What Are You Listening To?

This week, Jenn Tully is joined by recording artist, producer, and Stevens Institute of Technology professor Mike Flannery (@MICHAELSFLANNERY). Mike shares insights from his upcoming book, The Practice of Songwriting: Inspiration, Lyricism, and Musicality, and explores how songwriters build confidence and develop their authentic voice. Pre-Order the Book Here!Together, Jen and Mike unpack four deeply inspiring songs that feature evocative, childlike imagery contrasted with rich, adult themes, culminating in a stellar 4-song playlist curated for the episode. https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/the-practice-of-songwriting-e4e5Joanna Newsom – "Bridges and Balloons"Martin Howth – "Dear Dorine"Joni Mitchell – "Both Sides Now"Iron & Wine – "The Trapeze Swinger"

This week, Jenn lets us borrow this feed to show off the premiere episode of this season of the Battle.  If you like it, go subscribe and share with a friend as well as give us a five-star review.  More new episodes of What Are You Listening To? are back next week!Welcome to Season 4 of The Battle! Hosts Matt Sidhom and Jenn Tully are kicking off the Ultimate Music Biopic Tournament, and first up is the All-Women Division.Check out the mixtape for this episode:https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-vs-selena-039aIn this premier matchup, two 90s classic music biopics go head-to-head in a battle of historical accuracy versus legendary lead performances: 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It (starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne) vs. 1997’s Selena (starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos).Matt and Jenn break down:Breakout Performances: How Angela Bassett’s career-defining portrayal of Tina Turner and J.Lo’s star-making turn as the Queen of Tejano music set the standard for iconic biopic acting.The Truth Factor: Tina Turner’s real-life thoughts on What's Love Got to Do with It taking dramatic license vs. how closely Abraham Quintanilla and the Quintanilla family guided the making of Selena.Behind the Scenes & On-Screen Intensity: The physical dedication behind Laurence Fishburne’s terrifying portrayal of Ike Turner, the sheer power of Tina Turner’s re-recorded soundtrack, and why J.Lo’s lip-syncing gets a pass.The Final Verdict: Which film rushes its third act, which performance steals the show, and which movie officially advances to the next round of the tournament bracket!Whether you’re a fan of 90s cinema, iconic music icons, or love a good pop-culture debate, hit play to see which movie moves one step closer to taking the ultimate biopic crown!

Laura Feigin aka Folklaur returns to the show to share some new music with Jenn Tully!  This is part 2 which includes the debut of her latest single Witness, which is streaming this Friday, October 30th!Check out her website here: www.laurafeigin.comhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZGZPlsnt5hCb8M20joQwk?si=728130d875404cde1. Makeup2. Witness

Laura Feigin aka Folklaur returns to the show to share some new music with Jenn Tully!  This is part 1 and she's back next week with part 2 and the debut of a new single!  Check out her website here: www.laurafeigin.comhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZGZPlsnt5hCb8M20joQwk?si=728130d875404cde1. Can't Imagine2. Cool Girl

Welcome to the Season 9 premiere of What Are You Listening To?! Host Jen Tully kicks off the new season with friend, frequent co-host, and Super Awesome Mix network co-founder Matt Sidhom. To launch the season, Jen and Matt dive into four incredible songs they discovered over the summer that became instant favorites. In this episode, the hosts explore:Idris Elba’s Musical Persona: Discovering Chip, Keys N Krates, and Spice's track "Rise Up" (featuring Idris Elba), exploring his real-world DJ career, and taking a hilarious detour into Shaquille O'Neal's DJ Diesel moniker. The One-Man Grassroots Powerhouse: Michigander’s indie anthem "Breaker Box," unpacking songwriter Jason Singer’s old-school approach to booking shows and analyzing the song's melancholic horn outro. The New "Cool Girl" Icon: Audrey Hobart’s infectious ACL Fest standout "Sue Me," highlighting her witty breakup lyrics, rapid-fire vocal delivery, and authentic stage presence. A Hobart Family Plot Twist: Audrey's younger brother Malcolm Todd and his smooth, funky track "Earrings," complete with a end-of-song nod to custom mixtapes. Here's the mixtape for you to check out:https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/waylt-season-9-premiere-da83Featured Songs DiscussedChip, Keys N Krates, Spice feat. Idris Elba – "Rise Up"Michigander – "Breaker Box"Audrey Hobart – "Sue Me"Malcolm Todd – "Earrings"

