8 Tracks, Cassettes and Stereos

Episode 85 - Tape Deck Talk, Debates about Lead Singers, White Wale Albums and Noah Kahan's new Album "The Great Divide"

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, we have a fully loaded THROWBACK show for the fans, headlined by a great "Tape Deck Talk" segment as a treat for long time loyal listeners. We discuss a range of topics, including debating lead singers of bands, NHL goal songs, white wale albums and time travel as well. We also have a great "Music Current Events" segment that touches on a big payday for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Noah Kahan's new album/recent SNL performance. In addition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with another great "Groove of the Week Recap" and "On This Day in Music History" segment. Nick and Mike round it out with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Dexys Midnight Runners' "Too-Rye-Ay" and Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin III". You can find every episode of this show here on Spotify, and Apple Podcast with new episodes dropping every other Friday.

Episode 84 - Trading Places, Track List Takedown: One Hit Wonders, Live Nation/Ticketmaster Case Developments and Music Current Events

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another great episode for you all, and this week they are trading places with Mike hosting the show and Nick sliding into the sidecar. The boys have some laughs navigating the other's roles, even if its just for one episode. We also have another "Track List Takedown" segment as the boys run down their Top 5 One Hit Wonders of All-time. Whether its the songs of Ah-Ha or Tommy Tutone, these jams hold a special place in music history so get ready to run through your favorite hits with us. As is tradition, Nick has the usual shenanigans cooked up with two great "Groove of the Week" recaps and as well as a FULLY LOADED "On This Day in Music History" segment. The boys also run through Music Current Events which includes the latest in the DOJ case against the hated Live Nation/Ticketmaster. Mike rounds out the show with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Genesis' "Genesis" and Bob Dylan/The Band's "Before The Flood" . You can find every episode of this show here on Spotify, and Apple Podcast with new episodes dropping every other Friday

Episode 83 - "Man on the Run" Documentary Review, Paul McCartney and Wings Deep Dives, Rock 'N Roll HOF 2026 Inductee List

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have an another great show for the people, headlined by another documentary review! We have been listening to a lot of music by Paul McCartney and Wings and as such, are reviewing McCartney's newest documentary about the band: "Man on the Run". The film chronicles McCartney's life after the break-up of the Beatles and the eventual formation of his new band: Wings! We discuss the highlights, why Wings deserves more attention as a great 70s band as well as all the new facts they learned about the group. If you're a Paul McCartney or Beatles fan, I'm sure you will enjoy! In addition, our favorite organization, The Rock 'N Roll HOF, recently announced their 2026 inductees and maybe for the first time in podcast history, we say something positive about them! We discuss the current year inductees and celebrate those such as Phil Collins who have waited a long time for this great honor. Mike runs through his two favorite segments and the usual shenanigans with another great "On This Day in Music History" segment and two new "Groove of the Week" recaps, naturally they are Wings' songs. Nick rounds it out with two great "Vinyl Friday" recaps for the people including Fleetwood Mac's "Fleetwood Mac" and Paul Simon's "Graceland". You can find every episode of this show here on Spotify, and Apple Podcast with new episodes dropping every other Friday

Episode 82 - Track List Takedown: Love Ballads, Foreigner Concert Recap, Music Current Events,

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another great episode for you all, headlined by another "Track List Take Down" segment as the boys run down their Top 10 Love Ballads/Power Ballads. Break out your best Bon Jovi and 90s Aerosmith impressions and join the boys as they rattle off their favorite power ballads that will get you air guitaring with tears streaming down your cheeks. Mike also recaps his Spring Break Trip to San Diego to see Foreigner on the heels of their 2025 induction into the Rock 'N Roll HOF. As is tradition, Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with two great "Groove of the Week" recaps and as well as a "On This Day in Music History" segment. The boys also run through Music Current Events which includes upcoming new albums coming out in 2026 and Celine Dion's return to the concert stage this summer. They round out the show with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of The Moon" (shout-out our full review on Episode 25) and The Eagles' "Eagles Live" . You can find every episode of this show here on Spotify, and Apple Podcast with new episodes dropping every other Friday

Episode 81 - 3 Year Anniversary of 8 Tracks, Tracklist Takedown - Top 10 AC/DC Songs, Groove of the Week

This week on the 8 Tracks podcast, the boys have another great episode for you all as we celebrate 3 YEARS of the 8 Tracks podcast. We take a trip down memory lane as we remember our Top 5 moments of our first three years and hopefully many more. From all our great Snake Drafts to legendary concerts and everything in between, take a trip with us as we remember our great times! In addition, we are bringing back the "Track List Take Down" segment as the boys run down their Top 10 AC/DC songs. Though we touched on this int he last episode, we wanted to iron out our full lists which I think will surprise everyone for a loop. Mike has the usual shenanigans cooked up with two great "Groove of the Week" recaps and another great "This Day in Music History" segment. The boys round it out the show with a few Vinyl Friday Recaps including Elton John's "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player" and Boston's "Boston" (shout-out to our Pilot Episode!). You can find every episode of this show here on Spotify, and Apple Podcast with new episodes dropping every other Friday