Super Awesome Mix

Matt and Sam share their carefully curated selection of new music for July, featuring unreleased Bruce Springsteen tracks, genre-bending collaborations, and high-energy summer anthems. Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-new-music-july-2025/pl.u-z6lXtGxoYJ • Bruce Springsteen's "Unsatisfied Heart" from his newly released Tracks 2 collection, featuring seven previou...

This week's Mixtape Rewind takes you back to our first Intro mix ever, when Matt introduced Sam to Pearl Jam. Pearl Jam's music walks a fascinating tightrope—raw, energetic rock paired with profound, often dark storytelling. This episode takes you on a journey through their three-decade evolution, perfect for both newcomers and longtime fans wanting a deeper appreciation of their artistr...

Dive into the musical journey of a true American legend as Matt and Sam explore the extraordinary career of Stevie Wonder. From his groundbreaking beginnings as "Little Stevie Wonder" at Motown Records to his status as one of music's most influential figures, this episode celebrates the artist who transformed popular music across six decades. The hosts trace Wonder's remarkable...

In this week's mixtape rewind, we revisit our motivation mix from the start of 2023, still able to get you going for your 2025 goals.   The motivation mix takes listeners through different facets of achievement, starting with Jamiroquai's "Canned Heat" and its message about releasing your inner fire. We explore self-confidence through DJ Khaled and Drake, persistence through co...

Matt and Sam are back with their June new music mix, where nostalgia meets innovation in unexpected ways. The blurring of entertainment worlds takes center stage as we discover Post Animal's "Pie in the Sky," featuring Stranger Things actor Joe Keery who returned to his musical roots after the show's filming wrapped. This happy rock anthem sits alongside Maiah Mancer's hau...

Music possesses an almost magical ability to transform our emotional state, and nowhere is this more evident than with songs deliberately crafted to elicit joy. On this episode of Super Awesome Mix, we're returning to a favorite theme with Pure Joy Mix Volume 2, featuring twelve tracks scientifically engineered to boost your mood and put an irresistible smile on your face. We've structur...

The first few minutes the audio might get choppy but it's fixed for the majority of the episode afterwards! Apologies for that. The moment Tori Norman Castillo quit her Wall Street job from an LAX terminal after attending the Grammys, she knew her path forward would be different. As co-founder of Kelzana Artist Management, she's now revolutionizing how musicians build sustainable careers...

In this week's Mixtape Rewind, we revisit our new music mix from May of 2023.  Durand Jones immediately transports listeners to the golden era of soul with vocals that would sound right at home on classic Stax Records. Meanwhile, Foo Fighters return from tragedy with "Rescued," a song that not only references the loss of Taylor Hawkins but features Dave Grohl returning to the drums...

From Lorde's triumphant return to The Doobie Brothers teaming up with Mavis Staples, May's releases signal the perfect start to summer's soundtrack. "What Was That" by Lorde kicks off what many are calling a "Lorde summer," with the New Zealand artist returning to the sound that made her famous. Her stripped-down, melodic approach to examining a relationship&apos...

What twelve songs would sustain you if you were stranded on a desert island for the rest of your life? Matt Sidhom finally reveals his carefully curated Desert Island Mix—a musical journey that offers surprising insights into his life, memories, and what matters most. The mix opens with deeply personal selections: his wedding dance song Dave Matthews' "So Damn Lucky" and George Stra...

From the moment we hear those first notes blaring through stadium speakers, something magical happens. Baseball's walk-up songs do more than just fill empty space—they transform ordinary at-bats into cinematic moments, creating instant connections between players and fans. Matt and Sam dive into the fascinating world of MLB entrance music, exploring how these brief musical snippets reveal pla...

This week's Mixtape Rewind takes us back to our new music mix from October 2022 Taylor Swift dominated charts by claiming all top ten Billboard spots with her "Midnights" album – we explore "Mastermind," highlighting how her songwriting prowess continues to evolve while maintaining that distinctive Taylor sound. The musical whiplash continues as we bounce between genres. F...

From country twang to electronic trance, our latest mix takes listeners on a journey through an extraordinary range of musical landscapes. Matt and Sam discover unexpected connections between artists spanning five decades, share their surprised reactions to genre departures, and explain why this collection might be their favorite in years. The hosts dive deep into Eric Church's reflective &qu...

