001 | The Arkells' Max Kerman is somewhat into PODCASTS
In episode 001(!), Max Kerman of Hamilton, Ontario band, The Arkells, sits down with Bryan to talk about being somewhat (read: very) into podcasts. The guys discuss Max’s own podcast, Mike on Much, his podcasting philosophy, favourite pods, juggling the roles of musician and podcast producer and the pros and cons of talking about Pete Yorn’s handsomeness with Pete Yorn.
Episode Rundown:
:37 Bryan remembers how he discovered The Arkells
2:27 Max talks about working on his podcast, Mike on Much
4:14 The origins of Mike on Much
8:23 The influence of sports shows on the vibe of Mike on Much
10:36 Personal podcasting philosophies, the importance of patience, letting things evolve and self –criticism
12:12 How Max got into podcasting
13:40 Max’s favourite podcasts
17:28 What the rest of the Arkells are listening to
19:19 How Max podcasts from the road
22:45 Max’s relationship to the business side of creativity
27:38 Max’s experience as an artist and how it influences his role as podcast producer
28:44 Pete Yorn didn’t love Max’s question
30:48 The new Arkells album, summer plans and what’s coming up for the band
Topics Discussed:
Atlas Obscura (David Plotz is CEO)
