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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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Yo! That’s My Jawn: The PodcastJun 06, 2022

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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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D.X.'s Talkin' Slayer Podcast
Suburban Metal Dad Compendium 2: Christmas Sevenfold
Sixth Grade Superstar
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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!
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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
Ep. 4.18 - Andrew Huston

Ep. 4.18 - Andrew Huston

Nate kicks off a new episode full of thanks before sitting down with singer/songwriter, Andrew Huston. They chat about growing up in Bucks County, learning the drums, marching band, Questlove, Calico, Tyler Asay & Doug Keller of the Tisburys, Going Away, writing his own music, learning the guitar, doing his own thing, his songwriting process, Flower, Outward Kid, quitting alcohol, performing the new songs live, Jeff Tweedy & Wilco, the response to the album, and pressing vinyl with Studio 4. Then, Andrew braves The Jawntlet!
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Aug 21, 202301:07:22
Ep. 4.17 - Eric Bazilian

Ep. 4.17 - Eric Bazilian

Kicking off the episode, Nate pays tribute to Sinead O'Connor and Paul Reubens before being joined by Eric Bazilian (The Hooters). They talk about Eric's 70th birthday, the Hooters show at North Penn High School, growing up, learning music, the transformative performance of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, The Limestones, spirituality, Evil Seed, going to college at Penn and meeting Rob Hyman, joining Wax, Baby Grand, seeing Madness live and the birth of the Hooters, Ska music, returning to their early ska days with Rocking & Swing, how the early Portastudio 4-track demos were used to create the new album, "Pete Rose," opening for the Who, the Clash and Santana at RFK Stadium, vocal issues, Live Aid and the Bob Geldolf beef, breaking in Europe with One Way Home, collaborating with women, the recent European tour, reworking old Hooters songs as ska songs, how "Splice Up the Dance" was put together, and the Philly Music Fest Low Cut Connie show appearance. Then, Eric graciously enters The Jawntlet!
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Aug 07, 202301:27:23
Ep. 4.16 - Preston Elliot

Ep. 4.16 - Preston Elliot

Back with an all new episode, Nate bemoans the heat and takes a look at the effect the Telecommunications Act of 1996 had on the music industry before sitting down with Preston Elliot of the Preston & Steve Show. They talk about meeting at this year's Take Step's walk, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, A Mother's Wish Foundation, growing up in St. Louis, discovering KSHE, the legacy of WMMR, WDRE & Y-100, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the /reply-all/ episode "The Case of the Missing Hit," regional acts, the live nature of radio, trusting your instincts, discovering that radio was what he wanted to do, how an internship in Salem, MO kick started his career, making his way to the St. Louis market, meeting Jim McGuinn and getting tapped to join WDRE in Philadelphia, Marilyn Russell, dealing with challenges throughout the years, contract negotiations, the loyalty of the Preston & Steve Show fan base, giving back to the community, being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, dream guests, and the band Rush. Then, Preston enters the Jawntlet!
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Jul 24, 202301:27:15
Ep. 4.15 - Dylyn Durante (UgLi)

Ep. 4.15 - Dylyn Durante (UgLi)

Back with an all new episode, Nate sets things off talking about the upcoming Sweet Juice Fest before being joined in conversation by Dylyn Durante (UgLi). They talk about UgLi's latest Key Session performance for WXPN, growing up, learning guitar, the DIY shows at Club Germ, meeting Teddy Paullin and forming UgLi, panic attacks, recording the first EP, using upper and lower case and punctuations in titles, the challenges of titling your album FUCK, language, recording at the Gradwell House and working with Dave Downham, playing the songs from the new EP live, favorite songs on the new release, being vulnerable on stage, the safety of bringing new material to the band, reactions to the EP, and tour plans. Then, Dylyn becomes the latest guest to swing through The Jawntlet.
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Jul 03, 202301:02:55
Ep. 4.14 - Ken Marino & David Wain

Ep. 4.14 - Ken Marino & David Wain

Big episode this week. Nate gives a quick recap of the Mondo Cozmo show, before being joined by Ken Marino & David Wain (The State, Role Models). They chat about the "Danny's Song" sequence in Wet Hot American Summer, the Beatles and AI, growing up, the unaired pilot to The Courtship of Eddie's Father, meeting at NYU, the legacy of The State, the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, being in a rock band, the upcoming Ardmore show, performing live on stage, and Mister Rogers. Then, Ken & David enter The Jawntlet!
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Jun 26, 202301:03:22
Ep. 4.13 - Jefferson Berry

