Therapuss with Jake Shane

Session 113: Crossfaded with Mau P

April 2, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Therapuss features host Jake Shane in conversation with Dutch DJ and producer Mau P (Maurits Westveen). The session is energetic and intimate, blending irreverent humor, personal storytelling, and deep-dive therapy-adjacent moments. With both host and guest indulging in legal vices (weed, tequila), the tone is candid, sometimes crossfaded, and always engaging. The episode covers Mau P’s musical journey, creativity, spirituality, personal struggles, and plenty of playful banter—plus a healthy dose of listener-submitted drama for "Tell Me What’s Wrong."

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet Mau P: Origins, Amsterdam Roots, and DJ Culture

[09:09]

• Jake asks, “What do you want me to call you? Mou or Mau P?”
  Mau P: “Mau. My birth name is Maurits.”
• Mau P shares that he loves Amsterdam, but admits, "I get very affected by the weather."
• Strong dislike for LA’s culture, but loves the weather (“No, I hate LA. But the weather is nice.” [09:33])
• Mau P’s favorite city is Barcelona.
  Jake: “You want to go?”
  Mau P: “Right now.”

[10:18]

• Mau P’s favorite “drug from Amsterdam” is ecstasy; he discusses purity and strength of substances there.
• Explains difference between ecstasy (pill) and molly (crystal): "Ecstasy is, like, the pressed pill and molly is the crystal." [10:25]

2. Creativity, Pressure & Success

[13:09]

• Mau P hit success after a “quarter-life crisis.” He says his breakout “Drugs From Amsterdam” came when there was “no pressure.”

  “I was being stressed about getting older… I have to make something of myself… and then the Drugs from Amsterdam song came.” – Mau P [13:06]

• Discusses following up with new music, feeling less pressure because of a backlog of music.

3. Relationship with Fame, Online Life, and Boundaries

[14:39]

• Both talk about being “chronically online” and their love/hate relationships with social media.

  “I hate my phone.” – Mau P [14:44]

• Mau P describes industry relationships:

  “It all started with business, so it’s hard to tell… Also, everyone’s nice to me, so it’s hard for me to tell.” [14:46]

• Mau P candidly admits to enjoying eating ass ("Why not?" [15:33/15:41]), drawing out an embarrassed and giggling Jake.

4. Spirituality & Signs

[23:00]

• Jake and Mau P vibe over being Scorpios, both describing themselves as spiritual.

  “I like to believe.” – Mau P [10:47] “I believe there’s a higher power telling me this, that, and the third.” – Jake [23:09] Mau P, not hung up on astrology, describes relying on “energy” and gut feelings—he “just goes with it.” [23:26]

5. Music, Career, and Album Reveal

[49:15]

• Mau P reveals the process and emotional meaning behind his upcoming album’s title:

  “My dad’s name is Gerbrand. He passed away when I was 18… And so the, like, an anagram I had of his name is rebrand.” [51:23]
  “I chose the G as the first word, which is going to be Generation Rebrands… Every time I look at those words, I see my dad's name.” [51:32]

• Discusses struggle with deadlines and public accountability via social media.

6. The Sweet Spot: Friendship, Community, and Therapy

[34:42]

• Jake, Louise, and Mau P muse on the boundaries of friendship and work.
• Sweet affirmations between Jake and Louise highlight the importance of respect and clear boundaries in close working friendships.

  “She’s just really good at separating her work life and her personal life, but, like, still maintaining a really beautiful and honest relationship with me.” – Jake [35:00]

7. Listener Drama: "Tell Me What’s Wrong"

[61:00+]
Several audience dilemmas are addressed (“the pussies call in” [61:00]):

