Who You Got? with Mike & Mario

Who You Got? with Mike & Mario

Hosted by Michael Lockett (the band ASCENDANT) and Mario Smith (”News From The Service Entrance” @ Lumpinradio.com) Who You Got will propose two songs/artists/producers/albums to compete against one another. Along the way we give our opinions, share information and just have a good time reminiscing.

Episodes

May 2, 2024 19 mins

On May 3rd, 1933, a man was born. But not just any man. A man who ushered in a new era of music. One Mr. James Joseph Brown. This month the Mike & Mario podcast will feature a friendly competition of James Brown's greatest hits. This week, the brothers will have to choose between I Got You (I Feel Good) and Papa's Got A Brand New Bag. What a way to start!!! Tune in to find out who THEY got, all the while asking yourself, Who Yo...

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Candles. Check. Rose pedals? Check. The ONLY thing missing is the music! Follow along as Mike and Mario have the dubious honor of picking between Let Me Make Love To You by The O'Jays and Don't Say Goodnight by The Isley Brothers. Oh my. Wish them luck. You too for that matter. Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Don't Disturb This Groove" by The System, 1987

"Let Me Make Love To You" by The O'Jays, 1975

"Don't Say Goodnight" by The Isl...

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It's Episode 114. It the 80's vs the 90's. It's time to turn down the lights and light a candle! Join Mike and Mario as they now have to decide between the outstanding R&B tunes. Don't Disturb This Groove by The System and Lay Your Head On My Pillow by Tony Toni Tone. Another battle that could possibly go down to the wire. Who You Got?

 

Song Featured

"Don't Disturb This Groove" by The System, 1987 - https://youtu.be/NGrMPpGDVS...

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April 11, 2024 19 mins

Is it going to be the party song or the great story? Episode 113 brings us two amazing hip hop joints. Who will Mike and Mario pick between In Da Club/50 Cent or Gold Digger/Kanye West feat Jamie Foxx? The gloves are off. Who you got?

 

Songs Featured

"Sprach Zarathustra" (2001: A Space Odyssey theme song) by Richard Strauss, 1896

"In Da Club" by 50 Cent, 2003

"Gold Digger" by Kanye West, 2005

 

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Anthems. Whether the subject is the joy of the party or the confidence to keep going, these two songs are it!!! In episode 112 Mike and Mario have the dubious pleasure of trying to select between Good Times/Chic and Aint' No Stoppin' Us Now/McFadden and Whitehead. 1979 was indeed a good year for music. Which song will they choose? Which song will YOU choose? Who you got?

 

Songs Featured

"Good Times" by Chic, 1979

"Ain't No Stoppin...

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Love. The beginning and the end. We've reached episode 111 and these ladies of soul have entered the spotlight. Who will Mike and Mario choose between Patti LaBelle/Love, Need and Want You and Anita Baker/Lead Me Into Love? In actuality you cannot go wrong with either but they still must decide. Take a listen and find out the answer all the while asking yourself the same question...Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Love, Need and Want...

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Episode 110. Classic 80's. Anthemic. Let's travel back in time as Mike and Mario discuss their choices between Wham/Everything She Wants and Simple Minds/Don't You[Forget About Me]. There's no way that this is an easy fight. Tune in to sear the winner. All the while asking yourself... Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Everything She Wants" by Wham!, 1984

"Don't You[Forget About Me]" by Simple Minds, 1985

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Welcome to Episode 109. It's amazing to say that! Now, join Mike and Mario as they journey across the pond to contemplate between Still A Friend Of Mine by Incognito and Dream On Dreamer by The Brand New Heavies. Always doing London proud!! Tune in and discover who they picked, always asking the question to yourself... Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Still A Friend Of Mine" by Incognito, 1993

"Dream On Dreamer" by The Brand New Heav...

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Ladies and gentlemen. The funk has entered the building! Join Mike and Mario as they discuss their favorite between Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)/ Sly and the Family Stone and Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Of The Sucker)/Parliament.

Two very important songs for the culture! It probably won't be easy! Who You Got?

 

Song Featured

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Sly and the Family Stone, 1969

"Give Up The Fun...

