This Is The Mix

This week, I'm joined by the co-host of I've Been Meaning To Listen To That, Sean Wilkinson (@t1_sean), to discuss his high school mix. With some movie-inspired songs, this mix is way cooler than anything I could have put together in high school. We talk about music festivals, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and being a pit person. Plus, there's some Elliott Smith, Lady Gaga, MGMT, Mumford & Sons, and Sigur Rós. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

My friend Ashley Stauber (@ashleystauber) has made a real good high school mix for us to listen to this week. Some would say it's a moment, and it's filled with lots of mini moments. For instance, Blink-182, Garden State, boy band fanfictions, and Canadian boyfriends were all moments. We also discuss The Ataris, AFI, Guster, The Get Up Kids, MxPx, and Something Corporate. Plus, the song "California" was a big moment! Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

My guest this week is my friend, Will Hines (@williebhines), and he's made a super fun '80s high school mix. There's some 1950s inspiration, but there's also just some classic '80s artists like Madonna, Prince, Billy Joel, Duran Duran, and Wham! We discuss whether or not making someone a mix is selfish, and where we discover new music. There's also both Elvis Presley and Elvis Costello. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Co-host of the I've Been Meaning to Listen To That podcast, Andrew Ambrose Lee (@aundrewalee), has made us this high school mix this week. It's full of unrequited love songs and sappy, little love boys like Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino, Kid Cudi, and Dave Matthews Band. We also talk about where we were when the "Imma let you finish" moment happened and Andrew does his great John Mulaney impression. There's also some Kanye West, Eminem, The Beatles, and even Kermit the Frog. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, Miranda Rae Hart (@mirandauhhartheartsyou) has put together a "mushy" playlist of songs she listened to in high school. We talk about high school relationships, Michael Cera movies, and Twilight. On Miranda's mix there's a little Kid Cudi, Vampire Weekend, Dave Matthews Band, MGMT, and Natalie Imbruglia. We also discuss how Miranda just missed being in her own version of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I've got my friend and co-host of the Baywatch Watch podcast, Charlie Mihelich (@mihelicopter), to talk about his high school mix. We talk about his different musical phases of high school, bands we both love, and how big of a year 2003 was for music. Also, there's a Yellowcard song, so this mix already wins! With a little Dashboard Confessional, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, and Something Corporate, this mix has it all. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by one of my best friends, Dennis Curlett (@futuremedennisc), to talk about his college mix. We talk about how Dennis didn't really start listening to music till college, and how movies were more influential. Also, we reveal where the term "stan" comes from. With a little Weezer, The Cranberries, Nelly, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, and Eminem, this mix has tons of nostalgic 2000s pop hits. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Woohoo! It's a special episode this week, because I've got my mom, Barbara Chapman, as a guest. She's put together a super nostalgic mix of songs she listened to in high school, and it's like my very own Guardians of the Galaxy mix. There's a little bit of Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Don McLean, Steely Dan, Neil Young, and The Guess Who (not to be mistaken for The Who). My mom talks about her cool Mustang car, an Elton John/Billy Joel concert, and what it was like before mixtapes. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, my friend Anna Mejorada (@love_lee52) has made a mix that's super chill. It's the kind of mix that a high schooler who's never been in love would listen to as they imagine what it's like to be sad and in love. It has a little bit of Annie Lennox, Damian Rice, The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Dashboard Confessional, Tim McGraw, and Guster on it. By the way, we've decided to become big Guster fans and watch every episode of The X-Files. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Co-host of We Stan Together, Lauren Brickman (@laurenabrickman), has put together a very special Brix Mix from high school for us to talk about this week. It's full of Oklahoma bands and rock musicals. Lauren even talks about how she was a Hedwig and the Angry Inch groupie in high school. There's a little bit of The Flaming Lips, Ween, Hole, Prince, Vanessa Carlton, and of course, Kelly Clarkson. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix. Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Co-host of We Stan Together, Caitlin Bitzegaio (@caitorade), joins me to discuss her high school mix. We talk about how some of these songs you'd definitely hear at a field hockey tournament, or used as a solo song at a dance competition. There's a little bit of Fiona Apple, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Rent. We also tackle the hard question of which one is better Sister Act or Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. *Spoiler Alert* There is no wrong answer. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Funny lady about town, Liz Reichelt (@lizreichelt), joins me this week to discuss her mix that perfectly captures that high school feeling. We talk about being the main character in our story (or the side character) and listening to "cool" music to be friends with the "cool" people. There's a little bit of The Killers, Macy Gray, Radiohead, and Dashboard Confessional with "VINDICATED"! Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Warning! This high school mix that Cory Webster (@corywebster) put together will make you want to drive fast in your car. It's filled with bands like The Killers, The Strokes, My Chemical Romance, and Wolfmother, who we find out are also great bands for dancing to. Not only do we talk about high school and music, but we started a campaign to #BringWawaWest. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Friend and comedian, Joe DiBella (@joedibella), made me a college mix this week that's full of super groups and heavy metal. Joe really thought I would not like this mix, but *spoiler alert* I did! We talk about when Joe discovered his music taste, the connection between bands and improv teams, and fun flavored Oreos. Also, Coldplay, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Sigur Rós, and Mr. Bungle. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow  

This week, I'm joined by content creator and good friend Sergio Lopez (@showtimechamaco) who made a high school mix that's filled with butch songs. We talk about Rosie O'Donnell at Disney, MySpace, and rolly backpacks. Sergio's mix also has a Yellowcard song! It's very exciting. Plus, some hits from the Counting Crows, Destiny's Child, and Spice Girls. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Micaela Pettigrew (@elaeuphoria) is my guest this week, and she put together a real throwback mix that'll take you right back to high school. We discuss our love for The Mickey Mouse Club in the '90s, and how much we stan Britney Spears. We also discuss hits from *NSYNC, Dream, Eminem, and Jason Mraz. Also, the iconic "Lady Marmalade" crew. Who could forget? Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

One of my actual best friends from high school, Xio Rivas (@xiobrujx), made our mix for this week, and it's full of fun throwbacks. It has latinx artists like Shakira and Alejandro Sanz, pop divas like Christina Aguilera and Destiny's Child, and songs you definitely danced to at your school's homecoming like "Yeah!" by Usher and "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott. I had the best time taking a trip down memory lane with someone who was actually there. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by my friend Ashley Guillory (@ashleyrguillory) who put together a high school mix filled with songs that have key memories to them. You might recognize some nostalgic faves from bands like Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, & The Killers. We also get into fanfics, Rock Band, and going to concerts as teenagers. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Welcome to part 2 with my guest, Harper Thomson (@harpingabout). This week, Harper's curated us an angst walk mix that is perfect for when you've got a lot of teenage angst and want to go for a dramatic walk around the neighborhood. We discover this mix has a lot of songs from shows like Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, and ER. There's some Sia, Stars, LCD Soundsystem, Sparklehorse, and Death Cab for Cutie (because you have to have Death Cab). Prepare for cinematic builds and lots of feelings. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Harper Thomson (@harpingabout) joins me this week to talk about her getting ready mix from high school. This is perfect for fashion montages and dancing around in your bedroom. We discover this mix has a European influence with artists like Cascada, Basshunter, Ida Maria, and The Wombats, but there's also classic American artists like Kelly Clarkson, MGMT, Adam Lambert, and Panic! At The Disco. Pretty much, it has everything that will make you want to get up and dance to. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Nikki Osborne (@nikki0h) joins me this week to share her super cool high school mix. Pulled straight from some actual mix CDs in her collection, this dance mix is chill, funky, and all together fun. With artists like David Bowie, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Stevie Wonder, the Violent Femmes, and Ashlee Simpson, it has a little bit of everything. Honestly, Nikki needs a job curating soundtracks for movies. Hollywood, are you listening? Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by mixtape guru Brady O'Callahan (@bradyocallahan) to talk about his cool high school mix. From exchanges to mixtape a month newsletters, Brady knows how to curate a perfect playlist. We talk about long song titles, juggling, and discovering bands no one's heard of before. There's a little The Goo Goo Dolls, Death Cab for Cutie, Girl Talk, and Of Montreal on this list. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. Subscribe to Brady's mixtape a month here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

