My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

Brian Colburn
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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 episodes every week.

  1. 18h ago

    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/

    Smash Mouth's Paul De Lisle on All Star, Shrek, and the Long Road to Mercury Comet

  2. 4d ago

    FUEL's Carl Bell Talks Legacy, Persistence, and a New Chapter with Pendulum

    FUEL has always lived in that space between legacy and forward motion—where the songs become bigger than the moment they were written, and the story keeps evolving long after those charting moments. This week, Carl Bell joins me to reflect on that long arc of the band: from the early days of “Shimmer” and “Hemorrhage” finding their way into the fabric of rock radio, to what it means to still be performing those songs with audiences who never stopped singing them back. We get into how those tracks change over time—not just for listeners, but for the person who wrote them—and why some songs seem to refuse expiration dates. We also dig into the current chapter of FUEL. With new energy in the lineup and a renewed sense of purpose around their new album Pendulum, Carl talks through what it looks like to build something that honors the past without being trapped by it. That balance shows up everywhere here—from the writing of new material like “Want It,” to reworking the band’s classic track “Innocent” with a different perspective and voice at the center. There’s also a broader conversation about identity and endurance—what actually defines a band like FUEL after lineup changes, industry shifts, and everything in between. At its core, this is a conversation about staying in motion—about what it takes to keep creating, evolving, and showing up for the songs that never left. 🎙️ 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/

    FUEL's Carl Bell Talks Legacy, Persistence, and a New Chapter with Pendulum

  3. Aug 2

    The Best Dance Songs of the Last 25 Years (2000–2025): 10 More Timeless Club Classics

    Think narrowing twenty-five years of dance music down to ten songs was difficult the first time? So did a lot of you! After our first dive into 10 of the biggest dance tracks of the last quarter century, the messages started rolling in. Some of your favorites were missing. Some songs sparked spirited debates. And more than a few people reminded us just how impossible it is to squeeze twenty-five years of dance-floor history into a single list of ten tracks. So we're back for Volume 2. This week, Jay Sweet joins me once again to spotlight ten more songs that helped define the sound of parties, clubs, weddings, road trips, and playlists from the early 2000s through today. These aren't leftovers—they're ten more essential tracks that left a lasting mark on pop culture and kept people moving for years as well as decades. We'll revisit the artists, moments, and musical shifts that helped shape modern dance music while making the case for why these songs deserve a place in the conversation. Whether you agreed with our first list, disagreed with every pick, or just came ready for another excuse to turn the volume up, this episode proves there's no such thing as a definitive list when it comes to twenty-five years of dance music. Get ready for ten more songs, plenty of debate, and two guys who still couldn't dance if our lives depended on it! 🎙️ 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/

    The Best Dance Songs of the Last 25 Years (2000–2025): 10 More Timeless Club Classics

  4. Jul 27

    Pick It Up (And Cover It): Skanking Through 10 Essential Ska Punk Cover Songs

    This week, I’m skanking my way through 10 ska punk cover songs for you to sink your checkerboard Vans into. From ska punk bands reinventing pop hits, to up-and-coming acts taking swings at ska and punk classics — it’s all stitched together by that unmistakable upstroke rhythm and pure “pick it up” energy. From basement-show singalongs to Warped Tour staples, ska bands have been flipping familiar songs on their heads for decades — and somehow making us love tracks we already knew even more. Sometimes the covers land with a tongue firmly planted in cheek. Sometimes they’re heartfelt love letters. And sometimes… they flat-out replace the original version in our brains. So stretch your calves and lace up tight — it’s time to skank through a full-tilt celebration of ska punk cover songs. The pit awaits! Thank you to mixtaper Joe for emailing in this weeks’ suggestion! Photo Credit: Jens Thekkeveettil 🎙️ 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/

    Pick It Up (And Cover It): Skanking Through 10 Essential Ska Punk Cover Songs

  5. Jul 19

    Parker Barrow on Hold the Mash: From Road Survival to Rejecting Validation Culture

