Ep. 102 - Five Eight with Patrick Ferguson and Marc Pilvinsky

Ep. 102 - Five Eight with Patrick Ferguson and Marc Pilvinsky

From Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens by Jacob Givens

May 8, 2026 · 1h 24m

About this episode

Jacob Givens interviews Patrick Ferguson and Marc Pilvinsky about the documentary on the band Five Eight and the broader themes of art, mental health, and resilience in the music industry.

This episode of Waterproof Records lands on the perfect date: 5/8… which means it’s only right that I sit down with Five Eight, a staple of the Georgia indie rock scene. In this inspiring conversation, I chat with drummer Patrick Ferguson and filmmaker Marc Pilvinsky about the documentary, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight, surviving the chaos of the 90s alternative rock explosion, and why making art matters more than fame ever could. What starts as a conversation about an underground band quickly becomes something much bigger — a discussion about mental health, friendship, live music, nostalgia, perseverance, and the healing power of art. The episode dives into what it felt like to come up during the golden era of indie rock, the emotional connection people have with music, and why some bands never become household names… yet still change countless lives. If you love 90s alternative music, underground music documentaries, stories of resilience, or simply hearing passionate people talk about why music matters… this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jacob Givens

Guests: Patrick Ferguson, Marc Pilvinsky

Topics covered

  • indie rock
  • mental health
  • art and creativity
  • 90s music
  • resilience
  • friendship

Keywords

  • Five Eight
  • 90s alternative music
  • indie rock documentary
  • mental health
  • music nostalgia
  • art and fame
  • live music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Five Eight

Books & works: Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight

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