Church Jams Now! (Church Jams Now)
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| 09 Dec 2020 | What Is Church Jams Now? | 00:01:08 | |
Kylan, TJ, and Beautiful Producer Josh discuss what the heck Church Jams Now even is! New episodes every Wednesday. For episodes a week early and more subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Vol. 1 - Jesus Freak by DC Talk | 01:37:10 | |
In the beginning, there was...Jesus Freak So Help Me God Colored People Jesus Freak What If I Stumble Day By Day Mrs. Morgan Between You And Me Like It, Love It, Need It Jesus Freak (Reprise) In The Light Mind’s Eye What Have We Become [Untitled Track] Get episodes early and more at our Patreon | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | Home For Christmas by Amy Grant | ||
Christmas time is here! And boy do we have a special gift for you! We’re interrupting our regularly-scheduled podcast to bring you our deep dive on Amy Grant’s classic Christmas 1992 album “Home For Christmas” Why is Kylan such a scrooge? What does TJ have on his “Grownup Christmas List”? Will Willow ever go to sleep? These questions and more are answered in this very special Holiday episode of Church Jams Now! Listen to TJ’s Christmas song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AxIVfHqvmOzlVmct3xdCG?si=-eUsTwykTwevOZCvYyPOhA | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Vol. 2 - Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys | 02:07:07 | |
What the heck is a PK? What would a Newsboys/Sia concert sound like? Which song was Kylan’s angry jam when he was 8 years old? Is Steve Taylor the secret mastermind behind 90’s alternative Christian music? We answer these questions and more this week as TJ and Kylan are joined by their super rad friend Josh Olson to talk about the weirdness that is Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys. Make sure that your toast isn’t burning and get ready for a doozy of an episode! Track list: God Is Not A Secret Take Me To Your Leader Breathe Reality Breakfast Let It Go Cup O’ Tea It’s All Who You Know Miracle Child Lost The Plot Breathe (Benediction) Become a Patron on Patreon for episodes early and more: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast “Giver of Good Things” album by Plainsmen Worship: https://open.spotify.com/album/59j9YWfIvH3ZK2hyEumTLk?si=qgTaPotjQdu-JtQJkxhqyA | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | Vol. 3 - Our Newest Album Ever! by Five Iron Frenzy | 01:53:56 | |
Hey Jammers! Kylan and TJ are in rare form on this third volume, in which they consider Our Newest Album Ever!, by upbeat, slap-happy ska machine: Five Iron Frenzy. Should you pick it up, pick it up, pick it up? Or should this album remain hidden away in the history books of the mid-90s ska-naissance (or the brain of an overly caffeinated middle-schooler)? Is “Oh, Canada” racist? Does this album contain any sweet, sweet bass? Grab your trumpet, and get on this skawesome ride, as we nerd out about the relatable lyricism of this “band’s band”, unpack Kylan’s critique of jokey ‘skit’ tracks, over-contextualize the word ‘context’, and make the ultimate decree (lol) on its flop-or-boppery! We even turn the album on its head, to interesting results: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HnCQCDlijPYkN6BZQAJLH?si=jPWt4FQdShmElVHk_D0KGQ Let us know what you think of Kylan’s Alternative Tracklist, and tell us how right or wrong we are about this album! IG: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Vol. 4 - Sixpence None The Richer | 01:29:15 | |
The CJN fellas check out the 1997 self titled album, from Sixpence None The Richer! | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | Vol. 5 - Until This Shakes Apart by Five Iron Frenzy (Part 1) | 00:36:42 | |
In Part 1 of this (less ‘traditional’) volume, Kylan & TJ are joined once again by their good buddy and resident ‘church-pew-expert’, Josh Olson, to unwrap the oh-so-fresh 2021 record from Five Iron Frenzy: Until This Shakes Apart! Since they just covered FIF’s Our Newest Album Ever in volume 3, the dudes thought it was only fitting to jump back in the ska saddle again. But this time, it’s personal...I mean...political. In Part 1, newly crowned ‘producer extraordinaire’ (Josh) orders 100,000 business cards, we learn about Kylan’s song title envy (Auld Lanxiety!?), TJ outs himself as a ‘skank-tastic’ reggae-ska fan, and they all try to find the words to properly unpack the overwhelmingly angry political beatdown (😉) that Reese and the band have created to sonically dropkick our ears, hearts, and minds. Get a taste of this ska-licious volume, Jammers! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Vol. 5 - Until This Shakes Apart by Five Iron Frenzy (Part 2) | ||
And now we conclude our 2-part episode on the newest Five Iron Frenzy record “Until This Shakes Apart”. The CJN Crew finishes up going through the album and share their initial thoughts. TJ talks about why we’re disconnected online, Kylan shares an embarrassing youth group story, and ‘producer extraordinaire’ Josh keeps the guys on track (somewhat) If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Bonus! If You Like This Then... | 00:22:32 | |
“If You Like This, Then…” On this very special *bonus* episode, TJ and Kylan share a sneak peek of the Patreon experience! Patrons at the $5 level get ongoing access to these exclusive episodes and themed playlists, which are thoughtfully curated based on the albums that are covered in the main feed every week. Every installment of “If You Like This, Then…” includes links to both playlists (below), and the episode features a track by track breakdown, in which the dudes share their playlists with each other (it’s like music-nerd Christmas!), and explain how they made each song choice. Is it a vibe? A lyric? A unique production sensibility, or a car commercial? The connective potential in music is diverse, often bizarre, and always fascinating! So, if this piques your interest, and you NEED more CJN in your life, check us out on Patreon (link below). This week on “IYLTT”: Sixpence None The Richer! As we draw back the curtain with this more laid-back conversation, you’ll learn which pop diva Kylan loves waaay too much, and for a fun drinking game: take a sip of your kombucha every time TJ says “theatrical”. And let us know what you think of our playlists, and/or if you can make a better one! Thanks for listening, Jammers! Kylan’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HbkB7CwdgRmysQAA6SoFy?si=iG9r6ydRTXW3AG_RWBKEjQ TJ’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k5SGvBXGfcjMeP4RPYsN9?si=HlTtBEe7QSa4S_uEU6MPbA If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Vol. 6 - Alien Youth by Skillet | 01:26:39 | |
The aliens have landed! The CJN Crew covers the 2001 album Alien Youth by Skillet and it is a ride. TJ and Kylan figure out who does the best John Cooper impression. Willow gives plenty of thoughts on Earth Invasion. TJ brings the philosophy jams with a new segment “Professor Philosopher’s Conceptual Corner” and Kylan talks about E-bow a lot? For some reason? If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Vol. 7 - Unsung EP by The Chariot | 01:19:52 | |
Metal metal metal! This week the boys take a hard(core) left turn and cover the 2005 Unsung EP by The Chariot. Kylan goes from high energy to smooth and sultry (read: trying to not wake a baby up) and TJ | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Vol. 8 - Cities by Anberlin | 02:15:56 | |
We're back! In our mega-comeback episode the CJN crew shares what's been up, and do a deep dive on the 2007 album Cities by Anberlin.
