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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Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 3min
Bob Dylan: SLOW TRAIN COMING with Sam France — Side A
The Jokermen are joined by the legendary Sam France of Foxygen to grapple with Bob Dylan's first foray into hardcore Christianity and examine the uniquely tense musical landscape of 1979.
Sep 17, 2020 • 1h 17min
Bob Dylan: AT BUDOKAN — Side B
Explore Bob Dylan's live performance at Budokan in Japan, with discussions on growth, change, and acknowledging mistakes. Dive into album collecting, 'Blowin' in the Wind' analysis, and a humorous comparison of Dylan albums to different types of mustard. Unpack interpretations of 'All Along the Watchtower' and delve into speculation on Dylan's behavior influenced by a geisha house. Reflect on live performances, vulnerable sides, and musical evolution during the Japan tour.
Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 21min
Bob Dylan: AT BUDOKAN — Side A
Legendary musician Bob Dylan's live album at Budokan is reconsidered by the hosts, discussing the unique reggae/disco arrangements and the evolution of his live performances. The podcast explores the criticism faced by Dylan, his performance in Japan, and the band's tight playing and execution on the album.
Sep 10, 2020 • 48min
Bob Dylan: STREET-LEGAL — Side B
Side B of the Street-Legal album is discussed by the Jokermen.
Sep 7, 2020 • 52min
Bob Dylan: STREET-LEGAL — Side A
The Jokermen marvel at the uncanny 1978 LP "Street-Legal". The strange days are upon us.
Sep 3, 2020 • 48min
Bob Dylan: HARD RAIN with Brian D’addario — Side B
The Jokermen and Brian D'addario just keep talking about Hard Rain
Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 8min
Bob Dylan: HARD RAIN with Brian D’addario — Side A
The Jokermen are joined by Brian D'addario of the mighty Lemon Twigs to discuss a peculiar Bob live album from the waning days of the Rolling Thunder Revue.
Aug 27, 2020 • 43min
Bob Dylan: DESIRE — Side B
Jokermen al fresco continues, risking many bug bites to discuss side B of the Desire album.
Aug 24, 2020 • 1h 3min
Bob Dylan: DESIRE — Side A
The Jokermen commit an audio fidelity crime of passion when they meet in Prospect Park to record a podcast under the stars. Side A of Bob Dylan's 1976 LP Desire is discussed.
Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 22min
Bob Dylan: THE BASEMENT TAPES
The Jokermen rank every song on The Basement Tapes.
