Yo! That’s My Jawn: The Podcast

Yo! That’s My Jawn: The Podcast

By Yo! That’s My Jawn

Yo! That’s My Jawn is a podcast/website/brand/movement/way of life dedicated to the embrace and championing of your passions. Featuring conversations with musicians and creatives about finding their passions and acting on them, and segments celebrating anything you love unapologetically. Let’s take the guilt out of guilty pleasures. Displace the Guilt, Embrace the Pleasure.... and shout to the world, Yo! That's My Jawn!
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Ep. 6.8 - Geremy Jasper

Ep. 6.8 - Geremy Jasper

Nate caps off his run of weekly episodes with a conversation with the writer/director of the new film O'Dessa, Geremy Jasper. They discuss growing up in New Jersey, the path from music to film, finding and appreciating different styles of music, the Fever, Outlaws, myths and epics, what influenced O'Dessa, making such an original film in the current landscape of film, casting Sadie Sink in the lead role, writing the music for the film, early drafts of the screenplay, reactions to the film and playing in Philly. Then, Geremy strums his way into The Jawntlet!

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Apr 07, 202550:02
Ep. 6.7 - Art d'Ecco

Ep. 6.7 - Art d'Ecco

Nate's back with a chat with Canadian singer/musician, Art d'Ecco. In a dense chat, they talk about the Non-COMMvention, WXPN, growing up in Canada, how Beethoven led him to piano, the early Art d'Ecco music, his first album, Day Fevers, producing, how the two months he spent in New York City birthed Serene Demon, the lack of movements in contemporary music, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the "Disco Sucks" and anti-Glam movements of the late 70s, how people's relationship with music has changed, cellphones, being present in the moment and happy accidents. Then, Art dives into The Jawntlet!

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Ep. 6.4 - Lauren Stowell & Gabe Honig

Ep. 6.4 - Lauren Stowell & Gabe Honig

Nate's back with an all new chat with the team behind the new nine part HBO documentary Celtics City, director Lauren Stowell and producer Gabe Honig. They chat about Nate's Sixers fandom, Lauren's SC Featured piece The Dutch Destroyer, finally getting t share the doc with the world, how the doc handles the racial dynamics of Boston & the NBA, the weight of telling this story, favorite teams, their favorite eras the covered, how the Celtics as a team transcends the free agency era, anticipating the Celtics fan reaction to the documentary & what's next.

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Mar 10, 202530:59
Ep. 6.3 - Dave Barclay

Ep. 6.3 - Dave Barclay

Nate sits for a chat with Master puppeteer and Animatronic Designer, Dave Barclay to chat about his new autobiography, My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond. They discuss Dave's childhood growing up in England, his parents's puppetry group, his desire to get into film and special effects makeup, Yoda and bridging puppetry and animatronics, how Mark Hamill got him into the film industry, the gravity of working on Empire Strikes Back, joining the Henson Company on The Dark Crystal, performing Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, practical vs. CG, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, collaboration, the Labyrinth sequel and the legacy of the original, the Outabody rig, the memoir, unsung heroes, Mauldrix, and working on the Secret Life of Pets ride at Universal. Then, Dave tries his hand in The Jawntlet!


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Feb 26, 202501:11:53
Ep. 6.2 - Andrew Dost
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Ep. 6.1 - Corey Bernhard
Jan 27, 202553:21
Ep. 5.25 - '24 Recap & Thank You
Jan 02, 202507:24
Ep. 5.24 - 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 5
Dec 23, 202401:14:52
Ep. 5.23 - Christmas Likes & Dislikes with The Brothers Ferris
Dec 16, 202401:08:08
Ep. 5.22 - Jack Huston

Ep. 5.22 - Jack Huston

Nate kicks off his return with a quick update on Oops! All Bards, 2OLD / 2NEW, the WXPN 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century wrap up show on Your Next Favorite Band, and the upcoming fifth 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas. Then Nate sits for a quick chat with actor/writer/director Jack Huston to talk about Jack's directorial debut, Day of the Fight!