Check out the song Kylan basically ripped off of Fin here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h53n6reil4aj2q3/TTAMS%20-%20Ad%20Memoriam.mp3?dl=0
Thanks so much for checking out our Patreon! Get ready for some great content in 2022! | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Vol. 9 - Say It Loud by Sanctus Real | 01:37:59 | |
In Vol. 9 of CJN, the crew brings back the early 2000's pop punk vibe with Say It Loud by Sanctus Real. They discuss the possibility that the album art is out of this world, and whether it's a secret Christmas album.
Also determine for yourself which "After Today" is better, Sanctus Real's or Kylan's https://kylansavage.bandcamp.com/track/after-today
Subscribe to our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more awesome CJN content! | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Vol. 10 - Two Lefts... by Relient K (w/Sadie Hawkins Pod) | 02:39:59 | |
Oh boy is this one fun! Danny and Jess from Sadie Hawkins Pod join the CJN Crew to talk about their Relient K origin stories, we do an RK Quiz, and something (apparently obvious to everyone else) completely blew Kylan's mind!
Check out Sadie Hawkins Pod for more Relient K goodness, and if you want some more CJN content subscribe to our Patreon where we're doing a post-show and more!
Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Vol. 11 - Almost There by MercyMe | 02:23:42 | |
Faith Rugen of the Enjoy The Sass podcast joins the CJN Crew to do a deep on MercyMe's 2001 album Almost There. Not gonna lie, it goes off the rails fast! TJ enters the multiverse, Kylan starts a psychedelic rock band, and "I Can Only Imagine" why MercyMe singer Bart Millard joins the chat and has a problem with Josh.
Follow Faith's podcast Enjoy The Sass and listen to the episode the CJN guys guest on! | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Vol. 12 - The Beautiful Letdown by Switchfoot | 01:59:36 | |
This was a big episode y'all! Our good friend Bethany Johnson joined us at CJN Headquarters to talk about Switchfoot's 2003 album The Beautiful Letdown. Come play the Switchfootloose Game and learn why #KylanIsWrong
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| 19 May 2022 | Vol. 13 - Some Kind Of Zombie by Audio Adrenaline | 01:51:59 | |
Welcome to the wild wacky weird multiverse of Church Jams Now! In this Volume the CJN Crew digs into Audio Adrenaline's 1997 album "Some Kind of Zombie" and boy does it get crazy. Listen to TJ's Some Kind Of Zombie Apocalypse screenplay, find out which song Kylan apparently thinks has the sweetest bass of any song we've covered so far, and Beautiful Producer Josh valiantly tries to keep us on the rails.
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| 02 Jun 2022 | Vol. 14 - To Hell With The Devil by Stryper | 02:14:42 | |
The CJN Crew goes back in time a little further than usual with the 1986 heavy metal album To Hell With The Devil by Styper. We couldn't think of a better guest than music critic and metalhead Aaron Cooper from The Crushed Monocle Podcast. We talk metal in general, the goofiness of metal lyrics, sweet guitar solos, and Kylan may have been going through something and taking it out on a member of Stryper.
Language Content Warning: Kylan goes a little off the rails! | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Vol. 15 - Define The Great Line by Underoath | 02:21:15 | |
The writing is on the wall folks. You know it was only a matter of time until the CJN Crew covered the genre-defining Define The Great Line by Underoath. Our great friend Jonathan Hoogendoorn joins us to discuss it and honestly, There Could Be Nothing After This... | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Vol. 16 - Thrive by Newsboys | 02:06:54 | |
This week our new friend Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. (Growing Up Fundie, Second City, Third Coast Comedy) joins us to talk about the 2002 Newsboys album Thrive. There's lots of tattoos in inappropriate places, centuars, and action movies! Also if you haven't checked it out we guested on HER podcast Growing Up Fundie. You can listen to it here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie-ep-22-church-jams-now-a-special-surprise/id1602008078?i=1000566700334
Trust me, you're gonna want to listen to them close together. We recorded all of them in the span of a few days and there's lots of references and inside jokes shared between the two!
Let us know what you think of the episode and whether Thrive was a flop or a bop for you! | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Vol. 17 - Fireproof by Pillar | 01:55:41 | |
For our first Volume in our "Month of Metal" we're going all the way back to 2002 to cover the nu metal album Fireproof by Pillar! This is one of Beautiful Producer Josh's wishlist albums, and man is it a wild ride. Heads up Kylan kinda loses it a little bit. Thanks for checking out Church Jams Now! Let us know if Fireproof is a flop or a bop for you! | |||
| 30 Jul 2022 | Vol. 18 - Bless The Martyr, Kiss The Child by Norma Jean | 02:36:53 | |
To finish out our Month of Metal we brought resident metalhead Joe Cutler in to talk about Norma Jean's first record Bless The Martyer, Kiss The Child. Unfortunately TJ couldn't join us for Part B but it was still a blast. Also is this the only conversation about Norma Jean where Tony Bennett and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood are mentioned? I think so.
Let us know if Bless The Martyr is a flop or a bop for you!
And check out Joe's band Lucha on Instagram at @lucha_oma | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Vol. 19 - Are We All Forgotten EP by Paper Route | 01:19:35 | |
We've got a quick one this week folks! In this episode the CJN Crew covers Kylan's first wishlist album, which turned out to be a 5 song EP! It was fun getting into early 2000's indie music, and spoiler! Kylan got COVID between Part A and B, so that tonal change is fun!
Keep a look out later this week for a jam packed "If You Like This" Spotify Playlist.
