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Jam Mechanics

Jam Mechanics
Songwriting
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Songwriting Challenges
U.S. Tour
Song Challenges
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Grief
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The Great Toilet Heist
Food Experiences
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Podcast Season Two
Music Collaboration
Writing Songs

Two bands who span the Atlantic, having a chat across the planet. Drafting jams from random challenges, fantastic banter while we're at it. So just relax and watch our antics; it's the pan-Atlantic Jam Mechanics Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt Johnston from The Narcissist Cookbook and Bug from Bug Hunter. Each week we'll take on songwriting challenges and present our finished "demo" afte... more

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Oh That? That's Episode 10 of szn 4 of Jam Mechanics, Baby. We finish out the season by defying all expectations and proving our worst enemies wrong

OUR SZN 4 FEEDBACK FORM

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Episode 9 won't disappoint you like a Big Boy Yoda. We talk brushes with fame and our biggest bombs before both writing bangers

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What up Girl! We both come back from our holiday break with EXCELLENT stories from home and no, we won't apologize.

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They Jam now? They Jam now! Listen to find out who gets got (Hint: It's not Jason). We talk Batman vs Darth Vader and confidently make up facts about robots

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Recent Guests

Heather Edgeley
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Episode: S2E9: Void Tuesday
Robert Evans
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Episode: S2E8: Papers From The Mayor
Sam Damask
Songwriter and musician from Grand Commander
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Episode: S2E7: Jamcel Sigma
Joshua David MG
Spoken word poet, musician with an amazing conversational, confessional style
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Episode: S2E6: A Feral Yeehaw
Spence Hood
Musician and jam consultant specializing in theatrical pop.
Episode: S2E4: Sticky Mitts
Jesse Gallaway
Lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist for Bug Hunter and Gallaway
Gallaway
Episode: S2E3: What's Your Jam, Amoeba?
Kyle Hodgkinson
Best bud from college, studio and tour drummer for Bug Hunter
Bug Hunter
Episode: S2E2: Smooth E-Boy
Deep Blue Ink
Talented animator and Jam Mechanics listener
Deep Blue Ink
Episode: S2E1: The Jam McCabin

Hosts

Matt Johnston
Host of Jam Mechanics with a background in The Narcissist Cookbook.
Bug Hunter
Co-host of Jam Mechanics, providing a humorous and creative perspective.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 851 ratings
  • My fav pod

    This is absolutely my favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pigeonee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bapo Napo
    2 months ago
  • proved my brother wrong

    My brother is constantly dissing my music taste, I managed to get him into Bug Hunter and Matt respectively, but then I introduced him to Jam mechanics and he loved it, I won! I won so much because now I frequently hear him (poorly) singing melt. He no longer disses my music taste

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teddy_🐝45
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Why are you reading the reviews? Listen! It’s worth your time.

    Life was once easy for me. I was privileged, sheltered, naive, ignorant. And then I fell. I learned. I bit the apple; I opened the box. I haven’t found anything to see me through this time, as I take tiny step after the tiniest step, lifting pebbles to stones to rocks, to find stability again. Then I heard Matt’s voice. And then a song named Pinecones came on and how could I not check out a band with a song like Pinecones? When I found out these two have a podcast, that they’re friends and tour ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awkward_and_Uncomfortable
    United States9 months ago
  • It slaps.

    Matt and Bug have beautiful souls. They’re funny, and their music makes me happy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RallyBiscuit
    United Statesa year ago

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The dynamic friendship and collaborative approach of the hosts resonate with audiences, making it a comforting and delightful experience to tune in.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous banter between the hosts, mentioning how it enhances the songwriting process and personal storytelling throughout episodes.
There is a strong sentiment regarding the quality of songs produced during the episodes, with many stating they enjoy the humor and creativity involved in the prompts.

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S4E8: Denchawada
Q: What would it be and why?
My first thought is the tablet that my dad used to make every new year, which was like hard vanilla fudge that melts in your mouth.
S4E8: Denchawada
Q: Song you listen to cope?
I have a song that I listen to if I want to cry, 1985 by Coda Line.
S4E5: It's Me, Diapers!
Q: How did you decide where to live?
Matt reflects on how people typically end up where they are due to circumstances rather than making an active decision; he talks about his journey from college to living in Stirling.
S4E5: It's Me, Diapers!
Q: What is the worst superpower you could have?
Bug humorously suggests considering absurd powers that could be inconvenient, like pooping every time you open a door.
S4E3: An Urban Bird
Q: Would you rather be turned into a bird or a fish?
I would choose bird.

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Content centers around the creative process of songwriting, as hosts engage in entertaining banter while tackling various challenges inspired by random prompts, notably from Wikipedia. Each episode features humorous anecdotes from their personal lives, discussions about pop culture, and reflections on the songwriting journey, where both hosts showcase their original songs, often as demo tracks. Their unique approach combines friendship, creativity, and humor, making it an enjoyable listen that resonates with music enthusiasts and aspiring songwriters alike.

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Jam Mechanics launched 2 years ago and published 46 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Jam Mechanics include:

1. Heather Edgeley
2. Robert Evans
3. Sam Damask
4. Joshua David MG
5. Spence Hood
6. Jesse Gallaway
7. Kyle Hodgkinson
8. Deep Blue Ink

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