Using mixtapes to help make sense out of this crazy world
Well, it's been a fun ride y'all. This weeks mixtape is made up of "Good-bye" songs. This will be the last episode of Life Is A Mixtape podcast. After three years, it's time to wrap it up. Thanks for listening y'all...so long suckas Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PhLf3txi1AJ0GMFH5l0Tz?si=938dd600948f4f86
This week we look at the history of a little band from Athens. Most of the information on this episode was taken from the new book "The name of the Band is R.E.M." by Peter Ames Carlin and I could not recommend reading it more. I loved it. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sEeB7LdkPldhVD1f590PN?si=877855dfb84648ff
This week's mixtape is made up of songs from bands with animal names. Give us a follow on BlueSky - search "lifeisamixtape" Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZJ9HJmACf6YJ1oWzO78Oe?si=632a79bf30074931
This week we make a mixtape of songs looking back at the monumental career of Quincy Jones. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6accwcpm7q1P5OGwyoS39y?si=2cf1b41457e043fe
In part 2 of our "ALL OR NOTHING" series, we make a mixtape with songs that have "NOTHING" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sGfDKv4LMg1lfwXzgW3qp?si=885f49177096474a
This week's mixtape is made up of songs with "ALL" in the title. This is the first of a two-part series. Next week...nothing Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/365irpoLsZe9cBydQ2A42a?si=ddf24593d765419d
Changes are on the horizon & this week's mixtape is songs about change. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WQiU3tniIgsDDwDY1ddL5?si=78f78fb6cba447e3
This week we take our second look at the Rolling Stone magazine "Best Songs Ever" list. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zT3dItRkwZgaUfHy2vBGL?si=375191ac67a84e45
Mace came back, and brought his Honey, to make a mixtape of songs with "heaven" & "hell" in the title. We had lots of technical issues during this one so bare with us please. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7a86PMmB5rjJv4hUSCWULW?si=0305f1e8f3df4eff
This week we try something new & randomize the Rolling Stone Magazine list of the 500 best songs ever. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kt1AH1qIa6qiKhFMcZaem?si=65c26312acba44d8
This week's mixtape is made up of songs that have "this", "that" or "other" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DWDff8lDlPNv0wgRJr47h?si=25388944f5ee4471
This week's mixtape is songs that have a name in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0we6ESAiyKZ4TMXzzXPIFh?si=5204ba2d18cc444f
This week's mixtape is made up of songs with "truth" or "lies" in the title (or some variation of these words). Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21E8tCFrtYQZDTuOq8WSnh?si=2be124591dc544c3
Not sure how we haven't done this one yet....this week's mixtape is songs with numbers in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74fbqmXh9vXkYCuYDJRRv5?si=00b699811dba4a0b
This week our friend Mace decided the only way he was going to hear the grunge episode was to drive to Athens and record it himself. Thank you Mace for making the trip down here. It was tons and tons of distorted fun. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NUALXBKdfZUXuaInMicUw?si=7dd42fa0806e4b75
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, this week's mixtape is made up of songs & artist that played Woodstock in 1969 (whether we like it or not). Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vXDlnGVIlCGL4w4LGY5Br?si=e7a4a5b2437244e1
This week's mixtape is made up up from the first 100 videos played on MTV. It also includes my attempt at ranking the 10 best videos in the history of the world (at least my world). Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2c2MsbhgiyWpUFBleWkzFc?si=3c369dd9a5064b85
This week's mixtape is of songs that have "IF", "AND" or "BUT" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61l9rjhcQ8Qs91SgCYpeVm?si=c34c2f2b7a02496a
This week's mixtape is songs for (almost) every event in the 2024 Olympics. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nJxl4KuuiJFl1Je5XXpOd?si=6a4fd8e39aa14ef6
This week's mixtape looks at songs from the 25 best selling albums of all time Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f9RVdqbPT7rRyLNBjpB9M?si=80a709c2af7c478a
This week's mixtape is made up of songs from bands that just can't escape the drama Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4A5DbsDVuJqI2F78WF6fdD?si=6ed7152b8098435d
This week we make a mixtape of songs from some of the best third albums released. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BANOXhH6LyafImMZWHsnq?si=4489ac06667d47da
This week's mixtape is songs from some of the best second albums of all time. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CKQxjDX8BP7GnL367dJWY?si=7502cfe95fa04bc9
This week's mixtape is a collection of songs from some of the best debut albums of all time. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44PUEwxLVLf2Q4Atzeplba?si=a6fdc6d241824055
