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A podcast about life through the lens of music. Hosted by Jay Mac and Sam Wade.

Two Tape Decks Podcast


    • Feb 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES


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    B-Sides #33 Free Matrix Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 4:47


    Jay Mac discovers the benefits of wearing a trench coat to a certain movie franchise.

    Ep. 53 Let It Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 51:24


    Jay and Sam play "Green Doorway", a song from Tomorrow Never Knows next EP(coming soon). Plus, they give their perspective on The Beatles "Get Back" documentary.

    B-Sides #32 Elvis And The Rolling Stones Song Swap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 4:17


    What if Elvis and the Stones covered each other's songs? With Jean and Jena Haffner of The Record Exchange in St. Louis.

    Ep. 52 The Record Exchange (w/ Jean and Jena Haffner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 31:01


    Jay Mac and Sam welcome Jean and Jena Haffner of the iconic St. Louis record shop, The Record Exchange. They discuss how Jean got into the business and hear some behind the scene stories from nearly 45 years in the business. Recorded Nov. 7 2021

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    B-Side #31 Kazoo Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 5:31


    George Lucas makes an odd request. With David M. Treadway.

    Ep. 51 Film Scores (w/ David M. Treadway)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 46:09


    Jay Mac and Sam welcome writer, actor and director David M. Treadway to the show to chat about film scores and the relationship between composer and director.

    B-Sides #30 Vigilante Superhero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 6:24


    You discover that your neighbor is a vigilante superhero. Now what? With Ben Wade.

    Ep. 50 Fireside Tales: A Halloween Special (w/ Jared Oliver)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 47:52


    Jay Mac and Sam gather around the campfire with return guest Jared Oliver for a very special Halloween episode full of ghost stories, spooky scenarios and funny conversation. Featuring an original score by Sam Wade.

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    B-Sides #29 Gandalf's Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 6:34


    The Fellowship of the Ring confronts Gandalf on a touchy subject.

    Ep. 49 Hey! That's My Song! (w/ Ben Wade)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 30:11


    Ben Wade joins Sam and Jay as they listen to several examples of popular songs being copied or outright stolen from other artists.

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    B-Sides #28 Shotgun Sleepover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 8:02


    How far would you be willing to go to defend your band's rehearsal space?

    Ep. 48 Centerpiece Guitarists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 32:07


    Jay and Sam discuss great guitar players that you could build a band around.

    B-Sides #27 Luke Skywalker And Han Solo Bar Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 6:29


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    Ep. 47 Dear Genre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 35:14


    Jay Mac and Sam welcome Andre Cataldo of Dear Genre on the show to talk about his new single "Body Of Water" released on Oct 1. They also dive into the origins of the band name, his writing process and plans for the future. Featuring the songs "Body Of Water" and "Shoot The Freak"

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    B-Sides #26 The Young Shredder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 3:14


    An amazing, young guitarist shows off his skills!

    Ep. 46 ALBUMS: So Long Ago The Garden by Larry Norman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 34:07


    Jay Mac and Sam discuss the classic rock record So Long Ago The Garden by controversial artist Larry Norman. Though not a widely known album today, it still has something great to offer nearly 50 years after its original release on MGM Records in 1973.

    B-Sides #25 The Survivor Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 9:00


    Jay and Sam wonder how they would hold up on the long-running television show "Survivor".

    Ep. 45 Willie Edward Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 34:33


    Sam and Jay Mac welcome songwriter Willie Edward Smith to the show to talk about inspiration and songwriting process.

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    B-Sides #24 Baldness Vs Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 8:50


    Your hosts discuss a potential cure for baldness with one small side effect. With Joel Dodson.

    Ep. 44 Going Solo (Artists Who Broke Away From The Band)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 29:03


    Jay Mac and Sam talk about artists that broke away from their bands to go solo.

    B-Sides #23 Fifty Years Forward Or Backward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 7:38


    Jay and Sam discuss a time-travel scenario.

    Ep. 43 Producing Sam Wade's Tributaries (w/ Joel Dodson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 55:48


    In a special episode, Jay Mac and Sam welcome back musician and producer, Joel Dodson to discuss the making of 'Tributaries' (the new full-length record by Sam Wade). They go behind the scenes including comparisons of song demos to final versions plus the discuss the inspiration and influences that shaped the sounds. Featuring the songs "Confession", "Save My Soul", "Edge Of Town" and "Morning Star" from 'Tributaries'. Hear the full album on all major streaming services.

    B-Sides #22 King Kong Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 6:50


    A plot hole in a classic movie is pondered. With Ryan Taylor of Yeah Huh.

    Ep. 42 Backmasking and Hidden Messages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 32:25


    Are there secret messages buried in popular music? Listen in as Sam and Jay find several potential examples in songs you hear almost every day.

    B-Sides #21 Alien Abductee Uncle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 5:51


    How would you handle an uncle who constantly told everyone that he'd been abducted by aliens? With Emilio and Patrick from the band Occults.