I'm joined by Cara Meyers (@carameyers) this week to talk about her high school mix. It's a perfect blend of songs she only listened to because of boys she liked in high school and dirty songs about putting things in your mouth. As a Chicago native, she also has hometown artists like Kanye West and Fall Out Boy. Listen to us discuss O.A.R., Ja Rule, Nelly, and my favorite band, Yellowcard. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by the hilarious and wonderful Julianne Cross (@juliannecross) to talk about her high school mix. This feels like a rom-com mix with 100% female vocalists like Britney Spears, Lisa Loeb, Destiny's Child, and Jewel. We talk about feeling feelings, Leonardo DiCaprio, and what your Spice World section of the bus would look like. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Oscar Montoya (@ozzymo) joins me this week to talk about his high school mix. High school Oscar was straight edge, cool, and would have put artists like Bif Naked, Godsmack, Ani DiFranco, and The Offspring on a CD for his girlfriend. Oscar now is a very different person. We talk about music videos, lyrical dance solos, and albums with only one good song on them. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here and watch the music videos here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

Calling all wobblin' goblins and basic witches! It's the spooky season, so who better to create a mix for this week than the Hallow-queen herself, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner (@ltbcomedy). We discuss one of the best Halloween mixes with nostalgic classics and psychobilly vibes. There is a mix of The Cramps, Outkast, Alice Cooper, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. If you're looking to get into the spirit of the season, this is a mix for you. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by my friend Zach Olsen (@realzacholsen) who put together a high school mix of punk, ska, rap, and British rock music that blends together like a rainbow. We talk about California musicians like Operation Ivy, NOFX, Weezer, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Rage Against The Machine. Zach also discovers that "Black Hole Sun" sounds like his name. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

My friend Clark Canez (@otherclarksy) puts together our mix for this week, and it sounds like a well-curated movie soundtrack or something Rory would listen to in Gilmore Girls. With New Order, James Brown, The B-52's, and Outkast, this mix has a fun mix of cool songs. I learn that if I knew Clark in high school, he would have judged my music taste, and also, his real name is not Clark. WHAT?! Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, I'm joined by mixtape queen, Coop Foster (@this_is_coop), to talk about her high school mix that she would listen to if she was cleaning her room. We talk Madonna, Bay Area artists, and the Romeo + Juliet movie soundtrack. Plus, we get into our (or just my) Tupac and Biggie conspiracy theories. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

THE Riley Westling (@rileywestling) puts together our mix for this week, and it's full of Beyonce, Jessie J, Taylor Swift, and Mamma Mia! Riley went to two different high schools, and his playlist accurately reflects that change. We talk about Riley's choice for a VH1 Divas Live, our love of Glee, and how Riley knows all the dance moves to Beyonce's Homecoming. Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This week, Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), serves us a mix that's full of Christian influence, female singers, and American Idol contestants. We talk about Destiny's Child, Kelly Clarkson, Switchfoot, and how Alyssa was basically Mandy Moore's character in A Walk To Remember. Promise us you won't fall in love. Though, it's going to be hard, because who doesn't love Alyssa? Let me know what you're listening to @thisisthemix.  Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

For this first teaser episode, I decided to go through one of my actual mix CDs from high school — The Boys That Broke My Heart. Oh boy, was I an emotional kid. I go through the tracks and briefly explain why I put each song on the CD, while revealing way more about myself than I intended. Let me know what songs you would have put on your unrequited love mixtape! Listen to the mix here. — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Apple Podcasts: Subscribe Spotify: Follow

This Is The Mix is a weekly podcast, where I have my friends and comedians try to recreate actually mixes they would have put together in high school. Then, we talk about what they were like back in the day, and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane.  — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter