John Mayer's First Podcast

My buddy, Grammy winning musician and mood philosopher John Mayer came by the bunker for his first podcast interview ever. We discussed the similarities between music and comedy, our dogs, the blues, The Dead, hating haters, his new line of @PRSguitars and his upcoming world tour. It all winds up nicely when John grabs my acoustic and accompanies our “Roast In Peace” of a billionaire who died while getting his penis enlarged. Life is hard. We’re getting through it together.
Additional material by Kevin Schini, Ed Larson
Theme song by Kii Arens

[@jesselucero4581]

I want John to go on Rogan’s podcast so bad

[@JPel1973]

Agree........that would be great...

[@DroneCorpse]

ya? what next infowars? fuck that.

[@gdawgs101]

@@DroneCorpse Yeah that's a horrible comparison. Joe has the biggest podcast in the world...

[@arthurias7693]

@@DroneCorpse wow what an original and brave critique. why pick on low hanging fruit? who spends that much time being bitter and hating instead of creating something.

[@MaynardOwns]

Yeah Joe assuming he does some research can really do a decent job picking John's brain

[@tommyrichards8449]

JM has got an insane level of articulation. Love listening both his music and interviews.

[@kusuma.kusuma]

He does. Dude is very smart.

[@akathehnic]

Big John Meyers fan?

[@iamthebetty2451]

Yes

[@user-rk7gp5kt5q]

next step.. John on JRE

[@kusuma.kusuma]

Would love to see this. Get em both high and talk about aliens lol

[@jakeneugent7304]

+1

[@ellenveerle8134]

oh yess! ♥

[@spare7400]

agreed...Joe actually asks some good questions unlike this BS where theyre talking about fucking cats half the fucking time...

[@CorbCorbin]

Surprised he hasn’t. Gary Clark Jr., Sturgil Simpson, among other older guys, like Hetfield, Maynard, Rollins, even Paul fuckin’ Stanley😀, have all been on Rogan.

[@wrestleshute]

"unemployed gatekeepers to nothing" JM is damn great on guitar, and a very good songwriter. this line has taken him to another level. Much respect, John. Much respect.

[@Invertedworldx]

I just love John, a best friend I'll never meet...

[@narutoenzo]

John Mayer king of metaphors This was really great John was born for a lot of things but being in podcasts is definitely also one of them.

[@jamesdacus7367]

dude john is funnier than most comedians if not nearly all. or maybe his humor just appeals to me

[@coreyjohnston4673]

I agree

[@conbaz106]

My cat died yesterday. I'm only 20 minutes into this, but it's helping a lot, so thanks

[@zeroman614]

I hope the first 8 times were easier.

[@Mr.SeymourButts]

2 yrs late but keep your head up, things will get better bud

[@Rye-Ann]

Nah, John. I want a whole record (please).

[@Frankthe2121]

John is a genuinely great guy! I love this podcast. It was funny, whole hearted, and a great vibe. Thank you for this!

[@fransiskadevara908]

i swear i could just listen to his voice 24/7, i mean, it's so calming, both singing and talking voice. damn.

[@magicmike7198]

Obviously, John is on another level of the human psyche. The ideas, the thought, the articulation of the phrasing, the images evoked, the musical talent, the intelligence, the intellectual improvisation... He is on the same level as Robin Williams or other Bob Dylan and Mozart. A sort of hyperactivity of improvised intelligence.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

You’re not wrong.

[@ricardoscebba]

It’s the magic of GD that has evolved him imho

[@skizCustoms]

John Mayer is the man.

[@jbonillaguitar]

20:45 John doesn't have bad moods, only current moods

[@elisejacobson5552]

This is a great and sooo brief look into John Mayer. His analogies are spot on with bull's eye precision. What a storyteller and a sentimental soul. Truly reflective of his work and his life. As I've seen him live and listened to many an interview, I continue to hear passion, kindness, humor and sincerity. Great job Jeff!! Your true friendship shines brightly with this one! I hope you both can find the time to do this again and again!

[@lisaverbosky4967]

John Mayer, high school student or undercover cop?

[@jacobanderson2285]

John is amazing with Dead and Company seen em twice both times melted my face

[@chillingguy8386]

Jacob Anderson did they talk Dead and company in this ?

[@michaelrussek154]

I’m the same age as John. When he was emerging on the scene in the early 2000’s I looked at him as a teenager heart throb that would be a flash in the pan. Man I have come accustomed to love this guy. He is so chill…just himself being who he wants to be. I enjoy listening to John talk and expand on life almost as much as listening to his guitar skills. The dude is a complete package of Artist, Philosopher and friend to share a beer with. John you gained me as a fan later in life and apologize I didn’t give credit to you earlier when we were younger. I think you will go down as one of the best guitar players of all time when the next generation looks back one day.

[@srulifriedman2957]

absolutely john should have a musical podcast! i would kill to have that hearing him spectacularly articulate the meaning of a song and then play it good heavens start a petition

[@mwash3663]

Best interview with John I have ever heard or watched. Thank you.

[@sirsnowz8334]

I feel like he's the most human now that he has ever been

[@richardharris6058]

Sir Snowz he is fooling you! Still super pretentious

[@ayaankhan2717]

Channel Islands it is definitely interesting to observe this sudden cliche of “I was a dick but now I’m a great person” but everyone that speaks of their experience meeting him usually have nothing but positive things to say. Joe Rogan himself said he dislikes johns music but thinks he’s a very kind person. So while I do think this change is genuine, I’m still skeptical.

[@chasecardiff7741]

@@ayaankhan2717 Where did Rogan say he didn't like his music?

[@IncompleteStrangers]

I clearly don’t know him, but from what I’ve seen and understand from his story… he’s had a lot of humbling experiences since 2010. Which has done him well. I believe he’s an incredibly nice guy who’s said some douchey stuff. But hey, everyone’s been there.

[@stratdx]

I’m so glad these two are friends.

[@foodtastesgood8579]

The "I forgot better shit than you ever thought of" lyric is Kanye West*

[@seanbean4682]

I definitely played over albums ignoring what was actually there. Also John Mayer hits the nail on the head with Instagram guitarists, they never focus on playing with other people. You won't hear metal guitarists ever say that.

[@Brady_Family]

Jeff I found your podcast through Your Mom's House podcast! Please post all the episodes you talked about on there so I can binge watch them!

[@heathturner1749]

Yes! This!

[@ADM598]

Same.

[@akathehnic]

@@FJBF1998 u got the cool beans song from hot rod stuck in my head thanks

[@FJBF1998]

@@akathehnic Good lol. Unfortunately not a lot of people get the reference.

[@Aname0w]

This was so endearing. I also love how low budget it is, somehow it made it all feel a little more real and authentic.

[@Toniwoodleigh]

he's hot

[@joe3556]

That's the most interesting conversation on dogs I've ever heard

[@ananyabhardwaj8578]

Mayer doesn't do interviews anymore, and when he does, doesn't show himself in best light. This was great though, he came across as awesome as he probably is. Love it

[@akathehnic]

John Meyers doesn't write his own songs

[@scrambledreflex]

I love John! I literally bought his first LIVE album at Toys R Us ....LOL. That's how I found him. My mom said you can pick one CD and he looked talented from the cover and wow.....13 years later who knew how he would evolve into such a mutable, flowing, artist who I feel has musical talent under the belt and is finally getting his chance to let his personality raw-ly, shine thru! John I use to have a pillow of you in my teenage years LOL! wow.... if you see this comment plz like it!

[@AyuniShaari]

One year after.... your comment made my day!

[@b.r3228]

Wow, did not expect to see John Mayer on the pod. Keep up the great work! Big fan of you and will need your podcast to get me through the long days. BTW you look like Stone Cold Steve Austism.

[@JosephPembroke]

w

[@joserubio6785]

😂

[@tomscullin]

The lyric John quoted in the beginning was Kanye not jay z.

[@mybrotherjudybeats6207]

Came to say the same thing

[@roidrage11]

Looks like they're in the basement of a southern baptist church

[@MaTTheWish]

Ha. you got me on that one.

[@TheJudeJane]

This podcast really lifted my spirits. Jeff and John are so genuine, and I felt as if I was sitting around the table with them.

[@JPel1973]

Great podcast! Love listening to Mayer and Jeff banter!

[@dailybaglimit]

“I spell out I’m John Mayer with my tongue” oh man hat had me dying through a smartphone just hearing the story. 😝

[@spencdott]

Damn, John Mayer a cool ass dude.

[@thomasgwilliams7957]

Great podcast! Please see if you can increase the volume. I listen at work and it was hard to hear sometimes with the background noise. Big head! Priceless!

[@Thrujenniseye]

John, you need to start your own podcast for your fans! You always speak words of wisdom. Don’t give up your comedic dreams

[@joemommasvids]

Wow, you are gorgeous!

[@akathehnic]

He uses lots of words but doesn't say much. Lol big John Meyers fan btw

[@Rls_0523]

I was waiting for Mayer to say "Your body is a wonderland" when Ross asked if he's ever written a dog song

[@jordanpruitt6127]

Jesus. I listened to this first. Seeing it makes me love it more.