Let us know in the comments whether Are We All Forgotten is a flop or a bop, or if you even remember this EP | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Vol. 20 - Only Visiting This Planet by Larry Norman | 02:02:06 | |
Get ready to deep dive into Larry Norman's 1972 album 'Only Visiting This Planet' with the CJN Crew. When Josh first suggested this album we were all kind of leery of it, but boy is it 100% worth it. From inspiring one of the greatest alt rock bands of the 80's to being an early adopter of punk music, Larry Norman was the godfather of "Christian" music and well worth a deep dive. Tuck in your polyester shirt, make sure your bell bottoms are starched, and join us in Vol. 20 of Church Jams Now! Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more bonus CJN content! | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Vol. 21 - Silverline EP by Anberlin | 00:45:56 | |
We're back again with another EP and a brand new EP at that! Anberlin's recently released Silverline is their first release in 8 years so we figured we'd give it the official CJN treatment. We've got some strong thoughts on the artwork, and something about Anberlin seems to bring out the puns in our discussion. Listen in and let us know if there's Nothing Lost on our assessments, or if we end up just talking ourselves in Circles. | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Vol. 22 - The Question by Emery | 01:59:06 | |
This week the CJN Crew tackles what many people believe is the best Emery record. 2005’s The Question. This is possibly the most agreeable Volume to date. We discuss Emery being the "Thinking Man's Screamo" and try to answer “the question” of how how to produce this album as a staged Rock Opera. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Vol. 23 - Truthless Heroes 20th Anniversary w/Steven Dail | 01:25:08 | |
This week we have something totally new for Church Jams Now: our first artist interview! Steven Dail from Project 86 graciously joins us to discuss their 2002 record, Truthless Heroes, in honor of its 20th anniversary. We also discuss his involvement with Starflyer 59, Neon Horse, and White Lighter. Steven even reveals some exciting things on the horizon for multiple projects he’s involved with. It was a fascinating conversation, and Josh could barely contain himself from fanboying the entire time. | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Vol. 24 - Wide Eyed by Nichole Nordeman | 02:17:21 | |
Our guest this week, Sarah Dickard, excitedly brings Nichole Nordeman’s 1998 debut record to our attention, which led to a number of stunning flop and bop twists and turns…this episode made CJN history, so don’t sleep on it! Along the way, Kylan connects Nichole to Seinfeld, and we discuss French pop band Air, Weezer’s broadway show, and Nichole’s rap-adjacent lyrical stylings. Witness the rest of the gang repeatedly ruining Kylan’s attempt at a perfect transition, enjoy his bonkers ‘Amazon review’ game, and find out if ballads are for 8 year olds. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Vol. 25 - Catch For Us The Foxes by mewithoutYou | 02:10:04 | |
Mason Mennenga of the BlackSheep Podcast & A People’s Theology joins us to discuss Catch For Us The Foxes by mewithoutYou just in time for the record's 18th birthday. Mason brings an expansive and intimate knowledge of the band that eclipses the combined knowledge of Kylan, TJ, and Josh. Join us for a journey that parallels another famous journey in Middle Earth as we discuss Christian MTV, the best drummers in Tooth & Nail’s catalog, and Aaron Weiss’ lyrical fascination with stones, trees, animals, and food. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Vol. 26 - Penny Black by Further Seems Forever & Twin Forks: Interview with Jonathan Clark | 01:36:43 | |
Jonathan Clark, producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist joins the CJN Crew to talk about making Further Seems Forever’s 2012 album Penny Black on its anniversary. We deep dive into Jonathan’s musical history, how he got connected with Chris Carrabba and Twin Forks, and get super nerdy about production chains! This one will make any music production nerd very very happy. This interview goes everywhere, so if you want to check out discussion on specific projects go to: Further Seems Forever 21:07 Twin Forks 63:53 Explicit content warning: We probably have more bad words in this episode than any previous one. Be sure to catch Jonathan on Instagram (@cliquelimon) If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Vol. 27 - A Witch's Invitation by Carman | 01:15:20 | |
Pentagrams, horoscope signs, ouija boards, dungeons and dragons… we encounter every occultic symbol you could fathom as we accept A (Boy) Witch’s Invitation. Brew yourself a cup of steaming herbal tea and join some ghostly hosts for a Church Jams Now Halloween special as we dive into Carman’s spooktacular song and music video. Is this CCM’s unofficial response to “Thriller”? Is “A Warlock’s Invitation” a more representative title? Where is the ideal placement for your wicker waste paper basket? All this and more will be answered with care, so please listen if you so dare. Please do yourself a favor and watch the full video (trust me it's worth it) before you dive in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySscnbaGAy0&t=21s If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Vol. 28 - Fallen by Evanescence w/Never Show The Monster | 02:32:19 | |
Dark. Blue. Wet. Vampires. We’re joined this week by Chelsea Hollander and Kelly Attaway from Never Show The Monster and Debut Buddies to cover Evanescence’s 2003 album Fallen. This was a wild episode, and our two guests have set the bar pretty high in terms of preparedness. Stick around to find out if Fallen “brought us to life” as a bop or was a too scary flop. Please check out both Never Show The Monster and Debut Buddies wherever you listen to podcasts. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Vol. 29 - Free At Last by DC Talk | 02:05:10 | |
This week we get down with the DC Talk, d-d-down with the DC Talk covering their breakout 1992 record, Free At Last, for its 30th anniversary. This record has some slick production, but will it ultimately face the familiar flop fate like its follow-up record, Jesus Freak, fell into? Kylan’s daughter, Willow, gives her two cents as well as she delivers her first official bop or flop verdict on the show. Listen in as we discuss the best DC Talk song of all time, our DC Talk doppelgangers (DCTalkelgangers?), and Gerbert from Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Vol. 30 - Leanor Ortega-Till of Five Iron Frenzy | 00:59:44 | |
In honor of Five Iron Frenzy Day, this week the CJN Crew is joined by none other than the inimitable Leanor Ortega-Till! We discuss everything from how Five Iron Frenzy got back together, how the democratic process works in the studio with so many members, and Leanor even puts the guys on the spot naming their least favorite Five Iron Frenzy songs. Church Jams Now is so excited to share this interview with Leanor with all of you! Stick around til the end of the episode for a listen at the BRAND NEW FIVE IRON FRENZY SONG “When They Find You” ft. Mike Herrera If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Vol. 31 - ZOEgirl Jams Now | 01:52:54 | |
Unfortunately this week our regular CJN recording got messed up! When we went back to edit it there was some kind of crazy multi-dimensional feedback. Ah well, we'll try to upload it anyway. If you don't hear us on this episode then it's probably a version of Church Jams Now from a different dimension, one where previous guests Bethany Johnson, Faith Rugen, and Sarah Dickard host the show. They deep dive into the 2000 self-titled ZOEgirl album and it gets wild! Thank you so much for jumping in with us and checking out this artifact of early 2000's CCM!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Vol. 32 - Orion Walsh of Slow Coming Day | 00:52:22 | |
We’re back with another artist interview, and this time we’re joined by Orion Walsh of Slow Coming Day. We had a great time talking with Orion about the early days of the band, their time on Tooth & Nail, and hearing what the band is up to nowadays. Stick around to the end to hear how Orion fares when his emo knowledge is put to the ultimate test in another classic Kylan game. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Vol. 33 - Peace by Sufjan Stevens | 01:50:41 | |
Hark! A Christmas pod proclaims! Bursting forth with spirit, glad tidings, and a healthy helping of humbuggery, this seasonal affective volume finds the Church Jams fellas grappling with the reason for the season: Sufjams! (Duh!)… 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦, the 5th and final volume of the 2006 collection Songs for Christmas, from everyone’s favorite para-Christian folk rock iconoclast, is an eclectic combination of highly original Christmas tunes and lesser known old seasonal standards (we’re talking 1500s). As we make our way through this sad-boi cosmic Christmas voyage full of conflict, comfort, and joy, Kylan shares some super accurate research about Stevens, Josh gets to relax for once, and TJ gets weird with roman deities and casparus prisms.
This episode is sufjam-packed with fish on bikes, honky-tonk choirs, spaceships, tonys, tinsel-time, and a surprise grinch. It’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit, or at least get you in your *feels*, so mash that play button! Happy Jams-mas to all! Also, check out TJ’s cover of “Sister Winter” (a collab w/ Tanner Robinson), and let us know what you think! https://soundcloud.com/tannerrobinson/sister-winter-feat-tj-smith If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!
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| 29 Dec 2022 | 2022 Wrap-Up | 01:12:23 | |
What?! No Volume Number this time?! This year has been a doozy, and if you’ll allow us here at CJN to be a little self-indulgent, we decided to break our typical format and talk about our favorite moments from the past year of doing Church Jams Now! We talk “Jammiest Moments”, our favorite (and least favorite) albums of the year, and pick the Album of The Decade from the 70s through today. We also want to hear from you! What were you favorite CJN moments of the year? Special thanks to all of our amazing guests this year: Faith Rugen Bethany Johnson Never Show The Monster Sadie Hawkins Pod Aaron Cooper Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Jonathan Hoogendoorn Joe Cutler Sarah Dickard Mason Mennenga Steven Dail Leanor Ortega Till Jonathan Clark Orion Walsh Sincerely, from Josh Kylan and TJ, may all your favorite bands stay together and peace out mon freres. See ya in 2023! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!
Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Vol. 34 - Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest by As Cities Burn | 01:59:32 | |
Welcome to the first CJN artist miniseries on As Cities Burn! We're going through all of ACB's discography and kicking it off with the record that started it all. We've got all the usual CJN treatment, but with a twist as we venture into their debut record, Son I Loved You At Your Darkest. Along the way we discuss musical earfeel, movie runtimes, and the narrative principle that is Chekhov's Daddy. Hold onto your keisters as we jump into the first episode in our miniseries on Louisiana's finest jazz band! | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | Vol. 35 - Come Now Sleep by As Cities Burn | 02:15:31 | |
Welcome to Part 2 of our 5 Part As Cities Burn mini-series! Take the train to the Interpolation Station as the CJN Crew is joined by the strong Jon Cannon to discuss the second album by "Lousiana's Finest Jazz Band", 2007's Come Now Sleep. We discuss tentpole songs, thematic snowballing, and overall how many thumbs a record can possibly get. Also featuring Beautiful Producer Josh's dulcet tones reading the album credits at the end. Audio Nerd Alert: We had a few audio issues with TJ and Jon, but bear with us, the content more than makes up for the quality! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | Vol. 36 - Hell Or High Water by As Cities Burn | 02:10:11 | |
The CJN As Cities Burn mini-series continues with Hell Or High Water! Come Now Sleep left us re-thinking our rankings, but Hell Or High Water may provide the perfect rebuttal. As Cities Burn fulfills their destiny as Louisiana's finest jazz band and almost immediately morphs into Hawkboy, all on the same record. If Lady Blue has you going ‘round and ‘round throw yourself Into the Sea of sweet, sweet bass on this record to cure your Pirate Blues. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Vol. 37 - Hawkboy & King Folly | 02:00:56 | |
As we continue our ACB mini-series, we take a detour into Hawkboy. For those of you that don't know, Hawkboy was the side project of Cody Bonnette and Aaron Lunsford, and they released 2 EPs in 2011! And we decided to cover both of them! Did TJ open for Hawkboy? Do one of these EPs contain the best Bright Eyes B-Side? We answer these questions and even talk about the two ACB singles that dropped before Scream Through The Walls! This is an action-packed episode you won't want to miss. Also this is our chance to make a grassroots campaign to release the Hawkboy songs on streaming services! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | Vol. 38 - Scream Through The Walls by As Cities Burn | 02:09:07 | |
Really really, though, this is it, this is it: the final album in our As Cities Burn miniseries. It’s been ten years since the last proper ACB full-length record, and we’re curious what Louisiana’s finest jazz band sounds like all these years later. We also discuss our favorite shrimpin’ songs, accidentally sneaking into a Bo Burnham show, and TJ writes a worship song on the spot. Since this is the final entry in our miniseries we give our final ACB album rankings and our Top 10 song rankings. Thanks for joining us on this miniseries adventure! | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | As Cities Burn After Party | 00:46:12 | |
This is the final episode in our As Cities Burn miniseries. We mentioned our friend Joe Cutler in just about every episode, and it was quite the oversight not inviting him on earlier. He has some insight into the artwork for Hell Or High Water, and he’s here to set the record straight. But that’s not all! TJ has crafted an expertly deconstructed cover of “Capo”, which you can hear at the end of the episode. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Vol. 39 - Regeneration by Superchick | 02:36:20 | |
All the boys in the podcast want a Valentine from a Superchick. This week our good friend Janielle Kastner brings the ruckus to the 2003 remix album Regeneration by Superchick. We play a new game, Superchic. And get way deeper on purity culture and unpacking our childhoods than anyone would have anticipated. Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/ and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Vol. 40 - Jars of Clay w/Cortland Coffey & Meghan Crozier of Thereafter | 02:54:25 | |
This week we’re joined by Cortland Coffey & Meghan Crozier from Thereafter Podcast to discuss Jars of Clay’s eponymous debut record. Cortland and Meghan go way back with Jars, and we couldn’t ask for better guests to sink into the flood of this record. We’ve got the most 90s drums, a Jars of Clay/Star Wars game, and the longest song we’ve encountered thus far on CJN. What else can we say except I once was blind, but now I see the art in me. Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/ and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Vol. 41 - Pretend You're Alive by Lovedrug | 02:05:50 | |
It's time to get spooky y'all. The CJN Crew dives into 2004's Pretend You're Alive by Lovedrug. Did TJ see Lovedrug in concert? Bet you won't find out! Did Kylan concoct an entire movie based on this album? Take a listen and discover that Ohio Is For Lovedrugs with us. Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/ and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Vol. 42 - Life In General by MxPx | 02:40:14 | |
This week we’re joined by Tyler Evans to discuss Life In General by MxPx. Tyler is the creative director at Walrus Audio, and he's a lifelong MxPx fan. We've got seventeen tracks to blast through, but there's plenty of fun to be had. This is the first punk record we’ve covered on the show, and we get into tourist propaganda, Kylan's wackiest game yet, and the fastest drummer in the west, Pacific Northwest that is. | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | Secular Jams Now Vol. 01 - Orange Rhyming Dictionary by Jets To Brazil | 01:46:06 | |
If you couldn't tell by the new and improved theme song, the CJN Crew has gone edgy y'all! No longer former youth group kids, we're just...former kids. Deep diving into...music...from the 90s and 2000s. In the first of an ongoing Patreon-exclusive series, we deep dive into SECULAR music, picking albums that are not related to Christian culture at all and giving them the full CJN treatment. Up first is the 1998 album Orange Rhyming Dictionary by Jets To Brazil. Let us know if there are any secular albums you'd love for us to cover on SECULAR JAMS NOW! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Vol. 43 - The Wedding | 01:57:36 | |
Let's kiss the morning air and fly away. In this Kylan wishlist episode the CJN crew dives into The Wedding's first self titled album from 2005. We discuss everything from song bridges to how to create your own 2005 era emo/pop punk anthem. Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/ and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Vol. 44 - Kevin Kiehn of The Wedding | 01:22:34 | |
This week we have Kevin Kiehn from The Wedding on the show! We had the best time hearing so many great stories from his time in the band such as working with Mark Lee Townsend, getting a gold record, and navigating the ups and downs of a record label. Kevin has a lot of wisdom, and we were all more inspired after speaking with him. Be sure to listen all the way through to the end for a “hidden track” on this episode. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | CCM Tournament w/Eric McClanahan | 00:48:53 | |
Eric McClanahan (@Ineverglow) joins the show to talk about the Twitter sensation that was the CCM Tournament 2023. Last month, Eric & Josh Balogh (@JBay_AllTheWay) created a March Madness-style bracket to determine the #1 CCM artist. The Twitter tournament was a massive success, even gaining the attention of many artists in the bracket. It was so much fun seeing all of it unfold, and we wanted to hear from Eric personally about his experience of such an undertaking. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Vol. 45 - Jonathan Dunn & Troy Glessner | 01:38:51 | |
This is a big one. We’re joined by Jonathan Dunn and Troy Glessner. Both have worked extensively in the music industry and specifically within the Tooth & Nail scene. They've also been best friends for years, which makes them quite the dynamic duo. You'll hear stories about Underoath, Emery, Anberlin, Starflyer 59, and Demon Hunter, of course. We also get into some of the technical approaches in the creative process of mixing and mastering. You're going to love this one. Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Vol. 46 - Floating World by Anathallo | 02:04:45 | |
Do you enjoy chamber folk with ‘too much glockenspiel’? Do you revile it? Have you always wanted to hear a roughly accurate cliff notes version of a strange and awesome Japanese folk tale? Maybe you’re wondering which Josh prefers most between Anathallo’s Floating World, Springsteen’s Nebraska, or his own bed? Curious about why this is one of TJ’s wishlist albums? Or perhaps you enjoy the idea of the CJN fellas tearing an unassuming Pitchfork journalist to utter shreds? If any of the above piques your interest…boy oh boy, have we got the Church Jams volume for you! Float along through the bizarre world of Anathallo’s first full length album on a major label, as the CJN Crew dig deep with some artistic heart to heart moments, and Kylan constructs an innovative song-scoring system! Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Vol. 47 - Maylene & the Sons of Disaster | 02:00:34 | |
Caution: Southern Metal Ahead. Tune your guitars to Drop D and head down to the dirty south as we cover the debut, self-titled record from Maylene & the Sons of Disaster. It’s a long road home to Panther Creek, but we’re joined by Zach Jordan and guest host, Joe Cutler, for our journey. We’ve got breaking news in typography, speculations on the true identity of John Jacobs, and plenty of terrible southern accents as we learn the tale of mother Maylene and her sons of disaster. For some context, if you wanna hear the greatest DFW Maylene cover band Del Sur, you can check out for free on Bandcamp. https://ofthesouth.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Vol. 48 - Roman Haviland of Maylene & the Sons of Disaster | 02:02:11 | |
This week we’re joined by Roman Haviland, the founding bassist of Maylene & the Sons of Disaster. Roman is the second longest-tenured member in Maylene’s history, and he’s got some amazing stories from his time in the band. We had such a great time talking with Roman, and we covered a lot in this episode. You may have been told the river went dry, but Roman’s wealth of stories is flowing like the hell breaking loose at Sicard Hollow. | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Vol. 49 - Do You Feel by The Rocket Summer | 02:15:08 | |
Do You Feel like you’ve been Waiting forever for us to cover the one man band spectacular that is The Rocket Summer? All I Have to say is it’s time to Break It Out. So In This Hour… or two... we dive into Do You Feel by The Rocket Summer. Will we have So Much Love for this record, or will we be Taken Aback? Save yourself from wondering and join us for some High Life Scenery while we listen to Do You Feel. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Vol. 50 - Larry-Boy: The Soundtrack | 01:49:09 | |
For our 50th volume we are indeed covering Larry-Boy: The Soundtrack from 1999. We thought it would be fun to get a little goofy to celebrate 50 volumes of CJN. You can still expect the same hard-hitting critical analysis even when we're covering music from an animated kids show about a vegetable superhero. Surprisingly, there's a lot more to this soundtrack than you might expect. Mind your peas & cukes, set plungers to listen, and let's go save Bumblyburg! | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Vol. 51 - Abishai Collingsworth of Wolves At The Gate | 00:56:33 | |
This week we’re joined by Abishai Collingsworth, drummer extraordinaire in Wolves At The Gate and Project 86. He’s also played with The Overseer, Becoming the Archetype, The Ongoing Concept, and Colton Dixon, which is quite the resume. We get to hear from Abishai on how he got into the scene and the impressive career he’s had so far. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Abishai because there may be another one in the very near future. We only have one question: are you aware of the movement? | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Vol. 52 - Messengers by August Burns Red w/Abishai Collingsworth | 02:02:06 | |
