Dead Wax

Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
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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!

  1. 2D AGO

    Darrell Thorp on Fiona Apple, Poppy, and the “Ouchie Zone” (3k Explained)

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte  Guest: Darrell Thorp Audio: Jack Light Theme Music: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    26 min

  2. JAN 5

    Why Third Eye Blind Still Sounds So Good - with Dan Molad

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dan Molad Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    21 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Gus Seyffert on Recording to Tape and Making Records That Feel Alive

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Gus Seyffert Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    33 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Inside Dijon’s Recording Process with Producer Tommy King

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Tommy King Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    19 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    The Songs Behind Goodhertz's Insanely SOULFUL Plugins

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman, Kane Ritchotte Guest: Goodhertz, Rob Stenson and Devin Kerr Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    29 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Sean Watkins: Elliott Smith, Jon Brion, Eric Valentine, Largo, Chris Thile and Nickel Creek

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Sean Watkins Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Manager: Rachel McGowan Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    24 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    "Fiona Apple’s Mixer on “Extraordinary Machine” - with Dave Way!

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dave Way Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    28 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Dan Wilson's FAVORITE "Rule-Breaking" Moments In Songs

    Hosts: Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman Guest: Dan Wilson Executive Producer: Ryan Lerman Production Managers: Rachel McGowan, Phineas Alexander Audio: Jack Light Theme Music Mixed by: Caleb Parker Join our Patreon for EXTENDED episodes: https://www.patreon.com/scarypockets Subscribe to our podcast: http://dead-wax.simplecast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadWaxShow Instagram: @thedeadwaxshow

    25 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jack Conte, Ryan Lerman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Dead Wax
  • Show Website
    Dead Wax

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