Episodes
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Sean Nelson chats with Jacob Slichter, drummer of Semisonic, about how the band landed a mega-hit with 'Closing Time.' They discuss the implications of that fame, the state of the music industry, Jacob's books, Semisonic's recent tour, and what it really means to be a 'one-hit wonder.’
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Sean Nelson talks with DC Pierson, best known from the improv group Derrick Comedy, about his myriad of careers as a commercial actor, novelist, and comedian. They discuss the realities of being a polymath, the joy of making “Mystery Team,” and how to define your identity as a creative person.
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Sean Nelson chats with Tony Award-winning actress Lena Hall about her journey from Broadway star to Hollywood actress to rock singer. They discuss the role of rock in musical theatre, the ubiquity of auto-tune, her one-woman show, and the album she’s waiting for the ‘right moment’ to release.
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Sean Nelson sits down with John Hodgman, best known as ‘PC’ from Apple’s Get a Mac campaign, to discuss his eclectic career—from literary agent to best-selling author and Daily Show ‘resident expert.’ They dive into the rise of nerd culture, 90s cynicism, and why our dreams for Silicon Valley now feel naive. Hodgman also shares what it’s like to be ‘visually famous’ and how it feels when that fame fades.
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Sean Nelson sits down with Adam Duritz, the iconic voice behind Counting Crows, for an unfiltered conversation about the band’s evolution, meteoric rise to fame, and navigating their ‘uncool’ years before reclaiming their spot in music history. From Joni Mitchell to music criticism, mental health, and the curious world of band t-shirts, this episode is packed with candid insights and unexpected revelations.
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Premieres Sept 23 on Nebula. Everywhere September 30.
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The Wonder of It All is a podcast about the blessings and curses of success. Sean Nelson, former lead singer of Harvey Danger, interviews artists (musicians, filmmakers, TV creators, actors, writers, etc.) about the ways their lives and careers were shaped by a conspicuous breakthrough, and how the experience changed their lives and careers for good and ill. The conversations aim for candid discussion of the way guests reacted to the opportunities and limitations afforded by their successes, and how—and if—they’ve made peace with the long shadow cast by good fortune.
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