Dec 09, 202419:29
Ep. 5.21 - Dave Hill

Ep. 5.21 - Dave Hill

Back with an all new episode, Nate makes a plea for you to vote on November 5th before sitting down for a chat with comedian/musician/writer/podcaster/actor Dave Hill. They talk about the RISK! Podcast, growing up in Ohio, Sons of Elvis, signing to Priority Records, the Higher Learning soundtrack, meeting Flava Flav, entering the comedy world, being a hyphenate and finding time to do so, the formation of Valley Lodge, Eddie Eyeball, the upcoming show at PhilaMOCA (11/8), opening for the Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy REM shows, performing at Phish's Mondegreen Festival, podcasting and the new show Axe Lords, favorite guitar players, appreciating technique, Van Halen, and power-pop. Then Dave jumps through The Jawntlet!!
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Nov 04, 202401:10:52
Ep. 5.20 - Kristi Jacobson

Ep. 5.20 - Kristi Jacobson

Nate is back and talks about this week's ⁠Philly Music Fest⁠ and Inside Hustle networking event before sitting down with Emmy award winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson, director of the new Max documentary Louder: The Soundtrack of Change. They talk about Kristi's connection to Philadelphia, growing up in New York, how studying Sociology at Duke led her to direct documentaries, her first film American Standoff, getting her start on documentary sets, the genesis of Louder, choosing who to showcase in the doc, Linda Ronstadt, the challenges of African Americans in the genre of country, Kathleen Hanna, the ⁠Tracy Chapman/Luke Combs Grammys performance⁠, the use of duality in the film, and honoring our ancestors, both past and present. Then, Kristi steps up to The Jawntlet.

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Oct 21, 202443:58
Ep. 5.19 - Josh Ostrander (Mondo Cozmo)

Ep. 5.19 - Josh Ostrander (Mondo Cozmo)

Back with an all new episode, Nate gives a quick recap of WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival before sitting for a long awaited chat with Josh Ostrander of Mondo Cozmo! They talk about the Mondo Cozmo show at the Ardmore Music Hall the night before COVID Lockdown, the return AMH show, growing up in Bucks County, Southampton, eating shit & powering through, music he heard around the house, Nirvana, Hendrix and the early days of learning guitar, admiring and then joining Trip 66/Ty Cobb/The Cobbs, how piano playing has affected his writing, working with Mark Rankin on It's PRINCLIPLE!, cutting 70 demos down to the 10 songs that appear on the album, how the song "It's PRINCIPLE!" almost didn't make the album before becoming the title track, playing the new songs live, the upcoming Philly Music Fest performance at Underground Arts, "Bitter Sweet Symphony," "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," releasing his sophmore album New Medicine during the pandemic, Springsteen's New York Times shout out, using Brett Kavanaugh's name in a lyric, music videos and contemporary attention spans, social media, blogs, 2OLD / 2NEW, finding new music and Grammy cut off week. Then, Josh tries on The Jawntlet!
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Sep 24, 202401:20:53
Ep. 5.18 - Schuyler Fisk
Sep 09, 202443:49
Ep. 5.17 - Gabi Rose
Aug 12, 202401:14:26
Ep. 5.16 - Julien Hayet-Kerknawi & James Downie
Aug 05, 202401:05:05
Ep. 5.15 - Nicole Riegel

Ep. 5.15 - Nicole Riegel

Nate does a take back on the idea of taking a summer break and announces the new "Destroy All Algorithms" tshirt available in the Merch store before sitting down for a chat with writer/director/producer Nicole Riegel. They chat about growing up in Jackson, Ohio, working at a movie theater and dreaming of making films, Blockbuster and renting VHS tapes, how we console people who have suffered loss, listening, how the movies Splendor in the Grass and Scream made her want to make movies, how she would like to direct a future Scream installment, her pitch for a film of the Marvel character Gwenpool, the culture of villains, the inability to have nuanced conversations, the weaponization of the culture, creating "content" for social media, the risk adverse nature of independent film, how streaming affects what is made, and patience. Then Nicole tries her hand at The Jawntlet!
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Jul 29, 202401:13:13
Ep. 5.14 - Sug Daniels

