Williams award-winning songwriter behind Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Muppet Movie, including the beloved classic "Rainbow Connection.”
myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/01/c...
myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/01/c...
In a mixtape moment from this week's episode: legendary songwriter Paul Williams shares the story behind creating the music for Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas — including “Ain’t No Hole In The Washtub” and the beloved classic “When the River Meets the Sea.”
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
In a mixtape moment from this week's episode: legendary songwriter Paul Williams shares the story behind creating the music for Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas — including “Ain’t No Hole In The Washtub” and the beloved classic “When the River Meets the Sea.”
Coming Monday...
November 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Coming Monday...
This isn't an ordinary CD copy of Heart's "The Road Home." I was finally able to track down a the Japanese import, that features "Never" from the same show!
I love snagging import CDs with extras! 🤓💿🤘🏼
I love snagging import CDs with extras! 🤓💿🤘🏼
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This isn't an ordinary CD copy of Heart's "The Road Home." I was finally able to track down a the Japanese import, that features "Never" from the same show!
I love snagging import CDs with extras! 🤓💿🤘🏼
I love snagging import CDs with extras! 🤓💿🤘🏼
Yes, I still collect physical media.
No, I don't feel like an old man yelling at a cloud doing so.
Plus, how hilarious was Let It Ride? 😂
No, I don't feel like an old man yelling at a cloud doing so.
Plus, how hilarious was Let It Ride? 😂
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Yes, I still collect physical media.
No, I don't feel like an old man yelling at a cloud doing so.
Plus, how hilarious was Let It Ride? 😂
No, I don't feel like an old man yelling at a cloud doing so.
Plus, how hilarious was Let It Ride? 😂
This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the songs that shaped my love of music — as well as the person who made it all possible, my father, who we sadly lost to pancreatic cancer earlier this year.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the songs that shaped my love of music — as well as the person who made it all possible, my father, who we sadly lost to pancreatic cancer earlier this year.
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This cover always reminded me of Fastway's self-titled for some strange reason!
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This cover always reminded me of Fastway's self-titled for some strange reason!
In case you were wondering what a road trip with me might sound like, here's 20 random songs from my 70,000+ tune library.
Who's rockin' this playlist with me? 🤘🏼
Who's rockin' this playlist with me? 🤘🏼
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In case you were wondering what a road trip with me might sound like, here's 20 random songs from my 70,000+ tune library.
Who's rockin' this playlist with me? 🤘🏼
Who's rockin' this playlist with me? 🤘🏼
Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. In this week’s episode, I break down 10 tracks that defied the stereotypes, exceeded the expectations and continue to remind us why ’80s hard rock still goes to 11!
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November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. In this week’s episode, I break down 10 tracks that defied the stereotypes, exceeded the expectations and continue to remind us why ’80s hard rock still goes to 11!
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The next 6 weeks are packed, and I’m grateful to have you all on this music podcast journey with me. Let’s wrap 2025 on a (ahem) high note 🎵😉
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The next 6 weeks are packed, and I’m grateful to have you all on this music podcast journey with me. Let’s wrap 2025 on a (ahem) high note 🎵😉
Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. This week, I break down 10 '80's hair band songs that defied stereotypes, exceeded expectations and continue to resonate with hard rock fans decades later. 🤘🏼
What songs make the cut for you?
What songs make the cut for you?
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. This week, I break down 10 '80's hair band songs that defied stereotypes, exceeded expectations and continue to resonate with hard rock fans decades later. 🤘🏼
What songs make the cut for you?
What songs make the cut for you?
My Green Day "Warning" 25th anniversary CD boxset just arrived.
4-CD set for $17? What a steal! Looking forward to giving the Tokyo live show a spin (none of the tracks appeared on the "Tune In Tokyo" release apparently!)
4-CD set for $17? What a steal! Looking forward to giving the Tokyo live show a spin (none of the tracks appeared on the "Tune In Tokyo" release apparently!)
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
My Green Day "Warning" 25th anniversary CD boxset just arrived.
4-CD set for $17? What a steal! Looking forward to giving the Tokyo live show a spin (none of the tracks appeared on the "Tune In Tokyo" release apparently!)
4-CD set for $17? What a steal! Looking forward to giving the Tokyo live show a spin (none of the tracks appeared on the "Tune In Tokyo" release apparently!)
Recording an episode on 80's dance anthems tonight. Let's do this! 🎙️ 🤘🏼
November 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Recording an episode on 80's dance anthems tonight. Let's do this! 🎙️ 🤘🏼
Some songs just hit different when stripped down. Which acoustic version always hits that sweet spot for you?
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Some songs just hit different when stripped down. Which acoustic version always hits that sweet spot for you?
That's it. I’m pulling the plug—literally. This week, I curate a playlist of 10 incredible unplugged songs, where artists & bands strip songs down to their core. With this whole new level of emotion, energy & meaning...maybe sometimes less really is more?
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November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
That's it. I’m pulling the plug—literally. This week, I curate a playlist of 10 incredible unplugged songs, where artists & bands strip songs down to their core. With this whole new level of emotion, energy & meaning...maybe sometimes less really is more?
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This is my day today. Don't be too jealous.
What's your goto painting song that's *not* "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?
What's your goto painting song that's *not* "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is my day today. Don't be too jealous.
What's your goto painting song that's *not* "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?
What's your goto painting song that's *not* "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love on my birthday today. There are no words! 🙏🏼🤘🏼
The kids also gave the My Weekly Mixtape studio a (ahem) "transformation," as the Megatron / Skelator crossover now oversees all future recordings! 😳
The kids also gave the My Weekly Mixtape studio a (ahem) "transformation," as the Megatron / Skelator crossover now oversees all future recordings! 😳
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love on my birthday today. There are no words! 🙏🏼🤘🏼
The kids also gave the My Weekly Mixtape studio a (ahem) "transformation," as the Megatron / Skelator crossover now oversees all future recordings! 😳
The kids also gave the My Weekly Mixtape studio a (ahem) "transformation," as the Megatron / Skelator crossover now oversees all future recordings! 😳
How connected is the music world, really? Try this challenge: link six songs together — each tied by a shared collaboration — and see if you can end up at Kevin Bacon. Spoiler: It’s way harder than the movie version.
Welcome to the new season of My Weekly Mixtape! 🎧
Welcome to the new season of My Weekly Mixtape! 🎧
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How connected is the music world, really? Try this challenge: link six songs together — each tied by a shared collaboration — and see if you can end up at Kevin Bacon. Spoiler: It’s way harder than the movie version.
Welcome to the new season of My Weekly Mixtape! 🎧
Welcome to the new season of My Weekly Mixtape! 🎧