The 8123 Podcast

#172 WWWY Fest reaction Nov 01, 2024

We react to the new WWWY fest announcement and recap this years festival!!!!

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#171 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 5) May 23, 2023

Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the fifth episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/kHhZfry4jQY

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#170 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 4) May 01, 2023

Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the third episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZkEhXJxDjy0

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#169 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 3) Apr 24, 2023

Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the third episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/eLM7upg_4gI

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#168 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 2) Apr 12, 2023

Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the second episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube. https://youtu.be/ecsTCmQ52UE

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#167 Miserable Youth Recap (Episode 1) Apr 06, 2023

Pat and Garrett are being interviewed by Tyler Common, a long-time fan of the band, as they give an inside look into the first episode of season 3 of the YouTube show "Miserable Youth." The show chronicles the making of The Maine's 9th album and everything that goes into producing a record after being a band for 16 years. This will be a weekly podcast that covers all the episodes of the "Miserable Youth" series, which can be watched exclusively on YouTube.

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#166 3OH!3 Jan 03, 2022

Pat & Garrett have a great talk with the guys of 3Oh!3 about starting their bands at similar times, Touring together, and 8123 fest!

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#165 Derek and Tyler of State Champs Dec 24, 2021

Pat & Garrett have a conversation with Derek and Tyler from State Champs about their most recent tour and having them be part of 8123 Fest.

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# 164 Tessa Violet Dec 20, 2021

Pat & Garrett have a chat with Tessa Violet about her career and 8123 Fest.

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Release Week of XOXO Jul 16, 2021

Pat and Garrett talk about the crazy week that was XOXO. Hope everyone is enjoying the album. Back with a new episode soon.

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#162 - "Our Discography" EP.1 (CSWS) Apr 16, 2021

Pat & Garrett are back with a new series called Our Discography. They are breaking down the time period of each album cycle. Can't Stop Won't Stop is the first to get broken down. Hope you Enjoy!

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#161 - Leighton from Lydia Dec 17, 2020

We talk to Leighton from the band Lydia about re working old albums, starting a band in Arizona and more! Enjoy.

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#160 - What we miss most about tour. Nov 20, 2020

It's been way too long since we have played a show. We talk all about that and more!

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#159 - Brendan Benson (Forever Halloween producer) Oct 21, 2020

Pat and Garrett chat with Brendan Benson who is a great musician and has put out great solo work along with being a member of The Raconteurs. Brendan produced Forever Halloween and we talk about about the making of that album and more!

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#158 - Travis Clark (We The Kings) Oct 16, 2020

Pat and Garrett talk to Travis Clark from We The Kings!

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#147 The Story of the Strangest Show we have ever Played Sep 29, 2020

Pat and Garrett talk about a very strange show they played back 2014.

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#146 - Full band FOTG Q and A! Sep 25, 2020

Today's episode is taken from the Q and A segment of the FOTG livestream show!

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#145 The Hardest Decision Sep 22, 2020

Pat and Garrett talk about having to choose what record label to sign with back in 2007.

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#144 8123 Morning Show ( Flowers on The Grave Livestream Chat) Sep 04, 2020

Pat, Garrett, & Kennedy have a morning show over at Pillar and this was a conversation from that.

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#143 Bad Behavior (Song Breakdown) Sep 01, 2020

Pat & Garrett go over the bad behavior demo and recording the song. Breaking it down!

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#142 Flowers on the Grave (livestream concert) Aug 12, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk about the show they are playing in a few weeks!

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#141 High School Music ROCKS!!! Aug 05, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk about 4 albums that changed their lives in high school.

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#140 - New Taylor Swift, 1D day, Independent venues Jul 23, 2020

Today's episode comes from a daily talk show we do on Pillar called "Good Morning 8123" If you want to be a part of Pillar head to www.pillar.club to sign up and get tons of exclusive content daily and directly support our band!!!

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#139 Q&A (July 2020) Jul 15, 2020

Pat and Garrett answer your questions.

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#138 Our Favorite Tours Jul 10, 2020

Pat & Garrett look back at some of their favorite tours.

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#137 We Are Making a New Album Jun 24, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk about what they have been up to for the last few weeks.