Ep. 5.14 - Sug Daniels

Nate gives a brief schedule update before sitting down for a long awaited chat with singer/songwriter, Sug Daniels. They talk about meeting in person for the first time at the Inside Hustle event, growing up in Delaware, her start as a rapper in the band FlowCity, transitioning to the bluesy outfit Hoochi Coochi, finding the ukulele, the Jill Scott tribute video, the Soulquarians/Philly Neo Soul scene, early songwriting on the uke, finding time to create now vs. during the pandemic, her first solo live show, being invited to take part in the Black Opry Revue, representation in Americana and Country, how the internet is amplifying voices, fan support, quitting the day job, playing SXSW and Willie Nelson's Ranch, the Sweet Juice Fest, the Sing Us Home festival, the song and music video for "Leave a Light On," and working on the upcoming album. Then, Sug takes her turn at The Jawntlet!


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Jul 15, 202401:19:38
Ep. 5.13 - Paige Stark

Ep. 5.13 - Paige Stark

Nate returns to talk about his gig this past weekend at Tex Mex Connection and his recent appearance on the Your Next Favorite Band podcast before sitting down to chat with singer/songwriter/filmmaker Paige Stark. They start things off bonding over a mutual love of Harry Nilsson and David Bowie before diving in to growing up in Laguna Beach, how MTV was a gateway to a love of music and film, finding inspiration in Lisa Simpson, songwriting and her first solo show, Stone Darling, singing with Taylor Goldsmith and Alex Greenwald, singing harmony, Tashaki Miyaki, Takashi Miike, genre films, her upcoming Film Independent backed short, The Other Side, keeping "office hours," the Love LA compilation, collaborating with Marc Maron, cover songs, the Tashaki Miyaki cover of "The Beautiful Ones" by Prince, working with Jon Brion on the Good At Love EP and the plan for the new record. Then, Paige braves The Jawntlet!


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Jul 01, 202401:24:27
Ep. 5.12 - Matthew Taglang & Dave Perry (Athensville)

Ep. 5.12 - Matthew Taglang & Dave Perry (Athensville)

Nate returns with an update of all the goings on in the Yo! That's My Jawn universe, including his most recent return to the RISK! Podcast, before sitting down to chat with Matthew Taglang and Dave Perry of the band Athensville. They talk about how the three of them met this past October at Inside Hustle, growing up in the Philly burbs, Matt and Dave's college bands both at Penn State, Scooter, early days learning their instruments, songwriting, the story behind how Matt and Dave got together to form the band and all of the wild ways the universe set them on that path, the origins of the band name, discovering old acts that are new to you, the new EP Crossed With Lightning, the artwork for the singles from the EP, the Tyree Wallace case and their song "Desiderata (Free Tyree Wallace)" and the upcoming music video, and writing the song "Bury the Lede" in 6/8 time. Then, Matt and Dave enter the Jawntlet! But while that's happening, they receive an unexpected call from Tyree Wallace, who sits in for a brief conversation about his case.
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Jun 17, 202401:52:30
Ep. 5.11 - Alex Wash (Granddogs)

Ep. 5.11 - Alex Wash (Granddogs)

In an all new episode, Nate gives a rundown of some upcoming announcements, including the next Your Next Favorite Band/25 O'Clock/Yo! That's My Jawn crossover event, the return of the Oops! All Bards RPG actual play podcast, and shares his submission to WXPN's 24-Hour Song Challenge, the Drive By Truckers inspired, "Some of Her Time." Then Nate sits down for a chat with Alex Wash of the band Granddogs. They talk about the Working Philly Musicians Discord, growing up, the journey from learning the piano to teaching piano, signing and playing, playing drums in early bands, Hang the DJ, going to college at Millersville and having access to the studio, revisiting the Perkasie record, the move to Texas, tour managing We Live at Midnight, interning with Gordon Raphael, finding comfort in the studio, moving to Philly and working at Howl At the Moon, the process of adapting to performing at a piano bar, the challenge of song selection, the birth of Granddogs, his songwriting process, Peaches and Susan, the new album Peaches and the two singles from it, "When You Call" and "Goddess of Love." Then Alex maneuvers The Jawntlet!
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Jun 03, 202401:25:17
Ep. 5.10 - Autumn Luz & Samwe

