Pump up the Jams

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.

Pump up the Jams is a music podcast hosted by MIK Made, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MIK Made hosts Pump up the Jams, a music show with 14 episodes published.

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  Linger – The Cranberries

  Sep 16, 202546 minS0

  <p>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 track became one of the defining moments of ’90s alternative rock. </p><br><p>We talk about the band’s rise from Limerick, the emotion that made Linger resonate so deeply, and why it still holds a place in pop culture today.</p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  In Conversation with Missy Higgins: The Story Behind Scar

  Sep 8, 202537 minS0

  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 like to see Scar resonate decades later. It’s a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation with one of Australia’s most loved artists.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  Breaking Down a Classic: Missy Higgins’ Scar

  Sep 3, 202551 minS0

  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 such a timeless anthem. Expect stories, laughs, and a fresh listen to one of Australia’s most iconic tracks.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  1234 Part B with Sally Seltman

  Aug 25, 202543 minS0

  <p>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 most iconic indie-pop tracks of the 2000s. </p><br><p>She talks about the art of collaboration, the unexpected journey from her piano to global charts, and even performs a stunning live rendition of 1234.</p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  1234 Reasons This Song Slaps

  Aug 19, 202541 minS0

  <p>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 simple hook, its emotional punch, and how it quietly shaped a whole era of indie pop. Is this the most wholesome banger of the 2000s, or just a very stylish way to count to four?</p><br><p>Credits: Hosts: Cameron James & Josh Pyke </p><p>EP/Producer: Amelia Navascues </p><p>Engineer: James Bow-Whiting Designer: </p><p>Emilie Carmona </p><br>...

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