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#136 Eric Halvorsen (You, Me, We) May 21, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk with Eric Halvorsen about his charity You, Me, We he has started with partner Emma. You, Me, We donates to the homeless around the LA area and Eric tells some stories of what its like in this crazy time. If you can please donate to venmo name: youweme

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#135 Marissa Mullen (That Cheese Plate/ Late night with Stephen Colbert) May 12, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk to their long time friend Marissa about starting with a street team job for The Morning LIght to working at Late Night with Stephen Colbert then finding her own path making cheese plates.

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#134 Update on Sad Summer Fest May 06, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk about what's going on with Sad Summer and the world right now.

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#133 Nick Santino Apr 27, 2020

Pat & Garrett catch up with Nick Santino from A Rocket to the Moon/ Beach Weather about the new solo song he put up, life after touring, & fatherhood.

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#132 Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) Apr 20, 2020

Pat & Garrett catch up with their friend Billy Martin from Good Charlotte. They talk about when they toured together many years back, how focusing on longevity is key to being in a band, and Billy's life now with comics.

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#131 How's Halvo? Ep.2 Apr 13, 2020

Pat & Garrett catch up with Eric Halvorsen again.

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#130 Taylor Hanson (Hanson) Apr 06, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk with Taylor Hanson about his career in the band Hanson, being in an independent band, & how sticking to a niche audience has let both bands not fizzle away.

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#129 You Are Ok (One Year Later) Mar 31, 2020

Pat & Garrett talk to Jared & Kennedy about their album You Are Ok a year after its release plus a few questions from you guys.

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#128 How's Halvo? Ep. 1 Mar 25, 2020

Pat & Garrett check in on their buddy Eric Halvorsen.

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#128 Q&A (March 2020) Mar 23, 2020

Pat & Garrett answer your questions!

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#127 Rian Dawson (All Time Low) Mar 20, 2020

Pat & Garrett chat with their friend Rian from All Time Low about their new album "Wake Up Sunshine" and Sad Summer Festival.

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#126 - Our first episode from quarantine Mar 18, 2020

Back at it via the phone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#125- Our first show ever Mar 04, 2020

We call Tim to talk about the first show we ever played as a band!

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#124 - February Q and A Feb 26, 2020

Quick Q and A episode with just Pat! Back to regular episodes next week. See you all at Sad Summer fest!

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#123 - Halvo and Nick (Phone calls with friends) Feb 17, 2020

Well this is a strange one. Not much we can say you just need to listen!

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#122 - How Do You Feel? (Song breakdown) Feb 10, 2020

We get into the making of "How Do You Feel?" and how it made it onto Lovely Little Lonely!

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#121 - What will Garrett do on tour without Pat? Feb 04, 2020

We talk about what Garrett will do at 6am on tour without Pat and get into why Pat is not going to be on the UK/Euro tour!

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#120 - 8123 Day podcast! Jan 21, 2020

Happy 8123 day everyone!!! Thank you for the love over the past 13 years. We can't wait for the future.

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#119 - Pat got married! Jan 17, 2020

Quick episode talking about Pat's wedding last weekend!

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#118 - How Brighten changed our lives Jan 15, 2020

Brighten is an amazing band from Chico, California and they changed the course of our lives. This episode is all about them! If you have not heard their albums before please do so. You won't be let down!

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#117 - How being in a band changed over the past 10 years. Jan 10, 2020

Watch out for the Star Wars spoilers in the intro from Garrett!!

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#116 - My Best Habit (Song Breakdown) Jan 07, 2020

In depth into the parts of the song and how it was written and recorded!!!

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#115 - The 6 moments that defined our decade Jan 01, 2020

Here are the 6 moments that defined our decade as The Maine. Can't wait to continue this journey for another 10 years!!!

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#114 - And A Happy New Year... Dec 18, 2019

We breakdown our holiday EP just in time for the holidays!!!

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#113 - Garrett Nickelsen (The Maine/8123 podcast) Dec 12, 2019

Pat talks with Garrett about his life growing up and getting into music!

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#112 - The letter that got us out of our contract with Warner Brothers Records Dec 07, 2019

Happy birthday to Pioneer!!!! You changed our lives!

