Latest Dwiskus Podcast Episodes

10: Making Amsterdam

Airplane Mode - February 12, 2016 21:20 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Airplane Mode and producer Michael Wuerth talk about the making of the band's EP, “Amsterdam”. Mike on Twitter Buy the record on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh, Ryan Nielsen, Matt Oram, Rick C...

09: Care Bear

Airplane Mode - November 12, 2015 08:20 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Dave Wiskus, Joe Cieplinski, and Anna Stefanic welcome their new drummer, Patrick Spencer. Patrick on Twitter Epilogue on SoundCloud Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Check out the new EP on iTunes and Spotify Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abra...

08: Anna Stefanic

Airplane Mode - October 31, 2015 03:57 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski saw Anna Stefanic playing piano in Central Park while shooting the video for “I Said So!” She agreed to be in the video, then offered to play keyboard for the band. Anna's Bandcamp page Watch the video (featuring Anna with a keyboard) on YouTube Subscribe on iTu...

07: ¡Viva España!

Airplane Mode - October 22, 2015 21:51 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about their first trip to Spain and their first taste of what touring would be like. Watch the video on YouTube Subscribe on iTunes Follow @airplanemode on Twitter Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh and Matt Oram. Power...

06: Live, Acoustic

Airplane Mode - September 17, 2015 16:38 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Playing live isn’t the same as playing in the studio or rehearsing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about the challenges of being a small band going for a big sound, and the importance of keeping the songs versatile. “Layover (Acoustic)” on SoundCloud “Layover” on SoundCloud Subscribe on ...

05: Our First Music Video

Airplane Mode - September 01, 2015 00:06 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about what it was like to make their first music video, for the song “I Said So!,” which was originally written to help promote a friend’s app. “I Said So!” on YouTube “I Said So!” on SoundCloud Appfigures The Dalrymple Report Jonathan Mann on YouTube Su...

04: The Drummer Problem

Airplane Mode - August 18, 2015 22:04 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
One of the hardest parts of starting a band is finding bandmates who share your energy, passion, and creative vision. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about drummers, collaborators, and filling in the blanks yourself. “Between the Stars and You” on SoundCloud Subscribe on iTunes @airplanem...

03: Making Music Fun

Airplane Mode - August 12, 2015 05:55 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Sometimes we get caught up in what other people think, and we forget that we don’t owe anyone an explanation for the things we enjoy. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski talk about how it’s okay to like things, and the creative impact of learning to appreciate without apology. "Over It" WALK THE MO...

02: A Love-Letter to the ‘90s

Airplane Mode - August 03, 2015 22:39 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Call it grunge, alternative, punk, or just hard rock; the music of the early 1990s was game-changing. Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski discuss the Seattle bands (and the first wave of bands smart enough to jump on that sound) that shaped their love of music and the way they write and record their ...

01: Let's Start a Band

Airplane Mode - July 28, 2015 04:31 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Dave Wiskus and Joe Cieplinski tell the story of how they moved to New York City to start Airplane Mode, an independent rock and roll band. Karma Ghost — Another November “Holding My Breath” on SoundCloud Airplane Mode is made possible by Patreon supporters like Abraham Vegh   Airplane Mode...