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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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- 4 days ago7 min
Volume 92 - Who Did It Better? Part 2
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty returns for 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.🎧 Listen along with the Who Did It Better Volume 2 Mix CD playlist on Apple MusicMike Hilty is a TV, film, and music enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here:📸 Instagram📺 Serializd🎥 LetterboxdMike 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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- 1 weeks ago1h 28m
Volume 91 - Road-Trip Music with Patrice Downing
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is joined by writer and SPDM collaborator Patrice Downing for the ultimate road trip playlist episode — swapping their favorite road trip songs and debating which tracks absolutely have to make the cut for the perfect driving playlist!🎵 This Episode:The ultimate road trip playlist — Mike and Patrice's picks for the best driving songs of all timeplaylistPatrice Downing — film & TV writer and SPDM collaborator:✍️ SiftPop } 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterboxd | 📺 SerializdMike Hilty — TV, film & music enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster:📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPopWant 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 | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Volume 90 - Nickelback with Shane Conto
This week on Mix CD, hosts Mike Hilty and Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) make Mix CD history with the podcast's very first band-specific playlist episode — and they're kicking it off with Nickelback!🎧 Listen along with the joint Nickelback playlist on Apple MusicShane Conto — film critic, writer, YouTuber: 🌐 Website | ▶️ YouTube | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso hosts Wasteland Retrospective, Wasteland Watchlist, Cinematic Wasteland, and Wasteland SpotlightMike Hilty — TV & film enthusiast and SPDM Crew podcaster: 📸 Instagram | 📺 Serializd | 🎥 LetterboxdAlso 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!
- 3 weeks ago10 min
Volume 89 - This is America Part 1
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty marks Independence Day in the US with a look at the complicated feelings about what it's like to live in America right now.🎵 This Episode:Why living in America today is so complicatedGoing through the stages of griefProcessing anger and lossWhere do we go from here🎧 List to the This is America Part 1 Mix CD playlistMike 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 Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.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 | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Jun 28, 202648 min
Volume 85 - Best Song Oscar Nominees that Didn't Win Part 2 with Heath Lynch
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty is joined by Heath Lynch of the Franchise Paradiso podcast to finish 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!Yes, I understand that I released this at a weird time.....📖 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 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 | Bluesky🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Jun 21, 20268 min
Volume 88 - Father's Day & Three
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty marks Father's Day with a personal and heartfelt episode — exploring his complicated feelings about the holiday through music, with songs about being a dad, messages from him to his kids, and a special theme around the number three.🎵 This Episode:Father's Day music — songs that capture the complicated, emotional, and joyful sides of fatherhoodSongs about being a dad — the playlist every father needsMessages to kids through music — tunes that say what words sometimes can'tThe significance of the number three 🎧 Listen along with the Father's Day & Three playlist on Apple MusicMike 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 Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.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 | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Jun 14, 20268 min
Volume 87 - Happy Birthday Mimi
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty celebrates his youngest daughter Mimi's birthday with a very special episode — a heartfelt playlist of her all-time favorite songs! A perfect listen for anyone who loves kid-approved music, family playlist ideas, or just a feel-good episode full of great tunes.🎵 This Episode:A birthday playlist curated by Mike's daughter Mimi — her favorite songs, her wayThe sweetest family music playlist episode in Mix CD historyPerfect inspiration for your own kids' birthday playlist or family-friendly music picks🎧 Listen along with the Happy Birthday Mimi Mix CD playlist on Apple MusicMike 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 Nerds on the SPDM Crew network.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 | LinkedIn | Bluesky 🌐 www.spdmcrew.com🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Jun 7, 202627 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!
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