After Honey & I went to see the Stones Friday night, I thought we needed a mixtape of Rolling Stones history Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49qnkBRyirxKsXa6UxUq2P?si=8db2ddf10963439f
This week's mixtape is songs about jail, prison, & breaking the law Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5OdvqRgoaBBerezbOXEeLz?si=abf91acfaf484ca3
It's a mixtape to help you celebrate Memorial Day Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NMiLEZsEh2FXWbdG07iAJ?si=501c4a82d5084111
This week's mixtape is mental health songs. It's Mental Health Awareness Month....take care of yourself...you are not alone. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zj8hAU6qcIoXerfbsCUQz?si=5cde6860ce034c8a
This week w make a mixtape of the "best of the rest" of the Rolling Stone list of 250 best guitarist Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6y75irS8R9MmxH6Ki2kKO5?si=fcb583b417904708
Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5J5sDF8659dW62NGUGNvKS?si=a268a7cd8efa4d71
This week we make a mixtape of the best selling artist from each state. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jjxsDjwfS6iT1DDHclPcg?si=d42fe0e8f6ce47f4
Flying solo again this week to make a mixtape of songs by bands with four letter names. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Map1br0al7RHaYIV7cmV7?si=7e1fe6460813448f
Tiffany & Russ make a mixtape of songs with "want" or "need" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6acriHOB7OkMXYSXeADg5O?si=2106a6f35fe545a6
Tiffany is back to make of battle of the sexes mixtape with songs that have "man" or "woman" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4a5MlbShsIMzpHfQFNIP9Q?si=e6e44248a9724a30
This week I have a very special guest that definitely kept me on my toes while making this mixtape. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0U4xdvUtGCy5rF9kF1gaNd?si=b44674d5139147a5
Take a look back at what happened the week of March 25 - March, 30 throughout the years. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KNrFQ2O028Ifxy3rrTmCl?si=0e2f486b94384623
It's story time with Russ...it's a sad & depressing tale that needs to be told, about one of the greatest drummers in the history of music. It's the story of Jim Gordon's rise & fall in rock & roll. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OQtCvm5NE05H0iq05VFQ8?si=e2be7d49f14e4175
Tiffany & I struggled through one of my favorite genres to make, what ended up being, one of our best mixtapes. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WNE6AtM8NYTIBvCe0fJ5c?si=2db4e527768043d8
Tiffany & Russ(w/ some help from Karla) make a mixtape with some of their favorite 90s country songs. The decade of country music music that started the deep dark dive into the nonsense that it is now. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7l3Z4nznaBbBNIq3dyT6Oj?si=0e21be96f53f482b
Tiffany got tied up with school work this week, so I'm traveling back in time, by myself, to 1984 Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y42mzCf3FflkEV64BCL8G?si=d661cd742fdc4158
Tiffany & Russ jump in the Time Machine and head back to the year 1997 Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eEwrEkc7ZF0Yfh1fMWbDE?si=b862e6c1cead4b1a
Tiffany & Russ make a mixtape of songs with days of the week in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IQkTAux0KfuryjuJDxU4y?si=6c09d96fab1646b3
WE (get it?) make a mixtape of songs with "we" in the title and Tiffany really put my editing skills to work during this one. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijIFVRJLX9dXSA1QseZjp?si=1627939d605746bd
This week, Tiffany & Russ make a mixtape of songs with "LEFT" & "RIGHT" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16r68litZr0edBFhKvscx2?si=c8a8f4f08503407c
Tiffany finally gets her wish and makes a mixtape of songs that sound alike. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59YSGwoknwU3FK4JzkMd0o?si=62362dd1d9b9426d
Tiffany & Russ are happy & they know it by making a mixtape of songs with hand claps. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UkBvbQEbuL7jfdffv801L?si=0c2a9bbde86243a3
Tiffany & Russ start the new year off with an ABC episode. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74v4WXENSZP3hnc2Pbhds5?si=1bcdfeca3e864626
Tiffany & Russ take a look back at songs released in 2023. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iOQu4iowrlfyLBwIKmsGQ?si=0a4c15f992f94837
Tiffany brings in her hubby, Jeremiah, to make a mixtape of our favorite drum songs. This one could have easily gone on for another couple of hours & might be my new favorite mixtape. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rnECgLU50TUso9Gp9rjKk?si=8b641dc04d924200
Even though I'd rather use tabasco eye drops than listen to Christmas music, Tiffany talks me into making a mixtape of our "favorite" Christmas songs. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74pQBQH0qZVYS2SGulZu1P?si=7711408d443f4149
Tiffany & Russ make a mixtape of songs with "give" in the title. Check out the entire mixtape on Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pwjNJYLQQTI9PDkAMyynp?si=61347fe081264e0a