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by Brian Colburn
My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast built around discovery, collaboration, and the stories behind the songs — celebrating the art of crafting a great playlist while bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era.Hosted by Brian Colburn, the show features interviews and conversations with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans as they curate themed playlists, break down why songs matter, and explore how music connects to memory, identity, and personal moments in time.Each episode blends rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, country, alter
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- Today1h 16m
Primus Through the Years: Building a 10-Song Playlist From Their Eclectic Catalog
This week, Dr. Josh Bald of Primus Tracks joins me to step deep into the wonderfully warped world of Primus — a band that never really fit into a category because they spent their entire career bending, twisting, and outright ignoring them.From the early slap-heavy chaos of Frizzle Fry to the conceptual storytelling of The Desaturating Seven, we’re building a 10-song playlist designed to trace the full arc of Primus: the funk-metal experimenters, the surreal storytellers, the prog-adjacent architects of groove, and the band that somehow made “weird” feel like a cohesive musical language.This isn’t a “greatest hits” exercise. It’s about mapping the different eras, textures, and philosophies that define the band — one track at a time. By the end, you don’t just hear Primus — you hear how consistent experimentation can become its own kind of identity. Love them, question them, or just try to keep up… there’s really nothing else that sounds like this run of records.🎙️ 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/
- 1 weeks ago27 min
The Ultimate Album Sales Challenge: Guessing the Best-Selling Albums of All Time
There are plenty of publications that rank the biggest-selling albums in music history… but now comes the hard part: can you actually guess them?This week, two friends of the show, Jay Sweet and DT Carel of Dopamine Sunrise, join me for a special My Weekly Mixtape challenge as they try to name the top 20 best-selling albums of all time. They’ll have to rely on their music knowledge, memory, and a little bit of luck as they attempt to avoid three strikes and keep their streak alive.The list features legendary artists like Michael Jackson, AC/DC, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and more — albums that didn’t just sell millions of copies, but became worldwide cultural moments. That said, it might not always be the album you immediately think of!How many of these best-selling albums would you be able to name? Grab a pen, play along, and see how you fare!P.S. - This episode has a video component, so you can see the board and watch the answers unfold in real time. If it's not available on where you listening, you can view the video on the episode page: https://myweeklymixtape.com/?p=10246
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Why “Weird Al” Yankovic Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
“Weird Al” Yankovic has spent more than four decades doing something almost nobody else has ever managed to pull off: building a lasting career out of parody, satire, and an undeniable love of music itself. He's sold millions of albums, influenced generations of artists, survived every major shift in the music industry, and somehow remained as relevant today as he was in the MTV era.So why isn't he in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?This week, I'm joined by returning guests Jay Sweet and Patreon Mixtaper Philip Bergman to once again make the case for one of music's most unique and enduring artists. Together, we look beyond the Hawaiian shirts and accordion to examine Weird Al's impact on popular culture, his remarkable longevity, his musicianship, and whether the Hall's traditional definition of "rock and roll" may be overlooking one of the most well-known entertainers of the modern era.Along the way, you'll also hear a clip from my conversation with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, longtime drummer for Weird Al, who shared his own thoughts on the Hall of Fame debate when he joined the show.Whether you're already convinced or remain skeptical, this episode asks a simple question: if influence, longevity, cultural impact, and musical achievement matter, what exactly is keeping Weird Al Yankovic out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?Let's discuss.🎙️ 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/
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Introducing The Room We Wanted: A New Podcast from Brian Colburn & Jay Sweet
