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
Latest episodes
Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
Carl Wilson: CARL WILSON (1981)
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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Jul 2, 2025 • 58min
The Fall: GROTESQUE (AFTER THE GRAMME) // John Tottenham: SERVICE
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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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 14min
Mike Love: LOOKING BACK WITH LOVE
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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Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Teaser // Billy Joel: 52ND STREET with Naomi Fry
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
In Conversation: MEG REMY
Ian speaks to Meg Remy of U.S. Girls about opting out of online, working with the great Charlie McCoy, making a "Nashville record," failing to see Patti Smith, and her excellent new album Scratch It.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
Teaser // Billy Joel: THE STRANGER with Drugdealer
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
5 Years of JOKERMEN
On the occasion their fifth anniversary, the Jokermen reflect on the growth of the podcast, the meaning of Jokermen Mindset, and half a decade of Good Music.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // Billy Joel: TURNSTILES
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Jun 11, 2025 • 23min
Brian Wilson, Rest in Peace
The Jokermen offer a brief tribute to Brian Douglas Wilson, who passed away today at the age of 82.
Jun 9, 2025 • 59min
Van Dyke Parks: POPEYE (1980)
The Jokermen arrive in Sweethaven to discuss, by way of Van Dyke Parks, a true piece of Mindset Cinema: Robert Altman's POPEYE (1980).
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