Ep. 5.10 - Autumn Luz & Samwe

In an all new episode, Nate briefly chats about the 2Old / 2 New Podcast before recapping his week at the NON-COMMvention. Then, Nate sits for a chat with singer/songwriter Autumn Luz & her cowriting/coproducing partner Samwe. They talk about early music memories, going to art school to study dance, the pivot from dance to music, early influences, writing, how Autumn and Sam came to collaborate together, creating music remotely, whittling down the 5 songs on the EP from the 30-40 demos they had worked on, her song "Pang," music videos, creating for social media, the release cycle of the EP, the plans for recording the next album, and recreating the music for live shows. Then, Autumn and Sam team up on The Jawntlet!
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May 20, 202401:23:37
Ep. 5.9 - Ciara Grace

Ep. 5.9 - Ciara Grace

An All New Episode! Nate kicks things off by premiering the new theme song in full before sitting down with singer/songwriter Ciara Grace. The talk about living in the same suburbs and graduating from the same high school, growing up in a musical household, how writing songs about a break up birthed her new album, Write It Down, coproducing the album with her father, 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer/engineer Glenn Barratt (Melody Gardot, Shirley Ceasar), having the performance bug at an early age, finding her voice as a musician and deciding to create an album, playing these songs live, her songs "Play Pretend" and "Don't Love Me Now," the album release plan, her early influences, horses, Facebook Marketplace, her next EP, how working on the album has influenced her songwriting, and juggling a music career while going to college. Then, Ciara tries on the Jawntlet!
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May 06, 202456:12
Ep. 5.8 - Carsie Blanton

Ep. 5.8 - Carsie Blanton

Nate recaps his Record Store Day purchases and shouts out Siren Records before sitting down with singer/songwriter Carsie Blanton. They talk about her song "Ain't We Got Fun," the Brittany Ann Tranbaugh penned "Caroline," growing up, discovering Jazz music through her grandfather, gigging early at age 14, her comfort on stage, touring at 16 with the funk band The Champagne Syndicate, moving to Philly, the Open Mic scene, touring in a way that is financially viable, the financial implosion of the music industry, streaming, her success with crowdfunding, creating from a place of authenticity, the attempt to ban TikTok in Congress, finding optimism in the current political climate, the Cayamo Cruise, and Oliver Anthony. Then, Carsie takes a shot at The Jawntlet!

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Apr 22, 202401:11:51
Ep. 5.7 - Paul Myers
Apr 15, 202401:45:46
Ep. 5.6 - Eliza Hardy Jones

Ep. 5.6 - Eliza Hardy Jones

In an all new episode, Nate kicks things off with the announcement of a new music discovery podcast he's launching with Bruce Warren of WXPN called, 2Old/2New. Then, Nate chats with Eliza Hardy Jones (Buried Beds, The War On Drugs). They talk about Y-Not Radio, growing up in a musical household, learning piano and guitar, early songwriting, collaboration and community, live shows and the beauty of the shared experience, Buried Beds, becoming an auxiliary player, putting your own voice on other people's work, Because Become and creating her own sound, finding other outlets for her creativity, the Song Quilt Project, her work as the vocal coach for Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata on the Philly Special Christmas albums, Jason's cover of Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up," working on Jason's song "Santa's Night," her latest album Pickpocket, and how the grief of her struggles in giving birth inspired the album. Then, Eliza braves The Jawntlet!
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Apr 08, 202401:27:32
Ep. 5.5 - John Vettese

