Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

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Ep. 112 - My Top 10 Power Ballads

Before grunge took over the world, there was a time when soaring guitar solos, enormous choruses, and a whole lot of heartbreak ruled our Walkmans. This week on Waterpro

Oct 16
1 h 03 min

Ep. 111 - I'm a fan of Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond on Waterproof Records?! Yep. This is happening. In my first solo episode in six months, I’m stepping outside the usual world of 90s alternative and grunge t

Oct 3
54 min

Ep. 110 - Craig Wedren and Adam Wade from Shudder to Think

Craig Wedren and Adam Wade of the legendary Shudder to Think join me on Waterproof Records! We talk about the band’s return to making new music, their new EP Who Sent Yo

Sep 18
1 h 18 min

Ep. 109 - Scott Hackwith from Dig

Dig frontman Scott Hackwith joins me to trace the band’s journey from the early ’90s Los Angeles music scene and the MTV success of “Believe” to their long-awaited new al

Aug 28
59 min

Ep. 108 - Kira Roessler from Black Flag / dos

Kira Roessler joins me to trace a remarkable musical journey—from discovering Billie Holiday and witnessing the birth of the Los Angeles punk scene to playing bass with B

Aug 14
1 h 03 min

Ep. 107 - Petey USA

This week on Waterproof Records Podcast, Petey USA joins me to talk about his journey as a musician and songwriter—and how his viral absurdist comedy introduced his work

Jul 31
1 h 07 min

Ep. 106 - Cheekface

This week, Greg Katz, Mark "Echo" Edwards, and Mandy Tannen of the L.A. band Cheekface join me for a conversation about how they came together, embracing creativity witho

Jul 10
1 h 17 min

Ep. 105 - Mark Hennessy from Paw

On this episode of Waterproof Records, I sit down with Mark Hennessy, the voice of Paw, an underrated band to emerge in the '90s from Lawrence, Kansas with their own spec

Jun 26
39 min

Ep. 104 - Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls

For nearly 40 years, Greg Attonito and The Bouncing Souls have been one of punk rock's most beloved and enduring bands. In this episode of Waterproof Records, Greg join

Jun 5
56 min

Ep. 103 - David Glass from Christian Death

In this episode of the Waterproof Records podcast, I sit down with drummer David Glass of Christian Death to talk about the legacy of one of the most influential and cont

May 22
1 h 08 min

Ep. 102 - Five Eight with Patrick Ferguson and Marc Pilvinsky

This episode of Waterproof Records lands on the perfect date: 5/8… which means it’s only right that I sit down with Five Eight, a staple of the Georgia indie rock scene.

May 8
1 h 24 min

Ep. 101 - Return of the Mac (Glocky)

In this episode of the Waterproof Records podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented Zach MacLachlan (aka Mac Glocky)—the mind behind those viral “what if this song

Apr 24
1 h 02 min

Ep. 100 - Aaron "P-Nut" Wills from 311

Episode 100… I still can’t believe I’m saying that. From the very beginning of Waterproof Records to right now—whether you’ve been here since day one or you’re just tuni

Apr 10
1 h 27 min

Ep. 99 - Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

Episode 99 is here… and this one means everything. After 99 episodes, the new home studio is finally dialed in—and it feels like the perfect moment to sit back, relax, a

Mar 27
49 min

Ep. 98 - My 90s B-Side Mixtape Vol. 1

Remember when making a mixtape meant something? You didn’t just throw songs together — you crafted a vibe. You built a story. And if you were like me, you probably spent

Mar 13
44 min

Ep. 97 - Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power

Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power is one of those albums that didn’t just play in the background of my teenage years — it hit me square in the chest. Released on Februar

Feb 27
59 min

Ep. 96 - The The - Dusk

How did it take me 96 episodes to finally talk about Dusk by The The?! This album has lived in my heart since I was a teenager, and revisiting it now hit me in a totally

Feb 13
53 min

Ep. 95 - Two Feet / Bill Dess

On this episode of Waterproof Records, I sit down with the artist known as Two Feet (Bill Dess) for an intimate, honest, and deeply human conversation. Recorded back at

Jan 23
1 h 03 min

Ep. 94 - My Top 10 Albums of 2025

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. In this episode of Waterproof Records, I’m kicking things off by reflecting on time, age, and how music continues to meet us exactly w

Jan 9
59 min

Ep. 93 - Jacob's Christmas Mixtape

Merry Christmas — and welcome to a special holiday episode of Waterproof Records. Whether you’re listening on Christmas Day, sneaking away from family chaos with earbuds

Dec 25 2025
49 min

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What listeners say

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Every time I listen to this podcast it feels like talking about music and memories with a friend. It’s refreshing just to hear about someone’s love of music without them having to show how much they know about music. Thank you for making this talking about music with a friend type podcast.

Lindstopia · May 2024

Jacob takes you on journey filled with facts and personal reflections on his experiences with music. He has such a genuine approach that a true fan of music has.

halo1313 · Oct 2022

Jacob’s energy is awesome! I only listen to a handful of podcasts but I’m super glad I came across this one after finding him on tiktok. He has an incredible way of reviewing an album in a way that’s both historically accurate and anecdotally compelling. I swear I learn something new about bands I thought I knew everything about after each episode. Keep ‘em comin!

don'tforgetaboutCarly · Aug 2022

Jacob Givens is a huge inspiration. He’s never afraid to speak with an open heart and with caring passion about his favorite music. It’s so refreshing to listen to a podcast by someone who loves and cares about 90s music as much, it seems, as I do without ever covering up his enthusiasm and joy with jaded cynicism or sarcasm (i.e.: “Songs That Explain the 90s” - ugh). Jacob’s episode on Tori Amos was beautiful. I love that he’s incorporating more interviews with musicians that came up in the 90s or are currently supporting bands that blew up then. I feel like the sky is the limit for this podcast. If you were bowled over by Sonic Youth’s “Dirty” and ever cried after a break-up while listening to The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mayonaise,” this podcast is for you.

CorvidBeak · Mar 2022

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