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**Dead Wax**

Musicians nerding out to great music. Hosts Jack Conte (Scary Pockets, Pomplamoose, CEO of Patreon) and Ryan Lerman (Scary Pockets, John Legend, Ben Folds) are joined by musician friends to help break down what’s going on in their favorite music. They dish about production, harmony, composition, theory, vocal performance and everything in between. New episodes every other week!

Latest Episodes:

Jeff Buckley's Genius Explained - by David Ryan Harris Jul 14, 2025

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Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Guest: David Ryan Harris

Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Audio: Jack Light

Video: Phineas Alexander

Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

PART 2 - The INCREDIBLE Direction Billie Eilish and Finneas Gave Their Mixers - with Jon Castelli Jul 10, 2025

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On this episode of Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with top mix engineer Jon Castelli to break down his work on Billie Eilish’s new album and Omar Apollo’s latest project. He opens up about his perfectionist approach to mixing, the pressure of shaping an artist’s sound, and why he’s obsessed with Mariah Carey’s music.

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Guest: Jon Castelli

Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Audio: Jack Light

Video: Phineas Alexander

Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

The Incredible Direction Billie Eilish and Finneas Gave Their Mixers Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

Hosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte

Guest: Jon Castelli

Audio: Jack Light

Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Ethan Gruska on Unpacking Remi Wolf's INCREDIBLE production Jun 30, 2025

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Guest: Ethan Gruska

Hosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Audio: Jack Light

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Greg Wells on Wicked, Katy Perry, and His FAVORITE Song Jan 21, 2025

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Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Guest: Greg Wells

Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Video & Editor: Phineas Alexander

Audio Lead: Jack Light

Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

There Would Be No Radiohead Without THIS Band...with Kane Ritchotte! Jan 07, 2025

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Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Guest: Kane Ritchotte

Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Video: Ricky Chavez

Audio Lead: Jack Light

Editor: Phineas Alexander

Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Modern Production Secrets with Philip Etherington Dec 17, 2024

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Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
Guest: Philip Etherington
Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman
Production Manager: Rachel McGowan
Video: Ricky Chavez
Audio Lead: Jack Light
Editor: Phineas Alexander
Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

The best singer-songwriter you’ve probably never heard of! With special guest Hohnen Ford Dec 10, 2024

Show notes

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
Guest: Hohnen Ford
Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman
Production Manager: Rachel McGowan
Video: Ricky Chavez
Audio Lead: Jack Light
Editor: Phineas Alexander
Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Andrew Bird on Writing, Improvisation and Jazz Nov 26, 2024

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Huge thank you to Andrew Bird, our guest for this episode!

Listen to his new album, Sunday Morning Put On here: https://i.andrewbird.net/SundayMorningPutOn

See him on tour: https://www.andrewbird.net/

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
Guest: Andrew Bird
Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman
Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander
Video: Ricky Chavez
Audio Lead: Jack Light
Editor: Phineas Alexander
Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker

Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets

Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow

Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

Why Clyde Lawrence Loves Randy Newman Nov 12, 2024

Show notes

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman

Guest: Clyde Lawrence

Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman

Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander

Video: Ricky Chavez

Audio Lead: Jack Light