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by Mike Hilty, SPDM
Welcome to Mix CD! Join Mike Hilty as he gives guests a theme and then they have to create a playlist that is Mix CD length, 80 minutes! They then talk about the process, the songs that just missed the cut, the tracks, and why they were selected.
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- 6 days ago27 min
Volume 86 - Rage Room with Shane Conto
This week on Mix CD, hosts Mike Hilty and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) continue their emotional playlist series their personal rage room playlists!Shane Conto — film critic, writer, YouTuber & music enthusiast:🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland Spotlight on the SPDM Crew network.Mike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopAlso hosts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than NerdsWant to be a guest on Mix CD or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | BlueskyLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Volume 84 - Best Song Oscar Nominees that Didn't Win Part 1 with Heath Lynch
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is joined by Heath Lynch of the Franchise Paradiso podcast to kick off their series on the best Academy Award Best Original Song nominees that never won — the snubbed songs that didn't win the Oscar but won their hearts!If you love Oscar history, movie soundtracks, film music, or debating the Academy's biggest snubs — this episode is essential listening!📖 Check out Heath's ongoing SiftPop series: Oscars What IfHeath Lynch — film fan, writer, and podcaster:🎙️ Franchise Paradiso Podcast | 🎥 LetterboxdMike Hilty — TV, film, and music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd🎙️ Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds Want to be a guest on Mix CD or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- 2 weeks ago8 min
Volume 83 - Who Did It Better?
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is back with another round of the ultimate music debate — listening to two different versions of famous songs and deciding once and for all which one is better!Whether it's an original vs. a cover, a live version vs. a studio recording, or two iconic takes on the same classic, Mix CD is the podcast for music lovers who love a good argument.🎵 What is Mix CD? Each episode, Mike Hilty compares multiple versions of well-known songs — originals, covers, live recordings, remixes, and reimaginings — and picks his favorite. Simple premise. Endless debate.🎧 Listen along with the Who Did It Better Mix CD playlist on Apple MusicMike Hilty is a TV, film, and music enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 Letterboxd✍️ Articles on SiftPopMike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds.Want to be a guest on Mix CD or join the SPDM Crew? Email us at spdmcrew@gmail.com📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- 3 weeks ago13 min
Volume 82 - WHO? Artists
Mix CD returns with a spotlight on overlooked and under‑the‑radar musicians. Host Mike Hilty shares a curated selection of artists he believes deserve more recognition, inviting listeners to discover new music and celebrate talent that often goes unnoticed. Perfect for fans of music exploration, playlist building, and indie artists.Mike is a longtime TV and movie fan and a core member of the SPDM podcast network, also appearing on Family Movie Night, Sportsball, SPDM TV, and Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds. Connect with him on Instagram, Serializd, Letterboxd, and read his work on SiftPop.To be a guest or join the SPDM Crew, email spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and BlueSky, and visit our website for more content.Special thanks to Kristofer Twadell for the theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for the logo. Please leave a 5‑star rating and review to support the show.
- May 10, 20266 min
Volume 81 - Happy Mother's Day
Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike pays tribute to mothers, moms, mamas, mums, etc. on Mother's DayMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out his other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.Here is the Happy Mother's Day mix CDIf you're interested in being a guest on Mix CD or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
- May 3, 202641 min
Volume 80 - Sad Boy Songs with Shane Conto
Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike and Shane continue with sad songs and pivot to Sad Boy SongsShane Conto is a decorated movie critic, writer, and YouTuber! Check out his website, his YouTube page , The Wasteland Reviewer, and follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd! Check out his other podcasts, the Wasteland Retrospective, the Wasteland Watchlist, the Cinematic Wasteland, and the Wasteland Spotlight, all on the SPDM Crew of Podcasts!Mike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and a fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out his other SPDM podcasts, Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.Here's Shane's Sad Boy Songs Mix CD PlaylistHere's Mike's Sad Boy Songs Mix CD PlaylistIf you're interested in being a guest on Mix CD or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!Shout-out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music, and to Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
- Apr 19, 20266 min
Volume 78 - Successful Solo Artists from Groups and Bands
Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike counters last week's list with solo artists to come from groups or bandsMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out his other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.Here is the solo artists from groups Mix CDIf you're interested in being a guest on Mix CD or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
- Apr 13, 20267 min
Volume 77 - Groups and Bands With Successful Solo Artist Members
Welcome to Mix CD! On today's episode, Mike makes a list of groups who have had members leave for successful solo careersMike Hilty is a TV and Movie lover and fellow SPDM podcaster. Check out his Instagram, Serializd, and Letterboxd. Also check out his other SPDM podcasts Family Movie Night, Sportsball, and SPDM TV, his podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds, and his articles on SiftPop.Here is the Groups with Solo Artists mixIf you're interested in being a guest on Mix CD or joining the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com! Follow SPDM Crew on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky! Check out our website!Shout out to Kristofer Twadell for the awesome theme music and Jason Wilbur at HiFlyer Creative for providing the logo!Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!
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