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The MT Alternative PodcastPorch TimeSend us Fan MailA coworker leaves after years and suddenly the day feels off, even if the work still gets done. That’s where our porch talk starts: the “missing piece” feeling, the way crews change, and how you can be happy for someone’s next move while still bracing for the chaos their absence might cause.From there, we do what we do best and follow the conversation wherever it goes. A loose wolf dog stealing attention during an Olympic event turns into a bigger riff on why sports are better when they’re simple...
2026-03-2340 minThe MT Alternative PodcastTwo Friends Tackle Hypocrisy, Football Heartbreak, Sesame Street Lore, And Snack OdditiesSend a textThe score said blowout, but it felt like a slow bleed. We kick off with a Super Bowl that hinged on field position, a pick six, and a defense doing the heavy lifting while the offense vanished—then admit the most compelling football might have come earlier, in a Rams vs. Seattle clash that had true championship energy. It’s a frank, funny, and slightly bruised debrief that any fan who’s lived through a flat title game will recognize.From there we push into the conversation so many shows dodge: voter ID and...
2026-03-1145 min2026-02-1939 minThe MT Alternative PodcastFrom Snowed-In Shenanigans To Playoff Hot TakesSend a textSnow piles up, the studio sits quiet, and we refuse to miss a week. We hit record across a phone line and dive straight into the heart of winter life: a weekend of football that swung from gripping to grueling, a city wrapped in powder, and the odd rituals that take over every grocery aisle and gas station queue. It’s unpolished, real, and full of the kind of moments that make you nod, laugh, and occasionally yell at your speaker.We start with the slate everyone watched and the matchup no on...
2026-02-0735 minThe MT Alternative PodcastCountry Metal, Football Nerves, And VoicemailsSend a textYou know that moment when a new sound hits and your brain says, “Wait, why hasn’t this existed forever?” That was us discovering country metal. We stumbled into Cody Parks and The Dirty South and found a blend that keeps country’s storytelling soul while borrowing the horsepower of 80s and 90s metal. Think big hooks, bigger riffs, and lyrics that still smell like dirt roads and late nights.We walk through how this band built a lane—starting with sharp, respectful covers and mashups before landing fully original tracks that feel road...
2026-01-2243 minThe MT Alternative PodcastSeason Three, Porch Rain, Fresh ChaosSend a textThe rain is steady, the porch is alive, and season three kicks off with our favorite kind of chaos: honest laughs, sharp pivots, and a plan to make this the most personal run yet. We start with football—bye weeks, “easy” schedules, and the odd hangover of overseas games—then acknowledge the truth every fan knows: you still have to win the ones in front of you. From wildcard predictions to those late-night Sunday kickoffs that ruin Monday mornings, the NFL talk sets a fast, familiar cadence.Then we widen the lens. Between...
2026-01-1651 minThe MT Alternative PodcastWe Race Through The Final Three Years Of The Eighties And Admit We Still Can’t Remember What Happened WhenSend a textThree years. Zero restraint. We dive headfirst into 1987, 1988, and 1989—the final rumble of the Eighties—where U2, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, and N.W.A battled for airtime while movies like Die Hard, Batman, and When Harry Met Sally reset what a blockbuster could be. It’s a season finale recorded on a strangely warm Christmas Eve porch in North Carolina, complete with the usual laughter, side quests, and uncomfortable truths about who really bought those neon cheese balls.We sort through the top albums and singles that dominate...
2026-01-0156 minThe MT Alternative PodcastHoliday Chaos, Cozy LaughsSend a textHoliday cheer meets porch-chaos honesty as we light up the season with sunshine, BBQ talk, and the kind of tangents only two old friends can justify. We kick off with Rupert’s wry preamble, then slide straight into football plans, the fallout from a “takeover” that left our studio sticky and suspicious, and the comfort of being off work even when you know the restart will hurt. Warm weather doesn’t kill the spirit; it just changes the soundtrack.Music and movies become our map. We swap favorites from The Little Drummer Boy to N...
2025-12-2854 minThe MT Alternative PodcastPip And Squeak Hijack The Holidays With Zero Planning And Maximum MischiefSend a textWhat happens when two holiday agents of chaos barricade a studio and decide to host their own “festive special”? We crank the mics, ditch the plan, and turn December into a glittering avalanche of bits, banter, and questionable wisdom. It’s a rogue broadcast where the only rules are “don’t press the big red button” and “we already pressed it.”We charge through the season’s soft spots with reckless cheer: fruitcake as a friendship test, tinsel as household glitter you never escape, and eggnog as both beverage and moral gamble. The invite drama g...