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#111 - Our favorite The Maine songs from each album and EP!!! Dec 02, 2019

This was a fun one breaking down why we like a certain song the most off of each album! Tweet us with more ideas for episodes.

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#110 - Q and A(November 2019) Nov 26, 2019

Sorry it took us so long!!! Here is another Q and A episode!!!!

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#109 - So Criminal (Song breakdown) Nov 20, 2019

We did it. We really did it.

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#108 - Mike Marquis (Booking agent) Nov 11, 2019

Today we have Mike Marquis on the podcast he is the person in charge of booking all of our shows. Lot's of great insight into getting started in the music industry. Hope you all enjoy this one. If you come to a lot of our shows you will love all the inside info on how it happens!

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#107 - Britton Billik and Mike Finn (Tour Managers) Nov 04, 2019

Great talk with two longtime friends!!!!

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#106 - We need more hours in the day... Oct 29, 2019

The past few weeks have been crazy getting ready for The Mirror. Hear all about it here!!

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#105 - Pat and Garrett get interviewed about The Mirror tour!!! Oct 13, 2019

See you all on tour very soon!! First show kicks off in just a week!

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#104 - You Are Ok (Track breakdown) Oct 07, 2019

We all breakdown most of the songs on You Are Ok!!!! Hope you enjoy!!! See you all on The Mirror tour very soon.

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#103 - Andrew Stravers (Katastro) Sep 27, 2019

Pat sits down with long time friend and drummer of Katastro, Andrew Stravers. They have a new single called "Older Me" out now!!!! www.katastro.com

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#102 - Tim takes over the podcast and interviews Pat, Garrett, and Nick Santino! Sep 25, 2019

The final of the 4 hour mega interview with Tim Kirch and Nick Santino!

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#101 - Tour update/Vernon Go interview (Concert Promoter) Sep 20, 2019

We sat down with Vernon Go who has been the person to bring us to Manila for the past 8 years!!!

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#100 - Pat and Garrett get interviewed by Lupe Sep 17, 2019

We thought we would change things up for our 100th episode and let Lupe ask us whatever he wants! Thank you all for listening for so long now.

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#99 - What happens to the songs that don't make the cut Sep 13, 2019

B sides... why do these songs not make it onto an album? Should they have made it onto an album? Could they in the future? We talk about all of this on todays episode!!!

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#98 - Making the best of a bad time Sep 09, 2019

Talking about the time where all of our shows were canceled and how we had to make the best of it.

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#97 - One Pack Of Smokes (Song Breakdown) Sep 05, 2019

We talk about the writing and recording of our song "One Pack Of Smokes" a hidden track on Pioneer!

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#96 - Imaginary Numbers Sep 02, 2019

Deep dive into our "Imaginary Numbers" EP

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#95 - TBT (John talking about songwriting and being creative) Aug 29, 2019

Another Throwback Thursday episode for you guys today!! Let us know what you want to hear more of on the podcast!!!

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#94 - Q and A episode (August 2019) Aug 28, 2019

Brand new Q and A episode for you!!!!

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#93- Breaking the pattern of traditional tours Aug 26, 2019

Talking about some of our more unique tours and what we hope to do in the future.

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#92 - Throwback Thursday (The Daily Chorus Interview) Aug 22, 2019

We are trying something new here and bringing some THROWBACK interviews from the band's career. Let us know if you enjoy and want to hear more of these!

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#91 - Song Breakdown (Slip The Noose/Black Butterflies) Aug 21, 2019

Interesting story on how Slip The Noose came to be and a song breakdown!!!

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#90 Nick Santino (Part #002) Aug 19, 2019

Pat Kirch, Garrett Nickelsen, and Tim Kirch sit down with Nick Santino to record a podcast from a phone in Brazil!

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#89 - Nick Santino (Part #001) Aug 15, 2019

Pat and Garrett sit down with Nick Santino (A Rocket To The Moon & Beach Weather) while the guys were in Brazil! Tim Kirch (8123) also joins the podcast!

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#88 - Chelsea Dunstall(8123) Jul 25, 2019

Sit down with Chelsea who makes a lot happen behind the scenes for us!!

