This needs to be on your New Music Friday playlist this week! Sean's been a guest on the show several times and has a great catalog of tunes. This is such a chill & mellow holiday listen. I just snagged my digital copy, and you should too! 🙌🏼

Coming Monday to the show (or available now for Patreon mixtapers).

In a year I took a significant amount of time away from the podcast after losing my father, to say I was surprised to see this year's Spotify Wrapped would be an understatement. 🤯 To anyone who's EVER listened (no matter where), thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼🤘🏼

Yes. Yes, I most certainly do. If anyone was wondering what I'd like for Christmas...problem solved! 🙌🏼

It's time to get ‘For Real’ with Eric Hirshberg, the former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, whose new collaboration with Aloe Blacc is now available! myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/03/e... Check out the interview & this incredible track now!

In this mixtape moment: Paul Williams talks about recording "Rainbow Connection" with Jim Henson, as well as Kermit the Frog's significance to the song's final recording. 🌈 Getting to talk to the songwriter of my favorite song of all time is something I'll forever cherish. 🙏🏼

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This week, we’re celebrating two timeless soundtrack classics with the legendary Paul Williams award-winning songwriter behind Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Muppet Movie, including the beloved classic "Rainbow Connection.” myweeklymixtape.com/2025/12/01/c...

In a mixtape moment from this week's episode: legendary songwriter Paul Williams shares the story behind creating the music for Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas — including “Ain’t No Hole In The Washtub” and the beloved classic “When the River Meets the Sea.”

Coming Monday...

This isn't an ordinary CD copy of Heart's "The Road Home." I was finally able to track down a the Japanese import, that features "Never" from the same show! I love snagging import CDs with extras! 🤓💿🤘🏼

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! If you're not in the US, Happy Thursday! 🤘🏼 youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...

Yes, I still collect physical media. No, I don't feel like an old man yelling at a cloud doing so. Plus, how hilarious was Let It Ride? 😂

This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the songs that shaped my love of music — as well as the person who made it all possible, my father, who we sadly lost to pancreatic cancer earlier this year. 🧵(1/4)

Passing Down the Playlist: How My Father Shaped My Love of Music Through 20 Songs This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the songs that shaped my love of music — as well as the person who made it all possible, my father, who we sadly lost to pancreatic cancer earlier this…

The new Aerosmith / Yungblud collaboration EP "One More Time" is the best thing Aerosmith has done since "Nine Lives." Fun EP, and wouldn't mind hearing more from this pairing down the road! 🤘🏼

Last night I recorded an interview with Eric Hirshberg, the former Activision CEO who's now a full-time musician. It was a fascinating music discussion, that also dives into some of the (ahem) "pitfalls" of social media. 😏 Available 11/28 on Patreon & 12/5 on the main feeds!

In case you were wondering what a road trip with me might sound like, here's 20 random songs from my 70,000+ tune library. Who's rockin' this playlist with me? 🤘🏼

That “new band discovery” rush? Still undefeated. 🤘🏼

Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. In this week’s episode, I break down 10 tracks that defied the stereotypes, exceeded the expectations and continue to remind us why ’80s hard rock still goes to 11! myweeklymixtape.com/2025/11/17/b...

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The next 6 weeks are packed, and I’m grateful to have you all on this music podcast journey with me. Let’s wrap 2025 on a (ahem) high note 🎵😉

If I could describe the new Shinedown song "Searchlight" in one word? Beautiful. 🙌🏼

Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. This week, I break down 10 '80's hair band songs that defied stereotypes, exceeded expectations and continue to resonate with hard rock fans decades later. 🤘🏼 What songs make the cut for you?

This week's episode is headed your way now, and if you're into 80's hard rock & hair metal, you're not gonna want to miss it! 🤘🏼 (Actually, you're not gonna want to miss it regardless!)

Watching the Warped Tour live stream and being reminded (once again) why The Interrupters are one of my favorite live bands on the planet!