We're back with Abishai Collingsworth from Wolves At The Gate & Project 86, but this time he joins us as a regular guy to cover Messengers by August Burns Red. We couldn't have asked for a better regular guest to dive into the insane drumming on this record. Wipe the mud chords off your shoes, grab your china cymbal, and hearken to what tidings the Messengers from Lancaster, PA bring. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Vol. 53 - Kaleidoscope Superior by Earthsuit | 02:18:13 | |
Once upon a one time, one time, one time, one time, one time there was a podcast that covered Kaleidoscope Superior by Earthsuit. Luminary wizard Jonathan Hoogendoorn joined the hosts on their quest to search out and find the mysterious being known only as the Schizophreniac. Many obstacles arose along their journey. There were harrowing sky flashings, wheels within wheels, and a narrow escape from the deadly creature, Funkmouth Tobootcha. Nevertheless, they persisted against the grain of defeat. Our heroes completed their quest, returned home riding on a whitehorse, and lived happily ever after in Osmosis Land. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Vol. 54 - Step Up To The Microphone by Newsboys | 02:12:34 | |
We’re stepping right up to the microphone to cover our third Newsboys record, Step Up To The Microphone. This record abounds with musical touchpoints, and we make it our mission to identify as many as humanly possible. It’s also never too early to start planning your Halloween costume, and we’ve got a few solid ideas from this episode. If the truth be known whether this record is a bop or a flop, do you really wanna know? | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Vol. 55 - Mutemath by Mutemath | 02:23:34 | |
We’re breaking free of the Typical as we cover the self-titled, debut record from Mutemath. This is a wishlist record for TJ, and it was picked by our guest, Adrian Hummel. Adrian was a DJ at 89.7 Power FM in DFW, which we mention quite often on the show. He’s also a huge fan and owner of some one-of-a-kind Mutemath memorabilia. Kylan discovered he may have been cursed by a witch, but other than that we had a great time talking Mutemath. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Vol. 56 - Keep Quiet by Sons | 01:56:44 | |
We’ve been getting pretty rambunctious on the show lately so we’re going to try being a little more reserved while we cover Keep Quiet by Sons. It seems the record’s title was somewhat prophetic, and the buzz around it was accordingly hushed. Josh is looking to change that, however, and bring awareness to this overlooked record. Will Kylan and TJ Believe in Something after listening, or will they feel it’s nothing new Under the Sun? | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Vol. 57 - Aaron Newberry of Sons | 01:36:34 | |
We had the pleasure of talking to Aaron Newberry from Sons and many others about his music career. We considered making bingo cards for all the bands we mention in the interview, but it might be easier to keep track of the bands Aaron hasn’t played with. Of course we talk about Sons and their record, Keep Quiet. Aaron’s making music under the name Kid Again, and he’s working on tons of really cool projects these days. We had a wonderful time talking with Aaron about music, composing, and his artistic process. We hope you enjoy our conversation! | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Vol. 58 - What Are You Waiting For? by FM Static | 02:18:33 | |
We’ve got the notion to cover What Are You Waiting For? by FM Static to start the commotion for its twentieth anniversary. This is a wishlist record Josh has been waiting to cover on the show, and he’s sure Kylan and TJ will love it definitely maybe. Would you like to find out how it feels running through the high school hallways of this record twenty years later? Call up your friends, head out to the beach, and play this episode on your first stereo for the optimal listening experience. | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Vol. 59 - Fourth From the Last by The W’s w/Valentine Hellman | 02:21:23 | |
We’re covering Fourth From the Last by The W’s to celebrate its 25th anniversary. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, we’re joined by one of the W’s, Valentine Hellman! Val was a saxophonist and occasional clarinetist in the band. We had such an amazing time with Val hearing first-hand about the early days of the band, all the songs on this record, and more! Why don’t you skid-il-ly-do on over and celebrate a record that’s Fourth From the Last in the alphabet, but first in our hearts. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Vol. 60 - The Great Depression by Blindside | 02:01:18 | |
We might seem a little down based on the record we’re covering today, but it’s actually a wishlist record that we’re covering on its 18th anniversary to celebrate TJ’s birthday! So we are going into The Great Depression but for a joyous occasion. This is our first Blindside record on the show, and we’re excited to hear what these four Swedes have in store for us. It’s no secret where TJ’s landing on this one. Are Kylan and Josh to follow TJ in their assessment, or will they come to rest in their own great depression this time? You could ask us now, or you could listen for yourself to find out. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Vol. 61 - Kyle Laster & Jordan McGee of Sons | 01:34:00 | |
We just can’t seem to keep quiet about Keep Quiet by Sons. We’re joined by Kyle Laster and Jordan McGee from the band to hear more about it. There are a lot of ups and downs regarding this record for them. We loved hearing about this time in their lives, the history of the band, and Keep Quiet’s legacy. This was a special episode for us being able to provide an opportunity for these artists to speak about their music in a way they haven’t been able to before. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Vol. 62 - The Silver Cord by The Classic Crime | 02:40:06 | |
We’re making the Ascent to cover The Silver Cord by The Classic Crime with our friend Ty Maier. It's a long record, but there’s plenty of fun to be had, including a new game from Kylan, concept album musings, and an important PSA on using your local library from Ty. Join us as we cover Everything from The End to The Beginning on The Silver Cord. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Vol. 63 - So Long Ago The Garden by Larry Norman | 01:50:12 | |
Last year we were only visiting a planet with Larry Norman. Now we're journeying back into the past listening to So Long Ago the Garden. This is the second album in his acclaimed trilogy. Will it be the Same Old Story where Larry wows us with the follow up to his landmark 1972 record? Or has he bitten into the forbidden fruit, and we’ll have our spirits baroquen. Meet Us At The Airport so we can Fly, Fly, Fly back to 1973 to catch a connecting flight to So Long Ago The Garden. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Vol. 64 - Last Chance To Breathe by Spoken | 01:52:28 | |
