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8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 73 - Thanksgiving, Track List Takedown of Movie Soundtracks, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast the boys have a FULLY LOADED show for the fans headlined by a Track List Takedown of Movie Soundtracks. The boys discuss how music plays a role in cinema, the best original scores and the best soundtracks in movie history. We also have a Thanksgiving themed segment trying to relate classic holiday dinner items with your favorite bands/musicians. We also have a traditional "Music Current Events" where we discuss the recent UK legislation that passed which clamps down on concert ticket price gouging.In addition, Mike also...
2025-11-281h 148 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 72 - New Segment - Groove of the Week, 2025 Rock 'N Roll HOF and Grammy's Talk, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast the boys have a FULLY LOADED show for the fans headlined by a New Segment! Each episode going forward, Mike will feature his "Groove of the Week": a song/artist he has really enjoyed lately or a new song/artist he wants to feature. For the first groove, Mike is featuring "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the ship. These will also be on our Instagram page each week too.In addition, the boys recap...
2025-11-141h 038 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 71 - Bruce Springsteen Biopic Review, Halloween Episode, RIP Ace FrehleyThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, its Halloween and the boys have a FULLY LOADED show for the fans headlined by "8 Tracks At the Movies" as the boys have a biopic review of the new Bruce Springsteen film "Deliver Me From Nowhere". The boys recap the film, talk about what they learned about Bruce and the making of the album "Nebraska", and how good Jeremy Allen White was portraying a musical legend! We also run through some "Music Current Events" as we pay special tribute to Ace Frehley of KISS who sadly passed away last week.
2025-10-311h 118 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 70 - The Eagles Concert Review, Rush and No Doubt Reunion Announcements and Re-Ranking our All Time ConcertsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded show, headlined by a full concert review after Mike recently saw The Eagles in Las Vegas at The Sphere for a second time. He talks about going to The Sphere for a second time, what it was like being a fly on the wall experiencing the show with our parents, and everything in between. Finally, Nick has some "Music Current Events" discussing the passing of Moody Blues bassist John Lodge as well as the recent reunion announcements of No Doubt and Rush.In addition, Mike has...
2025-10-171h 098 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 69 - Throwback Episode: Tape Deck Talk, Music Current Events, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded THROWBACK show for the fans, headlined by a great "Tape Deck Talk" segment as a treat for long time loyal listeners. We discuss a range of topics such as the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, trivia and tips for new vinyl record collectors. We also have a great "Music Current Events" segment that touches on new albums dropping for Taylor Swift and Doja Cat as well as the announcement of the Super Bowl Halftime show performer.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked...
2025-10-031h 088 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 68 - The Eagles Album Review, Mike is Going Back to the Sphere, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fun show for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are bringing you an all time banger with The Eagles "Hotel California". The guys discuss the album's legacy, why they love the Eagles so much and also do a deep dive on how this legendary album came together. They also touch on their their favorite hits and deep cuts. Nick then runs through some Music Current Events and Mike reveals that he is heading back to the Sphere in Vegas to see none other than, The...
2025-09-191h 158 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 67 - Oasis Chicago/DMB at the Gorge Recap, New Sabrina Carpenter Album, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a FULLY LOADED show for you fans! Nick kicks off the show with a long recap of the Oasis Chicago and Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge shows he witnessed last week. After a long summer of hyping these two events up, Nick runs through each concert experience in detail, going through both setlists, what seeing Oasis on US soil for the first time since 2008 was like, and talks about how special the Gorge is as a concert venue. Mike also does a mini album review of Sabrina Carpenter's newest...
2025-09-051h 118 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 66 - Tape Deck Talk, New Goose Album, and Oasis/DMB/The Gorge Weekend PreviewThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded THROWBACK show for the fans, headlined by a great "Tape Deck Talk" segment as a treat for long time loyal listeners. We discuss a range of topics such as bands we want to see reunite and concert ticket prices. Mike also has some great trivia questions to quiz you all on. The boys also discuss the new Goose album that dropped last week, "Chain Yer Dragon", and talk about how Goose is becoming one of Nick's new favorites.In addition, Mike has the...
