Even If It Kills Me
5.0/5
Critic Rating
This is the story of the band that almost was. You won’t hear what this band sounds like. You won’t even learn their name. But you know this band, even if you don’t. Even if it Kills Me is a narrative documentary podcast, chronicling the lives of Jon, Ryan, Mac and Pete as they set out across the country and try to make it as rockstars in the bygone era of the ‘00s. Each episode uses contemporary interviews and archival recordings to pull back the curtain on the nitty-gritty inner workings of tour life, all unfolding during the music...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Devin • Podstack • Jul 21, 2024
"If you were someone who watched behind-the-scenes videos about your favourite bands or big events like Warped Tour, you’re going to love this series. It’s nostalgic and personal and the episodes fly by."
Score: 5
Frank Racioppi • Ear Worthy • Jul 4, 2024
"Aaron Joy is an excellent scriptwriter and an engrossing narrator. Joy reminds us that the line between success in the music business and failure is not a straight one, but an ellipsis that can transform strengths into weaknesses in a blink of an eye."
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Jul 1, 2024
"...it truly pulses with adventure vibes...uses contemporary interviews and archival recordings...and every heated, nuanced, cinematic moment that happens between. It really will break you out of what you’re used to listening to and both surprise / delight your brain."
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Jul 1, 2024
"Even If It Kills Me is just one example of what it’s like to chase that fame and it isn’t just for those with a soft spot for the early 2000s scene. This is for anyone who’s dared to chase a dream, stood on the edge of greatness, and felt the magnetic pull of potential success slip through their fingers."
