Something in the Wilderness

You may know Zac Clark as the man behind the keys on stage with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Something Corporate… take this opportunity to get to know Zac better as an artist and performer. In this episode, Zac reflects on his journey from fan to bandmate and solo artist, his approach to songwriting, the unique experience of performing intimate house shows, and the new music he's been working on. Whether you've followed Zac for years or have just discovered his music, this conversation offers a deeper dive into his career. Zac's official site: https://inthewolfsmouth.com/ Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamzacclark/ Stream Zac's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IdCnVHtgDZJIJG5zOmDAE?si=RBdiqRHcQ7ekHxCqfjE4Yg

Returning guest, Morgan, and I discuss a song that we don't think gets enough love and attention. Join us as we go back to the summer of 2020 and find out what Andrew released into the world at such a strange time in history. We compare the song to others from the era, talk about how it fit into the catalog and in the live show, what the future may hold for this song, and our relationship with it! Official Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/Eh1_5vHRQh8?si=V_Etpww4fBMf6vXO Live at the Troubadour with Strings, Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/A1jqX_5lwXw?si=aGuG20rCoTxyr53d 2020 Buzzbands Article: https://buzzbands.la/2020/07/31/stream-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-get-on-my-wave/

A returning guest joins the podcast to talk about what we believe is a fan favorite live show song. We dig into the songwriting and lyrical content of this song, our personal histories and experiences with this song, and the Zombies on Broadway album as a whole. Official Song Audio: https://youtu.be/2pL4GgXdJO8?si=d8wAqEA-57gqPIQR Live, 2017: https://youtu.be/B6poeMWS2GE Live in 2019, Upside Down flowers tour: https://youtu.be/68WlfmcVRus Live on Holiday From Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/iSpsRGA69tk?si=tGEvO87s4Qr9vUBi Concord.com interview: https://concord.com/artist/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/#:~:text=Consciously%20or%20unconsciously%20I%20began,work%20and%20done%20it%20well. TimeOut Interview: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/musician-andrew-mcmahon-takes-us-on-a-tour-of-his-favorite-new-york-spots-020117

Returning guest Cindy @cindycarrierviolin comes back to talk about a beloved collaboration between Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon that will forever hold a special place in her heart. We talk about how this song came to fruition, our own personal history with the song, and recent events that made this song unforgettable for so many of us, especially Cindy herself. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/I2lVEiwKVFM?si=qqsQzvltpDJHeKRr Live on Holiday From Real '26 feat. Cindy Carrier: https://youtu.be/la8n8buFXF4?si=ka0mFyaVnq_e4pAV Cindy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindycarrierviolin Cindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycarrierviolin Instrumental version by Lindsey Stirling: https://youtu.be/NQePDA2EisI?si=FgXYqNV-GuGChEj- Live Acoustic Instrumental by Lindsey Stirling: https://youtu.be/l-d3KbLlrMo?si=iJRfU6ucF_o5yNJP Live on the Today Show (both Lindsey and Andrew): https://youtu.be/9zJUhmkpEz8?si=m_Md13uchrzBrDfZ

Jessica joins the podcast this week for two reasons: First, we dive into a B-side that's newer to me but, deeply meaningful to her. Second, we compare stories from our recent Holiday From Real cruise! This episode explores how a song and shared moments among fans at sea intertwine in a powerful way. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/_iSy8dTMGPU?si=JQ_ofn9WDG9xTuPv Live in Poughkeepsie, January 2013: https://youtu.be/Nn4cHtih114?si=vy0eKgmW0UIGsp2- Live at Dear Jack VIP Night (Chicago), November 2022: https://youtu.be/j933VmYe4Ws?si=Hx6Wg6EwCn5XGoE6 Live on Holiday From Real '26 (clip): https://youtu.be/06eF7ESxjkY?si=PmM-DSlzDc5iw2PY Watch HFR '26 shared youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&si=x1oGPe1J_OEBG3V3 Add your videos to the HFR '26 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&jct=5yi5V8yeW9Nl-4bI0oKf8A Andrew McMahon Fan Art Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amfanartcollective Keep Rising Therapy: Jessica's private practice: https://keeprisingtherapy.com

If you were on the recent Holiday From Real cruise, you may have noticed a fan wearing a yellow arrow above her head. What did it mean and why is it important? Coral and Hayley join the show to tell us about their cruise festival experience and share a special message to the fandom. We had a lot of fun sharing our memories and talking about unique moments! Collaborative HFR video playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&jct=Mk3NsIeaCCTKI9BBm7b2uw (click the link, become a collaborator, upload your videos to your own account, then add them to this collaborative playlist!)

