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The 8123 Podcast is hosted by Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen of The Maine. The guys will be sitting down with friends, fans, and musical guests to talk about music and life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

The 8123 Podcast


    • Nov 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 163 EPISODES

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    The 8123 Podcast is a podcast that has captured the hearts of many music fans, particularly those who are fans of The Maine. With its in-depth discussions about the 8123 community and behind the scenes stories from musicians, it has become a must-listen for anyone looking to get a closer look into the music industry. The hosts, Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen, do an excellent job of engaging their audience and keeping them entertained throughout each episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the insight it provides into the music industry. Listeners get to hear firsthand accounts from musicians about their experiences and learn about what goes on behind the scenes. This podcast provides a unique perspective that you wouldn't find anywhere else, making it a valuable resource for music enthusiasts. Additionally, it is also a great platform for discovering new bands and expanding your musical horizons. Many listeners have found new bands to check out through some of the episodes, demonstrating the podcast's ability to introduce people to new artists.

    While The 8123 Podcast has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. One criticism is that not every episode may be interesting or relevant to all listeners. Since the podcast focuses primarily on artists within the 8123 community, those who are not familiar with this particular scene may not find every episode appealing. However, this is more of a subjective issue as it depends on personal taste and interests.

    In conclusion, The 8123 Podcast is an exceptional podcast that provides listeners with an inside look into the music industry and offers entertaining discussions with musicians. It has garnered praise for its informative content and ability to introduce fans to new artists. While not every episode may appeal to all listeners, overall it is a well-received podcast that continues to grow in popularity. Whether you are a fan of The Maine or simply interested in learning more about the music industry, The 8123 Podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    Latest episodes from The 8123 Podcast

    #172 WWWY Fest reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 40:24


    We react to the new 8123 fest announcement and recap this years festival!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #171 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 28:28


    Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the fifth episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/kHhZfry4jQY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #170 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 27:45


    Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the third episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZkEhXJxDjy0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #169 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 24:37


    Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the third episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/eLM7upg_4gI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #168 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 32:41


    Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the second episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/ecsTCmQ52UE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #167 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 35:44


    Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the first episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

    #166 3OH!3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 37:01


    Pat & Garrett have a great talk with the guys of 3Oh!3 about starting their bands at similar times, Touring together, and 8123 fest! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #165 Derek and Tyler of State Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 35:22


    Pat & Garrett have a conversation with Derek and Tyler from State Champs about their most recent tour and having them be part of 8123 Fest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    # 164 Tessa Violet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 45:19


    Pat & Garrett have a chat with Tessa Violet about her career and 8123 Fest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    Release Week of XOXO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 28:00


    Pat and Garrett talk about the crazy week that was XOXO. Hope everyone is enjoying the album. Back with a new episode soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #162 - "Our Discography" EP.1 (CSWS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 41:05


    Pat & Garrett are back with a new series called Our Discography. They are breaking down the time period of each album cycle. Can't Stop Won't Stop is the first to get broken down. Hope you Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #161 - Leighton from Lydia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 41:56


    We talk to Leighton from the band Lydia about re working old albums, starting a band in Arizona and more! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #160 - What we miss most about tour.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 29:00


    It's been way too long since we have played a show. We talk all about that and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #159 - Brendan Benson (Forever Halloween producer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 48:53


    Pat and Garrett chat with Brendan Benson who is a great musician and has put out great solo work along with being a member of The Raconteurs. Brendan produced Forever Halloween and we talk about about the making of that album and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #158 - Travis Clark (We The Kings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 54:14


    Pat and Garrett talk to Travis Clark from We The Kings! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #147 The Story of the Strangest Show we have ever Played

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 16:12


    Pat and Garrett talk about a very strange show they played back 2014. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #146 - Full band FOTG Q and A!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 26:00


    Today's episode is taken from the Q and A segment of the FOTG livestream show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

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    #145 The Hardest Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 32:56


    Pat and Garrett talk about having to choose what record label to sign with back in 2007. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #144 8123 Morning Show ( Flowers on The Grave Livestream Chat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 31:04


    Pat, Garrett, & Kennedy have a morning show over at Pillar and this was a conversation from that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #143 Bad Behavior (Song Breakdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 18:24


    Pat & Garrett go over the bad behavior demo and recording the song. Breaking it down! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #142 Flowers on the Grave (livestream concert)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 21:04


    Pat & Garrett talk about the show they are playing in a few weeks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #141 High School Music ROCKS!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 38:56