Ep. 5.5 - John Vettese

Back with an all new episode, Nate recaps his gig DJing a Daddy/Daughter Dance, bows to the glory of Taylor Swift and pours one out for the Grape Room. Then, Nate finally gets a chance to sit down and chat with WXPN's John Vettese. They talk about John's place in the Philly scene, Nate's a plea to be on a Key Session, growing up in Ambler, discovering Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward, the Lansdale Hardcore scene and XIII PFP, the Wonder Years, music shops and import CDs, the legacy of the bands Oasis and REM, the Rolling Stones, shooting live music photography at stadium shows, shooting the Philadelphia stop of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, WXPN's acceptance of Taylor, the negative reaction to change and the stations growth, the Philly scene and the WXPN Local show, writing for the City Paper, giving local artists national exposure, the latest local band that excites him as well as the one he wishes would have been bigger. Then, John tries his hand at The Jawntlet!
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Mar 25, 202401:59:51
Ep. 5.4 - Craig Wedren

Ep. 5.4 - Craig Wedren

In this episode, Nate delights in the latest dance album trend and invokes the spirit of Ren McCormack before sitting down for a chat with Craig Wedren. They talk about the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, heart health, Craig's heart attack in 2018, the pandemic, growing up in Cleveland, how his core friend group has survived throughout the years personally and creatively, introducing new people into the fold, rediscovering the joy of playing music versus "the work," being on a major label, transitioning to writing for television and film, being afforded to explore different styles of music, working with Anna Waronker, creating the soundtrack for Jesse Peretz's film First Love, Last Rites, working with John Doe and Jeff Buckley, the new album The Dream Dreaming and working with Paul Cartwright. Then Craig takes his chances with The Jawntlet!

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Mar 11, 202401:18:44
Ep. 5.3 - Dee Gerhart & James Daniels (Chestnut Grove)

Ep. 5.3 - Dee Gerhart & James Daniels (Chestnut Grove)

Back with a new episode, Nate talks about his new radio show on Y-Not Radio (Mondays 5-8pm) and gives a brief walk down memory lane of the Philly radio stations that helped form his music sensibilities. He is then joined by Dee Gerhart and James Daniels of the band Chestnut Grove. The conversation starts with Dee and Nate talking about Green Lane, the music she grew up with, Live Day 2010 and the formation of Chestnut Grove, her White Stripes tribute to Icky Thump, and the Raconteurs. They then joined by James and talk about the early Chestnut Grove shows, writing original songs and finding their sound, recording their first album, Perkiomenville, documenting through videos, the reasons behind their current hiatus from touring, the financial realities of being a band in today's landscape, The Album and boygenius, working with Derek Chafin, their Farewell Show at Ardmore Music Hall, feeling comfortable on stage, the radio push, the jumpsuits and the Literally Nuts podcast. Then, Dee & James double team The Jawntlet!
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Feb 26, 202401:31:20
Ep. 5.2 - Matt Pond
Feb 12, 202401:03:24
Ep. 5.1 - Charlie Harding

Ep. 5.1 - Charlie Harding

Welcome back! Nate kicks of the new season with a note about his recent appearance on the 25 O'Clock Podcast, hosted by our friend Dan Drago, before going into a story about how the song "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls was the spark that sent him on his path of pop proselytization. Then, Nate is joined by Charlie Harding of the podcast Switched On Pop. They discuss Nate's love of the show, Charlie's journey in music, meeting his partner Nate Sloan, Americana music, how Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" birthed Switched On Pop, the permission to like pop music, authenticity, streaming and the state of popular music, Charlie's recent comment that "Pop is Dead," Gatekeepers, fan groups and the gaming of the charts, genre, Olivia Rodrigo's album GUTS, gendered expectations of Eras, and the genius of Finneas and Billie Eilish. Then, Charlie braves The Jawntlet!
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Jan 29, 202401:35:02
Season Five Trailer

Season Five Trailer

Nate announces the January 29th launch date of Season Five of the podcast.
Jan 24, 202401:01
Ep. 4.31 - 2023 Goodbyes & Thanks

Ep. 4.31 - 2023 Goodbyes & Thanks

Nate sends the year off with love & gratitude…
Jan 01, 202406:46
BONUS EPISODE :: the Your Next Favorite Band/25 O’Clock/Y!TMJ Crossover Event!

BONUS EPISODE :: the Your Next Favorite Band/25 O’Clock/Y!TMJ Crossover Event!

Some bonus content here for you. This is a rebroadcast of the Your Next Favorite Band livestream event that Nate guested on alongside Dan Drago of the 25 O'Clock podcast. Nate and Dan joined host Philip Reese to recap and breakdown WXPN's 885 Greatest Songs by Women Countdown. It was an incredibly fun chat, and we are excited to be able to share it with you today!
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Dec 18, 202301:53:37
Ep. 4.30 - TV Christmas Favorites w/ the Brothers Ferris

Ep. 4.30 - TV Christmas Favorites w/ the Brothers Ferris

After a brief update on his appearance on the upcoming Your Next Favorite Band livestream and a note about this year's 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas, Nate is joined by D.X. and James Ferris to breakdown their favorite Christmas TV episodes and specials!

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Suburban Metal Dad Compendium 2: Christmas Sevenfold
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Dec 11, 202301:32:36
Ep. 4.29 - Joey O.

Ep. 4.29 - Joey O.

On an all new episode, Nate announces the date of this year's 'Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 4 live streaming on 12/23 at 8pm and hypes his upcoming appearance on Your Next Favorite Band (12/12) before diving in for a chat with YNOT Radio's Joey O. They talk about the benefits of Zoom, The Beths, the Weird Al Y-Rock Takeover (the playlist of that episode), growing up in Chester county, Green Day at Barron's Beach Club, going to college to communications, interning at Y-100, street team events and remotes, the relationship between Y-100 and the listener base, the college station at Widener, live broadcasts, going from board op to fill in host, Jim McGuinn, how Radio One ended Y-100 when Preston & Steve left, the origins of y100rocks.com, following Jim, finding his broadcast voice, the partnership with WXPN, Jim leaving for the Current, leaving WXPN and starting YNOT Radio, returning to internet radio, how the pandemic helped the station adapt to working remotely, Philly music, Cayetana/Gladie, the Nooner, the Last Dinner Party, his process for discovering new music, writing music criticism, and Origivation Magazine. Then, Joey takes a run through the Jawntlet!
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Dec 04, 202301:44:40
Ep. 4.28 - Gina Zo (Velvet Rouge)
Nov 27, 202301:09:25
Ep. 4.27 - Brian Walker (A Day Without Love)

Ep. 4.27 - Brian Walker (A Day Without Love)

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Nov 20, 202301:29:07
Ep. 4.26 - Christopher Mansfield (FENCES)

Ep. 4.26 - Christopher Mansfield (FENCES)

ack with a new episode, Nate sits down for a chat with Christopher Mansfield of the band FENCES. They talk about the similarities in their childhood, his piece "Hallway" from his new book The Horses in Montana, the music his mother played around the house, getting his first guitar, going to Berklee, finding Elliott Smith, the switch from a technical musician to a more vulnerable and emotional one, the intro to the song "Hell" from his new album Bright Soil, his MySpace page and connecting with Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, recording the first FENCES album, Songs For Eating and Drinking, collaborating with artists that you admire, the balancing act of selfishness in creating music, the "Thin Legs"/"No One"/"Bright Soil"/"Werewolf Palm" video cycle, his upcoming project Prairie Tremens, and the pieces "Popcorn" and "Slippers" from his book. Then, Christopher partakes in The Jawntlet!FENCES linktr.eeBuy a copy of The Horses in MontanaFENCES on InstagramFENCES on YouTube :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!
Nov 14, 202301:10:26
Ep. 4.25 - Rachel Ana Dobken

