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Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

Written by: Jacob Givens
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 Host Jacob Givens reminisces about life-changing moments in music from his formative years in the 90s. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.Copyright 2023-2025 All rights reserved. Music
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  • Ep. 95 - Two Feet / Bill Dess

    Ep. 95 - Two Feet / Bill Dess
    Jan 23 2026
    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 Lazy Pickle Studios, this episode dives far beyond the hits. We talk about Two Feet’s rapid rise after “I Feel Like I’m Drowning” went viral, what it’s really like navigating massive success as a DIY artist, and how that moment changed everything. But the heart of this conversation is about sobriety, mental health, and vulnerability—especially as men in the music world. Bill opens up in a powerful way about where he’s been, what he’s learned, and how choosing honesty can literally change lives. This episode is about music, yes—but it’s also about survival, growth, and reminding people they’re not alone. If you’ve ever found comfort in music during hard times, this one’s for you. Thanks for being here, and if you found this episode through Two Feet—welcome. Stick around. We’re just getting started.— Jacob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 94 - My Top 10 Albums of 2025

    Ep. 94 - My Top 10 Albums of 2025
    Jan 9 2026
    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 where we are—and then diving headfirst into my Top 10 Albums of 2025, along with a very necessary list of honorable mentions. This isn’t a critic’s list. There are no rankings, no hype chasing, and no obligation to agree with what anyone else says belongs here. These are simply the albums that found me this year—the records I returned to, lived with, and connected with during specific moments of life. Whether you’re here to discover new music, compare lists, or just hang out and talk records, I’m grateful you’re listening. Thanks for coming back—and if you’re new, welcome to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 93 - Jacob's Christmas Mixtape

    Ep. 93 - Jacob's Christmas Mixtape
    Dec 25 2025
    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 in, or finding this episode weeks (or months) later — this one’s meant to feel like a personal Christmas mixtape made just for you. In this special holiday episode, I share 10 Christmas songs that live a little outside the standard holiday playlist. Some are joyful. Some are nostalgic. Some are emotional gut-punches. And some might surprise you. This is less “department store Christmas” and more music that actually meant something to me. We talk about: Why alternative & 90s-leaning Christmas songs deserve more love Building a Christmas mixtape with a Side A / Side B flow The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Low, Run-DMC, Chris Cornell, and more Why certain songs hit harder as we get older Christmas memories, belief systems, loss, hope, and finding meaning through music This episode is about what music does to us during the holidays — the joy, the sadness, the reflection, and the kindness we wish lasted all year long. So throw on your headphones, step out of the noise for a bit, and join me for Jacob’s Christmas Mixtape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
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