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After an extended break Nate returns with an all new episode! He is joined this week by Kevin Hanson (The Fractals, Huffamoose) for a chat about the new EP, Rescue & MORE! They talk about growing up in Washington, moving to Philly, learning guitar, playing in jazz bands as a teen, the gutting of funding for public school music education, the state of young guitar players, the formation of Huffamoose, winning the Pepsi Battle of the Bands and performing at Woodstock '94, signing with Interscope Records, the music industry in the 1990s, releasing music in 2025, the Philly scene in the '90s, the Kevin Hanson Trio record, re-recording "Bullseye," playing with Jay-Z for the Fade to Black farewell show at Madison Square Garden, The Roots, Questlove, the Rescue EP, "Christopher Walken," the upcoming show at the Falser on July 24th with Hymn For Her, physical releases, and making human connections in a digital world. Then, Kevin finds himself in The Jawntlet!Links:The Fractals websiteThe Fractals InstagramThe Fractals w/ Hymn For Her at The Falser Club - July 24th Yo! That's My Jawn on Substack⁠ | ⁠⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate caps off his run of weekly episodes with a conversation with the writer/director of the new film O'Dessa, Geremy Jasper. They discuss growing up in New Jersey, the path from music to film, finding and appreciating different styles of music, the Fever, Outlaws, myths and epics, what influenced O'Dessa, making such an original film in the current landscape of film, casting Sadie Sink in the lead role, writing the music for the film, early drafts of the screenplay, reactions to the film and playing in Philly. Then, Geremy strums his way into The Jawntlet!O'Dessa on HuluO'Dessa IMDb pageO'Dessa - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackYo! That's My Jawn on Substack | ⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate's back with a chat with Canadian singer/musician, Art d'Ecco. In a dense chat, they talk about the Non-COMMvention, WXPN, growing up in Canada, how Beethoven led him to piano, the early Art d'Ecco music, his first album, Day Fevers, producing, how the two months he spent in New York City birthed Serene Demon, the lack of movements in contemporary music, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the "Disco Sucks" and anti-Glam movements of the late 70s, how people's relationship with music has changed, cellphones, being present in the moment and happy accidents. Then, Art dives into The Jawntlet!Art d'Ecco websiteArt d'Ecco on FacebookArt d'Ecco on InstagramArt d'Ecco on X

Nate is joined this week by Nick Hexum of the band 311. They chat about Philly show memories, his early music memories, learning how to play piano and pivoting to guitar, Fish Hippos, how prolific band was early in their career, the range of music in the 90s, the end of Capricorn Records, "Love Song" and the 50 First Dates soundtrack, the NIck Hexum Quintet, Waxing Nostalgic and the EP release plans, playing in the same lineup for almost 40 years, his tech startup SKP, the streaming industry, the 311 Cruise, 311 Day and the Tiny Desk Concert. They, Nick makes his way through the Jawntlet!311 websiteNick Hexum on InstagramNick Hexum on XNick Hexum on FacebookNick Hexum on TiktokSKP website⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate chats with entrepreneur/technologist Benji Rogers. They talk about meeting years ago at Fergie's Pub, growing up in a family of music industry managers, getting into music, the true purpose of streaming, the CD-R and MP3 era, Bandcamp, content collapse, the give & take of technology, Substack, Sureel.AI and attribution, and how it has been received by the industry. Then, Benji hangs out for The Jawntlet!Benji's SubstackLark42Sureel.AIMarwood on Apple MusicSubscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate's back with an all new chat with the team behind the new nine part HBO documentary Celtics City, director Lauren Stowell and producer Gabe Honig. They chat about Nate's Sixers fandom, Lauren's SC Featured piece The Dutch Destroyer, finally getting t share the doc with the world, how the doc handles the racial dynamics of Boston & the NBA, the weight of telling this story, favorite teams, their favorite eras the covered, how the Celtics as a team transcends the free agency era, anticipating the Celtics fan reaction to the documentary & what's next.Celtics City - official siteSubscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate sits for a chat with Master puppeteer and Animatronic Designer, Dave Barclay to chat about his new autobiography, My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond. They discuss Dave's childhood growing up in England, his parents's puppetry group, his desire to get into film and special effects makeup, Yoda and bridging puppetry and animatronics, how Mark Hamill got him into the film industry, the gravity of working on Empire Strikes Back, joining the Henson Company on The Dark Crystal, performing Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, practical vs. CG, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, collaboration, the Labyrinth sequel and the legacy of the original, the Outabody rig, the memoir, unsung heroes, Mauldrix, and working on the Secret Life of Pets ride at Universal. Then, Dave tries his hand in The Jawntlet! Dave Barclay website Dave Barclay IMDb Dave Barclay Vimeo Purchase My Life With Animatronics (via Coolwaters Productions)⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Nate is back with a recap of the Eagles victory in Super Bowl LIX before a great conversation with singer/songwriter Andrew Dost. They talk about theDead Milkmen, growing up in Michigan, unfinished projects, Andrew's musicalColumbus!, recognizing and growing from early missteps, scoring for film, finding himself musically after the dissolution offun., playing theMetal Bubble Trio material live, going to college for journalism and advertising, the desire to write a musical, theAlly Coalition, and his song"Holding Onto" ft.theMiND. Then, Andrew steps up to the Jawntlet!Metal Bubble Trio websiteMetal Bubble Trio InstagramThe Ally Coalition websiteSubscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