Kyle of Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights is back to discuss a UDF-era track that felt like a big one at the time, but in a sense, seems quickly to have been lost in the shuffle. Join us as we discuss the merits of this track and decide if this should be a regular staple, or if it's already had it's time in the sun. **Kyle also brought his brand new and unreleased Patterns in Traffic track to the pod so we could get a taste of what he's been working on. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/-ySLoP7wk-M Live on Holiday from Real cruise, 2024: https://youtu.be/oeuVKOfAnws?si=uR8KTuqErOmti0fs or https://youtu.be/9ozyEI-MGMo?si=jiOY3MLZCP62inFu Live on the Rock Boat, 2021 (acoustic guitar): https://youtu.be/fWUnCa_5cLU Live at the Orpheum in LA w/ Butch Walker, 2019: https://youtu.be/MhHD8StD38Q?si=Alx1Wneq-a5m6cpA Rocktail Hour, Blue Vacation: https://youtu.be/V-B8R38rKH4?si=Ir6kKwhfwbrtL8em Cryptic Rock interview, 2018: https://crypticrock.com/interview-andrew-mcmahon/

This week, Hunter DeBlanc, host of the Sadurdays Radio podcast, musician, and self-proclaimed Andrew superfan, joined the show! We dig into how he came to know Andrew, why his late-night sets have become legendary, and how he builds intentional, emotional, and chaos-filled dance floors in a unique set, unlike one you've probably seen before! Hunter surprised me a few times this episode, and I think you'll be surprised and pleased with what you learn too! https://www.hunterdeblanc.com/ Sadurdays Radio (Hunter interviews your favorite musicians and plays your favorite emo and pop-punk classics and more!): https://open.spotify.com/show/5fGqJytid4LDj7kfcRG0Gj?si=31369e352b064ceb Hunter's NYE Mixtape Version 2.6 (you'll want to hear this to prepare for the pool deck party!): https://soundcloud.com/hunterdeblanc Hunter recommends you listen to: https://open.spotify.com/album/2x8cBNEaveu3x7jA9resgN?si=GzQd9h6fTAmT9Oo15j8I_w

We are celebrating 100 songs on the podcast! Jenn and Megan from the Girls at the Rock Show pod joined the show this time around. Since both co-hosts are fellow Andrew McMahon fans, we brought them over to talk about a very important song to Andrew's life story! Be sure to check out Steve's guest spot on their podcast last week as well!   Song Audio: https://youtu.be/hqawSsFq48g?si=5IhWlnpxOe0GsYQe Girls at The Rock Show Pod: https://solo.to/girlsattherockshow From "Live at the El Rey", 2012: https://youtu.be/u_9yl5yZ68E?si=dEzmGdvUtne_r1Gq From The Dear Jack Benefit livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/7DtPJbQelBA Live in Detroit, 2025: https://youtu.be/Jw9xCqpuYXo?si=DnkKdNidkB5Yhner Instagram Live, March 2020: https://youtu.be/H2L8EUg3gro?si=jXBteuqzmNUDmpCj Andrew discusses the song, 2009: https://youtu.be/bKdzVLBuYFk?si=OwP2GSQZQ4WJMRPu Behind the Scenes of The Glass Passenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH1o2A6dcBk

My wife Marci returns to the show for her first song episode in a few years. This time, I picked the song, so I wasn't quite sure where she stood on this one. Not an oft-discussed track in the fanbase, but its serious tones gave us a lot to discuss. Life story or pure fiction? How do you relate to the lyrics in this one? Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/_BEw3N-AH6s Instagram livestream, 2020 (audio only): https://youtu.be/svoiAkYrbNE?si=8muhpmue_zHz1dcG Live on the Upside Down Flowers tour, 2019: https://youtu.be/0Wnkpka9O-k Live on Holiday from Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/XIGVAQWUU_k?si=-XVsi07iPMzt0F49 Acoustic Ruby Red Studio version w/ Butch Walker: https://youtu.be/EnqmNWT8hoA?si=bz-RrVYs6CD6942J Cryptic Rock interview, 2018: https://crypticrock.com/interview-andrew-mcmahon/

Kat from @katmcintyreart and the AMFan Art Collective joins the show to discuss one of her favorite Andrew songs. She shares what inspires her to make art and the special memories she has of the music in general, as well as her feelings on the song she chose. We also reflect back on the year of Jack's Mannequin as a whole. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/XqIHyHN4Nu0?si=CbqHvdog6nQN0AYn Kat's Andrew McMahon-inspired art: https://linktr.ee/katmcintyreart Live at Lollapalooza, 2007 (1st time ever played live): https://youtu.be/JSVeaVwJGww?si=kIMH73a9_ArNRO4B Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/EBejhRm7sDk?si=0dF6Osm3MszCjLRG&t=3540 Live in Philadelphia, 2025: https://youtu.be/J99RPPvNzPM?si=75thK1cAUQwrOOx0

Chad in the Lounge joined the podcast this week to reflect on our last adventure at sea and talk about how the late night parties on the ship became a memorable event for many cruisers! He's not officially on the bill, he doesn't work for Sixthman, he is one of us! We talked about memories from the last Holiday from Real and what we're looking forward to on the next! Find out what happens on the ship when the bands stop playing for the night. Even if you're not cruising, this is a fun conversation with a fellow fan! Reserve your cabin on Holiday From Real '26: https://www.holidayfromrealcruise.com/ Emotional Support band's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportmusic

Arielle & Kristie, members of the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team for the Dear Jack Foundation's 300K challenge, joined the show to recap the Detroit 11/11 events, including VIP night, the 11/11 show, and more! Many Andrew McMahon fans descended upon the city of Detroit for these special events. We also touched upon this year's fundraising season and talked about our experience in the community. We recorded this show prior to the announcement, but the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team won the DJF 300K fundraising challenge for 2025 with over $50,000 raised this year! Learn more about DJF fundraising: https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/campaign/raise-your-voice-300k-challenge/c714411 The AMFan Art Collective: https://www.instagram.com/amfanartcollective/ The Lights and Buzz, 11/10 Detroit: https://youtu.be/LMYKZ9n77OA?si=-2hyr7CW4gqvm9Qf The Resolution, 11/11 Detroit: https://youtu.be/5ZMTSKmnSEo?si=NKPRpqWxHEcvCZGU

Featured artists Ivory Layne joins the show to talk about her time on the last cruise and also her upcoming performances on the '26 Holiday From Real cruise. If you're not yet familiar with Ivory, get to know her music and learn about her connections to Andrew McMahon. This was such a fun interview and I can not WAIT to see her sets on the next cruise! If you weren't a fan before, I think you will be after this listen. Visit www.ivorylayne.com to support, buy merch, join her Patreon, and anything else to support the band. Music Video: https://youtu.be/IvL24hPuYT8?si=zZvgL-l1S9hGvPwV

Brothers Phil and Chris of the band 4 Normandy share how Andrew's music inspired them to play music together and how it keeps them connected even today. We talk about their own music at the beginning and how that came together, then transition into our conversation about the Andrew McMahon song we chose. You'll hear some of their own song, "Alive" within the episode, as well as in the outro. You can stream this song and others wherever you like. The Spotify link to their music is below. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/1OxW5c42o4s?si=Y_OQ-tccwnRCBWjW 4 Normandy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DbbOzpdDqQ837KjYARGSf?si=tenrsQuQQ2-G4uRAr-yBmA Live in Los Angeles, 2008: https://youtu.be/u_9yl5yZ68E?si=dEzmGdvUtne_r1Gq Live at Sound Check, Pittsburgh, 2025: https://youtu.be/Dd6R2IkTRAE?si=LWdyQBuzGLu9C_CF Andrew discusses the song, 2009: https://youtu.be/YYc62PTjekA?si=iGtIxsAVEeFNIfWv 4 Normandy (Phil & Chris' former band) Starland Ballroom performance: https://youtu.be/ka186RIAS-s?si=nz8S7JB_7JSEk3Mf

Kristie has been a long-time fan, even introducing her daughter Kayleigh to the fandom in recent years. She was lucky to see the song we're talking about today live at Red Rocks recently. Plus, Kayleigh tells us about her experience singing on stage with Andrew on the New Friends tour and of course, we had to discuss the new Strings Attached EP! Besides all that? We're talking about a newer fan favorite song. Do you agree? Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/Brhoh8mMLcg?si=apcqkMHI6fhkPMEB Remix version: https://youtu.be/KsWtysdymDc?si=nhBNjo61TMIJrECS Stars, Live at Red Rocks, 2025: https://youtu.be/ykrO9A5FRQg?si=O84Q6TkQiYl-amdN Kayliegh, "Dark Blue", Charlotte, 2023: https://youtu.be/mjORoLK24LQ?si=IsTWSb6mGUylvN3Q&t=377 Live (piano-only) at PNC Studio Session, 2023: https://youtu.be/V3Jj8xAVa7k?si=6WL99x6vjKZRK_p4 Nettwerk interview: https://nettwerk.com/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-releases-new-single-stars/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/ Tiffany's artwork: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyfagnantart/

We have now been doing this podcast for 5 years, and we thought... what better way to celebrate than to bring Andrew McMahon back to the podcast to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Everything in Transit?! Steve Jones from Concert Pipeline and I partnered on this interview with Andrew while he was out on our with Jack's Mannequin! This episode was recorded back in June while on the first leg of the tour prior to Red Rocks. This interview is available on both the Concert Pipeline podcast feed as well as this one. We asked Andrew about how he got into the headspace to return to the Jack's era, his thoughts on Red Rocks (before it happened), his fan community, what's next for him in the near future, and much more! You may be surprised at some of his answers... We are so grateful for this opportunity. Concert Pipeline Podcast: https://linktr.ee/concertpipeline Concert Pipeline's YouTube (with full video interview): https://youtu.be/ADT5jRC5DhQ?si=jqo1YsZIUt8atByn My daughters videos from the Pittsburgh show in June 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJni8IxGf0Y-tO0iTtV8spX4P&si=SWY3KkhcTP6gGUfA "Swim" at 10 Years in Transit, Columbus, 2016: https://youtu.be/KxNRcDuGxDI

Mary Lynn joins the podcast to talk about her experience with her best friend at the recent Red Rocks Three Pianos show! We learn about their history as fans as well as the Dear Jack Foundation fundraising they do. But mostly, we talk about what it was like to be at the Andrew McMahon Red Rocks show in person! MaryLynn's Red Rocks videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWyTvS0LcDH6kujUwrQbKDp6xfhFNuqm8&si=oxePfyJIbYFQibJ- Chantel's review and photos: https://discord.com/channels/1315387546422870127/1315387547068923987/1400628615133139097