2025-08-2259 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 65 - Ozzy Osbourne Album Review, Music Current Events and Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fun show for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are continuing to pay special tribute to the passing of Ozzy Osbourne by reviewing his all-time debut solo album: Blizzard of Ozz. The guys discuss not only the album's legacy, but Ozzy's as well. They also touch on their their favorite hits and deep cuts. Nick also runs through some Music Current Events and Mike's discusses his bi-annual trek back to AZ and his desert home, including expanding his tape deck collection.
2025-08-081h 038 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 64 - Oasis Concert/UK Trip Recap and RIP Ozzy OsbourneThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a FULLY LOADED show for you fans after a two week hiatus. This week Mike is officially back from the UK and he has tons of stories to tell as he recaps seeing Oasis in Manchester along with all his other UK travels. He dives into each stop of his journey, what it was like seeing the Gallagher boys reunite in their home town and everything in between. Nick also runs through some Music Current Events and the boys have a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who sadly passed away...
2025-07-251h 238 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 63 - Metallica Album Review, RIP Brian Wilson and Other Music Current Events, Mike Previews a Dave Matthews Band ShowThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fun show for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are going off the 8 Tracks beaten path to talk about an all-time great heavy metal album: Metallica's "Metallica" (The Black Album). The guys discuss the album's legacy, where metal music falls into their playlists as well as review their favorite hits and deep cuts. Nick also runs through some Music Current Events and the boys have a special tribute to Beach Boys founding member Brian Wilson who passed away shortly after the release of their last...
2025-06-271h 158 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 62 - Billy Strings Concert Review, Cousin Danny joins the show, Music Current EventsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a fully loaded show for the fans headlined by a "Concert Review" segment as Mike and Cousin Danny recently saw Billy Strings when he passed through Chicago. The guys discussing going to both nights of shows, the setlists, the tailgating experience and everything in between. Nick also has a few "Music Current Events" and plugs a few great music podcasts that have interviewed a few members of KISS recently.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music...
2025-06-1359 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 61 - Motown Track List Takedown, History of 8 Tracks Album Reviews and Music Current EventsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a fully loaded show for the fans headlined by a "Track List Takedown" of Motown Artists! Mike is a huge fan of this sweet soulful music and the boys exchange their lists of their favorite bands and artists from this great genre of music. They also have a few "Music Current Events" and also preview two concerts they are seeing later this summer.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and the boys take...
2025-05-3058 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 60 - Post Malone Concert Review, On This Day in Music History and Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fun show for the fans, highlighted by a Concert Recap of Post Malone's performance in St. Louis, MO. Nick relives seeing this iconic artist in Busch Stadium along with Jelly Roll, what is was like seeing the show as an outsider, the setlist and so much more! Concert Season 2025 is heating up and this is just the beginning.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick is finally back on the record...
2025-05-1652 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 59 - Bob Dylan Biopic Review, Music Current EventsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another funs how for the fans, headlined by a Biopic/Movie Review of "A Complete Unknown - The Bob Dylan Story". The boys recap the film, talk about what they learned about Dylan and the 60s, and how good Timothee Chalamet was portraying a musical legend! Nick also has a great "Music Current Events" segment where he touches on a couple new albums being released by musicians young and oldIn addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in...
2025-05-0259 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 58 - Rolling Stones Album Review, Music Current Events, Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another funs how for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are reviewing the all-time great, legendary album: The Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers". This was a fun one as the boys go down memory road of hearing these songs in concert last summer. They talk the hits, the deep cuts and the legacy of the album along the way.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick has some great "M...
2025-04-1859 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 57 - 8 Tracks 2nd Anniversary, Documentary Review, Nick is Heading to the GorgeThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another great episode for you all, headlined by a Documentary Review! This past week Nick and Mike watched "Enormous - The Gorge Story" which chronicles the history of The Gorge Amphitheater outside of Seattle, Washington. From humble beginnings to a musical destination, the film features tons of big name artists including Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews to discuss why this venue is such a special place for live music. If you're a concert junkie and can't wait till summer concert season starts, this is a great documentary for you!
2025-04-031h 028 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 56 - Tape Deck Talk Throwback Episode, Vinyl Friday Recaps and On This Day in Music HistoryThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a truethrowback episode for you all, headlined by a great “Tape Deck Talk” segment. As long-time listeners will know, the boys breakdown a six pack of music related questions, including artists they want to see in concert next, instruments they wish they could play and even a few trivia questions as well. They also talk through potential ideas forbio pic or documentary reviews for upcoming episodes.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and round...