Sexy Season Six!! Nate is back riding high from the Eagles heading back to the Super Bowl with a great chat with keyboardist/producer/composer, Corey Bernhard! They chat about growing up in Massachusetts, the music that played around the house when he was a kid, learning the piano, children's resilience with failure, playing Phish and Led Zeppelin in early bands, becoming a Jazz head, writing sheet music, moving to Philly, forming Killiam Shakespeare, playing with Bilal, the Okayplayer boards, the Killiam Christmas EP, going solo, the collab project with the Bul Bey, the pandemic, joining the Late Show Band, A Blessed Leap Into Eternity, taking a different approach in creating the album, tour plans, playing with Charlie Hall for his Invisible Ink shows at Solar Myth, backing Rachel & Vilray and playing with the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff. Then Corey takes a run at The Jawntlet!Corey on BandcampBirdbrain RecordsCorey on InstagramCorey on FacebookCorey on X

Nate sends off 2024 with a recap of the year and a long list of Thank Yous for his friends, family, contributors and listeners.... Mentioned in this episode: 25 O'Clock: Nate Runkel (Yo! That's My Jawn) Single Season Record - Whole In One: MTV's Movie Life: House Of Wax RISK! Ep. #1537 - Nihilist in the Streets, Boy Scout in the Sheets What Did We Just Watch - Tango & Cash (1989) Your Next Favorite Band - Yo! That's My Banter Oops! All Bards: Season One Y-Not Radio 2OLD / 2NEW Music: "Auld Lang Syne" by T. Bless & the Professionals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate delivers the audio version of his yearly ukulele singalong livestream, 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 5! Mentioned Links: 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas [VIDEO] The Christmas Jawns Vol. 3 playlist Nate's Substack Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate is joined once again by his pals, James and D.X. Ferris to once again chat about Christmas. This season, they tackle some Christmas likes and some Christmas dislikes. So fashion yourself a glass of eggnog, settle down by the fire and enjoy!!D.X. Ferris on AmazonDXMas XXX: 30, Flirty & Thriving (2024) Y!TMJ The Podcast presents... Christmas Jawns vol. 3 Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate kicks off his return with a quick update on Oops! All Bards, 2OLD / 2NEW, the WXPN 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century wrap up show on Your Next Favorite Band, and the upcoming fifth 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas. Then Nate sits for a quick chat with actor/writer/director Jack Huston to talk about Jack's directorial debut, Day of the Fight! Day of the Fight website Day of the Fight Instagram Jack Huston IMDb --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back with an all new episode, Nate makes a plea for you to vote on November 5th before sitting down for a chat with comedian/musician/writer/podcaster/actor Dave Hill. They talk about the RISK! Podcast, growing up in Ohio, Sons of Elvis, signing to Priority Records, the Higher Learning soundtrack, meeting Flava Flav, entering the comedy world, being a hyphenate and finding time to do so, the formation of Valley Lodge, Eddie Eyeball, the upcoming show at PhilaMOCA (11/8), opening for the Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy REM shows, performing at Phish's Mondegreen Festival, podcasting and the new show Axe Lords, favorite guitar players, appreciating technique, Van Halen, and power-pop. Then Dave jumps through The Jawntlet!!Dave Hill websiteAxe Lords podcastValley Lodge/Mikey Erg (solo)/The Blackburns @ PhilaMOCA - 11/8/24Dave Hill InstagramDave Hill TikTokDave Hill IMDb Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate is back and talks about this week's ⁠Philly Music Fest⁠ and Inside Hustle networking event before sitting down with Emmy award winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson, director of the new Max documentary Louder: The Soundtrack of Change. They talk about Kristi's connection to Philadelphia, growing up in New York, how studying Sociology at Duke led her to direct documentaries, her first film ⁠American Stand⁠⁠off⁠, getting her start on documentary sets, the genesis of Louder, choosing who to showcase in the doc, Linda Ronstadt, the challenges of African Americans in the genre of country, Kathleen Hanna, the ⁠Tracy Chapman/Luke Combs Grammys performance⁠, the use of duality in the film, and honoring our ancestors, both past and present. Then, Kristi steps up to The Jawntlet.