<![CDATA[Melancholy Tea Party]]>fab87f4c-f12e-50a1-9213-6753a04f2dffSun, 28 Jun 2026 02:20:51 +0000Captivate.fmMark Deckerhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3e9a601c-103d-442e-9159-f7040e6ff9f7/MTP-logo.jpgMelancholy Tea PartyMark DeckerMark DeckerElectronic Dance and Somber Songs set to various character voices by Mark Decker.https://melancholy-tea-party.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastMTP - Saturday FreestyleMTP - Saturday FreestyleThrew in about 6 new songs (might have rerun one twice, oops), and revisited tracks from other shows to debut the new Saturday night timeslot.

Show first: Walk-in visitors say a quick hello!

]]>Threw in about 6 new songs (might have rerun one twice, oops), and revisited tracks from other shows to debut the new Saturday night timeslot.

Show first: Walk-in visitors say a quick hello!

]]>9ce522c4-27c6-4091-b4b4-5cfa0644c145Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -050001:57:27falsefull21121122MTP - Hot to GoMTP - Hot to GoJust getting off a pseudo-relationship, Mark, Monolith and the Bee get a little wild.

]]>Just getting off a pseudo-relationship, Mark, Monolith and the Bee get a little wild.

]]>92092557-76cb-42d8-b4d9-e7ada005c419Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -050001:56:32falsefull21111112MTP - Carrying OnMTP - Carrying OnThis show features songs that lean towards trouble in paradise. A few technical and operator issues exist.

]]>This show features songs that lean towards trouble in paradise. A few technical and operator issues exist.

]]>49430c39-9c26-4a52-9f9e-2422a9b7b7baMon, 11 May 2026 20:30:00 -050001:57:42falsefull21101102mtp - In Mourningmtp - In MourningAfter the loss of my pet cat and mother, I finally got back behind the mic for a bare-bones show.

]]>After the loss of my pet cat and mother, I finally got back behind the mic for a bare-bones show.

]]>354b3b86-f537-4dc1-b8b1-d1be5e53222dMon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -050001:58:28falsefull21091092MTP - The Kai Vista SagaMTP - The Kai Vista SagaThis show recycles tracks from other shows and arranges them for new context. That being the ordeal of living in a substandard environment.

]]>This show recycles tracks from other shows and arranges them for new context. That being the ordeal of living in a substandard environment.

]]>61b7ec3b-ea8d-4740-85ad-eb1bbe195078Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -050001:56:53falsefull21081082MTP - Prayers for Classic Rock RemixesMTP - Prayers for Classic Rock RemixesThis show highlights songs that I played as a rock DJ at 3 different stations in the late 1990s.

...except... REMIXED!

Show introduces "The Pastor" who blesses Mark's DJ controller for a flawless show. (The show wasn't flawless, but no track stopped mid-course, so that's something.)

]]>This show highlights songs that I played as a rock DJ at 3 different stations in the late 1990s.

...except... REMIXED!

Show introduces "The Pastor" who blesses Mark's DJ controller for a flawless show. (The show wasn't flawless, but no track stopped mid-course, so that's something.)

]]>a1e1a547-c295-43d1-acc8-6a2a6d83754dMon, 09 Mar 2026 20:30:00 -050001:57:17falsefull21071072MTP - The Bee Reigns / Backpack TracksMTP - The Bee Reigns / Backpack TracksThis is the first show that flipped the script and put the high tempo songs first.

Later, a guest playlist appears. (If you want to submit song suggestions, email deckmanmark@gmail.com)

]]>This is the first show that flipped the script and put the high tempo songs first.

Later, a guest playlist appears. (If you want to submit song suggestions, email deckmanmark@gmail.com)

]]>daff1d22-a278-4c49-bbc1-eb690e1675ceMon, 02 Mar 2026 20:30:00 -050001:55:57falsefull21061062MTP - Gothic TendenciesMTP - Gothic TendenciesThis show premiered the cameo of "The Professor". There'll be more from him as time goes on.

EDM took a backseat for about half an hour while we channeled our 80s goth vibe, (albeit not 80s goth).

Played with the slicer on the console for Nine Inch Nails' "Into the Void", and (nearly) successfully beatmixed 3 songs.

...if only my console wouldn't up and quit. At least it only happened once this week.

]]>This show premiered the cameo of "The Professor". There'll be more from him as time goes on.

EDM took a backseat for about half an hour while we channeled our 80s goth vibe, (albeit not 80s goth).

Played with the slicer on the console for Nine Inch Nails' "Into the Void", and (nearly) successfully beatmixed 3 songs.

...if only my console wouldn't up and quit. At least it only happened once this week.

]]>8cbce0fd-69f2-41d4-b24c-013cd4b99f58Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -050001:57:21falsefull21051052MTP - Tricky Love RollercoasterMTP - Tricky Love RollercoasterThis episode premieres "the Bee" character.

I tried beatmixing live for the first time. It didn't go as well as I would have liked. Must practice more.

]]>This episode premieres "the Bee" character.

I tried beatmixing live for the first time. It didn't go as well as I would have liked. Must practice more.

]]>6213f77b-46db-4fdb-962d-33b6e127c4e8Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -050001:57:29falsefull21041042MTP - Trapped InsideMTP - Trapped InsideThe first segment of this show features "Monolith", a deepened voice designed to both soothe and create tension at virtually the same time. This character guides you through the show's Trap Music segment at the beginning of the show.