2025-03-211h 018 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 55 - AC/DC Album Review and Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another funshow for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are reviewing the all-time great, legendary album: AC/DC’s Highway to Hell. The boys remind themselves how much they love this band, and particularly this record. They discuss the album’s legacy, the track list, album cover and everything in between. Mike is a massive AC/DC fan so this is right up his alley.In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up withanother great "This Day in Music History" segment...
2025-03-071h 108 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 54 - Super Bowl Halftime Show Snake Draft, Grammy's Recap, and Rock 'N Roll HOF NomineesThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fully loaded show for the fans, headlined by a Snake Draft of Super Bowl Halftime Shows. We are joined by our good friends Joe and Mike, and all four of us reminisce on our favorite performances, best Super Bowls and also how the shows have evolved over the years. Nick and Mike also have full recaps of the 2025 Grammys as well as discuss the 2025 Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, so get ready for us to get mad at music critics. In addition...
2025-02-211h 418 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 53 - ZBB Album Review, Kelsea Ballerini Concert Recap and RIP Garth HudsonThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fully loaded show for the fans, headlined by another Album Review! This week we are reviewing the great Zac Brown Band album “You Get What You Give”. While this is outside the classic rock genre, the boys discuss why they love this album, the legacy it’s created for the band, and why Mike has started going down a rabbit hole of the band’s music lately. Additionally, Nick has a Concert Recap after he attended Kelsea Ballerini’s show in Chicago last week. He talked about going to a show that i...
2025-01-311h 168 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 52 - Tracklist Takedown, Musical Current Events, and Getting Mad at Rolling Stone MagazineThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a fully loaded show for the fans and get it started with a round table of Musical Current Events, including a preview of the Grammy Awards on February 2nd. Mike and Nick also have a "Tracklist Takedown" of Disney movie songs, which is a fun trip down memory lane for all you Disney kids.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment, Nick recaps more recent vinyl purchases, and the boys get mad at Rolling...
2025-01-171h 078 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 51 - Def Leppard Album Review and The First Show of 2025This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we are officially in 2025, hope everyone had a great holiday and Happy New Year. To kick of the new year, the boys have an album review of the legendary record "Hysteria" by Def Leppard. Nick and Mike detail the album's legacy, its place amongst the greatest albums of all time and how this great music almost never came to fruition. Needless to say, you won't wanna miss this episode!
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and...
2025-01-0351 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 50 - Christmas Snake Draft EpisodeThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fun holiday themed episode for you all and that means a Holiday Themed Snake Draft! The boys are joined by cousin Danny as they run through their favorite Christmas songs, artists and everything in between! So curl up with a cookie and a glass of hot chocolate for some great holiday themed fun.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick is celebrating his 30th birthday! Join us as he runs through a...
2024-12-201h 248 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 49 - Spotify Wrapped, New Segment Alert, Dead and Company is Back!This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a new segment for the crew: "This or That?". The boys run through ranking bands head to head to see which one they prefer best. Nick and Mike also recap their Spotify Wrapped for the year, including the surprises and staples of their music tastes! Finally, some big music current events dropped before recording started: Dead and Company is back for more Sphere shows in Vegas and we have all the details for you!
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "...
2024-12-0658 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 48 - Hot in the Streets, Mike Goes Off The Rails and Vinyl Friday PreviewsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have what can only be called a wacky and wild ride of an episode. With not much going on in the lives of Nick and Mike, the boys have a great "Hot in the Streets" segment cooked up and Mike has lays down some SPICY takes regarding his recent music tastes that have Nick's wires crossed. Ever heard someone compare a Sabrina Carpenter concert to a Grateful Dead show?? Tune in today to hear the full breakdown.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with...
2024-11-2258 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 47 - Paul Simon Album Review and The Eagles Concert ReviewThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded show, headlined by an album review of Paul Simon's "Graceland"! The boys talk through the background of the album, its influence, the track list and where it ranks amongst the greatest albums of all time. Mike also has a full concert review after seeing The Eagles in Las Vegas at The Sphere. He talks about what seeing a show at this venue is like and how he is still buzzing after seeing this legendary band in person. Finally, Nick has some Rock 'N Roll HOF induction ceremony clean-up...
