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Two shockingly unqualified guys talking about music.

  1. JAN 22

    Episode 49: Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Amazingly, it has been 45 years since the Red Hot Chili Peppers formed. In this latest edition of The Mac & Mike Show, the boys look back at the ups and downs of this influential band. Topics include the wild life of frontman Anthony Kiedis, some memorable film roles, and that Rolling Stone cover. Plus, Mac reminisces about a Lollapalooza show from the early ‘90s. As always, thanks for listening.

    49 min

  2. 2025-05-28

    Episode 46: Eminem

    From humble beginnings in an 8 Mile trailer park, Eminem rose to great heights and changed the rap game. For their first rap podcast, Mac & Mike are joined by Mike’s sons Harrison and Mason, who add some much needed youth to the episode. Along the way, the quartet answer all of your pressing questions. Can rappers grow old gracefully? Where is Eminem’s place on the Mount Rushmore of rappers? What is an Eminem show like on his current tour? All this and Brian Ham, on another action-packed episode of The Mac & Mike Show!

    51 min

  3. 2025-05-26

    Episode 45: Billy Joel

    Piano rock, part II. How do you follow up an Elton John episode? With Billy Joel of course. Mac & Mike look back at the Piano Man’s long career, from his early days in a heavy metal band to his pinnacle as a ‘70s and ‘80s hitmaker. And don’t forget Christie Brinkley. Mike’s sister Debbie joins to reminisce about a 1994 Maple Leaf Gardens show.

    1h 1m

  4. 2025-05-26

    Episode 44: Elton John

    With over 300 million albums sold, Elton John reached incredible highs in a career that spanned 6 decades. For episode 44, Mac & Mike explore all sides of Elton….the good (7 straight number one U.S. albums), the bad (drug and alcohol addictions), and the ugly (that Donald Duck costume). And that time you should have just gone to the show by yourself.

    59 min

  5. 2025-04-16

    Episode 43: Almost Famous

    For the second annual Oscar Night At the Movies, Mac & Mike take a deep dive into the 2000 classic film Almost Famous. Writer and director Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical love letter to rock and roll garnered two Oscar nominations for best supporting actress (Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand), and an Academy Award win for Crowe (Best Original Screenplay). And that soundtrack…

    53 min

  6. 2025-04-16

    Episode 42: Taylor Swift

    Singer. Influencer. Billionaire. Taylor Swift has firmly planted herself at the top of the pop world. In this episode Mac & Mike take a look through her long (20 years !) career, and contemplate the secret to her success. Kati and Harrison Rawn join to talk about their experiences at a couple of Wembley Stadium shows for The Eras Tour.

    1h 8m

  7. 2025-01-01

    Episode 41: Widespread Panic

    What is Athens, Georgia known for besides REM?  Ever heard of Widespread Panic? Join Mac & Mike for a walk down memory lane to a simpler time of carefree road trips, Halloween costumes, and long hair as they try to decide if they even like this band and how Angelina Jolie got onto one of their album covers.

    56 min

  8. 2024-12-31

    Episode 40: Gary Clark Jr.

    What happens when one of the greatest guitarists of his generation plays a concert in Bahrain? Nobody comes. Well, at least Mac & Mike showed up. In the latest episode they discuss the career of multiple Grammy winner Gary Clark Jr., his unique style, and the coolest venue to see a Middle East show.

    41 min
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Two shockingly unqualified guys talking about music.

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  • Creator
    Mac and Mike
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mac and Mike
  • Show Website
    The Mac and Mike Show

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