Jokermen
Jokermen
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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Sep 18, 2025 • 10min
Teaser // Billy Joel: THE JOKERMEN 30
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
In Conversation: BUCK MEEK
Buck Meek returns to Jokermen for a conversation about living through the Los Angeles fires, recording live in a room with trusted friends and collaborators, Laraaji's powerful zither/iPad loadout, continuing to believe in rock and roll, reaching a new state of equilibrium in Big Thief, and their beautiful new record, Double Infinity.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 13min
Teaser // Billy Joel: RIVER OF DREAMS with Ezra Koenig & Jake Longstreth
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Sep 5, 2025 • 11min
Teaser // Billy Joel: A BILL OF GOODS
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Beach Boys: 25 YEARS TOGETHER + AN AMERICAN BAND
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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WATCH THE "25 YEARS TOGETHER" SPECIAL
WATCH "AN AMERICAN BAND"
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
In Conversation: MEG DUFFY
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.
LISTEN TO "BLUE REMINDER"
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Beach Boys: THE BEACH BOYS (1985)
The 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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Aug 21, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // Billy Joel: STORM FRONT with Tim Heidecker
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
Van Dyke Parks: JUMP! + THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER
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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Aug 11, 2025 • 8min
Teaser // Billy Joel: THE BRIDGE
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