⁠ Kristi Jacobson on IMDb ⁠⁠Louder: The Soundtrack of Change⁠⁠ Louder on IMDb⁠⁠Catalyst Films⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back with an all new episode, Nate gives a quick recap of WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival before sitting for a long awaited chat with Josh Ostrander of Mondo Cozmo! They talk about the Mondo Cozmo show at the Ardmore Music Hall the night before COVID Lockdown, the return AMH show, growing up in Bucks County, Southampton, eating shit & powering through, music he heard around the house, Nirvana, Hendrix and the early days of learning guitar, admiring and then joining Trip 66/Ty Cobb/The Cobbs, how piano playing has affected his writing, working with Mark Rankin on It's PRINCLIPLE!, cutting 70 demos down to the 10 songs that appear on the album, how the song "It's PRINCIPLE!" almost didn't make the album before becoming the title track, playing the new songs live, the upcoming Philly Music Fest performance at Underground Arts, "Bitter Sweet Symphony," "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," releasing his sophmore album New Medicine during the pandemic, Springsteen's New York Times shout out, using Brett Kavanaugh's name in a lyric, music videos and contemporary attention spans, social media, blogs, 2OLD / 2NEW, finding new music and Grammy cut off week. Then, Josh tries on The Jawntlet!Mondo Cozmo WebsiteDevon Gilfillian/Mondo Cozmo/The Tisburys/Emily Drinker @ UA - Philly Music FestMondo Cozmo InstagramMondo Cozmo Twitter/XMondo Cozmo FacebookMondo Cozmo YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate's back from break with an all new episode! Well, the show's back. Nate's in Colorado. But the show returns with a chat with actress and singer-songwriter, Schuyler Fisk from the all new series The Chicken Sisters, premiering at launch on the new Hallmark+ streaming service! They discuss her song, "Paperweight," growing up in Virginia, the music she was into as a child, what drew her to music and the arts, her album We Could Be Alright, finding balance between music and acting, filming The Babysitter's Club at age 11, Snow Day, Sam & Kate and midlevel indie films, working with her mother, Sissy Spacek and Jack and Dustin Hoffman, The Chicken Sisters, changes in adapting the novel for television, and the portrayals of hoarding in both The Chicken Sisters and Sam & Kate. Then, Schuyler makes her way through The Jawntlet!Schuyler Fisk websiteSchuyler Fisk IMDbSchuyler Fisk on InstagramSchuyler Fisk on Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

On this final episode before a needed break, Nate thanks the listeners and shares a memory of a dream fulfilled. Then, he sits down for a chat with saxophonist/singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Gabi Rose! They talk about her childhood growing up on Long Island, marching bands and school music programs, the saxophone in pop music, how her cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's License" went viral, social media, joining the Jonas Brothers' touring band, the band Lawrence, Enrose's latest single "DELUSIONAL" and working in the studio, finding time for her own music while on tour with other artists, the momentum of releasing singles versus releasing an album and the incredible TV show, JONAS. Then, Gabi braves The Jawntlet!Gabi Rose InstagramGabi Rose FacebookGabi Rose TiktokGabi Rose // Enrose YouTubeEnrose websiteEnrose BandcampEnrose InstagramEnrose FacebookBilmuri website Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate re-examines his relationship with indie film before sitting down for a chat with writer/director/producer Julien Hayet-Kerknawi and actor James Downie of the new film The Last Front. They talk about their childhoods, finding movies and acting, Julien's early films, A Broken Man, building tension, preparing for his first feature, how James came on board the project, working with Iain Glen, creating a self contained story that could exist in any conflict, working with Julien as a director, the casting process and working with Joe Anderson. Then Julien and James tag team the Jawntlet!The Last Front IMDb pageEnigma Releasing websiteJulien Hayet-Kerknawi IMDb pageJulien Hayet-Kerknawi on InstagramJulien Hayet-Kerknawi on YouTube James Downie IMDb pageJames Downie on Instagram Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate does a take back on the idea of taking a summer break and announces the new "Destroy All Algorithms" tshirt available in the Merch store before sitting down for a chat with writer/director/producer Nicole Riegel. They chat about growing up in Jackson, Ohio, working at a movie theater and dreaming of making films, Blockbuster and renting VHS tapes, how we console people who have suffered loss, listening, how the movies Splendor in the Grass and Scream made her want to make movies, how she would like to direct a future Scream installment, her pitch for a film of the Marvel character Gwenpool, the culture of villains, the inability to have nuanced conversations, the weaponization of the culture, creating "content" for social media, the risk adverse nature of independent film, how streaming affects what is made, and patience. Then Nicole tries her hand at The Jawntlet!Nicole Riegel on IMDbNicole Riegel on InstgramDandelion websiteHoller on YouTube (rent) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate gives a brief schedule update before sitting down for a long awaited chat with singer/songwriter, Sug Daniels. They talk about meeting in person for the first time at the Inside Hustle event, growing up in Delaware, her start as a rapper in the band FlowCity, transitioning to the bluesy outfit Hoochi Coochi, finding the ukulele, the Jill Scott tribute video, the Soulquarians/Philly Neo Soul scene, early songwriting on the uke, finding time to create now vs. during the pandemic, her first solo live show, being invited to take part in the Black Opry Revue, representation in Americana and Country, how the internet is amplifying voices, fan support, quitting the day job, playing SXSW and Willie Nelson's Ranch, the Sweet Juice Fest, the Sing Us Home festival, the song and music video for "Leave a Light On," and working on the upcoming album. Then, Sug takes her turn at The Jawntlet! Sug Daniels websiteSug Daniels BandcampSug Daniels InstagramSug Daniels Twitter/XSug Daniels FacebookSug Daniels YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate returns to talk about his gig this past weekend at Tex Mex Connection and his recent appearance on the Your Next Favorite Band podcast before sitting down to chat with singer/songwriter/filmmaker Paige Stark. They start things off bonding over a mutual love of Harry Nilsson and David Bowie before diving in to growing up in Laguna Beach, how MTV was a gateway to a love of music and film, finding inspiration in Lisa Simpson, songwriting and her first solo show, Stone Darling, singing with Taylor Goldsmith and Alex Greenwald, singing harmony, Tashaki Miyaki, Takashi Miike, genre films, her upcoming Film Independent backed short, The Other Side, keeping "office hours," the Love LA compilation, collaborating with Marc Maron, cover songs, the Tashaki Miyaki cover of "The Beautiful Ones" by Prince, working with Jon Brion on the Good At Love EP and the plan for the new record. Then, Paige braves The Jawntlet! Paige Stark websitePaige Stark BandcampTashaki Miyaki BandcampPaige Stark InstagramPaige Stark Instagram (film)Paige Stark YouTubePaige Stark TikTokPaige Stark Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate returns with an update of all the goings on in the Yo! That's My Jawn universe, including his most recent return to the RISK! Podcast, before sitting down to chat with Matthew Taglang and Dave Perry of the band Athensville. They talk about how the three of them met this past October at Inside Hustle, growing up in the Philly burbs, Matt and Dave's college bands both at Penn State, Scooter, early days learning their instruments, songwriting, the story behind how Matt and Dave got together to form the band and all of the wild ways the universe set them on that path, the origins of the band name, discovering old acts that are new to you, the new EP Crossed With Lightning, the artwork for the singles from the EP, the Tyree Wallace case and their song "Desiderata (Free Tyree Wallace)" and the upcoming music video, and writing the song "Bury the Lede" in 6/8 time. Then, Matt and Dave enter the Jawntlet! But while that's happening, they receive an unexpected call from Tyree Wallace, who sits in for a brief conversation about his case.Athensville websiteFree Tyree Wallace website Athensville on FacebookAthensville on InstagramAthensville on TwitterAthensville on YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

In an all new episode, Nate gives a rundown of some upcoming announcements, including the next Your Next Favorite Band/25 O'Clock/Yo! That's My Jawn crossover event, the return of the Oops! All Bards RPG actual play podcast, and shares his submission to WXPN's 24-Hour Song Challenge, the Drive By Truckers inspired, "Some of Her Time." Then Nate sits down for a chat with Alex Wash of the band Granddogs. They talk about the Working Philly Musicians Discord, growing up, the journey from learning the piano to teaching piano, signing and playing, playing drums in early bands, Hang the DJ, going to college at Millersville and having access to the studio, revisiting the Perkasie record, the move to Texas, tour managing We Live at Midnight, interning with Gordon Raphael, finding comfort in the studio, moving to Philly and working at Howl At the Moon, the process of adapting to performing at a piano bar, the challenge of song selection, the birth of Granddogs, his songwriting process, Peaches and Susan, the new album Peaches and the two singles from it, "When You Call" and "Goddess of Love." Then Alex maneuvers The Jawntlet!Granddogs on BandcampGranddogs InstagramGranddogs TikTokGranddogs YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

In an all new episode, Nate briefly chats about the 2Old / 2 New Podcast before recapping his week at the NON-COMMvention. Then, Nate sits for a chat with singer/songwriter Autumn Luz & her cowriting/coproducing partner Samwe. They talk about early music memories, going to art school to study dance, the pivot from dance to music, early influences, writing, how Autumn and Sam came to collaborate together, creating music remotely, whittling down the 5 songs on the EP from the 30-40 demos they had worked on, her song "Pang," music videos, creating for social media, the release cycle of the EP, the plans for recording the next album, and recreating the music for live shows. Then, Autumn and Sam team up on The Jawntlet!Autumn Luz websiteAutumn Luz BandcampAutumn on FacebookAutumn on TikTokAutumn on InstagramAutumn on YouTubeSamwe Bandcamp Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

An All New Episode! Nate kicks things off by premiering the new theme song in full before sitting down with singer/songwriter Ciara Grace. The talk about living in the same suburbs and graduating from the same high school, growing up in a musical household, how writing songs about a break up birthed her new album, Write It Down, coproducing the album with her father, 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer/engineer Glenn Barratt (Melody Gardot, Shirley Ceasar), having the performance bug at an early age, finding her voice as a musician and deciding to create an album, playing these songs live, her songs "Play Pretend" and "Don't Love Me Now," the album release plan, her early influences, horses, Facebook Marketplace, her next EP, how working on the album has influenced her songwriting, and juggling a music career while going to college. Then, Ciara tries on the Jawntlet!Ciara Grace websiteCiara Grace InstagramCiara Grace TikTokCiara Grace YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate recaps his Record Store