Ep. 4.13 - Jefferson Berry

After a short break, Nate is back with an update on some future projects and appearances before sitting down with his guest, Jefferson Berry. Jefferson talks about growing up, the Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the music on the west coast in 1967, getting into the radio industry, moving back to the east coast, starting at WYSP and the early days of the Howard Stern show, bringing Crazy Eddie into the Philly market, writing music, the art of storytelling in songwriting, getting out of the radio business and becoming a teacher in the inner city, starting the band Hippies and Hillbillies and the birth of his Urban Acoustic sound, the influence of teaching on his songwriting, having Symere Woods in his class (who would go on to become Lil Uzi Vert), the tragic death of Runup Rico, losing students to gun violence, the deep poverty issues in Philadelphia, his song "Locks and Guns," putting together the Urban Acoustic Coalition and recording his music, recording Prairie Fire and Dreams of Modern Living concurrently, working with Emily Drinker and Irene Lambrou, the album release show at the Living Room in Ardmore, and the upcoming the Urban Acoustic movie. And then, Jefferson enters the Jawntlet!
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Jun 19, 202301:21:02
Ep. 4.12 - Michael Rault

Ep. 4.12 - Michael Rault

ate kicks things off talking about his wedding and the upcoming release of his contribution to the RISK! Podcast. Then, Nate is joined by Michael Rault. The two discuss Drugdealer, growing up with musician parents, his father's radio show, learning guitar, beginning to write music, his early songs, deciding music was what he wanted to do, working by himself, finding his sound in the studio, dense recordings versus minimalist, his collaboration and relationship with Pearl Charles, how he and Max Turnbull (Badge Epoch Ensemble) began working on what would become Symphony Orchestra, the wealth of projects/releases he has been a part of post-pandemic, reframing his approach to music, whether Symphony Orchestra will play live shows, the spilt tour shows with Pearl Charles, the Philly show, Pearl's next record and producing. Then, Michael takes a swing at the Jawntlet!
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May 22, 202301:19:07
Ep. 4.11 - RISK!y Business
May 01, 202316:47
Ep. 4.10 - Andrew Duhon

Ep. 4.10 - Andrew Duhon

New week, new episode! Nate kicks things off with an update on the release schedule before sitting down to talk to singer/songwriter, Andrew Duhon. The two talk about the word jawn, the Castle on Irish Bayou, growing up in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina and the phenomena of bonded community, Wednesdays at the Square, his mother's sheet music for the music from Dances With Wolves, piano lessons, the first song he learned to play, finding something to say, his early days playing out, connecting with the audience, sad songs and the cost of a good song, finding his voice, the story behind recording Songs I Wrote Before I Knew You, his collaboration with Trina Shoemaker, working with Eric Massey, working in the studio vs. performing live, his latest release Emerald Blue, the Pandemic, the audience reaction to the new songs live, and the relationship between artist and audience. Then, Andrew braves The Jawntlet!
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Apr 17, 202301:30:53
Ep. 4.9 - E.J. Simpson

Ep. 4.9 - E.J. Simpson

e're back! Join us for an all new episode as Nate recaps his trip to New Orleans before being joined by Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist, E.J. Simpson. They talk about E.J.'s early musical memories, the Monkees, the Beatles, learning to play music, finding and being drawn to the bass guitar, the balalaika, his Modulus Graphite bass, his first band the Vegetables and early collaborations with Adrian Harpham, Pierce Ternay, David Coppa, Steve Wolf & Andy Kravitz, early songwriting, moving to San Francisco, coming back to Philadelphia to for the first session that would become The Goats, the recent attempted reunion of the Goats, working with the Butcher Bros. (Joe and Phil Nicolo), the Goats/Bad Brains sessions, Ruffhouse Records, Maggi, Pierce & E.J., befriending Jeff Buckley, the MPE album For-Blue, the new album You Purple Virgin Presents Fabulous Fantasy, the record release show at the Fallser Club, the 17th Annual solo revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing with Beru Revue, the players on the new album, working with a large number of collaborators, and the Mark Twain project based on The War Prayer. Then, E.J. takes a run at The Jawntlet!
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Apr 10, 202301:23:01
Ep. 4.8 - Dave Hause