Andrew Ware returns to the podcast to complete the trifecta: We've discussed a Wilderness and a Jack's Mannequin song together, so it was inevitable that we would do a Something Corporate track eventually. Join us as we get DEEP on the lyrics, even with some light critique, touching on change with the times in culture, values, and why this song might be different if it was written and released today. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/nkdItUuYVIA?si=fQxFYIrL5CE3VDP3 Instagram Live: https://youtu.be/PxMDzG131GI?si=zKtCPhGLwNwCJF2E&t=962 Live in Philadelphia, 2024: https://youtu.be/CFTyjmyuv30?si=Vig5YgF-tdgoFkta Music Frisk interview, 2003: https://www.musicfrisk.com/something-corporate-interview/

We take a brief detour from Jack's Summer to talk about a sometimes-overlooked gem of a song that has fallen out of the live show in recent years for the most part. I haven't ever spoken to another fan who considers this one of their favorites. Is it one of your favorites? Review from hiddenjams.com: https://hiddenjams.com/2014/10/14/review-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/ Live in DC, 2014: https://youtu.be/FdYT37QZeiA Live at Mohegan Sun, CT, 2015: https://youtu.be/XvPFsYNNLeg HuffPost article, 2014: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fangs-wilderness-chats-w_b_8398818 Fan-made Music Video by December Hotel: https://youtu.be/_xsV4F_oAog

Happy Father's Day! My wife and daughters and I went out to the Pittsburgh date of the Jack's Mannequin MFEO tour and had a blast! It was all I wanted! We met up with friends, made some new ones, and were so impressed with the visuals and the setlist. We talk about it all on this episode! I also give you a teaser about a cool episode coming up in August for the 100th song episode celebration. The MFEO Tour Pt. 2 Recap will happen in November after I go to more Jack's Mannequin shows. Live show videos, Pittsburgh 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJni8IxGf0Y-tO0iTtV8spX4P&si=Wzj5GC9XjfBMkM1H

Andy has recently dove deeper into his fandom for Andrew McMahon and came to share his thoughts on a newer song. Find out what he has to say about this song, and Andrew's music in general as a fan that's still discovering the music. We dive deep into the meaning of the song- what it means to us, and what it may have meant to the songwriters. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/4VWzY-fUWlE?si=Mkqv3qKxAoLPJbW7 Piano-only version (visualizer): https://youtu.be/U17-aNbB_tU?si=IgFmdIUKedju-WnB Live (full-band) in Anaheim, 2023: https://youtu.be/mG58yA9yAyU?si=5fk92rNsZdg3C8br Live (piano-only) at PNC Studio Session, 2023: https://youtu.be/-3kzdv1VJ60?si=X3r38PrWbjG01kYN Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/ American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/

*Content Warning* This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. First-time guest Steven brings a personal and powerful story about how Andrew McMahon's music impacted his own personal path. We unpack the song's lyrics and themes and discuss what this song means to each of us. This episode offers a heartfelt and insightful look at an often overlooked track. "Platform Fire" short film: https://youtu.be/OzIxsZXuTDA?si=gH_vcNdw1Hb7004G Track-by-Track Intro by Andrew: https://youtu.be/PtzlRGuV99k?si=FBrqLKJhn6tRFD7Y Live in August, 2011: https://youtu.be/FEwEgSfI1h4?si=A2PCLOqsNT2B9Dlg

Arielle joins the podcast to discuss a trip back to Andrew's past and where he found himself in that moment. Also, we talk about fan-made art inspired by Andrew and the community that's been built around it! And of course, past experiences at live shows and the upcoming tour! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/zV2zCUzWqOA?si=WCkeHFoncKzua82b Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?si=uy78hWjq_k7y3D8K Live in Boston, August 2024: https://youtu.be/9ktcnRf9B18?si=oGr8t4zOuczWfBbg Live and Acoustic in Australia, 2011: https://youtu.be/p6hqUGAo2oU?si=VTsJWw5bZ-e7fDfd

The guys from the High School Never Ends podcast joined the show to discuss which qualities make the perfect mixed tape, tell stories, talk live shows, and of course talk about a legendary song! We can't believe it took 90 episodes to get to this one! Wingman Steve and Chris-183 also play their own game of "Rankin It" with us, where we rank our top tracks from Everything in Transit. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/WdW48xSbb9s?si=AahidOl0dVe5siqF Animated (official?) Music Video: https://youtu.be/GguaYNTuJkc?si=3VLZBy7HUZDKpe9I HSNE podcast: https://linktr.ee/Hsnepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6f4ce95e-5efc-44a2-b657-b473aac4fa12 Hurley Studios' Piano-only version: https://youtu.be/w_PbsVHrMx4?si=K7dRSGi6jKu6PmGY VH1 Acoustic version w/ guitar and piano: https://youtu.be/0-HV5m75I4s?si=d1LpNYs3WlmBhsNU 97x Acoustic: https://youtu.be/Mop4OxtynM4 One Tree Hill TV show: https://youtu.be/NWQIZPfJiCk?si=Q2tdtwAdkZgU-mTO & https://youtu.be/h6Fz3VjzyLM?si=6Gtu3KmvCO5cRrn5 MTV News interview, 2016: https://web.archive.org/web/20180327181928/http://www.mtv.com/news/2878848/andrew-mcmahon-the-mixed-tape-jacks-mannequin/ Album Review: https://diamondintherock.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/jacks-mannequin-everything-in-transit-review/

