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!!Dave Hill websiteAxe Lords podcastValley Lodge/Mikey Erg (solo)/The Blackburns @ PhilaMOCA - 11/8/24Dave Hill InstagramDave Hill TikTokDave Hill IMDb Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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.⁠ Kristi Jacobson on IMDb ⁠⁠Louder: The Soundtrack of Change⁠⁠ Louder on IMDb⁠⁠Catalyst Films⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Mondo Cozmo WebsiteDevon Gilfillian/Mondo Cozmo/The Tisburys/Emily Drinker @ UA - Philly Music FestMondo Cozmo InstagramMondo Cozmo Twitter/XMondo Cozmo FacebookMondo Cozmo YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate's back from break with an all new episode! Well, the show's back. Nate's in Colorado. But the show returns with a chat with actress and singer-songwriter, Schuyler Fisk from the all new series The Chicken Sisters, premiering at launch on the new Hallmark+ streaming service! They discuss her song, "Paperweight," growing up in Virginia, the music she was into as a child, what drew her to music and the arts, her album We Could Be Alright, finding balance between music and acting, filming The Babysitter's Club at age 11, Snow Day, Sam & Kate and midlevel indie films, working with her mother, Sissy Spacek and Jack and Dustin Hoffman, The Chicken Sisters, changes in adapting the novel for television, and the portrayals of hoarding in both The Chicken Sisters and Sam & Kate. Then, Schuyler makes her way through The Jawntlet!Schuyler Fisk websiteSchuyler Fisk IMDbSchuyler Fisk on InstagramSchuyler Fisk on Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

On this final episode before a needed break, Nate thanks the listeners and shares a memory of a dream fulfilled. Then, he sits down for a chat with saxophonist/singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Gabi Rose! They talk about her childhood growing up on Long Island, marching bands and school music programs, the saxophone in pop music, how her cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's License" went viral, social media, joining the Jonas Brothers' touring band, the band Lawrence, Enrose's latest single "DELUSIONAL" and working in the studio, finding time for her own music while on tour with other artists, the momentum of releasing singles versus releasing an album and the incredible TV show, JONAS. Then, Gabi braves The Jawntlet!Gabi Rose InstagramGabi Rose FacebookGabi Rose TiktokGabi Rose // Enrose YouTubeEnrose websiteEnrose BandcampEnrose InstagramEnrose FacebookBilmuri website Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate re-examines his relationship with indie film before sitting down for a chat with writer/director/producer Julien Hayet-Kerknawi and actor James Downie of the new film The Last Front. They talk about their childhoods, finding movies and acting, Julien's early films, A Broken Man, building tension, preparing for his first feature, how James came on board the project, working with Iain Glen, creating a self contained story that could exist in any conflict, working with Julien as a director, the casting process and working with Joe Anderson. Then Julien and James tag team the Jawntlet!The Last Front IMDb pageEnigma Releasing websiteJulien Hayet-Kerknawi IMDb pageJulien Hayet-Kerknawi on InstagramJulien Hayet-Kerknawi on YouTube James Downie IMDb pageJames Downie on Instagram Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Nicole Riegel on IMDbNicole Riegel on InstgramDandelion websiteHoller on YouTube (rent) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! Sug Daniels websiteSug Daniels BandcampSug Daniels InstagramSug Daniels Twitter/XSug Daniels FacebookSug Daniels YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! Paige Stark websitePaige Stark BandcampTashaki Miyaki BandcampPaige Stark InstagramPaige Stark Instagram (film)Paige Stark YouTubePaige Stark TikTokPaige Stark Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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.Athensville websiteFree Tyree Wallace website Athensville on FacebookAthensville on InstagramAthensville on TwitterAthensville on YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Granddogs on BandcampGranddogs InstagramGranddogs TikTokGranddogs YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Autumn Luz websiteAutumn Luz BandcampAutumn on FacebookAutumn on TikTokAutumn on InstagramAutumn on YouTubeSamwe Bandcamp Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Ciara Grace websiteCiara Grace InstagramCiara Grace TikTokCiara Grace YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! Carsie Blanton websiteCarsie Blanton InstagramCarsie Blanton TikTokCarsie Blanton FacebookCarsie Blanton YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate opens up the show discussing re-evaluating his relationship with music before sitting down for a chat with Paul Myers. They bond over their shared use of Garage Band before talking about Paul's journey from music to writing, The Paul and John, Flam!, the Gravelberrys, Power Pop, Paul's book A Wizard a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the studio, John Oates, The Monkees, his De La Soul interview, the Record Store Day podcast and the Record Store Day organization, Taylor Swift's involvement in RSD, RSDmrkt.com, Bowl of Globes, the upcoming RSD releases