{"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":"The Sound of Shinedown: Barry Kerch & Eric Bass on Reinvention, Resilience & the Future","slug":"the-sound-of-shinedown-barry-kerch-eric-bass-on-reinvention-resilience-the-future","published_at":"2025-12-28T22:58:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905/the-sound-of-shinedown-barry-kerch-eric-bass-on-reinvention-resilience-the-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/my-weekly-mixtape/2393144","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/360630/2393144/my-weekly-mixtape/2025_12_15_23_52_51_5f462a3a-222c-425d-a930-806a67e80c68.mp3","summary":"This week, I’m revisiting two of the year’s biggest interviews with Shinedown’s Barry Kerch and Eric Bass — offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of modern rock’s most enduring and innovative bands. First, Barry Kerch opens up about Shinedown’s evolving sound over the past two decades, their approach to crafting unforgettable live setlists, and the stories behind the band’s 2025 singles “Dance, Kid, Dance” and “Three Six Five.” He also shares insight into the emotional power of “A Symptom of Being Human,” Shinedown’s commitment to philanthropy , and what fans can expect from Shinedown 8 , set for release in 2026. Then, Eric Bass takes us inside his creative world — from joining Shinedown during The Sound of Madness era to producing the band’s concept albums Attention Attention and Planet Zero . He also dives into his debut solo concept album I Had A Name , its companion graphic novel , and the stories behind songs like “Mind Control,” “Goodnight Goodnight,” and “Azalia.” Eric also revisits Shinedown’s cover of Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” from The Warner Sound Live Room sessions and the Attention Attention B-side “ANWTD (A New Way To Die).” Plus, in a never-before-heard segment , he reflects on touring with Iron Maiden and KISS , and his first meeting with Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth WVH) . Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering their music for the first time, this exclusive double-feature interview pulls back the curtain on the passion, process, and creativity driving one of hard rock’s most powerful and resilient acts . 🎙️ 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-m…","meta_description":"This week, I’m revisiting two of the year’s biggest interviews with Shinedown’s Barry Kerch and Eric Bass — offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6734,"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/the-sound-of-shinedown-barry-kerch-eric-bass-on-reinvention-resilience-the-future/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/the-sound-of-shinedown-barry-kerch-eric-bass-on-reinvention-resilience-the-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}