FAME-ISH

The Making of Everything Under The Sun (Part 2) Jul 31, 2024

More thoughtful inquisitive analysis of the song “Latest Record Project” by Van Morrison. No, wait.. it’s part 2 of EUTS!

The Making of Everything Under The Sun (Part 1) Jul 19, 2024

Ben, Tommy & Jesse dive into the creation of the second Jukebox the Ghost record… truly one of the secondest records by Jukebox the Ghost.

Mailbox the Ghost No. 5 Mar 22, 2024

All voicemails.. Ben kicks things off with a disturbing revelation.. Tommy goes snorkeling.. Jesse goes on with the borophyll that is wood species.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 3 with Elizabeth & the Catapult Feb 28, 2024

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Dec. 1, 2023. JTG shares the stage with their longtime pal & past tourmate, the endlessly talented and inspired Elizabeth Ziman aka Elizabeth & the Catapult.

Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 2 with Andrew Horowitz Feb 07, 2024

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 30, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their longtime friend and past tourmate Andrew Horowitz (Tally Hall) onstage for tales and tunes!

Live From Bowery Ballroom Night 1 with Seth Kallen Jan 29, 2024

Live show taping at Bowery Ballroom, New York City on Nov. 29, 2023. Ben, Tommy & Jesse bring their manager of the past nearly 20 years, Seth Kallen, onstage to share stories and music!

Mailbox the Ghost No. 4 Oct 25, 2023

Three ghosts in one studio room.. all voicemails.. Ben’s memorable trip to the pharmacy.. the Kellogg’s Smacks frog.. thoughts on heef.. yes, heef. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Mailbox the Ghost No. 3 Sep 22, 2023

Competing jingles.. first ever JTG voicemails.. an old man’s missing pills.. 19,000 girl names.. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Back So Soon with Dan Romer (Part 2) Aug 30, 2023

The boys continue their lively conversation with the inimitable Dan Romer. Topics include MIDI, film scoring, Tom Waits and a Jewish frat party. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Pizzicato Party with Dan Romer (Part 1) Aug 16, 2023

Ben, Tommy and Jesse sit down with one of their favorite people on this planet, celebrated film composer Dan Romer. Topics include string arranging, music theory, producing two JTG records, and providing a cat with a steady cash flow. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Don’t Look Stupid with Shervin Lainez Aug 02, 2023

Accomplished music photographer and longtime friend and collaborator Shervin Lainez offers his perspective working behind the camera lens he knows surprisingly little about. His outstanding work can be viewed at shervinfoto.com.

Mailbox the Ghost No. 2 Jul 19, 2023

The boys take on the tough cultural questions of our day— questions like “what is the best goo?” Further serious inquiries at fameishpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 757-JUKEBOX

Three A.M. Frogs with Jenny Owen Youngs Jul 06, 2023

Ben, Tommy & Jesse reconnect with one of their most beloved past tour-mates, Jenny Owen Youngs, and try to understand how she possibly does everything that she does. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Mailbox the Ghost No. 1 Jun 21, 2023

Our first mailbag episode! We answer your burning questions and wave a towel beneath the smoke alarm. Got something else to ask us? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com

Rot Resistance with Ryan Miller of Guster (Part 2) Jun 07, 2023

Part two. Ben & Ryan talk jazz chords. Jesse quits. Tommy sensibly doesn't engage. Ryan polishes off his bottle of tequila. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

Chasing Papas Fritas with Ryan Miller of Guster (Part 1) May 31, 2023

Ben, Tommy & Jesse welcome their friend, tour-mate and role model Ryan Miller (Guster) for an extended conversation. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

The Making of Let Live & Let Ghosts (Part 2) May 17, 2023

After hitting a rest stop, Ben, Tommy and Jesse hop back onto memory lane for a continued dissection of the very first Jukebox the Ghost record.

The Scenic Route with Coyle Girelli May 03, 2023

Originally taped a year ago in Spring of 2022 (so excuse the sound quality!). Possessed with a uniquely gorgeous croon, an authentic British accent, a BTS songwriting credit and not one but TWO insane Tourror Stories, Coyle Girelli graces us with conversation and wisdom. Songs from this episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

The Making of Let Live & Let Ghosts (Part 1) Apr 19, 2023

Ben, Tommy & Jesse discuss the early days of the band and the creation of the very first Jukebox the Ghost album “Let Live & Let Ghosts”.

The Nighttime Nibbler with Addie Sartino Apr 06, 2023

We chat all things band-life with Addie Sartino, the energetic and talented frontwoman of The Greeting Committee. Tommy knocks the Fame-ish Theme out of the park acapella and we hit another round of Tourror Stories and One Hit Ponder. Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Songs from the episode can be heard at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

An Expert, A Bug Expert Mar 15, 2023

What did JTG do in 2022? Who will JTG be in 2023? Most importantly, have you ever considered trees… birds… bugs?

The 1909 Mic Stand with Greg Holden Mar 01, 2023

Our first interview episode. We chat with our longtime friend Greg Holden about his experiences around writing a life-altering hit song, Jesse interrupts him with various cringey samples, and we introduce the segments “Tourror Stories” & “One Hit Ponder”! Questions? E-mail us at fameishpod@gmail.com. Featured songs at https://tinyurl.com/JTGsongs

What Did Jesse Mean? Feb 15, 2023

“FAME-ISH” is a colorful and eccentric new podcast hosted by indie rock tour veterans Jukebox the Ghost, featuring interviews with artist friends from the road and personal stories/anecdotes about the paradox of working & touring as a quasi-famous musician.

Introduction to FAME-ISH Feb 14, 2023

Welcome to "FAME-ISH", a new podcast hosted by Jukebox the Ghost. Get ready for a season filled with stories and interviews from the quasi-famous indie rock band and their accredited special guests.

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