About this episode
Ever wonder how “Victoria’s Secret” started from a TikTok in a tiny LA apartment? Anthony and Jonathan get all the details from singer-songwriter Jax as she spills her incredible story of viral fame, wild celeb collabs, and why she’s totally fine roasting trolls in her DMs. From a notorious Walmart Magcon tour to songwriting in hotel lobbies, this episode serves up all the cringe and glory of coming up as an artist in the social media age. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Intro and chaos in the kitchen 00:50 Jax in the house (with cupcakes) 02:30 The infamous plain M&M debate 02:50 THEME SONG 03:00 Introducing Jax, our amazing guest! 06:20 Touring tales from cringey Magcon days 10:10 Getting serious: advice for young creators 14:00 “Stacy’s Mom” POV and viral success 20:30 The birth of “Victoria’s Secret” 26:00 Collaborations and TikTok growth 30:50 Writing and producing in a tiny LA apartment 34:10 The celebrity collab game 39:20 Guess That “Joe” Game (feat. JoJo SiwandaVision) 46:30 Too Young to be Old or Too Old to be Young game 49:20 Who’s “Joe” in Dear Joe? Follow Jax: Find Jax on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and more @Jax. Check out her debut album Dear Joe so she doesn’t have to sell photos of her feet! Socials: Follow the crew! @Anthonygargiula @Jonathantilkin @countermelodiespod Listen and watch here: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod Credits: Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert