Inside the tour van - with Jeremiah’s Grotto cover art

Inside the tour van - with Jeremiah’s Grotto

Inside the tour van - with Jeremiah’s Grotto

By: Jeremiah’s Grotto
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Welcome to ’Inside the tour van’ - with Jeremiah’s Grotto, where the glamour of rockstar life gets a reality check. Hosted by bandmates David Rutledge, Ben Collins, and Chris Siegle, this podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey through the highs and lows of being in an indie rock band. From the raw energy of live performances to the less glamorous nights sleeping in vans, we share the untold stories behind the music of Jeremiahs Grotto. Expect a mix of laughter, candid tales, and insights into the friendships and experiences that shaped our sound. Perfect for music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians, and anyone who loves a good story about the power of dreams and the art of making music. Join us as we relive the adventure that has been Jeremiahs GrottoCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Music
Episodes
  • Inside the music - Peace of mind
    Aug 11 2025

    Closing Out Through It All In this episode, we revisit the final song written for Jeremiah’s Grotto’s Through It All album—Peace of Mind. From its last-minute creation before heading into the studio to the “underwater” vocal experiments, we unpack how a simple three-chord idea became one of our favorite tracks to play. We share stories about its first shaky live debut, the moments it truly clicked on stage, and the deeper meaning behind its short but heartfelt lyrics.

    And as a bonus—we unveil a brand-new AI reimagining of Peace of Mind, blending past and present in a way we never could have imagined back in the day. It’s nostalgia, storytelling, and a little bit of future tech all in one.

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    31 mins
  • Microwaved Chip Bags, Boys Ranches, and Forgetting more than we remember
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode of the Jeremiah’s Grotto podcast, we spiral back through the glory days of microwaved chip bags, empty venues, Club 412 confusion, Gypsy’s house, and the sacred dollar menu. It’s a wild ride through memory lane—Texas style. 🌵

    If you’ve ever slept on a church pew or played for a door guy who’d rather be at Jimmy Eat World… this one’s for you.

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    1 min
  • Mark, now that we've had time to think about it, we are ready to sign!
    Jun 23 2025

    In this episode, we share the story of playing the iconic Knitting Factory in Hollywood—easily one of the nicest venues we ever stepped foot in. Great sound, real green room, good food... it actually felt like we belonged on a real tour.

    While we were there, we met Mark Wolfson from Playtone Records (yes, the label from That Thing You Do), who showed genuine interest in what we were doing. He even gave us his card and set up a follow-up showcase. Around the same time, we also played for Drive-Thru Records in a rented rehearsal space… which didn’t go quite as well.

    It was a moment where everything felt possible—and we learned just how wild, unpredictable, and exhausting the chase for a record deal could really be.

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    24 mins
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