Just over seventeen years since first interviewing musician, producer, and recording studio owner John Vanderslice in 2007, Ryan catches up with John and talks about his selection "Montezuma" by Fleet Foxes, doing karaoke with the Chapo Trap House crew, unlocking creativity, and so much more!

Listen to the Season One Playlist:

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wS4VhIh5CPFIEQotKDVdu?si=fdae98af38724641

Or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aHfC_yZn4s&list=PLV_CXY7AOq6zROY0ksXoC9HucFhFGF1UI

Show notes and transcript can be found at

Prominent TikToker, Kudani (@kudanii on TikTok), talks with Ryan about her selection, "Thieves," by the industrial band Ministry as well as her time working in record stores, how she organizes her collection, how she got started on TikTok, and more!

Listen to the Season One Playlist:

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wS4VhIh5CPFIEQotKDVdu?si=fdae98af38724641

Or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aHfC_yZn4s&list=PLV_CXY7AOq6zROY0ksXoC9HucFhFGF1UI

Show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.letsmixtape.com/kudani/

Co-host of the Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories podcast, Mark Murdock, picks "Slot Machine" by Superdrag. Ryan talks with Mark about opening for Superdrag, meeting Alex Chilton of Big Star, and... Mötley Crüe? Yeah. Mötley Crüe.

Listen to the Season One Playlist:

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wS4VhIh5CPFIEQotKDVdu?si=fdae98af38724641

Or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aHfC_yZn4s&list=PLV_CXY7AOq6zROY0ksXoC9HucFhFGF1UI

Show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.letsmixtape.com/mark-murdock/

Doomsday Profit lead vocalist + rhythm guitarist and Ryan’s long-time creative partner-in-crime Bryan Reed joins the podcast to talk about his selection: “Search & Destroy” by Iggy & The Stooges

Listen to the Season One Playlist:

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wS4VhIh5CPFIEQotKDVdu?si=fdae98af38724641

Or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aHfC_yZn4s&list=PLV_CXY7AOq6zROY0ksXoC9HucFhFGF1UI

Show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.letsmixtape.com/bryan-reed/

Heavy metal singer, Karl Agell (Seizure, Corrosion of Conformity AKA C.O.C., Leadfoot, Lie Heavy, The Skull, Legion of Doom) joins Ryan to talk about his opening track selection: "Intro" by Bad Brains as well as coming up in the hardcore scene, the legendary CBGB rock club, winning a disco record in Hong Kong, and much more!

Show notes and transcript can be found at letsmixtape.com

An introduction of the host, the inspiration, the concept, and the Season One prompt.

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Prologue Playlist

Let's Make A Mixtape is a music conversation podcast; coming soon! Follow along @letsmixtape wherever you get your social media fix or visit letsmixtape.com