Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Dead Wax

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Musicians nerding out to great music. Hosts Jack Conte (Scary Pockets, Pomplamoose, CEO of Patreon) and Ryan Lerman (Scary Pockets, John Legend, Ben Folds) are joined by musician friends to help break down what's going on in their favorite music. They dish about production, harmony, composition, theory, vocal performance and everything in between. New episodes every other week!

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Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

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Creating The New Miley Sound - with Shawn Everett 18.08.2025 54:40

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Shawn Everett Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.yo...

How Willie Weeks Invented the Bass Solo - with Anna Butterss 11.08.2025 16:57

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Anna Butterss Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.yo...

St. Vincent's Sound Explained - with Cian Riordan 04.08.2025 47:48

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Cian Riordan Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.you...

Production Secrets with Eric Valentine 28.07.2025 52:59

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Eric Valentine Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.y...

Kaveh's Favorite Punk Rock Bass Lines - with Kaveh Rastegar 21.07.2025 1:04:30

Hosts: Jack Conte and Ryan Lerman Guest: Kaveh Rastegar Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://ww...

Jeff Buckley's Genius Explained - by David Ryan Harris 14.07.2025 24:18

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: David Ryan Harris Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Video: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://ww...

PART 2 - The INCREDIBLE Direction Billie Eilish and Finneas Gave Their Mixers - with Jon Castelli 10.07.2025 34:15

On this episode of Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with top mix engineer Jon Castelli to break down his work on Billie Eilish’s new album and Omar Apollo’s latest project. He opens up about his perfectionist approach to mixing, the pressure of shaping an artist’s sound, and why he’s obsessed with Mariah Carey’s music. Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Jon Castelli Executive Producer: Ryan Ler...

The Incredible Direction Billie Eilish and Finneas Gave Their Mixers 07.07.2025 35:16

Hosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte Guest: Jon Castelli Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Ethan Gruska on Unpacking Remi Wolf's INCREDIBLE production 30.06.2025 53:09

Guest: Ethan Gruska Hosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Greg Wells on Wicked, Katy Perry, and His FAVORITE Song 21.01.2025 56:40

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Greg Wells Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video & Editor: Phineas Alexander Audio Lead: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel...

There Would Be No Radiohead Without THIS Band...with Kane Ritchotte! 07.01.2025 30:59

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Kane Ritchotte Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to o...

Modern Production Secrets with Philip Etherington 17.12.2024 34:44

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Philip Etherington Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: htt...

The best singer-songwriter you’ve probably never heard of! With special guest Hohnen Ford 10.12.2024 54:12

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Hohnen Ford Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://ww...

Andrew Bird on Writing, Improvisation and Jazz 26.11.2024 46:25

Huge thank you to Andrew Bird, our guest for this episode! Listen to his new album, Sunday Morning Put On here: https://i.andrewbird.net/SundayMorningPutOn See him on tour: https://www.andrewbird.net/ Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Andrew Bird Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas A...

Why Clyde Lawrence Loves Randy Newman 12.11.2024 55:35

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Clyde Lawrence Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouT...

How MJ's Synths Changed Music - with Anthony Marinelli 22.10.2024 58:57

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Anthony Marinelli Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our Y...

Joey Dosik's FAVORITE National Anthem Performances EVER 08.10.2024 44:19

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Joey Dosik Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://ww...

Wendy Melvoin's secret FUNK recipe 24.09.2024 42:00

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Wendy Melvoin Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our You...

The REAL story behind mixing Kanye West’s “Stronger” 10.09.2024 1:07:48

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Manny Marroquin Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https:...

Frank Ocean's producer on the UNCONVENTIONAL techniques they used to record CHANNEL ORANGE 28.05.2024 56:10

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Malay Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowan Video: Jenny Baumert Editor: Adam Kritzberg Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Podcast Producer: Isaac K. Lee Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube ch...

Unraveling the GENIUS of Flaming Lips with Phantom Planet 14.05.2024 1:03:43

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guests: Alex Greenwald, Sam Farrar Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowan Editors: Adam Kritzberg Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Podcast Producer: Isaac K. Lee Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube...

The Structured Chaos of Frank Zappa 30.04.2024 1:05:03

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowan Video: Jenny Baumert Editor: Adam Kritzberg Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Podcast Producer: Isaac K. Lee Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https:...

How Tom Waits gets THE BEST musicians to sound like AMATEURS 16.04.2024 42:28

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowan Editors: Adam Kritzberg Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Podcast Producer: Isaac K. Lee Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@D...

Jim Keltner breaks down RUFUS, Jerry Lee, John Lennon, Connor Oberst, and more 02.04.2024 41:09

Vulfpeck's Jack Stratton breaks down the FUNKIEST recording you've never heard! 19.03.2024 35:05

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Jack Stratton Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowan Video: Merlin Showalter Audio: Jack Light Editor: Adam Kritzberg Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Podcast Producer: Isaac K. Lee Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com...