Day purchases and shouts out Siren Records before sitting down with singer/songwriter Carsie Blanton. They talk about her song "Ain't We Got Fun," the Brittany Ann Tranbaugh penned "Caroline," growing up, discovering Jazz music through her grandfather, gigging early at age 14, her comfort on stage, touring at 16 with the funk band The Champagne Syndicate, moving to Philly, the Open Mic scene, touring in a way that is financially viable, the financial implosion of the music industry, streaming, her success with crowdfunding, creating from a place of authenticity, the attempt to ban TikTok in Congress, finding optimism in the current political climate, the Cayamo Cruise, and Oliver Anthony. Then, Carsie takes a shot at The Jawntlet! Carsie Blanton websiteCarsie Blanton InstagramCarsie Blanton TikTokCarsie Blanton FacebookCarsie Blanton YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate opens up the show discussing re-evaluating his relationship with music before sitting down for a chat with Paul Myers. They bond over their shared use of Garage Band before talking about Paul's journey from music to writing, The Paul and John, Flam!, the Gravelberrys, Power Pop, Paul's book A Wizard a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the studio, John Oates, The Monkees, his De La Soul interview, the Record Store Day podcast and the Record Store Day organization, Taylor Swift's involvement in RSD, RSDmrkt.com, Bowl of Globes, the upcoming RSD releases they are excited for, and a story that involves G. Love, OJ Simpson and Conan O'Brien. Then Paul takes a crack at the Jawntlet and reveals how the origin of one of the questions is taken from his life!Record Store Day podcastPaul Myers on InstagramPaul Myers on ThreadsPaul Myers on Twitter/XPaul Myers on BandcampThe Paul & John on BandcampPaul Myers books --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

In an all new episode, Nate kicks things off with the announcement of a new music discovery podcast he's launching with Bruce Warren of WXPN called, 2Old/2New. Then, Nate chats with Eliza Hardy Jones (Buried Beds, The War On Drugs). They talk about Y-Not Radio, growing up in a musical household, learning piano and guitar, early songwriting, collaboration and community, live shows and the beauty of the shared experience, Buried Beds, becoming an auxiliary player, putting your own voice on other people's work, Because Become and creating her own sound, finding other outlets for her creativity, the Song Quilt Project, her work as the vocal coach for Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata on the Philly Special Christmas albums, Jason's cover of Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up," working on Jason's song "Santa's Night," her latest album Pickpocket, and how the grief of her struggles in giving birth inspired the album. Then, Eliza braves The Jawntlet!Eliza Hardy Jones websiteEliza Hardy Jones InstagramEliza Hardy Jones Twitter/XEliza Hardy Jones FacebookPickpocket on vinyl Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back with an all new episode, Nate recaps his gig DJing a Daddy/Daughter Dance, bows to the glory of Taylor Swift and pours one out for the Grape Room. Then, Nate finally gets a chance to sit down and chat with WXPN's John Vettese. They talk about John's place in the Philly scene, Nate's a plea to be on a Key Session, growing up in Ambler, discovering Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward, the Lansdale Hardcore scene and XIII PFP, the Wonder Years, music shops and import CDs, the legacy of the bands Oasis and REM, the Rolling Stones, shooting live music photography at stadium shows, shooting the Philadelphia stop of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, WXPN's acceptance of Taylor, the negative reaction to change and the stations growth, the Philly scene and the WXPN Local show, writing for the City Paper, giving local artists national exposure, the latest local band that excites him as well as the one he wishes would have been bigger. Then, John tries his hand at The Jawntlet!John Vettese WXPN bioJohn Vettese InstagramJohn Vettese Twitter/XWXPN Local archivesWhat's The Frequency? archives Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

In this episode, Nate delights in the latest dance album trend and invokes the spirit of Ren McCormack before sitting down for a chat with Craig Wedren. They talk about the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, heart health, Craig's heart attack in 2018, the pandemic, growing up in Cleveland, how his core friend group has survived throughout the years personally and creatively, introducing new people into the fold, rediscovering the joy of playing music versus "the work," being on a major label, transitioning to writing for television and film, being afforded to explore different styles of music, working with Anna Waronker, creating the soundtrack for Jesse Peretz's film First Love, Last Rites, working with John Doe and Jeff Buckley, the new album The Dream Dreaming and working with Paul Cartwright. Then Craig takes his chances with The Jawntlet! Craig Wedren website Craig Wedren YouTube Craig Wedren Instagram Craig Wedren Threads Craig Wedren Twitter/X Craig Wedren Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back with a new episode, Nate talks about his new radio show on Y-Not Radio (Mondays 5-8pm) and gives a brief walk down memory lane of the Philly radio stations that helped form his music sensibilities. He is then joined by Dee Gerhart and James Daniels of the band Chestnut Grove. The conversation starts with Dee and Nate talking about Green Lane, the music she grew up with, Live Day 2010 and the formation of Chestnut Grove, her White Stripes tribute to Icky Thump, and the Raconteurs. They then joined by James and talk about the early Chestnut Grove shows, writing original songs and finding their sound, recording their first album, Perkiomenville, documenting through videos, the reasons behind their current hiatus from touring, the financial realities of being a band in today's landscape, The Album and boygenius, working with Derek Chafin, their Farewell Show at Ardmore Music Hall, feeling comfortable on stage, the radio push, the jumpsuits and the Literally Nuts podcast. Then, Dee & James double team The Jawntlet!Chestnut Grove websiteChestnut Grove InstagramChestnut Grove Twitter/XChestnut Grove FacebookChestnut Grove YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

