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Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever confidently belted out a lyric only to find out you were wildly wrong, you’ll feel seen here. We’re back on the porch with wind, neighbors, and the kind of unfiltered catch-up that starts with work, dehydration, and the small victories that actually matter, like finally getting disability and Medicare approvals that take pressure off the family budget. Then we head straight into music stories that stick. One of our favorites is a Clay Walker moment that sounds...

Send us a text The rain is steady, the porch is alive, and season three kicks off with our favorite kind of chaos: honest laughs, sharp pivots, and a plan to make this the most personal run yet. We start with football—bye weeks, “easy” schedules, and the odd hangover of overseas games—then acknowledge the truth every fan knows: you still have to win the ones in front of you. From wildcard predictions to those late-night Sunday kickoffs that ruin Monday mornings, the NFL talk sets a fast, fami...

Send us a text Three years. Zero restraint. We dive headfirst into 1987, 1988, and 1989—the final rumble of the Eighties—where U2, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, and N.W.A battled for airtime while movies like Die Hard, Batman, and When Harry Met Sally reset what a blockbuster could be. It’s a season finale recorded on a strangely warm Christmas Eve porch in North Carolina, complete with the usual laughter, side quests, and uncomfortable truths about who really boug...

Send us a text Step into 1986, where the radio blasted arena anthems, the movies minted icons, and neon felt like a state of mind. We rewind the year with a blend of laughs and real talk: the rock that ruled car stereos, the pop and R&B that defined slow dances, and the synth‑pop curios that vanished as quickly as they arrived. From Bon Jovi singalongs to Whitney’s first ascents, we map the soundtrack that made malls, gymnasiums, and Friday nights feel electric. The screen was just as lo...

Send us a text Cue the tape deck and roll down the windows—we’re time-traveling to 1985, when MTV crowned songs with visuals, stadium choruses rattled bleachers, and one year managed to pack in more pop culture whiplash than most decades. We kick off with the hits that won the airwaves—A-ha’s pencil-sketched rocket, Madonna’s icon-making trifecta, Tears for Fears’ velvet angst, and Dire Straits’ sly jab at the star factory—then dig into why some anthems still get misread. If you’ve ever belte...

Send us a text The porch is open, the speakers are warm, and 1984 rolls in like a storm you’re happy to stand under. We dive straight into the music that defined a generation and argue the big stuff with a grin: can someone be country’s “king” without writing most of their songs, or does a lived-in voice beat a pen every time? From Van Halen’s synth-charged swagger to Metallica’s midnight thunder, from Prince’s electric sermons to The Smiths and Echo and the Bunnymen crafting shadows you can ...

Send us a text Neon lights. Big hair. Bigger hooks. We crank the dial back to 1983 and trace how a single year rewired music, movies, TV, sports, and even what we wore on our wrists. From Michael Jackson’s chart dominance and Madonna’s arrival to Prince’s sleek menace and The Police at full polish, we pull on the threads that MTV stitched into identity. Metal slammed through the door with Quiet Riot and Dio, New Order and The Cure made synths feel human, and Run‑DMC and Grandmaster Flash gave...

Send us a text A year can change everything, and 1982 proved it. We crack open the moment when MTV turned music into moving pictures, fashion into a stage, and hits into cultural events. From front-porch laughs to deep dives, we map how Thriller rewrote pop’s playbook, why Eddie Van Halen’s Beat It solo made genre walls crumble, and how Toto’s studio sheen, Prince’s swagger, and Survivor’s training montage forever reshaped the soundtrack of daily life. The stories don’t stop at the stereo. W...

Send us a text What if one year could explain why your playlists, movie nights, and game obsessions still look the way they do? We crank back to 1981, where synths collided with stadium guitars, country hit its stride, and MTV turned music into a visual habit. From the Stones’ swagger and Journey’s eternal chorus to Human League’s neon pulse and Ozzy’s riff machine, we trace the tracks that built a generation’s soundtrack—plus the deep cuts that still deserve more love. Along the way, we kee...