This week The CJN Crew is spoken for as we deep dive into “American Rock Band” Spoken and their 2005 album Last Chance To Breathe. Find out whether this record was the Wind In My Sails, or if Time After Time it left a Bitter Taste in our mouths. If You’re Still Waiting to jump in and listen, remember this is your Last Chance To Breathe. Set Phasers to Rock! Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase! If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Vol. 65 - The Artist In The Ambulance by Thrice | 02:17:06 | |
Late night, mics on, hear the podcast squeal about our thoughts on this record and how we feel. We’re joined by our good friend and guitar wizard, Caleb Rains to discuss The Artist In The Ambulance by Thrice in celebration of its 20th anniversary. We’ve got lots of counting to do trying to keep up with our OC quartet and their crazy time signatures. We attempt all this while trying not to fly too close to the sun whilst staring at it. Don’t tell and we won’t ask where you land on this record. But if you’re curious, you can find out whether we think this record has more to offer than just flashing lights and sound. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Vol. 66 - Nothing Is Sound by Switchfoot | 02:41:04 | |
We’re covering Nothing Is Sound by Switchfoot with Carson McCain for another birthday episode. While it’s not the record’s golden birthday, it is Golden nonetheless. Switchfoot had a tall order to follow up the Beautiful Letdown, and we’re curious to see if they landed amongst the Stars this time. Will the Shadow Prove the Sunshine, or does this record have a Fatal Wound? But most importantly, don’t miss the exciting follow up to Kylan’s acclaimed game of “Switchfootloose”. | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Vol. 67 - Supernatural by DC Talk | 02:23:40 | |
Some things just can’t be explained… but some things such as whether Supernatural by DC Talk is a bop or a flop can be explained. And to help us with our explanation we’re joined by music connoisseur extraordinaire Josh Balogh. This is our third time covering DC Talk, and they’re aching for their first Bop from TJ. This record also contains the genesis of Kylan’s obsession with Sweet, Sweet Bass. Will that be enough for Supernatural to bring home the bops? The truth is out there… | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Vol. 68 - Phenomenon by Thousand Foot Krutch | 02:03:34 | |
Throw up your Rawkfist if you’re feeling it when we drop this episode. We're back with another wishlist record for Josh from our Canadian neighbors in Thousand Foot Krutch. Will nostalgia win over again, or will nu-metal rap/rock have the Last Words? This Is A Call to Break the Silence and let everyone know you move to this Phenomenon. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | WCJN: Homewrecker by Aaron Newberry | 00:37:46 | |
We're opening up the CJN Patreon vault for an extra special episode. Earlier this year, Kylan & Josh covered Aaron Newberry's 2011 EP, Homewrecker, in a patreon-exclusive WCJN episode. Now it's publicly available with full songs for your listening pleasure. Tune your dial to WCJN and dive in! | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Vol. 69 - Southern Weather by The Almost | 02:32:38 | |
You can blame us for everything, but we’re blaming it on this Southern Weather by The Almost. We’re joined by pop-punk-bassist-turned-bluegrass-mandolinist, Tanner Evans, to help us with our assessment. Is Southern Weather Amazing, Because It is, or will it be Dirty And Left Out after our listen? Press play so we can Say This Sooner. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Vol. 70 - The Message by 4HIM | 02:05:51 | |
We welcome Eric McClanahan back to the show for the 4 of us to cover The Message by 4HIM. This is our first time covering 4HIM on the show, and we’re curious what this male quartet has to offer us over a quarter of a century later. We gather All The Evidence We Need to determine whether The Message has what it takes to hit the Center of the Mark, or if it should have stayed in its Sacred Hideaway. Lay It All On The Line and join us for The Greatest Story Ever Told. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Vol. 71 - Zombie EP by The Devil Wears Prada | 01:43:43 | |
Grab your shotguns, chainsaws, and whatever blunt objects you can salvage to survive destruction of biblical proportion. Spooky season is upon us once again, and we have been overwhelmed by a zombie outbreak. We’re joined by our good friend and zombie survival expert, Joe Cutler, to improve our ambitions of beating the odds. Amidst our dire situation, Kylan still had time to pair each song with an accompanying zombie movie for us to watch at our shelter in between fighting off droves of the undead. Now is when you exert all of your energy. Don’t bother screaming. Don’t bother crying. Ignore all hope of mercy. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Vol. 72 - I Am Hollywood by He Is Legend | 02:17:47 | |
Do you think I am pretty? This week the CJN Crew becomes seduced by the 2004 album “I Am Hollywood” by He Is Legend. Originally a Kylan wishlist record, let’s figure out where the other guys land. And of course we need to figure out exactly who IS Hollywood? Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase! | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Vol. 73 - Moontraveler by Aaron Sprinkle w/Aaron Sprinkle & Matthew Schwartz | 02:01:26 | |
We’re joined by Aaron Sprinkle & Matthew Schwartz of Moontraveling Podcast to talk about the record that started it all. Moontraveler is Aaron Sprinkle’s debut solo record, and the namesake of their show. From stowaway basement studios to cold war spies, this record has plenty of stories. We were honored to sit down with two musical greats to cover this record, and we did it All In a Day’s Work. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Vol. 74 - Squint by Steve Taylor | 01:59:26 | |
The time has finally come for us to cover Steve Taylor properly on the show. He’s come up many times before so we’re diving into his 1993 record, Squint, in honor of its 30th anniversary. Will we cross The Finish Line with both hands raised, or will we too buckle under these Curses? We spent some time on The Moshing Floor, and we’re ready for that old-time Easy Listening. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Vol. 75 - Engine of a Million Plots by Five Iron Frenzy | 02:12:58 | |
Happy Five Iron Frenzy day! To celebrate, we’re covering Engine of a Million Plots in conjunction with its 10th anniversary. This is a big record for Josh & TJ, but what will our resident Ska Miser think? Regardless of the outcome we’ve agreed to let Blizzards be Blizzards and Bygones be Bygones. Are we cool? Laser beams. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Vol. 76 - Mike Almquist | 02:03:14 | |
We sat down with Mike Almquist, longtime manager of mewithoutYou, to discuss everything mwY. We get behind the scenes on their songwriting process, running the business side of things, and more. If you’re a mewithoutYou fan like all of us, you’re going to love all the insight Mike shares. | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Vol. 77 - Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand by Relient K | 01:53:55 | |