n an all new episode, Nate gives a quick recap of the Super Bowl (Taylor's Version) and lays out his process for engaging with albums in a streaming world before sitting down to chat with Matt Pond. They talk about happy accidents and how a mixup of John Waite and Tom Waits set Matt on course in music, sticking with an album, streaming, learning to play music, the move to Philly, the Philly Scene, abandoning and returning to the name Matt Pond PA, collaborating with Alexa Rose, how they chose the songs for the Call and Response EP, “Bittersweet Symphony,” his friendship with Nikki Glaser, living in the now, the tour, music videos, being a prolific songwriter, the music video for “Fairlee,” the “Imagine Everything” video and learning how to have fun making music videos. Then Matt takes his turn at The Jawntlet!Matt Pond PA websiteMatt Pond PA BandcampMatt Pond PA FacebookMatt Pond PA InstagramMatt Pond PA Twitter/XMatt Pond PA YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Welcome back! Nate kicks of the new season with a note about his recent appearance on the 25 O'Clock Podcast, hosted by our friend Dan Drago, before going into a story about how the song "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls was the spark that sent him on his path of pop proselytization. Then, Nate is joined by Charlie Harding of the podcast Switched On Pop. They discuss Nate's love of the show, Charlie's journey in music, meeting his partner Nate Sloan, Americana music, how Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" birthed Switched On Pop, the permission to like pop music, authenticity, streaming and the state of popular music, Charlie's recent comment that "Pop is Dead," Gatekeepers, fan groups and the gaming of the charts, genre, Olivia Rodrigo's album GUTS, gendered expectations of Eras, and the genius of Finneas and Billie Eilish. Then, Charlie braves The Jawntlet!Charlie Harding on InstagramCharlie Harding on ThreadsCharlie Harding on Twitter/XSwitched On Pop websiteSwitched On Pop InstagramSwitched On Pop ThreadsSwitched On Pop Twitter/X Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate announces the January 29th launch date of Season Five of the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate sends the year off with love & gratitude… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Some bonus content here for you. This is a rebroadcast of the Your Next Favorite Band livestream event that Nate guested on alongside Dan Drago of the 25 O'Clock podcast. Nate and Dan joined host Philip Reese to recap and breakdown WXPN's 885 Greatest Songs by Women Countdown. It was an incredibly fun chat, and we are excited to be able to share it with you today! Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

After a brief update on his appearance on the upcoming Your Next Favorite Band livestream and a note about this year's 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas, Nate is joined by D.X. and James Ferris to breakdown their favorite Christmas TV episodes and specials! James Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 Nate Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 D.X. Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 D.X.'s Talkin' Slayer PodcastSuburban Metal Dad Compendium 2: Christmas SevenfoldSixth Grade Superstar6623 Press Twitter/X :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

On an all new episode, Nate announces the date of this year's 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 4 live streaming on 12/23 at 8pm and hypes his upcoming appearance on Your Next Favorite Band (12/12) before diving in for a chat with YNOT Radio's Joey O. They talk about the benefits of Zoom, The Beths, the Weird Al Y-Rock Takeover (the playlist of that episode), growing up in Chester county, Green Day at Barron's Beach Club, going to college to communications, interning at Y-100, street team events and remotes, the relationship between Y-100 and the listener base, the college station at Widener, live broadcasts, going from board op to fill in host, Jim McGuinn, how Radio One ended Y-100 when Preston & Steve left, the origins of y100rocks.com, following Jim, finding his broadcast voice, the partnership with WXPN, Jim leaving for the Current, leaving WXPN and starting YNOT Radio, returning to internet radio, how the pandemic helped the station adapt to working remotely, Philly music, Cayetana/Gladie, the Nooner, the Last Dinner Party, his process for discovering new music, writing music criticism, and Origivation Magazine. Then, Joey takes a run through the Jawntlet!Y-NOT RadioJoey O. on Twitter/XY-Not Radio's 2023 Year End Poll :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate is back with some post-Thanksgiving revelations about what he wants to be and then chats with singer/songwriter, Gina Zo of Velvet Rouge. They talk about the XPoNential Music Festival, growing up in West Chester, learning piano & guitar, her life long