After 200+ episodes of My Weekly Mixtape, I’m doing something a little different.In this special mini-episode, I’m introducing The Room We Wanted, the new podcast I’m launching with my friend Jay Sweet on October 4th.The new show explores who we were before we became who we are, using the things we loved growing up (albums, movies, TV shows, toys, video games, books, food, and more) as the starting point for deeper conversations about childhood, memories, obsessions, and the things that stay with us.I’ll also talk about what the new show means for My Weekly Mixtape, including the new every-other-Monday schedule and how MWM Patreon supporters will get The Room We Wanted as part of their existing support.And then I’ll give you a taste of the new show with the official trailer for The Room We Wanted.10/4? I mean, 10/4.🚪 SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROOM WE WANTED🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-room-we-wanted/id6808018673🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29B3p5LJdCSxzFoxGyEgui?si=eb61c6c90c714d17🔗 LinkTree (All Other Platforms): https://linktr.ee/theroomwewanted🚪 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROOM WE WANTED🎵 Browse the Catalog: https://theroomwewanted.com💬 Join The Roommate Community: https://www.patreon.com/theroomwewanted🌐 Connect on Social:https://theroomwewanted.com/social📧 Contact Brian & Jay: https://theroomwewanted.com/contact
- 3 weeks ago42 min
What Makes the Perfect Album? Vol. 3: Artists, Music Podcasters and Fans Weigh In
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show, and Patreon Mixtapers, hearing their thoughts on what they consider to be the perfect album, and why!A perfect album doesn’t have to be your favorite album of all time — just one that gives you a true no-skips experience from the opening track to the closer.Guests appearing (in no particular order): Warren Haynes, Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant Farm), Amanda Lyberg (Eva Under Fire), Jake Thistle, Chris Crabb (The Strike), Joey Arena (Outlier), DT Carel (Space Castle), author Steven Blush, and Patreon Mixtapers Tom Hutchinson & Philp Bergman.Includes albums by: AC/DC, Brian Dunne, Sam Fender, House of Pain, Linkin Park, Metallica, Pixies, Rage Against The Machine, Steely Dan, U2 and Weezer.🎙️ 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/
- 4 weeks ago50 min
What Makes the Perfect Album? Vol. 2: Artists, Music Podcasters and Fans Weigh In
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show, and Patreon Mixtapers, hearing their thoughts on what they consider to be the perfect album, and why!A perfect album doesn’t have to be your favorite album of all time — just one that gives you a true no-skips experience from the opening track to the closer.Guests appearing (in no particular order): Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bermuda Schwartz (The “Weird Al” Yankovic Band), Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup), Laurie Berkner, Megan Kane & Dylan Turner (Parker Barrow), Sonia Sturino (Weakened Friends), Eric Hirshberg, Terrie Carr (Carr Stereo), Mark Bradbourne (Songs That Don’t Suck) and Patreon Mixtaper Chad Lamasa.Includes albums by: The Black Crowes, Bully, The Cars, Elvis Costello, Olivia Dean, fun., Guster, Pretenders, Paul Simon, Third Eye Blind, and Muddy Waters.🎙️ 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/
- Aug 19, 202619 min
Written on the J-Card: Notes From My Weekly Mixtape
Just like the handwritten notes tucked inside a favorite cassette, this is a quick update from My Weekly Mixtape.This time, I'm sharing what's coming up for the show, a few exciting changes behind the scenes, and a preview of what's headed your way in the weeks & months ahead.Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just discovered the show, thanks for being part of the journey. I can't wait to share what's next!🎙️ 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/
- Aug 13, 202653 min
Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet
For some people, Smash Mouth begins and ends with a handful of massive hits. But the band's story goes much deeper than "All Star," "Walking On The Sun," or their immensely popular take on The Monkees’ "I'm A Believer."This week, founding bassist Paul De Lisle joins me to look back at the road that took Smash Mouth from the ska-punk energy of Fush Yu Mang to multi-platinum success, movie soundtracks, internet memes, and a place in pop culture that few bands ever achieve.We talk about the band's early days, getting signed to Interscope, the evolution of their sound, and why Smash Mouth always seemed to have a knack for turning cover songs into something entirely their own. We also dive into the unexpected afterlife of "All Star," from Hollywood blockbusters and Shrek to becoming one of the internet's most enduring musical touchstones.Along the way, Paul reflects on Steve Harwell's legacy, what it means to honor the past while continuing forward, and why now felt like the right time for Smash Mouth to return with their first album of original material in more than a decade, Mercury Comet.If you've ever wondered how a band navigates fame, reinvention, loss, and longevity while remaining unmistakably itself, this conversation is for you.🎙️ 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/
About My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia
My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast built around discovery, collaboration, and the stories behind the songs — celebrating the art of crafting a great playlist while bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era.Hosted by Brian Colburn, the show features interviews and conversations with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans as they curate themed playlists, break down why songs matter, and explore how music connects to memory, identity, and personal moments in time.Each episode blends rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, country, alter
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