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by Brian Colburn
The music podcast where every song has a story. Less debate. More connection.My Weekly Mixtape blends curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs that stay with us—bringing together music discovery, storytelling, and nostalgia.Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode explores why songs matter and how they shape our memories, identities, and lives. Through conversations with musicians, industry insiders, and passionate music fans, the show uncovers the stories behind the music we love.From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, country, and indie, My Weekly Mixtape delivers track-by-track deep dives, artist insights, and thoughtfully curated listening experiences inspired by the era when mixtapes told our stories through the songs that defined us.Whether you're discovering new artists or revisiting the songs that shaped you, My Weekly Mixtape invites you to dive deeper into the music you love.New episod
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- Yesterday1h 0m
The Room We Wanted Premiere: Dylan Chambers Takes Us Inside
This week, it’s the world premiere of my brand new podcast with Jay Sweet, The Room We Wanted! We’re giving you a sneak peek with this music-themed episode of the show. If you like what you hear, there are THREE new premiere episodes waiting for you at: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-room-we-wanted/id6808018673Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29B3p5LJdCSxzFoxGyEgui?si=eb61c6c90c714d17&nd=1&dlsi=d1e664345af34347Or by searching "The Room We Wanted" wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also find the show's main hub at: theroomwewanted.com - the door's officially open! What do Mambo No. 5, Ace Ventura, Pokémon and Warheads have in common?For Dylan Chambers, they're four pieces of a childhood that helped shape the musician, songwriter, guitarist and producer he is today. It sounds like Lou Bega's "Mambo No. 5." It looks like Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. It means Pokémon cards spread across the table. And it tastes like Warheads.What starts with an unlikely conversation about "Mambo No. 5" quickly becomes a look at the music Dylan grew up hearing, from NSYNC and The Beatles to James Brown, Elvis and the late-90s revival of big-band sounds. We explore how those influences helped shape his musical instincts, why Brian Setzer made such an impression, and the connection Dylan sees between the music that made him happy as a kid and the music he wants to make today.Then there's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and the unmistakable influence of Jim Carrey. From physical comedy to endlessly quotable moments, we talk about why that kind of humor connected with Dylan so strongly as a kid... and why some things never stop being funny.Next, we dive into Pokémon, from the first-generation games and characters to the trading cards that became a full-blown childhood obsession. There were holographic Charizards, cards getting banned at school and even Pokémon trading parties in a friend's basement. But underneath all of that was something bigger... the first real sense of community and friendship that came from sharing something you loved with other people.And finally, there's Warheads... the kind of candy that turned eating something incredibly sour into a test of toughness, especially when your friends were watching. We talk blue raspberry, Sour Patch Kids and the strange appeal of deliberately making yourself miserable for fun.Four choices. Four pieces of childhood. One room that tells Dylan's story.🚪 LEARN MORE 🚪🎵 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
How Knights of Unicron Transformed the Soundtrack to Transformers: The Movie
For a generation of kids who grew up with Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars and He-Man, these weren't simply toys and cartoons. They were part of growing up. And for Gus Rios, they were even more than that.This week, Gus Rios of Knights of Unicron and Cold Slither joins me (and guest host Jay Sweet) to talk about the making of the new reimagined soundtrack to 1986's Transformers: The Movie.Gus takes us back to his childhood connection to Transformers, the emotional impact of Optimus Prime, and why Vince DiCola's music and Stan Bush's "The Touch" became so deeply embedded in his life. He also tells the story of how a longtime friendship with RPM Records' Gerardo Martinez eventually led to Cold Slither, a relationship with Hasbro, and ultimately an invitation to help reimagine one of the most beloved soundtracks in '80s pop culture.From there, we get into the music. Gus explains how Knights of Unicron approached the original recordings, and how the band found room to put its own stamp on songs like "The Touch," "Dare," "Death of Optimus Prime" and "Dare to Be Stupid."We also talk about the guest vocalists Sebastian Bach, Francesco Cavalieri, Brittney Slayes and Torch, working alongside Stan Bush and Vince DiCola, the pressure of reinterpreting music that means so much to so many people, and the backlash from some corners of the Transformers fandom.But underneath all of that is a much more personal story: what happens when the things that helped you survive childhood eventually become part of your adult life. For Gus, recording The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack became a way of saying thank you to the characters, music and people that shaped him.Til all are 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 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/
- 3 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
- 4 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/
- Sep 3, 202621 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
- Aug 30, 202642 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/
- Aug 23, 202650 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/
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The music podcast where every song has a story. Less debate. More connection.My Weekly Mixtape blends curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs that stay with us—bringing together music discovery, storytelling, and nostalgia.Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode explores why songs matter and how they shape our memories, identities, and lives. Through conversations with musicians, industry insiders, and passionate music fans, the show uncovers the stories behind the music we love.From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, country, and indie, My Weekly Mixtape delivers track-by-track deep dives, artist insights, and thoughtfully curated listening experiences inspired by the era when mixtapes told our stories through the songs that defined us.Whether you're discovering new artists or revisiting the songs that shaped you, My Weekly Mixtape invites you to dive deeper into the music you love.New episod
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