Have you ever payed attention to the way that music works along with a film scene to make you feel a certain way? Have you ever heard a song that instantly takes you back to an old memory? Sam and Jay Mac riff off each other about some of their favorite musical moments from films and television.

Ep. 17 Movies, Music, Memory

Jay Mac and Sam Wade chat about instruments that can have a life of their own

Ep. 18 The Life And Legacy Of A Musical Instrument

Jay Mac and Sam discuss another classic Beatles record - Revolver in detail with crazy stories from the making of this classic and influential record

Ep. 19 ALBUMS: The Beatles - Revolver

In the second installment of the Two Tape Decks Podcast sub-series ICONS, Sam and Jay Mac discuss singer-songwriter legend Larry Norman. Larry was an often polarizing figure in popular music and eventually was envisioned as a trendsetter in religious themed rock. This led to some calling him "The Father Of Christian Rock". Regardless of where the listener falls in a their world view, his talent was as undeniable as his ability to create a compelling public image.

Ep. 20 ICONS: Larry Norman

Everybody has a crazy story from their first job right? Listen in as Jay Mac and Sam tell candid stories from the first days of joining the workforce.

Ep. 21 On The Job Experience

Welcome to B-Sides! Random musings and outtakes from Two Tape Decks And A Mixing board. Bite sized morsels of discussion, humor and rarities coming to your favorite podcast platform every Saturday from Jay Mac and Sam. This week they explore the mystery of the arena rock monolith rock act KISS!

B-Sides! #1  "The Mystery of KISS"

Jay Mac and Sam discuss their experiences growing up in an analog world turned digital. From vinyl and tapes to CDs, MP3s and streaming.

Ep. 22 Evolution Of Music Distribution

Welcome to B-Sides! Random musings and outtakes from Two Tape Decks And A Mixing board. Bite sized morsels of discussion, humor and rarities coming to your favorite podcast platform every Saturday from Jay Mac and Sam. This week a Rebecca Eldridge shares her story of meeting Motley Crue backstage!

B-Sides! #2 "Backstage With Motley Crue" (w/ Rebecca Eldridge)

This week Jay Mac and Sam discuss the art of songwriting based on their nearly three decades of creating. There's something for beginners and seasoned writers alike!

Ep. 23 The Art Of Songwriting

On this week's installment of B-Sides! Jay Mac and Sam candidly discuss the important question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, would you create a friend and with what?" Deep thoughts ensue...okay maybe not so deep, but it's funny!

B-Sides! #3 The Castaway/Wilson Dilemma

Jay Mac and Sam welcome guest Jared Oliver (fellow songwriter, musician and UFO enthusiast) to discuss the UFO phenomenon that is such a huge part of popular culture. Jared shares first hand accounts of the unexplained from his time in the military while discussing some of the most famous UFO stories over the last 70 years.

Ep. 24 UFO Disclosure: Proof of Alien Contact? (w/ Jared Oliver)

On this week's installment of B-Sides! Jay Mac and Sam and guest Jared Oliver discuss a hypothetical scenario that is out of this world!

B-Sides! #4 Bill Clinton's Alien Dinner Party (w/ Jared Oliver)

In this special Mother’s Day installment of ICONS: Jeff Buckley, Jay Mac and Sam have a candid and enlightening chat with his mother and legacy curator Mary Guibert and Laurie Trombley, friend and former fan relations director. They talk about Mary's work to preserve his music, Laurie's documentary she co-directed Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley, stories of his childhood and early shows - plus information about the upcoming biopic currently in pre-production.

Ep. 25 ICONS: Jeff Buckley (w/ Mary Guibert and Laurie Trombley)

Jay Mac goes for a family walk and discovers an oddly placed sign.

B-Sides! #5 Warning! Steep Hill Ahead!

There's nothing like seeing a movie in the theater! In this week's episode, Sam and Jay Mac talk about going back to the movies in a post-COVID world.

Ep. 26 Going Back To The Movies!

Jay Mac and Sam discuss the pop culture phenomenon artist concept and installation turned surreal movement that is Meow Wolf. This one is definitely swarmy!

B-Sides #6 WTF is Meow Wolf?

Sam and Jay Mac welcome the talented Joel Dodson as they discuss songwriting, production and the journey of developing your own artistic voice.

