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Something in the Wilderness

Something in the Wilderness
Andrew Mcmahon
Jack's Mannequin
Something Corporate
Dear Jack Foundation
Andrew Mcmahon In the Wilderness
Pop Punk
Covid-19
Stars
Holiday From Real
Little Disaster
Jukebox the Ghost
Band Of Merrymakers
Kill the Messenger
People and Things
Happy
Mental Health
Cell Phone
Holiday In LA
Cruise Ships
Platform Fire

Calling all Andrew McMahon fans: This show intends to pay tribute to all of the music Andrew has helped create in a song-by-song format. With a 20+ year-long music career spread among 3 different musical projects, Andrew is not only a musician, he is also a cancer survivor, philanthropist, and family man. Beginning with Something Corporate, formed with some friends from high school, Andrew establi... more

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Jason Singer of Michigander joins the podcast to talk about the band's upcoming album "Over Before You Know It", their fall tour, and the journey of building a music career over more than a decade of writing, recording, and touring. We had a great co... more

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You may know Zac Clark as the man behind the keys on stage with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Something Corporate… take this opportunity to get to know Zac better as an artist and performer. In this episode, Zac reflects on his journey from fa... more

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Returning guest, Morgan, and I discuss a song that we don't think gets enough love and attention. Join us as we go back to the summer of 2020 and find out what Andrew released into the world at such a strange time in history. We compare the song to o... more

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A returning guest joins the podcast to talk about what we believe is a fan favorite live show song. We dig into the songwriting and lyrical content of this song, our personal histories and experiences with this song, and the Zombies on Broadway album... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Singer
Frontman of Michigander, songwriter and musician
Michigander
Episode: Bonus: Meet Michigander! (Jason Singer of Michigander)
Zac Clark
Musician and songwriter, solo artist and member of Andromed Man in the Wilderness, Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin
Musician
Episode: Bonus: Get To Know Zac Clark (better)!
Cindy Carrier
Violinist, educator, and former high school orchestra teacher
Educator and performer she collaborated with on Something Wild
Episode: 103. Something Wild w/ Cindy
Kyle Simons
Musician, behind Patterns in Traffic
Patterns in Traffic
Episode: 101. Blue Vacation w/ Kyle Simons, Patterns in Traffic
Kat McIntyre
Artist known for creating fan-inspired artwork related to Andrew McMahon's music
Episode: 98. Cell Phone w/ Kat of @katmcintyreart
Chad Keff
Musician and Andrew McMahon fan from Baltimore, Maryland
Episode: Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview w/ Chad in the Lounge
Ivory Layne
Songwriter, producer, and independent musician
Episode: Bonus: Holiday From Real '26 Preview - Get To Know Ivory Layne!
Andrew Ware
A fan and returning guest who discusses Andrew McMahon's music and live shows.
Episode: 95. I Want To Save You w/ Andrew Ware
Wingman Steve
Co-host of High School Never Ends podcast, former radio personality
High School Never Ends
Episode: 90. The Mixed Tape w/ Wingman Steve and Chris-183 from the High School Never Ends podcast

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Steve
Host of Something in the Wilderness

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Love the discussion

    I just wanted to say I was looking for Andrew McMahon interviews and found this. It filling a gap that is needed. Andrew’s catalog is worthy of appreciation and discussion and I’m loving it. Particularly just appreciating the content line by line. I also love study the lyrics and while appreciating what they mean to me, I also love to know what the artist was thinking and feeling at the time of writing the lyrics. I haven’t purchased physical cd’s since MacBooks stopped coming with cd drives but... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrslgaines
    United States2 years ago
  • The Andrew McMahon Podcast I Didn’t Know I Needed

    Steve dives deep into each song in the Andrew McMahon catalogue through each of his projects and I love the attention to detail given to exploring the lyrics in each song. I have always seen myself as among Andrew’s biggest fans, but I haven’t spend the time with his lyrics to understand the love, heartbreak, pain, joy, and emotion that Andrew was experiencing when he wrote these songs.

    Hearing Steve’s connection to these songs as well as his conversations with other fans who each have a bond w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wybigsteve
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m really glad this podcast exists

    I love Andrew McMahon’s music and love there’s a podcast geeking out about all of it. Thanks, Steve! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheHospital
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen for everyone who loves everything Andrew McMahon!

    I am a huge Andrew McMahon fan and I love this podcast! Definitely look forward to every new episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maisiewss
    United States4 years ago
  • Everything that I didn’t know I needed!

    I can’t get enough of this podcast & I appreciate all the work that goes into it! Love hearing the history of the songs, your opinions & I end up feeling more to connected to each song after finishing an episode. Keep up the amazing job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ameronii
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for deep lyric dives and strong guest perspectives.
Audience notes the episodes create a comprehensive catalog-style appreciation that's accessible to new fans and long-time followers alike.
The discussions are described as thoughtful and lyric-focused, with a warm, knowledgeable host tone.
Fans appreciate the careful storytelling around fan communities and charitable work.

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Bonus: Get To Know Zac Clark (better)!
Q: How did you get to the point where you started playing with Andrew McMahon and his bands?
Zac explains he had admired Something Corporate as a fan, began meeting the band members, and eventually joined Jack's Mannequin projects and later contributed to Andrew's Wilderness work, driven by genuine admiration and finding a musician family he could grow with.
104. Island Radio w/ Andrew Ware
Q: What inspired the placement of Island Radio within Zombies on Broadway and its emotional arc?
The track fits the album's broader voyage theme, reflecting a journey away from and back toward home, with personal introspection shaping its hopeful, redemptive ending.
103. Something Wild w/ Cindy
Q: How did the idea of performing Something Wild come about and what steps did you take to make it happen?
I started by arranging Swim for my high school orchestra, then consulted a professional strings arranger for student-friendly adaptation, secured copyright permissions, and ultimately pursued Andrew's in-person approval at a Jack's Mannequin VIP, which opened the door to performing Something Wild on the cruise.
100. Hammers and Strings w/ The Girls at the Rock Show Pod
Q: How did you go from loving going to shows together to recording a podcast about it?
We started talking about it a lot during lockdown in 2020, and after experiencing personal losses, we felt motivated to start the podcast.
Bonus: 5 Years of the Podcast! (Andrew McMahon Interview) w/ Steve Jones, Concert Pipeline
Q: What can fans expect different at a Jack's Mannequin show?
Andrew indicated fans can expect a grittier live experience with a focus on the piano and a more evolved production, along with a flexible setlist.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Something in the Wilderness

What is Something in the Wilderness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show dives deep into a single artist's catalog, unpacking songs track-by-track, their lyrical meaning, production notes, and the personal stories surrounding them. Episodes frequently blend forensic lyric analysis with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from live performances, fan communities, and charitable work tied to the artist's career. Beyond music history, the conversations illuminate how a devoted fanbase builds bonds around cruises, side projects, and philanthropic efforts, creating a space where memory, community, and storytelling intersect with songcraft. A few episodes spotlight guests who are musicians, educators, or artists closely connected to the artist's work, making the discussions accessible to both longtime fans and curiou... more

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1. Jason Singer
2. Zac Clark
3. Cindy Carrier
4. Kyle Simons
5. Kat McIntyre
6. Chad Keff
7. Ivory Layne
8. Andrew Ware

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