Something in the Wilderness

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 S...

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

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-OVb...

Sam from The Pub Trivia Podcast hosts an all Andrew-themed trivia game for us to help raise money for The Dear Jack Foundation! Listen and play along as hardcore fans and Andrew McMahon experts Kyle, Lindsay, Andrew, Jenna, and Laura compete for prizes. Who will win the ultimate title of Most Knowledge Andrew McFan! Categories: Cities or States Mentioned in Something Corporate Lyrics (Identify the...

Jenna joins the podcast to recap her experience at the WWWY sideshow in Las Vegas and the festival itself! Learn why this was a particularly special show for her and about her fandom in general. HOB Sideshow setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/something-corporate/2023/house-of-blues-las-vegas-nv-3ba0d8e4.html Saturday SoCo WWWY fest setlist:  https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/something-corporate/...

Bella returns to the show for her 3rd visit to discuss another Something Corporate track, our 4th in the Fall series. We discuss how this song hit us when we first heard it and why it still lives on today among the fans as such an important track. Learn also about the only time we know of that this song has been played in front of a live audience! Original Recording (from Galaxy Sessions): https:/...

Mike Valdes from the Childlike at Best with Mike Valdes Podcast returns for his 3rd song episode! We dive into lyrics, tell stories about where we were when this song hit us and what it meant to us, talk about one of our all-time favorite albums, and then we speculate on the Something Corporate Las Vegas setlist! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/ByS4-h2WYTw?si=jgE-W8GoB_0Y6kCW Mike Valdes' links: http...

Longtime fan Noah joins the show to talk about Something Corporate's final single. We break down the song, talk about some especially favorite lyrics (how do we choose?!), and speculate about the upcoming Vegas shows. Spin your brand new North vinyl and come along for a ride back to 2003. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/hjEap-ha8hY MTV Article: https://www.mtv.com/news/1485841/something-corporate-tak...

Josh Partington, songwriter of some of our favorite SoCo tunes, joins the podcast! Learn all about a song that Josh chose- find out what inspired the writing (we go DEEP!), get some insight into the band's recording process (some surprises here too!), and hear what he has to say about the upcoming Something Corporate reunion (such as which songs they WON'T be playing)! As a 20+ year fan of his ban...

Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast returns to the podcast to discuss the lead-off track from a revered Jack's Mannequin album! We talk about where this song found him in his life at the time, why it's special to him, and why I get this one confused with another Jack's song. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/FtfzDKqQ8Bs?si=ptx1f55OPhfCj0lA Live (for the first time) in St. Louis, 2008: https://youtu.be/ogux...

Our new guest Aly and I read some past reviews of this song, talk about that piano melody, speculate about a past job Andrew may have had, compare live show experiences, and of course talk about a song from the early Wilderness era of Andrew McMahon's career.

Sam joins the podcast for the first time to talk about one of the newest songs in the catalog! Our first international guest! She and I talk about the Tilt at the Wind No More album as a whole and our recent Andrew concert experiences. And of course, we talk about some incredible lyrics from this song. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/ooG_-0sgN2k Sam's blog: https://sammyseasons.wixsite.com/sammyseaso...

Marci returns to the podcast to review a very special late show we saw in Indy last month! The setlist and the show were very similar to the London livestream! You decide: Did we watch an Andrew McMahon show or an Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness solo show? Call it what you want, but it was fantastic! https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/andrew-mcmahon/2023/hi-fi-annex-indianapolis-in-3ba67490.html Buy...

Lindsay returns to the show to bring us another deep cut. But this time, I actually have my own history with this one! We talk math, science, philosophy and even some ways that Andrew has dropped clues to us over years just like Taylor Swift! But mostly, we talk about a great Jack's Mannequin song! "People, Running" short film: https://youtu.be/HX_i5rrzHyU Track by Track: https://youtu.be/sRHkinMT...

