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"I made you a mix tape" -- some of the best words to hear from someone you care about! Join Matt and Sam on a weekly mix tape adventure: each guest is asked to pick a theme and make a mix tape, which will be unveiled over the course of the episode. You're guaranteed to hear about good music, some new music, and even learn some trivia along the way. Come listen with us, and be sure to grab your copy of the mix made available in the Super Awesome App in each episode's show notes. IG/Threads: @superawesomemix

  1. 11h ago

    Rachael Sage on Touring, Collaboration and Her New Album 'Under My Canopy'

    Welcome back to another episode of Super Awesome Mix with host Matt Sidhom! This week, Matt sits down with singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Mpress Records president Rachael Sage.  Fresh off the release of her 15th studio album, Under My Canopy, Rachael joins the show in the midst of an extensive UK tour where she is serving as the special guest opener supporting The Amy Winehouse Band to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back to Black.  Matt and Rachel dive deep into: The Amy Winehouse UK Tour: What it's like sharing the stage with Amy Winehouse's original backing band and celebrating a legendary musical milestone.Running Mpress Records: Spotlighting incredible indie artists on her label, including Grace Pettis, Seth Glier, and James Mastro.Behind the Music & Production Secrets: Rachel's songwriting process, her acoustic inspirations, and the secret weapon (the bullet mic) used to capture her intimate vocal styling.Learn more about Rachael: MPress Records  Rachael's Website New Album 'Under My Canopy' Episode Track Listing: Amy Winehouse – "Back to Black" Brandi Carlile – "The Joke" Alanis Morissette – "Uninvited" Elvis Costello – "Alison" Paula Cole – "I Believe in Love" Glen Hansard – "Between Us There Is Music" Buddy Holly – "Everyday" Grace Pettis – "Working Woman" Seth Glier – "The Trouble with People" James Mastro – "Someday Someone Will Turn Your Head Around" Rachael Sage – "Just Enough"  (Music Video)Rachael Sage – "The Best Version" Go to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  2. Nov 5

    Mixtape Rewind: Our Original Mixtape of Cover Songs!

    This week's Mixtape Rewind goes back to season one when Matt and Sam take on cover songs. The mix has 24 tracks, 12 original-and-cover pairs, and the hosts debate whether the original still reigns or the cover blew it out of the water. Along the way they cover: Covers that strip a busy, synth-heavy original down to a violin loop, an acoustic guitar, or a lone pianoCovers that became more famous than the originals, and a few they think beat them outrightHow a song can sound completely different 30 or 40 years laterSurprising release-date trivia, including a song that was a hit for someone else before its writer put out his own versionThird versions that might change your mind, plus a few that didn’t make the cuthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YDbrmkZMRrHDmcYmqUWkI?si=ebdf55fcdef7444f Tracklist (Original / Cover) “This Must Be the Place”: Talking Heads / Kishi Bashi“Do Ya”: Electric Light Orchestra / Neil Nathan“Hurt”: Nine Inch Nails / Johnny Cash“Smooth Criminal”: Michael Jackson / Alien Ant Farm“We Can Work It Out”: The Beatles / Stevie Wonder“Blinded by the Light”: Bruce Springsteen / Manfred Mann’s Earth Band“Mad World”: Tears for Fears / Michael Andrews & Gary Jules“Last Kiss”: J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers / Pearl Jam“All Along the Watchtower”: Bob Dylan / Jimi Hendrix“Nothing Compares 2 U”: Prince / Sinéad O’Connor“Such Great Heights”: The Postal Service / Iron & Wine“You Should Be Dancing”: Bee Gees / The DGsGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  3. Oct 29