Celeste stopped by to help us celebrate the 2-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! We took a break from the year of Jack's Mannequin to discuss one of our favorite tracks from the modern era. We also reflect back on recent live shows and look forward to upcoming shows! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/tpJ2cyt4m-s?si=Ckw31qnAoxxAlpyN Live on Holiday From Real cruise, November 2024: https://youtu.be/7FeoJ8XtUHw?si=a-2PdkWcevG-gUns Live in Manhattan, April 2023: https://youtu.be/ZngmzJcBbG8?si=c5pwM31lOyMDJyBN American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/

Former guests Hazel Jacks and Lindsay both return to the podcast to talk about another epic Andrew track. The song is in two parts, but this episode is not! We learned that this song is SORT OF the final song on Everything in Transit. We also listen to what Andrew says at the end of the track. We share our excitement about the recently announced Jack's Mannequin tour. Finally, we dig deep into the song that both Hazel and Lindsay picked (separately) so we brought them together! Also, Hazel earns her robe on this episode. Listen to learn more! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/B46oP5CD1gs?si=05m-yxP-Yp5a95SJ Rolling Stone article, 2025: https://shorturl.at/APDVh MFEO on Holiday From Real cruise 2024: https://youtu.be/DjNuPOWIxxk?si=dx9Ll2JnQxjYkvK7 MFEO on Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?si=1ylqZJQ2B5Q9Lcb0&t=3016 MFEO, Live at the El Rey, 2012: https://youtu.be/lxmS71uuE2Q?si=38nwgopwxrI7b6cN

Returning guest Lindsay brings another deep cut to the show, with her choice of a Transit-era B-side that holds some significance in the history of Andrew's career. Should this track have been included on the album, or does it work better in it's life as a Deluxe Edition bonus track? Is this a song we want to hear live this year? What is Lindsay's favorite Andrew song and album? Find it all out here! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/4zSYwcd9pmM?si=nzcvjpcqtkI42VwC College Magazine article, 2011: https://www.collegemagazine.com/cm-interviews-jacks-mannequin/#selection-749.1-749.186 Oral History of Everything in Transit: https://youtu.be/fDuu172htxM?si=OmPuQrc5dj3FNdIu

Author Hazel Jacks returns to the podcast to kick off our celebration of 20 Years in Transit. We're trying to manifest an official tour announcement! Hopefully, soon?  Here on the podcast, we're going to talk about several Jack's Mannequin songs in the coming months. Hazel chose to start us off with an emotional one. Join us as we make our own meanings of the heavy lyrics, talk about Andrew's 2005 blog, and touch on other songs of the era as well! We also touch on how this song and others inspire her as she writes and how she incorporates music into her stories. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/vNMAV5uXCLc?si=BxsqEkuJe2nmZWc3 Hazel Jacks' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorhazeljacks/ Order "Surf Road" by Hazel Jacks: https://a.co/d/gs5kff9 Piano-only live, 2008: https://youtu.be/7FmGqLkevaM?si=gY5CsqWBpYmrFjdv Live in Columbus, Ohio, 2023: https://youtu.be/icJ6-xzA4LU?si=g41XjLVY0kyGdXuk Andrew's 2005 blog: https://jacksmannequin.blogs.com/jacksmannequin/2005/03/finally_doing_s.html

Since it's the holiday season, why not a holiday-themed song? Andrew was featured on a holiday track that you may not have heard before with some other familiar names. Learn about how this project came together and why and about Andrew·s involvement with it. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/jDXholWipCM?si=uMz0S1U2J6tdsoBS Must Be Christmas Music Video: https://youtu.be/NIIEmQ0aYjk?si=doEnyd1nhVHBwXOr

This is Part 2 in a 2-part episode: Madelyn, Mike, and I continue our discussion about our Holiday From Real cruise experience. We answer fan-submitted questions about the experience, talk about favorite sets, songs, and moments, and we even give our suggestions about what could make this cruise even better! Plus, our predictions for 2026! Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4WZOFaYjXmB0zDrRsVjrKb0zIVUg0U2h&jct=9HVR9eVIxTG3RZH2TRhmZA Steve's HFR videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJngRR1jq_rPAy-fGij49-psX

Mike and Madelyn join the show to tell us about their Holiday From Real cruise experience! Three people who had three different experiences on the boat discuss some favorite moments, unique experiences, and of course the live music! This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4WZOFaYjXmB0zDrRsVjrKb0zIVUg0U2h&jct=9HVR9eVIxTG3RZH2TRhmZA Steve's HFR videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJngRR1jq_rPAy-fGij49-psX

