Something in the Wilderness
Calling all Andrew McMahon fans: This show intends to pay tribute to all of the music Andrew has helped create in a song-by-song format. With a 20+ year-long music career spread among 3 different musical projects, Andrew is not only a musician, he is also a cancer survivor, philanthropist, and family man. Beginning with Something Corporate, formed with some friends from high school, Andrew established himself as a pop punk icon in the early 2000s. The band set themselves apart from the rest of the scene incorporating a piano into the popular pop/punk sound. Following three records and countless tours, Andrew went on to form a new project called Jack’s Mannequin. This new direction allowed him to lean more into the piano pop/rock side of his music. While many of his original fans came along for the ride, he also gained an entirely new fanbase with his next three records and extensive world touring. This project helped boost his resume from a pop/punk frontman to a serious songwriter. His latest music venture is Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Largely intended and referred to as his “solo project”, the majority of writing and instrumentation is done by Andrew himself, in partnership with co-writers, producers, and other collaborators. He has released three albums under the Wilderness moniker and has written some of his most prolific work yet. His wife and daughter have toured along with him for years and he has not taken much of a break in recent years between touring heavily and writing and releasing new music. Using his public voice for philanthropy,, he has formed the Dear Jack Foundation, which raises funds to help ease life for those suffering through cancer treatment and offering survivors a positive outlook for the future. Inspired by his experiences in his three bands, his contributions to soundtracks, and his collaborations over the years with other musicians, Andrew has established himself as an artist for his generation. Come along for the ride as each song in his catalog is explored, discussed, and evaluated. Please subscribe if you are a fan of Andrew McMahon’s work or even a fan of music discussion in general. Credit to After the Fire Designs for the artwork: www.instagram.com/after_thefire http://www.etsy.com/shop/afterthefiredesign/ Intro/Outro music provided by: Piano Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/PianoRockInstrumental Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AlAxo66T11w Rate the podcast: https://www.ratethispodcast.com/something Playlist of all songs covered on the show so far: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnitmteLr2I7lbehabG2rvJc
Episodes
Andrew Ware returns to the podcast to complete the trifecta: We’ve discussed a Wilderness and a Jack’s Mannequin song together, so it was inevitable that we would do a Something Corporate track eventually. Join us as we get DEEP on the lyrics, even with some light critique, touching on change with the times in culture, values, and why this song might be different if it was written and released today.
We take a brief detour from Jack's Summer to talk about a sometimes-overlooked gem of a song that has fallen out of the live show in recent years for the most part. I haven't ever spoken to another fan who considers this one of their favorites. Is it one of your favorites?
Review from hiddenjams.com: https://hiddenjams.com/2014/10/14/review-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/
Live in DC, 2014: https://youtu...
Happy Father's Day! My wife and daughters and I went out to the Pittsburgh date of the Jack's Mannequin MFEO tour and had a blast! It was all I wanted! We met up with friends, made some new ones, and were so impressed with the visuals and the setlist. We talk about it all on this episode! I also give you a teaser about a cool episode coming up in August for the 100th song episode celebration. The MFEO Tour Pt. 2 Recap will happen i...
Andy has recently dove deeper into his fandom for Andrew McMahon and came to share his thoughts on a newer song. Find out what he has to say about this song, and Andrew’s music in general as a fan that’s still discovering the music. We dive deep into the meaning of the song- what it means to us, and what it may have meant to the songwriters.
Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/4VWzY-fUWlE?si=Mkqv3qKxAoL...
*Content Warning* This episode contains discussion of mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. First-time guest Steven brings a personal and powerful story about how Andrew McMahon’s music impacted his own personal path. We unpack the song's lyrics and themes and discuss what this song means to each of us. This episode offers a heartfelt and insightful look at an often over...
Arielle joins the podcast to discuss a trip back to Andrew’s past and where he found himself in that moment. Also, we talk about fan-made art inspired by Andrew and the community that’s been built around it! And of course, past experiences at live shows and the upcoming tour!
Song Audio: https://youtu.be/zV2zCUzWqOA?si=WCkeHFoncKzua82b
Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/QG5LO51spLY?s...
The guys from the High School Never Ends podcast joined the show to discuss which qualities make the perfect mixed tape, tell stories, talk live shows, and of course talk about a legendary song! We can’t believe it took 90 episodes to get to this one! Wingman Steve and Chris-183 also play their own game of "Rankin It" with us, where we rank our top tracks from Everything in Transit.
Official Music Video: h...
Celeste stopped by to help us celebrate the 2-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! We took a break from the year of Jack’s Mannequin to discuss one of our favorite tracks from the modern era. We also reflect back on recent live shows and look forward to upcoming shows!
