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“FAME-ISH” is a colorful and eccentric new podcast hosted by indie rock tour veterans Jukebox the Ghost, featuring interviews with artist friends from the road and personal stories & anecdotes about the paradox of working & touring as a quasi-famous musician.

Jukebox the Ghost


    • Jul 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES

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    The FAME-ISH podcast is an absolute gem for fans of Jukebox the Ghost. Not only does it feature the killer tunes that we know and love from the band, but it also showcases their infectious energy and witty banter that make their live shows so enjoyable. The camaraderie between Ben, Jesse, and Tommy is evident in every episode, and it's clear that they genuinely love being a band. This enthusiasm spills over into the podcast as they delve into everything from album sequencing to personal anecdotes like cars being burned to the ground. Whether you're a die-hard super fan or a casual listener, there is something here for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The FAME-ISH podcast is the way it brings out the best in both Jukebox the Ghost and their guests. Their passion for music shines through as Ben gets excited about music theory, Jesse gets enthusiastic about the guests and their music, and Tommy dives deep into their own music. This dynamic creates an engaging and entertaining atmosphere that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. Additionally, the guests featured on the podcast range from well-known musicians to lesser-known individuals who have made significant contributions to the music industry. This variety adds depth to each episode and ensures that there is always something new and interesting to discover.

    However, while The FAME-ISH podcast excels in many areas, one potential downside is its limited episode count. Fans eagerly await each new episode but often find themselves craving more content due to their love for Jukebox the Ghost and their infectious personalities. It would be fantastic if there were more episodes available or if they could explore other topics beyond just being a famous band on a certain level.

    In conclusion, The FAME-ISH podcast is an absolute delight for both fans of Jukebox the Ghost and anyone interested in behind-the-scenes stories from talented musicians. The joy that these music nerds bring through their conversations radiates to the listeners, creating a fun and immersive experience. The podcast not only showcases the band's incredible talent and love for music but also provides valuable insights into their inspirations and processes. Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Jukebox the Ghost or anyone who appreciates great music and entertaining storytelling.



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    Latest episodes from FAME-ISH

    The Making of Everything Under The Sun (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 65:28


    Ben, Tommy & Jesse dive into the creation of the second Jukebox the Ghost record… truly one of the secondest records by Jukebox the Ghost.

    Mailbox the Ghost No. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 38:39


    All voicemails.. Ben kicks things off with a disturbing revelation.. Tommy goes snorkeling.. Jesse goes on with the borophyll that is wood species.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

    Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 3 with Elizabeth & the Catapult

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 45:09


    Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Dec. 1, 2023. JTG shares the stage with their longtime pal & past tourmate, the endlessly talented and inspired Elizabeth Ziman aka Elizabeth & the Catapult.

    Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 2 with Andrew Horowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 36:07


    Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 30, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their longtime friend and past tourmate Andrew Horowitz (Tally Hall) onstage for tales and tunes!

    Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 1 with Seth Kallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 43:50


    Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 29, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their manager of the past nearly 20 years, Seth Kallen, onstage to share stories and music!

    Mailbox the Ghost No. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 47:48


    Three ghosts in one studio room.. all voicemails.. Ben's memorable trip to the pharmacy.. the Kellogg's Smacks frog.. thoughts on heef.. yes, heef. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

    Mailbox the Ghost No. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 38:07


    Competing jingles.. first ever JTG voicemails.. an old man's missing pills.. 19,000 girl names.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

    Back So Soon with Dan Romer (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 69:50


    The boys continue their lively conversation with the inimitable Dan Romer. Topics include MIDI, film scoring, Tom Waits and a Jewish frat party. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    Pizzicato Party with Dan Romer (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 43:44


    Ben, Tommy and Jesse sit down with one of their favorite people on this planet, celebrated film composer Dan Romer. Topics include string arranging, music theory, producing two JTG records, and providing a cat with a steady cash flow. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    Don't Look Stupid with Shervin Lainez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 58:49


    Accomplished music photographer and longtime friend and collaborator Shervin Lainez offers his perspective working behind the camera lens he knows surprisingly little about. His outstanding work can be viewed at shervinfoto.com.

    Mailbox the Ghost No. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 33:29


    The boys take on the tough cultural questions of our day— questions like “what is the best goo?” Further serious inquiries at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

    Three A.M. Frogs with Jenny Owen Youngs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 67:37


    Ben, Tommy & Jesse reconnect with one of their most beloved past tour-mates, Jenny Owen Youngs, and try to understand how she possibly does everything that she does. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    Mailbox the Ghost No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 50:38


    Our first mailbag episode! We answer your burning questions and wave a towel beneath the smoke alarm. Got something else to ask us? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com

    Rot Resistance with Ryan Miller of Guster (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 42:46


    Part two. Ben & Ryan talk jazz chords. Jesse quits. Tommy sensibly doesn't engage. Ryan polishes off his bottle of tequila. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    Chasing Papas Fritas with Ryan Miller of Guster (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 64:14


    Ben, Tommy & Jesse welcome their friend, tour-mate and role model Ryan Miller (Guster) for an extended conversation. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    The Making of Let Live & Let Ghosts (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 69:40


    After hitting a rest stop, Ben, Tommy and Jesse hop back onto memory lane for a continued dissection of the very first Jukebox the Ghost record.

    The Scenic Route with Coyle Girelli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 54:28


    Originally taped a year ago in Spring of 2022 (so excuse the sound quality!). Possessed with a uniquely gorgeous croon, an authentic British accent, a BTS songwriting credit and not one but TWO insane Tourror Stories, Coyle Girelli graces us with conversation and wisdom. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    The Making of Let Live & Let Ghosts (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 62:56


    Ben, Tommy & Jesse discuss the early days of the band and the creation of the very first Jukebox the Ghost album “Let Live & Let Ghosts”.

    The Nighttime Nibbler with Addie Sartino

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 59:25


    We chat all things band-life with Addie Sartino, the energetic and talented frontwoman of The Greeting Committee. Tommy knocks the Fame-ish Theme out of the park acapella and we hit another round of Tourror Stories and One Hit Ponder. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from the episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

    An Expert, A Bug Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 50:32


    What did JTG do in 2022? Who will JTG be in 2023? Most importantly, have you ever considered trees… birds… bugs?

    The 1909 Mic Stand with Greg Holden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 50:42


    Our first interview episode. We chat with our longtime friend Greg Holden about his experiences around writing a life-altering hit song, Jesse interrupts him with various cringey samples, and we introduce the segments “Tourror Stories” & “One Hit Ponder”! Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Featured songs at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

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    What Did Jesse Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 38:08


    “FAME-ISH” is a colorful and eccentric new podcast hosted by indie rock tour veterans Jukebox the Ghost, featuring interviews with artist friends from the road and personal stories/anecdotes about the paradox of working & touring as a quasi-famous musician. 

    Introduction to FAME-ISH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 1:10


    Welcome to "FAME-ISH", a new podcast hosted by Jukebox the Ghost. Get ready for a season filled with stories and interviews from the quasi-famous indie rock band and their accredited special guests.

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