Pulse Pounding

78//The Story Will Speak For Itself (With Makko Red)

This week Mickey is sitting with one of the most talented up & coming artists on his radar, Makko Red. The pair discusses their shared affinity for The Weeknd and thoughts on the new era, the origin of Makko's musical journey, learning to self produce, songwriting, how to be resourceful without a huge budget, the importance of visuals, writers block, taking breaks for creative rejuvenation, how his plans for releasing music have changed since gaining traction on TikTok, with his single 'Fly', pet peeves when listening to music as a producer and of course his latest single 'With You'!
You can find Makko Red's music on all platforms. Be sure to check out 'Fly' and his latest release 'With You'!
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77//Missionary Is Underrated (With Your Neighbors)

This week Mickey is sitting down with the incredibly talented Walker Robinson, of the genre-bending, ever-changing, Your Neighbors. The pair is discusses who exactly 'Your Neighbors' is, the evolution of the sound, the influence religion has had on the latest subject matter, the latest single, one of the most sonically insane releases of the year, 'OUTTA MY MIND', the upcoming album 'American Hedonism', questioning god, what influences Walker's occasional screamo vocals, which fast food is the worst, favorite styles of sex, the buried memory of Bang Bus, OnlyFans, fucking your way to the top, touring, beating the 27 club and so much more!
 
Make sure to stream the new single 'OUTTA MY MIND' out on all platforms now!
Don't disappoint me, it's top 5 favorite of 2024 for me!!!
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76//Lubricating, Giving Thanks & Holding Space For The Lyrics Of Defying Gravity

This week Mickey is back to let you in on all the drama and technical difficulties he experienced with last weeks episode. He's detailing discovering the limp, lifeless body of his laptop, acquiring a "new" Mac, trouble with his release, hosting site and their terrible customer service structure, unintentionally forcing his Apple listeners to signup for Spotify and forgetting to thank Beyonce.
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode for Mickey's tips on surviving Thanksgiving with the family! From preparing to deal with the drunk uncle, to avoiding political conversations, taking breaks if you're feeling stressed, premeditated talking points that will save you in the moment, managing your emotions, controlling your reactions and so much more!
 
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75//The People, You People, My People

This week Mickey is back with another solo episode, to explain himself to you the people, his people, on the status of Hot Chocolate.
Mickey is also discussing his favorite season, FALL, his favorite holiday, Halloween, enjoying trick-or-treating with his 4 year old niece for as many years as it lasts, how quickly kids change and grow, his mothers Halloween themed wedding, the events leading up to the big day, the impromptu bachelor party the night before, not including the bride OR the groom, the strippers, the effects of staying out all night and drinking entirely too much and of course, the wedding itself!
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode to hear him talk about his discontent with the Grammy nominations, SPECIFICALLY the omission of Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ in the big 3 categories, his continued disinterest in Taylor Swift and Beyonce, his picks for each category and so much more!
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74//Art Supplies Are Always Expensive (With Leo Lauren)

This week Mickey sits with the incredibly talented Leo Lauren, whose music and songwriting is brought to life by his visual art and vibrant style. Together the pair discuss Leo’s start in music, his first release “Lovesick”, accepting himself as musician, not solely an artist, the importance of the visual aspect of music and performance, working with Heather Liz Baker, his excitement for his garden and of course his upcoming EP “Supernormal”.
Check out Leo’s first two singles “Lovesick” and “Vampire” wherever you stream your music!
The lyric video for “Lovesick” and full music video for “Vampire” are out now on YouTube!
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73//San Fransh!tsco

This week Mickey is back for another solo episode, to recap his 30 hour trip to San Francisco! After booking a ticket and flight to see Rufus Du Sol perform at the Portola festival, Mickey leaves armed with a light up tambourine, a backpack full of chargers and marijuana and top level excitement. He’s discussing his choice to head across the country with no hotel booked, experiencing San Francisco, his complaints about the Portola festival, his excitement for the Rufus set, the garbage in the Mission District, getting dropped off in unfamiliar territory, attending and invite only, secret warehouse after party, what it’s like to talk to strangers who are on ketamine and so much more! 
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72//The Tortured Lesbian Department VMA's

This week Mickey is back for yet another solo episode to discuss his drama of the week! After stalling on a main road, pushing his car out of an intersection after being ignored by the nearest cop, food shopping in 7 Eleven and getting towed home by AAA, his brother comes to the rescue and saves the day! With a brand new alternator and a new lease on life, Mickey drives the same route home only to be pulled over and accused of drunk driving while dead sober. 
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode for a breakdown of The 2024 VMA's! Mickey expresses his discontent for certain nominations and wins, what and who he believes was missing, his favorite categories and wins of the night, the Britney tribute of it all, his favorite and least favorite performances of the night and of course, the new music of the week from Tate McRae, Katy Perry & Doechii, J E F F R E E  S T A R and more!
 
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71//Carter Meets A Sexy Spaniard

This week Mickey is sitting down for a solo episode to very briefly discuss his new single status, his experience at the Ian Asher show in The Hamptons, how annoying girls act around DJ's, his dancefloor encounter with a hot Romanian Spaniard, his thoughts on Chappell Roan and the backlash she's facing for setting boundaries and who he's excited to see at The VMA's.
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode to hear about new music from Camila Cabello, Bree Runway, Paris Hilton and more!
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70//Long N Sour

This week Mickey is sitting down for a solo episode, fully recovered from last weeks hangover, to share his views on friendship. He's talking about his own personal definition of a friend, why he sometimes feels misunderstood when expressing his views on friendship, a falling out with someone close, how a tragic death affected his perspective, setting boundaries and so much more!
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode to hear Mickey's thoughts on the recently announced Britney Spears biopic, Grindr in the Olympic Village, Charli XCX hitting the slopes, Sabrina Carpenters new album "Short N Sweet", plus new music from Addison Rae, Cherry22, Madison Rose, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, UPSAHL and Rufus Du Sol!
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69//Paris Ray CRUSHes The Wedding & Mickey Goes To Rehab

This week Mickey is back for a solo episode to discuss his latest antics. With his blown voice, low electrolytes and high levels of dehydration, he's discussing his week long bender in Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Including but not limited to several days and nights of top level intoxication, a near death experience with Hot Chocolate, a sea of napkin confetti at his favorite Fire Island bar, a couple lost pairs of sunglasses, drinking too much at the Paris Ray show, causing a family feud in the streets, highjacking a bachelorette party, setting off a fire alarm by vaping in the bar and of course, a few drunk voice notes. 
Stay tuned to the second half of the episode for Mickey's adventures at Paris (Ray) & Bob's wedding! After heading upstate on no sleep, still not sober from the night before, the bender continues in the milking barn. IYKYK. 
Big congrats to the happy couple for tying the knot and to Paris Ray & The Crush on the release of their new single Lemonade.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STREAMING!!!
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