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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
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThriller or Ghostbusters (Episode 242)
Who you gonna call? I think you know where this is going. This Halloween, Mike and Mario discuss the horror and the genius of two of the most played songs…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioPiano In The Dark or Fairy Tales (Episode 241)
Lush. Lavish. What we like to call GROWN FOLKS MUSIC!! This week Mike and Mario have the pleasure of discussing their choice between Piano In The Dark by Ms…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThe Message or It's Like That (Episode 240)
Early Hip Hop. Definitely something to say. Tag along as Mike and Mario make their choice between two iconic jams. Will it be The Message by Grand Master Flash…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioHeartbeat or Somebody Else's Guy (Episode 239)
Continuing October with a bang. This week Mike and Mario are picking between two jams. Heartbeat by Taanya Gardner and Somebody Else's Guy by Jocelyn Brown. No…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioAin't No Way or Misty Blue (Episode 238)
Sadness. Mixed with a little despair. These songs are the epitome of Rhythm AND Blues! Join Mike and Mario this week as they discuss their choice between Ain't…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioOne Woman Man or Take You Out (Episode 237)
We don't spend much time in the 2000's but this week we have a battle! Follow Mike and Mario as they choose between One Woman Man by David Hollister and Take…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioBehind The Groove or Forget Me Nots (Episode 236)
There simply aren't enough superlatives to describe how great these next tunes are!! Join us as Mike and Mario get to pick between Behind The Groove by Ms…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioVoyage To Atlantis or Happy Feelin's (Episode 235)
Welcome to another edition of When Bands Mattered! This week Mike and Mario have to pick between two bands that are universally amazing. First up is the…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioMake It Last Forever or In Effect Mode{Album vs Album} (Episode 234)
New month. New madness. Follow us this week as Mike and Mario have the pleasure of attempting to choose between two extremely influential R&B albums of the…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSunshine or There U Go (Episode 233)
As we wrap up August and our Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis vs Babyface, LA Reid & Darryl Simmons, we want to thank you for riding with us for all these years!! As…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioCome Back To Me or Why Does It Hurt So Bad (Episode 232)
This week the ladies are in distress!! More Jam and Lewis vs Babyface. Join us as Mike and Mario have to choose between Come Back To Me by Janet Jackson and…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioTell Me If You Still Care or Slow Jam (Episode 231)
More Jam. More Lewis. More Face. Last week Babyface got the upper hand over Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Perhaps this time around, the odds become even. Join us…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioTender Love or Two Occasions (Episode 230)
Moving from one event to the next, this month Mike and Mario are bringing to the world, James Harris III (aka Jimmy Jam) & Terry Lewis versus Kenneth Edmonds…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSummer of 1980 or Summer of 1983 (Episode 229)
The end of July. The end of our 2026 summer battle series. We finish of with the Summer of 1980 against the Summer of 1983. Giving you hits from Diana Ross…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSummer of 89 or Summer of 90 (Episode 228)
Oh yeah we're still at it. As the summer battles continue this week brings us to the Summer of 1989 vs the Summer of 1990. Featuring jams from artists: Bobby…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSummer of 81 or Summer of 82 (Episode 227)
This summer has been HOT!!! This episode may be HOTTER!!! This week Mike and Mario discuss their favorite jams from 1981 and 1982. The summer of 81 brought out…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSummer of 97 or Summer of 98 (Episode 226)
We're back at it. Pitting the hits of two summers against one another. This week we have the Summer of 1997 vs the Summer of 1998. As usual Mike and Mario have…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSummer of 84 or Summer of 85 (Episode 225)
Well. We made it to August and we've decided to try something a little different. This month Mike and Mario get to pick their favorite SUMMER based on the hits…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioP.Y.T. or Raspberry Beret (Episode 224)
As we wrap up an amazingly great month of the King vs Prince, we simply say thank you. Now Mike and Mario get to decide between P.Y.T. by MJ and Raspberry…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioWorking Day & Night or Little Red Corvette (Episode 223)
More Mike. Even more Prince. A simple battle of the best. This week Mike and Mario have been tasked with choosing between Working Day & Night by Michael…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioLiberian Girl or The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Episode 222)
More Mike. More Prince. Never gets old. This week Mike and Mario have to pick between the songs Liberian Girl and The Most Beautiful Girl In The World. Perhaps…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioOff The Wall or I Wanna Be Your Lover (Episode 221)
The shenanigans continue. It may be a new month but the greatness continues. Join Mike and Mario this month as they now have to choose between the songs from…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSuperstition or I Wish (Episode 220)
Do we even need to say anything about these songs that Mike and Mario are discussing in this weeks amazing show? Superstition? I Wish? Two of the best songs in…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioI Was Made To Love Her or Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours (Episode 219)
It's STILL May. It's still Stevie. Join us this week as Mike and Mario get to explain their choices between I Was Made To Love Her and Signed, Sealed…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioHigher Ground or Master Blaster Jammin' (Episode 218)
It's still May. It's still Stevie. Last week was all about love. This week we shine a light on his social awareness. Follow Mike and Mario as they discuss…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioKnocks Me Off My Feet or Overjoyed (Episode 217)