Former guests Kristin, Kyle, and Rachel join Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast for a night of Andrew-themed trivia! We are raising money for the Dear Jack Foundation in this episode. Please feel free to hit the link in the show notes if you'd like to make your own donation before 11/15 and help us raise money to help support young adults and adolescents with a cancer diagnosis. Play along with our contestants and find out who the Most Knowledgeable Andrew McFan is this year! Thank you once again to Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast for putting together this game for us to raise money for DJF! Donate to Team October's Dear Jack Foundation fundraiser: https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/fundraiser/5672150 Trivia Visual to play along: https://shorturl.at/FJppP Pub Trivia Podcast: https://pubtriviagroup.weebly.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQ6-5_hrMLR9Y6o-CBMaEwGtTcpbdjvs9E_tndwEz3Up5luDonEWLJxJ8_aem_zT9ZSJ7k1yLt9vnRb3f0qg

Ben, Tommy, and Jesse from Jukebox the Ghost join the podcast to talk about their history as a band, some tour stories, what to expect in their live show, and what they're looking forward to on the Holiday From Real cruise! You don't want to miss this one: they're a fun hang and they'll give you some pro tips for the cruise. Who was Ben texting with during this recording? And what were they texting about? Listen to find out! YouTube Jukebox The Ghost Starter Pack: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJngNtcfMNsKjccQQDPX_OYw-&si=4yzcRwCA2gDiBasK or  Spotify Jukebox the Ghost starter pack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77NQgybLJtYiEkEskHuZfm?si=fb488b2b8fbd4233 Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxtheghost Listen to their new EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/7qRmvLcvNArr2OV7nBdqIv?si=Uf5CH_jETy6R4HhdYZqhrQ

We're discussing the second track that brought the Wilderness project together with Something Corporate in preparation for the Out of Office tour. Cindy, who recently arranged and performed a cover of this song with her friend, is our brand new guest to help break down this brand new song! Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/vBM1-SOI_PE?si=k3L918jBt-cj8Ed4 Watch Cindy's cover of "Happy" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycarrierviolin/ Andrew's piano-only version of "Happy": https://youtu.be/HlTPl9lwNEo?si=A0Juli5aPnZmNTHt Live in Seattle, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UdTJ0X5nM Digital Journal article: https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/andrew-mcmahon-of-something-corporate-talks-about-their-new-music/article Hashtag Magazine article: https://hashtagmagazine.net/home/2024/7/26/something-corporate-and-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-release-new-single-happy

Who's ready for a Holiday From Real? We have Sixthman Heather on the show to give us a sneak preview on what to expect on the ship! Get a behind-the-scenes point of view on what it takes to put a party on this scale together and why this may be the vacation of your life. Find out how this event was put together and what to expect when you walk on board. SO MUCH information for you is packed into one episode. Even if you're not sailing with us, there's something in this one for everyone! Join the Holiday From Real facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881842096385318 Learn more about the cruise: https://www.holidayfromrealcruise.com/ Andrew on the pool deck, Rock Boat 2021: https://youtu.be/16gAhXQbc60?si=edVjZ22czC5j2Bx6

Hear about my experience at the midwest Out of Office Something Corporate shows! *Warning* Setlist spoilers ahead! Relive the most memorable moments with us and other memories made along the way. "Wait" acoustic in Detroit: https://youtu.be/CWA12UaP_bA?si=u7qAGPuNcd5FIQNf Order the upcoming SoCo livestream livestream on veeps: https://veeps.com/somethingcorporate Donate to the Dear Jack Foundation: https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/fundraiser/5672150

Author and music journalist Mike Damante joins us this episode to talk about his time in the pop punk scene and his perspective of what things looked like from the inside. We talk about a favorite track from the early years, a fun song that we still love to shout out the words to today! Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/DPPX6dZT0Vw?si=0zBvEePqlEa7GMSF Mike's links: https://linktr.ee/mikedamante (order his books here!) Hey Suburbia! Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xyHjw0fV6hy4Wt1gOB9T7?si=86d2dd29942f4cf3 Alternative Press interview, 2010: https://www.altpress.com/if_you_c_jordan_10_years_later_with_something_corporates_andrew_mcmaho/ From the Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2015/11/05/andrew-mcmahon-talks-recovery-his-legacy-and-why-he-doesnt-play-konstantine-in-concert/ Live on the Late Late Show by Something Corporate, 2002: https://youtu.be/p7SYWV1LWGo?si=dlALSnf06Vcp_F2P Live by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, 2023: https://youtu.be/2qi36oWXM1Q?si=XOSxKxUv31ApmGxJ

