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Nevermind the Music

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Wicked
2025 Grammy Awards
Defying Gravity
Can't Get You Out Of My Head
Grief
Dua Lipa
Dream Hydra
Album Of the Year
T-Pain
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Psychology
Pop Music
Cover Songs
Hip Hop
Auto-Tune
Kanye West
Grenade
Kylie Minogue
TLC
Stevie Wonder

The podcast about the songs you love and why you love them! Join us each week as two friends, one a music professor and one a psychology professor, hang out and deep dive about one iconic song. Laugh and learn with us about songwriting, the brain, and pop culture.

Send us your thoughts at NeverMusicPod@gmail.com and check us out on social media @NeverMusicPod

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What would it take for you to join a cult? What if the leader looked like Lenny Kravitz? This week, we break down the 1993 retro rocker, “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz. Nichole takes the messiah-energy of the song’s lyrics and describes t... more

How are we still doing this thing? To celebrate our 100th(ish) episode, we’ve brought in a heavy hitter: returning guest David from the Lorehounds. David picks our brains about our first two seasons, talking topics like our friendship, what we’ve lea... more

What did Uncle Joey do to make someone this mad? This week, our hosts tackle Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakup anthem “You Oughta Know.” Mark tries to draw a straight line between the intensity of Alanis’s emotions and how unhinged the song’s rhythms ... more

No Stairway? Denied! In this week’s episode, Mark and Nichole share some artists they really love… by sharing some songs they really don’t love by those artists! Please let us know what we got wrong in the Discord or at nevermusicpod@gmail.com.

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Recent Guests

Rob Harvilla
Rock critic, luminary of a generation, writer for The Ringer and author of 60 Songs That Explain the 90s
The Ringer
Episode: Sidetrack - Realizing You Were a Knucklehead (with Rob Harvilla)
Sadie Higgins
Writer, public speaker, advocate for health and wellness
Tedx Babson College; author/teacher focusing on music and emotional regulation
Episode: Sidetrack - How Music Can Control Your Emotions (with Sadie Higgins)
Jessica Ilyse Kurn
From the Against the Grain Farm Aid Podcast
Farm Aid / Against the Grain
Episode: Sidetrack - When Artists Take Up a Cause (with Jessica Ilyse Kurn and Michael Stewart Foley)
Michael Stewart Foley
From the Against the Grain Farm Aid Podcast
Farm Aid / Against the Grain
Episode: Sidetrack - When Artists Take Up a Cause (with Jessica Ilyse Kurn and Michael Stewart Foley)
Michael Serazio
Professor of communication, author of The Authenticity Industries
Boston College (as inferred)
Episode: Sidetrack - Authenticity in the Age of A.I. (with Michael Serazio)
Chris Fafalios
Musician (Punchline, Another Cheetah); Podcaster
Punchline; Another Cheetah
Episode: Sidetrack - Building an Album Track List (with Chris Fafalios)
Matt Kelly
Guest from the Geekscape Network, podcaster
Geekscape Network
Episode: Sidetrack - In the 90s, the Record Labels Got Weird (with Matt Kelly)
David Lorehound
Guest and music expert
The Lorehounds
Episode: Bonus! - Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (feat. David Lorehound)

Hosts

Nichole Vatcher
Host of Nevermind the Music; often discusses the psychology angle in song analyses.
Mark Pompany
Host and producer; brings musical insight and songwriting perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Zero stars. This guy is insuferable.

    Zero stars. This guy is insuferable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zyx___
    United States4 days ago
  • Boomer Speaking

    Love this pod-I am learning so much about music and why we love it! Listened to the feedback episode I thought what band mate Mark S. was saying… how about a reunion short album entitled “Things Left Unsaid…” I would buy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myalteregoisanavyseal
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen!

    I love this show, my millennial heart beats to every nostalgic song! I love learning about music theory and enjoy how they weave neuroscience in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boon C.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Astoundingly fun and brainy.

    Why did I wait so long to crack into this? This is fantastic - and fun - cool and nerdy on all levels. Such brilliant content! Now my main podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fandom Songwriter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favourite music podcast

    I like this different approach to music podcasts, highly engaging and accessible. I enjoy the science or music theory aspects. Something for all musicians and music fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulkent_uk
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Chemistry between hosts makes the conversations engaging and fun.
The podcast stands out by connecting classic hits to psychological concepts.
The show blends neuroscience, theory, and pop culture into accessible music analysis.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful depth and humor in episode breakdowns.

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#68
Israel/Music
Apple Podcasts
#94
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Sidetrack - Realizing You Were a Knucklehead (with Rob Harvilla)
Q: What does it mean, experientially, to be a rock critic in 2026?
Rob explains that the role has broadened from a gatekeeping, elitist stance to a more contextual, reflective practice that recognizes evolution in artists and the responsibilities of critics to admit when they were wrong or missed something important.
Sidetrack - Authenticity in the Age of A.I. (with Michael Serazio)
Q: Do you think AI-generated music can ever be truly authentic or emotionally resonant?
There are paths where AI could simulate authenticity convincingly, but many interviewees believe genuine emotional resonance arises from human struggle and deliberate manipulation of the medium, which AI can imitate but not fully replicate.
Sidetrack - Authenticity in the Age of A.I. (with Michael Serazio)
Q: How has the music industry's relationship with authenticity evolved from the 1990s to now?
From the 1990s' sell-out stigma to today's pervasive sponsorship and brand partnerships, authenticity increasingly involves navigating market forces and strategic collaborations while trying to preserve artistic meaning for fans.
Sidetrack - Authenticity in the Age of A.I. (with Michael Serazio)
Q: What is the core argument of your book about authenticity in media and culture?
The core argument is that authenticity is a social construction that can be manufactured, performed, and marketed, yet it remains deeply tied to human perception and identity, especially in entertainment and politics where branding often masquerades as truth.
‘Long Train Runnin’’ by The Doobie Brothers and Flashbulb Cadences
Q: What experiences have you had with students smoking weed in your class?
Mark shares that despite the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts, students still engage in reckless behaviors, such as smoking in the bathrooms instead of outside the campus, which is amusing given that they are adults choosing to attend classes.

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What is Nevermind the Music about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two friends discuss iconic songs through the lenses of music theory and psychology, blending technical analysis with cultural context. Episodes frequently explore how song structure, melody, and rhythm shape our emotions and memories, often tying in broader topics like neuroscience, creativity, and the music industry. Noteworthy is the recurring chemistry between a music professor and a psychology professor, plus frequent deep dives into both well-known hits and behind-the-scenes business aspects of music.

This show often stands out for making technical concepts accessible and for weaving personal anecdotes with sharp, curiosity-driven conversations. Listeners likely get thoughtful, entertaining takes on why songs endure, how they're cra... more

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2. Sadie Higgins
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