It's May. The birth month of the greatest. Mr. Stevie Wonder. Hold on to your seat as Mike and Mario discuss their favorite song between Knocks Me Off My Feet…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioHeatwave or One Way (Episode 216)
This episode should be titled When Bands Mattered. This week Mike and Mario get to deep dive into two of the most influential soul bands of any generation. In…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThat's The Way I Like It or Stayin' Alive (Episode 215)
70's. Disco. Enough said. Join Mike and Mario as they travel back to a time of bell-bottoms and afros. Who will they pick between That's The Way I Like It by…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioYou're All I Need To Get By or One More Chance (Episode 214)
Hip Hop. Classics. What more can we say? Join us this week as Mike and Mario have the wonderful pleasure of choosing between I'll Be The For You/You're All I…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioTake Your Time [Do It Right] or Call Me (Episode 213)
The early eighties was poppin!! Not a care in the world. This week follow Mike and Mario on this trip as they need to pick between Take Your Time [Do It Right]…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioMr. Magic or Rise (Episode 212)
There was a time you could hear instrumentalists on the actual radio. Those day are missed. This week Mike and Mario get to choose between two of those…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioWhat Have You Done For Me Lately or Looking For A New Love (Episode 211)
Today we get a before and after! Join us as Mike and Mario get to choose between two timeless classics What Have You Done For Me Lately by Janet Jackson and…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioBoogie Oogie Oogie or Bad Girls (Episode 210)
It's time time to get down and with these bad girls!! Follow us this week as Mike and Mario get to tell us who they got between two powerhouse tunes. Will it…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThe Overweight Lover's In The House or Smooth Operator (Episode 209)
Real hip hop is in the house!!! This week we bring you two of the coldest MC's to touch a microphone. Join Mike and Mario as they journey back in time and have…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioI'll Be Around or Used Ta Be My Girl (Episode 208)
Ah male vocal groups. Cream of the crop this week. Join Mike and Mario as they now get to decide between I'll Be Around by the Spinners and Used Ta Be My Girl…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioSweet Baby or After All (Episode 207)
Soft. Sentimental. This week Mike and Mario have to pick between two of the 80's prettiest soul ballads. Will it be Sweet Baby by George Duke & Stanley Clarke…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThat Lady or My First, My Last, My Everything (Episode 206)
Who says love songs have to be slow and pretty? Today we have two that are live and funky! Follow us this week as Mike and Mario decide between That Lady by…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioYou're The One For Me or Trapped (Episode 205)
Time to dance! Join Mike and Mario this week as they deal with the early 80s hits You're The One For Me/D-Train vs Trapped/Colonel Abrams. It will not be an…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioCry For You or On Bended Knee (Episode 204)
When R&B quartets mattered!!! When love songs mattered!!! Join along as this week Mike and Mario have to pick between two of the most heart wrenching songs of…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioPoison or The Thong Song [featuring Natasha L. Robinson] (Episode 203)
Ready to move? We have got two of the best songs to get you out of your seat. Now Mike and Mario have to actually pick between them. Will it be Poison by Bell…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioThe King Of Rock or Rock The Bells (Episode 202)
Hip Hop royalty is in the building!!!! Join us thus week as Mike and Mario have the dubious pleasure of picking between two bangers. Will they pick The King Of…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioGuess You Didn't Know or Where Did We Go Wrong (Episode 201)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioAnita Baker or Sade (Episode 200)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioChristmas[Don't Be Late] or Christmas Time Is Here {Feat. Mia Lockett} (Episode 199)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioChristmas(Baby Please Come Home) or What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas (Episode 198)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioYou're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch or The Heat Miser Song (Episode 197)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & Mario[Give Love On Christmas Day] New Edition or Johnny Gill (Episode 196)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioHeartbreak [Album] or Don't Be Cruel [Album] (Episode 195)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioI Want Her or Don't Be Cruel (Episode 194)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & Mario{REAMAKE BATTLE} All I Do or Ribbon In The Sky (Episode 193)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioOne Hundred Ways or Mornin' (Episode 192)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioBONUS HALLOWEEN EDITION: The Addams Family Theme or The Musters Theme
Welcome to our fourth Halloween episode. Not the scariest songs by any stretch but definitely very influential television theme songs to an entire generation…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioIf I Ever Lose This Heaven or You Are My Heaven (Episode 191)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioWalk Away From Love or When Somebody Loves You Back (Episode 190)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioDo You Really Want To Hurt Me or True (Episode 189)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioJump Around or Slam (Episode 188)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioGoing In Circles or Sunshine (Episode 187)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioHanging On A String or Back To Life (Episode 186)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioDon't Ask My Neighbors or Who Can I Run To (Episode 185)
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…
Who You Got? with Mike & MarioChildren Of The Night or Olivia [Lost And Turned Out] (Episode 184)
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…