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

We're back with Side 2 of the mixtape that inspired this podcast and years of conversation and musical exploration. Side 2 of the OG Mixtape blends together artists like Queensryche, Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Skid Row, Nine Inch Nails, Steve Vai and...the Muppets?! The full OG Mixtape Playlist is available on our YouTube Channel .

Back in the 90s, Eric created the greatest mixtape of all time. In this episode, we talk about that mixtape and how it introduced Mack and other friends to a world of new music and genres that they never knew anything about (and was the inspiration for this podcast). We also celebrate the art of the mixtape - slamming together artists like Ministry, NWA, Jane's Addiction, House of Pain, Nine Inch...

Are they "guilty pleasures" or just great songs? In this episode, we discuss the songs that people don't expect us to like, from artists like the Spice Girls, INXS, Deee-Lite, Sister Sledge, the Traveling Wilburys, Christina Aguilera and JJ Fad. But there's no guilt or shame allowed when it comes to music. Wave that flag and be proud!

What's your favorite cover song? In this episode, we come to the table with five of our favorite cover songs. The first of several episodes on this topic, there are sure to be some surprises. And hopefully it inspires listeners to check out some songs or artists like Faith No More, Anthrax, Cowboy Junkies, Sepultura, Type O Negative, Social Distortion, Exodus and Infectious Grooves.

The first episode of The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is the story of how it all began for Eric and Mack - how they bonded over music and formed a friendship that has lasted for decades. They were brought together by the heavy metal scene of the 1980s (Motley Crue, Guns N" Roses, Skid Row, Metallica, Megadeth) and all of the imagery that came with it. Let the headbanging journey begin!