PODCAST · music
Pump up the Jams
by MIK Made
A podcast celebrating the songs that changed the world.Join ARIA award-winning musician Josh Pyke and AWG award-winning comedian Cameron James as they deep dive into the tracks that dominated airwaves, defined generations, and briefly united the masses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
-
Linger – The Cranberries
On this week’s Pump Up the Jams, we break down The Cranberries’ classic “Linger.” From Dolores O’Riordan’s unmistakable vocal to the swirling strings and the song’s roots in a teenage love story, we dig into how this track became one of the defining moments of ’90s alternative rock. We talk about...
-
In Conversation with Missy Higgins: The Story Behind Scar
In Part 2 of our deep dive, Josh and Cam are joined by the incomparable Missy Higgins to chat about the making of Scar. Missy opens up about the song’s origins, the whirlwind of success that followed, and what it feels like to see Scar resonate decades later. It’s a candid, funny, and heartfelt...
-
Breaking Down a Classic: Missy Higgins’ Scar
This week on Pump Up the Jams, Josh and Cam dive deep into Missy Higgins’ breakout hit Scar. From its raw honesty and soaring hooks to the way it captured a generation of Aussie listeners, we unpack what makes this song such a timeless anthem. Expect stories, laughs, and a fresh listen to one of...
-
1234 Part B with Sally Seltman
In this special Part B, Josh and Cam are joined by the brilliant songwriter Sally Seltman, the mind behind Feist’s 1234. Sally shares the story of how the song came to life, from its first spark to becoming one of the most iconic indie-pop tracks of the 2000s. She talks about the art of...
-
1234 Reasons This Song Slaps
Josh and Cam dive into Feist’s endlessly catchy 1234, the earworm that went from indie darling to global smash thanks to an iPod Nano ad and the songwriting magic of Sally Seltman. They break down the song’s deceptively simple hook, its emotional punch, and how it quietly shaped a whole era of...
-
Novelty Songs with John Safran
In this very special B-Side, Josh Pyke and Cameron James sit down with Australia’s favourite cultural prankster and storyteller, John Safran. Before his TV and radio antics, John was the frontman of Melbourne indie band Raspberry Cordial, where his knack for witty wordplay and subversive humour...
-
Too Sexy – Right Said Fred (Part 2)
They were too sexy for Milan, New York, and your expectations—now they’re on Jump Up The Jams. In Part 2, Cam and Josh sit down with Right Said Fred themselves, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass for the wild, shirtless truth behind one of the most polarising pop tracks of all time. From busking...
-
Mesh Shirts & Supermodels. Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
What do a shirtless runway strut, an accidental pop hook, and early ’90s British irony all have in common? Right Said Fred’s Too Sexy, of course. In this episode, Cam and Josh dive headfirst into the unapologetic boldness of the global hit that confused critics, thrilled dancefloors, and turned…
more -
Meet Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) on ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’
Kav Temperley, frontman of Eskimo Joe, joins us to unpack the unlikely spark behind one of Australia’s most iconic rock anthems. From a solo bathroom moment with red wine in hand to the heart of WA’s shadowy alt-rock scene, Kav dives into the world that shaped Black Fingernails, Red Wine. We talk...
-
The Bathroom Break that Rocked the World: Black Fingernails, Red Wine by Eskimo Joe
You never know when inspiration’s going to hit. For Western Australia’s chart-topping rock band Eskimo Joe, a visit to the loo with a vino rouge was frontman Kavyen Temper’s lightning strike. In this episode, we dive into WA’s dark rock scene, guyliner, a religious group, and a drum hook that…
more -
A Banned Film Clip and a Controversial Producer: All The Things She Said by t.A.T.u.
The Russian pop duo that was "runnin’ through our heads" in the early 2000s has a dark side… In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of All The Things She Said: from Lena Katina and Julia Volkova’s start in a children's music group to their viral queer-baiting banned film clip, and the...
-
From an ACDC shirt & LSD to a Body in the Woods: Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
What do a murder in the woods, an ACDC T-shirt, and an acid trip have to do with one of the most iconic anthems of the 2000s? In this episode, we break down the story behind Teenage Dirtbag: from a real-life crime that shook a small town, to how Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown transformed teen...
-
Meet Brendan B. Brown (Wheatus) on ‘Teenage Dirtbag’
Brendan B. Brown, frontman of Wheatus, joins us for a raw and thoughtful conversation about the story behind Teenage Dirtbag. From his time at a strict boarding school to growing up in a town haunted by violence and fear, Brendan shares how a song born from alienation and survival became an...
-
Coming Soon
A podcast celebrating the songs that changed the world is coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast celebrating the songs that changed the world.Join ARIA award-winning musician Josh Pyke and AWG award-winning comedian Cameron James as they deep dive into the tracks that dominated airwaves, defined generations, and briefly united the masses.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
MIK Made
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Pump up the Jams have?
Pump up the Jams currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Pump up the Jams about?
A podcast celebrating the songs that changed the world.Join ARIA award-winning musician Josh Pyke and AWG award-winning comedian Cameron James as they deep dive into the tracks that dominated airwaves, defined generations, and briefly united the masses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
How often does Pump up the Jams release new episodes?
Pump up the Jams has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Pump up the Jams?
You can listen to Pump up the Jams on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Pump up the Jams?
Pump up the Jams is created and hosted by MIK Made.
URL copied to clipboard!