Casey Makes A Mixtape

- The zoom gives you rock... -The zoom...

-...for the senses. -For the senses, for the senses, for the senses...

The lows that evolve into highs that pierce.

Feel the rock

on 98 KCEW,

Dallas-Fort Worth.

KCEW.

Yeah. Hi, can I request a song?

In case you're wondering, this top ten list is not in order.

Just my favorites right now, which I've been trying to record forever.

- And if there are liner notes on this tape, it would tell you

that it doesn't have a theme or tell a story.

It's not a concept album, it's not a mixtape, other than they're just

You know I don't like you messing with my music.

I know.

What are you looking for anyway?

You obviously don't have it.

Only need one more to finish my mixtape.

Hey, kiddo, you ready?

a great time, I know it.

-When are you coming back? -Three weeks.

And I'm not going to let you ruin this trip for me.

I think he's gonna pop the question.

Oh! I hope he does it while we're in Paris.

And don't worry, he's not trying to replace your father.

Come on.

Well, we know it's not what you're used to, Casey,

but we hope you like it.

It's perfect.

Uh, just make yourself at home,

move stuff around, whatever you wanna do, just, uh,

- just don't touch my medals. - Well--

Don't, don't move too much stuff around.

Thank you, Mimi and Poppy.

Y'all are going to have so much fun!

Be good.

Okay, well, I will see y'all in three weeks!

Thank you!

- Well-- -See you later. - Mm, be careful.

Bye.

"Shane!

Come back!

Shane!

Come back, Shane!"

You've never seen Shane?

1953?

Alan Ladd. It-- it's a classic!

You're missing out.

Would you like something to eat?

Oh, uh, no, thanks.

Okay.

Oh! Uh, well, like your grandfather said,

why don't you just make yourself right at home?

And we can play UNO later if you like. Hmm?

Just remember, your grandfather hates to lose.

I brought my own phone.

- Right tool for the job, you know?

I mean, you wouldn't catch Eddie Van Halen

using keyboards on stage, so I'm not using

a rotary dial phone.

Being a broke teenager, I can't afford to buy records.

Vinyl is much better, of course, so it's...

- ...cassette tapes and the radio...

...and a lot of waiting around.

The Police, old man,

never seemed to get that one recorded.

Oh, good morning!

Uh, morning.

Sorry about the TV.

The tube went out on our Zenith,

so we're using that one right now.

Hmm. Well,

I'll have your grandfather take a look at it

after he gets done cleaning out the camper.

You know, you really should have a look at that, by the way.

It's a 1980 Bigfoot and he's very proud of it.

Why don't I make you some breakfast

and then you go on out and play?

I'm 13, Mimi. I don't really play anymore.

You know what I mean. Just go outside,

find some kids and do something.

It's summertime!

I might just hang out in my room, if that's okay.

Yeah. Suit yourself.

...the 1981 Toyota Celica GT

- isn't a sporty car. It's two sporty cars--

You that new girl?

Hey!

Where are you going?

Home.

Back to California?

No.

I live here now. Texas.

I've never seen a girl on a skateboard before.

That's dumb.

Try and do some tricks like Rodney Mullen.

-Who's that? -Pro skateboarder.

-California's cool. -He's from Florida.

I'd like to be a professional skateboarder when I grow up.

-Or maybe a wrestler. -You can do anything when you put your mind to it.

It's what my dad always said, anyway.

Did your dad die?

-Who told you that? -My mom is friends with your grandma.

Great.

Let's go ride.

Or are you chicken?

Chicken!

Dude, what? Not a chicken.

What that even mean?

Ew, gross! Don't touch the fountain part with your mouth,

you'll get the flu!

How old are you?

Thirteen.

I'm almost 13.

So you're 12?

Yeah.

Do you like the Von Erichs?

Is that heavy metal?

No, the wrestlers on TV.

-I don't watch wrestling. -You're missing out!

I mean, "the Iron Claw!"

Who's your favorite band? Uh, mine is Rush.

-I like Journey. -Yeah, Neal Schon!

- He's an underrated guitarist, I'll give you that.

But I really think he did some of his best work for Santana.

He was only 17 then, but not really a fan of Santana.

I'm into Queen, and The Police are super cool.

Did you know that Stewart Copeland had his own punk band

called Klark Kent? "Klark" with a "K."

Yeah, I'm actually making a mixtape right now.

I need one more song to finish it.

What song?

"Don't Stand So Close to Me" by The Police.

Hold on. You don't like Rush? I mean,

Neil Part on the drums.

I mean, odd meters are impressive and all,

but you can't dance to it. And it's Peart, by the way.

But no, I'm not a fan of Neil Peart or Rush.

Give me Bonzo any day.

John Bonham?

Zeppelin?

Hammer of the Gods!

Isn't he dead?

Yeah, but his music lives on.

Same with your dad.

What about him?

Isn't that why you're here?

Because... he died.

No.

Oh!

Sorry, Poppy.

Ah! My doctor says I'm not supposed to drink these anymore.

Oh, okay.

You in Vietnam or something?

I wish.

I was too old for that one.

World War II.

I was stationed in, uh, northern France.

Uh, saw your medals.

You like my RV?

I guess.

I tell you what. Uh-- I'll make you a deal.

Y-- you just keep this little beer thing

between you and me and, uh,

I'll let you come in here any time you want,

play your music or whatever you wanna do.

Just keep this between us.

So, you're saying, "Don't tell Mimi."

That's exactly what I'm saying.