8 Tracks, Cassettes and Stereos

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back as we are in the dog days of summer; not much going on in their lives and with the recent run of concerts they've been on, they are taking you on a trip down memory lane. This week on the show Nick and Mike run through a Mt Rushmore of Concerts they've attended in the last 5 years and all the fun they've had seeing live music! In add...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with lots of concert recaps! If you're a big Rolling Stones and/or DMB fan, you won't want to miss this episode. The boys discuss their trip to see The Rolling Stones at Solider Field, the setlist and what it was like seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Following that, they discuss heading up to Alpine Valley not once but...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another concert recap for the people! Nick recently saw Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band at Soldier Field in Chicago and he has all the details from the show. Including Zac Brown Band knocking it out of the park, their tribute to Jimmy Buffet, and Kenny's all-time party atmosphere, you won't want to miss this concert recap if you ar...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another special guest: long-time friend Ryan Stevens. If we had to put our finger on it, we would say Ryan is one of the biggest music fans and concert junkies we know so it was about time we had him on. Ryan and Mike kick off the show with a recap their recent trip to see Billy Strings in Chicago and talk all things blue grass related. The...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's Memorial Day Weekend and the boys have another Snake Draft for you all! Joined by recurring guest Austin, the boys run through a "Guitar Hero" themed Snake Draft, talk about their favorite version of the game, all their favorite songs and relive their childhoods along the way! Hopefully after listening, you'll want to break out your old Pla...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another Album Review running it back after last week; this week it's Sublime's self-titled album "Sublime"! The boys discuss the album's history, how the band's legacy was cemented upon its release and why Mike is such a big fan of this one. In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded show for you fans! There is tons of new music being released from Zac Brown Band, to Taylor Swift to Pearl Jam and we are here to break it all down for you! In addition, the boys have another Album Review; this week it's Green Day's all time great "Dookie"! The boys discuss the album's legacy, why it's still influe...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, lets just say we are starting Season 2 with a wacky and wild episode. Episode 32 marks the return of "Tape Deck Talk" after a few episode hiatus where the boys run through a ton of musical trivia and talk about proper "Touch Tunes" etiquette. Nick kicks off the show by running through some new albums that recently dropped from The Black Keys,...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we finally made it to our 1 Year Anniversary!! Still can't believe this wacky and wild ride has made it this far and as such, we are running back all our favorite moments from 8 Tracks Year 1, reliving the highs and previewing some great stuff planned for Year 2! In addition, Mike also has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in M...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fully loaded show as they close out their documentary review series of the "The Beatles - Get Back" so hopefully you have enjoyed! Today, the boys recap Episode 3 of the doc, talk about The Beatles famous Roof Top Concert in January 1969, and how the Get Back Sessions were a sign of things to come for the band and eventually led to...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another packed show as we are celebrating the life of George Harrison! Nick starts the show by recapping a recent George Harrison birthday/tribute concert he attended in Chicago to commemorate the life of this great musician, sharing some funny stories along the way. The boys also are continuing their documentary review of the "The Beatles - Ge...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have an absolutely PACKED show for the people, including another new segment! Today, the boys are doing a documentary review of the great Peter Jackson documentary: The Beatles - Get Back. The boys run through Episode 1 of the show, recap the early days of the Beatles infamous "Get Back Sessions" and discuss what went wrong for the band in Janu...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a New Segment for the people: Hot in the Streets! In this segment, the boys discuss what music has been top of mind for them recently including Nick's recent obsession with live music and REO Speedwagon and Styx for Mike. In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" se...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the dog days of winter, but while the weather is cold, the vibes are high on the podcast as the boys run through some musical current events to kick start 2024. Nick and Mike review new music by Green Day and The Killers and highlight some major tour announcements by some of your favorite artists! In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked u...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's 2024, the boys are back to more regularly scheduled programming and are starting the new year off with a bang! On Episode 25, Nick and Mike are doing an Album Review of Pink Floyd's iconic album: Dark Side of the Moon! The boys recap the history of the album, talk through the track list and talk about where it ranks amongst the greatest of all time....

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the holiday season, and Nick and Mike are here to spread some holiday joy to all our loyal listeners! On Episode 24, the boys are joined by now reoccurring guest, their Dad Tom Schwingbeck, for a very special Christmas Song Snake Draft. The boys debate their favorite tunes both young and old, their favorite singers, and so much more. In addition, the boy...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's all about documentary reviews and appreciating album artwork! Nick recently watched a great doc on Netflix titled "Squaring the Circle (the Story of Hipgnosis" and he talks about the photography studio that created the album artwork for some of the most iconic albums in music history. If you're a big fan of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin or 70s c...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's Thanksgiving and the return of Tape Deck Talk! The boys talk about their favorite turkey day side dishes, and settle the debate of when its an appropriate time to start listening to Christmas music. They also talk about the Rock n' Roll HOF and even have some musical trivia for the people that you wont wanna miss. In addition, the boys have the usual...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the long awaited return of Snake Drafts! The boys are joined by their longtime friend and now reoccurring guest Austin and this time they are drafting the best albums of the decade from the 60s to today. So buckle up for the hot takes, let us know your favorite albums, and tell us how they stack up against ours! In addition, the boys have the usual shena...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, Nick does a full recap of his experience seeing John Mayer in Chicago on his nationwide solo tour!  He runs through his top moments, the tracklist and what seeing an artist solo was like!  It's also the return of Tape Deck Talk and the boys have a great six pack of questions queued up for a throwback episode. In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans c...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back for another album review and this time they are fast forwarding to the 90s to do a deep dive on the Foo Fighters' "The Color and the Shape"! As always, Nick and Mike talk through the album's history, their favorite songs, deep cuts, Nick's love of the Foo Fighters and debate the role of title tracks. Before that, Nick has s...

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the long awaited return of album reviews! Back for the first time since Episode 1, the boys are doing a deep dive on an all-time great album: George Harrison's timeless classic "All Things Must Pass"! Nick and Mike talk through the album's history, their favorite songs, deep cuts and provide an overall rating. Before that, Nick recaps t...

If you’ve ever been wondering about where Nick and Mike get their music tastes, the wait is finally over! Join the boys this week as Nick and Mike are joined by the man that introduced them to the music they love: their Dad Tom! During Tape Deck Talk, Tom runs through his musical tastes from his childhood and today, and tells stories about the all-time classic rock legends he’s seen in concert fro...

If you've been craving hot takes on one of the most famous bands of the 1980s, you've come to the right place! Join the boys this week as Nick and Mike bond over recent heat waves hitting Chicago and Arizona, and since they've been inside recently, the music has been flowing and they have lots of new recommendations for all of you! They then get into some "Vinyl Friday" recap...

If you're a fan of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, this week's episode is the one for you! Join the boys this week as Nick recaps his recent trip to see Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field and what seeing one of his favorite artists live was like. The boys also get into some sad news on the recent passing of a few musical icons and talk through the last few weeks in their lives as...