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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
Country Music
Weird Al Yankovic
Comedy Music
Tom Petty
90s Female Rock
90s Music
Alanis Morissette
Rage Against the Machine
Motley Crue
Guilty Pleasures

The music podcast where every song has a story. Less debate. More connection.

My Weekly Mixtape blends curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs that stay with us—bringing together music discovery, storytelling, and nostalgia.

Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode explores why songs matter and how they shape our memories, identities, and lives. Through co... more

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Latest Episodes

Just like the handwritten notes tucked inside a favorite cassette, this is a quick update from My Weekly Mixtape.

This time, I'm sharing what's coming up for the show, a few exciting changes behind the scenes, and a preview of what's headed your way... more

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For some people, Smash Mouth begins and ends with a handful of massive hits. But the band's story goes much deeper than "All Star," "Walking On The Sun," or their immensely popular take on The Monkees’ "I'm A Believer."

This week, founding bassist P... more

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FUEL has always lived in that space between legacy and forward motion—where the songs become bigger than the moment they were written, and the story keeps evolving long after those charting moments.

This week, Carl Bell joins me to reflect on that l... more

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Think narrowing twenty-five years of dance music down to ten songs was difficult the first time? So did a lot of you!

After our first dive into 10 of the biggest dance tracks of the last quarter century, the messages started rolling in. Some of your... more

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Recent Guests

Paul De Lisle
Smash Mouth bassist and founding member
Smash Mouth
Episode: Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet
Carl Bell
founding guitarist, primary songwriter, and driving creative force behind Fuel
Fuel
Episode: FUEL's Carl Bell Talks Legacy, Persistence, and a New Chapter with Pendulum
Megan Kane
Member of Parker Barrow, Nashville-based musician
Parker Barrow
Episode: Parker Barrow on Hold the Mash: From Road Survival to Rejecting Validation Culture
Dylan Turner
Member of Parker Barrow, Nashville-based musician
Parker Barrow
Episode: Parker Barrow on Hold the Mash: From Road Survival to Rejecting Validation Culture
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Guitarist, featured guest on intro
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Episode: Time Flies: 10 Rock Songs, 10+ Minutes Each — No Time Wasted
Tom Keifer
Musician, frontman of Cinderella; solo artist on Rise
Cinderella / Rise
Episode: Still Climbing: Tom Keifer of Cinderella Reflects on the Band’s Legacy & His Solo Career
Laurie Berkner
Queen of kids' music, longtime children's musician and songwriter
Laurie Berkner Band / solo artist
Episode: Laurie Berkner on Children’s Music and the Strange Reality of an Audience That Keeps Growing Up
Rachel Bolan
Bass guitarist for Skid Row, lead on Gargoyle of the Garden State
Skid Row
Episode: Rachel Bolan Talks Gargoyle of the Garden State, Punk Attitude, and Writing Beyond Skid Row
Tim Foreman
Musician, Switchfoot member
Switchfoot
Episode: Why Slow Covers Hit Harder: 10 Upbeat Songs Turned Ballads

Host

Brian Colburn
Host of the show; radio veteran; lead curator of music discovery and nostalgia moments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 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 States5 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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Guests are consistently described as engaging and insightful.
Listeners praise the host's knowledge and enthusiasm for music.
Audience comments note the show's positive vibe and strong curation.
The format's nostalgia angle and playlist links are repeatedly highlighted as standout features.

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Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet
Q: What was the impact of All Star on Smash Mouth's career and how did the band navigate being seen as a one-hit wonder?
All Star became a multi-generational anthem beyond its initial release, while the band learned to counter the one-hit-wonder stigma by continually delivering hits like The Morning Comes and Pacific Coast Party and emphasizing the quality of their broader catalog, not just a single track.
Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet
Q: How did the band approach recording Fush Yu Mang without a traditional major-label process, and what did the early success teach you?
They recorded a major-label-quality record independently first, then leveraged a two-week studio period with a top producer to capture a ready-to-go sound; this showed they could deliver powerful material on their own terms and build momentum through strong songs rather than just label backing.
Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet
Q: What inspired Smash Mouth's name and early identity, and how did that shape their trajectory?
The name came from a playful misunderstanding around football terminology and later carried a meaning about smashing out hits; the origin story underscored their willingness to blend diverse influences and take risks, setting up a non-traditional path to success.
Rush Deep Cuts: Uncovering 15 Hidden Gems to Celebrate The Band's Fifty Something Tour
Q: Why is a particular track considered a deep cut given its chart performance or fan reception?
The hosts discuss using a low live-play count threshold (less than 200 performances) as a practical benchmark, while acknowledging exceptions where a track may be technically a single yet still be rare in live sets.
Rush Deep Cuts: Uncovering 15 Hidden Gems to Celebrate The Band's Fifty Something Tour
Q: What's track one on your playlist?
Brian explains he's selecting tracks in reverse chronological order, starting with a 2012 song and moving backward to older material, to illustrate the evolution of Rush's deep cuts.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-focused show that blends curator-driven playlist moments with in-depth artist interviews and memory-tinged storytelling. Episodes frequently center on track-by-track analyses, personal histories with songs, and the idea that mixtapes shaped how listeners connected with artists across rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, country, and indie. A standout angle is the thoughtful, nostalgic approach to sequencing and discovery, often weaving guest expertise and fan-curated picks into cohesive “mixtape” episodes that feel like listening sessions tied to memory and identity. The format tends to feature prominent musicians, industry pros, and dedicated fans, with a welcoming host who guides conversations with warmth, curiosity, and a deep knowledge of ... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Paul De Lisle
2. Carl Bell
3. Megan Kane
4. Dylan Turner
5. Kenny Wayne Shepherd
6. Tom Keifer
7. Laurie Berkner
8. Rachel Bolan

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