195 episodes

Most of us older than 30 remember mix tapes and the time we spent meticulously curating the perfect collection of songs to introduce friends to new music. The mediums we grew up on have moved to streaming services and playlists, but the sentiment still rings true. Every Monday, Aaron and Brent trade songs to find out what has changed and what will never change. Music is ever-evolving, but the fingerprints of the past are always present. Get ready for a mixtape throwdown for the digital age with Crossing the Streams.

Crossing the Streams with Brent and Aaron Aaron Bevill

    • Music
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

Most of us older than 30 remember mix tapes and the time we spent meticulously curating the perfect collection of songs to introduce friends to new music. The mediums we grew up on have moved to streaming services and playlists, but the sentiment still rings true. Every Monday, Aaron and Brent trade songs to find out what has changed and what will never change. Music is ever-evolving, but the fingerprints of the past are always present. Get ready for a mixtape throwdown for the digital age with Crossing the Streams.

    The Annual Year-In-Review Special

    The Annual Year-In-Review Special

    For their last episode of the year, Aaron and Brent wrap up 2023 by giving listeners a glimpse inside the inner-workings of the podcast.
    The guys recall some of their favorite "off-air" moments and break down the episodes that were impactful to them this year.
    They go behind the scenes further by highlighting 2023's most downloaded episode, discuss which episodes listeners should make a point to hear and reveal some of the artists they want to cover in 2024.
    And finally, Aaron and Brent unveil their list of the Top 10 songs they've discovered through each other's picks this year.
    Visit www.crossingthestreamspodcast.com for extended show notes.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Playlist Before Christmas Holiday Spectacular

    The Playlist Before Christmas Holiday Spectacular

    Coming out one week before Christmas Day, Aaron and Brent celebrate the festive nature of the holiday season by welcoming back two special guests for Episode 193’s “The Playlist Before Christmas Holiday Spectacular”.
    For their fourth annual Christmas-themed episode, the guys are joined by Nashville filmmaker Aaron Scott and, in his 20th all-time appearance on the podcast, actor and comedian Ryan King.
    Featuring songs from artists including Lightnin' Hopkins, Dropkick Murphys, Alex Lahey, and Zach Williams, the guys carry on their tradition of highlighting some of their favorite non-traditional Christmas songs.

    • 58 min
    1977 vs 1979

    1977 vs 1979

    This week, Aaron and Brent each pick out three songs from their birth year.
    Born in the spring of 1977, Brent highlights songs from artists including ABBA, Hall & Oates, and Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane.
    With a birthday just six months shy of the decade ending, Aaron spotlights music from 1979 including songs by Michael Jackson, Chicago, and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
    Visit www.crossingthestreamspodcast.com for extended show notes.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Kesha & Charlotte Sands

    Kesha & Charlotte Sands

    This week, Aaron picks out music from a Massachusetts-born singer who has utilized the wide-spread influence of Tik Tok to cultivate a massive following while Brent showcases three songs from a singer who has amassed ten top-ten singles and two number one albums over the course of her career.
    Gaining a viral hit thanks in part to Candace Owens’ reaction to Harry StylesVogue cover, Aaron introduces Brent to three songs from Nashville's Charlotte Sands.
    Starting as a songwriter and backup singer before breaking out with her own debut album in 2010, Brent submits three songs from Kesha for Aaron.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Cover Songs, Vol. 6

    Cover Songs, Vol. 6

    This week, and for the first time in over a year, the guys revisit one of their favorite topics: Cover Songs.
    In this 6th installment in the series, Aaron picks out three songs that creatively transform the original while Brent picks three covers that became so well-known, they overshadow the versions that came first.
    Emphasizing the similarities and differences between the songs, Aaron and Brent showcase both versions of each song pick which include music from The Dip, Black Stone Cherry, Soft Cell, Michael Damian and more.
    To hear the previous five cover song installments, listen to Episodes 3, 28, 57, 99, and 133.

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Marvelous 3 & Spanish Love Songs

    Marvelous 3 & Spanish Love Songs

    This week, Aaron introduces Brent to a Los Angeles five piece band that describes themselves as "grouchrock" while Brent spotlights an Atlanta-based band for Aaron that just released its first album in 23 years last month.
    With no-holds-barred songs that are introspective and honest, despite their name, Aaron picks out three songs from the LA indie-punk band, Spanish Love Songs.
    Featuring a frontman who has been called "one of America's best singer-songwriters" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Brent highlights three songs from Butch Walker and the Marvelous 3.
    Visit www.crossingthestreamspodcast.com for extended show notes.

    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

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Music Time Travel

CTS is like a musical time machine. Some of the trips are back in time to songs and artists that were the soundtrack to my life. Other times it’s a trip to new places and new sounds. But the ride is always fun because Brent and Aaron are fantastic!

Chris_Cop ,

Awesome!

Quite possibly the best podcast on music ever, EVER!

neithernownorever ,

A must listen

In an over crowded arena of podcasts, this is a stand out for any true multifaceted music lover. I’ve known Aaron for many years and his impeccable musical taste is literally the only reason I’ve stayed friends with him.

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