2024-11-081h 158 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 46 - Ranking the Greatest American Bands, The Rock 'n Roll HOF and Musical Current EventsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a bunch of fun segments cooked up all related to recent musical current events. Inspired by a recent radio show segment, the boys have a great "Track List Takedown" ranking their Top 4 American Bands of All-Time. Additionally, in case you missed it, the 2024 Rock 'n Roll HOF induction ceremony was this past weekend so we discuss this year's inductees as well as talk about who we think is "on deck" for next year! Finally, we round it out with a cheers to Coldplay who recently announced their retirement and a tribute...
2024-10-251h 288 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 45 - Elton John Album Review, Nick's Seeing Oasis and Remembering Kris KristoffersonThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we are back to a bit more regularly scheduled programming with another album review! This week we are reviewing Elton John's "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy". The boys discuss the legacy of this album, where it fits into Elton's discography and how it marked a turning point in his career. Nick and Mike also touch on the recent passing of Kris Kristofferson and celebrate the life of this music legend. They shine a light on his career in music and Hollywood and how he influenced all genres of music to this...
2024-10-111h 128 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 44 - Back From Vacation, Regularly Scheduled Programming, and The Return of Tape Deck TalkThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, and we are back to regularly scheduled programming after Nick is finally back from vacation. We do a short recap of the wedding, and the vacation in Greece. We also have the return of "Tape Deck Talk" with some fun questions about the vinyl community and how different people collect records.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and the boys kick off the show with a recap of some musical current events both celebrating a big...
2024-09-271h 158 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 43 - The Technical Difficulties Episode and 8 Tracks is Going International!?This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we experienced technical difficulties but after navigating the waters and having Nick on vacation for two weeks, we are finally bringing you this packed episode! If you remember where we left off so many weeks ago, the boys were breaking down the big announcement of Oasis's reunion, and guess what...THE PODCAST IS GOING INTERNATIONAL! Mike breaks down getting tickets to see Oasis next summer, staying up to buy tickets and being excited that the podcast will be live in the UK next year!
In addition, Mike has...
2024-09-2356 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 42 - OASIS IS BACK, Green Day Concert Recap and Vinyl Friday RecapsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, OASIS IS BACK! This week the Gallagher boys announced they were getting back together, dropping arguably the biggest music news of the last 20 years and we are here to recap it all. Mike runs through the upcoming UK Tour in 2025, how the reunion went down and everything in between, including trying to take the podcast international. Nick also recaps his recent trip to see Green Day at Wrigley Field on their "Dookie" and "American Idiot" Anniversary Tour. He runs through the setlist, the atmosphere and what it was like seeing this all-time great...
2024-08-301h 068 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 41 - Green Day Concert Preview, Celebrating Jerry Day, Recent Vinyl PurchasesThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are celebrating the life and legacy of the late Jerry Garcia. With the his recent birthday and the anniversary of his tragic passing being fairly recent the boys discuss his life and legacy along with the legacy of his band: The Grateful Dead. On top of that, Nick also is back on the concert train and previews his upcoming trip to see Green Day at Wrigley Field; a full recap will be in the next episode! With the band on their "Dookie" and "American Idiot" anniversary tour, this is a concert...
2024-08-161h 178 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 40 - Oasis Album Review and Musical Current EventsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back for more regularly scheduled programming as the summer winds down. This week we are doing an album review of Oasis' debut album "Definitely Maybe" to coincide with Mike's recent obsession with the group. We do a deep dive on this all time 90s album, how it spring boarded Mikey's love for Oasis and everything in between. We also realized that we are way behind on musical current events and we bring the fans up to speed on some new music from both Katie Perry and Eminem that have been...
2024-08-021h 238 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 39 - Mt Rushmore of Concerts and Vinyl Friday Recaps in the Dog Days of SummerThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back as we are in the dog days of summer; not much going on in their lives and with the recent run of concerts they've been on, they are taking you on a trip down memory lane. This week on the show Nick and Mike run through a Mt Rushmore of Concerts they've attended in the last 5 years and all the fun they've had seeing live music!
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment...
2024-07-191h 088 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 38 - The Rolling Stones and DMB Concert Recaps!!This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with lots of concert recaps! If you're a big Rolling Stones and/or DMB fan, you won't want to miss this episode. The boys discuss their trip to see The Rolling Stones at Solider Field, the setlist and what it was like seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Following that, they discuss heading up to Alpine Valley not once but twice to see Dave Matthews Band, and what it was like making the pilgrimage for an all-time great show!