Rachel joins the show to talk about a more recent Andrew track. We take a break from SoCo summer to discuss how it's helped inspire her to challenge herself in multiple ways. Next, she is raising funds to run in the Marine Corp marathon for the Dear Jack Foundation. The link is below if you'd like to donate to the Dear Jack Foundation on her behalf. Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/K3Au51VfGwA?si=Nl0lRPOmFEh7WfcS Rachel's Dear Jack Fundraising page for the Marine Corps Marathon: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraiser=c09f443769be50367135 Rachel's DJF Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/teamimaginationrunningwild Andrew describes the song on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhAUM1oU0U/?hl=en American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/ Live in Manhattan, April 2023: https://youtu.be/lX2Gn4YEQnI?si=dlXgmTULV_84QD_Y

Steve Jones from the Concert Pipeline podcast recently flew out to Seattle for the SoCo show and had a chance to sit down with Andrew and Josh for an interview. We talk about his experience, we discuss one of Andrew's first ever recorded songs, and we touch on a lot of pop culture references on this one. Steve even asked Andrew to tell us a bit about this song, so we have some audio from the interview to hear from the songwriter himself! Let's take a trip back to the 1980s! Who knew this would be something after all? Concert Pipelind podcast: https://linktr.ee/concertpipeline Original song recording on Andrew's solo EP, 1999: https://youtu.be/MYN7xx93aCg?si=o6nbbYAg9rXyjw3u SoCo Ready…Break song version: https://youtu.be/0aLF9vNdWxo?si=_udC8HgeOVKsaD2K Homemade Music Video: https://youtu.be/cQg_Rhscc_A?si=kCKPPnQlzchX3SzX Live in Anaheim, December, 2023: https://youtu.be/jdhyRu3yeFU?si=otnQoWDmN75vLRj4 "Unbelievable" by Owl City and Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTWaiwb5QnE

Let's recap our experience on Day 2 of the Four Chord Music Festival 10 to see Something Corporate! Hanging with friends (and making new ones!), being part of this great live music community, and surviving the weather are all themes of this episode! We were so excited to talk about all the bands leading up to SoCo and their set in particular, that I realized we FORGOT to talk about the All-American Rejects set, which I DID enjoy! As long as you're not coming to listen for the AAR set recap, then I think you'll enjoy hearing about the rest of our exciting experience at the festival! Setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/something-corporate/2024/carrie-furnace-pittsburgh-pa-2bab80de.html Only Ashes, live at Four Chord, 2024: https://youtu.be/EhVzEV4Jzco Sign up for Letters With Love zooms: https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/get-involved/ Biggie's Bullies, Bulldog Rescue: https://biggiesbullies.org/

We're doing something a little different for our 80th episode! Here's a song that wasn't written or co-written by Andrew, or even by Josh. But Something Corporate covered this song over 20 years ago and it must have been a significant song for the guys. We explore what makes it so special and learn a bit about the original artist. Are there any Bjork fans here? Something Corporate's cover version: https://youtu.be/6b6Uah-4mtQ?si=Gmrxh_DpIgt6A32O Original version by Bjork: https://youtu.be/cteN9xDkP_w?si=Ghzv2694QN_HXLlm Radiohead's cover version: https://youtu.be/KVvO4mPoZiA?si=dNtwkP7JLa5GMpoR Jason Mraz's cover version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVfoxOBmF8s Live performance by Bjork, 2002: https://youtu.be/6Ua4tkvkweA?si=doCWG52PW_psgLue

Photographer Bailey returns for another end of the album Jack's Mannequin track that resonates with her. We talk about the origin of the song and a potential legacy it could have had, how we relate deeply to this song, Andrew's most fitting album closers, and more! "Casting Lines" short film: https://youtu.be/WaxXjP_Tlc8?si=0vN8WnLhzWazPvTK Bailey's photography website: https://www.baileyelizabethphoto.com/ Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyelizabethphoto Track-by-Track commentary: https://youtu.be/EEIphLK-kxw?si=oE-8kJ7bw8thbeP0 Live at the DJF 11/11/11 show: https://youtu.be/wi77XqOzJbk?si=IEFieG6Crbwas7eS Instagram live, 2020: https://youtu.be/qi7cZcc4XSg?si=g2nxy0-wzJW7GPrz&t=1840 Album Review from American Songwriter: https://web.archive.org/web/20181014204259/http://americansongwriter.com/2011/10/jack%e2%80%99s-mannequin-people-and-things/

This one's for the OG and the old-school Something Corporate fans! Morgan and I discuss the musings and vibe of a teenage Andrew and join the ride back to our own teenage years to imagine his mindset for this one. Song: https://youtu.be/nZF-hEaP87U Performed at Blayne's 21s bday party, 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75KvjiqR3W4&t=344s The Galaxy Sessions track list: https://www.last.fm/music/Something+Corporate/Galaxy+Sessions

Kyle Simons of Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights returns to the podcast to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! Kyle picked a specific song from the album to focus on for this episode. He helps us break down the song and we discuss how this one represents the entire album well. Kyle provides a songwriter and musician's perspective on this song and we also talk about his two music projects, Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights. Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/rEUZLkuAJs8?si=X472JMiJUYEZrFUn Patterns in Traffic website: https://patternsintraffic.com/ Patterns in Traffic on bandcamp: https://patternsintraffic.bandcamp.com/album/lights-reflections Review of Kyle and Eva's Harsh Lights LP on Chorus.fm: https://chorus.fm/reviews/harsh-lights-watch-the-world-divide/ American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/

