The Greatest Mixtape Podcast
The Greatest Mixtape Podcast is a show for music fans, by music fans. Just like your favorite mixtape, we cover all kinds of music - heavy metal, hip-hop, classic rock, R&B, punk, funk, alternative, country and everything else in between. We love it all! If music is your life, then press PLAY on The Greatest Mixtape Podcast!
Episodes
Right about now, you're about to be possessed by the sounds of emcee Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock...Hit it!!! "It Takes Two" is an all-time hip-hop classic with an iconic sample and killer verses. Two hundred years from now, this banger will still make the crowd bounce!
What is Y'allternative music? Is it country? Is it rock? Is it alternative? Yes, yes...and yes! For this episode, we are joined by Tristan Tritt, a Y'allternative artist with legit outlaw country roots. Tristan schools us on this cool musical movement and shares how his many influences came together to inspire his unique sound and style. Check it out as some Southern flavor gets added to the mixtape!
What's the best wrestling entrance music? Or the best musical performance at a wrestling event? For this episode, we're joined by our friend and indie wrestling legend Jonny Idol to talk all things rock and wrestling! So join us in the squared circle for a fun conversation about some of our favorite entrance music (for superstars like CM Punk, Triple H, Rob Van Dam and the Road Warriors) and live performances (from Motorhead, Snoop...
In February 2025, we dropped an episode title “Sunday Morning Music” dedicated to the songs that bring our Sunday morning moods to life. In this bonus clip, we talk about songs from two very different artists - Jane's Addiction and Tom Petty. But somehow it all works when you’re talking about great Sunday morning jams.
After posting "Episode 25: I Was There," we decided we wanted to also share an Honorable Mentions conversation that we had with our guest Sammy in this special bonus track. In the original episode, all three of us brought three memorable live music experiences to the table. But because it was so hard to cut it down to three, we each brought three honorable mentions as well. And we couldn't just leave out artists like Prince, Van Ha...
Are you talkin' to me? "Walk" by Pantera is an all-time great song with one of the most recognizable guitar riffs ever written or performed. Whether you're into heavy metal or not, you know this song! Fire it up!
Get your boogie on! With a disco drum beat and funky slap-bass, "Got the Life" by Korn introduced fans to a new sound and pushed the band to the peak of its popularity.
Gunter gleiben glauchen globen? With a simple, driving beat, solid guitar riffs and lyrics praising the power of rock, "Rock of Ages" by Def Leppard will have you singing "Long live rock-n-roll!"
What's the best concert you've ever seen? Or the most memorable? This episode is all about the shows that changed our lives. Joined by our friend Sammy, we share some incredible memories from concerts by Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, David Bowie/Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Faith No More, Skid Row and more!
(Note from Eric & Mack: This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Dan - a great husband, father, son, brother, ...
“Sad But True” is easily one of Metallica’s heaviest songs. Before you listen, you might need to warm up a bit. Loosen up and stretch out the neck. You don’t want to pull a muscle headbanging!
Insane in the membrane...Insane in the Brain! It's time to show love to some legends of West Coast hip-hip, Cypress Hill!
Yeah, we're running a little bit hot tonight! I think we can all agree that "Panama" by Van Halen just kicks ass!
What else is there to say? "Happy" by The Rolling Stones just puts a smile on your face. With Keith Richards on lead vocals, this song is just catchy and fun. Any time of day, it’s the perfect song.
The first episode in our new weekly series "That Song" pays tribute to "Misty Mountain Hop" by Led Zeppelin. From the heavy guitar riff to its undeniable groove, that song is an all-time great!
Eddie Murphy in James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party is an iconic Saturday Night Live sketch and also a great musical performance. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of SNL with us and check out this preview clip for Episode #24: Live From New York!
Which SNL musical performances are the best? With all of the great conversation around the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, we wanted to share some of our favorite SNL musical performances - from Nirvana to David Bowie to Eminem to Rage Against the Machine and more!
What's the perfect song for a Sunday morning? Because Sunday morning is definitely a mood. Whether you're reflecting on the past, living in the now or looking ahead to the future, there's just something special about a Sunday morning. And this episode is dedicated to the music that brings our Sunday morning moods to life. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as we discuss songs from The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Princ...
Is it Hair Metal? Is it Glam Metal? Is it 80s Metal? Who gives a sh%t?! Forget the labels and just call it what it was and what it still is - a good time! Join us for a nostalgic and spandex-covered trip down memory lane where we celebrate the bands that made their mark on the Sunset Strip and the world. We all know about Motley Crue, but what about Poison, Ratt, Cinderella, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Whitesnake and Warrant? So te...
'Tis the season for more kickass holiday jams! We are joined by our guest Vinnie Favale, a holiday music afficionado best known for his legendary appearances on the Howard Stern Show. Listen as Vinnie shares an incredible collection of holiday songs that will surely be added to your holiday playlist. You think you know all there is to know about holiday music, but trust us, you don't!
What's your favorite Metallica cover song? What song makes you cry? How about favorite rap verse? We're back with another episode full of random, super fun topics to discuss and we also bring in a very special guest to torture in the Ride the Lightning Round! This episode is a can of mixed nuts, if you will.
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