In...
2024-07-051h 078 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 37 - Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band Concert Review and DMB Concert PreviewThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another concert recap for the people! Nick recently saw Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band at Soldier Field in Chicago and he has all the details from the show. Including Zac Brown Band knocking it out of the park, their tribute to Jimmy Buffet, and Kenny's all-time party atmosphere, you won't want to miss this concert recap if you are thinking of going on the road with the band.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day...
2024-06-211h 038 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 36 - Billy Strings Concert Recap w/special guest Ryan, Bill Walton Tribute, and Vinyl Friday Recaps for daysThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back with another special guest: long-time friend Ryan Stevens. If we had to put our finger on it, we would say Ryan is one of the biggest music fans and concert junkies we know so it was about time we had him on. Ryan and Mike kick off the show with a recap their recent trip to see Billy Strings in Chicago and talk all things blue grass related. The boys also have a special tribute to the life and legacy of basketball legend and music lover Bill Walton, who...
2024-06-071h 108 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 35 - Guitar Hero Snake Draft and Memorial Day WeekendThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's Memorial Day Weekend and the boys have another Snake Draft for you all! Joined by recurring guest Austin, the boys run through a "Guitar Hero" themed Snake Draft, talk about their favorite version of the game, all their favorite songs and relive their childhoods along the way! Hopefully after listening, you'll want to break out your old Playstation or XBox to see if your copy of these classic games still works!
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music...
2024-05-241h 058 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 34 - Sublime Album ReviewThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another Album Review running it back after last week; this week it's Sublime's self-titled album "Sublime"! The boys discuss the album's history, how the band's legacy was cemented upon its release and why Mike is such a big fan of this one.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and dreams of soon being on summer vacation. Nick also has a special announcement about our friend Jack Mannix's band and their upcoming shows in...
2024-05-101h 088 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 33 - Green Day Album Review, Rock and Roll HOF and More New Music!!This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded show for you fans! There is tons of new music being released from Zac Brown Band, to Taylor Swift to Pearl Jam and we are here to break it all down for you! In addition, the boys have another Album Review; this week it's Green Day's all time great "Dookie"! The boys discuss the album's legacy, why it's still influencing artists today, and all the 90s jams along the way.
In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This...
2024-04-261h 188 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 32 - New Music Update and The Return of Tape Deck TalkThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, lets just say we are starting Season 2 with a wacky and wild episode. Episode 32 marks the return of "Tape Deck Talk" after a few episode hiatus where the boys run through a ton of musical trivia and talk about proper "Touch Tunes" etiquette.
Nick kicks off the show by running through some new albums that recently dropped from The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend and Beyonce. In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and also has a wild...
2024-04-121h 088 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 31 - The 1 Year Anniversary EpisodeThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we finally made it to our 1 Year Anniversary!! Still can't believe this wacky and wild ride has made it this far and as such, we are running back all our favorite moments from 8 Tracks Year 1, reliving the highs and previewing some great stuff planned for Year 2!
In addition, Mike also has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and also has a Major Show Announcement from his recent vacation to California. From there, Nick and Mike run through a few "Vinyl Friday" recaps for...
2024-03-291h 018 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 30 - Documentary Review Part 3 - The Beatles: Get BackThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another fully loaded show as they close out their documentary review series of the "The Beatles - Get Back" so hopefully you have enjoyed! Today, the boys recap Episode 3 of the doc, talk about The Beatles famous Roof Top Concert in January 1969, and how the Get Back Sessions were a sign of things to come for the band and eventually led to their breakup.
In addition, Mike also has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick recaps some vinyl...
2024-03-151h 168 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 29 - The George Harrison Episode and Documentary Review Part 2This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another packed show as we are celebrating the life of George Harrison! Nick starts the show by recapping a recent George Harrison birthday/tribute concert he attended in Chicago to commemorate the life of this great musician, sharing some funny stories along the way. The boys also are continuing their documentary review of the "The Beatles - Get Back" as Nick and Mike dive into Episode 2, talk through the Beatles shift back into the studio and unpack the impact Billy Preston made on the band.
In addition, Mike...