    Faith, Resilience & Life's Chaos with Army Veteran Matt Hasty

    This week, host Matt Sidhom sits down with Matt Hasty—a Bronze Star-decorated, retired Army Chief Warrant Officer with 20 years of elite strategic leadership, former congressional candidate, screenwriter, actor, and host of the Ramblings and Gibberish podcast.  In this deeply honest and sprawling conversation, Matt Hasty shares an eclectic 12-song mixtape that soundtracks the benchmark moments, highest peaks, and darkest valleys of his life. From Southern rockabilly roots and 90s hip-hop nostalgia to European club anthems, military deployments, and finding faith through life’s chaotic noise, Matt unpacks what these songs mean for his journey of resilience, service, fatherhood, and healing.  Check out the mixtape: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/matt-hasty-mixtape/pl.u-MzMjtNqbr8 Gary Clark Jr. – "Don't Owe You a Thing"Smooth – "I'm a Man"Shabazz Palaces – "Free Press and Curl"Willie Nelson – "Are You Sure"Young Bleed feat. C-Loc & Master P – "How You Do Dat"Mazzy Star – "Look On Down from the Bridge"Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – "Uptown Funk"Hillsong United – "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"Detweakers – "Jägermeister"Nine Inch Nails – "Every Day Is Exactly the Same"Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys – "Empire State of Mind"Five Finger Death Punch – "Wrong Side of Heaven"Go to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  4. Oct 22

    Mixtape Rewind: Women Who Rock - Volume 2

    This week's Mixtape Rewind takes us back to the first volume 2 of a mixtape that Matt and Sam ever did and of course, ladies first as we did Women Who Rock!!  Check it out and then go back to find Volume 1 as well!     https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cMQ2xZQcDAoG6yx4KLDzF?si=ec5e4f18da1e419c  Los Ageless by St. VincentRunning Up That Hill by Kate BushC’mon C’mon by Sheryl CrowBurning by Yeah Yeah YeahsAccording To You by OrianthiAnywhere With You by Maggie RogersAll American Girl by Melissa EtheridgeClearest Blue by CHVRCHESDefault Shell by Kaki KingWhirring by The Joy FormidableThe Wire by HAIMEither Way by BullyGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  5. Oct 15

    Unstoppable Leadership & Healthy Resilience with Victoria Pelletier!

    This week, host Matt Sidhom is joined by corporate executive, board director, number-one bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Victoria Pelletier. Known in the business world as the "Turnaround Queen" and the "CEO Whisperer," Victoria shares how she inspires leaders to shift their mindsets, lead with radical candor, and build healthy resilience through life’s toughest challenges.  In this episode, self-described "multipotentialite" Victoria walks us through a deeply personal 12-song mixtape that soundtracks her journey—from growing up in a music-filled household with a mother in the music industry to her path as a young executive, public speaker, and fierce advocate for "whole human leadership".  Get ready for an inspiring conversation covering classic Beatles tracks, gym-strut anthems, wedding dances, and songs that remind us why we are all unstoppable.  https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/victoria-pelletiers-mixtape-8760 Episode Track Listing The Beatles – "Blackbird"Stevie Wonder – "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"Michael Jackson – "Man in the Mirror"Elton John – "I'm Still Standing"Barenaked Ladies – "If I Had $1,000,000"Stefflon Don, Sean Paul, Wiley feat. Idris Elba – "Boasty"Ray LaMontagne – "You Are the Best Thing"Tracy Chapman – "Fast Car"Florence + The Machine – "You've Got the Love"Alex Clare – "Too Close"Hozier – "Work Song"Sia – "Unstoppable"Connect with our guest: Visit victoria-pelletier.com to learn more about Victoria's public speaking, executive coaching, TED talk, and her book Influence Activated!  If you haven't seen her TED talk, check it out here. Go to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  6. Oct 8

    Mixtape Rewind: Epic Guitar Solos!

