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Each episode we make a mix of 10 songs that define a band, artist, or theme.
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Bonus Episode - Holiday Music
Jake has on his brother as a guest as they put together a mix of their favorite holiday music, both old and new. From The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to Enya, this one has it all.
Happy Holidays!
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Episode Seven - 70's Road Songs
There are thousands of miles of highway in the United States, stretching from sea to shining sea. The urge to hit the road and see all of them can be overwhelming. Your host and special guest talk about their favorite road songs from the decade that defined road music.
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Episode Six - Deep Cuts
The Mix is in has it's first guest as local musician Mario joins the show to discuss deep cuts! Every album has tracks that aren't released as singles but are as good, if not better, than the ones that get the radio glory. This episode discusses some of our favorites.
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Episode Five - Skinny Lister
Somewhere past Piccadilly and just past drunk is a band named Skinny Lister. The raucous shanty punk group might be the most exciting band to come out of London in years. Their blend of traditional and modern is enthralling and this episode The Mix is In is all about the wild and free lads and lasses from England.
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Episode Four - Belly
For a couple of years in the '90s, Belly ruled college radio. Hits like Gepetto, Feed the Tree, and Now They'll Sleep were everywhere. Then, just as suddenly, they were gone. 20 years later they reformed and put out another classic album. Tune in as we take our hat off and tell the story of Belly, the world's most Super-Connected dream-pop group.
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Episode Three - The Replacements
How do you pick just ten songs to define the ramshackle rock and roll poets from Minneapolis, The Replacements? Tune in as we look at the history of the band and one of alternative rock's most storied bands.
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Customer Reviews
Music is life
Jake is passioniate about music and it comes through in this podcast. He talks about the bands and the music that he loves and his personal connection to it. He also puts together a playlist for listners to enjoy that represents his favorite songs from each band.
He gives a good history of each band as well as adding his own stories detailing why he loves them. It is wonderful to hear someone talk about good music in such a relateable way.