101. Blue Vacation w/ Kyle Simons, Patterns in Traffic
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Kyle of Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights is back to discuss a UDF-era track that felt like a big one at the time, but in a sense, seems quickly to have been lost in the shuffle. Join us as we discuss the merits of this track and decide if this should be a regular staple, or if it’s already had it’s time in the sun. **Kyle also brought his brand new and unreleased Patterns in Traffic track to the pod so we could get a taste of what he’s been working on. Official Music Video: Live on Holiday from Real cruise, 2024: or Live on the Rock Boat, 2021 (acoustic guitar): Live at the...
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Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview - Get To Know Hunter DeBlanc!
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This week, Hunter DeBlanc, host of the Sadurdays Radio podcast, musician, and self-proclaimed Andrew superfan, joined the show! We dig into how he came to know Andrew, why his late-night sets have become legendary, and how he builds intentional, emotional, and chaos-filled dance floors in a unique set, unlike one you’ve probably seen before! Hunter surprised me a few times this episode, and I think you’ll be surprised and pleased with what you learn too! Sadurdays Radio (Hunter interviews your favorite musicians and plays your favorite emo and pop-punk classics and more!): ...
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100. Hammers and Strings w/ The Girls at the Rock Show Pod
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We are celebrating 100 songs on the podcast! Jenn and Megan from the Girls at the Rock Show pod joined the show this time around. Since both co-hosts are fellow Andrew McMahon fans, we brought them over to talk about a very important song to Andrew’s life story! Be sure to check out Steve’s guest spot on their podcast last week as well! Song Audio: Girls at The Rock Show Pod: From “Live at the El Rey”, 2012: From The Dear Jack Benefit livestream, 2020: Live in Detroit, 2025: Instagram Live, March 2020: Andrew discusses the song, 2009: Behind the Scenes of The Glass...
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99. Paper Rain w/ Marci
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My wife Marci returns to the show for her first song episode in a few years. This time, I picked the song, so I wasn’t quite sure where she stood on this one. Not an oft-discussed track in the fanbase, but its serious tones gave us a lot to discuss. Life story or pure fiction? How do you relate to the lyrics in this one? Official Music Video: Instagram livestream, 2020 (audio only): Live on the Upside Down Flowers tour, 2019: Live on Holiday from Real, 2024: Acoustic Ruby Red Studio version w/ Butch Walker: Cryptic Rock interview, 2018:
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98. Cell Phone w/ Kat of @katmcintyreart
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Kat from @katmcintyreart and the AMFan Art Collective joins the show to discuss one of her favorite Andrew songs. She shares what inspires her to make art and the special memories she has of the music in general, as well as her feelings on the song she chose. We also reflect back on the year of Jack’s Mannequin as a whole. Song Audio: Kat’s Andrew McMahon-inspired art: Live at Lollapalooza, 2007 (1st time ever played live): Instagram Live, April 2020: Live in Philadelphia, 2025:
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Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview w/ Chad in the Lounge
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Chad in the Lounge joined the podcast this week to reflect on our last adventure at sea and talk about how the late night parties on the ship became a memorable event for many cruisers! He’s not officially on the bill, he doesn’t work for Sixthman, he is one of us! We talked about memories from the last Holiday from Real and what we’re looking forward to on the next! Find out what happens on the ship when the bands stop playing for the night. Even if you’re not cruising, this is a fun conversation with a fellow fan! Reserve your cabin on Holiday From Real ‘26: Emotional Support...
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Bonus: 11/11 Detroit Recap w/ Arielle & Kristie of the AM Fan Art Collective DJF fundraising team
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Arielle & Kristie, members of the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team for the Dear Jack Foundation’s 300K challenge, joined the show to recap the Detroit 11/11 events, including VIP night, the 11/11 show, and more! Many Andrew McMahon fans descended upon the city of Detroit for these special events. We also touched upon this year’s fundraising season and talked about our experience in the community. We recorded this show prior to the announcement, but the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team won the DJF 300K fundraising challenge for 2025 with over $50,000 raised this year! Learn...
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Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview - Get To Know Ivory Layne!
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Featured artists Ivory Layne joins the show to talk about her time on the last cruise and also her upcoming performances on the '26 Holiday From Real cruise. If you're not yet familiar with Ivory, get to know her music and learn about her connections to Andrew McMahon. This was such a fun interview and I can not WAIT to see her sets on the next cruise! If you weren't a fan before, I think you will be after this listen. Visit to support, buy merch, join her Patreon, and anything else to support the band. Music Video: https://youtu.be/IvL24hPuYT8?si=zZvgL-l1S9hGvPwV
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97. Miss California w/ Phil & Chris of 4 Normandy
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Brothers Phil and Chris of the band 4 Normandy share how Andrew’s music inspired them to play music together and how it keeps them connected even today. We talk about their own music at the beginning and how that came together, then transition into our conversation about the Andrew McMahon song we chose. You’ll hear some of their own song, “Alive” within the episode, as well as in the outro. You can stream this song and others wherever you like. The Spotify link to their music is below. Song Audio: 4 Normandy on Spotify: Live in Los Angeles, 2008: Live at Sound Check,...
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96. Stars w/ Kristie and Kayleigh
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Kristie has been a long-time fan, even introducing her daughter Kayleigh to the fandom in recent years. She was lucky to see the song we’re talking about today live at Red Rocks recently. Plus, Kayleigh tells us about her experience singing on stage with Andrew on the New Friends tour and of course, we had to discuss the new Strings Attached EP! Besides all that? We’re talking about a newer fan favorite song. Do you agree? Official Music Video: Remix version: Stars, Live at Red Rocks, 2025: Kayliegh, “Dark Blue”, Charlotte, 2023: Live (piano-only) at PNC Studio Session, 2023: ...
info_outlineKristie has been a long-time fan, even introducing her daughter Kayleigh to the fandom in recent years. She was lucky to see the song we’re talking about today live at Red Rocks recently. Plus, Kayleigh tells us about her experience singing on stage with Andrew on the New Friends tour and of course, we had to discuss the new Strings Attached EP! Besides all that? We’re talking about a newer fan favorite song. Do you agree?
Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/Brhoh8mMLcg?si=apcqkMHI6fhkPMEB
Remix version: https://youtu.be/KsWtysdymDc?si=nhBNjo61TMIJrECS
Stars, Live at Red Rocks, 2025: https://youtu.be/ykrO9A5FRQg?si=O84Q6TkQiYl-amdN
Kayliegh, “Dark Blue”, Charlotte, 2023: https://youtu.be/mjORoLK24LQ?si=IsTWSb6mGUylvN3Q&t=377
Live (piano-only) at PNC Studio Session, 2023: https://youtu.be/V3Jj8xAVa7k?si=6WL99x6vjKZRK_p4
Nettwerk interview: https://nettwerk.com/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-releases-new-single-stars/
Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/
Tiffany’s artwork: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyfagnantart/