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    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 since released four 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

    Playlist of all songs covered on the show so far: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnitmteLr2I7lbehabG2rvJc

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    Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Recap w/ Coral & Hayley Mar 23, 2026
    Show notes

    If you were on the recent Holiday From Real cruise, you may have noticed a fan wearing a yellow arrow above her head. What did it mean and why is it important? Coral and Hayley join the show to tell us about their cruise festival experience and share a special message to the fandom. We had a lot of fun sharing our memories and talking about unique moments!

    Collaborative HFR video playlist on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&jct=Mk3NsIeaCCTKI9BBm7b2uw

    (click the link, become a collaborator, upload your videos to your own account, then add them to this collaborative playlist!)


    101. Blue Vacation w/ Kyle Simons, Patterns in Traffic Feb 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Kyle of Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights is back to discuss a UDF-era track that felt like a big one at the time, but in a sense, seems quickly to have been lost in the shuffle. Join us as we discuss the merits of this track and decide if this should be a regular staple, or if it's already had it's time in the sun. **Kyle also brought his brand new and unreleased Patterns in Traffic track to the pod so we could get a taste of what he's been working on.

    Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/-ySLoP7wk-M

    Live on Holiday from Real cruise, 2024: https://youtu.be/oeuVKOfAnws?si=uR8KTuqErOmti0fs or https://youtu.be/9ozyEI-MGMo?si=jiOY3MLZCP62inFu

    Live on the Rock Boat, 2021 (acoustic guitar): https://youtu.be/fWUnCa_5cLU

    Live at the Orpheum in LA w/ Butch Walker, 2019: https://youtu.be/MhHD8StD38Q?si=Alx1Wneq-a5m6cpA

    Rocktail Hour, Blue Vacation: https://youtu.be/V-B8R38rKH4?si=Ir6kKwhfwbrtL8em

    Cryptic Rock interview, 2018: https://crypticrock.com/interview-andrew-mcmahon/


    Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview - Get To Know Hunter DeBlanc! Feb 08, 2026
    Show notes

    This week, Hunter DeBlanc, host of the Sadurdays Radio podcast, musician, and self-proclaimed Andrew superfan, joined the show! We dig into how he came to know Andrew, why his late-night sets have become legendary, and how he builds intentional, emotional, and chaos-filled dance floors in a unique set, unlike one you've probably seen before! Hunter surprised me a few times this episode, and I think you'll be surprised and pleased with what you learn too!

    https://www.hunterdeblanc.com/

    Sadurdays Radio (Hunter interviews your favorite musicians and plays your favorite emo and pop-punk classics and more!): https://open.spotify.com/show/5fGqJytid4LDj7kfcRG0Gj?si=31369e352b064ceb

    Hunter's NYE Mixtape Version 2.6 (you'll want to hear this to prepare for the pool deck party!): https://soundcloud.com/hunterdeblanc

    Hunter recommends you listen to: https://open.spotify.com/album/2x8cBNEaveu3x7jA9resgN?si=GzQd9h6fTAmT9Oo15j8I_w


    100. Hammers and Strings w/ The Girls at the Rock Show Pod Jan 26, 2026
    Show notes

    We are celebrating 100 songs on the podcast! Jenn and Megan from the Girls at the Rock Show pod joined the show this time around. Since both co-hosts are fellow Andrew McMahon fans, we brought them over to talk about a very important song to Andrew's life story! Be sure to check out Steve's guest spot on their podcast last week as well!

    Song Audio: https://youtu.be/hqawSsFq48g?si=5IhWlnpxOe0GsYQe

    Girls at The Rock Show Pod: https://solo.to/girlsattherockshow

    From "Live at the El Rey", 2012: https://youtu.be/u_9yl5yZ68E?si=dEzmGdvUtne_r1Gq

    From The Dear Jack Benefit livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/7DtPJbQelBA

    Live in Detroit, 2025: https://youtu.be/Jw9xCqpuYXo?si=DnkKdNidkB5Yhner

    Instagram Live, March 2020: https://youtu.be/H2L8EUg3gro?si=jXBteuqzmNUDmpCj

    Andrew discusses the song, 2009: https://youtu.be/bKdzVLBuYFk?si=OwP2GSQZQ4WJMRPu

    Behind the Scenes of The Glass Passenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH1o2A6dcBk


    99. Paper Rain w/ Marci Jan 11, 2026
    Show notes

    My wife Marci returns to the show for her first song episode in a few years. This time, I picked the song, so I wasn't quite sure where she stood on this one. Not an oft-discussed track in the fanbase, but its serious tones gave us a lot to discuss. Life story or pure fiction? How do you relate to the lyrics in this one?

    Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/_BEw3N-AH6s

    Instagram livestream, 2020 (audio only): https://youtu.be/svoiAkYrbNE?si=8muhpmue_zHz1dcG

    Live on the Upside Down Flowers tour, 2019: https://youtu.be/0Wnkpka9O-k

    Live on Holiday from Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/XIGVAQWUU_k?si=-XVsi07iPMzt0F49

    Acoustic Ruby Red Studio version w/ Butch Walker: https://youtu.be/EnqmNWT8hoA?si=bz-RrVYs6CD6942J

    Cryptic Rock interview, 2018: https://crypticrock.com/interview-andrew-mcmahon/


    98. Cell Phone w/ Kat of @katmcintyreart Dec 28, 2025
    Show notes

    Kat from @katmcintyreart and the AMFan Art Collective joins the show to discuss one of her favorite Andrew songs. She shares what inspires her to make art and the special memories she has of the music in general, as well as her feelings on the song she chose. We also reflect back on the year of Jack's Mannequin as a whole.

    Song Audio: https://youtu.be/XqIHyHN4Nu0?si=CbqHvdog6nQN0AYn

    Kat's Andrew McMahon-inspired art: https://linktr.ee/katmcintyreart

    Live at Lollapalooza, 2007 (1st time ever played live): https://youtu.be/JSVeaVwJGww?si=kIMH73a9_ArNRO4B

    Instagram Live, April 2020: https://youtu.be/EBejhRm7sDk?si=0dF6Osm3MszCjLRG&t=3540

    Live in Philadelphia, 2025: https://youtu.be/J99RPPvNzPM?si=75thK1cAUQwrOOx0


    Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview w/ Chad in the Lounge Dec 14, 2025
    Show notes

    Chad in the Lounge joined the podcast this week to reflect on our last adventure at sea and talk about how the late night parties on the ship became a memorable event for many cruisers! He's not officially on the bill, he doesn't work for Sixthman, he is one of us! We talked about memories from the last Holiday from Real and what we're looking forward to on the next! Find out what happens on the ship when the bands stop playing for the night. Even if you're not cruising, this is a fun conversation with a fellow fan!

    Reserve your cabin on Holiday From Real '26: https://www.holidayfromrealcruise.com/

    Emotional Support band's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportmusic


    Bonus: 11/11 Detroit Recap w/ Arielle & Kristie of the AM Fan Art Collective DJF fundraising team Nov 30, 2025
    Show notes

    Arielle & Kristie, members of the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team for the Dear Jack Foundation's 300K challenge, joined the show to recap the Detroit 11/11 events, including VIP night, the 11/11 show, and more! Many Andrew McMahon fans descended upon the city of Detroit for these special events. We also touched upon this year's fundraising season and talked about our experience in the community. We recorded this show prior to the announcement, but the AMFan Art Collective fundraising team won the DJF 300K fundraising challenge for 2025 with over $50,000 raised this year!

    Learn more about DJF fundraising: https://give.dearjackfoundation.org/campaign/raise-your-voice-300k-challenge/c714411

    The AMFan Art Collective: https://www.instagram.com/amfanartcollective/

    The Lights and Buzz, 11/10 Detroit: https://youtu.be/LMYKZ9n77OA?si=-2hyr7CW4gqvm9Qf

    The Resolution, 11/11 Detroit: https://youtu.be/5ZMTSKmnSEo?si=NKPRpqWxHEcvCZGU


    Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview - Get To Know Ivory Layne! Nov 10, 2025
    Show notes

    Featured artists Ivory Layne joins the show to talk about her time on the last cruise and also her upcoming performances on the '26 Holiday From Real cruise. If you're not yet familiar with Ivory, get to know her music and learn about her connections to Andrew McMahon. This was such a fun interview and I can not WAIT to see her sets on the next cruise! If you weren't a fan before, I think you will be after this listen.

    Visit www.ivorylayne.com to support, buy merch, join her Patreon, and anything else to support the band.

    Music Video: https://youtu.be/IvL24hPuYT8?si=zZvgL-l1S9hGvPwV


    97. Miss California w/ Phil & Chris of 4 Normandy Oct 14, 2025
    Show notes

    Brothers Phil and Chris of the band 4 Normandy share how Andrew's music inspired them to play music together and how it keeps them connected even today. We talk about their own music at the beginning and how that came together, then transition into our conversation about the Andrew McMahon song we chose. You'll hear some of their own song, "Alive" within the episode, as well as in the outro. You can stream this song and others wherever you like. The Spotify link to their music is below.

    Song Audio: https://youtu.be/1OxW5c42o4s?si=Y_OQ-tccwnRCBWjW

    4 Normandy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DbbOzpdDqQ837KjYARGSf?si=tenrsQuQQ2-G4uRAr-yBmA

    Live in Los Angeles, 2008: https://youtu.be/u_9yl5yZ68E?si=dEzmGdvUtne_r1Gq

    Live at Sound Check, Pittsburgh, 2025: https://youtu.be/Dd6R2IkTRAE?si=LWdyQBuzGLu9C_CF

    Andrew discusses the song, 2009: https://youtu.be/YYc62PTjekA?si=iGtIxsAVEeFNIfWv

    4 Normandy (Phil & Chris' former band) Starland Ballroom performance: https://youtu.be/ka186RIAS-s?si=nz8S7JB_7JSEk3Mf


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