The Mix Tape (Music and Pop Culture)

We did music, now it's time to look at 8 films that had an impact on both the filmmaking industry, and society. These are the films that changed the business, created genre’s, developed effects and style, revolutionized the process, created trends in society, fashion, culture and more.     #TheMatrix #Batman #Tron #JurassicPark #Avatar #GoodBadandUgly #SevenSamurai #ToyStory #MovieHistory #TheMixT...

On this exciting episode we take a look at 8 musicians or bands that had a massive influence on both the music industry, and on society in whole. These are the musicians that changed the very sound of music, that created genre’s, set the tone, revolutionized the recording process, created trends in society, fashion, culture and more. This is a very personal journey and yet, so many have taken it w...

Movies and music releasing this week, Feb 9th and Feb 14th

Who doesn’t enjoy a good music conspiracy?   This episode we ae discussing the King of Pop and whether or not he had the ability and the motive to fake his own death! We offer the evidence, the rumors and our opinions. Music Conspiracy #1, Did Michael Jackson fake his death to avoid rising debt, physical deterioration and a plot to have him killed?   #MichaelJackson #MJ #Conspiracy #Neverland #Mic...

On this BONUS episode of The Mix Tape we decided it would be fun to take a popular film franchise and recast it as if it were made today. On our first outing we tackle Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark!   We each made our picks, then tossed them all together and came up with our cast, but we would love to hear your thoughts!   #IndianaJones #RaidersOfTheLostArk #Recast #80s #80sMovies...

The movies and music releasing the weekend of 2-2-24

Movies would suck (and do) without good music which is why this week we are talking about some of our favorite film scores. To be clear, film scores and film soundtracks are not the same s we’re discussing the music and the composers who created it.   #Tron #Star Wars #Back to the Future #Batman #Star Trek #John Williams #Up #Alan Silvestri www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Pla...

This weeks episode we are going to be discussing some of our favorite film scores so why not deliver a pre-show talking about some famous film composers first? Look for the episode to be released this Wednesday! www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Playlists, Interviews and more! Why have you not joined us online? Seriously, our Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok and Facebook are all...

These are a few of the movies available the week of January the 26th 2024

Season 5 has launched and this week we are doing it, we are breaking down and discussing the East Coast/ West Coast rap rivalry. We’ll take you from the beginning, where a few dis-tracks from small artists sparked a rap battle, all the way through the Source Awards and straight to the untimely deaths of two prolific artists. If you haven’t already done so, go back and listen to, or head over to Yo...

Today we are sharing a sort of warm up for our Season 5 opener (which will be going out tomorrow). This is our interview with Investigative Journalist and best-selling author Ben Westhoff. Ben wrote one of the biggest-selling hip-hop books of all time! Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap. Ben spent over 5 years researching...

Just a little update o upcoming movies and music. I swear I will try and keep up with these. Show will be back next week (we had to take an xtra week... I HAD THE VIDS!!! All is well, everyone is fine). Green Day, Kanye, Soul, I.S.S., Mean Girls, Beekeeper

This is the audio commentary for our most recent Twisted Kid in which we watch the, dare I say it, 1997 CLASSIC Shaq-tastic D.C. action flick STEEL. Yes, we watched it so you don’t have to! This was not a great movie but, as you’ll hear, we had a good time. We will be releasing it on YouTube whenever Twisted Kid Matt gets around to it.   The show returns next week with Season 5!   #Shaquille O'Nea...

As we wrap season 4 and close out another year, we decided it might be fun chose one song from each decade that defined what that decade was all about. You may or may not agree with our picks, but they are still awesome songs we promise!   Thanks for all the support! In season 5 we will be trying a few new things in hopes of creating an even better show for our fans. We hope to see you all there!...

It’s Christmas time and we have put together a musical journey in a way only we can. This week we each pulled songs we feel should be on everyones holiday playlist and we also learn that the fellas have a bit of a bleak view on Christmas and that Twisted Kid Matt is a bit of a humbug.   #Dylan #ThePogues #Petty #TwistedSister #Ramones #TheMixTape #TheWaitresses #AlGreen #AnnieLennox #JohnathanCoul...

