
My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia
by Brian Colburn
Is this your podcast?Brian Colburn is a seasoned radio veteran and independent podcast creator known for his deep passion for music and storytelling. With a rich background in the music industry, he brings a unique perspective to his podcasting endeavors, makin…
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- music discovery
- nostalgic storytelling
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- exploring songs' significance
- deep dives into music
Publishing Consistency
- 180 episodes total
- active for 3 years
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- potential for broad distribution
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Laurie Berkner on Children’s Music and the Strange Reality of an Audience That Keeps Growing Up
Jun 21, 2026
57m 17s
Rachel Bolan Talks Gargoyle of the Garden State, Punk Attitude, and Writing Beyond Skid Row
Jun 14, 2026
28m 02s
Why Slow Covers Hit Harder: 10 Upbeat Songs Turned Ballads
Jun 8, 2026
52m 58s
The Best Dance Songs of the Last 25 Years (2000–2025): 10 Timeless Club Classics
May 31, 2026
46m 14s
Rush Deep Cuts: Uncovering 15 Hidden Gems to Celebrate The Band's Fifty Something Tour
May 25, 2026
53m 57s
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() Laurie Berkner on Children’s Music and the Strange Reality of an Audience That Keeps Growing Up | There’s a moment every parent (or anyone who’s been around kids long enough) recognizes — a song that gets played over and over again… and somehow doesn’t wear out its welcome. That space — where something clicks for kids and doesn’t lose the room for the adults — is harder to pull off than it sounds. And it’s exactly where Laurie Berkner has lived for decades.This week, she joins me to talk about her new album, Walking With The Penguins — her first full collection of original songs in five years — and what it actually takes to make music that connects with kids without ever talking down to them.We get into the push and pull behind songs that invite movement (especially when kids are being told to sit still), how interactivity becomes part of the songwriting itself, and why the best children’s music often works on a level that goes way beyond what people expect.But what really stuck with me is something you don’t always think about — her audience is constantly changing. Kids grow up, new ones come in, and the cycle just keeps going. We talk about what that feels like as an artist… and what it means to create songs that live in someone’s earliest memories, even if they age out of them later.It’s a conversation about craft, longevity, and a kind of musical impact that doesn’t always get talked about enough.Photo Credit: Jayme Thornton🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 57m 17s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Rachel Bolan Talks Gargoyle of the Garden State, Punk Attitude, and Writing Beyond Skid Row | Most people remember their first concert. I’ve talked about mine more than a few times — David Lee Roth and Poison on the 1988 Skyscraper tour. But the second one hits differently for a lot of people.For me, it was Aerosmith and Skid Row on the Pump tour in 1990. I was 12, standing there completely wide-eyed, when Skid Row tore into “Piece of Me” and something just clicked — that bass line. That moment revealed how much attitude and power could live in the low end, and it played a big role in me picking up a bass.This week, I’m joined by Rachel Bolan of Skid Row to talk about his debut solo record Gargoyle of the Garden State. We get into the DNA of the album — how it leans into his punk influences while still reflecting decades of defining Skid Row’s sound — and what punk really means when you strip it down to attitude over genre. We also talk about creative freedom after years in a band with a defined identity, and what it means to step outside that without losing your voice.The conversation also covers collaboration, as Gargoyles features appearances from Corey Taylor, Nuno Bettencourt, Danko Jones, Steve Conte, Damon Johnson as well as contributions from fellow Skid Row bandmates — and how outside voices can either elevate a track or shift its intent. And, as a longtime obsession of mine, we dig into cover songs, ranging from Skid Row’s “Psycho Therapy” to Bolan’s take on Oasis’ “Rock & Roll Star,” and the balance between honoring an original and making it your own.A conversation about influence, identity, and the long arc of music