{"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":"Still Climbing: Tom Keifer of Cinderella Reflects on the Band’s Legacy & His Solo Career","slug":"still-climbing-tom-keifer-of-cinderella-reflects-on-the-band-s-legacy-his-solo-career","published_at":"2026-06-28T23:54:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905/still-climbing-tom-keifer-of-cinderella-reflects-on-the-band-s-legacy-his-solo-career","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/my-weekly-mixtape/2394386","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/content.rss.com/episodes/360630/2394386/my-weekly-mixtape/2026_03_26_20_23_31_23792346-f4ea-4efe-889b-76b493fcff2b.mp3","summary":"This week, we're revisiting my feature-length interview with Tom Keifer , legendary Cinderella frontman, as he reflects on the band's enduring legacy , his acclaimed solo career , and the challenges that nearly ended it . In this in-depth conversation, Tom shares the stories behind his critically acclaimed solo albums The Way Life Goes (2013) and Rise (2019), offering insight into his songwriting process , musical influences , and the transition from Cinderella frontman to solo artist . He also opens up about his long and difficult battle with vocal cord paralysis —a challenge that nearly ended his career —and the determinatio n it took to rebuild his voice and return to the stage . We also dive into the story behind the 2017 re-recording of Cinderella's iconic hit \"Nobody's Fool,\" featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm , along with so much more from across the Cinderella catalog and Tom's ongoing musical journey . Honest , thoughtful , and full of great stories , this conversation is a deep dive into resilience , reinvention , and legacy —or, as Tom would say— one for rock and roll . 🎙️ 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, we're revisiting my feature-length interview with Tom Keifer , legendary Cinderella frontman, as he reflects on the band's enduring legacy , hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1971,"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/still-climbing-tom-keifer-of-cinderella-reflects-on-the-band-s-legacy-his-solo-career/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/still-climbing-tom-keifer-of-cinderella-reflects-on-the-band-s-legacy-his-solo-career.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}