This week Matt Sidhom sits down with Dom Morley, a Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer with 30 years at the top of the music industry. Having learned his craft at London’s legendary Metropolis Studios alongside producers like Tony Visconti, Phil Spector and Mark Ronson, Dom engineered Amy Winehouse’s iconic Back to Black (earning a Grammy for Record of the Year) and has worked across genres with legends ranging from Adele and Sting to Underworld and Jeff Beck. Dom brings a specially curated 12-song mixtape featuring songs and artists he feels deserved a much bigger audience. From raw one-take live recordings to hyper-layered synth productions, this playlist is a deep dive into incredible music that deserves to be on your regular rotation. https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/dom-morleys-shouldve-been-hits-mixtape-73f21. Hurt You - Si Connelly2. Choir to the Wild (Extended) - Solomon Grey3. Peggy - Neon Pilgrim4. Drinking with the Devil - Lloyd Llewellyn5. Clock - Montrell6. In & Out - V Pages (feat. Saint Saviour) - Extended Mix 7. The Message - OK Button8. Proof - I Am Kloot9. In the Red - Tina Dico10. One More Chance (Mark Ronson Remix) - Candie Payne11. Happy Face - Ibrahim Maalouf12. Mr. Record Label - Scott HelmanConnect with our guest:Follow Dom Morley on Instagram at @dommorley for creative insights, music production tips, and updates on his upcoming book! Also, check out his website DomMorley.com!

This week's WAYLT Throwback takes us to earlier this year around Jenn's birthday when she took a moment to reflect while presenting songs that focus on reflection.  What are your favorite songs of reflection?  Share with us @SuperAwesomeMix or directly with Jenn @JennJenn1020https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Y2rNVuHPaD8ofX1FOI3fx?si=25cba94f13fb4a411. Blame It On The Tetons- Modest Mouse2. Yesterday When I Was Young - Dusty Springfield3. Northsiders - Christian Lee Huston 4. No Hard Feelings - The Avett Brothers

Are you feeling stuck in your career or ready to step into your next chapter? On this episode of Super Awesome Mix, host Matt Sidhom sits down with leadership coach Edoardo Savi—a mentor to over 250 professionals who uses pop culture, music, and media as live case studies for self-identity and career growth.Moving away from the trend of "quiet quitting," Edoardo shares his concept of "Loud Quitting"—celebrating major career pivots made out of choice, purpose, and self-worth rather than fear. Together, Matt and Edoardo walk through a carefully curated 12-track mixtape designed to guide, empower, and soundtrack your journey toward doing your own thing.https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/loud-quitting-a5a1Featured Mixtape TracklistDavid Bowie – ChangesThe Killers – HumanFleetwood Mac – LandslideFlorence + The Machine – Shake It OutGreen Day – Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)Beyoncé – BREAK MY SOULIrene Cara – Flashdance... What a FeelingNina Simone – Feeling GoodAerosmith – Dream OnPrince – Free (Acoustic Version)Taylor Swift – You're On Your Own, KidArcade Fire – Ready to StartConnect & Create:Read Edoardo’s pop-culture and leadership essays on Substack at theuncoachables.substack.com or visit eduardosavi.com.

This week we go back to the premiere of WAYLIT Pop Culture Candy as friend of the show, Jacqueline Cimino, joins Jenn Tully to talk about the Hulu series "Tell Me Lies" and the music that was a part of key moments throughout all three seasons.  If you've never seen the show, you'll enjoy this lively conversation about how music can heighten the emotion of scenes in film and TV and probably want to get started on it this week!  If you have seen the show, you'll love it even more and probably have a few thoughts to share with @JENNJENN1020, @SUPERAWESOMEMIX or @JACQUALYN_Chttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PkH359ed9GLlDwTz0ldMv?si=ffd85d827b4d46baCRAZY BY GNARLS BARKLEYBACK TO BLACK BY AMY WINEHOUSETOXIC BY BRITNEY SPEARSADDICTED TO LOVE BY FLORENCE + THE MACHINETHE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME BY MODEST MOUSESUCH GREAT HEIGHTS BY CHVRCHES

Matt and Sam are back together to present the 200th new mixtape in Super Awesome Mix Podcast history!! This week, they look back on some of their favorite mixes and either pick a new song to add to it or bring back a song from that mix. Oh and we learn Matt can make himself sound like a specific Muppet.Check out the playlist here:https://my.superawesomemix.com/mix/200th-episode-of-sam-71081. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon - "Sam - Father's Day Mix"2. Your Dad Did - John Hiatt - "Matt - Father's Day Mix"3. OK Overture - AJR - "Sam - Best Album Intros"4. Enter Sandman (Remastered) - Metallica - "Matt - Baseball Closers"5. Caribbean Amphibian - Kermit the Frog, Jimmy Buffett - "Sam - Ear worms"6. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin - "Matt - The Canceled Mixtape"7. You Send Me - Aretha Franklin - "Sam - Wedding & love songs"8. Dance With Me Tonight - The Wonders - "Matt - Fictional Bands"9. Praise You - Fatboy Slim - "Sam - 1999 Mix tape"10. Life by the Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Matt - Gina Grad Episode"11. Majesty - Apashe, Wasiu - "Sam - Desert Island Mix"12. Growin' Up - Bruce Springsteen - "Matt - Desert Island Mix"