    Get ready to shred! In this week's Mixtape Rewind, Sam and Matt break down 12 of the most unforgettable guitar solos of all time. From classic rock legends like Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page to unexpected spots like Eddie Van Halen on Beat It, this mix has it all — soaring intros, face-melting outros, and plenty of wah-wah pedal magic. We’re talking: Freebird, Layla, Hotel CaliforniaUnderrated bangers like Gasoline and Sultans of SwingThe most intense 7 minutes in music: Through the Fire and FlamesYou can find the mix on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1bNd8AMLabVhrVg2nzP3wi?si=795e1003eace4399&pt=3f8dfa4ac13264bd0bebcbb8b21f0158 You can also find it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/epic-guitar-solos/pl.u-11zBJy3sNWpD5mB Layla - Derek and the DominoesFree Bird - Lynyrd SkynyrdBeat It - Michael JacksonDani California - Red Hot Chili PeppersSultans of Swing - Dire Straits Gasoline - AudioslaveWhole Lotta Love - Led ZeppelinWhite Room - CreamHotel California - The Eagles All Along the Watchtower - Jimi HendrixTom Sawyer - RushThrough The Fire And Flames - DragonForceGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  7. Oct 1

    Underrated Gems with Grammy Winner Dom Morley

    This week Matt Sidhom sits down with Dom Morley, a Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer with 30 years at the top of the music industry. Having learned his craft at London’s legendary Metropolis Studios alongside producers like Tony Visconti, Phil Spector and Mark Ronson, Dom engineered Amy Winehouse’s iconic Back to Black (earning a Grammy for Record of the Year) and has worked across genres with legends ranging from Adele and Sting to Underworld and Jeff Beck.  Dom brings a specially curated 12-song mixtape featuring songs and artists he feels deserved a much bigger audience. From raw one-take live recordings to hyper-layered synth productions, this playlist is a deep dive into incredible music that deserves to be on your regular rotation.  https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/dom-morleys-shouldve-been-hits-mixtape-73f2 1. Hurt You - Si Connelly 2. Choir to the Wild (Extended) - Solomon Grey 3. Peggy - Neon Pilgrim 4. Drinking with the Devil - Lloyd Llewellyn 5. Clock - Montrell 6. In & Out - V Pages (feat. Saint Saviour) - Extended Mix  7. The Message - OK Button 8. Proof - I Am Kloot 9. In the Red - Tina Dico 10. One More Chance (Mark Ronson Remix) - Candie Payne 11. Happy Face - Ibrahim Maalouf 12. Mr. Record Label - Scott Helman Connect with our guest: Follow Dom Morley on Instagram at @dommorley for creative insights, music production tips, and updates on his upcoming book! Also, check out his website DomMorley.com! Go to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

  8. Sep 24

    Mixtape Rewind: Our First Mixtape (now with music!)

    We just hit mixtape #200 so this week, let's take it back to the first mixtape.   Sam made his desert island mix and if you'll notice, we've got clips of the songs now included in the episode.  Take a listen, and go ahead and give us a five star review just for still going this long!   Sam's desert island mix features everything from high-octane wake-up tracks and nostalgic 90s/2000s rock to late-night indie melancholy and iconic hip-hop collabs. Tune in to discover why Foo Fighters, Tool, Kishi Bashi, and Oasis make the ultimate survival guide, plus a pragmatic look at building an island society (and why you should never drink the dirty ocean water). Find it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33U8KDt0AuftvqAXmHOSHk?si=81aa4a95b6394e36  1 | Dirty Water | Foo Fighters 2 | 3 Libras | A Perfect Circle 3 | 46 & 2 | Tool 4 | Narcolepsy | Third Eye Blind 5 | Anthem Part 2 | Blink-182 6 | A-Punk | Vampire Weekend 7 | Manchester | Kishi Bashi 8 | Poetic Justice (feat. Drake) | Kendrick Lamar 9 | Warm Glow | Hippocampus 10 | Your Ex-Lover Is Dead | Stars 11 | Passenger Seat | Death Cab for Cutie 12 | Champagne Supernova | Oasis Go to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop.  Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes!   Support the show Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

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"I made you a mix tape" -- some of the best words to hear from someone you care about! Join Matt and Sam on a weekly mix tape adventure: each guest is asked to pick a theme and make a mix tape, which will be unveiled over the course of the episode. You're guaranteed to hear about good music, some new music, and even learn some trivia along the way. Come listen with us, and be sure to grab your copy of the mix made available in the Super Awesome App in each episode's show notes. IG/Threads: @superawesomemix

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