This show also had a series of what I thought at the time were music file errors, which I've since edited out to make seamless. However, you'll hear me bitch and moan about it for a bit.

-Mark

]]>The first segment of this show features "Monolith", a deepened voice designed to both soothe and create tension at virtually the same time. This character guides you through the show's Trap Music segment at the beginning of the show.

This show also had a series of what I thought at the time were music file errors, which I've since edited out to make seamless. However, you'll hear me bitch and moan about it for a bit.

-Mark

]]>410fef12-e3bc-49d8-8642-6fae37716826Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:30:00 -050001:56:17falsefull21031032MTP - "Lucky" Talisman EditionMTP - "Lucky" Talisman EditionLots of great music, excepting a couple that didn't want to play right. We hammered through it though.

]]>Lots of great music, excepting a couple that didn't want to play right. We hammered through it though.

]]>7e9dbc9e-394b-497c-a13b-93759e85e63fMon, 12 Jan 2026 20:30:00 -050001:59:34falsefull21021022All New Melancholy Tea PartyAll New Melancholy Tea PartyNow featuring a wider variety of Electronic Dance music.

Powered by Engells.

]]>Now featuring a wider variety of Electronic Dance music.

Powered by Engells.

]]>ed31f47c-001b-428b-8e80-8b2f0047bdddMon, 05 Jan 2026 20:30:00 -050001:57:53falsefull21011012Smoky mirro underworld message - Carlos' Groove BoxSmoky mirro underworld message - Carlos' Groove Boxbass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.

]]>bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.

]]>f6769656-dbed-41dc-83ff-20ea52cb5d6eWed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -050001:59:28falsebonusMelancholy Tea Party - Vol. 10 (Reaching Out)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 10 (Reaching Out)The first show in a new time slot, now Thursdays at 8pm. This show focuses on boosting presence of mind towards success.

]]>The first show in a new time slot, now Thursdays at 8pm. This show focuses on boosting presence of mind towards success.

]]>30571262-bd1b-4390-be21-8ba765506841Thu, 18 May 2023 21:30:00 -050057:54falsefull11101101Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 9 (Self-Reflection)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 9 (Self-Reflection)If you like listening to train-wrecks, then this show is for you! Show includes a couple of firsts: First show that tracks needed to be edited in-house for heinous cuss words and the program's first professional mashup.

]]>If you like listening to train-wrecks, then this show is for you! Show includes a couple of firsts: First show that tracks needed to be edited in-house for heinous cuss words and the program's first professional mashup.

]]>be786502-c9bf-4257-8371-599730efd48dTue, 25 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -050058:01falsefull11091091Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 8 (Spiritual Awakening)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 8 (Spiritual Awakening)Take a journey into your spiritual side with this non-stop 50 minute mix of electronic dance music that supports the thought of a higher power.

]]>Take a journey into your spiritual side with this non-stop 50 minute mix of electronic dance music that supports the thought of a higher power.

]]>928cc9e8-6e68-4a4b-978e-c265fc0d7f9cTue, 18 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -050054:05falsefull11081081Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 7 (On The Fly)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 7 (On The Fly)I ran up to the wire in the song selection process, so I spent the hour prior to the show putting it together. All in all, not too shabby. Focuses on female vocalists.

]]>I ran up to the wire in the song selection process, so I spent the hour prior to the show putting it together. All in all, not too shabby. Focuses on female vocalists.

]]>48d98b33-7c5c-4ef7-b728-de9a03cda71aTue, 04 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -050057:54falsefull11071071Melancholy HARD Tea PartyMelancholy HARD Tea PartyIncludes a song request.

]]>Includes a song request.

]]>b7c05cd2-56f5-46a0-b7e0-3e90b05bbf4eTue, 28 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -050057:19falsefull11061061Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 5 (Recap/Origins)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 5 (Recap/Origins)We revisit some previously played tracks, plus some that didn't make other shows due to time constraints. We also look at a couple tracks' original songs from the 50s and 70s.

]]>We revisit some previously played tracks, plus some that didn't make other shows due to time constraints. We also look at a couple tracks' original songs from the 50s and 70s.

]]>38af5196-69a8-4d91-98a1-79a36d590d44Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -050057:44falsefull11051051Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 4 (Reconciliation)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 4 (Reconciliation)Show music focuses on meandering its way to forgiveness within the lyrical content.

]]>Show music focuses on meandering its way to forgiveness within the lyrical content.

]]>8a915d2c-023d-402a-afae-668939531d8aTue, 28 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -050056:35falsefull11041041Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 3 (Call and Response)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 3 (Call and Response)Show content features 2 song sets that complement each other and create a storyline of sorts.

]]>Show content features 2 song sets that complement each other and create a storyline of sorts.

]]>b3489d97-2623-45da-884f-2f2d4a395dd5Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -050059:58falsefull11031031Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 2 (Valentine's Day Edition)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 2 (Valentine's Day Edition)Songs feature a longing for love.

]]>Songs feature a longing for love.

]]>779700b7-6bc4-4a1a-a676-1eb3f47baafdTue, 14 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -050058:42falsefull11021021Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 1 (Debut/Taboo Relationships)Melancholy Tea Party - Vol. 1 (Debut/Taboo Relationships)The beginning of a new style of music on KZSM. Features songs that make you go hmm.

]]>The beginning of a new style of music on KZSM. Features songs that make you go hmm.

]]>92ebda2d-9c44-4107-8ccd-7d677091b536Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -050059:02falsefull11011011