Dead Wax
Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
Musicians nerding out to great music. Hosts Jack Conte (Scary Pockets, Pomplamoose, CEO of Patreon) and Ryan Lerman (Scary Pockets, John Legend, Ben Folds) are joined by musician friends to help break down what's going on in their favorite music. They dish about production, harmony, composition, theory, vocal performance and everything in between. New episodes every other week!
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Jan 12, 2026 • 26min
Darrell Thorp on Fiona Apple, Poppy, and the “Ouchie Zone” (3k Explained)
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Darrell ThorpAudio: Jack LightTheme Music: Caleb Parker
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Jan 5, 2026 • 21min
Why Third Eye Blind Still Sounds So Good - with Dan Molad
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Dan MoladExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
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Dec 29, 2025 • 33min
Gus Seyffert on Recording to Tape and Making Records That Feel Alive
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane RitchotteGuest: Gus SeyffertExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Dec 15, 2025 • 19min
Inside Dijon’s Recording Process with Producer Tommy King
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Tommy KingExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Dec 8, 2025 • 29min
The Songs Behind Goodhertz's Insanely SOULFUL Plugins
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane RitchotteGuest: Goodhertz, Rob Stenson and Devin KerrExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Dec 1, 2025 • 24min
Sean Watkins: Elliott Smith, Jon Brion, Eric Valentine, Largo, Chris Thile and Nickel Creek
Sean Watkins, a beloved singer-songwriter and member of Nickel Creek, shares captivating stories from his musical journey. He discusses recent collaborations and the influence of Largo, where he connected with artists like Elliott Smith. Watkins reveals the songwriting process behind 'Somebody More Like You' and shares invaluable advice from Rick Rubin on collaboration. He reminisces about his memorable encounters with John Bryan and the unique tale of a dead-string guitar that inspired his sound. Dive into these revealing insights and anecdotes!
Nov 24, 2025 • 28min
"Fiona Apple’s Mixer on “Extraordinary Machine” - with Dave Way!
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Dave WayExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowanAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Nov 17, 2025 • 25min
Dan Wilson's FAVORITE "Rule-Breaking" Moments In Songs
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Dan WilsonExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Nov 10, 2025 • 24min
What Makes The PERFECT Pop Song? with Madi Yanofsky
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Madi YanofskyExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
Nov 3, 2025 • 24min
Justin Timberlake's Producer on Timbaland, Drum Programming, Song Form and Working with JT with Fede Vindver
Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Fede VindverExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker
Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow
