My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

This week, I’m joined by JT — guitarist and vocalist for The Uninvited — and we’re dialing into the deeper frequencies of ’90s indie and alternative music. These are the songs that shaped the era from the underground up and influenced a generation — the ones that lived on college radio , burned CDs , and late-night drives , even if they never cracked mainstream rotation . If you came of age in the...

This week, I’m joined by Sean Faust to celebrate the era when power ballads ruled the radio , the arena , and your feelings . We’re curating a playlist packed with towering choruses , emotional guitar solos , and slow-burn anthems that demanded a lighter in the air — preferably before venue security noticed. From hair-metal to arena-rock , these songs lived at the intersection of romance , drama ,...

This week, I’m joined by Liberty DeVitto , longtime drummer for the Billy Joel Band and a founding member of The Lords of 52nd Street , to help co-curate the ultimate Billy Joel playlist — and to dig into the stories behind the songs that defined a generation . From massive radio staples to overlooked album cuts , Liberty takes us inside the writing, recording, and arranging of Billy Joel’s catalo...

This week, I’m joined by Tim McCarthy of 20Timinutes and we’re building the ultimate pump-up workout playlist designed for runs , gym sessions , and any moment you need that little something extra ! From high-energy rock and alternative staples to adrenaline-fueled hip-hop and punk rock tracks, this is a no-skips collection built to keep your momentum going. Whether you’re chasing a PR , grinding...

This week, I’m joined by Billy Sheehan — one of the most influential bass players of all time — to dig into the stories behind some of his most iconic bass moments . From his early days with Talas to stadium-sized runs with David Lee Roth and Mr. Big , and later chapters with The Winery Dogs , Sons of Apollo , and Niacin , we trace how Billy’s fearless playing style helped redefine what the bass c...

This week, I’m joined by Will Turpin of Collective Soul as we unpack the stories behind the albums that defined the band — from Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid and the self-titled mammoth Collective Soul to Disciplined Breakdown , Dosage , Blender , Afterwords & more! We trace how each era shaped the band’s biggest hits , fan favorites , unexpected covers , and a memorable collabora...

Some songs don’t belong to one team, one city, or even one sport — they belong to the crowd . This week, I’m joined by friend of the show Frank “The Tank” Fleming of Barstool Sports as we build the ultimate sports and stadium anthems playlist — the songs that shake arenas , turn strangers into allies , and somehow feel just as powerful whether you’re in the nosebleeds or watching from your couch ....

This week, I’m joined by Jay Sweet , my former Tunestiles co-host, as we dive into the 2000s punk rock scene . From pop-punk hits that defined iPod playlists to emo , ska , and Irish punk anthems , we cover the full spectrum of what “punk” meant in the 2000s. Along the way, we reminisce about the bands that shaped a generation , the songs that made Warped Tour an institution , and the tracks that...

This week, I’m teaming up with Jon Loree — drummer for Tantric — to shine a spotlight on the true pulse of rock : the drums . We set out to build a playlist of the greatest rock drum tracks ever recorded , and somewhere between the earth-shaking fills , precision grooves , and “wait, we can’t leave that one off” moments… we landed on a list that even the most particular percussion fans should appr...

We’re dialing the musical time machine back to 1983 — a year that didn’t just dominate pop culture , it defined it. This week, I’m joined by Michael Citro from Michael’s Record Collection , and together we’re building the ultimate 1983 soundtrack one track at a time. From MTV-era classics and new wave cornerstones to radio staples and those “wait, how did I forget about this one?” moments, 1983 de...

This week, we’re cranking the volume with Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire as we assemble the ultimate hard rock cover songs playlist . From reimagined classics of U2 , Prince , Miley Cyrus , and The Weeknd to hard-hitting remakes by Halestorm , Shinedown , and Disturbed , these covers take the originals to a whole new level of heavy . Eva also shares stories from the band’s latest album, Love, Drugs &...

This week, we’re cranking up the tempo… and handing the aux to Kevin Baldes , bassist of Lit — not just to talk about great songs, but to build the definitive Lit playlist from the POV of a fan who’s been following the band since day one and a bandmate who knows the band from the inside out. Together, we weave through the classics , hidden gems , and the tracks that defined the band’s sound across...

This week, I’m joined by the one and only Frank Turner — as we dig into the stories behind fan favorites and deep-cut essentials spanning albums like Tape Deck Heart , Be More Kind , FTHC , Positive Songs for Negative People , Love Ire & Song , and more — charting the evolution of a songwriter who’s never been afraid to show the seams , the scars , or the sing-along hooks . Along the way, Fran...

We’re dialing back the tempo and turning up the nostalgia with an evening of ’90s Slow Jams . This week, I’m joined by Amanda Kohlhofer of The Sip List Podcast as we curate a playlist of our favorite slow jams from the decade that perfected late-night R&B , quiet storm vibes, and those heartfelt sing-in-the-car moments . From smooth bedroom ballads to soulful radio staples , these tracks didn’...

We’re celebrating 30 years of 1993 — a year that didn’t just break genre rules, it absolutely smashed them. This week, I’m joined by Ed Cunard of The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) as we build the ultimate 1993 playlist (and yes, mixtape ) one track at a time. From chart-topping radio staples to left-field discoveries , 1993 was all over the musical map — and honestly, that unpredictability is t...

This week, I am joined by Jim Santora , author of The Underrated Rock Book , as we build the ultimate 80’s hard rock playlist —packed with underrated gems , arena anthems , and guitar-driven classics from the decade that helped define the genre. Whether you're into hair metal , riff-heavy deep cuts , or high-energy rock radio staples , this playlist has something for every hard rock fan. We explor...

What makes an opening guitar riff unforgettable? On the premiere episode of My Weekly Mixtape , I'm joined by Jason Whissell of It's Not That Bad to build the ultimate playlist of the greatest opening guitar riffs in rock history . From arena-shaking classics to modern-day anthems , we break down the riffs that grab you from the first second —the ones that fueled air-guitar sessions , kicked off e...

My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast that celebrates the art of the playlist — bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era. Join host Brian Colburn as he teams up with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans to curate themed playlists, share the stories behind the songs, and explore what makes great music connect with us all. From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, and beyo...