The Greatest Mixtape Podcast: For Music Fans. By Music Fans.

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The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is a show for music fans, by music fans. Just like your favorite mixtape, we're down with all kinds of music - heavy metal, hip-hop, classic rock, R&B, punk, funk, alternative, country and everything else in between. Join us on a nostalgic journey through the songs that have defined generations, inspired movements and transformed lives. This is your backstage pass to the iconic tracks and hidden gems of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. So take the ride with Eric & Mack, two diehard Music Junkies, and hit PLAY on The Greatest Mixtape Podcast!

  1. More Power Ballads!

    Jun 1

    More Power Ballads!

    What's better than Power Ballads? More Power Ballads! We love these sentimental bangers so much, we had to do a second episode. So grab some tissues and come along with us as we get in touch with our feelings thanks to Power Ballads from Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne & Lita Ford, Warrant and more!

    19 min
  2. Power Ballads

    May 7

    Power Ballads

    I'm not crying, you are! Why have Power Ballads endured for so long? With their soaring melodies, emotional lyrics and ripping guitar solos, Power Ballads have captured the hearts of music lovers for decades. Don't look away and act tough, embrace your softer side and join us as we discuss heart-felt bangers from Journey, Motley Crue, Heart, Poison, Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne and more!

    50 min
  3. That Song: "Back in Black" by AC/DC

    Apr 20 ·  Bonus

    That Song: "Back in Black" by AC/DC

    "Back in Black" is the song that brought AC/DC back to life. The song is proof that sometimes, the greatest art comes from the hardest moments. AC/DC took a devastating loss and turned it into something timeless — not by ignoring their grief, but by channeling it into something bold and alive. "Back in Black" isn't just a rock classic, it's the sound of a band that refused to give up, and in the process, created history.

    5 min
  4. One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 3)

    Mar 31

    One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 3)

    The final chapter of the One-Hit Wonders Trilogy is here! Why do we love One-Hit Wonders so much? Because they're just great songs! And because they don’t evolve—they freeze, and that frozen quality is exactly what makes them last. Hearing these songs makes you feel like you're reconnecting with your past. One-Hit Wonders are a perfect snapshot of a moment in time - and none of us can deny that nostalgic attraction. This episode features more of the best of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s as we discuss songs from Sugar Hill Gang, Biz Markie, Lit, The Cardigans, Danzig, Onyx, Harvey Danger and more!

    47 min
  5. One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 2)

    Mar 2

    One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 2)

    We're back with Volume 2 in our One-Hit Wonders Trilogy! You know these songs and you love them! Who cares if it was an artist's one and only hit - it's still a banger! In this episode, we talk about songs by Faith No More, Saigon Kick, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Ini Kamoze, Men Without Hats, The Darkness and more! Join us for a nostalgic trip through the 80s, 90s and 2000s with the songs that helped define the decades!

    32 min
  6. One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 1)

    Feb 16

    One-Hit Wonders (Vol. 1)

    One-hit wonders are not to be f#cked with! In the first episode of our "One-Hit Wonders Trilogy," we don't look down on the songs or make fun of the artists - we celebrate the sh#t out of them! One-Hit Wonders pack a nostalgic punch that resonates across generations and, despite their fleeting success, these songs have left an indelible mark on pop culture, reminding us of specific times and places in our lives. This episode features the best of the 70s, 80s and 90s with tracks by Gary Numan, Young MC, Terence Trent D'arby, Soft Cell, House of Pain, Queensryche and more!

    37 min
  7. More Misheard Lyrics!

    Jan 17 ·  Bonus

    More Misheard Lyrics!

    We're back with more misheard lyrics! After recording Episode 30: Misheard Lyrics, we remembered a few more "mondegreens" of our own and had a couple shared with us on our social media channels. So enjoy even more of this great musical comedy of errors!

    7 min
  8. Misheard Lyrics: The Musical Comedy of Errors

    12/21/2025

    Misheard Lyrics: The Musical Comedy of Errors

    We've all done it. We've all played a role in the musical comedy of errors that results from misheard lyrics. This phenomenon, also known as "mondegreen", produces big laughs and potentially new meanings to your favorite songs. Join us as we talk up some of the most popular and funny examples of song lyrics that music fans have beautifully butchered over the years!

    34 min
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The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is a show for music fans, by music fans. Just like your favorite mixtape, we're down with all kinds of music - heavy metal, hip-hop, classic rock, R&B, punk, funk, alternative, country and everything else in between. Join us on a nostalgic journey through the songs that have defined generations, inspired movements and transformed lives. This is your backstage pass to the iconic tracks and hidden gems of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. So take the ride with Eric & Mack, two diehard Music Junkies, and hit PLAY on The Greatest Mixtape Podcast!

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