91. The Astronaut w/ Arielle
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Arielle joins the podcast to discuss a trip back to Andrew’s past and where he found himself in that moment. Also, we talk about fan-made art inspired by Andrew and the community that’s been built around it! And of course, past experiences at live shows and the upcoming tour! Song Audio: Instagram Live, April 2020: Live in Boston, August 2024: Live and Acoustic in Australia, 2011:
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90. The Mixed Tape w/ Wingman Steve and Chris-183 from the High School Never Ends podcast
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The guys from the High School Never Ends podcast joined the show to discuss which qualities make the perfect mixed tape, tell stories, talk live shows, and of course talk about a legendary song! We can’t believe it took 90 episodes to get to this one! Wingman Steve and Chris-183 also play their own game of "Rankin It" with us, where we rank our top tracks from Everything in Transit. Official Music Video: Animated (official?) Music Video: HSNE podcast: Hurley Studios’ Piano-only version: VH1 Acoustic version w/ guitar and piano: 97x Acoustic: One Tree Hill TV show: & MTV News...
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89. Little Disaster w/ Celeste
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Celeste stopped by to help us celebrate the 2-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! We took a break from the year of Jack’s Mannequin to discuss one of our favorite tracks from the modern era. We also reflect back on recent live shows and look forward to upcoming shows! Song Audio: Live on Holiday From Real cruise, November 2024: Live in Manhattan, April 2023: American Songwriter article, 2023: Consequence of Sound article, 2023:
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88. MFEO w/ Hazel and Lindsay
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Former guests Hazel Jacks and Lindsay both return to the podcast to talk about another epic Andrew track. The song is in two parts, but this episode is not! We learned that this song is SORT OF the final song on Everything in Transit. We also listen to what Andrew says at the end of the track. We share our excitement about the recently announced Jack’s Mannequin tour. Finally, we dig deep into the song that both Hazel and Lindsay picked (separately) so we brought them together! Also, Hazel earns her robe on this episode. Listen to learn more! Song Audio: Rolling Stone article, 2025: MFEO...
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87. Locked Doors w/ Lindsay
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Returning guest Lindsay brings another deep cut to the show, with her choice of a Transit-era B-side that holds some significance in the history of Andrew’s career. Should this track have been included on the album, or does it work better in it’s life as a Deluxe Edition bonus track? Is this a song we want to hear live this year? What is Lindsay’s favorite Andrew song and album? Find it all out here! Song Audio: College Magazine article, 2011: Oral History of Everything in Transit:
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86. Kill The Messenger w/ Author Hazel Jacks
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Author Hazel Jacks returns to the podcast to kick off our celebration of 20 Years in Transit. We’re trying to manifest an official tour announcement! Hopefully, soon? Here on the podcast, we’re going to talk about several Jack’s Mannequin songs in the coming months. Hazel chose to start us off with an emotional one. Join us as we make our own meanings of the heavy lyrics, talk about Andrew’s 2005 blog, and touch on other songs of the era as well! We also touch on how this song and others inspire her as she writes and how she incorporates music into her stories. Song Audio: Hazel...
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85. Holiday in LA (Band of Merrymakers)
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Since it's the holiday season, why not a holiday-themed song? Andrew was featured on a holiday track that you may not have heard before with some other familiar names. Learn about how this project came together and why and about Andrew·s involvement with it. Song Audio: Must Be Christmas Music Video:
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Bonus: Holiday From Real recap pt. 2 w/ Madelyn and Mike
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This is Part 2 in a 2-part episode: Madelyn, Mike, and I continue our discussion about our Holiday From Real cruise experience. We answer fan-submitted questions about the experience, talk about favorite sets, songs, and moments, and we even give our suggestions about what could make this cruise even better! Plus, our predictions for 2026! Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: Steve’s HFR videos on YouTube:
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Bonus: Holiday From Real recap pt. 1 w/ Madelyn and Mike
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Mike and Madelyn join the show to tell us about their Holiday From Real cruise experience! Three people who had three different experiences on the boat discuss some favorite moments, unique experiences, and of course the live music! This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: Steve’s HFR videos on YouTube:
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Bonus: Dear Jack Trivia 2024 w/ Sam, Pub Trivia Podcast
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Former guests Kristin, Kyle, and Rachel join Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast for a night of Andrew-themed trivia! We are raising money for the Dear Jack Foundation in this episode. Please feel free to hit the link in the show notes if you'd like to make your own donation before 11/15 and help us raise money to help support young adults and adolescents with a cancer diagnosis. Play along with our contestants and find out who the Most Knowledgeable Andrew McFan is this year! Thank you once again to Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast for putting together this game for us to raise money for DJF!...
info_outlineKristin 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