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Beginning with Something Corporate, formed with some friends from high school, Andrew established himself as a pop punk icon in the early 2000s. The band set themselves apart from the rest of the scene incorporating a piano into the popular pop/punk sound. Following three records and countless tours, Andrew went on to form a new project called Jack’s Mannequin. This new direction allowed him to lean more into the piano pop/rock side of his music. While many of his original fans came along for the ride, he also gained an entirely new fanbase with his next three records and extensive world touring. This project helped boost his resume from a pop/punk frontman to a serious songwriter. His latest music venture is Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Largely intended and referred to as his “solo project”, the majority of writing and instrumentation is done by Andrew himself, in partnership with co-writers, producers, and other collaborators. He has released three albums under the Wilderness moniker and has written some of his most prolific work yet. His wife and daughter have toured along with him for years and he has not taken much of a break in recent years between touring heavily and writing and releasing new music. Using his public voice for philanthropy,, he has formed the Dear Jack Foundation, which raises funds to help ease life for those suffering through cancer treatment and offering survivors a positive outlook for the future.
Inspired by his experiences in his three bands, his contributions to soundtracks, and his collaborations over the years with other musicians, Andrew has established himself as an artist for his generation. Come along for the ride as each song in his catalog is explored, discussed, and evaluated. Please subscribe if you are a fan of Andrew McMahon’s work or even a fan of music discussion in general.
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Bonus: Holiday From Real Cruise w/ Sixthman Heather
Episode 83
lundi 7 octobre 2024 • Duration 56:33
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
Bonus: Out Of Office Midwest Tour Recap w/ Marci
Episode 83
lundi 30 septembre 2024 • Duration 56:34
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
76. Walking in My Sleep w/ Betsy
Episode 76
dimanche 10 mars 2024 • Duration 01:00:53
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
75. Bruised w/ Kristin
Episode 75
dimanche 18 février 2024 • Duration 01:13:21
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
74. Watch The Sky w/ Hazel Jacks
Episode 74
dimanche 4 février 2024 • Duration 01:02:51
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
73. Bloodshot w/ Tanner
Episode 73
dimanche 21 janvier 2024 • Duration 01:04:30
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/
72. Space w/ Steve Jones, Concert Pipeline
Episode 72
dimanche 7 janvier 2024 • Duration 01:09:06
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
Bonus: New Friends Tour Recap pt. 2 w/ Andrew Ware
Episode 72
dimanche 17 décembre 2023 • Duration 01:09:18
Andrew Ware returns to the show for Part 2 of a 2-part recap of our experiences at the New Friends tour. We talk through the setlists, tell our favorite moments, and much more!
Kill The Messenger, live in Columbus, 2023: https://youtu.be/icJ6-xzA4LU?si=zV24HmjM2Lh04M5l
Dark Blue w/ karaoke singer Raihanna Estrada, live in Nashville, 2023: https://youtu.be/mDK90kvE0EM?si=EeOG_yn7swE0cffl
Birthday Song w/ karaoke singer Zak, live in Columbus, 2023: https://youtu.be/oZggPLph2Vg?si=nKOfeK7RcP4tbVYK
Straw Dog w/ karaoke singer Ace, live in St. Louis, 2023: https://youtu.be/lKk8ZbE5hiU?si=29Ih9pYFEZ7YdA1e
New Friends, live in Columbus, 2023: https://youtu.be/r6o3V-kRtkU?si=gY5Fovdo8VvOGgAp or https://youtu.be/kqzVxCA--wc?si=qPqnuFqNEout-X93
Bonus: New Friends Tour Recap pt. 1 w/ my daughters
Episode 72
lundi 11 décembre 2023 • Duration 24:20
Part 1 of a 2-part episode: My daughters join me to tell me their perspective on the latest Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness tour. Then I bring Andrew Ware back so we can compare our own respective experiences on the New Friends tour in Fall 2023! *Warnin
71. Television w/ Andrew Ware
Episode 71
lundi 27 novembre 2023 • Duration 01:11:30
A former guest returns to the show to talk about a unique Jack’s Mannequin song that strikes a chord for us both. Tune in as we discuss what this song means to us, what it may have meant to Andrew McMahon at this point in his life, and why we identify with the overall theme. Our guest also brings something very personal to the podcast.
“Television” short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-OVbA4YrWM
Live, 2012: https://youtu.be/8x_ulSRnTdw?si=osjBjwwefugp_J8S
Live with full band, 2023: https://youtu.be/Bi0xkttoyqk?si=VR3pWMu3gzJWTpmW
Live and Acoustic, 2023: https://youtu.be/p_Qrpz9UWMI?si=4Omfy5xp-RFD57Nk
Tim Pierce discography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Pierce_discography
Track by Track: https://youtu.be/2aHS_mWo_Wk?si=W-5ZvdUS4Od9t5NO
Sputnik.com Album Review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/45911/Jacks-Mannequin-People-and-Things
Fuse interview, 2012: https://youtu.be/vUu5yteMBHw?si=pFrN3tsbgT9exya7
Trailer for People and Things album: https://youtu.be/l0Hl3TXuVlI?si=DZXzm0wQd6aBXce7
Simlish version of Television: https://youtu.be/uLotz53w4hE?si=_Usl9rYiqmveE76m
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