they are excited for, and a story that involves G. Love, OJ Simpson and Conan O'Brien. Then Paul takes a crack at the Jawntlet and reveals how the origin of one of the questions is taken from his life!Record Store Day podcastPaul Myers on InstagramPaul Myers on ThreadsPaul Myers on Twitter/XPaul Myers on BandcampThe Paul & John on BandcampPaul Myers books --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Eliza Hardy Jones websiteEliza Hardy Jones InstagramEliza Hardy Jones Twitter/XEliza Hardy Jones FacebookPickpocket on vinyl Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!John Vettese WXPN bioJohn Vettese InstagramJohn Vettese Twitter/XWXPN Local archivesWhat's The Frequency? archives Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! Craig Wedren website Craig Wedren YouTube Craig Wedren Instagram Craig Wedren Threads Craig Wedren Twitter/X Craig Wedren Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Chestnut Grove websiteChestnut Grove InstagramChestnut Grove Twitter/XChestnut Grove FacebookChestnut Grove YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

n an all new episode, Nate gives a quick recap of the Super Bowl (Taylor’s Version) and lays out his process for engaging with albums in a streaming world before sitting down to chat with Matt Pond. They talk about happy accidents and how a mixup of John Waite and Tom Waits set Matt on course in music, sticking with an album, streaming, learning to play music, the move to Philly, the Philly Scene, abandoning and returning to the name Matt Pond PA, collaborating with Alexa Rose, how they chose the songs for the Call and Response EP, “Bittersweet Symphony,” his friendship with Nikki Glaser, living in the now, the tour, music videos, being a prolific songwriter, the music video for “Fairlee,” the “Imagine Everything” video and learning how to have fun making music videos. Then Matt takes his turn at The Jawntlet!Matt Pond PA websiteMatt Pond PA BandcampMatt Pond PA FacebookMatt Pond PA InstagramMatt Pond PA Twitter/XMatt Pond PA YouTube Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Charlie Harding on InstagramCharlie Harding on ThreadsCharlie Harding on Twitter/XSwitched On Pop websiteSwitched On Pop InstagramSwitched On Pop ThreadsSwitched On Pop Twitter/X Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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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! Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! James Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 Nate Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 D.X. Pick # 5 Pick # 4 Pick # 3 Pick # 2 Pick # 1 D.X.'s Talkin' Slayer PodcastSuburban Metal Dad Compendium 2: Christmas SevenfoldSixth Grade Superstar6623 Press Twitter/X :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Y-NOT RadioJoey O. on Twitter/XY-Not Radio's 2023 Year End Poll :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate is back with some post-Thanksgiving revelations about what he wants to be and then chats with singer/songwriter, Gina Zo of Velvet Rouge. They talk about the XPoNential Music Festival, growing up in West Chester, learning piano & guitar, her life long desire to perform, dance, her earliest songwriting, playing out at for the very first time at The Note, musical theater, auditioning for The Voice, joining Team Blake, life after The Voice, taking a break from music, starting Zo and becoming Velvet Rouge, Rouge/Rogue, the continuing evolution of the band's sound, albums, EPs and release strategies, and how the two new singles close a chapter in the band's sound. Then, Gina braves The Jawntlet!Velvet Rouge websiteVelvet Rouge InstagramVelvet Rouge FacebookVelvet Rouge Twitter/X :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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 :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate kicks off the show announcing the release date of Oops! All Bards, the new tabletop RPG actual play podcast that he is producing, and talk about the redesign to the Yo! That's My Jawn website. He is then joined on the show by Shawn Hennessey. They talk about their mutual friend, growing up, learning guitar to Nirvana Unplugged, his first band, Mooney, punk/hardcore, his next band 1208, the move to Burlington, Vermont, the song 1208, finding percussion and drums, studying with Stuart Paton of the Burlington Taiko Group, the rhythms of World Music, going back to college to study drums, the start of the thread of his journey through percussion, studying in Ghana, Leona Song, interconnectivity and the communal spirit, returning to Germantown Friends as a teacher and his band Hennessey Bonfire. Then, Shawn powers through the Jawntlet!Shawn Hennessey websiteShawn Hennessey InstagramShawn Hennessey YouTubeShawn Hennessey TwitterShawn Hennessey Facebook :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate gives a brief recap of the Philly Music Fest shows that he attended this week and then sits down for a chat with Frank Brown (Flight of Mavis/Buzz Zeemer). They discuss growing up, Frank's first band, the Ramones, his first attempts at writing songs, Flight of Mavis, the REM rumor, Record Cellar, Neil Drucker & Pat Feeny, the Philly Scene in the 80s, opening for Uncle Tupelo, Sinead O'Connor, ending up on the soundtrack to the Olsen Twins film When In