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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!

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Rob Moose Breaks Down the Greatest String Arrangements Ever

2026/02/02

Hosts: Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Rob Moose Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light, Moira Mack 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

Larry Goldings & Bob Glaub React To Each Others Favorite Songs

2026/01/26

Hosts: Kane Ritchotte, Ryan Lerman Guests: Larry Goldings, Bob Glaub Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

From Songwriter to Film Composer, with Mike Andrews (Elgin Park)

2026/01/19

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Mike Andrews Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan 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

Darrell Thorp on Fiona Apple, Poppy, and the “Ouchie Zone” (3k Explained)

2026/01/12

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Darrell Thorp Audio: Jack Light Theme Music: 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 Third Eye Blind Still Sounds So Good - with Dan Molad

2026/01/05

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dan Molad Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Gus Seyffert on Recording to Tape and Making Records That Feel Alive

2025/12/29

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Gus Seyffert Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Inside Dijon’s Recording Process with Producer Tommy King

2025/12/15

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Tommy King Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

The Songs Behind Goodhertz's Insanely SOULFUL Plugins

2025/12/08

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Goodhertz, Rob Stenson and Devin Kerr Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Sean Watkins: Elliott Smith, Jon Brion, Eric Valentine, Largo, Chris Thile and Nickel Creek

2025/12/01

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Sean Watkins Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan 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

"Fiona Apple’s Mixer on “Extraordinary Machine” - with Dave Way!

2025/11/24

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dave Way Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan 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

Dan Wilson's FAVORITE "Rule-Breaking" Moments In Songs

2025/11/17

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dan Wilson Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

What Makes The PERFECT Pop Song? with Madi Yanofsky

2025/11/10

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Madi Yanofsky Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Justin Timberlake's Producer on Timbaland, Drum Programming, Song Form and Working with JT with Fede Vindver

2025/11/03

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Fede Vindver Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Producing 'Float On' by Modest Mouse with Dennis Herring

2025/10/27

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dennis Herring Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

Jack Conte & Ryan Lerman React To Each Others Favorite Songs

2025/10/20

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander 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

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5 out of 5

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★★★★★

SETV 2 2025/08/06

Appreciated

They go the extra mile to teach as well as entertain. Their knowledge of production and theory are equaled by their love of music and it makes for a g...

★★★★★

mary ann appigney 2024/03/05

Awesome podcast

Finally got podcast to listen first episode on podcast with awesome

★★★★★

PeachRocket 2024/01/09

best music podcast ever

insanely smart and entertaining!!!

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