The Mix Tape (Music and Pop Culture)

We’re doing it! 90s Rap Volume 2!   Our first 90s rap episode is one of our most popular and so we thought, Why not give em some more!! We talk conspiracies (Who was involved in the death of Biggie?), we discuss how a grandmother gave us one of raps most famous songs, we talk about giant hamsters, buttered cheese and a bunch of other crazy stuff!   #PuffDaddy #WestSideConnection #Outkast #SnoopDog...

We’re taking another trip to Hip Hop land this week as we present another 80s Rap MixTape! We talk about Hip Hops first beef, we attempt to beat box like The Fat Boys, we discuss the story of break dancing and so much more!   #TheFatBoys #KurtisBlow #BeastieBoys #KoolMoeDee # LLCoolJ   www. TheMixTapeShow.com  is the place to check out our Playlists, Interviews and more! Why have you not joined us...

On this very special episode of The Mix Tape we had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Eastman, one of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He tells us what his favorite movie adaptation has been so far, how The Last Ronin came about, which Turtle best represents him and more!   #TMNT #KevinEastman #TeenageMutantNinjaTurltes #TheLastRonin   www. TheMixTapeShow.com  is the place to che...

This week we give our selections for the top 3 albums from start to finish! There is talk about producers, what we think makes a great album and why KC has such wierd taste (A ass pocket full of what now??) As always you’re in for a fun ride here on The Mix Tape!   #PeterGabriel #TheOffspring #Metallica #Weezer #ThePolice #FionaApple   www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the place to check out our Playlist...

A special presentation, If you are a fan of 80’s Cartoons, ESPESCIALLY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then this is the interview for you! We were blessed to have the opportunity to chat with the one and only Pat Fraley, the man who voiced Krang, Casey Jones and Baxter Stockman. He has worked on Disney’s TaleSpin, Toy Story, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Bravestarr, GI Joe and way too many more projects...

This week we close out our first look at Synth Pop and techno as we deliver our list of Techno from the first decade of the 2000’s. We discuss the gradual change and what we believe constitutes techno and its sub-genres while giving you the history and stories behind the songs on our Mixtape!   #LaRoux #DaftPunk #FatboySlim #DaRude # Justice Eiffel65 #KylieMinogue   www. TheMixTapeShow.com is the...

If the 80’s synth/ techno episode was fun, then this week is pure awesome! We take a look back at 90’s techno and discuss the shift in sound, the bands that defined it and what songs we feel need to be a part of it. Along the way there are references to Molotov Cocktails, $1 Movie theaters and the movie Spawn, so come hang out with us!   #AliceDeeJay #Prodigy #haddaway #Technotronic #ChemicalBroth...

We begin our month of Synth and techno with our 80s mix. Synth pop was some of the best music ever to hit our ears and we’ll be taking you on a journey over the next few weeks starting here, at the begining, and watching the magical shift to the techno of the early 2000’s   #Yaz, #InformationSociety #OMD #PetShopBoys #CrystalWaters and so much more!   Come on in and enjoy thus weeks 80s Synth Pop...

We are rounding out the country scene this week as we give our picks for the first decade of the 2000’s and begin the new show format. We’ll discuss the songs we would add to the list and why while also giving our very VERY important thoughts on the difference between 80s, 90s and 2000s country.   Stick around as next month we begin our Synth/Techno series and as always, Stay Awesome!   #TaylorSwi...

We did 90s Metal, and now it is time for 80’s Metal! Yep, this week we are joined by friend of the show Steve from the Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast as we give our picks for what songs we would place on our 80s Metal Mixtape.   Hey, are you hanging out with us on social media? You freaking should e! TikTok, Twitter (or X whatever), Facebook and yes, Instagram, online is a good time!   Now go...

Well. we did the 80s so now its time for the 90s! Yes this week we’re talking 90s Country qnd we are joined by our good friend Stuey D. Garth, Reba, Tritt and more, this is our picks for a 90s Country Mixtape.   Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!   You can help the show by donating to our Buy Me a Coffee: The Mix Tape is Weekly Pop Culture Podcast (buymeacoffee.com)     Plea...

We have another one hit wonders episode of the 90s only this time we’re giving it to the ladies! Yep, this week we’re discussing a few hit songs all by women, all one hit. Dyvinls, Sean Cullin, Fiona Apple, Macy Gray, Cardigans, Sixpence none the Richer and more all on this episode of The Mix Tape!   Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!   You can help the show by donating to o...

This time we let the listeners pick the songs, You heard me, on this episode we used listener feedback to create another 80s love song mixtape. Maybe it was because you guys thought you had better taste than us, or maybe you just really like 80s love songs but when we asked for your choices on social media you’ll brought it! On top of your song picks we hear Jason freed from the bonds oppression s...

Did you think it said “Lock the Cash Box”? Maybe like Phoebe on friends you too believed Sir Elton was singing about Who’s The Boss. This week we’re discussing misheard song lyrics and yes, it gets a little silly but it’s a whole lot of fun!   If you have not already done so Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!   You can help the show by donating to our Buy Me a Coffee: The Mi...

On a special episode of The Mix Tape we interview guitarist and founding member of Great White, Mark Kendall. Great White, known for hits like Save your Love, Rock me and of course Once Bitten Twice Shy, rocked out throughout the 80s and 90s and they are still kicking it today! Mark chats with us about what it was like in those early days, how the came up with the bands name, and of course which M...

We love love, and when it comes to love songs, the 80’s offered some of the best! This week we take a look at a few of those 80’s ballads that spoke the words of Amore. We’ve got Sheriff, Kool and the Gang, Peter Cetera and more so come on in and enjoy.   Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!   You can help the show by donating to our Buy Me a Coffee: The Mix Tape is Weekly Pop...

Yep, we’re going to be discussing the #1 single for each year between 1980-1989 and I have feeling a few of these might surprise you.   Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!   You can help the show by donating to our Buy Me a Coffee: The Mix Tape is Weekly Pop Culture Podcast (buymeacoffee.com)   #OliviaNewtonJohn #Chicago #Prince #PurpleRain #WalkLikeAnEgyptian #CaribbeanQueen...

It was a long time coming but we finally did it, we made a country music episode. Yep, this week we give our picks for 80’s Country. Hear Twisted Kid Matt get way too excited! Revel in the amazing song choices we make! Put your Stetson on and head out to the Honky Tonk because you are going to experience the likes of Willie Nelson, Randy Travis and Eddie Rabbit?   Please leave us a review wherever...

Have you ever been listening to a song and thought “That sounds a lot like…” fill in that blank with whatever song it reminds you of! In the world of music it isn’t uncommon for an artist to be inspired by the works of their peers, and having a similar sound happens all the time, but when does it stop being a coincidence and instead becomes one artist flat out ripping another off? On this episode...

There are songs throughout the 80’s and 90’s that became iconic. Maybe you were a fan of the band, maybe it was the only song you knew, but the thing is, you did know the song. It would drift its way into Pop Culture and cement into everyone’s brain. Today we got to talk to the lead singer and creator of one such song, but it wasn’t their only earworm! Welcome Ivan Doroschuk, Founding member and s...

If the 90’s did anything for us when it came to music then grunge might have been it. The grunge movement was a powerful thing and it launched a sound, a fashion statement and a lifestyle all its own. From Nirvana and Pearl Jam to Temple of the Dog and Silver Chair this week e are putting together our Grunge playlist!   Please visit our sponsor-  www. BustedTees.com   At checkout use code JASON259...

Another bonus episode! We were super excited to have a chance to speak with the amazing Nili Brosh! Nili is a professional guitar player who has played with the likes of Danny Elfman, Steve Vai, Dethklock, Cirque du Soleil , and more! She is one of those prolific musicians who is paving her way through the industry and we were stoked having her on the show. She is on tour this summer with Dethklok...

Episode 100 is here and we have one of the most fun interviews we’ve ever had... Ron Wasserman, the genius behind the music of X-men the animated series, Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z and so much more! This week is also the final clue in our Pop Culture Champion challenge so make sure you get those final answers in asap! #PowerRangers #Xmen #90s #RonWasserman #VRTroopers   We thank you all for list...

We had the opportunity to go out to Operation Fandoms Pop Culture Con, and it was a blast! There were awesome panels, amazing collectables and celebrity guests galore. We had the chance to sit down with the guys from The Sandlot for a few minutes as well as Pro-Skater Doug Brown. Hop in and have a listen! Please Visit Operation Fandmon on Facebook for more information about their store and upcomin...

If you liked TV in the 80’s then you’re gonna LOVE this episode! Seriously, it’s a good one. We give our picks for the best theme songs from 80’s TV. Our Pop culture Championship contest is in full effect! It started in episode 98, make sure you check it out and participate to win fabulous prizes and the title of Mix Tape Pop Culture Champion ! #GoldenGirls #KnightRider #PeeWeesPlayhouse #CosbySho...