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#87 - Pioneer Jul 19, 2019

Deep dive into the making of Pioneer and that era of the band!!!

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#86 - Collin Walsh (Grayscale) Second episode Jul 09, 2019

Had a chat with Collin from Grayscale about the making of their new record and more!!!

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#85 - REMEMBERING CRAIG AARONSON Jul 04, 2019

We talk about a friend and supporter of our band and this entire music scene Craig Aaronson.

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#84 Road Trip Jun 28, 2019

Pat & Garrett taking a road trip to a bachelor party. Recorded on a iPhone so audio is rough but still had a great conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#83 - "(Un)Lost" song breakdown Jun 24, 2019

We breakdown the writing and recording of our song (Un)Lost from American Candy!!!

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#82 - Sad Summer Festival Jun 18, 2019

Chatting about how Sad Summer came to be and what we are excited for this summer!!!!

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#81 - Live Q and A from the 8123 store!!! Jun 14, 2019

Live Q and A we did at the 8123 store in Arizona!!!

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#80 - Live podcast with Tim Kirch (Manager) Jun 10, 2019

Our first ever live episode of the 8123 podcast!! We had a great talk with our manager Tim about the early days of the band. Part 2 of this episode will be out later in the week!!

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#79 - American Candy Jun 06, 2019

Deep breakdown on the making of American Candy!!!

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#78 - Happy 6th birthday Forever Halloween! Jun 04, 2019

Track by track breakdown of Forever Halloween on it's 6th birthday!! Thank you for giving this album a life.

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#77 - Adam Simons (Wanderer) Jun 03, 2019

Pat and Garrett sit down with Adam Simons of the band Wanderer. Adam also plays live with The Maine on tour as their auxiliary player!

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#76 - The time we got all of our money stolen... May 30, 2019

Pat and Garrett chat about the time The Maine had a BUNCH of money stolen from them...

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#75 - The pros and cons of being an unsigned band May 24, 2019

Pat and Garrett sit down to chat about the pros and cons of being an unsigned band in 2019!

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#74 - Q & A (May 2019) May 12, 2019

First Q and A episode in awhile!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#73 - Tanner Radcliffe (Tour Manager) Apr 26, 2019

Sat down with out longtime friend and tour manager Tanner and talked about trying new things and not being afraid to try new things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#72 -YAO, TBS tour, getting engaged Apr 19, 2019

Life update!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#71 - Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade) Apr 03, 2019

Chat with out longtime friend Derek from Mayday Parade. Can't wait to be on the Sad Summer tour with them all summer!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#70 - Jason Tate (Chorus.FM/absolutepunk.net) You Are Ok album preview Mar 27, 2019

A few days away from the release of our new album You Are Ok we sat down with Jason Tate to preview the album and talk about the music scene and much more!!! Hope you all enjoy this one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#69 - Kennedy Brock (The Maine) Mar 17, 2019

We had a conversation with a member of our own band for the podcast today!! It's our podcast so we can do that. Hope you all enjoy this one. Lot's of stories from the early days and talk about what our relationship has meant to each other and why it has lasted so long!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#68 - Psyko Steve (Concert promoter, partner in 8123 fest) Mar 08, 2019

We sat down with Psyko Steve to talk about the music industry. This will be really insightful for anyone looking to do something different with their lives. Steve found his own path just by being curious, working hard, and doing things for the love of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#67 - "My Best Habit" talks with Jared and Lupe Feb 22, 2019

We have a brand new single out called "My Best Habit" so we did a podcast talking about the making of the song and how we feel now that it is out in the world!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#66 - You Are Ok live special!!! Feb 19, 2019

You Are Ok the live special!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#65 - February Q & A Feb 13, 2019

It's been a bit since we have done a Q and A episode! So here it is!!! Thank you for the questions. Great ones this week! All the love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#64 - You Are Ok “The First Look” in-depth album preview with John O'Callaghan Feb 07, 2019

You Are Ok “The First Look” in-depth album preview with John O'Callaghan and Ed Masley --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#63 - Tim Kirch bonus episode Feb 04, 2019

We were having so much fun talking on the podcast with Tim that we kept going and it turned into this bonus episode!!! Hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#62 - The 8123 fest 2019 episode Jan 29, 2019

