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Something in the Wilderness

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140 episodes
Language
English
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Date created
2020/08/14
Latest episode
2026/10/12
Average duration
87 min.
Release period
20 days

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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

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107. Drop Out - The So Unknown w/ Brendan
2026/10/12
It's Brendan's second time on the podcast, but his first time talking about a specific song! We chose one that we both have a longstanding relationship with, which led to stories from our past. We also touched on how this song's meaning has changed for us over the years. It may not be a single, it may not be performed live a whole lot, and it may not even get a lot of attention in the present day, but we do believe it's a song that most Andrew fans remember fondly. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/URMjazVFzvs?si=o4Z7ktNePtGzR4mp Live on Holiday From Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/GTr117eeJak?si=R9hRc-KVVCmXo7WB&t=1470 Instagram Live, May 2020: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAbpxyJA_0X/?utm_medium=copy_link RVA Mag interview with Andrew, 2022: https://rvamag.com/music/put-your-name-on-it-an-interview-with-andrew-mcmahon.html Behind the Scenes of The Glass Passenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH1o2A6dcBk From The Michigan Daily interview, 2002: https://books.google.com/books?id=rv5JAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA5#v=onepage&q&f=false
Bonus: Three Pianos in Chicago w/ Marci & Andy
2026/09/06
Marci and Andy joined me for the recap in Chicago. I was able to spend time with each of them before and after the shows, so it felt fitting to review each show with each of them. We talk setlist, vibes, and the overall experience of these two very different shows in Chicago! I found the best way to celebrate a birthday is at an Andrew McMahon show with a bunch of fellow fans singing songs and celebrating together. Also, I had my very first VIP experience! Then, onto my second and final 3P experience! Catch it all and more on this episode. Chicago (Garcia's) solo show setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/andrew-mcmahon/2026/garcias-chicago-chicago-il-43488ba7.html
106. All Our Lives w/ Author Lindsay Bennett
2026/08/30
Author Lindsay Bennett returns to the podcast to discuss her new novel and a song that we felt fit some of the themes of her novel. Join us as we discuss her story, her characters, and the world she's built. We also talk lyrics, themes, and Andrew's songwriting in general. It's Lindsay's 5th song episode on the podcast! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/zhRXldOsMXY?si=OCaSNrcC4kSdT_ug Author Lindsay Bennett's links: https://linktr.ee/authorlindsayjbennett Order Lindsay's new book: https://tr.ee/a2OaKRH6_m Live full band, 2014 (first time performed live): https://youtu.be/dhuCmVFmIvE?si=BJJW4mESPVF97UWa Live solo, 2017: https://youtu.be/Pqzrmudohpg?si=w5hbcF8PF6fSYVDQ HuffPost interview, 2014: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/clara-cullen/andrew-mcmahon_b_6020030.html
Bonus: Three Pianos in Philly w/ Kristin & Brendan
2026/08/24
We're celebrating 6 years of the podcast this week! And what better what to kick off a celebration than two passionate guests, a recap of two Andrew McMahon shows, and a whole lot of great conversation! This is Part 1 of the Three Pianos experience this past month.
Bonus: Meet Michigander! (Jason Singer of Michigander)
2026/07/19
Jason Singer of Michigander joins the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming album "Over Before You Know It", their fall tour, and the journey of building a music career over more than a decade of writing, recording, and touring. We had a great conversation about his new music (and his last album), life on the road, the great state of Michigan, and more! Michigander on Instagram: http://instagram.com/michiganderband Order Michigander merch: https://shop.michiganderband.com/ Michigander 2026 tour: https://www.michiganderband.com/#shows Reach out directly if you want to join the Gander Discord server!
Bonus: Get To Know Zac Clark (better)!
2026/07/06
You may know Zac Clark as the man behind the keys on stage with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Something Corporate… take this opportunity to get to know Zac better as an artist and performer. In this episode, Zac reflects on his journey from fan to bandmate and solo artist, his approach to songwriting, the unique experience of performing intimate house shows, and the new music he's been working on. Whether you've followed Zac for years or have just discovered his music, this conversation offers a deeper dive into his career. Zac's official site: https://inthewolfsmouth.com/ Follow Zac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamzacclark/ Stream Zac's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IdCnVHtgDZJIJG5zOmDAE?si=RBdiqRHcQ7ekHxCqfjE4Yg
105. Get On My Wave w/ Morgan
2026/06/28
Returning guest, Morgan, and I discuss a song that we don't think gets enough love and attention. Join us as we go back to the summer of 2020 and find out what Andrew released into the world at such a strange time in history. We compare the song to others from the era, talk about how it fit into the catalog and in the live show, what the future may hold for this song, and our relationship with it! Official Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/Eh1_5vHRQh8?si=V_Etpww4fBMf6vXO Live at the Troubadour with Strings, Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/A1jqX_5lwXw?si=aGuG20rCoTxyr53d 2020 Buzzbands Article: https://buzzbands.la/2020/07/31/stream-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-get-on-my-wave/
104. Island Radio w/ Andrew Ware
2026/05/18
A returning guest joins the podcast to talk about what we believe is a fan favorite live show song. We dig into the songwriting and lyrical content of this song, our personal histories and experiences with this song, and the Zombies on Broadway album as a whole. Official Song Audio: https://youtu.be/2pL4GgXdJO8?si=d8wAqEA-57gqPIQR Live, 2017: https://youtu.be/B6poeMWS2GE Live in 2019, Upside Down flowers tour: https://youtu.be/68WlfmcVRus Live on Holiday From Real, 2024: https://youtu.be/iSpsRGA69tk?si=tGEvO87s4Qr9vUBi Concord.com interview: https://concord.com/artist/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/#:~:text=Consciously%20or%20unconsciously%20I%20began,work%20and%20done%20it%20well. TimeOut Interview: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/musician-andrew-mcmahon-takes-us-on-a-tour-of-his-favorite-new-york-spots-020117
103. Something Wild w/ Cindy
2026/04/14
Returning guest Cindy @cindycarrierviolin comes back to talk about a beloved collaboration between Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon that will forever hold a special place in her heart. We talk about how this song came to fruition, our own personal history with the song, and recent events that made this song unforgettable for so many of us, especially Cindy herself. Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/I2lVEiwKVFM?si=qqsQzvltpDJHeKRr Live on Holiday From Real '26 feat. Cindy Carrier: https://youtu.be/la8n8buFXF4?si=ka0mFyaVnq_e4pAV Cindy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindycarrierviolin Cindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindycarrierviolin Instrumental version by Lindsey Stirling: https://youtu.be/NQePDA2EisI?si=FgXYqNV-GuGChEj- Live Acoustic Instrumental by Lindsey Stirling: https://youtu.be/l-d3KbLlrMo?si=iJRfU6ucF_o5yNJP Live on the Today Show (both Lindsey and Andrew): https://youtu.be/9zJUhmkpEz8?si=m_Md13uchrzBrDfZ
102. Keep Rising + HFR talk w/ Jessica G
2026/03/30
Jessica joins the podcast this week for two reasons: First, we dive into a B-side that's newer to me but, deeply meaningful to her. Second, we compare stories from our recent Holiday From Real cruise! This episode explores how a song and shared moments among fans at sea intertwine in a powerful way. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/_iSy8dTMGPU?si=JQ_ofn9WDG9xTuPv Live in Poughkeepsie, January 2013: https://youtu.be/Nn4cHtih114?si=vy0eKgmW0UIGsp2- Live at Dear Jack VIP Night (Chicago), November 2022: https://youtu.be/j933VmYe4Ws?si=Hx6Wg6EwCn5XGoE6 Live on Holiday From Real '26 (clip): https://youtu.be/06eF7ESxjkY?si=PmM-DSlzDc5iw2PY Watch HFR '26 shared youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&si=x1oGPe1J_OEBG3V3 Add your videos to the HFR '26 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnh3IwDZOwwXng8zi2XYLJ-H&jct=5yi5V8yeW9Nl-4bI0oKf8A Andrew McMahon Fan Art Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amfanartcollective Keep Rising Therapy: Jessica's private practice: https://keeprisingtherapy.com
Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Recap w/ Coral & Hayley
2026/03/23
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
2026/02/22
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!
2026/02/08
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
2026/01/26
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
2026/01/11
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/

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5 out of 5
31 reviews
★★★★★
mrslgaines 2024/04/30
Love the discussion
I just wanted to say I was looking for Andrew McMahon interviews and found this. It filling a gap that is needed. Andrew’s catalog is worthy of apprec...
★★★★★
wybigsteve 2023/12/10
The Andrew McMahon Podcast I Didn’t Know I Needed
Steve dives deep into each song in the Andrew McMahon catalogue through each of his projects and I love the attention to detail given to exploring the...
★★★★★
TheHospital 2023/11/10
I’m really glad this podcast exists
I love Andrew McMahon’s music and love there’s a podcast geeking out about all of it. Thanks, Steve! Keep up the great work!
★★★★★
Maisiewss 2022/08/22
A must listen for everyone who loves everything Andrew McMahon!
I am a huge Andrew McMahon fan and I love this podcast! Definitely look forward to every new episode
★★★★★
Ameronii 2021/06/25
Everything that I didn’t know I needed!
I can’t get enough of this podcast & I appreciate all the work that goes into it! Love hearing the history of the songs, your opinions & I end up feel...
★★★★★
Dr. Keri H 2021/06/08
Thank you!
Thank you for starting this podcast! Andrew McMahon is an international treasure!
★★★★★
shsjndndndjd 2021/03/18
The podcast Andrew McMahon fans have waited for
This podcast is perfect for every Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness fan! I love listening to the song facts ...
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