We have a new guest joining the show to talk about a more modern song that has had a lot of time in setlists on previous tours, but we don't hear talked about too much among the fanbase lately. We talk about what makes this one unique among the discography, draw some comparisons to the latest album, and share our opinions about the songwriting, production, lyrics, and more! Is this one of your favorites? There's also a special treat at the beginning from my daughters and I. Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/a1ZZzu__jw0 Chorus.fm interview: https://chorus.fm/features/interviews/andrew-mcmahon/ Melodic.net interview: https://web.archive.org/web/20170217061803/http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=27932 Live at Austin City Limits, 2017: https://youtu.be/30dVYWTYzBk Youtube Paste Studios version, 2017: https://youtu.be/9w76i5aICVM Simlish version: https://youtu.be/yLNwnyI2xog

Kristin joins the podcast to talk about one of her favorite songs by Andrew McMahon. We talk about recent live shows, a special video project she put together for the entire fanbase, and more! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/ZPU8vsl6gyc?si=7G9Sh8XE3hKzGI9I "Snakes on a Plane" Remix version: https://youtu.be/n_MkWIec9DI?si=TikLJuD9TC8JpNh9 Punk Goes Acoustic Version: https://youtu.be/7oHZ2becOqE?si=bK6d2PeFWkFt_62k Kristin's New Friends tour guest singer recap video: https://youtu.be/mjORoLK24LQ?si=hdQcR27-X4zQMsED Bruised, Hello Gone Days Tour, Live 2022: https://youtu.be/_14pqOmC-J0?si=BlAMvEfI5udBlXli Instagram Live, March 2020: https://youtu.be/H2L8EUg3gro?si=z3sv6qYygtf1At7B&t=1138 Bruised, instrumental version: https://youtu.be/aoDYXBBmxAY?si=nkCyfvqzGmpxlfSC

Author Hazel Jacks joins the podcast again to talk about her latest book and one of the more recent favorite SoCo songs! Her brand new book, Surf Road, has a killer soundtrack that contains the song we're talking about and more old-school emo favorites! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/pDiOHF0Q12A?si=W39NfsFg2_Nll4_P Hazel Jacks' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorhazeljacks/ Order "Surf Road" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4QSxTBO "Surf Road" soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CagOggw7Lc5aqcZdS3ZPE Instagram Live, March 2020: https://youtu.be/H2L8EUg3gro?si=WZQqzlsEwODQgW5f&t=920 Yaara's London video, 2015 (live piano-only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH6TYAJg2yc Jack's Mannequin, Dayton OH, 2011: https://youtu.be/PK8mMnsH7P4?si=CAFsRjUYFldLvXjq SoCo live at HOB Las Vegas, 2023: https://youtu.be/67kmm3NT0Ec?si=1LjlONcLeaWBF8SQ "10 Essential Andrew McMahon tracks" article: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/best-andrew-mcmahon-songs-marquee-tempe-may-2-9285540 Andrew talks about Watch The Sky, ET online interview: https://youtu.be/WeQLeiWkdgg?t=333

Tanner joins the podcast to share his Andrew McMahon fan origin story, talk about how the music keeps him connected to friends to this day, and discuss a song that we realize more fans should give another listen. We also learn the legend of the Lost Journal and wonder whether this song is a sequel to one or more older Andrew songs! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/A99Qalfvkuc?si=-dEAGoWTcohVKlfL Live in Cincinnati, 2009: https://youtu.be/virBmd5zcks?si=8JEcZQHF1mDhqROe AP Podcast Interview (The Lost Journal at 20:30 mark): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fOJrDUsJ6MfXVcKu8Wb5z?si=eunsiGHmSlCbNeaFnhR2DA Buzznet (Live and Acoustic), 2008: https://youtu.be/A99Qalfvkuc?si=-dEAGoWTcohVKlfL Chorus FM interview: https://chorus.fm/features/interviews/andrew-mcmahon-of-jacks-mannequin-4/

Steve Jones from the Concert Pipeline Podcast reports back from the recent SoCo Anaheim show and we dig into one of the band·s biggest hits on record, penned by Josh Partington. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/Wo_SSAu0H60?si=cxoAHtYiFUzb3JTy Concert Pipeline links: https://www.instagram.com/concertpipeline/?hl=en (links in bio) Louisville Cardinal article, 2003: https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2005/02/something-corporate-becomes-something-special-with-north/ Live on Jimmy Kimmel, 2003: https://youtu.be/AxFMtO8ojKc?si=Go-6txFrM4p879m0 Live at the Ventura, 2004: https://youtu.be/1zCdperbqgg?si=FJd1Pf4iNXEIFpXi Live and Acoustic on IMX TV, 2003: https://youtu.be/lQMB505sSKo Down The Alley EP version: https://youtu.be/jUYWsPFqtew Live at the HOB Las Vegas, 2023: https://youtu.be/Bs52PJqX5O0?si=vrUZpkb9270dHq36