Jon Birkholz and Nick Messitte

Nick And Jon Make A Song

Music EN ↓ 25 episodes

Jon writes a song every week, nick mixes and helps produce it. But that's really just an excuse to hang out: Together, Nick and Jon navigate the pitfalls of life, friendship, working in music, and surviving the absolute hellfire of the 2020s. Nick And Jon Make A Song is a podcast for anyone stupid enough to turn their passion into their job.

Author

Jon Birkholz and Nick Messitte

Category

Music

Latest episode

May 18, 2026

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Episodes

EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO PRISON 18.05.2026

After taking an unplanned hiatus, the BTC boys work on the song LAQUELL before taking another unplanned hiatus.

Elevated Dad Jokes 09.09.2025

Ever wondered what Nick's son sounds like? Well he shows up on this one to listen to the mix! The name of the song is D14N4

Apples to Deep Sea Creatures 02.09.2025

Welcome Najmas heads! The song is VANG, and we start mixing fast in this one - 8 minutes! Gotta be a record. Sidenote, people are telling us that they prefer it when we get straight into the song. Is that something you also enjoy? Email us at NickAndJonMakeASong@gmail.com and let us know. 

Why do we count the rotations of the earth? 26.08.2025

We're back people! The song is called Hemi! We start mixing 47 in - before that, it's a lot of wild stories. Enjoy!

THIS IS A FULL EPISODE OF NICK AND JON MAKE A SONG 19.08.2025

The name of this song this week is H4MM0C. The music starts at 43 minutes. This is a full episode of nick and jon that is in no way different from the others.

C MAJOR SEVEN MOTHERF#CKER!!! 12.08.2025

The name of the song today is C0L1N. We talk about a lot of stuff before we mix. Enjoy!

The most famous stone in the cemetary 05.08.2025

Hi folks! The song is Heck - the mixing starts around 33 minutes. Apologies for any errors in this one, I HAVE COVID GODDAMN IT. 

Ecce Hominid! 29.07.2025

The name of the song this week is R0MPLE. We start mixing at 43 minutes. *TW* Again, we talk about suicide.

The Wrong Wolf 22.07.2025

The name of the song is TAUPE. We start mixing at 42 minutes. It's a lot of blue sex talk before that. Enjoy!

Type 3 Fun 15.07.2025

The song is STYN. We start mixing at 35 minutes. **TW** We talk about suicide.

The Ghost of Episode 6 08.07.2025

The song is HISC. Music starts at 35:10. Mostly its AI, jazz and hang outs till then.

The Final Gek 01.07.2025

No fancy intro this week people - work has been nutso! But enjoy this episode in which we talk about free improvised music, the bitterness of rejection from festivals, different versions of the song Creep, and more. Full version of 'Smike ahead.

Warning: We Are Not Funny 24.06.2025

The song is called Big Ears. Wait, that's what we talk about today. Big Ears. The song is called Zombie. Pretty normal name for a song if you ask me. 

I Still Have Your Hog 17.06.2025

A good chatty episode! Here are the content warnings for the week: We talk about donny mcaslin; nick calls jon sweetie; we talk about the tradition of jazz; nick is a story talker; we play music for each other a lot. The song is...Hildi? Is it Hildi Jon? You tell me. 

vaXXXine Records 10.06.2025

In this episode, Nick and Jon do perhaps the most production they've ever done on air. This one is for all the real NAJMAS heads out there. The name of the song is C0GNANT TH1SNESS

a squiggly line moving through space 03.06.2025

EMERGENCY POD: Scott had a time-sensitive question so we answered it in a timely fashion. The song today is H-F.

Cue The Dumpster Sirens!!! 27.05.2025

We talk a lot about childhood trauma in this one. Also music. The song is FLINT. 

BRING UNTO ME THE PANCAKES! 20.05.2025

Being a working musician! Doing the pancakes! A company that rhymes with Meat Slaughter! All this and more on today's episode of NAJMAS.

Show Me the Accidental Trombone!!! 13.05.2025

Does Nick need to go to the hospital? Does the Who suck? Is any fiction podcast worth your time? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this episode of NICK AND JON MAKE A SONG, WITH NICK AND JON. The song is MEAN!N6W00D—and this time, it's personal. 

Playing Godrich 06.05.2025

Technical Glitches! Soundboard! Sentient Airplane Pornography! An email from your own butt! It's all here, folks!  Today's song is called SMIKE.  Who is it? It 'SMIKE. 

TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST, JON. 02.05.2025

In this impromptu run-and-gun bonus episode, Nick and Jon instruct their fan(s) to spread the gospel of NICK AND JON MAKE A SONG. Also, we meet the lovely laconic Liz, wonderful wife to the Jovially Jocund Jon. Should be the third mic? 

Dad's Gooning Cave 29.04.2025

This week, the Big Things Coming Boys talk about video game music, problematic fathers, family group chats, non-consensual nudity (not by them), and the line between a mixing engineer and a producer. The name of the song is False Frame. 

I Heard You Paint Toilets 22.04.2025

The name of the song today is " 1972-056 #01 "  Nick and Jon talk about: - the prototype - whether or not to have children - turning "location tracking" on for the people who most suspect it - the worst bass sound in history - a guy named Ralph.

BIG THINGS COMING WATCH THIS SPACE 15.04.2025

Welcome to the inaugural episode of NICK AND JON MAKE A SONG. Nick and Jon make their first song, shoot the breeze, and laugh at life's foibles ***TW: This episode contains a lengthy discussion about suicide.***

BIG THINGS COMING 31.03.2025

In which Nick and Jon make a trailer for "Nick and Jon Make a Song"

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