Ep. 4.8 - Dave Hause

All new episode! Nate celebrates Philly music festivals before being joined by his guest, singer/songwriter Dave Hause. They discuss who has played more XPoNential Music Festivals and Main Street Music in stores performance, Dave or Dawes, WXPN and the Sing Us Home Festival, creating and curating his own music festival, growing up in Roxborough, Manayunk over the years, the music of his youth, Ambler, being a solo artist versus being in a band, working on his brother Tim's new record, IDLES, Elvis Costello, the vulnerability of creating art, creating his own record label, Blood Harmony Records, working with his brother, his relationship with Brian Koppelman, and the Sing Us Home festival lineup. Then Dave buckles up and enters the Jawntlet!
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Mar 20, 202301:31:41
Ep. 4.7 - Ryan Gilfillian

Ep. 4.7 - Ryan Gilfillian

Nate opens up the show celebrating the recent placement in the Top 100 Music Interview charts on Apple Podcasts before being joined in conversation by singer/songwriter, Ryan Gilfillian.  They talk about Ryan's latest performance on WXPN's The Key, AJAY, Black Buttafly, growing up, his early music, rapping, his latest EP, Evergreen, the lyrics to his song "Crime," his influences, why he wears sunglasses while performing live, his songwriting process, "Talk to Me" and collaborating with his brother Devon, the song "Mary, Mary," the next project, and his latest live shows.  Then, Ryan jumps through The Jawntlet.

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Mar 13, 202349:34
Ep. 4.6 - Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes)

Ep. 4.6 - Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes)

Back with an all new episode.  Nate welcomes listeners new and old to the show with a reminder of the website content, and talks about the new shirt design before being joined by Taylor Goldsmith of the band Dawes, ahead of their show in Philly at the Fillmore on 3/16.  They talk about David Letterman, Bruce Springsteen and receiving praise, overcoming negative biases, paying tribute, growing up, how Tony Berg helped him widen his musical palate and discover the sanctity of a song, Misadventures of Doomscroller & marrying words and music, the celebration of being a band, his wife Mandy Moore's album In Real Life, touring in a COVID world, post-pandemic crowds, crafting Doomscroller to fit the parameters of vinyl sides, the art of the album, and the relationship between Dawes and WXPN.  All before Taylor becomes the latest to enter The Jawntlet.

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Mar 06, 202301:08:27
Ep. 4.5 - Kevin Allison

Ep. 4.5 - Kevin Allison

An unexpected new episode! Join Nate for a conversation with Kevin Allison (RISK!, The State).  They discuss the State, the Dreamboy sketch, the music used on the show, the season two promo "More Miserable Crap," the origins of Barry and Levon, the child-like energy of the State, Paramount's interest in the possibility of a State reunion/revival, how the brevity of their sketches lends itself to a TikTok/Reels culture, segues (and lack there of), being a theatrical child, realizing at an early age that he was gay, being funny as a way to own being "weird," being obsessed with records and music, joining choir and visiting NYC for the first time, wanting to make the move to New York, going to see the King & I with Sarah Jessica Parker, going to St. Xavier High School, enrolling in NYU, going form stalking Joe Lo Truglio to joining the New Group, his "audition" for the group, the pivot to storytelling and creating RISK!, "Check In" with the State, how Michael Ian Black encouraged him to be himself on stage, the "Lost Decade," being invited to perform on Margot Leitman & Giulia Rozzi's storytelling show at UCB, starting RISK! as a podcast, teaching himself storytelling and learning through teaching, the wide spectrum of stories told on RISK!, how storytelling can reveal things about yourself, the upcoming RISK! show in Philly on 3/2, radio shows vs. live shows, and the idea of trying backyard campfire recordings.  All that before Kevin takes a swing at the Jawntlet!

