The Greatest Mixtape Podcast: For Music Fans. By Music Fans. – Details, episodes & analysis

What's the best concert you've ever seen? Or the most memorable? This episode is all about the shows that changed our lives. Joined by our friend Sammy, we share some incredible memories from concerts by Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, David Bowie/Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Faith No More, Skid Row and more!

(Note from Eric & Mack: This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Dan - a great husband, father, son, brother, teacher, mentor and friend. Dan left an amazingly positive impact on this world and made the absolute most of the time he had. He'll be missed by many and forgotten by none. Rest in peace, brother.)

Which SNL musical performances are the best? With all of the great conversation around the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, we wanted to share some of our favorite SNL musical performances - from Nirvana to David Bowie to Eminem to Rage Against the Machine and more!

In Episode #15, we return to one of our favorite topics - Cover Songs! The way an artist chooses to cover a song can not only change the sound, but also the meaning of the song. Which is why we love this topic! Join us as we talk about covers from the Goo Goo Dolls, Orgy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Steve Ray Vaughan, Faster Pussycat, Dolly Parton, Korn, Charles Bradley, Bananarama and Karen O with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

What is Yacht Rock? How did this breezy music subgenre become cool again? Because it's groovy and fun and all it does is put you in a great mood! In this episode, our friend Craig joins us to discuss the artists and songs that make you want to sail off into the sunset. We talk about Michael McDonald, the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Hall & Oates, Dave Mason, Ace, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins and...Van Halen? Permission to come aboard!

What is a heavy metal breakdown? What songs have the best breakdowns? Join us as we share some of our favorite heavy metal breakdowns from Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Machine Head, Power Trip and more. Yes, it's that part of the song when the crushing groove kicks in and the circle pit fires up! So don't sit back or relax - bang your head, put the horns up and GET IN THE PIT!!!

Full song playlist available on our YouTube Channel.

Episode #12 is a love letter to vinyl records. We discuss all things vinyl - its resurgence in popularity, why we love it, and albums from KISS, AC/DC and Van Halen that had huge impacts on our musical lives. And we're joined by our great friend (and first guest ever!) Paul from Vintage Marche who shares insights on the vinyl resale market. So give us a spin (at 33 1/3 RPM) as we put the needle on the record!

How many times can we say "badass"? This episode was certainly inspired by Women's History Month, but our appreciation and respect for women in music will never be contained to just one month. Join us as we celebrate badass (see, there it is again) women like Joan Jett, Sheila E, Aretha Franklin, Debbie Harry, Nita Strauss and others that have had a massive influence on the music industry and our lives.

Dig that bass groove, y’all. This episode is dedicated to the iconic bass lines that drive some of our favorite songs. They’re funky. They’re heavy. And they are undeniable. Join us as we groove to Rick James, Sly & the Family Stone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chic, Primus, Chicago, the Breeders, Green Day, the Temptations and...Motorhead! And no matter what, don’t ever be afraid to play the air bass in front of other people.

Episode #9 has a little bit of everything! We throw random questions at each other, like "What's the best use of cowbell in a song?" and "What song triggers a musical memory - good or bad?" And we finish the episode with a Ride the Lightning Round! It's an unplanned free-for-all filled with a bunch of random musical treats. A cornucopia, if you will.

What are the ingredients for the perfect Super Bowl Halftime Show? The artist, the performance, the production, a moment in time? In Episode #8, we talk about our favorite Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, U2, Dr. Dre/Eminem/Mary J. Blige, and Prince) and why they left such a huge impression on us. Are you ready for some...light-hearted conversation about musical artists performing in the middle of a football game?!?!