desire to perform, dance, her earliest songwriting, playing out at for the very first time at The Note, musical theater, auditioning for The Voice, joining Team Blake, life after The Voice, taking a break from music, starting Zo and becoming Velvet Rouge, Rouge/Rogue, the continuing evolution of the band's sound, albums, EPs and release strategies, and how the two new singles close a chapter in the band's sound. Then, Gina braves The Jawntlet!Velvet Rouge websiteVelvet Rouge InstagramVelvet Rouge FacebookVelvet Rouge Twitter/X :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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ack with a new episode, Nate sits down for a chat with Christopher Mansfield of the band FENCES. They talk about the similarities in their childhood, his piece "Hallway" from his new book The Horses in Montana, the music his mother played around the house, getting his first guitar, going to Berklee, finding Elliott Smith, the switch from a technical musician to a more vulnerable and emotional one, the intro to the song "Hell" from his new album Bright Soil, his MySpace page and connecting with Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, recording the first FENCES album, Songs For Eating and Drinking, collaborating with artists that you admire, the balancing act of selfishness in creating music, the "Thin Legs"/"No One"/"Bright Soil"/"Werewolf Palm" video cycle, his upcoming project Prairie Tremens, and the pieces "Popcorn" and "Slippers" from his book. Then, Christopher partakes in The Jawntlet!FENCES linktr.eeBuy a copy of The Horses in MontanaFENCES on InstagramFENCES on YouTube :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back with the first episode of November, Nate walks through the songs he selected on his ballot for 88.5 WXPN's community curated countdown, the 885 Greatest Songs by Women. Then, Nate sits down for an incredible chat with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer, Rachel Ana Dobken. They talk about her new video for her song "Cruel, Cruel, Cruel," growing up in New Jersey, her dad's jazz career in college, learning the guitar, how music theory at Bard College solidified her desire to make music her life, the Talent Day performance in high school, writing her first song, overcoming stage fright, anxiety and panic attacks, changing the narrative on what it means to die, having hard conversations with loved ones before it's too late, singing personal songs live, leaving college and pursuing music full time, how her sound has evolved since her first album When It Happens to You, recording her new album Acceptance, releasing music in the social media age and the Content Conundrum. Then, Rachel braves The Jawntlet!Rachel Ana Dobken websiteRachel Ana Dobken InstagramRachel Ana Dobken Twitter/XRachel Ana Dobken YouTubeRachel Ana Dobken Facebook :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate kicks off the show announcing the release date of Oops! All Bards, the new tabletop RPG actual play podcast that he is producing, and talk about the redesign to the Yo! That's My Jawn website. He is then joined on the show by Shawn Hennessey. They talk about their mutual friend, growing up, learning guitar to Nirvana Unplugged, his first band, Mooney, punk/hardcore, his next band 1208, the move to Burlington, Vermont, the song 1208, finding percussion and drums, studying with Stuart Paton of the Burlington Taiko Group, the rhythms of World Music, going back to college to study drums, the start of the thread of his journey through percussion, studying in Ghana, Leona Song, interconnectivity and the communal spirit, returning to Germantown Friends as a teacher and his band Hennessey Bonfire. Then, Shawn powers through the Jawntlet!Shawn Hennessey websiteShawn Hennessey InstagramShawn Hennessey YouTubeShawn Hennessey TwitterShawn Hennessey Facebook :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate gives a brief recap of the Philly Music Fest shows that he attended this week and then sits down for a chat with Frank Brown (Flight of Mavis/Buzz Zeemer). They discuss growing up, Frank's first band, the Ramones, his first attempts at writing songs, Flight of Mavis, the REM rumor, Record Cellar, Neil Drucker & Pat Feeny, the Philly Scene in the 80s, opening for Uncle Tupelo, Sinead O'Connor, ending up on the soundtrack to the Olsen Twins film When In Rome, the birth of Buzz Zeemer and bringing in Tommy Conwell, writing for Buzz Zeemer vs writing from Flight of Mavis, Live From the TLA, Lost & Found, the end of Buzz Zeemer, Travel Lanes, releasing On at the start of the pandemic, enjoying his past, revisiting the unreleased material and the decision to release it, two year bursts, high points of the career, Studio vs Live, revisiting the past and the reactions to the project. Then, Frank takes a seat in the Jawntlet!Buzz Zeemer BandcampTravel Lanes Bandcamp Travel Lanes Instagram :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate kick's off the episodes check in delivering his thoughts on the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift, the Philly Music Fest and Inside Hustle before sitting down with singer/songwriter Shawn James. They start things off talking about Shawn's powerful voice before discussion growing up in Chicago, learning guitar in high school, his early days in bands as a lead singer, learning emotion through music in church and learning structure through classical music, spirituality without religious structures, the first songs he wrote, studying sound engineering at Full Sail, being prolific, how therapy and the pandemic taught him how to rest, taking care of his voice as he gets older, getting over the "perfectionist bug," vulnerability in vocal performance, how therapy has affected his songwriting and creativity, how "Through the Valley" ended up in The Last of Us II, Tash Sultana's cover, what goes into his own selections of songs to cover, the Hozier comparison, his Macy Gray cover of "I Try" for the Grammys ReImagined campaign, the upcoming show at World Cafe Live on October 6th, the tour and being a road dog and how his VIP program has helped him to sustain the tour. Then, Shawn becomes the latest guest to enter The Jawntlet!Shawn James websiteShawn James InstagramShawn James Twitter/XShawn James FacebookShawn James TikTokShawn James YouTube :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