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February 29, 2024 40 mins

The male quartet. Love songs. Greatness. This week Mike and Mario are tasked to pick between two of the most influential acts of the 90's. Will it be Stay by Jodeci or Before I Let You Go by Blackstreet?  So heartfelt. So emotional. Two outstanding songs. Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Stay" by Jodeci, 1991

"Before I Let You Go" by Blackstreet, 1994

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February 22, 2024 26 mins

Without question, Mike and Mario have their hands full this week as they find themselves having to choose between not only two of the greatest songs ever, but also two of the greatest singers ever. Will it be Les Fleurs by Minnie Ripperton or Black Butterfly by Deniece Williams? Put on your thinking cap and join in the conversation, all the while asking yourself... Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"Les Fleurs" by Minnie Ripperton, 196...

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February 15, 2024 22 mins

Love. Exciting and new. Wait. That's not right.  While you figure out what show that line is from, Mike and Mario will be choosing between two powerful ballads from the 80's performed by two very important bands of all time! Will it be We Are One by Maze or Caravan Of Love by Isley Jasper Isley? This cannot be easy but they must pick a winner. Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"We Are One" by Maze, 1983

"Caravan Of Love" by Isley Jaspe...

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February 8, 2024 19 mins

Precision. Skill. Message. Join Mike and Mario this week as they have the unbelievable task of picking between two of the greatest AND most influential MC's of all time! The choices are U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah or Doo Wop (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill. Could this be a walk in the park? Maybe. Who You Got?

 

Songs Featured

"U.N.I.T.Y." by Queen Latifah, 1993

"Doo Wop (That Thing") by Lauryn Hill, 1998

 

 

 

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February 1, 2024 29 mins

Teddy. Michael. Two names that will forever be associated with soul music! This week, Mike and Mario have to choose between two mega hits, Wake Up Everybody or Man In The Mirror. Standing on your soapbox and preaching humanity to the masses or choosing to make sure you are holding yourself accountable? It's a shame these two beautiful songs ever had to be created, but here we are. We must do better!!! Which song will our brothers p...

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January 25, 2024 30 mins

Hip hop anthems. Episode 102 has them. In spades. Mike and Mario definitely have their hands full this week. Who will they chose between the comical yet catchy Humpty Dance by Digital Underground and the more controversial tune, O.P.P. by Naughty By Nature? Technically you can't go wrong either way. Both phenomenal songs for a phenomenal time! Pop on in and find out the decision. Always asking yourself the same question... Who You ...

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January 18, 2024 26 mins

Now this just ain't right. Continuing 2024 with a bang! Come take a ride with Mike and Mario as they now have to choose between two songs by two of the most influential soul bands of all time. Will it be Ooh Boy(I Love You So)/Rose Royce or Ain't Nobody/Rufus feat. Chaka Khan? The choice may be harder than you think. Let the fun begin. Who You Got?

 

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January 11, 2024 43 mins

Welcome to our first installment of a little segment we're calling the Pen Game. This is basically Mike and Mario choosing which song writer wrote the better songs for other artists. And of course they're starting off with two of thee greatest artists in music history. Will it be Stevie Wonder or Prince? You gotta listen to the episode before you make your decision!! It may be easier than you think. Who You Got?

 

 

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Oh yes! It's 2024 and Mike and Mario are bringing the shenanigans with them from last year. Along with their guest, Gary P. Tyson, find out which song they picked between In The Stone/Earth, Wind and Fire or Can You Feel It/The Jacksons. It may be a harder choice than you think. Who You Got?

 

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Songs Featured

"In The Stone" by Earth, Wind and Fire, 1979

"Can Yo...

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What a way to end the 2023 season of the show!! Thanks to all who take time each week to partake in the shenanigans. Figured we would end December with a bang. Come along as Mike and Mario have to pick between two of the most timeless holiday songs of all time. Will it be The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole or will it be Silent Night by The Temptations? Yeah. We know. Good luck with that one!!!!!! On behalf of all of us we want to ...

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Christmas. For most who celebrate the holiday, it is usually a joyous occasion. Filled with family, friends and love. However, there are certainly times when the holidaze can be a bit much and perhaps heartache has found it's way into someone's life. For this battle Mike and Mario have to pick between two of the saddest Christmas songs ever recorded. Another Lonely Christmas by Prince and Every Year, Every Christmas by Luther Vandr...

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