FAME-ISH

The band unveils the title of the new epic Jukebox the Ghost record, dusts off some questionable theme music and answers your beautifully crafted voicemails. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com  or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX.

In this episode, Ben takes us behind the scenes of scoring the 2023 coming-of-age film  Egghead & Twinkie  with special guest  Sarah Kambe Holland (The writer and director of  Egghead & Twinkie ). With the film now available on streaming platforms and the original score officially released, Ben and Sarah reflect on what made this project so special. 

Dan Romer and the boys dive further into Jukebox the Ghost’s third record and take a few detours!

JTG invites the beloved, handsome and completely twisted musician-comedian Luke Null (ex-SNL) onto the show for some extremely normal conversation about creativity, touring, SNL and flying coach. Watch Luke's brand-new full comedy special here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDqmVZTeMoc  

Ben, Tommy & Jesse join their dear friend Dan Romer for a big & lively discussion of the minutiae, sounds and stories behind JTG's beloved third record, "Safe Travels".

More thoughtful inquisitive analysis of the song “Latest Record Project” by Van Morrison. No, wait.. it’s part 2 of EUTS!

Ben, Tommy & Jesse dive into the creation of the second Jukebox the Ghost record… truly one of the secondest records by Jukebox the Ghost.

All voicemails.. Ben kicks things off with a disturbing revelation.. Tommy goes snorkeling.. Jesse goes on with the borophyll that is wood species.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Dec. 1, 2023. JTG shares the stage with their longtime pal & past tourmate, the endlessly talented and inspired Elizabeth Ziman aka Elizabeth & the Catapult.

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 30, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their longtime friend and past tourmate Andrew Horowitz (Tally Hall) onstage for tales and tunes!

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 29, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their manager of the past nearly 20 years, Seth Kallen, onstage to share stories and music!

Three ghosts in one studio room.. all voicemails.. Ben’s memorable trip to the pharmacy.. the Kellogg’s Smacks frog.. thoughts on heef.. yes, heef. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com  or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Competing jingles.. first ever JTG voicemails.. an old man’s missing pills.. 19,000 girl names.. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com  or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

The boys continue their lively conversation with the inimitable Dan Romer. Topics include MIDI, film scoring, Tom Waits and a Jewish frat party. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com  or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Ben, Tommy and Jesse sit down with one of their favorite people on this planet, celebrated film composer Dan Romer. Topics include string arranging, music theory, producing two JTG records, and providing a cat with a steady cash flow. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Accomplished music photographer and longtime friend and collaborator Shervin Lainez offers his perspective working behind the camera lens he knows surprisingly little about. His outstanding work can be viewed at  shervinfoto.com .

The boys take on the tough cultural questions of our day— questions like “what is the best goo?” Further serious inquiries at  fameishpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Ben, Tommy & Jesse reconnect with one of their most beloved past tour-mates, Jenny Owen Youngs, and try to understand how she possibly does everything that she does. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com . Songs from this episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Our first mailbag episode! We answer your burning questions and wave a towel beneath the smoke alarm. Got something else to ask us? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com

Part two. Ben & Ryan talk jazz chords. Jesse quits. Tommy sensibly doesn't engage. Ryan polishes off his bottle of tequila. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com . Songs from this episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Ben, Tommy & Jesse welcome their friend, tour-mate and role model Ryan Miller (Guster) for an extended conversation. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com . Songs from this episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

After hitting a rest stop, Ben, Tommy and Jesse hop back onto memory lane for a continued dissection of the very first Jukebox the Ghost record.

Originally taped a year ago in Spring of 2022 (so excuse the sound quality!). Possessed with a uniquely gorgeous croon, an authentic British accent, a BTS songwriting credit and not one but TWO insane Tourror Stories, Coyle Girelli graces us with conversation and wisdom. Songs from this episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Ben, Tommy & Jesse discuss the early days of the band and the creation of the very first Jukebox the Ghost album “Let Live & Let Ghosts”.

We chat all things band-life with Addie Sartino, the energetic and talented frontwoman of The Greeting Committee. Tommy knocks the Fame-ish Theme out of the park acapella and we hit another round of Tourror Stories and One Hit Ponder. Questions? E-mail us at  fameishpod@gmail.com . Songs from the episode can be heard at  https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs