Best Maeve and Jeremy Podcasts (2025)

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S2: E21 Interview with BOOK/SPIRIT (Pete, Garrett, Micah) 39:00

2M ago39:00

39:00

We Discuss: Having a first album as a live improv album The best new York bands Working with Colin Mohnacs The art of Yeji Moon Why Indie Sleeze is a dumb name Scranton, PA The concept of “big ghost energy” Bill DeBalsio’s real name Book/Spirit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookspiritband/ Bandcamp: https://bookspirit.bandcamp.com/ Semaphor…

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S2: E20 Interview with Aidan Page (Husbands, Candlepin Records) 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

We Discuss: Curating compilations Other labels he’s inspired by Open D tuning and The Tallest Man on Earth Baby Rat Studios (is where the heart is) The best Gene Hackman movies Husbands: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husbands_bos/ Bandcamp: https://husbandsbos.bandcamp.com/ Candlepin Records: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlepin_re…

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S2: E19 Interview with SALINE (Joe Sioufi) 41:56

2M ago41:56

41:56

We Discuss: The magic of Criagslist The LA Hardcore scene The influence of Mogwai The best spiderman Why we always root for the underdog Saline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saline.band/ Bandcamp: https://salinedrip.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphorem…

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S2: E18 Interview with Matthew Molnar (Kissing is a Crime, Friends, MCYC) 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

We discuss: The Art of Curation Being a Jersey kid going to shows in the 90s Why hardcore kids listen to shoegaze The best defunct Brooklyn venues The time when Urban Outfitters mattered The best part of Brooklyn to take a long walk in The best Amy’s Frozen vegan food The parallels between being a manager and a football coach Matthew Molnar: Instag…

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S2: E17 Interview with FLATWAVES (Tara Sullivan, Allie Lannutti, Stephen Edwards, Greg Foran) 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

We discuss: Important Philly things (The non-debate of Wawa vs Sheetz, what even happens in ~western PA~, B&E in Centralia) The web of all the bands related to Flatwaves Working with Jeff Schroder The influence of Carlos D and Darcy Whether Rehoboth Beach is the best beach for goths Allie’s candle company GP Candle, the scents associated with the b…

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S2: E16 Interview with MINAXI (Shrenik, Liam, Steve, Thomas) 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

We discuss: The band’s songwriting process Connecting with other South Asian musicians How visual art influences songwriting Albums vs singles Minaxi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaxitheband Website: https://minaxitheband.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semaphorem…

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S2: E15 Interview with STAY IN NOTHING (Axel and Dino) 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

We discuss: The growth of the band Setting up a DIY tour in the US vs England vs Europe Playing in a band with your family What colors they associate with the band What would be in the center of their snow globe Stay in Nothing: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayinnothing/?hl=en All Links: https://linktr.ee/Stayinnothing Semaphore Links: Ins…

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S2: E14 Interview with MAIN ERA (Willie, Gigi, Maeve, and Jack) 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

We Discuss: The benefits and pitfalls of live recordings Who the best hockey sacker is The best places to plunder VHSs Answer the important question of Denny’s vs Waffle House v iHop Main Era: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmainera/?hl=en Website: https://maineraband.github.io/ Bandcamp: https://mainera.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Inst…

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S2: E13 Interview with NATURAL VELVET (Corynne Ostermann and Spike Arreaga) 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

We discuss: The double edge sword of being a musician and a visual designer for your own project Starting your own imprint Working with J. Robbins The influence of data-moshing Favorite Sailor Moon characters Favorite defunct venues and warehouse spots in Baltimore How to maintain longevity as a band Natural Velvet: Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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S2: E12 Interview with GRASS FED (Casey and Chanelle) 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

We discuss: We talk about their recent name change Why it’s never been easier to start a band in Brooklyn The fact that Charlie Kaufman was a writer on Kung Fu Panda 2 Why skateboarders and roller skaters can be friends GRASS FED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grass_fed.wav/ Bandcamp: https://grassfed.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram…

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S2: E11 Interview with BLOODSPORTS (Sam Murphy and Jeremy Mock) 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

We discuss: The Denver music scene Glen Branca and recording at Studio G What it’s like to grow up with musicians in your family The influence of the Muppets and Skymall Magazine Bloodsports: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsportsonline/ Bandcamp: https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bloodsports Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://…

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S2: E10 Interview with EYESHIELD (Logan Brennan) 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

We discuss: What it’s like to run a label (Label of Goods) Wikipedia Roulette The Long Island Love/Hate of Billy Joel The influence of graphic design on music TWO WEEKS IN A ROW OF DUNGEON SYNTH?? Eyeshield: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeshield_ny/ Bandcamp: https://labelofgoods.bandcamp.com/album/dot-exe Semaphore Links: Instagram: https…

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S2: E9 Interview with SLOW QUIT (Nick Watter, Adam Straus, and Lauren Crosser) 54:50

4M ago54:50

54:50

We discuss: Why everyone should listen to dungeon synth The band's shared love of Doom and all its tentacles A defense of bros Myers Briggs Personality Tests Slow Quit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_quit/ Bandcamp: https://slowquit.bandcamp.com/ Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semaphoremusic/ TikTok: https://www.tik…

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S2: E8 Interview with DOSSER (Will Teague) 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

I interview Will Teague of DOSSER. We discuss: the influence of video game soundtracks, the show Skins, and the Baltimore music scene on Will’s development as a musician; the importance of loud stage volume and stage production; and why the kids should be listening to incubus and Linkin Park Dosser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dossermd/ Tik…

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S2: E7 Interview with PUPPY ANGST (Alyssa Milman) 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

I interview Alyssa from Puppy Angst from Philly! We discuss how searching for perfection can really undermine the creative process, what it means to let in others to your creative process, our shared love of @VitesseX, Tumblr inspo 💅🏾, and what is going on in the band's future. Puppy Angst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puppyangst/?hl=en TikT…

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S2: E6 Interview with HILLS TO HEIGHT (Mike Dautner) 43:47

5M ago43:47

43:47

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Mike from the band Hills to Height! We discuss Mike's love of Bob Dylan, our shared love of jazzmasters, the absolute ~joy~ of having a car in New York City, and the depressing nature of supporting sports teams that never win. Hills to Height Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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S2: E5 Interview with DAZE (Nikki Mixon) 52:32

5M ago52:32

52:32

Hey Everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! In today’s episode, I interview Nikki from the band Daze! We discuss what the band has been up to lately, what the scene in Houston is like, and what Nikki has planned for the future (including playing at Sway Fest next week!) DAZE https://linktr.ee/dazetx Semaphore Links: Instagram: https://www.instagra…

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S2: E4 Interview with CLING RING (Travis Alvarado) 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

Hey everyone, Siddhu from Semaphore here. Today, I interview Travis aka Cling Ring. Travis gets the honor of being my first interview of someone I have only met via the internet! In this interview, we talk about Travis’ predilection for the horror genre and the influence of Dungeons and Dragons on his creative output, talk about production techniqu…

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S2: E3 Interview with STAR FUNERAL (Nikki Esposito) 45:34

6M ago45:34

45:34

On today’s episode of the SemaFORECAST, I talk to Nikki Esposito, aka Star Funeral about her journey to becoming a confident leader of her own project! We also discuss some of Nikki’s favorite gear, sound and aesthetics-wise, as well as the magic of the TikTok algorithm. Enjoy! Star Funeral Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starfuneral Instagr…

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S2: E2 Interview with VELVET (Zack Alfasi and Byron Rodriguez) 46:54

6M ago46:54

46:54

Hey everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! Today, on the SemaFORECAST, I’m joined by Zack and Byron from the band Velvet. In this episode, we discuss how the band approaches songwriting when members live in different states, what’s so great about having your fellow shoegaze compatriots feature on your songs, and why so many shoegaze songs are abo…

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S2: E1 Interview with GLOM (Sean Dunnevant) 43:34

6M ago43:34

43:34

Hey everyone, this is Siddhu from Semaphore! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the SemaFORECAST. On today’s episode, I talk to Sean from the band Glom about his journey to being the front person of an indie band in the age of social media and what it’s like to live with his creative partner among other topics. Hope you enjoy! GLOM Links: TikTo…

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S1E10: "Cavalcade" by Black Midi 53:57

2+ y ago53:57

53:57

We review 2021’s “Cavalcade” by Black Midi. I mean, they’ve released like 4 more albums in the interim, but boy oh boy is this one special. Other topics in this episode: Black Midi is the Gen Z Tool To record to a grid or not to record to a grid How technology (and expectations) drives music production Free yazz and Henry Cow and Art Bears and Fred…

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S1E9: "ULTRAPOP" by The Armed 1:11:02

2+ y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

What week is it????? Have you missed us? In this episode, we discuss “ULTRAPOP” by The Armed #refract We also discuss: The Sick New World festival The reunion of Hella Tony Royster Jr (Jay Z’s drummer) Digital Blank/ Silence Kurt Ballou productions What our favorite promo campaigns have been (including the one for this album) Hyper Pop AND THEN JAY…

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S1E8: "Absolutely" by Dijon 45:12

3y ago45:12

45:12

We discuss “Absolutely” by Dijon What else comes up in this one you might ask? On Cinema at the Cinema Channel Orange’s influence on alternative R&B LA vs NYC stuff, you know how it is? I mean, this dude’s name is Dijon, is he related to mustard or something?By Semaphore

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S1E7: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress 39:21

3y ago39:21

39:21

Today, we discuss Siddhu’s favorite album of 2021: "to hell with it" by PinkPantheress. If you haven’t heard this album yet, you’re missing out big time! Modern TikTok drum and bass for the youths. In this episode: Erik Satie, the Tristan chord, and interpolation Regular a** people TikTok Watching society crumble in real-time Baby seals J*e R**g*n …

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S1E6: "GLOW ON" by Turnstile 55:21

3y ago55:21

55:21

We review our favorite post-chad-core album of 2021, GLOW ON by Turnstile! We discuss: - What it means for punk to be "for the kids" - Why we think this album was the breakthrough success for the band - Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange - What happens when hardcore bands discover emotions - The Hot-Blooded podcast with Cat Jones and more!! Also! If there …

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S1E5: "Bloodmoon I" by Converge & Chelsea Wolfe 48:05

3y ago48:05

48:05

We discuss Bloodmoon I by Converge/ Chelsea Wolfe/ Stephen Brodsky, an album that has been in the making for a long time. Through our discussion we hit on: - Why we love every musician on this record - What are our favorite and least favorite supergroups - A defense of butt rock and subtlety Most importantly, Ben Koller for President 2024!…

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S1E4: "Earth is a Black Hole" by Teenage Wrist 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

It's finally time for Siddhu's pick! And guess what - the sparks finally fly in this one?! - What space does grunge have in today's world? - Why is Gish by Smashing Pumpkins so easy to rip? - Did Jay's mic die in the second half of the recording? Listen in to hear the answers to these and many more questions!…

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S1E3: "The Night They Came Home" by Mr. Bungle 59:58

3y ago59:58

59:58

We talk about the live version of the re-recording of Mr. Bungle's first self-released demo tape from 1986. We discuss: Our first recordings Making mixtapes for crushes in high school The Mike Patton Infatuation Education Information Situation On a separate note, did you know we’re just the progeny of Trevor Dunn? 🤪…

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S1E2: "Chemz/ Dolphinz" by Burial 38:16

3y ago38:16

38:16

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Niko's pick: "Chemz/ Dolphinz" by Burial. Through the conversation, they bring up what it means to be a modern DJ and how venues can influence live sound production decisions.…

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S1E1: "The Lurch" by Yautja 26:34

3y ago26:34

26:34

In this season of the podcast, each member of Semaphore chose a number of their favorite albums from 2021 and forced each other to listen to them. Today, they discuss Emmett's pick: "The Lurch" by Yautja.By Semaphore

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S2Ep12: War Stories 1:47:56

6+ y ago1:47:56

1:47:56

As we approach Veteran's Day, we have a guest (who just happens to be Maeve's dad) who had a impressive military career of his own. He's also an accomplished writer, speaker and storyteller and he shares the experiences that he had and other veterans have personally opened up to him about - an army nurse, a POW in Germany, a prisoner of the Hanoi H…

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S2Ep11: What Men Need to Know About Online Dating 1:24:15

6+ y ago1:24:15

1:24:15

We're going back to hit some dating topics again. This is good advice for everyone but we hear the most despair and confusion from men on this topic so it's angled a bit more in their direction.

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S2Ep10: GHOSTS! 1:09:39

6+ y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Just in time for Halloween! We talk ghost, ghost hunters, a crime that resulted in a "haunting" and REAL ghosts. Plus our own personal stories to keep things interesting.

