Mixtapes, Nostalgia, and the Great Spotify Conundrum

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01/02/25 • 46 min

Todd and Eric dive into a spirited discussion about cassettes, music discovery, and the chaos they’ve unleashed on Spotify’s algorithm. With a touch of nostalgia and their usual sarcastic wit, they tackle everything from Christian music mixtapes to the quirks of modern rap.

Cassette Chronicles: Eric stumbles upon a stash of vintage mixtapes, sparking a trip down memory lane featuring Richard Marx, Amy Grant, and 80s Christian pop.
Spotify vs. Eric: Spotify’s algorithm has no idea what hit it as Eric’s eclectic music tastes spiral into chaos.
Musical Evolution: Todd and Eric reflect on how their music preferences have changed over the years, from rebellious punk to begrudging tolerance of country music.
Genre Wars: A lighthearted rant on the challenges of connecting with modern rap—and why nostalgia plays such a big role in musical tastes.

Join the TodCast PodCast for a dose of sarcastic humor, genuine reflection, and a little musical mischief. Perfect for anyone who’s ever struggled to explain their Spotify Wrapped or found an unexpected gem on an old mixtape.

Cassette Chronicles: Eric stumbles upon a stash of vintage mixtapes, sparking a trip down memory lane featuring Richard Marx, Amy Grant, and 80s Christian pop.
Spotify vs. Eric: Spotify’s algorithm has no idea what hit it as Eric’s eclectic music tastes spiral into chaos.
Musical Evolution: Todd and Eric reflect on how their music preferences have changed over the years, from rebellious punk to begrudging tolerance of country music.
Genre Wars: A lighthearted rant on the challenges of connecting with modern rap—and why nostalgia plays such a big role in musical tastes.

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