• Friend always asking “what’s wrong?” – advice is to be direct about boundaries [64:53]
• Betrayal at a concert: “I was blackout drunk… best friend left me for a guy.” Mau P: “Tell her.” [66:23]
• Sister brings boyfriend on a trip: “Sometimes you have to be selfish in life. It sucks.” [68:08]
• Roommate with destructive tendencies: “Say ‘Bitch, it’s not hereditary. You broke my shit. Pay up.’” – Jake [70:48]
• Roommate voyeurism: “Act like a spy, get out calmly and professionally.” [78:51]
• Discussing listener follow-ups; how rewarding it is when fans say podcast advice made a difference [72:06]

8. Shared Escapes: TV, Pop Culture, and Music Fandoms

[30:00+]

• Taylor Swift stanship: Jake delivers a heartfelt, detailed case for Taylor Swift’s appeal

  “Once you get it, you get it… you can listen to it again and again and apply it to your life because it is so universal…” [31:05] Mau P shares similar childhood passion for Ronaldinho (“mystique” as a connective thread in fandom) [32:15]

• Discussion of TV binging (“Homeland,” “Mr. Robot,” “Sopranos,” “Entourage,” “Dark”).
• Musical favorites—Don Toliver, Mac Miller, Robbie Robb, Sarah Kinsley—are recommended.

9. The Critical Absurd: Retail Therapy & The Little Things

[25:01]

• Both admit: “shopping makes me feel better.”
• Mau P shares his "therapist" gripe:

  “A lot of hotels don’t have one button to turn off all the lights… it’s so annoying.” – Mau P [53:14]
  Jake celebrates “master off” switches as a joy of travel.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “I’m so proud of you, Brad. P R. 306. 306.” – Jake, on friend’s marathon [02:23]
• “Are you toxic?” – Mau P. “Yeah.” – Jake. “Are you?” “No.” “Not at all?” [10:53]
• “Would you eat ass? Would you regularly, like, breakfast?” – Mau P [15:23]
• “I want to go to your set and I want you to take me on a fucking journey.” – Jake [17:59]
• On Taylor Swift:

  “She’s really that girl. Like, I don’t know what to say. Like, she really is that.” – Jake [31:54]

• “My actual name is Jake Therapist Shane III.” – Jake (mock-grandiosity) [23:43]
• “Online is my job.” – Jake (on the difficulty reducing screen time) [40:19]
• “These are some really annoying, like, situations, though, for people. Yeah, but you get a new batch every week. Actual people send in this.” – Mau P [71:10]
• “Music is like an escape, you know? For me, it is. That's what Taylor Swift is for me. An escape.” – Jake [72:45]
• “You’re awesome… and you need to change that wall.” – Mau P (closing) [83:01]

Notable & Fun Segments with Timestamps

• [15:19]: Mau P playfully presses Jake on ass-eating ("Would you regularly, like, breakfast?")
• [49:15–52:39]: Mau P’s album title reveal: “Generation Rebrands” (and the story of honoring his father)
• [53:14]: Minor hotel inconveniences become therapy topics—“the master off switch” saga.
• [61:00–72:26]: "Tell Me What's Wrong" call-ins dissected, with honest and snarky therapy-by-committee
• [80:04]: Share favorite new music recommendations (Don Toliver ft. ATM/E85 / Sarah Kinsley)
• [82:46]: Ode to “Entourage”—Mau P asserts it’s a cultural must, “similar to your life, I think.”

Tone & Dynamics

• The episode is fast-moving, funny, and highly personal.
• Jake’s style mixes self-deprecation, pop culture mania, and big-hearted affirmations.
• Mau P blends dry wit, European directness, and surprising vulnerability.
• Candid talk about substances, relationships, and anxieties, balanced by warm humor and mutual support.

Conclusion

[83:38–84:15]
Jake ends on a note of gratitude, admitting the session lifted him out of a bad headspace:

“I've really enjoyed myself and found joy in my day because of you.” — Jake [84:01]

Mau P, in a rare sentimental tone, affirms the connection and learning ("You're awesome... and you need to change that wall." [83:01]), wrapping up a uniquely crossfaded, restorative, and laughter-filled episode.

Highly recommended for fans of open-book creative therapy, music industry insights, and chaos-magic podcast chemistry.