that started with a bass line in 1990 that still echoes today.Photo Credit: Anabel DFlux🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 28m 02s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Why Slow Covers Hit Harder: 10 Upbeat Songs Turned Ballads✨ | slow coversmusic transformation+4 | — | — | — | slow coversmusic analysis+6 | — | 52m 58s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() The Best Dance Songs of the Last 25 Years (2000–2025): 10 Timeless Club Classics✨ | dance musicclub classics+3 | Jay Sweet | — | — | dance songsclub classics+3 | — | 46m 14s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Rush Deep Cuts: Uncovering 15 Hidden Gems to Celebrate The Band's Fifty Something Tour✨ | Rush deep cutsmusic discovery+3 | SteveGerry | RushSomething For Nothing: A Rush Fancast | — | Rushdeep cuts+3 | — | 53m 57s | |
| 5/17/26 | ![]() Something Good Waiting Down This Road: 10 Tom Petty Songs To Fuel Your Road Trip✨ | Tom Pettyroad trip music+4 | — | My Weekly Mixtape | — | Tom Pettyroad trip+5 | — | 43m 10s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 30 Years of Ledbetter Heights and the Road He’s Traveled✨ | music evolutionnostalgia+3 | Kenny Wayne Shepherd | Ledbetter HeightsDeja Voodoo+2 | — | Kenny Wayne ShepherdLedbetter Heights+3 | — | 32m 48s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Mixtape Moment: The Day I Almost Backed Into B.B. King and His Legendary Guitar Lucille✨ | music legendspersonal anecdotes+3 | — | Lucillenetwork radio | — | B.B. KingLucille+3 | — | 10m 55s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity✨ | identitymusic evolution+3 | Amanda Lyberg | Eva Under FireIn This Moment | — | Eva Under FireVillainous+5 | — | 35m 58s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() Inside The Strike’s “Getaway”: Synths, Sax, and What Really Matters✨ | music evolutionsynth pop+4 | Chris Crabb | The StrikeThe Getaway+3 | — | synthssaxophone+5 | — | 31m 03s | |
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| 4/20/26 | ![]() A Heavy 180: 10 Times Heavy Bands Took a Sharp Mellow Turn… and Nailed It✨ | heavy musicmellow songs+3 | — | — | — | heavy bandsmellow music+3 | — | 47m 26s | |
| 4/12/26 | ![]() Your Next Favorite Band: 10 Underrated Acts You Need On Your Radar✨ | underrated artistsmusic discovery+3 | Chad Lamasa | — | — | underrated bandsmusic recommendations+3 | — | 46m 30s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() Beyond the Black (Album): 10 Metallica Songs That Define the Post-Thrash Era✨ | Metallicapost-Black Album+4 | Zack Derby | MetallicaLoad+1 | — | Metallicapost-Black Album+5 | — | 52m 03s | |
| 3/29/26 | ![]() Alien Ant Farm’s Dryden Mitchell on 25 Years of ANThology and the Journey to “Reasons”✨ | Alien Ant FarmANThology+5 | Dryden Mitchell | Alien Ant FarmANThology+9 | — | Alien Ant FarmANThology+7 | — | 39m 58s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() Let’s Get Weird: Jon “Bermuda”Schwartz on 45+ Years Behind the Kit For “Weird Al” Yankovic✨ | music careerWeird Al Yankovic+5 | Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz | Dire StraitsAnother One Rides The Bus+6 | — | Weird AlJon Schwartz+7 | — | 1h 38m 01s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Jake Thistle Talks American Idol, Musical Influences, and the Reality Behind the Competition✨ | American Idolmusic competition+3 | Jake Thistle | American IdolCan't Find My Way Home+2 | — | American IdolJake Thistle+3 | — | 36m 21s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Weakened Friends’ Feels Like Hell: Sonia Sturino on Anxiety, Burnout, and Survival✨ | anxietyburnout+4 | Sonia Sturino | Weakened FriendsDon Giovanni Records+3 | — | Weakened FriendsFeels Like Hell+6 | — | 47m 16s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() Iconic Album Covers That Rock: How Unforgettable Art Shapes a Legendary Playlist | Ever judge an album by its cover? This week on My Weekly Mixtape, Jay Sweet joins me as we flip through some virtual record crates to curate a playlist inspired by the most iconic album covers of all time. From legendary imagery to unforgettable records, we’re turning that visual inspiration into a killer mix of songs — and exploring what makes album art just as timeless, meaningful, and memorable as the music inside.