Jay Mac and Sam have a candid conversation about what makes a band while drawing from their experiences as performance songwriting and production.

Music is a powerful force. There is no question about that. It is used to create a mood in a movie or it may bring back a special memory of loved one. Music can make emotions well up inside you - ranging from peace to hate to sadness to euphoria. It's that power that makes music an amazing tool for both good and evil. This week Jay Mac and Sam explore the idea of music and it's role in manipulating people behind a belief system that can be damaging and how we can better understand the freedom that music can just as effectively inspire.

Welcome to the first installment of a new reoccurring series on Two Tape Decks simply titled ‘ICONS’ where we explore some of the most iconic artists of all time. This week Jay Mac and Sam are joined by their friend and fellow music aficionado, Rebecca Eldridge, to honor and explore one of the greatest artists of all time, Prince. ☔️

Sam and Jay Mac welcome special guest Danny Wier (Musician and retired Teacher) to discuss his experiences witnessing UFOs in northern Indiana in the early 1970's.

Listen in as Sam and Jay tell hilarious stories involving their first cars!

This week Jay Mac and Sam welcome Ben Wade - songwriter, producer and artist visionary behind the retrowave synth band GUIDEBOOK. They dive into the creative process of producing music, performing live, early 2000's St. Louis music history and the early 1990's street skateboarding culture.

Listen in as Jay Mac and Sam Wade candidly discuss Jay Mac's journey with young onset Parkinson's disease. They talk about how he stays optimistic in the face of this disabling condition while continuing to make music, care for family and pursue other interests.

Listen in as Jay Mac and Sam welcome special guest Tony Wade as they break down one of the most iconic albums of all time. Released by The Beatles in May 1967, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band became the collective anthem for the summer of love and has influenced countless creators for over 50 years! This episode is chock full of behind the scenes stories and commentary surrounding the creation of this groundbreaking and timeless record.

Can locations be marked by the events both good and bad that have happened there? Listen in as Sam and Jay talk vibrations both friendly and terrifying.

Jay and Sam have a conversation with the conductor for The Who, Keith Levenson, about the state of live music during the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit www.FustercluckMusic.com to learn how you can support the out-of-work people that this industry depends on!