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A podcast celebrating the songs that changed the world.Join ARIA award-winning musician Josh Pyke and AWG award-winning comedian Cameron James as they deep dive into the tracks that dominated airwaves, defined generations, and briefly united the masses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MIK Made hosts Pump up the Jams, a music show with 14 episodes published.
On this week’s Pump Up the Jams, we break down The Cranberries’ classic “Linger.” From Dolores O’Riordan’s unmistakable vocal to the swirling strings and the song’s roots in a teenage love story, we dig into how this tra
In Part 2 of our deep dive, Josh and Cam are joined by the incomparable Missy Higgins to chat about the making of Scar. Missy opens up about the song’s origins, the whirlwind of success that followed, and what it feels l
This week on Pump Up the Jams, Josh and Cam dive deep into Missy Higgins’ breakout hit Scar. From its raw honesty and soaring hooks to the way it captured a generation of Aussie listeners, we unpack what makes this song
In this special Part B, Josh and Cam are joined by the brilliant songwriter Sally Seltman, the mind behind Feist’s 1234. Sally shares the story of how the song came to life, from its first spark to becoming one of the mo
Josh and Cam dive into Feist’s endlessly catchy 1234, the earworm that went from indie darling to global smash thanks to an iPod Nano ad and the songwriting magic of Sally Seltman. They break down the song’s deceptively
In this very special B-Side, Josh Pyke and Cameron James sit down with Australia’s favourite cultural prankster and storyteller, John Safran. Before his TV and radio antics, John was the frontman of Melbourne indie band
In this very special B-Side, Josh Pyke and Cameron James sit down with Australia’s favourite cultural prankster and storyteller, John Safran. Before his TV and radio antics, John was the frontman of Melbourne indie band
They were too sexy for Milan, New York, and your expectations—now they’re on Jump Up The Jams. In Part 2, Cam and Josh sit down with Right Said Fred themselves, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass for the wild, shirtless
They were too sexy for Milan, New York, and your expectations—now they’re on Jump Up The Jams. In Part 2, Cam and Josh sit down with Right Said Fred themselves, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass for the wild, shirtless
What do a shirtless runway strut, an accidental pop hook, and early ’90s British irony all have in common? Right Said Fred’s Too Sexy, of course. In this episode, Cam and Josh dive headfirst into the unapologetic boldnes
What do a shirtless runway strut, an accidental pop hook, and early ’90s British irony all have in common? Right Said Fred’s Too Sexy, of course. In this episode, Cam and Josh dive headfirst into the unapologetic boldnes
Kav Temperley, frontman of Eskimo Joe, joins us to unpack the unlikely spark behind one of Australia’s most iconic rock anthems. From a solo bathroom moment with red wine in hand to the heart of WA’s shadowy alt-rock sce
Kav Temperley, frontman of Eskimo Joe, joins us to unpack the unlikely spark behind one of Australia’s most iconic rock anthems. From a solo bathroom moment with red wine in hand to the heart of WA’s shadowy alt-rock sce
You never know when inspiration’s going to hit. For Western Australia’s chart-topping rock band Eskimo Joe, a visit to the loo with a vino rouge was frontman Kavyen Temper’s lightning strike. In this episode, we dive int
You never know when inspiration’s going to hit. For Western Australia’s chart-topping rock band Eskimo Joe, a visit to the loo with a vino rouge was frontman Kavyen Temper’s lightning strike. In this episode, we dive int
The Russian pop duo that was "runnin’ through our heads" in the early 2000s has a dark side… In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of All The Things She Said: from Lena Katina and Julia Volkova’s start in a child
The Russian pop duo that was "runnin’ through our heads" in the early 2000s has a dark side… In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of All The Things She Said: from Lena Katina and Julia Volkova’s start in a child
What do a murder in the woods, an ACDC T-shirt, and an acid trip have to do with one of the most iconic anthems of the 2000s? In this episode, we break down the story behind Teenage Dirtbag: from a real-life crime that s
What do a murder in the woods, an ACDC T-shirt, and an acid trip have to do with one of the most iconic anthems of the 2000s? In this episode, we break down the story behind Teenage Dirtbag: from a real-life crime that s
Brendan B. Brown, frontman of Wheatus, joins us for a raw and thoughtful conversation about the story behind Teenage Dirtbag. From his time at a strict boarding school to growing up in a town haunted by violence and fear
Missy Higgins
1 appearance on this show
John Safran
satirist, documentary maker, journalist, and author · Melbourne writer and filmmaker
2 appearances on this show
Cam
Budtender · Ounce of Hope
1 appearance on this show
Brendan B Brown
Wheatus
1 appearance on this show
Brendan B. Brown
Wheatus
1 appearance on this show
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