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RISK! Show at the World Cafe Live (3/2)

Feb 27, 202302:10:37
Ep. 4.4 - Katie Feeney (Roberta Faceplant)

Ep. 4.4 - Katie Feeney (Roberta Faceplant)

Kicking off an all new episode, Nate give an announcement about an upcoming performance for the RISK! live show in the Lower East Side at Caveat before sitting down with Katie Feeney (You Do You, Roberta Faceplant).  They talk about growing up in Erie, musical theater, being a creative kid and the lost confidence of youth, home recorded radio shows, going to Penn State, moving to Philadelphia and getting back into music her work with non-profits, Rock to the Future, the pandemic and other obstacles, meeting her husband Drew and forming You Do You, the origins of Roberta Faceplant, writing country songs, her song "Everything is Trash", her new releases, the upcoming single, "Keep Talkin'", the Tom Petty cover "Two Gunslingers", the motivation to release three singles vs. releasing an EP, and hosting open mics.  Then, Katie enters the Jawntlet.

(photo credit: Lisa Schaffer Photography)

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Feb 20, 202301:33:49
Ep. 4.3 - Zach Eastman

Ep. 4.3 - Zach Eastman

We're back with a jam packed episode!  Nate is joined for a tremendous conversation by Zach Eastman of the Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue Podcast.  They talk about Nate's guest appearance on the YBR, expanding the scope of the Ballyhoo, Brendan Fraser and giving actors a chance, Zach's childhood, his love of vintage entertainment, discovering radio dramas, the realization that he wanted to be a creator, knowing what you want to do at a young age, finding podcasting, the prospect of doing a serialized radio show as a podcast, Zoom "recreations" of old time radio broadcasts, Zach's Rear Window spinoff idea, scripted "lost performance" what ifs, the resurgence of audio driven content, War of the Worlds, the Virtual Jack Benny Convention, discovering Benny, becoming involved behind the scenes of the convention, and working with Leonard Maltin.  Then, Zach steps up and enters The Jawntlet!

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Feb 13, 202301:56:06
Ep. 4.2 - Laura Lizcano

Ep. 4.2 - Laura Lizcano

Another week, another episode.  Nate gives a programming update for the next few weeks of episodes before recapping the G. Love/Donavon Frankenreiter show at the TLA. He is then joined for an incredible conversation by singer-songwriter Laura Lizcano.  They start off talking about her 2020 song "Overworked & Underpaid" before getting into her childhood, moving from Colombia to PA, her first band Strawberry Underground, the move to Philly and going to Temple, finding jazz, Norah Jones & Regina Spektor, representation, graduating and wanting to find validation as an artist, the Chance on Me EP, putting together the core of her band, her writing process, the ukulele, her latest album Daughter of the Sea, writing over the pandemic and finding the album, working with Erin Busch and the Daedalus Quartet, singing in her native language of Spanish, how the novel Delirio by Laura Restrepo inspired the song "Caos," the Bowie inspired "Major Tom," her collaborations with the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre,  showing vulnerability live on stage, "Quiet Love" and loving yourself, and the reaction to the album. Then Laura enters the Jawntlet.  

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Feb 06, 202301:20:43
Ep. 4.1 - Andorra (Kevin McCall & Jordan Petrellis)
Jan 23, 202301:20:13
Ep. 3.33 - ‘Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 3

Ep. 3.33 - ‘Twas the Jawn Before Christmas 3

It’s the 3rd Annual ‘Twas the Jawn Before Christmas Ukulele Sing-a-Long, originally streamed on FBLive!! Pour yourself a cup o’ hot chocolate, roast some chestnuts on an open fire, and watch me sit in my basement and talk to a handful of strangers on the internet who have nothing better to do than watch some guy with a ukulele singing holiday tunes! It’s a Ho-Ho-wHole lot of fun for everyone! And… spoiler alert… I may have debuted two BRAND NEW original Christmas jingles!! You. Will. Not. Want. To. Miss. It!!! (PROGRAMMING NOTE: Following this episode, we will return to our regular release schedule, with the next episode in two weeks on January 9th!)
Dec 26, 202201:01:60
Ep. 3.32 - Charlie Hall (The War On Drugs)

Ep. 3.32 - Charlie Hall (The War On Drugs)

Nate updates on the new Yo! That's My Jawn curated playlists (Christmas Favorites | Christmas Other Mentions | Christmas Jawns by Former Guests) and shouts out a few new Christmas songs that have come out this year (Brian Lambert - "All I Want For Christmas is a Brand New Start" | Sad13 - "Wrapped" | Snap Infraction - "Little Saint Nick").  Then, Nate is joined by Charlie Hall of the Grammy award winning band the War on Drugs.  They kick things off chatting about the many other Charlie Halls, the other Nate Runkel, Tidal, growing up, finding music through his older siblings, U2, Pink Floyd, playing music at the age of 3, studying music, "Over the Hills and Far Away," playing in high school bands, making original music for the first time in college, the music that is currently exciting him, instrumental music, Yuka Honda, Nels Cline and the Wilco side project show at the Ardmore Music Hall, getting involved in the project that became A Philly Special Christmas, how this project exemplifies the city, The Night Before Christmas, the Philly music legends they got to contribute to the project, being open to to things and choosing to say yes, Bruce Warren and WXPN, Some Velvet Blog, music blogs, the upcoming solo record, A Drugcember to Remember at Johnny Brenda's, what's on the horizon for the War On Drugs in 2023, and the Philly Community.  Then, Charlie jumps in The Jawntlet!

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Dec 19, 202201:23:21
Ep. 3.31 - Christmas Favorites w/ the Brothers Ferris
Dec 12, 202201:28:43
Ep. 3.30 - Kristen Kurtis

Ep. 3.30 - Kristen Kurtis

Nate is back after a Thanksgiving break to report on embarrassing himself in front of Melissa Villasenor before talking about how important WXPN and independent non-commercial radio is to indie music.  Then, Nate is joined by XPN Morning Show host Kristen Kurtis! They talk about how her love of Y100 led to a radio career that took her around the country but brought her back home to Philadelphia, music in her household when she was growing up, singing in high school with the Chester County Voices Abroad, returning to taking singing lessons, being a part of the new class at WXPN and taking over the Morning Show, walking the line os servicing such a diverse listening community, discovering and breaking artists and watching them grow, Bartees Strange, new artists who haven't made their way to the rotation yet that she hopes to see more from ( Aiofe Nessa Frances | Jaywood | MILO ), how The Artist's Way led her to stand up and improv, XPN's 90's A to Z, the disruption of genre, the resurgence of the 90's sound, gatekeeping, and Star Wars.  Then Kristen enters The Jawntlet!

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Dec 05, 202201:22:22
Ep. 3.29 - Marc Schuster

Ep. 3.29 - Marc Schuster

An all new episode!  Nate starts off talking about two shows he saw since the last episode. The Take Today/Bacchae/Catbite show at the First Unitarian Church, and Tribe of Names album release show for their new record, Evolver, at the Royal in Glenside.  Nate is then joined by musician, author, professor, radio host, and champion of Indie Music, Marc Schuster.  They talking about becoming acquainted, Marc's book Tired of California: The Beach Boys' Holland Revisited, the Beach Boys, growing up, #Tweetcore, discovering Indie artists, making music at home independently, meeting Brian Lambert and creating The Star Crumbles, the music from his childhood, the Beatles and the White Album, learning to play music, playing out in college, his interest in production, his songwriting process, discovering Garageband, his dissertation Don DeLillo, Jean Baudrillard, and the Consumer Conundrum, managing so many creative roles, how remote teaching has afforded him time to focus on music, writing and how he found it was making him miserable, finding the drive to write Tired of California and his children's book, Frankie Lumlit's Janky Drumkit, Tranzor-Z, the Zapatero concept album, Thank You For Holding, The #Tweetcore Radio Hour, finding and promoting a scene, and playlists and the end of genre.  Then, Marc enters The Jawntlet!

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Nov 14, 202201:24:02
Ep. 3.28 - Catbite (Tim Hildebrand & Brittany Luna)

Ep. 3.28 - Catbite (Tim Hildebrand & Brittany Luna)

Happy Halloween!  Nate is back with a new episode reviewing the Halloween weekend and celebrating the Phillies making it to the World Series.  He then performs an excerpt of his article, "Robyn, the Saddest Girl to Ever Hold a Martini."  He is then joined by Tim Hildebrand and Brittany Luna of the band Catbite.  They kick things off chatting about how Nate has wanted them on the show for a year before digging into growing up, the Disney Tarzan soundtrack, finding the music that spoke to them as kids, Anti-Flag, Eminem, Paramore, learning how to play music, Brit's start singing with her dad, performing with Evan Taylor Jones, Tim getting grounded and learning how to play guitar, the Snails, how Tim and Brit met, formulating the Catbite sound, trying to understand why people hate ska music, Catbite's younger fanbase and their desire to play all ages shows, Catbite merch, the cover of "Everybody Talks" by Neon Trees and their music video for it, thoughts on a new album, horns and other musicians, and bringing in Kenny on keyboards for live shows freeing up Brit.  Then, Tim and Brit enter The Jawntlet.