Ep. 4.25 - Rachel Ana Dobken

Back with the first episode of November, Nate walks through the songs he selected on his ballot for 88.5 WXPN's community curated countdown, the 885 Greatest Songs by Women. Then, Nate sits down for an incredible chat with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer, Rachel Ana Dobken. They talk about her new video for her song "Cruel, Cruel, Cruel," growing up in New Jersey, her dad's jazz career in college, learning the guitar, how music theory at Bard College solidified her desire to make music her life, the Talent Day performance in high school, writing her first song, overcoming stage fright, anxiety and panic attacks, changing the narrative on what it means to die, having hard conversations with loved ones before it's too late, singing personal songs live, leaving college and pursuing music full time, how her sound has evolved since her first album When It Happens to You, recording her new album Acceptance, releasing music in the social media age and the Content Conundrum. Then, Rachel braves The Jawntlet!Rachel Ana Dobken websiteRachel Ana Dobken InstagramRachel Ana Dobken Twitter/XRachel Ana Dobken YouTubeRachel Ana Dobken Facebook

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Nov 06, 202301:47:22
Ep. 4.24 - Shawn Hennessey
Oct 24, 202301:31:44
Ep. 4.23 - Frank Brown (Buzz Zeemer)
Oct 16, 202301:13:23
Ep. 4.22 - Shawn James

Ep. 4.22 - Shawn James

Nate kick's off the episodes check in delivering his thoughts on the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift, the Philly Music Fest and Inside Hustle before sitting down with singer/songwriter Shawn James. They start things off talking about Shawn's powerful voice before discussion growing up in Chicago, learning guitar in high school, his early days in bands as a lead singer, learning emotion through music in church and learning structure through classical music, spirituality without religious structures, the first songs he wrote, studying sound engineering at Full Sail, being prolific, how therapy and the pandemic taught him how to rest, taking care of his voice as he gets older, getting over the "perfectionist bug," vulnerability in vocal performance, how therapy has affected his songwriting and creativity, how "Through the Valley" ended up in The Last of Us II, Tash Sultana's cover, what goes into his own selections of songs to cover, the Hozier comparison, his Macy Gray cover of "I Try" for the Grammys ReImagined campaign, the upcoming show at World Cafe Live on October 6th, the tour and being a road dog and how his VIP program has helped him to sustain the tour. Then, Shawn becomes the latest guest to enter The Jawntlet!
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Oct 02, 202301:42:14
Ep. 4.21 - Julia Pratt

Ep. 4.21 - Julia Pratt

What's up? Nate is back with another episode and kicks things off recapping the 2023 Xponential Music Festival presented by Subaru. Then, Nate sits down to chat with singer/songwriter Julia Pratt. They talk about growing up in Philadelphia, learning to play piano, cello and saxophone, adding guitar, combining her love of poetry and music, playing original songs out, the jazz influence in her music, college, exiting high school into the uncertain world of the pandemic, contributing to the SNEAKERELLA soundtrack, the placement of "All the Girls Are Crazy" on the WHERE'S ROSE? soundtrack, writing during the pandemic, singles/EPs vs albums, rejecting "strategy" and embracing passion, Mt. Joy and the "Dirty Love" TikTok, "A Little Love," performing at the Mt. Joy Mann Center shows, opening for Hozier, Xponential Music Festival, the Philly Music Fest and upcoming projects. Then, Julia gracefully enters the Jawntlet!
Julia Pratt website
Julia Pratt TikTok
Julia Pratt YouTube
Julia Pratt Instagram
Julia Pratt on the 25 O'Clock podcast
Tickets for the Philly Music Fest (10.11)


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Sep 25, 202301:14:25
Ep. 4.20 - Greg Sover

Ep. 4.20 - Greg Sover

Back from vacation and recharged with an all new episode! Nate shares the programing announcement that the release schedule is switching to a weekly format through October before sitting down to talk to singer/songwriter/guitar slinger, Greg Sover. Greg talks about his early years growing up with music, Hendrix, getting his first guitar at the age of 5, having a son, playing bass in the church band, getting tapped to play in Joe Frazier's band, his guitar influences, early days of playing out in Philly and the venues he came up in, finding his guitar tone, playing a strat, working with Billy Cox, being inspired by influences without letting it become mimicry, working in the studio, the Parade EP, his latest album HIS-Story and starting to work on his fifth album. Then, Greg becomes the latest guest to enter The Jawntlet!
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Sep 18, 202301:13:37
Ep. 4.19 - Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie)
Sep 04, 202301:30:29