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.

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January 15, 2026 23 mins

When bands actually mattered!! Join us this week as Mike and Mario have to decide between two classics. Guess You Didn't Know by One Way feat. Al Hudson or Where Did We Go Wrong by L.T.D. This will not be easy. Who You Got?

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Welcome to our 200th podcast episode!!! We did our first live recording and you get to here it now!!! Mike and Mario decided to go all out for this battle and put two of the most important musical acts ever, against each other. In one corner we have one of the greatest female artists of any generation, Ms. Anita Baker. In the other corner we have one of the most influential bands of the 20th century, Sade. Their music is timeless a...

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Season greetings. As we "wrap up" 2025 Mike and Mario want to wish every one a very happy holiday and thanks for staying for the ride. Now, this week, a special guest is joining in on the fun. The choices in this wonderful battle are Christmas[Don't Be Late] by Alvin and the Chipmunks and Christmas Time Is Here by Vince Guaraldi. Absolute classics but only one can be the victor so pour some hot chocolate and figure out Who You Got?

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Ahh the holidays. Usually a very happy time for most. But for a select few, it can be a more difficult experience. This week Mike and Mario get to talk about the not so jolly side of love as they now get to choose between Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)/Darlene Love and What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas/The Emotions. Listen close as these ladies pour their hearts out. All the while asking yourself Who You Got???

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Ah Christmas. Usually a lovely time of year. Usually. This week Mike and Mario have the pleasure of picking between You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch and The Heat Miser Song. We're replacing a bit of joy for a bit of bah humbug. Just a little. Great songs. Who You Got???

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Ho ho ho. The season is upon us yet again and we begin the month with a classic Christmas tune. This week Mike and Mario don't have to worry about picking songs. No sir. This week they get to choose which artist's version they like best. The song: Give Love On Christmas Day. And the artists: The New Edition or Johnny Gill. Can't imagine this will be easy. Who you got????

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November 27, 2025 46 mins

Happy Holidays to all. And on this holiday Mike and Mario are picking between two of the best and most influential albums of the 1980's. First we have Heartbreak by The New Edition and then we have Don't Be Cruel by Mr. Bobby Brown. Maybe the choice will be easy for you but it will not be easy for most. Who You Got???

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November 20, 2025 24 mins

The birth of New Jack Swing! If you lived it, you know how impactful it really was. This week Mike and Mario get to delve into two of the earliest songs of the genre. I Want Her by Keith Sweat or Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown. Tune in to find out who they got!!!

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All right. Step on up. Welcome to our first remake vs remake battle! Today we find Mike and Mario having to pick between All I Do by Troop and Ribbon In The Sky by Intro. Yes the original tunes were amazing but there R&B groups di their thing. Only one can be the victor. Who You Got????

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November 6, 2025 31 mins

If these songs don't put a smile on your face, we don't know what will! Tag along as Mike & Mario discuss their selection between One Hundred Ways/Quincy Jones feat James Ingram and Mornin'/Al Jarreau. Both timeless but only one can be the victor this week. Who You Got????

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Welcome to our fourth Halloween episode. Not the scariest songs by any stretch but definitely very influential television theme songs to an entire generation. This week Mike and Mario get to decide between The Addams Family or The Munsters. Which theme song made you run to the T.V.? Or I suppose the better question is Who You Got????

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Let's just call this the 'heavenly episode' for  obvious reasons. This week Mike and Mario get to choose between If I Ever Lose This Heaven by Quincy Jones and You Are My Heaven by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway. Nothing about their decision will be easy we can promise you that. But a choice will be made. Who You Got???

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Soul music!!! There's no other way to describe the two songs that Mike and Mario get to choose from this week. Will it be Walk Away From Love by David Ruffin or When Somebody Loves You Back by Teddy Pendergrass? From group projects to solo missions, these gentlemen certainly can touch our souls. Who You Got????

 

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October 9, 2025 24 mins

Let's go back. Back to our favorite era... the 80's!!!!! This week Mike and Mario travel back to the early 80's and have to decide between Culture Club/Do You Really Want To Hurt Me and Spandau Ballet/True. Pop music at it's finest. Who You Got????

 

 

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October 2, 2025 30 mins

This week we're really trying to make you move!! Join us as Mike and Mario now have to decide between two hip-hop classics. Will it be Jump Around by House Of Pain or Slam by Onyx? You can't go wrong with either. Who You Got????

 

 

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September 25, 2025 26 mins

More classics. A dip into the 1960's. A dab into the 1970's. Follow along as Mike and Mario give their opinions on two fantastic songs. First we have Going In Circles by The Friends Of Distinction. Then we have Sunshine by The O'Jays. It probably won't be easy but a choice has to be made. Who You Got????

 

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September 18, 2025 18 mins

London is in the building!! Join us this week as Mike and Mario chop it up as they now have to decide between Hanging On A String by Loose Ends and Back To Life by Soul II Soul. Two amazing groups but only one can come out on top. Who You Got????

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September 11, 2025 24 mins

All the ladies, front and center! Today's contest features two of the best female groups ever, as well as two of the greatest slow jams of all-time! Follow along as Mike and Mario now have to pick between Don't Ask My Neighbors by The Emotions and Who Can I Run To by The Jones Girls. Not an easy choice by any stretch but one song will emerge victorious. Who You Got????

 

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Welcome to September!! This week is another battle of two superior male R&B groups. Hold on to your hats as Mike and Mario happily discuss their choice between Children Of The Night by The Stylistics and Olivia (Lost And Turned Out) by The Whispers. The 70's certainly have some incredible music. Which now begs the question... Who You Got????

 

 

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August 28, 2025 30 mins

As we wrap up our "possible first dance" tunes for August, Mike and Mario have the honor of choosing between Always by Atlantic Starr and A Whole New World by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle. Tune in to find out this week's winner. Who You Got????

 

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