2024-03-011h 028 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 28 - Documentary Reviews, The Grammys and The Rock and Roll HOFThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have an absolutely PACKED show for the people, including another new segment! Today, the boys are doing a documentary review of the great Peter Jackson documentary: The Beatles - Get Back. The boys run through Episode 1 of the show, recap the early days of the Beatles infamous "Get Back Sessions" and discuss what went wrong for the band in January 1969.
In addition, Nick and Mike discuss the recent Grammy Awards as well as the announcement of this year's Rock and Roll HOF nominees. The boys run through the highlights...
2024-02-161h 188 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 27 - New Segment Alert: Hot in the StreetsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have a New Segment for the people: Hot in the Streets! In this segment, the boys discuss what music has been top of mind for them recently including Nick's recent obsession with live music and REO Speedwagon and Styx for Mike.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick continues to find great vinyl to add to his collection; this time finding The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" in Lawrence, Kansas. Nick and Mike do...
2024-02-0251 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 26 - Musical Current Events and Tape Deck TalkThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the dog days of winter, but while the weather is cold, the vibes are high on the podcast as the boys run through some musical current events to kick start 2024. Nick and Mike review new music by Green Day and The Killers and highlight some major tour announcements by some of your favorite artists!
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick has some fun musical trivia to ask our listeners to coincide with his...
2024-01-1952 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 25 - Dark Side of the Moon Album ReviewThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's 2024, the boys are back to more regularly scheduled programming and are starting the new year off with a bang! On Episode 25, Nick and Mike are doing an Album Review of Pink Floyd's iconic album: Dark Side of the Moon! The boys recap the history of the album, talk through the track list and talk about where it ranks amongst the greatest of all time.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick recaps his recent...
2024-01-0558 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 24: Christmas Song Snake Draft and Black Keys Concert RecapThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the holiday season, and Nick and Mike are here to spread some holiday joy to all our loyal listeners! On Episode 24, the boys are joined by now reoccurring guest, their Dad Tom Schwingbeck, for a very special Christmas Song Snake Draft. The boys debate their favorite tunes both young and old, their favorite singers, and so much more.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment and Nick recaps his final concert of the year: The Black...
2023-12-221h 088 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 23 - Doc Reviews and Album Artwork AppreciationThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's all about documentary reviews and appreciating album artwork! Nick recently watched a great doc on Netflix titled "Squaring the Circle (the Story of Hipgnosis" and he talks about the photography studio that created the album artwork for some of the most iconic albums in music history. If you're a big fan of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin or 70s classic rock in general, you won't wanna miss it.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment and he...
2023-12-081h 178 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 22 - The Thanksgiving and Tape Deck Talk EpisodeThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's Thanksgiving and the return of Tape Deck Talk! The boys talk about their favorite turkey day side dishes, and settle the debate of when its an appropriate time to start listening to Christmas music. They also talk about the Rock n' Roll HOF and even have some musical trivia for the people that you wont wanna miss.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick has a special tribute to the anniversary of the sinking...
2023-11-241h 038 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 21 - "Albums by the Decade" Snake Draft!This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the long awaited return of Snake Drafts! The boys are joined by their longtime friend and now reoccurring guest Austin and this time they are drafting the best albums of the decade from the 60s to today. So buckle up for the hot takes, let us know your favorite albums, and tell us how they stack up against ours!
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick does a quick recap of the Rolling Stones...
2023-11-101h 448 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 20 - John Mayer Concert Recap and the Return of Tape Deck TalkThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, Nick does a full recap of his experience seeing John Mayer in Chicago on his nationwide solo tour! He runs through his top moments, the tracklist and what seeing an artist solo was like! It's also the return of Tape Deck Talk and the boys have a great six pack of questions queued up for a throwback episode.
In addition, the boys have the usual shenanigans cooked up as Mike has another great "This Day in Music History" segment, and Nick dives into his live reaction to Blink 182's new album: On...
2023-10-271h 038 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 19 - Foo Fighters Album Review and Concert AnnouncementsThis week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys are back for another album review and this time they are fast forwarding to the 90s to do a deep dive on the Foo Fighters' "The Color and the Shape"! As always, Nick and Mike talk through the album's history, their favorite songs, deep cuts, Nick's love of the Foo Fighters and debate the role of title tracks.