Song Audio: https://youtu.be/tpJ2cyt4m-s?si=Ckw31qnAoxxAlpyN
Live on Holiday From Real cruise, November 2024: https:/...
Former guests Hazel Jacks and Lindsay both return to the podcast to talk about another epic Andrew track. The song is in two parts, but this episode is not! We learned that this song is SORT OF the final song on Everything in Transit. We also listen to what Andrew says at the end of the track. We share our excitement about the recently announced Jack’s Mannequin tour. Finally, we dig deep into the song that both Hazel ...
Returning guest Lindsay brings another deep cut to the show, with her choice of a Transit-era B-side that holds some significance in the history of Andrew’s career. Should this track have been included on the album, or does it work better in it’s life as a Deluxe Edition bonus track? Is this a song we want to hear live this year? What is Lindsay’s favorite Andrew song and album? Find it all out here!
Author Hazel Jacks returns to the podcast to kick off our celebration of 20 Years in Transit. We’re trying to manifest an official tour announcement! Hopefully, soon? Here on the podcast, we’re going to talk about several Jack’s Mannequin songs in the coming months. Hazel chose to start us off with an emotional one. Join us as we make our own meanings of the heavy lyrics, talk about Andrew’s 2005 blog, and touch on other songs of ...
Since it's the holiday season, why not a holiday-themed song? Andrew was featured on a holiday track that you may not have heard before with some other familiar names. Learn about how this project came together and why and about Andrew·s involvement with it.
Song Audio: https://youtu.be/jDXholWipCM?si=uMz0S1U2J6tdsoBS
Must Be Christmas Music Video: https://youtu.be/NIIEmQ0aYjk?si=doEnyd1nhVHBwXOr
This is Part 2 in a 2-part episode: Madelyn, Mike, and I continue our discussion about our Holiday From Real cruise experience. We answer fan-submitted questions about the experience, talk about favorite sets, songs, and moments, and we even give our suggestions about what could make this cruise even better! Plus, our predictions for 2026!
Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playl...
Mike and Madelyn join the show to tell us about their Holiday From Real cruise experience! Three people who had three different experiences on the boat discuss some favorite moments, unique experiences, and of course the live music! This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4WZOFaYjXmB0zDrRsVjrKb0zIVUg0U2h&jct=9HVR9eVIxTG3...
Former guests Kristin, Kyle, and Rachel join Sam from the Pub Trivia Podcast for a night of Andrew-themed trivia! We are raising money for the Dear Jack Foundation in this episode. Please feel free to hit the link in the show notes if you'd like to make your own donation before 11/15 and help us raise money to help support young adults and adolescents with a cancer diagnosis. Play along with our contestants and find out who the Mos...
Ben, Tommy, and Jesse from Jukebox the Ghost join the podcast to talk about their history as a band, some tour stories, what to expect in their live show, and what they’re looking forward to on the Holiday From Real cruise! You don’t want to miss this one: they’re a fun hang and they’ll give you some pro tips for the cruise. Who was Ben texting with during this recording? And what were they texting about? Listen to fin...
We’re discussing the second track that brought the Wilderness project together with Something Corporate in preparation for the Out of Office tour. Cindy, who recently arranged and performed a cover of this song with her friend, is our brand new guest to help break down this brand new song!
Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/vBM1-SOI_PE?si=k3L918jBt-cj8Ed4
Who’s ready for a Holiday From Real? We have Sixthman Heather on the show to give us a sneak preview on what to expect on the ship! Get a behind-the-scenes point of view on what it takes to put a party on this scale together and why this may be the vacation of your life. Find out how this event was put together and what to expect when you walk on board. SO MUCH information for you is packed into one episode. Even if you’re not sail...
Hear about my experience at the midwest Out of Office Something Corporate shows! *Warning* Setlist spoilers ahead! Relive the most memorable moments with us and other memories made along the way.
“Wait” acoustic in Detroit: https://youtu.be/CWA12UaP_bA?si=u7qAGPuNcd5FIQNf
Order the upcoming SoCo livestream livestream on veeps: https://veeps.com/somethingcorporate
Donate to the Dear Jack Foundation: https:/...
Author and music journalist Mike Damante joins us this episode to talk about his time in the pop punk scene and his perspective of what things looked like from the inside. We talk about a favorite track from the early years, a fun song that we still love to shout out the words to today!
Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/DPPX6dZT0Vw?si=0zBvEePqlEa7GMSF
Mike’s links: https://linktr.ee/miked...
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