This week's mixtape rewind takes us back to an earlier season where we were joined by Tony Smith, formerly of the band Sleeper Agent. Tony Smith's musical journey begins with Saturday mornings filled with Christopher Cross's "Ride Like the Wind" – his mother's chosen soundtrack for family cleaning day – and ends with the transcendent experience of Bon Iver's &quo...

Matt's birthday-inspired journey through debut albums from 1995 reveals the remarkable beginnings of artists who would shape music for decades to come. The mix includes everything from Alanis Morissette's record-breaking "Jagged Little Pill" to Dave Grohl's post-Nirvana reinvention with Foo Fighters. The mid-90s represented a pivotal moment in music history. Grunge was evo...

Music is deeply personal - and sometimes deeply annoying. What happens when two podcast hosts with intimate knowledge of each other's musical preferences deliberately curate mixtapes designed to make each other suffer? Pure audio schadenfreude. Matt kicks things off with a strategic selection including the universally maligned Nickelback, a whiny 90s ballad, and an ultra-twangy country song t...

Springtime brings musical renewal as hosts Matt and Sam curate twelve standout tracks spanning the contemporary music landscape. Their carefully selected mixtape captures everything from Lady Gaga's 80s-inspired dance anthem "Killa" to the tender acoustic stylings of Third Eye Blind's "Like a Lullaby," demonstrating how established artists continue evolving while stay...

From Season One of the show, Matt and Sam are joined by fashion journalist and author of Tales from the Back Row and Anna, Amy Odell !  (IG https://www.instagram.com/instamyodell) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hHnOaWzaab2PjI8xRTZ64?si=a3d09f7ad65849ba   Step into a nostalgic journey as we explore the potent music of our formative years in this episode featuring special guest Amy Odell. We&apo...

The ritual of spring cleaning takes on new life in this energizing episode as Matt and Sam craft the perfect soundtrack for transforming both your living space and your mindset. Rather than viewing cleaning as a chore, we reimagine it as a journey of renewal that deserves its own carefully curated playlist. Our unique approach divides the cleaning experience into two complementary sides. Matt&apos...

Get ready to elevate your workout game with a mix that’s designed to pump you up and push you through! Back in 2022, Matt and Sam brought you an energizing playlist filled with tracks that fuel your fire and inspire resilience. From rock anthems to rap classics, each song on this carefully curated list serves as a motivational powerhouse, making it an essential component of your workout routine. W...

Matt and Sam's February new music mix brings together tracks infused with themes of self-love, nostalgia, and uplifting energy, perfect for chasing away winter blues. Featuring standout artists like Blondish, Teddy Swims, and OK Go, this episode showcases an array of songs that inspire, entertain, and reflect the complexity of modern life. • Exploration of self-love through dance beats • Tedd...

In 2022, Matt and Samer were joined by Joshua Dylan Balis to talk about his album 'We're on Fire' and go through a mix of some of his favorites and inspirations.    His mix is here:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1X4iHRTZ9pjJvxGr8A10gN?si=oEZnh0F-TpOHYDu9ijvMkg Voices - Joshua Ray Walker  Riga Black - Chuck Johnson Every time the sun comes up - Sharon Van Etten Motion picture s...

Turning 40 is more than just a number—it's a celebration of the journey so far and the promise of what's to come. As Sam embraces this milestone birthday, he shares with Matt and the listeners a specially curated music mix that captures the essence of this new chapter. He begins with Logic's "Hallelujah," which echoes the importance of keeping an open mind.  This episode i...

In 2022, Matt and Samer felt it was good to do TWO motivation mixes, one at the start of the year and one that summer to get you through the year.  Both are awesomely motivating but this week we revisit the mid-year one.      You can find the playlist here:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4h8it3EN0I8jNH0CmRBew9?si=c94ab610c6e14058 Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin Free by Florence + The Machine P...

Matt and Sam are back with their first new music mix of 2025.  We kick off with some soothing yet powerful tunes from The Bluestones, as Sam shares his admiration for "Come Apart," a track that intertwines hard rock and blues with themes of resilience. Meanwhile, Matt brings a lighter touch with Nikki the Unicorn's "Swipe, Swipe, Swipe," a playful spin on the ups and downs...