What's up? Nate is back with another episode and kicks things off recapping the 2023 Xponential Music Festival presented by Subaru. Then, Nate sits down to chat with singer/songwriter Julia Pratt. They talk about growing up in Philadelphia, learning to play piano, cello and saxophone, adding guitar, combining her love of poetry and music, playing original songs out, the jazz influence in her music, college, exiting high school into the uncertain world of the pandemic, contributing to the SNEAKERELLA soundtrack, the placement of "All the Girls Are Crazy" on the WHERE'S ROSE? soundtrack, writing during the pandemic, singles/EPs vs albums, rejecting "strategy" and embracing passion, Mt. Joy and the "Dirty Love" TikTok, "A Little Love," performing at the Mt. Joy Mann Center shows, opening for Hozier, Xponential Music Festival, the Philly Music Fest and upcoming projects. Then, Julia gracefully enters the Jawntlet!Julia Pratt websiteJulia Pratt TikTokJulia Pratt YouTubeJulia Pratt InstagramJulia Pratt on the 25 O'Clock podcastTickets for the Philly Music Fest (10.11) :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Back from vacation and recharged with an all new episode! Nate shares the programing announcement that the release schedule is switching to a weekly format through October before sitting down to talk to singer/songwriter/guitar slinger, Greg Sover. Greg talks about his early years growing up with music, Hendrix, getting his first guitar at the age of 5, having a son, playing bass in the church band, getting tapped to play in Joe Frazier's band, his guitar influences, early days of playing out in Philly and the venues he came up in, finding his guitar tone, playing a strat, working with Billy Cox, being inspired by influences without letting it become mimicry, working in the studio, the Parade EP, his latest album HIS-Story and starting to work on his fifth album. Then, Greg becomes the latest guest to enter The Jawntlet!Greg Sover websiteGreg Sover BandcampGreg Sover FacebookGreg Sover InstagramGreg Sover YouTube :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate makes a plea to end seasonal flavors before sitting down for a chat with Adam Weiner of the band Low Cut Connie. They discuss growing up in New Jersey, showtunes and writing musicals, learning to play the piano, who influenced his playing style, how teaching helped him to become a better writer, writing in secret and performing on stage, stage fright, his growth as a performer, producing records and finding the Low Cut Connie sound, how Tough Cookies unlocked something in him, the upcoming return of the Connie Club radio show, interest in him hosting a show after the success of Tough Cookies, his Michael Nesmith interview, the Monkees, ART DEALERS, the video for KING OF THE JEWS, embracing his cultural heritage post pandemic, spirituality or the lack thereof, and the ART DEALERS film. Then, Adam makes his way through The Jawntlet!Low Cut Connie websiteLow Cut Connie on FacebookLow Cut Connie on TwitterLow Cut Connie on InstagramLow Cut Connie on YouTubeXPoNential Music Festival ticketsHeartstrings Music Festival tickets Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate kicks off a new episode full of thanks before sitting down with singer/songwriter, Andrew Huston. They chat about growing up in Bucks County, learning the drums, marching band, Questlove, Calico, Tyler Asay & Doug Keller of the Tisburys, Going Away, writing his own music, learning the guitar, doing his own thing, his songwriting process, Flower, Outward Kid, quitting alcohol, performing the new songs live, Jeff Tweedy & Wilco, the response to the album, and pressing vinyl with Studio 4. Then, Andrew braves The Jawntlet!Andrew Huston BandcampAndrew Huston InstagramAndrew Huston TwitterAndrew Huston Facebook :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Kicking off the episode, Nate pays tribute to Sinead O'Connor and Paul Reubens before being joined by Eric Bazilian (The Hooters). They talk about Eric's 70th birthday, the Hooters show at North Penn High School, growing up, learning music, the transformative performance of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, The Limestones, spirituality, Evil Seed, going to college at Penn and meeting Rob Hyman, joining Wax, Baby Grand, seeing Madness live and the birth of the Hooters, Ska music, returning to their early ska days with Rocking & Swing, how the early Portastudio 4-track demos were used to create the new album, "Pete Rose," opening for the Who, the Clash and Santana at RFK Stadium, vocal issues, Live Aid and the Bob Geldolf beef, breaking in Europe with One Way Home, collaborating with women, the recent European tour, reworking old Hooters songs as ska songs, how "Splice Up the Dance" was put together, and the Philly Music Fest Low Cut Connie show appearance. Then, Eric graciously enters The Jawntlet!The Hooters websiteThe Hooters InstagramThe Hooters on X (Twitter)The Hooters on Facebook :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support