Episodes
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In honour of her milestone birthday, frequent guest Nicki Rawn joins Mac & Mike to discuss her favourite band, Barenaked Ladies. From babysitting and backyard barbecues to a mayor’s disapproval, the trio discuss the legacy of the Scarborough band that just may have the worst name in music history. Special thanks to Doug Harrison and JP Wasson for their contributions to this episode.
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It took a while, but Mike finally gets a country music episode. Musician, actor, philanthropist and weed smoking legend, Willie Nelson has done it all — and is still doing it at age 91. Mike’s mom joins the boys to discuss all things Willie, including a Massey Hall concert. And where the hell did we park that car anyway?
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Missing episodes?
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Phish. The once next Grateful Dead. What happened? Mac and Mike tackle the legacy of the greatest thing Vermont has produced since Ben and Jerry’s.
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For the inaugural Oscar Night At the Movies episode, Mac & Mike examine the recently released Bob Marley: One Love. The boys (okay, mainly Mac) take an in-depth look at the life and legacy of the reggae legend.
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Twenty-three years together. Over 135 million albums sold. One Bahrain concert. Mac & Mike reluctantly attended the recent Maroon 5 concert at Al Dana Amphitheater. Were they entertained? Astounded? Disgusted? And what would middle school Mac think about his older self going to see these pop rock stars? The answers to these questions and more await you on this latest episode of the Mac & Mike Show.
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For this latest episode Mac & Mike welcome back Kent Arimura, and the trio take a trip down memory lane for a lively discussion about Pink Floyd. Classic albums, a disappointing concert, basement evenings watching The Wall. All this, plus how to hate someone for 40 years, all ahead on The Mac & Mike Show.
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Mac, Mike, and the best producer in Eastern Province hit the road to take in Metallica's first show in Saudi. #1 fan Scooter joins the fray as Mac and Mike reminisce about Middle School, avoiding the tough kids in Metallica T’s, and trying to be cool. Didn’t get enough Metallica in the Heavy Metal episode? Well you probably won’t in this one either.
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Since bursting onto the scene with her debut album in 1983, Madonna has been a music and fashion icon. Having missed seeing Madge in her prime, Mac & Mike board a plane and head to Amsterdam to check out The Celebration Tour.
Despite long lines, a late start, and a questionable setlist, the Queen of Pop didn’t disappoint. How could she to a couple of guys that went to middle school in the’80s? Special guest Nicki Rawn returns to share her memories of going to the Blonde Ambition Tour as a 16-year-old.
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Paul Simon…not just your parent’s music. Or is it? Mac & Mike ponder this question as well a few others, like who has the worst toupee in rock n roll? And what does it mean to be Garfunkeled? The answers to these questions and more lie ahead, as the boys discuss the career of one of the great wordsmiths (There Goes Rhymin’ Simon!) in music history.
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Mac & Mike take a trip down memory lane and find themselves back in middle school, that magical time when the future was bright and heavy metal was cool. But is it still cool? Or was it ever? And how do you even define the genre? Turn it up loud and find out the answer to these and other crucial questions.
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Do the clothes make the man? How about a beard? Mac & Mike examine these deep philosophical questions as they debate the greatness of Motor City rocker Bob Seger. Along the way, Mike offends the locals at a hometown Seger show, and Mac professes his love for all things Tom Cruise.
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From Ocean Beach, San Diego, Slightly Stoopid is the focus for the latest podcast. Never heard of them? Neither had Mike until very recently, so we brought Jerry Nathan on for his cloudy recollections. Mac remembers sneaking into a show - and then abruptly leaving. Slightly curious? Have a listen and find out.
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For the historic 25th episode, Mac & Mike take a look at one of the most talented - and cantankerous - musicians, Van Morrison. Along the way Mike mispronounces Tupelo, and the boys discuss going to concerts solo and buying a bad concert T. Van the Man! Enjoy.
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Summer may be over, but at least we have some concerts to reminisce about. Mac & Mike and guests share their experiences with Dead & Company and Drake. Along the way they also ponder the hygiene habits of Deadheads, and the (so far) elusive search for Taylor Swift tickets.
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For the season two finale, the boys finally get around to the king of rock ‘n roll. From his early days as rock’s first superstar, to a string of bad movies and pill addiction, Mac & Mike examine the legacy of Elvis Presley. Mike’s Mom joins and shares her memories of a 1977 Elvis concert.
Thanks for listening. We’ll be back in September.
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Another Guns N’ Roses episode…why? Well, Mac & Mike travelled to Abu Dhabi to check out the 2023 version of GN’R. Producer Brian Ham even came along for the hijinks. The boys were impressed with this vintage version, and hope you feel the same about this episode.
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Andy Warhol, Edgar Allan Poe, changing lyrics after the fact…it’s another high brow episode of The Mac & Mike Show. Whaddya say, feel like walking on the wild side?
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From the Sweet Sixteen to the championship round, March Music Madness ends here. Kent Arimura joins Mac & Mike as they rant and (mainly) argue their way to crowning the greatest album of all-time.
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March Music Madness continues with the round of 32. Regrets? We have a few. But the show must go on, so Mac & Mike - with a little help from guest tiebreaker Nicki Rawn - chop the field down to 16 in the search for the greatest album of all-time. Like our picks? Hate them? Let us know at [email protected]
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Cutting edge as always, The Mac & Mike Show are taking March Madness from the hardwood to the music studio. Using the top 64 from Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all-time, Mac & Mike - with the help of special guest tiebreakers - will determine the best album ever over the course of 3 episodes. How did we do in round one? Drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know.
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