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 1h 11m 16s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | ![]() Mixtape Moment: Bruce Johnston, a Bottle of Fiji Water, and a Beach Boys Story I’ll Never Forget | Welcome to the launch of a new kind of bonus episode I’m calling Mixtape Moments — short stories sparked by a recent news item or an anecdote I haven’t yet found a place for in a full-length episode.There’s no set timetable for how often these will appear, but the format opens the door to new ways of experiencing My Weekly Mixtape — including quick hitters when the moment calls for it, whether it’s reacting to breaking news, a surprise album release, or a story that simply can’t wait.This premiere Mixtape Moment was inspired by this week’s news that Bruce Johnston is stepping away from The Beach Boys after more than six decades with the band.So join me as I celebrate Bruce’s remarkable journey with the band, while sharing a personal story about how a simple act of mid-concert kindness — a bottle of FIJI Water — became an unforgettable memory for this longtime fan.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 8m 59s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | ![]() Warren Haynes Revisits Tales of Ordinary Madness: Lost Songs, New Mixes & the Stories Behind The Album | This week, I’m sitting down with the legendary Warren Haynes to revisit Tales of Ordinary Madness — his debut solo album, now newly remixed and remastered more than thirty years after its original release. It’s a record that’s lived a long life with a lot of us, and hearing it again with fresh ears raises a bigger question: what happens when you return to deeply personal songs after decades of living, playing, and moving forward?We talk about how the album found a home on Megaforce Records — yes, that Megaforce — and what it was like for Warren to re-engage with these songs from a distance he simply didn’t have in the early ’90s. From co-producing the original sessions with Chuck Leavell to hearing Grammy-winning engineer Jim Scott remix the album and fully unlock its timeless status, this conversation becomes less about revision and more about rediscovery — about what time gives you, and what it doesn’t.There are stories between the songs, too. We dig into the long-lost “Tear Me Down,” finally restored to its rightful place in the album’s new sequence, and trace how “I’ll Be The One” quietly evolved from Tales of Ordinary Madness into Gov’t Mule’s Mo Voodoo rendition. Warren walks through what changed, what stayed the same, and why those distinctions still matter — musically and emotionally.Along the way, we widen the lens. We revisit his legendary early-morning acoustic performance at Bonnaroo in 2004, talk about the mechanics of collaborations — what makes it work, what makes it last — and touch on his musical chemistry with artists like Little Milton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Grace Potter and Joe Bonamassa (just to scratch the surface). We also unpack the story behind that unforgettable slide guitar on Blues Traveler’s “The Mountains Win Again,” and how that moment unexpectedly helped shape the sound and direction of Gov’t Mule’s debut.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 36m 30s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Inside “(Rock) Superstar”: Outlier, Sen Dog & Hyro The Hero Reignite a Cypress Hill Classic | This week, Outlier’s Joey Arena joins me to break down “(Rock) Superstar,” the band’s collaboration with Sen Dog and Hyro The Hero, reimagining one of the defining crossover tracks of the early 2000s. Long before “genre-fluid” became a buzzword, the original version proved that hip-hop, rock, and metal didn’t just coexist — they could thrive together. This new take taps into that same spirit, updating the sound without losing the attitude that made it hit so hard the first time around.Anchored by Sen Dog’s unmistakable presence and Hyro The Hero’s raw, modern edge, this version isn’t simply for nostalgia’s sake — it’s a reminder of why taking risks mattered then, and still matters now.Beyond the cover, Joey also opens up about where Outlier is headed next, digging into original tracks “Warrior (feat. Chris Motionless),” “Crown (feat. VRSTY)” and “Creature of the Night.” Each song pulls from a different corner of the band’s identity — defiance, confidence, and controlled chaos — while pointing toward the bigger picture of Outlier’s upcoming studio album. We talk about how these songs fit together, what they reveal about the band’s evolution, and why this next chapter is a statement.