Our thoughts about 8123 fest 2019!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#61 - Tim Kirch (Manager, 8123) Jan 25, 2019

This one has been a long time coming we finally talk to Pat's brother and our manager Tim Kirch on the podcast!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#60 Brennan and Garrett talk (8123 fest episode) Jan 12, 2019

Garrett and Brennan from The Technicolors catch up and get ready for 8123 fest!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#59 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop (Track by track bonus episode) Jan 05, 2019

A break down of every track on our first album Can't Stop, Won't Stop!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#58 - December Q and A episode!!! Dec 18, 2018

We are back with another Q and A episode!!!! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#57 - Discovering the sound of the new album Dec 03, 2018

We get into the making of the new album so far and what we have learned along the way!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#56 - Matt Squire (Producer) Nov 28, 2018

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#55 - Joel Kanitz (This Century, Gorgeous War) Oct 05, 2018

We go way back with Joel and have toured the world together. Great talk about him finding himself after being in a band and touring for so long. Just a great long talk. Hope you all enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#54 - The past few weeks have been hard on us. Sep 27, 2018

Working through our self doubt. Creating anything is hard, on this episode we talk about where our heads our at right now going through the hard times of making an album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#53 - What are you willing to do for your dream? Sep 23, 2018

Inspiring story of hard work and dedication from this summer on Warped tour! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#52 - Dan (Real Friends) & Joe (Knuckle Puck) Sep 17, 2018

#52 - Dan (Real Friends) & Joe (Knuckle Puck) by 8123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#51 - Shervon Esfahani (Signed us to Fearless records!) Sep 06, 2018

Great talk about getting a start in the music industry!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#50 - Our 50th episode!!! Aug 29, 2018

We have made it to our 50th episode so we had to do something special. We break down the 5 things we have learned while doing this podcast. Thank you all for listening a being a part of it!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#49 - Ryan Scott Graham (State Champs) Aug 20, 2018

Ryan from State Champs is on the podcast this week! This guys makes us feel lazy. He is in two touring bands at the same time. Great talk. Hope you enjoy!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#48 - Can't Stop Won't Stop and the future. Aug 14, 2018

Long talk about the creation of our first album Can't Stop Won't Stop and about what we are up to now starting to work on album #7! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#47 - Collin and Nick of Grayscale Aug 07, 2018

We met Grayscale out on Warped tour. Thought their merch tent was really great. Then asked them to come on the podcast. They are really nice dudes and had a good time chatting! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#46 - Joe Taylor (Knuckle Puck) Aug 02, 2018

Deep talk with our friend Joe of Knuckle Puck!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#45 - Mike Shea (Alternative Press Magazine) Jul 25, 2018

Nice long talk with Mike Shea the owner and founder of Alternative Press magazine about the current state of music and where things are headed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#44 - Sébastien Lefebvre (Simple Plan) Jul 15, 2018

Great chat with Sébastien Lefebvre from Simple Plan in the back of the tour bus!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#43 - Kyle Fasel(Real Friends) Jul 10, 2018

Had a talk with Kyle from Real Friends in the back lounge of our bus about the ups and downs of being in a band!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#42 - How successful do you need to be to stop working hard? Jun 27, 2018

How successful do you need to be to stop working hard? 10 things we have learned from working hard on The Vans Warped Tour https://medium.com/@themaine/how-successful-do-you-need-to-be-to-stop-working-hard-850c6751067e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#41 - Gary Ferenchak (Friend, Sound engineer, Mentor, Ordained minister, and much more) Jun 18, 2018

Long talk with our good friend Gary who really set the example of how we run our band on the road and showed us the ropes early on. He is a great guy and has always been there for us in everything we do as people and in the band. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#40 - Concert experience Jun 08, 2018

A talk about what it is like going to concerts now that we have been touring for over a decade!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#39 - June Q & A episode Jun 03, 2018

Pat and Garrett do a new Q and A episode for the first time in awhile!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#38 -Mike Gunzelman (The Gunz show) May 28, 2018

#38 -Mike Gunzelman (The Gunz show) by 8123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#37 - Matt Carter (Emery) May 18, 2018