[@eriksonbeermeister246]

Hell yeah Jeff. Great podcast can't wait for more! You have a real lax setup and I love to see you guys really chill.

[@Idocracy789]

I just saw Jeff on YMH and just listened to a vid of John recording a solo. And now here I stumble upon this. Sweeeeeet

[@damirmilanovic3043]

greatest think is to play right note in the right moment, john do that and he do that in his way and it is always beautiful

[@Nayops23]

John Mayer is the OG❗️👏🏼

[@WesleyThibodeau]

Jeff is great as a podcast host, this conversation feels normal and the best part of podcasting imho.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

This just popped up on my KZbin feed today; What a treat! New subscriber. Big fan of both Jeff and John.

[@colerees3965]

I thought John wasn't making eye contact for the first 10 minutes, but I think it's just fish-eye lens

[@paulppetersson]

I want a record!!! I'll binge listen to it for weeks at a time!!! Don't worry about me ever getting tired of your songs

[@AwesomeCat2012]

Right! Put the record on and let it play on repeat!

[@markwaltersmedia6956]

Jeff this was a genuinely great podcast! You're great at letting the conversation flow without an agenda. Keep it up man!

[@doodahman2995]

John, tell Bobby to do weather report suite this summer with DnC.

[@nickapalooza861]

This guy knows what is ☝

[@Elithia.m]

16:36 him talking about Moose looking at the stars was soooo cute 🥺😢❤️🐾

[@Scottnycbedbuginspectorscom]

Your holding it down well. THANK YOU!!!

[@JessIca-lf1kp]

Good luck on your tour John.

[@GoodfellaSoprano]

This is so awesome and carefree. Dont change anything. Very cool. Feels like Im chilling with yall.

[@michaelyork4554]

My Dog used to play fetch with me, he would put the stick down, back away and dare Me to go for it. I miss that dog.

[@NoNameForThisGuy]

When I started paying attention to Jeff Ross about 10 years ago I never would have thought people would be requesting dead tunes on his KZbin comments.

[@johnpena4504]

John Mayer and Jeff Ross . Greatly unexpected combo . Glad this happened.

[@maxonthetrack]

this conversation is where it’s at for me

[@jeffgoldblum474]

Your podcast is a hidden gem, I never doubted you were a genuine guy behind all the roast master stuff. Keep killing it friend :) btw I'm not trashing the roasting I'm a big fan lol

[@darkyolks]

Love the one camera with wide angle. Has a relaxing feeling.

[@RyanHoguePassiveIncome]

(1:09:15) I laughed my ass off during Roast In Piece 😂

[@tHeXeKuter]

41:16 this is WILDLY profound on john's part. exactly the reason our culture is so embarrassing right now

[@bgold9]

Alright John, now it’s time to hop on JRE. Let’s make it happen

[@DroneCorpse]

fuck rogan and fuck his lunkhead fanbase.

[@Brady_Family]

Hey Sid fuck you too

[@bellavita3097]

I love this JM is so on his game, clean sober and on it. Getting better with age. Ha JR dog keeps trying to get a pet or two from John, nope, I'm the same way. Dogs have oil on their skin, can't play with oil on your fingers.

[@crilf5830]

I never understood the negative connotation of saying “dirty dog” or “ he’s such a dog”. I’m a dog fan and always love them. They tend to be so gregarious and loyal. Ready to please and be loved as well. Sometimes I can’t say the same for my cats.

[@tommygiii4920]

Yes! Finally John does a podcast! Haven’t even listened yet but I know I’ll love it.

[@thezzach]

22:00 -23:00+😳😮🤩 23:11 gosh I needed to hear that 33:07 Jeff’s magic nights 🤩🤩🤩 43:30 Jeff would give John notes on standup. 48:02 John won’t do standup because he respects those who do it too much. 1:06:30 great comedy advice from John !? 1:12:00 doing my act to a digital timer

[@jaimel2037]

If only Malsteem was at that podcast “less is more?, no, more is more” mic drop…😂

[@RyanAnthony1987]

Great podcast. Think you can upgrade the children’s Karaoke Mics though.

[@johnhendricks1998]

I keep remembering John Mayer in killer mutant beaver.

[@whapup]

John Hendricks l

[@jgamble5977]

Omg little did John know he would write doggies in a pool 2 years later

[@Theohybrid]

Love how aware John Mayer's of in the internet.

[@andreamariaszenti7337]

”Long way to get that story.... ” :D ha ha..ha... Love you, John!

[@msloyde]

Love to hear more of these!

[@genericusername4883]

27:10 and that's how neon was born

[@akathehnic]

Your body is a wonderland was written about a guy

[@rensanchez422]

He also made the song when he was 19

[@MarcusBGoode]

YES!! Two of my favorites!!

[@andrewmorin898]

Harmontown ain't a podcast anymore? /s

[@ohnoyoyo]

I had only ever heard stories about John Mayer, just from the press and the net, no real insider info... and I had just thought he was a bit of a douche superstar type? but wow! actually, he's a really good shit and I like the guy! count me as a new fan. (*love you Jeff Ross - please re-upload all the old podcasts!)

[@arthurias7693]

he used to be a bit of a douche or an "ego addict" as he'd say, but he' s00per chill now yo

[@akathehnic]

Watch John mayer has a TV show

[@genericusername4883]

3:22 I get that but I'm egoistic and I want more of his crazy solos and licks because they make me happy.

[@nickapalooza861]

Tonal control is so much more.... Less is WAY more. Listen to the greats.

[@genericusername4883]

@@nickapalooza861 I know that his understanding of music is way too complex for my simple mind and I acknowledge that he's a master in whatever he's doing. But I just love me some badass JM solos.

[@jclink11]

jaz zle if you like his solos check out his work with dead and company. I never miss them live. Particularly look at his guitar work channeling jerry. Amazing work and some machine gun moments as well that you like.

[@AcousticalButtnugget]

Like the the flow of everything. All the Dave name drops was great one of my favorite comedians!

[@danielcrescenzo354]

Fairfield county has given us some great ones, John, Ian McHugh, Fuzz Sangiovani. Ian and John were at Berklee at the same time, I'm sure I walked past him a few times in those days.

[@donkkong5551]

I agree with John on his outlook on how the Fender Strat and a few other models are a timestamp of 50's car culture, 100% true.. The two-tone paint scheme with the white guard screams 55,56,57 Chevy, But honestly, That is what I Love about those guitars and Obviously playability and sound and function. It's like a 50's pin-up girl they are absolutely Gorgeous. I own one PRS Guitar that I bought used which is an excellent axe but I feel like the Silver Sky is too pricey for an average Joe like me.. Good interview BTW I paused it halfway through from yesterday(finished watching this morn.) being the Nerd I am I commented on this video twice... I have a problem...

[@garrygaggles1160]

What a great chat guys, really uplifting getting an insight into your careers and views of the world. It's 0230 in the Uk on a week night and I had to watch til the end .

[@michaelyork4554]

New John Mayer Album "Limited Attention Span" with one 2:30 song called "The Notes I Don't Play"

[@Hazard4K]

He put Jerry in the top 3 musicians of all time, and the only one in the top 3 that was a guitar player. That's pretty heavy!!!!!!

[@Ryan-pk6zo]

Yup! John, Cant listen/watch interviews anymore cause its all the same responses and something happens to my body (irritation,rage,boredom?) You hit that right on. Jeff, I dig the podcast... this is entertainment for sure, Greetings from Mountainside dude!

[@tiakajamir6843]

'Sometimes I just feel like' ... I want to hear that

[@qantares1]

John Mayer actually has been on a podcast. He was on Chick Corea's podcast. I heard it.

[@xydex99]

Where do I find it

[@qantares1]

@@xydex99 iTunes

[@jamieproctor7109]

this has such a good vibe

[@Pretendship]

so glad you started doing this man, always thought you'd be a fantastic podcast host - can't wait to see where this goes in the next year or two ...but if I subscribe you've gotta cool it on the heavy breathing

[@harryhenderson792]

im 40 and have played guitar since i was 13 , and i played to every cd i had, i played to the greateful dead for years

[@ricardoraulino-guitar]

The silver Sky repesents the ONLY regret i have being a left handed guitarplayer.. that nebula color is gorgeous af

[@CameronMayfield719]

Can’t believe he’s still on the watermelon Perrier 😂😂😂

[@jacksonsmith9652]

I’ve always thought my 7 3/8 head was too big. John mentions once he’s got a size 8 and I’m like... my head could be a bit bigger maybe I’d be a bit more musically inclined... 🤷‍♂️😂

[@guidoguido8677]

My kid wears a 7 3/8, must be the next Clapton..

[@milesaugust4413]

Hey Now...When is John going to be on Howard???

[@angelnevarez3358]

13:35 had me crying

[@syckindahead]

💎It's not the bricks, it's how you lay em.

[@leeb8992]

Hey Jeff! I hope your day is great! Thank you for this John is one of my childhood heroes and showed me where to go... so Hopefully you see this and you can thank him for me :) If not its all good hopefully I could tell him someday! Thanks Jeff!

[@hdog24]

if more men had the emotional intelligence john does, the world would be a much better place and i truly believe that.

[@connorkelly8019]

John Mayer was on Let There Be Talk with Dean DelRay Pod