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
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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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Aug 7, 2025 • 12min
Teaser // Dennis Wilson: FAREWELL MY FRIEND
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 6min
Carl Wilson: YOUNGBLOOD
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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Jul 28, 2025 • 52min
In Conversation: CORY HANSON
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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Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
Teaser // Billy Joel: AN INNOCENT MAN with Molly Lambert
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 14min
Brian Wilson: COCAINE & HAMBURGERS
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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Jul 18, 2025 • 58min
Billy Joel: AND SO IT GOES with Directors Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin
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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Jul 14, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // Billy Joel: THE NYLON CURTAIN with Matt Farley
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Jul 10, 2025 • 8min
Teaser // Billy Joel: GLASS HOUSES with James Austin Johnson
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