2025-12-2455 minThe MT Alternative PodcastTwo Hosts Walk Into 1986 And Immediately Get DistractedSend a textStep into 1986, where the radio blasted arena anthems, the movies minted icons, and neon felt like a state of mind. We rewind the year with a blend of laughs and real talk: the rock that ruled car stereos, the pop and R&B that defined slow dances, and the synth‑pop curios that vanished as quickly as they arrived. From Bon Jovi singalongs to Whitney’s first ascents, we map the soundtrack that made malls, gymnasiums, and Friday nights feel electric.The screen was just as loud. Top Gun turned flight suits into...
2025-12-0447 minThe MT Alternative PodcastTwo Friends Try To Explain 1985 Without Getting Distracted By Dogs Or FootballSend a textCue the tape deck and roll down the windows—we’re time-traveling to 1985, when MTV crowned songs with visuals, stadium choruses rattled bleachers, and one year managed to pack in more pop culture whiplash than most decades. We kick off with the hits that won the airwaves—A-ha’s pencil-sketched rocket, Madonna’s icon-making trifecta, Tears for Fears’ velvet angst, and Dire Straits’ sly jab at the star factory—then dig into why some anthems still get misread. If you’ve ever belted “Born in the U.S.A.” without hearing the verses, this conversation is for yo...
2025-11-2850 minThe MT Alternative Podcast"1984: One Year, Two Clueless Hosts"Send a textThe porch is open, the speakers are warm, and 1984 rolls in like a storm you’re happy to stand under. We dive straight into the music that defined a generation and argue the big stuff with a grin: can someone be country’s “king” without writing most of their songs, or does a lived-in voice beat a pen every time? From Van Halen’s synth-charged swagger to Metallica’s midnight thunder, from Prince’s electric sermons to The Smiths and Echo and the Bunnymen crafting shadows you can sing, we map a year where genres collide...
2025-11-2050 minThe MT Alternative PodcastTwo Friends Rewind To 1983 And Connect The Dots Between MTV, Blockbusters, And Sports LegendsSend a textNeon lights. Big hair. Bigger hooks. We crank the dial back to 1983 and trace how a single year rewired music, movies, TV, sports, and even what we wore on our wrists. From Michael Jackson’s chart dominance and Madonna’s arrival to Prince’s sleek menace and The Police at full polish, we pull on the threads that MTV stitched into identity. Metal slammed through the door with Quiet Riot and Dio, New Order and The Cure made synths feel human, and Run‑DMC and Grandmaster Flash gave hip hop its next gear. Southern rock kep...
2025-11-1348 minThe MT Alternative Podcast"1982 Rewind"Send a textA year can change everything, and 1982 proved it. We crack open the moment when MTV turned music into moving pictures, fashion into a stage, and hits into cultural events. From front-porch laughs to deep dives, we map how Thriller rewrote pop’s playbook, why Eddie Van Halen’s Beat It solo made genre walls crumble, and how Toto’s studio sheen, Prince’s swagger, and Survivor’s training montage forever reshaped the soundtrack of daily life.The stories don’t stop at the stereo. We revisit a film slate that still defines taste: ET’s...
2025-11-0745 minThe MT Alternative PodcastTwo Guys, One Year, Zero Attention SpansSend a textWhat if one year could explain why your playlists, movie nights, and game obsessions still look the way they do? We crank back to 1981, where synths collided with stadium guitars, country hit its stride, and MTV turned music into a visual habit. From the Stones’ swagger and Journey’s eternal chorus to Human League’s neon pulse and Ozzy’s riff machine, we trace the tracks that built a generation’s soundtrack—plus the deep cuts that still deserve more love.Along the way, we keep it real and personal: porch chairs, road trips...
2025-10-2945 min2025-10-1052 minThe MT Alternative Podcast"Living in '79: The Soundtrack of Chaos"Send a text1979 was the year music changed forever. The spectacular death of disco at Chicago's Comiskey Park, where fans rioted and burned records on the field, marked a cultural turning point that Mike and Tom explore with both historical insight and personal memories.Against the backdrop of disco's demise, rock music reached remarkable creative heights. Pink Floyd's "The Wall," AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," and Led Zeppelin's final album "In Through the Out Door" all dropped in this pivotal year. The podcast dives into how these monumental releases shaped not just 1979, but set the...
2025-09-2550 minThe MT Alternative Podcast"Grease, Glitter, and Guitars- Welcome to the music of 1978"Send a textStep into a time machine as Mike and Tom transport you back to 1978 – a year when disco ruled the airwaves, rock was evolving, and both hosts were navigating their youth at ages 11 and 15. This nostalgic deep dive isn't just about the music; it's about how these songs became the soundtrack to their formative years.The duo meticulously walks through Billboard's Top 40 hits from 1978, sparking memories and playful debates along the way. From the Bee Gees' disco dominance with "Stayin' Alive" to Queen's "Fat Bottom Girls" (which Mike still enthusiastically sings at work), ea...
2025-09-1038 minThe MT Alternative PodcastThe Warning's Thunder at The RitzSend a textTake a wild ride through rock history and roadside adventures as Mike and Tom deliver another unpredictable episode filled with concert tales and travel mishaps.Mike's musical heart is set ablaze after witnessing The Warning—three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico—deliver a face-melting performance at The Ritz in Raleigh. His VIP experience (which he didn't even realize he had purchased) granted him early access, signed memorabilia, and encounters with possibly the greatest bartender in North Carolina. Mike dives deep into the band's remarkable origin story: how these three sisters began playing instruments befo...
2025-08-2145 minThe MT Alternative PodcastThe Prince of Darkness: Remembering Ozzy OsbourneSend a textMike and Tom pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his extraordinary journey from Black Sabbath pioneer to solo superstar and cultural icon. They explore the musical evolution, personal struggles, and unforgettable legacy of the Prince of Darkness who defied expectations and transformed heavy metal.• From working-class Birmingham to pioneering heavy metal with Black Sabbath in the late 1960s• The creation of landmark albums like Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master of Reality that defined the metal genre• Ozzy's remarkable comeback after being fired from Black Sabbath, launching an even m...
2025-07-3043 minThe MT Alternative PodcastPolyester Wonderland: 1977's Cultural Milestones and MusicSend a textSupport the show
2025-07-171h 13The MT Alternative PodcastWhen America Turned 200: The Soundtrack of a NationSend a textStep into a time machine to 1976, when America celebrated its bicentennial, bell-bottoms were wide, and the musical landscape was experiencing a revolution unlike any other. This vibrant year saw rock music expanding to fill stadiums while punk kicked down the establishment's door and disco seduced reluctant dancers across the country.Mike and Tom share their personal connections to this transformative year with palpable enthusiasm, exploring how Boston's groundbreaking debut album, Queen's operatic masterpiece "Bohemian Rhapsody," and the Eagles' mysterious "Hotel California" created the soundtrack to their formative years. Their genuine excitement bubbles...
2025-07-021h 10The MT Alternative PodcastBell-Bottoms and Ballroom Blitz: A Journey Back to 1975Send a textStep into a world where bell-bottoms were the height of fashion, rock music blared from 8-track players, and not a single person worried about gluten. Mike and Tom, your guides through this time-warped musical landscape, transport you back to 1975 – a pivotal year that shaped not just music, but an entire generation's cultural identity.The hosts share deeply personal connections to the year's biggest hits. Tom reveals how the Eagles' "Best of My Love" takes him back to childhood days learning to operate a combine harvester, while Mike recalls how Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" bl...
2025-06-191h 06The MT Alternative Podcast1974: Time-Traveling Through Music's Transitional YearSend a textStep into a time machine with Mike and Tom as they transport you back to 1974 – that fascinating transitional year when music was caught between the fading echoes of counterculture and the emerging sounds that would define the late 70s.What exactly is a "post-hippie hangover"? It's the perfect description for 1974's musical landscape, where rock was splintering into countless subgenres while soul evolved and disco's first sparkles appeared on the horizon. The guys expertly navigate through the year's defining sounds – from Led Zeppelin's peak touring years to Queen's breakthrough with "Killer Queen," from...
2025-06-041h 09The MT Alternative PodcastMusic of 1973: Memory LaneSend a textStep into the musical time machine as Mike and Tom explore the soundtrack of 1973 – a year when rock anthems, soul classics, and unforgettable ballads dominated the airwaves. What began as casual workplace conversations about beloved songs has transformed into a passionate deep dive through the year's defining hits.From Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" to Gladys Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia," the hosts offer fascinating insights and personal memories triggered by these timeless classics. The episode reveals surprising discoveries about familiar tunes – songs they've loved for years but never knew the titles of, or b...
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