    There’s a story behind the name Parker Barrow — and it’s not just a nod to Bonnie and Clyde. This week, Megan Kane and Dylan Turner join me to unpack how that outlaw-inspired identity connects to a very real journey — one built less on romance and more on survival. From living in an RV and scraping by, to finding clarity and momentum as a band, this is a conversation about what it actually takes to build something that lasts. We get into Hold the Mash, a record that balances grit, humor, and some surprisingly heavy themes — and why that contrast matters. Megan and Dylan also open up about the pressure of modern validation culture, the push-and-pull of social media, and how songs like “Blinded” challenge the very system artists are expected to succeed in. Along the way, we talk about growth since Jukebox Gypsies, the band’s extended studio take on the Black Crowes’ “My Morning Song,” what’s changed on the road, and the moment things started to feel real — not just hopeful. If you’ve ever wondered what happens between the struggle and the spotlight — this is that story. 🎙️ 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/

    Parker Barrow on Hold the Mash: From Road Survival to Rejecting Validation Culture

  6. Jul 12

    Time Flies: 10 Rock Songs, 10+ Minutes Each — No Time Wasted

    This week, I’m digging into 10 songs that all run 10+ minutes — and somehow never feel like it. These are the tracks that keep unfolding, shifting, and pulling you forward just enough that the clock stops mattering. No meandering. No “this could’ve been trimmed” moments. Just long songs that know exactly what they’re doing. Spanning the rock spectrum — classic rock, metal, punk, prog, and alternative — this episode moves from slow-burn epics to full-on journeys that reward patience without testing it. Whether it’s a riff that refuses to wear out, a story that keeps adding new chapters, or a structure that constantly reinvents itself, these songs make a strong case that length isn’t a problem — it’s whether the music earns every minute. If you’ve ever looked down at a track timer and thought, wait, that song was how long? — this episode’s for you. Thank you to mixtaper Jenn for emailing in this weeks’ suggestion! 🎙️ 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/

    Time Flies: 10 Rock Songs, 10+ Minutes Each — No Time Wasted

  7. Jul 6

    I Sang on Stage with Poison, and My Only Proof Is This Drumstick

    There are moments in life that feel too strange to be real — the kind you replay just to make sure they actually happened. This is one of those stories. On Saturday, June 17, 2000, during Poison’s Power to the People tour at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, I went from the crowd… to on stage with Poison. One minute I’m watching a rock concert. The next, I’ve got Bret Michaels’ microphone in my hand, singing KISS’ “Rock and Roll All Nite” in front of thousands of people. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t staged. It wasn’t something I ever thought I’d experience at a Poison concert. Since this was before everyone had a camera in their pocket—I have no footage, no photos, and no proof in the modern sense of proof. Just an unused Rikki Rockett drumstick… and one witness who was there with me. In this episode, I’m telling the full story of what it was like to end up on stage with Poison, how it happened, and why moments like this don’t quite fit inside normal memory — especially when it comes to live rock concert stories. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like when the line between fan and performer disappears at a rock show… this one’s 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/

    I Sang on Stage with Poison, and My Only Proof Is This Drumstick

  8. Jun 28

    Still Climbing: Tom Keifer of Cinderella Reflects on the Band’s Legacy & His Solo Career

    This week, we're revisiting my feature-length interview with Tom Keifer, legendary Cinderella frontman, as he reflects on the band's enduring legacy, his acclaimed solo career, and the challenges that nearly ended it. In this in-depth conversation, Tom shares the stories behind his critically acclaimed solo albums The Way Life Goes (2013) and Rise (2019), offering insight into his songwriting process, musical influences, and the transition from Cinderella frontman to solo artist. He also opens up about his long and difficult battle with vocal cord paralysis—a challenge that nearly ended his career—and the determination it took to rebuild his voice and return to the stage. We also dive into the story behind the 2017 re-recording of Cinderella's iconic hit "Nobody's Fool," featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, along with so much more from across the Cinderella catalog and Tom's ongoing musical journey. Honest, thoughtful, and full of great stories, this conversation is a deep dive into resilience, reinvention, and legacy—or, as Tom would say—one for rock and roll. 🎙️ 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/

    Still Climbing: Tom Keifer of Cinderella Reflects on the Band’s Legacy & His Solo Career
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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 episodes every week.

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