My Green Day "Warning" 25th anniversary CD boxset just arrived. 4-CD set for $17? What a steal! Looking forward to giving the Tokyo live show a spin (none of the tracks appeared on the "Tune In Tokyo" release apparently!)

What's your favorite Weezer album that *isn't* a color album or "Pinkerton?"🤔 For me, it might be "Everything Will Be Alright In The End."

RIP Todd Snider. "Alright Guy" has been a favorite of mine for decades. 😞 www.npr.org/2025/11/15/n...

Hot take: Release. 👏 The. 👏 Deluxe. 👏 Edition. 👏 On. 👏 Day. 👏 One. 👏 This trend of dropping a deluxe edition a few months after the original release isn't fair to those who support via physical media...which is honestly more beneficial to an artist vs. an album stream.

Talk about reimagining a song (and no, I don't mean via AI). Alice In Chains but funk? I'm all in! 🔥 youtu.be/gme17T5WQNM

Next week's episode is now available as an early access drop on the MWM Patreon! Thank you to all the mixtapers who've joined on thus far! Much more on the way! 🙏🏼🤘🏼 www.patreon.com/posts/142183...

Just put the finishing touches on the most personal podcast I've ever recorded. It's one that says everything I've needed to say over the last 6 months, but until now, couldn't find the words. 🙏🏼

Music brings me joy in a world that could use more of it. 🎶

Recording an episode on 80's dance anthems tonight. Let's do this! 🎙️ 🤘🏼

Some songs just hit different when stripped down. Which acoustic version always hits that sweet spot for you?

To every veteran, thank you.

That's it. I’m pulling the plug—literally. This week, I curate a playlist of 10 incredible unplugged songs, where artists & bands strip songs down to their core. With this whole new level of emotion, energy & meaning...maybe sometimes less really is more? myweeklymixtape.com?p=5196

The NY Giants disappointed me yet again this week. 🤦🏼‍♂️ But what you know what doesn't disappoint me? The fact that a new My Weekly Mixtape epsiode is headed your way now! This week is perfect for those who want to...unplug...for a while! 🔌

I promised my father, the last time we saw AC/DC together in 2015, that if they ever toured again, we'd take my kids. Even though he'll be with us in spirit only, my promise to him is officially kept! 🙏🏼🤘🏼

This is my day today. Don't be too jealous. What's your goto painting song that's *not* "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones?

What’s great for a snack and fits on your back? 😁

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love on my birthday today. There are no words! 🙏🏼🤘🏼 The kids also gave the My Weekly Mixtape studio a (ahem) "transformation," as the Megatron / Skelator crossover now oversees all future recordings! 😳

How connected is the music world, really? Try this challenge: link six songs together — each tied by a shared collaboration — and see if you can end up at Kevin Bacon. Spoiler: It’s way harder than the movie version. Welcome to the new season of My Weekly Mixtape! 🎧

Everyone says so many great things about BlueSky, but it feels like a ghost town in terms of music discussion. Maybe it's just not the platform for music discussion? 🤷🏼‍♂️ That said, if you were on X or Theads to talk tunes, let's connect here! 🤘🏼 #music

Get those J-cards ready! The new era of My Weekly Mixtape arrives in just a few short hours! New episodes, new formats, same love for great music & playlist curations. 🎧

Call it now: your breakout band / artist for 2026!👀 Who are you putting money on?

Metal CD score! Found an original Caroline pressing of White Zombie's "Make Them Die Slowly," and a (rare?) West German Castle pressing of Motörhead's "No Remorse" out in the wild today!🤘🏼 Grabbed a bunch of other stuff as well, but these were the crème de la crème!

Today feels like cracking the wrapper on a fresh Maxell XLII 90 — ready to hit record on what’s next. Season 2 begins Monday: new energy, new formats, same obsession with the perfect playlist (some things never change 🤷🏼‍♂️) What’s your go-to Side A mixtape opener?

What's your favorite band name that's also used as a song title by said band?