Dig that bass groove, y’all. This episode is dedicated to the iconic bass lines that drive some of our favorite songs. They’re funky. They’re heavy. And they are undeniable. Join us as we groove to Rick James, Sly & the Family Stone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chic, Primus, Chicago, the Breeders, Green Day, the Temptations and...Motorhead! And no matter what, don’t ever be afraid to play the air bass in front of other people.

Episode #9 has a little bit of everything! We throw random questions at each other, like "What's the best use of cowbell in a song?" and "What song triggers a musical memory - good or bad?" And we finish the episode with a Ride the Lightning Round! It's an unplanned free-for-all filled with a bunch of random musical treats. A cornucopia, if you will.

What are the ingredients for the perfect Super Bowl Halftime Show? The artist, the performance, the production, a moment in time? In Episode #8, we talk about our favorite Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, U2, Dr. Dre/Eminem/Mary J. Blige, and Prince) and why they left such a huge impression on us. Are you ready for some...light-hearted conversation about musical artists performing in the middle of a football game?!?!

This episode is dedicated to the songs that give us strength, motivate us, help us appreciate life...or just make us want to kick ass!!! Come on the journey with us as we get lifted up by David Bowie, Prince, Slipknot, Clutch, Survivor, Florence + the Machine, Rag'n'Bone Man, Big Daddy Kane and the mighty Hatebreed!

'Tis the season! Everybody has a favorite holiday jam and in this episode we share some of ours. Our lists include some classics songs from Brenda Lee and Stevie Wonder, but also some unexpected picks from the Ramones, RUN-DMC and the Kinks. All we know is, these songs bring us joy during the holidays. We hope they do the same for you!

We're back with Side 2 of the mixtape that inspired this podcast and years of conversation and musical exploration. Side 2 of the OG Mixtape blends together artists like Queensryche, Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Skid Row, Nine Inch Nails, Steve Vai and...the Muppets?! The full OG Mixtape Playlist is available on our YouTube Channel.

Back in the 90s, Eric created the greatest mixtape of all time. In this episode, we talk about that mixtape and how it introduced Mack and other friends to a world of new music and genres that they never knew anything about (and was the inspiration for this podcast). We also celebrate the art of the mixtape - slamming together artists like Ministry, NWA, Jane's Addiction, House of Pain, Nine Inch Nails - and having it all somehow flow together perfectly.

Are they "guilty pleasures" or just great songs? In this episode, we discuss the songs that people don't expect us to like, from artists like the Spice Girls, INXS, Deee-Lite, Sister Sledge, the Traveling Wilburys, Christina Aguilera and JJ Fad. But there's no guilt or shame allowed when it comes to music. Wave that flag and be proud!

What's your favorite cover song? In this episode, we come to the table with five of our favorite cover songs. The first of several episodes on this topic, there are sure to be some surprises. And hopefully it inspires listeners to check out some songs or artists like Faith No More, Anthrax, Cowboy Junkies, Sepultura, Type O Negative, Social Distortion, Exodus and Infectious Grooves.

The first episode of The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is the story of how it all began for Eric and Mack - how they bonded over music and formed a friendship that has lasted for decades. They were brought together by the heavy metal scene of the 1980s (Motley Crue, Guns N" Roses, Skid Row, Metallica, Megadeth) and all of the imagery that came with it. Let the headbanging journey begin!