The MT Alternative Podcast:Memory Lane FM

Mike Tremblay /Tom Rowsey
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The MT Alternative Podcast is where music nostalgia meets sarcasm, humor, and the occasional political rant. Mike and Tom revisit the past, argue about the present, and never take themselves too seriously.

  1. Aug 12

    Who Sang It First? Cover Songs, Classic Rock & 80s Memories | Memory Lane FM

    Send us Fan Mail Old songs don’t stay in the past, they follow you around. We’re back on the porch with a stack of throwbacks and zero patience for “perfect” radio polish, trading tracks that still hit hard the moment the first line lands. We start with some quick real talk, then jump into a listener voicemail that sparks a classic nostalgia question: what was the first thing you bought with your own money, and what does it still remind you of today?  From there, the music takes over. We dig into the kind of music trivia that makes you hear a familiar song differently like who recorded it first, why certain covers became the definitive version, and how a track’s vibe changes when it gets pulled into a new decade. Along the way we bounce through iconic names and eras, including Kim Carnes, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Blondie, Rod Stewart, and Motley Crue, with side stories about music videos, chart runs, live shows, and the record store days when discovery meant flipping through shelves.  Then things go off the rails in the best way when Squeak drops in mid-recording and turns the “break” into an unexpected comedy segment before we get back to the playlist and close out with parting thoughts. If you love classic rock, 80s hits, deep cuts, cover songs, and the kind of music podcast that feels like hanging out with friends, this one’s built for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who misses the old days, and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. Support the show

  2. Aug 5

    Every Song Has a Story | Music Memories, Nostalgia & Surprise Picks | Memory Lane FM

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  3. Jul 29

    Memory Lane FM | Classic Rock, '80s Hits & the Songs That Take You Back

    Send us Fan Mail One second you’re hearing a familiar intro riff, and the next you’re back in a specific year, a specific room, and a specific version of yourself. That’s the whole point of Memory Lane FM, and this week we lean all the way into it with surprise picks that swing from classic rock atmosphere to peak 80s rock and the MTV era that shaped how we listened. We talk about why certain songs feel like a full-body memory, not just background sound, and how hearing them again can flip your mood like a switch. Along the way we hit Def Leppard energy, REO Speedwagon feelings, Robert Palmer’s unforgettable “Addicted to Love” video era, and the weirdly powerful way music videos turned songs into lifelong snapshots. We also detour into Kansas, A-ha’s “Take On Me” and that ahead-of-its-time visual style, plus a country curveball that proves the best playlists still have room to surprise you. And because our show never stays perfectly on the rails, “the little dude” drops in midstream and the conversation turns into pure friend chaos before we steer back to the songs. We close out strong with more 80s rock heat, a spacey moment that reminds us why music can feel like a trip, and a finish that leaves us ready to get up and do stuff. If you love music nostalgia, classic rock, 80s hits, MTV trivia, and honest reactions to songs that defined a generation, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can ride along. Support the show

  4. Jul 21

    From Ozzy To Duran Duran: A Porch Playlist Of Memories

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  5. Jul 16

    The Songs That Shaped Us: Bay City Rollers, KISS, Thin Lizzy & More

    Send us Fan Mail A bird is showing off outside, the porch is perfect, and we are done pretending we do not miss the way music used to feel. We shift our show into a new rhythm: we pick songs we love, we hit play, and we tell you exactly why each track matters. Think old MTV energy without the noise, just real stories, real memories, and the soundtrack that helped shape who we are. We bounce from early pop nostalgia like the Bay City Rollers into the kind of story-song that sticks with you for decades, then into the rock turning points that changed everything. Sweet kicks open the door, KISS locks it in, and “Beth” reminds us how one great vocal can cut through any genre. Later we surprise ourselves with Olivia Newton-John, because talent is talent, and we are not afraid to say it out loud. Then the episode takes a hard left into the ongoing Pip universe: land deals, engagement news, and the unforgettable “146 acres” explanation that you have to hear to believe. We also stop for a quick but serious PSA about summer heat and why you cannot leave kids or pets in a parked car, even “just for a minute.” After that, we jump back into jukebox memories with Glen Campbell, crank it up with Thin Lizzy “Jailbreak,” and finish with deeper cuts that prove greatest hits collections do not always tell the truth. If you love classic rock, 70s music, 80s rock, and a laid-back nostalgia podcast that actually tells the stories behind the songs, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who still loves mixtapes, and leave us a review with the track that instantly takes you back. Support the show

  6. Jul 10

    The Eagles, Nostalgia, Pets, Headlines & Real-Life Porch Talk / Memory Lane FM

    Send us Fan Mail We kick back on a rainy porch and let the conversation wander from work and headlines to the band that soundtracked a lot of our lives: The Eagles. Along the way, we trade stories about farm days, party nights, pets, neighbors, and why music nostalgia hits so hard.  • rainy porch catch-up and the day-to-day grind at work  • a somber moment on NASCAR and how loss changes the tone  • quick reactions to recent headlines and how weird the world feels  • why The Eagles connect to childhood memories and family listening  • the band’s Los Angeles roots and the 1970s country rock to rock shift  • favorite songs and the party-era memories tied to them  • weather whiplash, backyard wildlife, and neighbor stories  • fostering dogs and how fast they become family  • Fourth of July safety, fireworks, pets, and PTSD  Most important though go to mtallpod.com. That is our website. And leave a message. Little uh microphone, right hand corner. Tell us what you would like to hear.  Support the show

  7. Jul 1

    KISS on the Porch: From Face Paint to First Shows

    Send us Fan Mail We kick things off on the porch with real-life updates, then slide into the memories that made us KISS fans for life. The conversation turns into a track-and-tour time machine, with a final detour into a hard-earned safety lesson after a scary accident. • porch catch-up, home repairs and the drought talk • how we first heard KISS and why the image mattered • early album run from KISS through Destroyer and beyond • favorite songs, oddball tracks and what we skip • first concerts, missed shows and why live KISS delivers • Alive II and the solo albums, especially Ace Frehley • Phantom of the Park as peak so-bad-it’s-good • who opened for KISS, who KISS opened for and regional differences • why you should not chase a rolling car Don’t forget our website, mtaltpod.com. Check it out. There’s a little microphone on the bottom right. Leave a little message. Yeah, let us know if we were wrong on anything or if we needed our memory refresh. Or if anybody else has any memories of KISS. Support the show

  8. Jun 9

    From Supergroups to Super Tension

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The MT Alternative Podcast is where music nostalgia meets sarcasm, humor, and the occasional political rant. Mike and Tom revisit the past, argue about the present, and never take themselves too seriously.

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