We review our experience at the May 2023 Grand Rapids Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness show. Melissa returns to the podcast to talk setlist, favorite moments, surprises, and more! May 2023 setlists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vw0KQ0GgEHnwLeAos1C8dqkK9hTFWa8sUekJf6GpH90/edit?usp=sharing Milwaukee set, May 2023: https://youtu.be/7uLx9AK2-_g Fancam from Adjacent Music Festival, May 2023:...

Carolyn joins the podcast to talk about some special bonds she formed through Andrew·s music and we discuss a favorite track from the SoCo era. Lots of talk about live shows, the new Wilderness album, and of course, Carolyn·s favorite song! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/Sscmn8Mj7uI Live in Melbourne, 2011: https://youtu.be/PvVrZn4BBZA Live at Andrew's 40th B-day, Sept 2022: https://youtu.be/b6G7Fkv...

Melissa joins the podcast to discuss a hit song from the Jack's era, which also doubles as a fan favorite! This anthem has been a staple among the fanbase for over a decade. We also talk about upcoming shows, her past concert history, and what this song means to her personally. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/3UgGe50SbeI Live on Hello Gone Days, 2022: https://youtu.be/8tl62hyQJr8 Instagram...

Kyle Simons writes and performs music as Patterns in Traffic and draws inspiration from the music of Andrew McMahon, as well as other artists we know and love. He joins the podcast to discuss a deeper cut that means a lot to him. He also brings with him a special treat for Andrew fans that you won't want to miss! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/fek4IrTtMdQ Patterns in Traffic website: https://pattern...

Dr. Troy Campbell joins the podcast to discuss his fandom of Andrew's music and how he incorporates lyrics into his college lessons and his own artwork. In this episode, we take an academic perspective on one of the oldest, but well-remembered songs from Andrew's early years as a songwriter. Ready…Break version: https://youtu.be/r9ZMz4gRPy0 LTTW version: https://youtu.be/IgNQxsqf0fM Troy's website...

Noah returns to the podcast after 2 years to bring us another Andrew song from the modern era that speaks to him. We share our thoughts on this rarity and may give you a whole new appreciation for it too! Also, find out what happened to Noah at his very first Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness show last Fall! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/rd82X18M1Is Instagram Live, May 2020: https://www.youtube.com/...

A first for the podcast - Chantel and I discuss a newer song by a DIFFERENT artist that Andrew featured on. Anticipated by Jukebox The Ghost and Andrew McMahon fans alike for years, these two artists share some qualities, and plenty of fans, in common. Find out what happens when these two powerhouse piano-rock artists come together on a track for the first time ever. Learn more about Jukebox the G...

Author Hazel Jacks joins the podcast for her second visit! She has just released a new book, "Return to Saltaire", the sequel to her romance novel released late last year. The song we chose to talk about today plays a role in her new book- it's not only special to each of us, but also to the main characters in her story! Hear our thoughts on the song and learn about Hazel's new novel that this son...

Photographer Bailey Elizabeth Rogers joins the podcast to discuss a song that has had significant meaning in her life for many years, and how the music may have helped save her career and her life. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/EBeem8q9TD0 Bailey Elizabeth's website: https://www.baileyelizabethphoto.com/ Piano-only version, 2008 (shortened version): https://youtu.be/j_WaGh0NqcU Piano-only version,...

Sam of the Pub Trivia Group podcast joins the show to help dive into the most well-known song of the Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness era. Join us as we discuss this song and how it has made its way to the mainstream and relating to Andrew's lyrics in this song as a parent. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/G_zY_jSVXSU Toy Version Video: https://youtu.be/cxKD2dQ-JPI Music Video - "Pan" versio...

This time, we go DEEP with Andrew McMahon while he tells us all about his brand new song Lying On The Hood Of Your Car and the upcoming new album! Find out what inspired the song, get some insight into his writing and recording process, and what we can expect from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness in 2023! What a way to kick off the new year! As a longtime fan, this was a dream come true! Official...