    Ep. 41 Ryan Taylor of Yeah Huh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 34:00


    Sam and Jay Mac welcome Ryan Taylor of North Texas rock band Yeah Huh to show to talk about songwriting, performing and catching lightning in a bottle while recording. Featuring the single "Head Voice" by Yeah Huh.

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    B-Sides #20 Elvis And The Goofballs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 5:50


    Jay, Sam and David Sangster discuss an imaginary party at Graceland involving Elvis and a risky dare.

    Ep. 40 Riding the Dark Wave (w/ Occults)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 35:39


    Sam and Jay Mac welcome Patrick Lawrence and Emilio Hernadez of Post-Punk/Shoegaze duo Occults to talk about their new single, the origins of their band name and producing music remotely. Featuring the single "Physical" by Occults.

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    B-Sides #19 The Evening Intruder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 6:21


    Sam drops a frightening scenario on Jay Mac!

    Ep. 39 David Sangster (Life, Music And Parkinsons Disease)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 32:44


    Listen as Sam and Jay have a conversation with David Sangster about life as a musician with Parkinson's disease and his work as an advocate for others living with PD.

    B-Sides #18 Vampire Or Werewolf?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 8:29


    Jay Mac and Sam discuss the pros and cons of being either a vampire or a werewolf.

    Ep. 38 ICONS: Tom Petty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 38:44


    In another installment of ICONS, Jay Mac and Sam chat about the legendary Tom Petty.

    B-Sides #17 The Suspicious Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 6:46


    Jay Mac imagines snooping on a neighbor with some shady behavior. With Ross Christopher.

    Ep. 37 Ross Christopher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 35:37


    Sam and Jay Mac welcome composer, singer-songwriter and producer Ross Christopher to the show to discuss his process and new ventures into ambient music. Featuring the single "They Are My Love" by Ross Christopher.

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    B-Sides #16 Beatles In A Lifeboat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 3:23


    Jay and Sam discuss a scenario involving the Fab Four in a survival situation.

    Ep. 36 Trippy Myths of Rock and Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 38:01


    This week Jay Mac and Sam explore the idea of Rock mythology including Robert Johnson's deal with the devil, the Paul Is Dead legend, the heavy metal antics of Ozzy Osbourne and others.

    B-Sides #15 Hulk Hogan vs. The Chimp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 5:08


    Jay Mac and Sam imagine what would happen if legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan took on a full grown chimpanzee. With Sue Paine Luther.

    Ep. 35 Sue Paine Luther (Chasing Inspiration)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 37:01


    Emerging singer-songwriter, Sue Paine Luther joins Jay Mac and Sam to discuss her new single and chasing inspiration during the songwriting process. Featuring the single "Waking Dawn" by Sue Paine Luther.

    B-Sides #14 Sasquatch Summons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 5:09


    Jay Mac imagines a bizarre scenario involving a sasquatch. With Jimmy and Eli Britton.

    Ep. 34 ICONS: Radiohead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 45:37


    In our continuing special series, ICONS, Sam and Jay Mac welcome special guests Jimmy Britton and Eli Britton to dive into the monolith band Radiohead.

    B-Sides #13 Robert Plant vs. Freddy Mercury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 5:04


    Jay, Sam and special guest Ben Wade compare two of rock and roll's great front men.

    Ep. 33 Rock And Roll Siblings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 32:36


    Jay Mac and Sam welcome back to the show Ben Wade to highlight several bands that feature siblings.

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    B-Sides #12 Scary Childhood Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 6:02


    Sam and Jay share two movies that scared them as kids.

    Ep. 32 Rock And Roll Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 29:29


    Sam and Jay talk about their favorite rock and roll movies.

    B-Sides #11 The Gangster Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 4:31


    Jay asks Sam and Talker Fields how they would react to a former member of the Mafia moving in next door.

    Ep. 31 Talker Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 37:28


    Talker Fields joins Sam and Jay Mac to discuss his new EP, songwriting, production and being brave with your creativity. Featuring the single "Purple Stains" by Talker Fields.

    B-Sides #10 The Hospital Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 6:26


    Jay and Sam discuss a bizarre scenario involving a syringe wielding doctor.

    Ep. 30 Amazing Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 34:46


    Jay Mac and Sam recall some of their favorite concert going experiences.

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    B-Sides #9 Chernobyl (Resettling The Irradiated Zone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 9:28


    This week on B-Sides, an interesting conversation from the cutting room floor about Chernobyl now.

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    Ep. 29 ICONS: Dolly Parton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 34:18


    In our continuing special series, ICONS, we chat about the one and only Dolly Parton. With over 5 decades in music and the awards and hit singles to prove it, Dolly has been cemented as a national treasure and music icon.

    B-Sides! #8 The Saloon Scenario (Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 5:24


    Jay sets up an Old West scenario involving two legends of country music. With Rachael Leycroft

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