    Pat & Garrett talk about 4 albums that changed their lives in high school. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #140 - New Taylor Swift, 1D day, Independent venues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 23:37


    Today's episode comes from a daily talk show we do on Pillar called "Good Morning 8123" If you want to be a part of Pillar head to www.pillar.club to sign up and get tons of exclusive content daily and directly support our band!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #139 Q&A (July 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 27:53


    Pat and Garrett answer your questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #138 Our Favorite Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 26:11


    Pat & Garrett look back at some of their favorite tours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #137 We Are Making a New Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 31:21


    Pat & Garrett talk about what they have been up to for the last few weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #136 Eric Halvorsen (You, Me, We)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 33:51


    Pat & Garrett talk with Eric Halvorsen about his charity You, Me, We he has started with partner Emma. You, Me, We donates to the homeless around the LA area and Eric tells some stories of what its like in this crazy time. If you can please donate to venmo name: youweme --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #135 Marissa Mullen (That Cheese Plate/ Late night with Stephen Colbert)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 60:58


    Pat & Garrett talk to their long time friend Marissa about starting with a street team job for The Morning LIght to working at Late Night with Stephen Colbert then finding her own path making cheese plates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #134 Update on Sad Summer Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 27:22


    Pat & Garrett talk about what's going on with Sad Summer and the world right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    summerfest sad summer fest
    #133 Nick Santino

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 72:44


    Pat & Garrett catch up with Nick Santino from A Rocket to the Moon/ Beach Weather about the new solo song he put up, life after touring, & fatherhood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #132 Billy Martin (Good Charlotte)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 57:41


    Pat & Garrett catch up with their friend Billy Martin from Good Charlotte. They talk about when they toured together many years back, how focusing on longevity is key to being in a band, and Billy's life now with comics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #131 How's Halvo? Ep.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 41:23


    Pat & Garrett catch up with Eric Halvorsen again. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #130 Taylor Hanson (Hanson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 46:21


    Pat & Garrett talk with Taylor Hanson about his career in the band Hanson, being in an independent band, & how sticking to a niche audience has let both bands not fizzle away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #129 You Are Ok (One Year Later)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 24:58


    Pat & Garrett talk to Jared & Kennedy about their album You Are Ok a year after its release plus a few questions from you guys. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    one year later you are ok
    #128 How's Halvo? Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 57:34


    Pat & Garrett check in on their buddy Eric Halvorsen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #128 Q&A (March 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 29:20


    Pat & Garrett answer your questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #127 Rian Dawson (All Time Low)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 46:10


    Pat & Garrett chat with their friend Rian from All Time Low about their new album "Wake Up Sunshine" and Sad Summer Festival. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

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    #126 - Our first episode from quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 26:10


    Back at it via the phone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #125- Our first show ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 20:03


    We call Tim to talk about the first show we ever played as a band! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #124 - February Q and A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 17:23


    Quick Q and A episode with just Pat! Back to regular episodes next week. See you all at Sad Summer fest! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #123 - Halvo and Nick (Phone calls with friends)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 24:21


    Well this is a strange one. Not much we can say you just need to listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #122 - How Do You Feel? (Song breakdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 27:12


    We get into the making of "How Do You Feel?" and how it made it onto Lovely Little Lonely! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #121 - What will Garrett do on tour without Pat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 13:51


    We talk about what Garrett will do at 6am on tour without Pat and get into why Pat is not going to be on the UK/Euro tour! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #120 - 8123 Day podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 22:35


    Happy 8123 day everyone!!! Thank you for the love over the past 13 years. We can't wait for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #119 - Pat got married!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 17:42


    Quick episode talking about Pat's wedding last weekend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #118 - How Brighten changed our lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 29:14


    Brighten is an amazing band from Chico, California and they changed the course of our lives. This episode is all about them! If you have not heard their albums before please do so. You won't be let down! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #117 - How being in a band changed over the past 10 years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 33:28


    Watch out for the Star Wars spoilers in the intro from Garrett!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #116 - My Best Habit (Song Breakdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 22:57


    In depth into the parts of the song and how it was written and recorded!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #115 - The 6 moments that defined our decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 33:47


    Here are the 6 moments that defined our decade as The Maine. Can't wait to continue this journey for another 10 years!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #114 - And A Happy New Year...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 26:53


    We breakdown our holiday EP just in time for the holidays!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

    #113 - Garrett Nickelsen (The Maine/8123 podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 54:26


    Pat talks with Garrett about his life growing up and getting into music! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8123podcast/support

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