Ep. 27 Joel Dodson (Twelve Simple Notes )

Jay Mac and Sam welcome guest Joel Dodson with the question, You have a choice, 70’s music or 90’s music, forever. Which is it?

B-Sides #7 Seventies vs. Nineties

Rachel Leycroft, singer-songwriter and EDM/Pop artist, joins Jay Mac and Sam to discuss her inspiration, process and mission to give mental health a voice through her music. This very special episode also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month in May. We hope this candid and honest conversation connects with you like it did for us. Featuring the single "All Of Me" by Rachel Leycroft.

Ep. 28 Giving Mental Health A Voice (w/ Rachel Leycroft)

Jay sets up an Old West scenario involving two legends of country music. With Rachael Leycroft

B-Sides! #8 The Saloon Scenario (Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson)

Talker Fields joins Sam and Jay Mac to discuss his new EP, songwriting, production and being brave with your creativity. Featuring the single "Purple Stains" by Talker Fields.

Ep. 31 Talker Fields

Sam and Jay Mac welcome Ryan Taylor of North Texas rock band Yeah Huh to show to talk about songwriting, performing and catching lightning in a bottle while recording. Featuring the single "Head Voice" by Yeah Huh.

Ep. 41 Ryan Taylor of Yeah Huh

How would you handle an uncle who constantly told everyone that he'd been abducted by aliens? With Emilio and Patrick from the band Occults.

B-Sides #21 Alien Abductee Uncle

Jay Mac and Sam welcome Andre Cataldo of Dear Genre on the show to talk about his new single "Body Of Water" released on Oct 1. They also dive into the origins of the band name, his writing process and plans for the future. 

Featuring the songs "Body Of Water" and "Shoot The Freak"

Ep. 47 Dear Genre

Ben Wade joins Sam and Jay as they listen to several examples of popular songs being copied or outright stolen from other artists.

Ep. 49 Hey! That's My Song! (w/ Ben Wade)

The Fellowship of the Ring confronts Gandalf on a touchy subject.

B-Sides #29 Gandalf's Intervention

Jay Mac and Sam gather around the campfire with return guest Jared Oliver for a very special Halloween episode full of ghost stories, spooky scenarios and funny conversation. Featuring an original score by Sam Wade.

Ep. 50 Fireside Tales: A Halloween Special (w/ Jared Oliver)

You discover that your neighbor is a vigilante superhero. Now what? With Ben Wade.

B-Sides #30 Vigilante Superhero

Jay Mac and Sam welcome writer, actor and director David M. Treadway to the show to chat about film scores and the relationship between composer and director.

Ep. 51 Film Scores (w/ David M. Treadway)

George Lucas makes an odd request. With David M. Treadway.

B-Side #31 Kazoo Symphony

Jay Mac and Sam welcome Jean and Jena Haffner of the iconic St. Louis record shop, The Record Exchange. They discuss how Jean got into the business and hear some behind the scene stories from nearly 45 years in the business.

Recorded Nov. 7 2021

Ep. 52 The Record Exchange (w/ Jean and Jena Haffner)

What if Elvis and the Stones covered each other's songs? With Jean and Jena Haffner of The Record Exchange in St. Louis.

B-Sides #32 Elvis And The Rolling Stones Song Swap

Jay and Sam play "Green Doorway", a song from Tomorrow Never Knows next EP(coming soon). Plus, they give their perspective on The Beatles "Get Back"
documentary.

Ep. 53 Let It Be

Jay Mac discovers the benefits of wearing a trench coat to a certain movie franchise.

B-Sides #33 Free Matrix Tickets

Jay and Sam have a conversation with the conductor for The Who, Keith Levenson, about the state of live music during the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit www.FustercluckMusic.com to learn how you can support the out-of-work people that this industry depends on!

Ep. 7 Keith Levenson - Music Director for The Who

Listen in as Jay Mac and Sam Wade candidly discuss Jay Mac's journey with young onset Parkinson's disease. They talk about how he stays optimistic in the face of this disabling condition while continuing to make music, care for family and pursue other interests.

Ep. 10 Diagnosis - Parkinson's Disease

Listen in as Sam and Jay tell hilarious stories involving their first cars!

Ep. 12 Our First Cars

A podcast about life through the lens of music. Hosted by Jay Mac and Sam Wade.

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