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Send us a text 1979 was the year music changed forever. The spectacular death of disco at Chicago's Comiskey Park, where fans rioted and burned records on the field, marked a cultural turning point that Mike and Tom explore with both historical insight and personal memories. Against the backdrop of disco's demise, rock music reached remarkable creative heights. Pink Floyd's "The Wall," AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," and Led Zeppelin's final album "In Through the Out Door" all dropped in this piv...

Send us a text Step into a time machine as Mike and Tom transport you back to 1978 – a year when disco ruled the airwaves, rock was evolving, and both hosts were navigating their youth at ages 11 and 15. This nostalgic deep dive isn't just about the music; it's about how these songs became the soundtrack to their formative years. The duo meticulously walks through Billboard's Top 40 hits from 1978, sparking memories and playful debates along the way. From the Bee Gees' disco dominance with "...

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Send us a text Step into a time machine to 1976, when America celebrated its bicentennial, bell-bottoms were wide, and the musical landscape was experiencing a revolution unlike any other. This vibrant year saw rock music expanding to fill stadiums while punk kicked down the establishment's door and disco seduced reluctant dancers across the country. Mike and Tom share their personal connections to this transformative year with palpable enthusiasm, exploring how Boston's groundbreaking debut...

Send us a text Step into a world where bell-bottoms were the height of fashion, rock music blared from 8-track players, and not a single person worried about gluten. Mike and Tom, your guides through this time-warped musical landscape, transport you back to 1975 – a pivotal year that shaped not just music, but an entire generation's cultural identity. The hosts share deeply personal connections to the year's biggest hits. Tom reveals how the Eagles' "Best of My Love" takes him back to childh...

Send us a text Step into a time machine with Mike and Tom as they transport you back to 1974 – that fascinating transitional year when music was caught between the fading echoes of counterculture and the emerging sounds that would define the late 70s. What exactly is a "post-hippie hangover"? It's the perfect description for 1974's musical landscape, where rock was splintering into countless subgenres while soul evolved and disco's first sparkles appeared on the horizon. The guys expertly na...

Send us a text Step into the musical time machine as Mike and Tom explore the soundtrack of 1973 – a year when rock anthems, soul classics, and unforgettable ballads dominated the airwaves. What began as casual workplace conversations about beloved songs has transformed into a passionate deep dive through the year's defining hits. From Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" to Gladys Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia," the hosts offer fascinating insights and personal memories triggered by these ti...

Send us a text What happens when you mix high-potency mushroom gummies, helicopter dangling, and forgotten hits from the 1970s? The latest MT Alternative Podcast delivers all that and more as Mike and Tom embark on another mind-altering journey through random topics and musical nostalgia. The hosts kick things off with their ongoing "scientific experiment" involving mushroom gummies, creating the perfect mindset for their signature tangential conversations. They quickly dive into a passionate r...

Send us a text What happens when you mix comedy, music, and a touch of absurdity? You get another unforgettable episode of the MT Alternative Podcast! Ever wondered if Europeans have a secret love affair with American country music? We kick things off with our signature banter about zippers and camouflage cans before diving headfirst into the peculiar differences between the American and European music scenes. From our love for bands like Dirty Honey to pondering the universal language of music,...

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to trade the explosive fireworks of Florida for a quieter Fourth of July celebration? Mike and Tom share their holiday plans, recounting hilarious and nostalgic stories of past fireworks displays, and even their own misadventures. From the loud neighbors to the quirky traditions like shooting a 12-gauge in the air, we promise you’ll be chuckling along with us. Get ready for a laugh-filled journey through Southern truck stops and greasy spoon ...

Send us a Text Message. Remember how a thunderstorm can turn a family barbecue into an unforgettable adventure? That's precisely what happened during our Memorial Day Weekend! Mike and I share a slice of life as we discuss the joy of celebrating milestones like my grandson Corb's eighth birthday amidst the chaos of an impromptu thunderstorm. But the weekend wasn't just about cake and candles; we also took a moment to honor the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, diving into the emotiona...