#37 - Matt Carter (Emery) by 8123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#36 - The Way We Talk May 15, 2018

A deep dive into The Way We Talk EP and the confusion we had while creating it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#35 - Alex Garcia (Mayday Parade) May 11, 2018

Great talk with out friend Alex from Mayday Parade!!! We have been having these talks in the backs of tour busses around the world with Alex for years so good to finally get one recorded! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#34 - Telle Smith (The Word Alive) May 04, 2018

#34 - Telle Smith (The Word Alive) by 8123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#33 - #SetListDivas Apr 30, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk with two members of a crew we like to call the #SetListDivas who complain about the set lists we pick for tours. This is all in good fun and we were all mainly messing around... Thank you guys for keeping us on our toes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#32 - Ryan Osterman (The Maine, Holy Fawn) Apr 26, 2018

Pat and Garrett sit down with The Maine's first guitar player Ryan Osterman to talk about his short time in the band!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#31 - Fry Your Brain Q and A episode!!! Apr 24, 2018

Pat and Garret do a new Q and A episode from a hotel room on the Fry Your Brain with The Maine tour --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#30 - Nick Anderson (The Wrecks) Apr 20, 2018

Pat and Garrett sit down with Nick from The Wrecks to talk about his start in music and where he sees his career going! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#29 - Breaking down our mental walls Apr 16, 2018

#29 - Breaking down our mental walls by 8123 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#28 - Travis Hawley (Night Riots) Apr 13, 2018

Garrett and Pat have a long chat with our great friend Travis from Night Riots. This one goes deep!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#27 Lovely Little Lonely Apr 07, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk about the past year since Lovely Little Lonely was released!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#26 - Ksenia Dombo (8123 family member) Apr 05, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk with Ksenia who has been a fan of the band for nearly a decade!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#25 - Loren Brinton(A Rocket To The Moon, Lydia) Mar 29, 2018

Pat and Garret sit down with long time friend Loren Brinton to talk about everything from playing in bands to parenting and more!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#24 - Black and White Mar 26, 2018

A deep dive into our album "Black and White" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#23 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday) Mar 22, 2018

Pat and Garrett from The Maine talk with John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday about his career in music. His time away from the band and getting back together with them almost 10 years ago now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#22 - Brand New Q&A Episode Mar 19, 2018

Pat and Garrett answer your questions about their favorite songs, where they see the new music going and more!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#21 - Max Kerman (Arkells) Mar 15, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk with Max Kerman, lead singer of Arkells!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#20 - The actual first episode Mar 12, 2018

This was going to be the first episode of the podcast before we changed the format to doing interviews. Hope you enjoy us trying to figure this out for the first time!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#19 - Kamtin Mohager (The Chain Gang of 1974, Teenage Wrist) Mar 08, 2018

Pat and Garrett from The Maine site down with their friend Cam from The Chain Gang of 1974, and Teenage Wrist. They talk about early days touring together and his time in the music industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#18 - The final Warped Tour Mar 05, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk about Warped tour coming to an end after this summer!!!! Can't wait to see you all at a show one more time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#17 - Lupe Bustos (Touring photographer) Mar 01, 2018

Pat and Garrett sit down with The Maine's photographer Lupe Bustos to talk about how he got started and where he is headed next! Lot's of great info for people wanting to get into photo or anything creative. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#16 - 8123 Day winner interview/Q&A Feb 26, 2018

We talk with the winner of the 8123 Day contest to be on the podcast and answer phone call questions!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#15 - Johnny Minardi (Fueled By Ramen) Feb 22, 2018

Johnny Minardi (A&R at Fueled By Ramen) joins the podcast to chat about getting his start in the music industry, releasing Panic! At The Disco's debut full length, and his history with The Maine! Also, check out Johnny's clothing Good Future Club(goodfutureclub.com) and take 20% off with the code '8123'. Do you have tickets for The Maine's upcoming tour? If not grab them now at www.themaineband.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#14 - Why Would You Pay Money To Meet A Human Being? Feb 19, 2018

Pat and Garrett talk about their thoughts on paid meet and greets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#13 - Sean Silverman (The Technicolors, This Century) Feb 15, 2018

