My Weekly Mixtape

This week, I’m joined by Sean Faust to celebrate the era when power ballads ruled the radio, the arena, and your feelings. We’re curating a playlist packed with towering choruses, emotional guitar solos, and slow-burn anthems that demanded a lighter in the air — preferably before venue security noticed.

From hair-metal to arena-rock, these songs lived at the intersection of romance, drama, and unapologetic volume. Whether they blasted from a car stereo, closed out a concert set, or soundtracked a breakup you swore you were “fine” about, these tracks still hit just as hard decades later.

And if the lighter reference feels ancient? Think of it as the original concert cell phone moment — only with more denim, more Aquanet, and a very real chance of singed fingers.

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This week, I’m joined by Liberty DeVitto, longtime drummer for the Billy Joel Band and a founding member of The Lords of 52nd Street, to help co-curate the ultimate Billy Joel playlist — and to dig into the stories behind the songs that defined a generation.

From massive radio staples to overlooked album cuts, Liberty takes us inside the writing, recording, and arranging of Billy Joel’s catalog, sharing firsthand memories from both the studio and the stage. We talk about life on the road, including the band’s historic 1987 tour of the Soviet Union, the evolution of Joel’s live sound, and what it was really like playing some of the most iconic songs in rock history night after night.

Along the way, Liberty reflects on his work beyond Billy Joel — collaborating with artists like John Hiatt, Paul McCartney, and more — and how those experiences shaped his approach as a drummer.

Tune in for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enduring catalogs in American music.

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This week, I’m joined by Tim McCarthy of 20Timinutes and we’re building the ultimate pump-up workout playlist designed for runs, gym sessions, and any moment you need that little something extra!

From high-energy rock and alternative staples to adrenaline-fueled hip-hop and punk rock tracks, this is a no-skips collection built to keep your momentum going.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, grinding through a lift, or zoning out on the treadmill, these workout songs are here to help you stay aggressive, focused, and motivated from start to finish.

We dig into the artists and bands that consistently deliver high-octane energy, talk about what actually makes a great workout song, and share why certain styles hit harder when your heart rate’s up.

Lace up, press play, and don’t let your foot off the pedal!

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This week, I’m joined by Billy Sheehan — one of the most influential bass players of all time — to dig into the stories behind some of his most iconic bass moments. From his early days with Talas to stadium-sized runs with David Lee Roth and Mr. Big, and later chapters with The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo, and Niacin, we trace how Billy’s fearless playing style helped redefine what the bass could do in rock and metal.

Along the way, we talk about the riffs, tones, and techniques that became calling cards, the songs and albums that pushed boundaries, and how Billy balanced jaw-dropping virtuosity with serving the song.

It’s a career-spanning conversation about innovation, collaboration, and the bass lines that still inspire generations of players.

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This week, I’m joined by Will Turpin of Collective Soul as we unpack the stories behind the albums that defined the band — from Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid and the self-titled mammoth Collective Soul to Disciplined Breakdown, Dosage, Blender, Afterwords & more! We trace how each era shaped the band’s biggest hits, fan favorites, unexpected covers, and a memorable collaboration with Elton John.

We also dive into Will’s solo album Serengeti Drivers and talk about what the future holds for the band in terms of new music.

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Some songs don’t belong to one team, one city, or even one sport — they belong to the crowd.

This week, I’m joined by friend of the show Frank “The Tank” Fleming of Barstool Sports as we build the ultimate sports and stadium anthems playlist — the songs that shake arenas, turn strangers into allies, and somehow feel just as powerful whether you’re in the nosebleeds or watching from your couch.

Along the way, my very limited sports knowledge is fully exposed, while Frank brings the passion, history, and larger-than-life fandom you’d expect. We talk about how certain tracks transcend rivalries, why some songs instantly raise the volume in any stadium, and how music becomes part of the ritual of being a fan.

Whether you live for game day, grew up on crowd sing-alongs, or just love songs that hit harder when thousands of people shout them back at the speakers, this episode is all about the sound of sports at full volume.

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This week, I’m joined by Jay Sweet, my former Tunestiles co-host, as we dive into the 2000s punk rock scene. From pop-punk hits that defined iPod playlists to emo, ska, and Irish punk anthems, we cover the full spectrum of what “punk” meant in the 2000s.

Along the way, we reminisce about the bands that shaped a generation, the songs that made Warped Tour an institution, and the tracks that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Expect sing-along choruses, mosh-worthy riffs, and a few curveballs that stretch “pop-punk” to its absolute limits (listener discretion advised. 😉)

Whether you’re reliving your first concerts, rediscovering forgotten favorites, or just craving a high-energy playlist to blast through your day, this episode is a love letter to the era that kept punk alive and evolving.

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This week, I’m teaming up with Jon Loree — drummer for Tantric — to shine a spotlight on the true pulse of rock: the drums. We set out to build a playlist of the greatest rock drum tracks ever recorded, and somewhere between the earth-shaking fills, precision grooves, and “wait, we can’t leave that one off” moments… we landed on a list that even the most particular percussion fans should approve of!

From genre-defining performances to under-the-radar masterclasses, we’re breaking down what makes certain drum parts feel larger than life. It’s part fan appreciation, part percussion nerd-out, and part ode to every drummer who ever made you air-drum like nobody was watching.

Whether you live behind the kit or just know a transcendent fill when you hear one, this episode hits like a perfectly-timed crash.

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We’re dialing the musical time machine back to 1983 — a year that didn’t just dominate pop culture, it defined it. This week, I’m joined by Michael Citro from Michael’s Record Collection, and together we’re building the ultimate 1983 soundtrack one track at a time.

From MTV-era classics and new wave cornerstones to radio staples and those “wait, how did I forget about this one?” moments, 1983 delivered wall-to-wall magic — and we’re celebrating its 40th anniversary the only way we know how: reminiscing, debating, and swapping stories behind the songs that shaped the year.

We’re revisiting a moment in time when synths were soaring, choruses were massive, and music videos were reshaping the world. Consider this your front-row seat to one of the most influential years of the ’80s — let’s hit play on 1983.

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This week, we’re cranking the volume with Eva Marie of Eva Under Fire as we assemble the ultimate hard rock cover songs playlist.

From reimagined classics of U2, Prince, Miley Cyrus, and The Weeknd to hard-hitting remakes by Halestorm, Shinedown, and Disturbed, these covers take the originals to a whole new level of heavy.

Eva also shares stories from the band’s latest album, Love, Drugs & Misery, and their collaborations with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes to New, and State of Mine.

Whether you’re a die-hard rock fan or just love a killer reinterpretation, this episode is packed with riffs, energy, and intensity.

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