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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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- Yesterday10 min
Volume 98 - One Hit Wonders Part 3: the 1970s V1 (1970-1976)
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty kicks off a brand new series — the ultimate deep dive into one hit wonders! In Part 1, Mike defines exactly what makes a one hit wonder, lays out his criteria, and then spotlights the best one hit wonders of the 1970s — songs made popular by movies, TV, and oldies radio🎵 This Episode:What is a one hit wonder? — Mike defines the criteria and settles the debate once and for allBest one hit wonders of the 1970s — iconic hits from 1970-1976, spanning TV theme songs, stadium anthems, "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" songs, and a good chunk of the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrackPart 3 of Mike's ongoing one hit wonders through the decades series🎧 Listen along with Mike's 70s One Hit Wonders (1970-1976) 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 Creative
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Volume 97 - One Hit Wonders Part 2: the 1960s
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty kicks off a brand new series — the ultimate deep dive into one hit wonders! In Part 1, Mike defines exactly what makes a one hit wonder, lays out his criteria, and then spotlights the best one hit wonders of the 1950s — the songs that defined a moment and then vanished from the charts forever!🎵 This Episode:What is a one hit wonder? — Mike defines the criteria and settles the debate once and for allBest one hit wonders of the 1960s — more songs that Mike recognizes and some of the most iconic songs from the decadePart 2 of Mike's ongoing one hit wonders through the decades series🎧 Listen along with Mike's 60s One Hit Wonders 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 Creative
- 3 weeks ago7 min
Volume 96 - One Hit Wonders Part 1: the 1950s
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty kicks off a brand new series — the ultimate deep dive into one hit wonders! In Part 1, Mike defines exactly what makes a one hit wonder, lays out his criteria, and then spotlights the best one hit wonders of the 1950s — the songs that defined a moment and then vanished from the charts forever!🎵 This Episode:What is a one hit wonder? — Mike defines the criteria and settles the debate once and for allBest one hit wonders of the 1950s — the forgotten classics, surprise smashes, and one-and-done chart toppers from the decade that launched rock and rollPart 1 of Mike's ongoing one hit wonders through the decades series🎧 Listen along with Mike's 50s One Hit Wonders 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 Creative
- Aug 16, 20267 min
Volume 95 - Girl Groups
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty puts together a playlist of some of the greatest women's groups that music has to offer🎵 This Episode:The best of female vocal groups (no fictional groups so no Huntrix on this list)🎧 Listen along with the Girl Groups Mix 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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Aug 9, 20269 min
Volume 94 - The Push Mixes Volumes 1 & 2
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty puts together a special playlist for baby number three's arrival while his wife was resting before labor starts🎵 This Episode:A Special DOUBLE CD of push and labor songs, most of which his wife was not pleased about🎧 Listen along with the Double Push Mix 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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Aug 2, 20264 min
Volume 93 - Baby Mine
This week on Mix CD, host Mike Hilty celebrates the arrival of baby number three with the most fitting playlist possible — the best songs with "Baby" in the title! From classic rock to pop to R&B, Mike curates the ultimate baby songs playlist to welcome his newest little one to the world.🎵 This Episode:A special celebration playlist in honor of Mike's third babyThe best songs with "Baby" in the title across every genre and eraFrom classic baby songs to modern bangers — every track has one thing in common🎧 Listen along with the Baby Mine 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🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer CreativeLeave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!
- Jul 26, 20267 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!
- Jul 19, 20261h 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!
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