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S2Ep9: Halloweeeeen!!! 1:11:05

6+ y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Here at The Unmentionables, we love all things Halloween! Why do we have some of our traditions? Why did people used to carve turnips into freaky looking heads? What do bats have to do with any of this anyway? Why isn't it a night for breaking windows and arson anymore? Come in... find out... we have candy...…

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S2Ep8: CRYPTIDS!!! 1:25:35

6+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Part 2 of our paranormal October. Crytozoology! When Cryptids Attack! Or not. Is there any truth in any cryptid story? Maybe. There might even be a reasonable explanation for the jackalope. Bigfoot? Nessie? Hmmm....

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S2Ep7: Psychic Phenomena 1:02:09

6+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Part one of our Halloween and paranormal themed October. Psychics! The people who will give you the truthiest truth to ever go in your earholes.

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S2Ep6: I Know What I Saw! 47:01

6+ y ago47:01

47:01

But do we actually know what we saw? We've all heard that eye-witness testimony is unreliable but we still think OUR memories are accurate. How does this breakdown happen and how would we ever know if we're carrying around a false memory?

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S2Ep5: Sekshul Education 1:11:26

6+ y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

For years Abstinence Only Until Marriage was the very controversial - and objectively unsuccessful - sexual education standard in the US. Jeremy and Maeve tried to figure out what the standard is now and found some very eye-opening information.

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S2Ep4: Why Is True Crime So Popular? 1:03:58

6+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Why are we so fascinated by hearing grisly stories of murder and mayhem? Maeve is a huge fan of true crime and shares with Jeremy some of the appeal of listening and watching stories of the worst of human nature.

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S2Ep3: Justin Evans Admits to Being a Lizard Person 1:20:35

6+ y ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Justin Evans from The Generation Why and The Peripheral Podcasts join Jeremy and Maeve for a really funny conversation (rant?) about why people believe in conspiracy theories.

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S2Ep2: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own 1:14:49

6+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

"I'm not in denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept" - Bill Watterson Jeremy and Maeve have a discussion about skepticism, denial, and maddening head-up-the-posterior behavior.By The Unmentionables

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S2Ep1: Special Occasion 43:04

6+ y ago43:04

43:04

Hey! Its a special occasion! Its our first show as The Unmentionables (we were formerly SexLand Podcast). Its all very special...By The Unmentionables

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Ep59: "Would You Rather" - SexLand Style 37:22

6+ y ago37:22

37:22

Listen in for firm plans on our upcoming exciting changes! This will be our last show under the SexLand Podcast name. We play a game of "Would You Rather" that'll have you scratching your head.

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Ep58: This Might Freak You Out 1:20:15

7y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Truth truly can be stranger than fiction. Here are some interesting facts, oddities and unusual practices that might freak you out a bit.

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Ep57: Ugh - Will You Just Break Up Already?! 42:09

7y ago42:09

42:09

We've all had friends who's significant other is THE WORST. Is there anything you can do other than grit your teeth and smile? More importantly - SHOULD you do anything? Is that sticking your nose where it doesn't belong or having your friend's back?

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Ep56: Who Are the Furries in Your Neighborhood? 46:17

7y ago46:17

46:17

Jeremy and Maeve do the big reveal on SexLand's upcoming name change! For the topic - Possibly the most misunderstood and wrongly maligned subculture we know - FURRIES!

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Ep55: Let It Go! Let It Gooooo! 1:08:43

7y ago1:08:43

1:08:43

We've all done some pretty stupid things right after a breakup. Jeremy and Maeve share some of their not-so-proud moments, discuss some common post-breakup tactics that really never work and try to help you toward a path where you can make positive change and not continue to set yourself up for the same problems time and again.…

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Ep54: Goin' Downtown 2:08:26

7y ago2:08:26

2:08:26

Maeve and Jeremy discuss some exciting changes coming up. This episode is about exactly what you think its about, judging by the name. Can you believe it took 54 episodes to get this? Its a super-size epi to say "thanks for your patience!" to all the loyal listeners out there!

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Ep53: How'd You Get Into THAT? 1:09:04

7y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Mistress Elliot returns to discuss what the heck is kink exactly, how she discovered she was kinky and what its like now to live the lifestyle 24/7 as part of one of the most recognized power-exchange couples in the country. It'll seem pretty foreign to a lot of people but its also, in some ways, far more boring than you may be picturing.…

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