Rome, the birth of Buzz Zeemer and bringing in Tommy Conwell, writing for Buzz Zeemer vs writing from Flight of Mavis, Live From the TLA, Lost & Found, the end of Buzz Zeemer, Travel Lanes, releasing On at the start of the pandemic, enjoying his past, revisiting the unreleased material and the decision to release it, two year bursts, high points of the career, Studio vs Live, revisiting the past and the reactions to the project. Then, Frank takes a seat in the Jawntlet!Buzz Zeemer BandcampTravel Lanes Bandcamp Travel Lanes Instagram :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Shawn James websiteShawn James InstagramShawn James Twitter/XShawn James FacebookShawn James TikTokShawn James 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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 websiteJulia Pratt TikTokJulia Pratt YouTubeJulia Pratt InstagramJulia Pratt on the 25 O'Clock podcastTickets for the Philly Music Fest (10.11) :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Greg Sover websiteGreg Sover BandcampGreg Sover FacebookGreg Sover InstagramGreg Sover 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate makes a plea to end seasonal flavors before sitting down for a chat with Adam Weiner of the band Low Cut Connie. They discuss growing up in New Jersey, showtunes and writing musicals, learning to play the piano, who influenced his playing style, how teaching helped him to become a better writer, writing in secret and performing on stage, stage fright, his growth as a performer, producing records and finding the Low Cut Connie sound, how Tough Cookies unlocked something in him, the upcoming return of the Connie Club radio show, interest in him hosting a show after the success of Tough Cookies, his Michael Nesmith interview, the Monkees, ART DEALERS, the video for KING OF THE JEWS, embracing his cultural heritage post pandemic, spirituality or the lack thereof, and the ART DEALERS film. Then, Adam makes his way through The Jawntlet!Low Cut Connie websiteLow Cut Connie on FacebookLow Cut Connie on TwitterLow Cut Connie on InstagramLow Cut Connie on YouTubeXPoNential Music Festival ticketsHeartstrings Music Festival tickets 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Andrew Huston BandcampAndrew Huston InstagramAndrew Huston TwitterAndrew Huston Facebook :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!The Hooters websiteThe Hooters InstagramThe Hooters on X (Twitter)The Hooters on Facebook :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Preston & Steve Show websitePreston & Steve Show on InstagramPreston & Steve Show on TwitterPreston & Steve Show on Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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.UgLi BandcampUgLi InstagramUgLi TwitterUgLi FacebookUgLi @ Ortlieb's 7/15 :: 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Middle Aged Dad Jam Band websiteKen Marino TwitterDavid Wain TwitterDavid Wain InstagramDavid Wain YouTubeDavid Wain website :: Episode Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Wongo Puzzles :: Use my special link to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! (use Code: YTMJ) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Jefferson Berry websiteJefferson Berry BandcampJefferson Berry InstagramJefferson Berry Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Michael Rault BandcampMichael Rault InstagramMichael Rault TwitterMichael Rault FacebookSymphony Orchestra Bandcamp :: Sponsors :: Liquid IV :: Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/yothatsmyjawn1 to save 20% off anything you order. (use Code: YTMJ) Wongo Puzzles :: Use my special link https://zen.ai/yothatsmyjawn2 to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! (use Code: YTMJ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

Nate drops a short episode to recap the road to his appearance at the RISK! Live show at Caveat in NYC and pays homage to Henry Rollins, Kevin Smith and Kevin Allison. Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Andrew Duhon websiteAndrew Duhon InstagramAndrew Duhon FacebookAndrew Duhon TwitterAndrew Duhon @ the Sellersville Theater (5/7) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!E.J. Simpson's websiteMaggi, Pierce & E.J.'s websiteTickets for the record release show @ the Fallser Club (5/5)Tickets for the 17th Annual solo revival of Jesus Christ Superstar @ Old Swedes' Church (4/21) Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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!Dave Hause websiteDave Hause InstagramDave Hause FacebookDave Hause TwitterSing Us Home Festival website Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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. Ryan Gilfillian website Ryan Gilfillian on Instagram Ryan Gilfillian on Twitter Ryan Gilfillian on Facebook Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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. Dawes website Dawes on Facebook Dawes on Instagram Dawes on Twitter Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support

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! Kevin Allison website Kevin Allison Instagram Kevin Allison Twitter RISK! website RISK! Instagram RISK! Facebook RISK! Twitter RISK! Show at the World Cafe Live (3/2) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytmj/support