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, John Cale, Randy Newman, and Billy Joel goods at patreon.com/jokermen :: @jokermenpodcast on Instagram and Twitter
Episodes
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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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Jun 6, 2025 • 58min
In Conversation: DAN WRIGGINS
Evan is joined by Dan Wriggins of Friendship to free-associate about the group’s excellent new album, "Caveman Wakes Up."
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Beach Boys: KEEPIN' THE SUMMER ALIVE
The Jokermen bravely forge ahead into the maw of The Beach Boys in the 1980s. Plus: Jones Root Beer.
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May 29, 2025 • 8min
Teaser // Billy Joel: STREETLIFE SERENADE
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