At midnight on New Year's leading into 2021, Andrew surprised his fans with a reflective piece on one of the most notoriously difficult years in recent history. This stand-alone single was a reminder that although times get tough, we can all work to lift each other up.

Song Audio: https://youtu.be/p-vZVnm0mAc

Rock Boat 2021 Recap video: https://vimeo.com/669935757

Andrew Ware joins the show to discuss a fan favorite and probably one of THE most popular songs in the Wilderness era. We also talk about how Andrew and I met through a mutual love for this music and he gives his personal take on what makes McMahon’s music so special to him.

Music Video: https://youtu.be/KfU-S6ovooQ\

Spotify Acoustic version: https://open.spotify.com/track/1k2XzKObDo17FgS3ovj3se?si=f1bf1b741bf14305

Andrew's podcast "Packers Fans Only!": https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/packers-fans-only/id1586388758 or https://open.spotify.com/show/0mpl6C1aGfp8ByBIYu0IQq

ET online interview: https://youtu.be/WeQLeiWkdgg

Instagram livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/nn8869sxOps?t=2799

Lollapalooza, 2017: https://youtu.be/CwzsPw-O7t8

91x Studio recording, 2017: https://youtu.be/38m_V04fqnw

Youtube Paste Studios version, 2017: https://youtu.be/1qg4HozXhqQ

Billboard Interview: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7518981/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-fire-escape-video-interview-new-album-premiere#:~:text=Below%2C%20McMahon%20previews%20the%20upcoming,a%20myriad%20of%20new%20sounds

Phoenix Times album review: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/best-andrew-mcmahon-songs-marquee-tempe-may-2-9285540

Album Review, The Hoya: https://thehoya.com/album-review-zombies-on-broadway/

Hear a fresh perspective from the next generation of Andrew McMahon fans! Our guest and I recap our experience at the 2022 Dear Jack Foundation Benefit show in November at the House of Blues in Chicago!

We're celebrating our 50th song episode!!!  We welcome Lisa of Chalk Hearts and Diane of Team October, who fundraise for the Dear Jack Foundation, to join the song discussion. They also share their knowledge and passion about the annual DJF cause. Help fund life lists and programs for young adult cancer survivors by donating using the fundraising links below before 11/11!

Song Audio: https://youtu.be/2It-Hpt4HQs

Diane’s fundraising (Team October): https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/team/444381

Lisa’s fundraising team(Chalk Hearts): https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/team/442187

Live, 2009: https://youtu.be/FzQfUx189t4

Instagram Live, March 2020: https://youtu.be/ZAbGMYRNunA?t=2721

Three Pianos tour, 2021: https://youtu.be/6ty143r9RUw

For a song Andrew wrote during high school or shortly after, we have some pretty deep lyrics contained within a powerful example of a great rock song of the era. How do you interpret these lyrics? Is this one a fan favorite?

Song Audio: https://youtu.be/xg2-CQo2-uo

Punknews.org interview with Josh, 2003: https://www.punknews.org/article/8861/interviews-something-corporate

Live in London, 2003: https://youtu.be/7dbHiOHy3v8

Instagram live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/nn8869sxOps?t=694

Live at HOB Anaheim, Sept 2022: https://youtu.be/cNvVowCxE6k?t=4361

Author Hazel Jacks releases her first novel this week, “Saltaire”. The love story told in her book is set to the music of bands such as Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin. The song we discuss in this episode is specifically referenced, so we had a good chat about the song and her book.

Order “Saltaire” by Hazel Jacks: https://mybook.to/saltaire

“Restless Dream” short film: https://youtu.be/vhtgLa3Ql4U

Live on The Rock Boat, 2021: https://youtu.be/k9vtj96nvCo

Entertainment Tonight Interview: https://youtu.be/WeQLeiWkdgg?t=86

“You Ain’t Goin Nowhere” by Oscar Isaac: https://youtu.be/X1twZ9TkVKw

Guitar Center piano-only version, 2013: https://youtu.be/AqF9N2_QujM

“Field Recording - Ventura”, 2011: https://youtu.be/1s0togXCSpU

Live at the El Rey, 2012: https://youtu.be/YGYGP_7p_aQ

Let’s talk about a single from a few years back that hasn’t been mentioned much since. Inspired by clubs and dance festivals, this song was a deviation from what we’d come to expect from Andrew McMahon up until that point. Hey, not every song can be one of the best! How do you feel about this unique song in the catalog? 

Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/mD_RkL8VkuM

Live in Spring 2017: https://youtu.be/Dc80J439Lrk

The Observer article, 2017: https://observer.com/2017/04/andrew-mcmahon-zombies-on-broadway-new-york-show-review-interview/

Spoken word version, live in Brooklyn, 2018: https://youtu.be/2UmohGdcL0U

Marissa joins for her second visit to the podcast to provide insight into a Jack's favorite! Last time we heard from Marissa, she taught us about a rare song from the catalog and this time, we're doing the opposite and talking about a well-known fan favorite from the same era!

Song Audio: https://youtu.be/q1_WMPFaq-4

Live with full band in 2011: https://youtu.be/kVBoY2a-SRM

Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/nn8869sxOps?t=261

Live piano-only, 2021: https://youtu.be/-y10wPBYelo

Glamour Article: https://www.glamour.com/story/andrew-mcmahon-looks-back-at-j

We tell you all about our experience at two of the Ohio dates on the Hello Gone Days tour in Summer 2022! *Warning* Setlist spoilers ahead.

Order your McMahon/Carrabba ‘22 shirt: https://www.instagram.com/_intheshadowofthemoon/

“Just Like Heaven” cover by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness feat. Chris Carrabba: https://youtu.be/SvoOcLe8cWg

“Stars” Music Video: https://youtu.be/Brhoh8mMLcg

Livestream Hello Gone Days Aug 24 or Aug 29: https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/products/dashboard-confessional-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-series-pass

Dear Jack Fundraising: https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/campaign/raise-your-voice-250k-challenge/c398380/search?type=team

Take a trip across America with Andrew as we delve into a B-side that you may or may not have heard before, but definitely should. This song represents a very memorable time in his life when he needed to take a step back and remind himself what was important.

Song Audio: https://youtu.be/1sRgfsRLIm4

Instagram livestream, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?t=1083