The Greatest Mixtape Podcast: For Music Fans. By Music Fans.

Get your boogie on! With a disco drum beat and funky slap-bass, "Got the Life" by Korn introduced fans to a new sound and pushed the band to the peak of its popularity.

What's the best concert you've ever seen? Or the most memorable? This episode is all about the shows that changed our lives. Joined by our friend Sammy, we share some incredible memories from concerts by Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, David Bowie/Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Faith No More, Skid Row and more! (Note from Eric & Mack: This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Dan - a g...

Insane in the membrane...Insane in the Brain! It's time to show love to some legends of West Coast hip-hop, Cypress Hill!

Hey boy, do you wanna score? The first episode in our new series "That Song" pays tribute to "Misty Mountain Hop" by Led Zeppelin. From the heavy guitar riff to its undeniable groove, that song is an all-time great!

Which SNL musical performances are the best? With all of the great conversation around the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, we wanted to share some of our favorite SNL musical performances - from Nirvana to David Bowie to Eminem to Rage Against the Machine and more!

What's the perfect song for a Sunday morning? Because Sunday morning is definitely a mood. Whether you're reflecting on the past, living in the now or looking ahead to the future, there's just something special about a Sunday morning. And this episode is dedicated to the music that brings our Sunday morning moods to life. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as we discuss songs from The Rolling Ston...

Is it Hair Metal? Is it Glam Metal? Is it 80s Metal? Who gives a sh%t?! Forget the labels and just call it what it was and what it still is - a good time! Join us for a nostalgic and spandex-covered trip down memory lane where we celebrate the bands that made their mark on the Sunset Strip and the world. We all know about Motley Crue, but what about Poison, Ratt, Cinderella, L.A. Guns, Faster Puss...

'Tis the season for more kickass holiday jams! We are joined by our special guest Vinnie Favale, a holiday music afficionado best known for his legendary appearances on the Howard Stern Show. Listen as Vinnie shares an incredible collection of holiday songs that will surely be added to your holiday playlist. You think you know all there is to know about holiday music, but trust us, you don't!

What's your favorite Metallica cover song? What song makes you cry? How about favorite rap verse? We're back with another episode full of random, super fun topics to discuss and we also bring in a very special guest to torture in the Ride the Lightning Round! This episode is a can of mixed nuts, if you will.

Do you believe in ghosts? If not, these supernatural tales from the biggest names in music might change your mind. From mischievous to downright scary, this special Halloween episode features ghost stories from Alice Cooper, Kendrick Lamar, Slipknot, Ace Frehley, Ariana Grande and the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

What do Motorhead and Men at Work have in common? How about Tom Petty and Pink Floyd? That's right - they share different songs with the same titles. Check out this Bonus Track from Episode #18: Same Title, Different Songs.

How many different songs can you think of that have the same title? Like "Jump" by Van Halen, Kriss Kross and the Pointer Sisters, "One" by U2 and Metallica or "Lady" by the Commodores, Kenny Rogers and Styx. Episode #18 is a fun ride through different musical genres that all share one common thread - a song title!

What's the most iconic use of music in a movie? In Episode 17, we're joined by our friend Brandon from the Boozie Floozies For Movies podcast to share our favorite movie scenes set to music. Join us for movie night as we talk about music from Jaws , Halloween , Wayne's World , The Crow , The Big Lebowski , Office Space , Apocalypse Now , The Wedding Singer and The Watchmen !

Can lightning strike twice? In music, yes! Episode #16 is dedicated to Second Acts - artists or bands that were already huge and went on to become even bigger, either as solo acts, in new bands or with new band members - like Dave Grohl, AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne and Dr. Dre!

In Episode #15, we return to one of our favorite topics - Cover Songs! The way an artist chooses to cover a song can not only change the sound, but also the meaning of the song. Which is why we love this topic! Join us as we talk about covers from the Goo Goo Dolls, Orgy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Steve Ray Vaughan, Faster Pussycat, Dolly Parton, Korn, Charles Bradley, Bananarama and Karen O with Tre...

What is Yacht Rock? How did this breezy music subgenre become cool again? Because it's groovy and fun and all it does is put you in a great mood! In this episode, our friend Craig joins us to discuss the artists and songs that make you want to sail off into the sunset. We talk about Michael McDonald, the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Hall & Oates, Dave Mason, Ace, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggi...

The first Bonus Track from The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is a short conversation dedicated to two of our favorite newer artists - Kim Dracula and the Viagra Boys. We hope listeners go check out these amazing artists!

What is a heavy metal breakdown? What songs have the best breakdowns? Join us as we share some of our favorite heavy metal breakdowns from Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Machine Head, Power Trip and more. Yes, it's that part of the song when the crushing groove kicks in and the circle pit fires up! So don't sit back or relax - bang your head, put the horns up and GET IN THE PIT!!!...

Episode #12 is a love letter to vinyl records. We discuss all things vinyl - its resurgence in popularity, why we love it, and albums from KISS, AC/DC and Van Halen that had huge impacts on our musical lives. And we're joined by our great friend (and first guest ever!) Paul from Vintage Marche who shares insights on the vinyl resale market. So give us a spin (at 33 1/3 RPM) as we put the needle on...

How many times can we say "badass"? This episode was certainly inspired by Women's History Month, but our appreciation and respect for women in music will never be contained to just one month. Join us as we celebrate badass (see, there it is again) women like Joan Jett, Sheila E, Aretha Franklin, Debbie Harry, Nita Strauss and others that have had a massive influence on the music industry and our...

Dig that bass groove, y’all. This episode is dedicated to the iconic bass lines that drive some of our favorite songs. They’re funky. They’re heavy. And they are undeniable. Join us as we groove to Rick James, Sly & the Family Stone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chic, Primus, Chicago, the Breeders, Green Day, the Temptations and...Motorhead! And no matter what, don’t ever be afraid to play the a...

Episode #9 has a little bit of everything! We throw random questions at each other, like "What's the best use of cowbell in a song?" and "What song triggers a musical memory - good or bad?" And we finish the episode with a Ride the Lightning Round! It's an unplanned free-for-all filled with a bunch of random musical treats. A cornucopia, if you will.

What are the ingredients for the perfect Super Bowl Halftime Show? The artist, the performance, the production, a moment in time? In Episode #8, we talk about our favorite Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, U2, Dr. Dre/Eminem/Mary J. Blige, and Prince) and why they left such a huge impression on us. Are you ready for some...light-hearted conversation about musical artists perfo...

This episode is dedicated to the songs that give us strength, motivate us, help us appreciate life...or just make us want to kick ass!!! Come on the journey with us as we get lifted up by David Bowie, Prince, Slipknot, Clutch, Survivor, Florence + the Machine, Rag'n'Bone Man, Big Daddy Kane and the mighty Hatebreed!

'Tis the season! Everybody has a favorite holiday jam and in this episode we share some of ours. Our lists include some classics songs from Brenda Lee and Stevie Wonder, but also some unexpected picks from the Ramones, RUN-DMC and the Kinks. All we know is, these songs bring us joy during the holidays. We hope they do the same for you!