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My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

Brian Colburn
Music
Mixtape
Punk Rock
Mixtapes
Kiss
Music Curation
Nostalgia
Led Zeppelin
Shinedown
Nirvana
Weird Al Yankovic
Country Music
Comedy Music
Tom Petty
90s Female Rock
90s Music
Alanis Morissette
Rage Against the Machine
Motley Crue
Guilty Pleasures

My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast featuring curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs—blending music discovery with deep nostalgia.

Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode brings together musicians, industry professionals, and passionate fans to explore why songs matter—and how they connect to memory, identity, and the moments that define us.

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Is there such a thing as a Rush deep cut? To the diehards, absolutely not — but that shouldn’t stop us from trying! As the band gears up for their long-anticipated Fifty Something anniversary tour, I am throwing back to an episode where I was the gue... more

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Few artists soundtrack the open road quite like Tom Petty. From radio-dominant anthems to overlooked gems hiding deeper in the catalog, his songs feel engineered for long stretches of highway, glowing dashboards, and miles that slip by unnoticed.

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Thirty years after Ledbetter Heights first introduced Kenny Wayne Shepherd to the world, we circle back — not just to revisit the songs, but to understand what happens when you’ve lived with them for decades. From the raw instinct of a 17-year-old fi... more

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Working in network radio in the early 2000s was a nonstop rollercoaster—long, unpredictable hours, the constant pressure of a 24/7 operation, and a news cycle that could reshape your entire life in an instant. But on the flip side, it also meant cros... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Gibson
Radio personality introducing Huey Lewis in the News segment
Huey Lewis in the News
Episode: Something Good Waiting Down This Road: 10 Tom Petty Songs To Fuel Your Road Trip
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Blues-rock musician, primary artist on Ledbetter Heights
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Episode: Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights and the Road He’s Traveled
Amanda Lyberg
Lead singer of Eva Under Fire, now presenting Amanda Lyberg as the core artist identity
Eva Under Fire
Episode: Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity
Chris Crabb
Frontman of The Strike
The Strike
Episode: Inside The Strike’s “Getaway”: Synths, Sax, and What Really Matters
Eric Bass
Member of Shinedown
Shinedown
Episode: A Heavy 180: 10 Times Heavy Bands Took a Sharp Mellow Turn… and Nailed It
Chad Lamasa
Patreon mixtaper and listener who selected the topic
Episode: Your Next Favorite Band: 10 Underrated Acts You Need On Your Radar
Dryden Mitchell
Frontman of Alien Ant Farm
Alien Ant Farm
Episode: Alien Ant Farm’s Dryden Mitchell on 25 Years of ANThology and the Journey to “Reasons”
John Bermuda Schwartz
Drummer for Weird Al Yankovic Band
Weird Al Yankovic Band
Episode: Let’s Get Weird: Jon “Bermuda”Schwartz on 45+ Years Behind the Kit For “Weird Al” Yankovic
Jake Thistle
Singer-songwriter and guest on American Idol
American Idol contestant
Episode: Jake Thistle Talks American Idol, Musical Influences, and the Reality Behind the Competition

Host

Brian Colburn
Host of a music-focused show blending interviews, nostalgia, and playlist curation; veteran radio professional with deep knowledge of popular and indie music across eras.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Rocking it!!!

    Brian rocks at this (pun intended). I’m learning, I’m entertained, and having a blast listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Elisabeth430
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I’ve been fortunate enough to be a listener and guest on this great podcast. I love that the mixtape exists to listen to after all the discussion is done too. Who doesn’t love a perfect mixtape?! The creativity of the episode topics makes to so fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghostmouse1
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Favorite Music Podcast!

    Fun music discussions, excellent guests and in-depth interviews. I’ve been introduced to new bands along with dusting the cobwebs off on songs I haven’t heard in forever! Keep up the great work Brian!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annfromnj
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite pod

    So many great episodes- Brian knows his stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rufus_T-FireflyVA
    United States2 years ago
  • Good guy Better music podcast

    Brian is a very charismatic host. Very knowledgeable about music. There are very few bands that I mention to him that he doesn’t already know, at least, to some degree.

    His interviews are always interesting. And it’s fun to see where the mixtape will go.

    No matter what genre of music you like there is an episode for you.

    This show is a ton of fun and brings back the memories of making mixtapes back in the day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chadl48
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's deep music knowledge and positive interviewing style.
Guests are consistently described as engaging, bringing fresh perspectives to themes.
The show's mixtape format and linked playlists are highlighted as a strong value for discovering new tracks.

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights and the Road He’s Traveled
Q: How did the 30th anniversary recordings balance the original sound with new interpretations, especially with a different singer and lineup?
We aimed to recreate the energy of the original while letting Noah Hunt's voice and the current band dynamics inform new textures, carefully adjusting elements like kick patterns and avoiding overplaying in the studio to preserve the essence of the songs.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights and the Road He’s Traveled
Q: Looking back, what did these songs reveal about who you were at this stage of your life as a songwriter and musician?
They showed a lot of first-time experiences, with me being 17 when I recorded the record, writing for a real album, and navigating the process largely on instinct and personal inspiration without external direction.
Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity
Q: How do you hope fans experience the Villainous era in concerts?
She hopes audiences feel the self-discovery journey through the live show, with an authentic, immersive performance that invites fans into their world.
Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity
Q: What does adopting Amanda Lyberg as the main name represent for you personally?
It represents a consolidation of identity and a move toward intimate storytelling about her life, experiences, and artistry beyond the Eva Under Fire brand.
Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity
Q: How did you approach Villainous musically to reflect the new, darker tone?
Amanda explains that lowering the guitar tunings and aiming for heavier, more direct riffs helped shape a grittier vocal delivery and a stronger, clearer message.

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A warm, nostalgia-forward music show that blends curated mixtapes with artist interviews and behind-the-song storytelling. Episodes explore themes across rock, pop, hip-hop, country, and indie, emphasizing why certain tracks matter, how memory and identity are tied to music, and the craft behind making a great playlist. Notable strengths include deeply knowledgeable hosting, candid conversations with musicians and industry guests, and a playlist-driven format that links songs to personal moments, making it easy for new listeners to jump in via themed episodes and linked track lists.

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