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 28m 59s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() When Rock Met Hip-Hop: How Two Genres Collided to Change Music Forever | This week, we’re digging into one of the most important collision points in modern music history — the moment when rock and hip-hop first slammed into each other and changed the landscape forever. Using When Rock Met Hip-Hop as a guiding lens, I’m joined by legendary music journalist Stephen Blush to explore the artists, scenes, and cultural flashpoints that brought distorted guitars and breakbeats together long before genre lines disappeared.These collaborations were risky, raw, and often controversial. From early experiments that raised eyebrows to landmark moments that rewrote the rules, we unpack how rock and hip-hop didn’t just influence each other — they challenged ideas around race, authenticity, rebellion, and what popular music was even allowed to be.Along the way, we dig into the stories behind these crossover moments, the samples that became entwined in the sound’s musical DNA, the artists willing to take the risks, and why their impact still echoes today.If you’ve ever wondered how we got from Run-DMC and Aerosmith to today’s genre-fluid musical landscape — or if you just love a deep dive into music history — this episode connects the dots. Because some of the biggest shifts in music don’t come from trends or algorithms — they happen when two scenes collide and refuse to move out of each other’s way.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 33m 38s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() After the Lighters Went Out: 10 Post-2000 Power Ballads with Terrie Carr | Power ballads didn’t disappear when the lighters went away — they just continued to evolve.This week, I’m joined by Terrie Carr of Carr Stereo to explore 10 power ballads released after 2000 — songs that still build slow, hit hard, and aim straight for the chest, even if the glow in the crowd looks a little different now.From massive choruses to emotional gut-punches, these are the songs that prove the power ballad never lost its place — it just traded Bic lighters for phone screens and kept going. No era restrictions, no genre snobbery — just big feelings, bigger hooks, and the kind of songs that demand you turn them up a little louder than you probably should.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 57m 46s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Moonlit Miles: 10 After-Hours Songs to Fuel That Solo Late-Night Drive | This week, we’re turning the headlights on & exploring 10 songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a late night drive by yourself. Because let’s be honest: road trips in the sunlight and road trips under the glow of streetlights are two completely different experiences. One’s about destinations. The other’s about the space between them. Especially when it’s just you and the music.There’s something about driving at night that makes everything feel a little more cinematic — fewer cars, quieter thoughts, and songs that seem to hit harder when the rest of the world is asleep. These are tracks built for empty highways, dashboard lights, and moments where you don’t necessarily need to get anywhere fast… you just need to keep moving.This playlist leans into mood over momentum — songs that breathe, linger, and let your mind wander somewhere beyond the windshield.To add another layer to the episode, I pull a complete 180 and create a daytime alternative mix, featuring different songs from the same 10 artists — a sun-soaked playlist designed for a completely different musical atmosphere!Thanks to Patreon Mixtaper Sean Goff for sending in this week’s playlist concept.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 53m 34s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() But Wait, There’s More: Uncovering the Hidden CD Tracks of the ’90s | This week, we’re rewinding to one of the most charming quirks of the ‘90s CD era: the hidden track. You know… those sneaky gems buried after minutes of silence, tucked into track 99, or disguised so well you didn’t even know they existed until someone finally tipped you off.I’m diving into the stories behind these secret songs, what made them so appealing, and the unforgettable moments that made discovering a bonus track feel like you’d unlocked a musical cheat code. Join me as we celebrate the lost art of the hidden track — one skip (or search) button press at a time!P.S. You might want to listen carefully to this one.🎙️ LEARN MORE🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/ | 39m 48s | ||||||
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