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Oct 31, 202201:42:20
Ep. 3.27 - Nancy Barile

Ep. 3.27 - Nancy Barile

Following a busy two weeks, Nate returns to the podcast stage with his interview with Nancy Barile.  The two discuss the Vintage Philadelphia Facebook group, growing up in East Norriton, jukeboxes, sneaking down to listen to her sister's vinyl, finding David Bowie, meeting Patti Smith's mother and becoming pen pals, going away to college, keeping detailed notes of the shows she was going to, the music of the late 70s, the move to Philly and the temperature of the city at that time, Jim's Steaks and one of the most Philly moments of all time, South Street, managing Sadistic Exploits, becoming a contributor to the scene, the riots and bombs at the Starlite Ballroom in Kensington, the danger in the city in that era, Chuck Treece, moving to Boston and becoming a teacher, the Boston Red Sox Most Valuable Educator Award, being outed by a student for her punk rock past, giving away Minor Threat and a SS Decontrol test pressings to a student, the origins of what would become I'm Not Holding Your Coat, Nate's pitch for a Philly Punk rock compilation curated by Nancy, shinning a light on the Philly punk and hardcore bands of the early 80s, and the story of Sister Alice and how she informed her own approach to teaching.  Then, Nancy enters The Jawntlet!

I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion
Pyramid Club: Meet the Author with Nancy Barile
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Oct 17, 202201:37:21
Ep. 3.26 - Greg Seltzer

Ep. 3.26 - Greg Seltzer

Back after a short vacation, Nate comes back with tales of his engagement before sitting down to talk with Greg Seltzer of the Philly Music Fest.  They talk about the XPoNential Music Festival, growing up, VH-1, gravitating to the songs of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and the Grateful Dead, his books (The 1965 Project / The 1968 Project), what a follow up would look like, 9/11 and the music of 2002, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, the pandemic, ending up in business and law, working with Jay Sweet for the Newport Folk Fest, trying to pitch Philly artists to Jay, trying to connect and bridge the Philly Scene, creating the Philly Music Fest, the first year in 2017, the Philly Mag article and unfounded skepticism, hitting the goal of $100,000, giving back to the community, watching Low Cut Connie take off, Inside Hustle, Philly becoming a First Class music city and Alex G. ...all before entering the Jawntlet.

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Oct 03, 202201:14:54
Ep. 3.25 - Caroline Weinroth (Cinema Hearts)

Ep. 3.25 - Caroline Weinroth (Cinema Hearts)

Nate bids farewell to summer and reminisces about MTV before being joined by Caroline Weinroth of Cinema Hearts. They talk about her childhood and learning to play the piano, early songwriting, theater, open mic nights, playing out, La Sera's album Sees the Light, her work with Girls Rock! DC, her song "Fender Factory," guitar elitism, entering the world of pageantry, the dream of playing the electric guitar on the Miss America stage, the highs and lows of the pageant life, her new EP, Your Ideal, working with Bartees Strange, working on the EP throughout the pandemic, vulnerability, and translating the music into a live setting.  Then, Caroline enters The Jawntlet!

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Aug 29, 202201:09:49
Ep. 3.24 - Yo! That’s My Clip Show

Ep. 3.24 - Yo! That’s My Clip Show

Nate comes back from his vacation in Vermont recharged and ready to both rock and roll. He starts back by talking about his recent guest appearance on the Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue with host, Zach Eastman. Then, join Nate for a walk down memory lane as he revisits some of his favorite segments from the past few seasons of the show. Enjoy!
Aug 22, 202244:29
Ep. 3.23 - The Tisburys
Aug 08, 202201:39:26
Ep. 3.22 - Phantasm
Jul 25, 202201:43:18