Stripped down, this week we’re going unplugged as we talk about some of our favorite acoustic tracks. There will be debates over what Acoustic means as well as what makes certain lyrics racist, so hop on and enjoythe show!   #Extreme #LLCoolJ #Clapton #FooFighters #BenFoldsFive #TheMixTape #Oasis #BonJovi #FloggingMolly     www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Playlists, Interview...

What says love more than a duet? Ok, not all of our picks are love songs but still! This week we are looking at some of the best vocal pairings the industry has to give us as we take a look at Duets from the 80’s, the 90’s ad the early 2000’s.   #KennyRogers #DollyParton #MichaelJackson #JoeCocker #PhilCollins #PaulMcCartney #AaronNevill     www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Pl...

There have been a lot of remakes over the years, some for better, some for worse, and this week we are picking the remakes we think are better than the originals.   #ChakaKahn #Prince #Cake #Bjork #WhiteStripes #VanHalen #RoyOrbison   www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Playlists, Interviews and more! Why have you not joined us online? Seriously, our Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTo...

The first decade of the 2000’s and we see a large shift in alternative music. We put together our picks again and offer them to you, the listeners, to determine if you agree with us or not. Even if you don’t it’s a good mix of music so enjoy!    #Radiohead #Bowling for soup #White Stripes #Alternative #Beck #The Hives #MGMT #TheMixTape   Also, check out AltEsc Radio! It is a Kansas City based Alt...

Looking for an alternative to those other podcasts? See that was a play on words because we’re talking about 90s Alternative rock this week and wow, what an awesome list! Of course these are just our picks, as always we welcome yours but how about you join us fo our discussion then maybe give us your choices after a bit of inspiration?   #They Might Be Giants #Eels #Cibo Matto #90s Alternative #Br...

We spoke with music journalist Steve Rosen, author of the novel Tonechaser, an in depth look at his personal relationship with Eddie Van Halen. Steve has been a music journalist for nearly 50 years and has had the opportunity to talk to some of the greats! AC/DC, Brian May, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Jimmy Paige, Randy Rhodes, Mick Mars, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Zepplin and of course Eddie Van Halen....

We begin our journey into Alternative with a few choice 80s picks! Yes, K.C. chose some weird stuff because, well he’s K.C. but this is an awesome list and we’re priming you for next weeks trip to the 90s! Not only are we delivering the tunes this week but we also discuss what we feel makes Alt rock, alt rock!   #TheCure #ViolentFemmes #PsychadelicFurs #OingoBoingo #TheMixTape   Take a tour with K...

Whoomp here it Is! Our interview with founding member of Tag Team DC Glenn.   Jump in as DC tells how Whoomp There it is found its start, how after 30 years they keep going, some of the bands they’ve played with and how he manages to stay relevant in todays world.   #TagTeam #Whoomp #DCGlenn #TheMixTape   Take a tour with K.C. Masterpeace www. AmericanLegacyTours.com Let K.C. lead you on a haunted...

Don’t be scared, it’s just our Halloween Music Episode Part 2!   Three years ago we gave our first Halloween playlist and you guys seemed to like it so we figured, why not do it again?   All of the songs on our lists make us think of creepy stuff, come listen and find out why Prince singing about a girl named Annie makes K.C. nervous, listen to a VERY inappropriate clip of Cheech taken from the fi...

Our first episode talking 2000s Rap.   Taking a look at the first decade of the 2000s this week and rounding out our month of rap. We discuss the mainstream hits and also a few you might not know (but are sure to love).   #50Cent #LilJon #Kanye #SnoopDogg # Ludacris #Jurassic5 #TechN9ne   Take a tour with K.C. Masterpeace www. AmericanLegacyTours.com Let K.C. lead you on a haunted adventure throug...