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Jokermen Podcast is your spirit guide to the wonderful world of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Every song, every record: It’s All Good Music :: Subscribe on Patreon for access to all episodes ad-free, plus the full back catalog of Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, Steely Dan, Lou Reed, and John Cale goods at patreon.com/jokermen :: @jokermenpodcast on Instagram and Twitter
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The Jokermen review two very different Beach Boys artifacts from the mid 80s: the 25 Years Together television special and the An American Band documentary. Plus: A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda.
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Ian chats with Meg Duffy about the difference (or lack thereof) between an EP and an LP, working with Blake Mills & Daniel Aged, establishing a solo career while collaborating with other artists, the challenge of writing love songs, bridging the gap between hip non-binary kids and ponytailed guitar guys, and their excellent new Hand Habits record.
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1The Jokermen consider the first post-Dennis Wilson effort from The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys (1985). Plus: A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer.
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The Jokermen rendezvous with Van Dyke Parks, Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, Br'er Rabbit, David Newman, and the Brave Little Toaster for a conversation about American myth, cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation, and having respect for your audience.
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The Jokermen read several Wikipedia pages to one another while discussing the second and final Carl Wilson solo LP. Plus: Zevia Root Beer.
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Evan is joined by Cory Hanson for a chat about songwriting, audio fidelity, Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffet, a memorable encounter with Lou Reed, and the making of his new album on Drag City “I Love People” co-produced by Robbie Cody
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The Jokermen commence the Brian Wilson solo series with a look at the legendary Cocaine Sessions. "It's always darkest just before the dawn."
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Ian speaks with Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, directors of HBO's new Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes, about telling the story of the Piano Man, Billy's relationships with critics and women, Susan's experience making No Direction Home with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, and more.
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The Jokermen discuss the other Beach Boys solo debut from 1981, which may or may not be worse than "Looking Back With Love." Plus: Sun Sip Root Beer.
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Evan is joined once again by John Tottenham to discuss The Fall—this time their 1980 album Grotesque (After The Gramme)—as well as John’s debut novel SERVICE, out now from Semiotext(e).
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The Jokermen remark further on the passing of Brian Wilson before looking back with love on Mike Love's first three solo efforts (only one of which was actually released). Plus: a combo Club Kokomo/Root Beer Report.
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