{"podcast":{"title":"My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia","slug":"my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905","podcast_index_feed_id":5972905,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/my-weekly-mixtape/feed.xml","website_url":"https://myweeklymixtape.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/my-weekly-mixtape/podcast_cover_20260622_080612_ca1a202ae2b21195dc5514e68e8da337.jpg","author":"Brian Colburn","episode_count":196,"summary":"The music podcast where every song has a story. Less debate. More connection. My Weekly Mixtape blends curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs that stay with us—bringing together music discovery, storytelling, and nostalgia. Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode explores why songs matter and how they shape our memories, identities, and lives. Through conversations with musicians, industry insiders, and passionate music fans, the show uncovers the stories behind the music we love. From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, country, and indie, My Weekly Mixtape delivers track-by-track deep dives, artist insights, and thoughtfully curated listening experiences inspired by the era when mixtapes told our stories through the songs that defined us. Whether you're discovering new artists or revisiting the songs that shaped you, My Weekly Mixtape invites you to dive deeper into the music you love. New episodes every week.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T06:18:54.995499+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905"},"episode":{"title":"Jake Thistle Talks American Idol, Musical Influences, and the Reality Behind the Competition","slug":"jake-thistle-talks-american-idol-musical-influences-and-the-reality-behind-the-competition","published_at":"2026-03-15T22:45:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905/jake-thistle-talks-american-idol-musical-influences-and-the-reality-behind-the-competition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/my-weekly-mixtape/2619752","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/content.rss.com/episodes/360630/2619752/my-weekly-mixtape/2026_03_11_14_35_10_4a70e161-b67e-446f-8834-6b6bf8785f72.mp3","summary":"This week, I’m joined by American Idol Top 20 contestant and New Jersey artist Jake Thistle to talk about his experience performing on one of television’s biggest music stages . Jake shares what it’s really like behind the scenes of American Idol — from the strategy behind song choices (including his audition take on Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home” ) to the pressure of performing original music in front of the judges and a national audience, as he did with his song “Sleep On Me.” We also dive into his roots in the New Jersey music scene , the artists who helped shape his sound — including Tom Petty and John Hiatt — and the moment he realized music was his path in life . Along the way, we preview his latest single “Alone, Together,” and Jake shares three songs he thinks deserve a spot on your musical radar. Whether you’re already a fan of Jake’s music , an American Idol faithful , or simply curious about the reality behind televised music competitions , this conversation offers a candid look at the journey behind the music . 🎙️ LEARN MORE 🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠ 💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): ⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ 🌐 Connect on Social: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media⁠ 📧 Email the Show / Contact: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact⁠ 👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/","meta_description":"This week, I’m joined by American Idol Top 20 contestant and New Jersey artist Jake Thistle to talk about his experience performing on one of television’s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2181,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905/episodes/jake-thistle-talks-american-idol-musical-influences-and-the-reality-behind-the-competition/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905/jake-thistle-talks-american-idol-musical-influences-and-the-reality-behind-the-competition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}