This week we sit down with long time friend Sean Silverman and talk about the start of 8123, his time in This Century, and tons of stories of our time growing up together in bands! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#12 - Forever Halloween Feb 12, 2018

Pat and Garrett have an in depth talk about The Maine's album "Forever Halloween" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#11 - Awsten Knight (Waterparks) Feb 08, 2018

Pat and Garrett sit down with Awsten Knight of the band Waterparks to talk about the bands quick rise, label problems, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#10 - Q and A (Your Questions, Our Answers) Feb 07, 2018

Pat and Garrett sit down to answer your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#009 - Lisa Kirch (Pat's Mom) Feb 01, 2018

Today (February 1st) is Pat Kirch's birthday. To celebrate it, he sat down with his mother, Lisa Kirch. They chat about Pat's childhood, watching him start the band, and advice for other parents out there with kids pursuing nontraditional careers. Want to celebrate Pat's birthday? Pick up a t-shirt with his baby picture printed on it in the 8123 store(https://shop.81twentythree.com/collections/themaine/products/patkirch)! Do you have tickets for The Maine's upcoming tour? If not grab them now at www.themaineband.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#008 - Pat Kirch (Why Arizona Podcast) Jan 29, 2018

This weeks episode comes from the Why Arizona Podcast. Pat Kirch sat down with Zachary Hall from the Why Arizona Podcast to chat about music and growing up in Arizona. ______________________________ We're not using these tools to try to get people to buy things. It's more about how can we build a better connection with people. - Pat Kirch Welcome to Why Arizona! Today your host, Zachary Hall, had the pleasure of sitting down with Pat Kirch, drummer for the band "The Maine." They're talking about: - Why Pat has never drank coffee - Early life growing up in Tempe, AZ - Why his dedication to music at a young age made it hard to have friends - How Pat has hustled on the internet to interact with fans and grow as many relationships as possible - Getting the band name, "The Maine" - Opening for Good Charlotte at 17 years old and a lesson from their tour manager that changed Pat's entire outlook - Playing on Vans Warped Tour - Interacting with fans and connecting with other musicians - Why EVERYONE thinks everyone else has it figured out - Why you don't need fancy equipment to put your message out there - Why It takes effort to be happy - The Maine getting their own recording studio - Pat's favorite Venues in Arizona - Doing a free tour for fans Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to “Like” and Subscribe! Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: whyarizona@renzlermedia.com Follow Pat On Instagram @patmaine www.instagram.com/patmaine/ Check Out Their Band Website: www.themaineband.com/ Check Out Their Podcast: www.81-23.com/podcast Follow Zach on FB and Insta @zacharyhall www.instagram.com/zacharyhall/ Check out everything on the Renzler Media Podcast Network at: www.Renzler1.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#007 - Rian Dawson (All Time Low) Jan 25, 2018

Rian Dawson of All Time Low joins The 8123 Podcast this week to chat about life, Dirty Work, and being in a band for over 15 years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#006 - Special Q and A (John O'Callaghan Answers) Jan 21, 2018

In this special Q and A, John O'Callaghan of The Maine drops by to answer your questions for #8123Day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#005 - Q and A (You asked and we answered) Jan 18, 2018

Pat and Garrett answer your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#004 - Kevin Jordan (This Wild Life) Jan 15, 2018

Kevin Jordan from This Wild Life joins the podcast to discuss what it's like only having one other band member, getting popular playing cover songs and This Wild Life's new record. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#003 - Q and A (You asked and we answered) Jan 10, 2018

This week, Pat and Garrett sit down to answer your questions. Have a question for us? Leave them in the comments below! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#002 - Stephen Gomez (The Summer Set) Jan 08, 2018

Stephen Gomez (The Summer Set) joins The 8123 Podcast to discuss growing up in Arizona, starting The Summer Set, and we finally address the "beef" between The Summer Set and The Maine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

#001 - Eric Halvorsen (A Rocket To The Moon, Cobra Starship) Jan 02, 2018

Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen sit down with Eric Halvorsen (A Rocket To The Moon, Cobra Starship, and Bad Motivation) to discuss his career and future as a musician. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/8123podcast/support

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