Bonus: Meet Michigander! (Jason Singer of Michigander)
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Jason Singer of Michigander joins the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming album “Over Before You Know It”, their fall tour, and the journey of building a music career over more than a decade of writing, recording, and touring. We had a great conversation about his new music (and his last album), life on the road, the great state of Michigan, and more! Michigander on Instagram: Order Michigander merch: https://shop.michiganderband.com/ Michigander 2026 tour: Reach out directly if you want to join the Gander Discord server!
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Bonus: Get To Know Zac Clark (better)!
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You may know Zac Clark as the man behind the keys on stage with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Something Corporate… take this opportunity to get to know Zac better as an artist and performer. In this episode, Zac reflects on his journey from fan to bandmate and solo artist, his approach to songwriting, the unique experience of performing intimate house shows, and the new music he's been working on. Whether you've followed Zac for years or have just discovered his music, this conversation offers a deeper dive into his career. Zac's official site: Follow Zac on Instagram:...
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105. Get On My Wave w/ Morgan
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Returning guest, Morgan, and I discuss a song that we don’t think gets enough love and attention. Join us as we go back to the summer of 2020 and find out what Andrew released into the world at such a strange time in history. We compare the song to others from the era, talk about how it fit into the catalog and in the live show, what the future may hold for this song, and our relationship with it! Official Song Visualizer: Live at the Troubadour with Strings, Nov 2021: 2020 Buzzbands Article:
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104. Island Radio w/ Andrew Ware
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A returning guest joins the podcast to talk about what we believe is a fan favorite live show song. We dig into the songwriting and lyrical content of this song, our personal histories and experiences with this song, and the Zombies on Broadway album as a whole. Official Song Audio: Live, 2017: Live in 2019, Upside Down flowers tour: Live on Holiday From Real, 2024: interview: . TimeOut Interview:
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103. Something Wild w/ Cindy
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Returning guest Cindy @cindycarrierviolin comes back to talk about a beloved collaboration between Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon that will forever hold a special place in her heart. We talk about how this song came to fruition, our own personal history with the song, and recent events that made this song unforgettable for so many of us, especially Cindy herself. Official Music Video: Live on Holiday From Real ‘26 feat. Cindy Carrier: Cindy on YouTube: Cindy on Instagram: Instrumental version by Lindsey Stirling: Live Acoustic Instrumental by Lindsey Stirling: Live on the Today...
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102. Keep Rising + HFR talk w/ Jessica G
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Jessica joins the podcast this week for two reasons: First, we dive into a B-side that’s newer to me but, deeply meaningful to her. Second, we compare stories from our recent Holiday From Real cruise! This episode explores how a song and shared moments among fans at sea intertwine in a powerful way. Song Audio: Live in Poughkeepsie, January 2013: Live at Dear Jack VIP Night (Chicago), November 2022: Live on Holiday From Real ‘26 (clip): Watch HFR ‘26 shared youtube playlist: Add your videos to the HFR ‘26 playlist: Andrew McMahon Fan Art Collective: Keep Rising Therapy:...
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Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Recap w/ Coral & Hayley
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If you were on the recent Holiday From Real cruise, you may have noticed a fan wearing a yellow arrow above her head. What did it mean and why is it important? Coral and Hayley join the show to tell us about their cruise festival experience and share a special message to the fandom. We had a lot of fun sharing our memories and talking about unique moments! Collaborative HFR video playlist on YouTube: (click the link, become a collaborator, upload your videos to your own account, then add them to this collaborative playlist!)
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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...
info_outlineMy 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: https://youtu.be/_BEw3N-AH6s
Instagram livestream, 2020 (audio only): https://youtu.be/svoiAkYrbNE?si=8muhpmue_zHz1dcG
Live on the Upside Down Flowers tour, 2019: https://youtu.be/0Wnkpka9O-k
Live on Holiday from Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/XIGVAQWUU_k?si=-XVsi07iPMzt0F49
Acoustic Ruby Red Studio version w/ Butch Walker: https://youtu.be/EnqmNWT8hoA?si=bz-RrVYs6CD6942J
Cryptic Rock interview, 2018: https://crypticrock.com/interview-andrew-mcmahon/