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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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00:34:15

PART 2 - The INCREDIBLE Direction Billie Eilish and...

Dead Wax ·

2025/07/10

On this episode of Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with top mix engineer Jon Castelli to break down his work on Billie Eilish’s new album and Omar Apollo’s latest project. He opens up about his perfectionist approach to mixing, the pressure of shaping an artist’s sound, and why he’s obsessed with Mariah Carey’s music.Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Jon CastelliExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightVideo: Phineas AlexanderTheme

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00:35:16

The Incredible Direction Billie Eilish and Finneas...

Dead Wax ·

2025/07/07

Hosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack ConteGuest: Jon CastelliAudio: Jack LightTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerJoin 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

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00:53:09

Ethan Gruska on Unpacking Remi Wolf's INCREDIBLE...

Dead Wax ·

2025/06/30

Guest: Ethan GruskaHosts: Ryan Lerman and Jack ConteProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderAudio: Jack LightJoin 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

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00:56:40

Greg Wells on Wicked, Katy Perry, and His FAVORITE Song

Dead Wax ·

2025/01/21

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Greg WellsExecutive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video & Editor: Phineas Alexander Audio Lead: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerJoin 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

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00:30:59

There Would Be No Radiohead Without THIS Band...with...

Dead Wax ·

2025/01/07

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Kane Ritchotte Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Video: Ricky Chavez Audio Lead: Jack Light Editor: Phineas Alexander Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerJoin 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

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00:34:44

Modern Production Secrets with Philip Etherington

Dead Wax ·

2024/12/17

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Philip EtheringtonExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Manager: Rachel McGowanVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme 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

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00:54:12

The best singer-songwriter you’ve probably never...

Dead Wax ·

2024/12/10

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Hohnen FordExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Manager: Rachel McGowanVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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00:46:25

Andrew bird on Writing, Improvisation and Jazz

Dead Wax ·

2024/11/26

Huge thank you to Andrew Bird, our guest for this episode!Listen to his new album, Sunday Morning Put On here: https://i.andrewbird.net/SundayMorningPutOnSee him on tour: https://www.andrewbird.net/ Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Andrew BirdExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to

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00:55:35

Why Clyde Lawrence Loves Randy Newman

Dead Wax ·

2024/11/12

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Clyde LawrenceExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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00:58:57

How MJ's Synths Changed Music - with Anthony Marinelli

Dead Wax ·

2024/10/22

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Anthony MarinelliExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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00:44:19

Joey Dosik's FAVORITE National Anthem Performances EVER

Dead Wax ·

2024/10/08

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Joey DosikExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowanVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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00:42:00

Wendy Melvoin's secret FUNK recipe

Dead Wax ·

2024/09/24

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Wendy MelvoinExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas AlexanderVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerSubscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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01:07:48

The REAL story behind mixing Kanye West’s “Stronger”

Dead Wax ·

2024/09/10

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Manny MarroquinExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Manager: Rachel McGowanVideo: Ricky ChavezAudio Lead: Jack LightEditor: Phineas AlexanderTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShowJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scarypocketsInstagram: @thedeadwaxshow

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00:56:10

Frank Ocean's producer on the UNCONVENTIONAL...

Dead Wax ·

2024/05/28

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: MalayExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanVideo: Jenny BaumertEditor: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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01:03:43

Unraveling the GENIUS of Flaming Lips with Phantom...

Dead Wax ·

2024/05/14

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuests: Alex Greenwald, Sam FarrarExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanEditors: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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01:05:03

THE FRANK ZAPPA PRIMER by his son Dweezil

Dead Wax ·

2024/04/30

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanVideo: Jenny BaumertEditor: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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00:42:28

How Tom Waits gets THE BEST musicians to sound like...

Dead Wax ·

2024/04/16

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanEditors: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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00:41:09

Jim Keltner's Best Tracks

Dead Wax ·

2024/04/02

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanEditors: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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00:35:05

Vulfpeck's Jack Stratton breaks down the FUNKIEST...

Dead Wax ·

2024/03/19

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuest: Jack StrattonExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanVideo: Merlin ShowalterAudio: Jack LightEditor: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar:

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00:39:08

The GREATEST Phantom Planet song you've never heard

Dead Wax ·

2024/03/05

Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan LermanGuests: Alex Greenwald, Sam FarrarExecutive Producer: Ryan LermanProduction Managers: Jason Shadrick, Rachel McGowanEditors: Adam KritzbergTheme Music Mixed by: Caleb ParkerPodcast Producer: Isaac K. LeePatreon: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/patreonJoin our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iHtqjAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadwaxshow/Discord: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/discordTip Jar: http://modal.scarypocketsfunk.com/tips

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