My Weekly Mixtape
My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast that celebrates the art of the playlist — bringing the spirit of the classic mixtape into the streaming era. Join host Brian Colburn as he teams up with artists, musicians, and passionate music fans to curate themed playlists, share the stories behind the songs, and explore what makes great music connect with us all. From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, and beyond, My Weekly Mixtape blends interviews, commentary, and nostalgia into the ultimate listening experience — one playlist at a time. Discover new music. Revisit old favorites. Give your playlists the mixtape treatment — each & every week!
Episodes
This week, on the heels of HBO Max’s Music Box: Happy and You Know It, I’m throwing things back to a Tunestiles interview featuring children’s music icon Laurie Berkner, whose “Rocketship Run” to the top of the kindie scene helped redefine what music for kids could sound like.
From her early days growing up in Princeton, New Jersey — surrounded by the same fertile musical ground that produced Trey Anastasio of Phish, John Popper of...
Step back into the decade that made rhythm a lifestyle. From freestyle and new wave to early hip-hop and pop perfection, this episode explores 20 songs that defined the pulse of ’80s dance music — the beats that moved clubs, crossed genres, and still make us move today.
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This week, I’m revisiting two of the year’s biggest interviews with Shinedown’s Barry Kerch and Eric Bass — offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of modern rock’s most enduring and innovative bands.
First, Barry Kerch opens up about Shinedown’s evolving sound over the past two decades, their approach to crafting unforgettable live setlists, and the stories behind the band’s 2025 singles “Dance, Kid, Dance” and “Three Six Fi...
In this episode of My Weekly Mixtape, I spotlight 10 cover songs released this year that turn already familiar tunes into something fresh, unexpected, and conversation-worthy.
Cover songs have always been a litmus test for creativity — and something I’ve always had a personal affinity for — but in 2025, artists are pushing reinterpretation further than ever. By reworking melodies, reshaping arrangements, and reframing the overall vi...
This week, I break down 12 standout country songs that defined the genre in 2025. But what defines country music this year? Here’s a hint: it’s not just the chart-toppers. Sure, there are foot-stomping anthems and soul-stirring ballads, but I also highlight the artists and bands on the rise — ready to set the stage ablaze in 2026. Tune in and hear the heart, grit, and energy that made country music impossible to ignore in 2025.
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This week, DT Carel, host of the YouTube show SpaceCastle joins me to dive into the sounds that defined 2025! Join us as we break down 20 essential tracks that span punk, rock, hip-hop, alternative, pop & beyond.
From explosive hooks and high-energy anthems to unexpected collaborations and boundary-pushing tracks, we unpack what makes each song stand out and why they helped shape the musical landscape this year.
Tune in as we g...
This week, I’m hanging out with Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, guitarist, and all-around creative engine behind Bowling For Soup, as he looks back on three decades of pop-punk chaos, catchy hooks, and perfectly timed humor.
We get into how the band balances goofy songs with genuine heartfelt moments, why “Belgium” keeps reinventing itself, and how BFS ended up becoming a Radio Disney staple. Jaret talks about the band’s wide-rangin...
This week, we get 'For Real' with Eric Hirshberg, the former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, whose world is now centered around music. Known for leading iconic franchises like Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Skylanders, and Destiny, Eric shares how music has run alongside his career and ultimately inspired his new single, “For Real,” the second of his collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc (their first was 2024’s ...
This week, we’re celebrating two timeless soundtracks with the legendary Paul Williams, the award-winning songwriter behind Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas and The Muppet Movie, including the beloved classic (as well as my favorite song of all time) “Rainbow Connection.”
Paul shares the stories behind these unforgettable soundtracks & the films they’re connected to, his creative partnership with Jim Henson, and what it’s like b...
This week, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the songs that shaped my love of music — as well as the person who made it all possible, my father, who we sadly lost to pancreatic cancer earlier this year.
In this episode, I’m diving into 20 tracks that I’m eternally grateful & thankful for. Each one is tied to a moment, memory, lesson, or simply a staple of the famed “Friday Night Music Night” events I would enjoy w...
Not all ’80s hair bands were defined by Aqua Net & eyeliner. There were countless hooks, killer guitar work, and songs that still resonate decades later. In this week’s episode, I break down 10 tracks that defied the stereotypes, exceeded the expectations and continue to remind us why ’80s hard rock still goes to 11!
Thank you to Jay Sweet for sending in this week’s playlist concept.
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This week, I’m pulling the plug—literally. Join me as I curate a playlist of 10 incredible unplugged performances where artists & bands strip songs down to their core, revealing a whole new level of emotion, energy, and meaning. These acoustic takes prove the fact that sometimes less really is more.
Thank you to Patreon Mixtaper Cactus Pete for sending in this week’s playlist concept.
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This episode takes on a fiendish playlist challenge: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon — The Music Edition.
The rule is simple to explain but devilish to pull off: every song in the playlist connects to the next through a shared musician collaboration — guest features, one-off duets, session players, and more. Each track comes from a different primary artist or band, all leading toward the final destination: Kevin Bacon.
Expect surprising c...
As we gear up for the return of My Weekly Mixtape next week, we’re throwing it back to this season 1 episode where I was joined by modern rock powerhouse Emily Wolfe, to co-curate a playlist celebrating the women who defined ’90s rock.
From grunge and alt-rock to chart-topping anthems, these female artists broke boundaries and inspired generations. Join us as we rediscover the songs that still sound as fierce and fearless today as t...
In case the title isn't a complete spoiler, My Weekly Mixtape is coming back for a brand new season this November! Considering season one lasted nearly 2.5 years and 150 episodes, I decided to post this episode to update everyone as to what's been going on in my life the last several months, as well as introduce a new episode format, that I'll need all of the fellow mixtapers' help to bring to life!
I thank you all for your patience...
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their stories about what song made them each fall in love with music.
Guests appearing (in no particular order):
Barry Kerch & Eric Bass of Shinedown, Ed Toth of The Doobie Brothers / Vertical Horizon, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The ...
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their thoughts on what they consider to be the perfect album, and why!
Guests appearing (in no particular order):
Barry Kerch of Shinedown, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America, Chris Vos of The Re...
You wanted the best, you got the best! This week, my guest curator is comedian Don Jamieson, co-host of Rock Strap & VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, and he's bringing the heat with his ultimate dream concert setlist for the hottest band in the land: KISS! From iconic anthems to deep cuts, Don takes us on a pyro-filled ride through what his perfect KISS show would look like. Don't miss this rock 'n' roll fantasy come to life!
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This week’s guest curator is Jay Sweet and we’re back for a second round of fictional bands, stemming from various movies, TV shows, cartoon and pop culture moments throughout the decades.
Be sure to check out Vol. 1, to get the complete fictitious experience!
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This week’s guest curator is Jay Sweet, my former Tunestiles Podcast co-host, and we're crafting a playlist filled with all of our fictional bands, stemming from various movies, TV shows, cartoon and pop culture moments throughout the decades. You may want to turn this one up to 11, just sayin'!
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