‘Tis the season for Christmas Jams Now! We’re covering Relient K’s first Christmas record in its original form. RK’s Let It Snow, Baby… is a classic at this point, but how does this version hold up? Halls have been decked, hands have been bruised, and we have our answers. Bring some figgy pudding and evif nedlog sgnir as we drive Santa around the world in just one night. | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | 2023 Wrap-Up | 01:34:04 | |
It’s time for our 2nd annual wrap-up! 2023 has been a huge year for us, and we took the chance to look back on some of the highlights. We ranked our 5 favorite and least favorite records we covered this year, discussed some of our favorite moments, and awarded CJN Record of the Decade. | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Vol. 78 - Farewell Old Friends by Bleach w/Davy Baysinger (Part 1) | 00:47:24 | |
It's our first episode of 2024, and we must say Farewell Old Friends... is the record we're covering. We're joined by Davy Baysinger of Bleach to discuss their final record, Farewell Old Friends! We guarantee our conversation with him is Good As Gold. But it's Gonna Take Some Time, which is why we split the episode into two parts. This episode is our mini-interview and introduction to the record. Look for Part 2 where we cover Farewell Old Friends track-by-track with Davy. We trust you'll find Part 1 Sufficient until then. | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Vol. 78 - Farewell Old Friends by Bleach w/Davy Baysinger (Part 2) | 02:14:47 | |
We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Davy Baysinger. This time we're going through Farewell Old Friends track-by-track. If you're concerned by that task and the Weight of It All, fret not. Davy Took It By the Hand, and led us through the ins and outs of each song. Be sure to go To The Top and catch Part 1 of our conversation with Davy if you haven't already. | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Vol. 79 - It's Hard To Find A Friend by Pedro The Lion | 02:36:47 | |
It’s hard to find a friend, but fortunately, we found the perfect one for this episode. Ben Sooy is the frontman of Denver emo band A Place For Owls, and he’s quite the David Bazan scholar. Ditch your '87 Trans Am and join us for a slowcore ride through the debut full-length record from Pedro the Lion. | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Vol. 80 - Thin Skin And An Open Heart by Pacifico w/Matthew Schwartz | 02:08:33 | |
Let's Back Track Back to 2009 as the guys are joined by Matthew Schwartz to talk about the Pacifico album Thin Skin And An Open Heart. Friends & Lovers and Elliotts, let's get into it and Shine On. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Email: churchjamsnowpodcast@gmail.com IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Vol. 81 - The Weak's End by Emery w/Devin Shelton | 02:13:50 | |
I never thought that you could say these words. Is this really happening that The Weak's End is turning 20 years old? It most certainly is. Fortunately, we're joined by Devin Shelton from Emery to help us process all the feelings surrounding such a monumental event. We could write a thousand pages about this record, but we recorded a podcast instead. Lend an ear, and let the Walls have their say. | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Bop 10: Emery | 01:04:17 | |
Welcome to the first installment of Bop 10. This is a new episode format where we list our top 10 songs for a particular artist. For our debut episode we’re going through our top 10 favorite Emery songs, and we’ll determine our collective CJN Bop 10. We want to know your top 10 Emery songs as well! | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Vol. 82 - Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime | 01:46:05 | |
This week we’re joined by Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime! We cover all things Classic Crime from what songwriting and recording looks like now to what the future holds for the band. Matt’s a deep thinker, and we even get into some metaphysical aspects that you know TJ was all too happy to discuss. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Bop 10: Anberlin | 01:02:41 | |
We’re back with another Bop 10 going through the vast catalog of Anberlin. We all brought our lists, but one of us had something else up their sleeve. We didn’t think a simple top 10 episode could have a twist, but we were wrong. We want to know your top 10 Anberlin songs as well! | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Vol. 83 - Crashings by Falling Up | 02:10:38 | |
Kiss those lonely tears you shed goodbye because we’re covering Crashings by Falling Up for its 20th anniversary. We all have somewhat limited exposure to this beloved band. Will we be Falling In Love with Falling Up, or will our takes leave fans with a Broken Heart? All we can say is that things Escalates fairly quickly as we count the number of tears and hearts on this record. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Vol. 84 - Starflyer 59 (Silver) by Starflyer 59 | 02:05:02 | |
The time has finally come for us to cover Starflyer 59 on the show. It’s the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut record, colloquially known as “Silver”. SF59 is one of Josh’s favorite bands, but Kylan and TJ aren’t as familiar. Will we feel that Happy Days Are Here Again, or will we send this record to The Dungeon? | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Vol. 85 - Everything Starts Where It Ends by Lovedrug | 02:08:50 | |
We’re back with another Lovedrug episode for your annual reminder to get your car inspected. This time we’re covering their second record, Everything Starts Where It Ends. Last year, Kylan proclaimed this as one of his top 10 records of all time. Will it still be Pushing The Shine for him after we dig into it? We might be Castling, Thieving, Dancing, or all three at the same time. Just remember, everything starts… | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Vol. 86 - Drawing Black Lines by Project 86 | 02:29:36 | |
We’ll take you to a place where Chimes are ringin’ on this special episode and the record we’re bringin’. It’s our 86th volume, and you, dear listener, voted for us to cover Drawing Black Lines by Project 86. Josh has been waiting to cover P86 on the show, but will Kylan & TJ approach them with an Open Hand? Join us for a toast to our former selves as we search and strain and drink and stagger through Drawing Black Lines. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Bop 10: Switchfoot | 01:13:41 | |
We’re going Back to the Beginning Again of Switchfoot’s almost thirty-year career and picking our top 10 songs from their catalog. There are a few Dark Horses in our lists, and we Only Hope that you aren’t too beautifully letdown by our selections. We Dare You To Move those fingers and send us your top 10 Switchfoot songs to add to our official Bop 10. | |||