Before that, Nick has some MAJOR announcements about upcoming concerts he will boots on the ground for and its Mike's turn to recap the recent vinyl he's been buying. Mike also...
2023-10-131h 058 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 18 - The Return of Album Reviews!This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, it's the long awaited return of album reviews! Back for the first time since Episode 1, the boys are doing a deep dive on an all-time great album: George Harrison's timeless classic "All Things Must Pass"! Nick and Mike talk through the album's history, their favorite songs, deep cuts and provide an overall rating.
Before that, Nick recaps the recent vinyl he's been buying and Mike runs through another great "This Day in Music History" segment. As always, the boys have a few Vinyl Friday recaps for the people as well including...
2023-09-2956 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 17 - Interviewing our Dad and a Jimmy Buffett TributeIf you’ve ever been wondering about where Nick and Mike get their music tastes, the wait is finally over!
Join the boys this week as Nick and Mike are joined by the man that introduced them to the music they love: their Dad Tom! During Tape Deck Talk, Tom runs through his musical tastes from his childhood and today, and tells stories about the all-time classic rock legends he’s seen in concert from Van Halen to Jethro Tull. In addition, the boys pay tribute to Jimmy Buffet and Steve Harwell who recently passed away, and trad...
2023-09-151h 028 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 16 - Guns N' Roses Hot Takes and Vinyl Friday RecapsIf you've been craving hot takes on one of the most famous bands of the 1980s, you've come to the right place!
Join the boys this week as Nick and Mike bond over recent heat waves hitting Chicago and Arizona, and since they've been inside recently, the music has been flowing and they have lots of new recommendations for all of you! They then get into some "Vinyl Friday" recaps of Led Zeppelin's "In Through the Out Door" and The Beach Boys' "Endless Summer". Finally, Nick and Mike round out the episode with some Tape Deck Talk...
2023-09-0152 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 15 - The Bruce Springsteen EpisodeIf you're a fan of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, this week's episode is the one for you!
Join the boys this week as Nick recaps his recent trip to see Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field and what seeing one of his favorite artists live was like. The boys also get into some sad news on the recent passing of a few musical icons and talk through the last few weeks in their lives as music lovers. In terms of "Vinyl Friday" recaps, this week the boys run through two great albums: The Grateful Dead's "...
2023-08-1847 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 14 - Tracklist Takedown: Best Songs for a Road TripIf you're looking for good songs for your next cross-country road trip, you've come to the right place!
Join the boys this week as Mike recaps his trip across the country from Chicago back to Arizona for the rest of the year. Mike talks about the sights and sounds of the trip and walks through finally listening to all of his 20+ hour "Car Playlist". They then get into some "Vinyl Friday" recaps of The Eagles' "On The Border" and Styx's "Paradise Theatre". Finally, Nick and Mike round out the show with the return of "Tracklist Takedown"; this...
2023-08-0454 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 13 - DMB and Taylor Swift Concert RecapsBig concert recap week for the boys!
Join Nick and Mike this week as they talk about their recent trip to see Dave Matthews Band in Chicago, and also welcome a special guest to the podcast to talk about her recent trip to see Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in Kansas City! They round it out with musical current events, and "Vinyl Friday" recaps of Lionel Richie's "Can't Slow Down" and Bob Seger's "Against the Wind" so as always, enjoy the ride!
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2023-07-211h 048 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 12 - Dead & Co. Concert Recap!After weeks of build up, the boys are back to debrief their recent trip to Dead & Company's recent concert in Noblesville, IN! They talk about their favorite songs from the setlist, Nick's thoughts on his first "Dead Head" experience, John Mayer's guitar playing and much much more! In addition, Nick and Mike do a "Vinyl Friday" recap of Journey's "Escape" and Boz Scaggs' "Silk Degrees" albums and finish up with their favorite "Tape Deck Talk" so as always, enjoy the ride!
2023-07-0752 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 11 - Vacation Recap and Genesis Deep DiveThe boys are SO BACK from vacationing in Italy and ready to get back to talking music with all of you! This week Nick and Mike recap the highlights of their time overseas along with a long Vinyl Friday recap on two Genesis albums, "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" and "Invisible Touch", whereby they discuss the unique aspects of the band under the leadership of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins! The boys round the show out with some "Tape Deck Talk" where they trade off musical trivia questions, discuss their favorite wedding songs, and debate concert ticket price...
2023-06-2344 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 10 - Tape Deck Talk and Time TravelingThe boys are back from the Indy 500 and back to regularly scheduled programming before they head out on vacation. This week Nick and Mike recap the last few Vinyl Friday's which include Dave Matthews Bands' - "Come Tomorrow" and Bruce Springsteen's - "Born in the USA". They round it out with a new Tape Deck Talk which has them debating pump up and cold shower music along with what they look for when they go to a record store; as always enjoy the ride!
2023-06-0948 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 9 - Tracklist Takedown: Video Game SoundtracksThe boys are back and are keeping the guests rolling; this week their cousin Danny joins the pod since he is visiting Mike for the much anticipated Dead & Co. concert down in the desert. This week the boys recap the last few weeks in their lives, their upcoming vacations and a Vinyl Friday recap of AC/DC - "Highway to Hell" and Dire Straits - "Brothers in Arms". They round it out with another Tracklist Takedown and this time the topic is Video Game Soundtracks! Join us this week as we run through our favorite games and why their...
2023-05-2659 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 8 - MLB Walk Up Songs Snake DraftThe boys are back and better than ever for another Snake Draft of MLB Walk Up Songs! Joined by two guests and life long friends Danny and Mike, the boys go through their favorite walk up songs, trade stories about growing up together in the Chicago suburbs, going to baseball games and so much more! Before that, Nick and Mike go through a quick Vinyl Friday Recap of Queen's "The Game" and James Taylor's "Gorilla", and catch up on everything going on in their music lovin' lives! So as always, buckle up, put on your favorite team's baseball jersey...
2023-05-121h 158 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 7 - New Segment Alert!! - Tracklist TakedownThe boys are back to recap the last few weeks in their lives; Nick has some major life updates and is dying for warmer weather in the Windy City while Mike is counting down the days till school is over and summer break starts down in the desert. From there, the boys dive into Vinyl Friday recaps for both Pink Floyd's "Meddle" and ELO's "Discovery". They round it with a new segment they are calling "Tracklist Takedown" as they go through their top 5 songs for a backyard BBQ or day at the beach. Be sure to tune in for...
2023-04-2851 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 6 - Doc and Vinyl Reviews and Walkup SongsThe boys are back to recap the last few weeks in their lives; Nick has returned from his bachelor parties and is recovering after a recent stint under the knife while Mike has finally started a deep dive on Bob Dylan and is loving that golf and the Masters are back. From there, Nick recaps a great documentary for our listeners who love "The Band" and the boys do a Vinyl Friday recap for both the Allman Brothers Band's "Eat a Peach" and The Rolling Stone's "Between the Buttons". They round it out with "Tape Deck Talk" that has...
2023-04-1440 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 5 - Mike’s Apology to the SwiftiesThe boys are back for another episode that starts with Mike apologizing to all of Taylor Swift Nation for some previous slander. From their, Nick and Mike dive into a Vinyl Friday recap of “Moving Pictures” and some Tape Deck talk that includes some musical trivia. Enjoy the ride!
2023-03-3146 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 3 - Mike and his Mt. Rushmore'sListen as Nick and Mike dive back into more musical roundtable and tape deck talk that has Mike stirring the pot and making Nick decide on his Mt. Rushmore of albums and drummers. The boys round it out with more current events following the Super Bowl and the Grammy's, debating whether or not award shows are still relevant for them in 2023 and what their favorite Half-time Show performance is. Enjoy the ride!
2023-03-2446 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 2 - Who is 8 Tracks, Cassettes and Stereos??Listen as Nick and Mike dive into their musical journey through their segments musical roundtable and tape deck talk. The boys embark on a little musical debate that will give you more insight into their tastes and why they are so passionate about the music they love. They round it out with a some musical current events as there is a lot happening in the industry as the calendar turns to 2023. Enjoy the ride!
2023-03-2448 min8 Tracks, Cassettes and StereosEpisode 1 - The PilotWelcome, welcome to the 8 Tracks, Cassettes and Steroes Podcast! If you're looking for a musical journey where you can learn and laugh, you've found the right place. Join your hosts Nick and Mike, two brothers, as they bring you an album review of Boston's debut, "Boston", where they share their insight into each song and go back and forth about what this album means to them. So kick your feet up and enjoy the ride!
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