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Nevermind the Music

The Lorehounds
Wicked
2025 Grammy Awards
Defying Gravity
Can't Get You Out Of My Head
Taylor Swift
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
Nevermind the Music

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’s the sweet spot between challenge and comfort? This week we tackle Journey’s 1980 anthem “Any Way You Want It.” After knocking Mark down a notch because of his taste in early-oughts literary fiction, Nichole relates this song to the so-called a... more

How long can the pop stars survive? In this episode, we debut our first ever NTM draft game! Welcoming back two all-star guests, Bree Thomas (“Mariah Carey Girl” from episode 60) and Chris Fafalios (from Punchline, One Hit Thunder, and episode 76), w... more

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Recent Guests

John Lorehound
Guest on the episode; Lorehounds contributor with expertise in lore, fiction, and music history
Lorehounds Network
Episode: Sidetrack - We Need More Concept Albums (with John Lorehound)
David Lorehound
Moderator, notable podcaster from The Lorehounds
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Episode: Sidetrack - 100th Episode Extravaganza! (with David Lorehound)
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)

Hosts

Nichole Vatcher
Co-host who introduces topics and guides discussions on psychology and music.
Mark Pappany
Lead musician analysis and storytelling.
Mark Poppiny
Co-host who leads musical analysis and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Zero stars. This guy is insuferable.

    Zero stars. This guy is insuferable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zyx___
    United States3 months 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests add valuable context and depth to discussions.
Chemistry between hosts keeps conversations dynamic and engaging.
Thoughtful, nerdy but accessible—perfect for music lovers who want more than surface-level analysis.
The blend of psychology and music theory makes listeners think in new ways about familiar songs.”

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sidetrack - The Ballpark Organist Who Won the World Series (with Steve Hogan)
Q: What's the gear like and is it really an organ?
It's a Hammond XK3, a digital clone of a Hammond B3 with a Leslie speaker effect; it's a solo instrument that stays in the park and is used to evoke a nostalgic ballpark sound rather than a modern synth palette.
Sidetrack - The Ballpark Organist Who Won the World Series (with Steve Hogan)
Q: How does the coordination with the soundboard work and who cues what?
I'm in constant headset contact with the soundboard operator (Jeremy). He cues or nudges me when a special moment is coming, and I fill in as appropriate, often in real time to keep the flow.
Sidetrack - The Ballpark Organist Who Won the World Series (with Steve Hogan)
Q: Do you get to write your own set list?
Yes, I can pick most of the songs I want, aiming for family‑friendly options and fitting them into the inning breaks, while building a repertoire of crowd prompts that reliably trigger interaction.
Sidetrack - Why Superman is Hopepunk (with Elysia Brenner)
Q: Can hope punk be applied across media beyond literature, such as film, music, and broader pop culture?
Yes, the panel argues that hope punk can be a lens for analyzing films, songs, and even in-universe bands by examining lyrics, attitudes, and community-affirming messages, not just musical style.
Sidetrack - Why Superman is Hopepunk (with Elysia Brenner)
Q: What is hope punk, and how does Superman fit into that idea as a potential example or counterexample?
The guests describe hope punk as a literary and cultural ethos focused on collective resilience, optimism, and countercultural defiance, and discuss whether Superman embodies that ethos through themes of teamwork, rebuilding, and hopeful action rather than solitary heroics.

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

This show blends music theory, psychology, and pop culture to unpack iconic songs. Through accessible musical analysis and discussions of neuroscience and behavior, it often ties tracks to broader themes like storytelling, identity, and social influence. Sidetracks frequently explore behind-the-scenes production, audience communities, and personal anecdotes, making complex ideas feel approachable. Noteworthy is the strong dual-host dynamic—one with a music focus and one with a psychology lens—coupled with guests who bring historical and cultural context to bear on beloved songs. Listeners can expect thoughtful, nerdy-but-friendly conversations that illuminate why songs work on both a technical and emotional level.

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1. John Lorehound
2. David Lorehound
3. Rob Harvilla
4. Sadie Higgins
5. Jessica Ilyse Kurn
6. Michael Stewart Foley
7. Michael Serazio
8. Chris Fafalios

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