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 13, 2020 • 47min
Bob Dylan: BLOOD ON THE TRACKS — Side B
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Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 22min
Bob Dylan: BLOOD ON THE TRACKS — Side A
The hosts dive deep into Bob Dylan's emotional turmoil during the creation of 'Blood on the Tracks.' They discuss the album’s intricate production, contrasting versions from New York and Minneapolis, and how Dylan's personal struggles inspire its themes. Explore the powerful narratives behind songs like 'Tangled Up in Blue' and 'Simple Twist of Fate,' emphasizing their universal resonance. The conversation also reflects on nostalgia in music and the deep connections listeners share with Dylan's lyrics, revealing the timeless charm of his songwriting.
Jul 30, 2020 • 52min
Bob Dylan: BEFORE THE FLOOD — Side B
Continued discussion of 1974 live album Before The Flood. CW anti-canadian themes
Jul 27, 2020 • 48min
Bob Dylan: BEFORE THE FLOOD — Side A
It's BOB DYLAN NIGHT LIVE! The Jokermen discuss mixed rockin' feelings about the first Bob Dylan live album and all its raging glory.
Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
Bob Dylan: PLANET WAVES with Michael D'addario
The Jokermen are joined by special guest Michael D'addario of the mighty Lemon Twigs to discuss Planet Waves, an album everybody thinks is pretty good! The gang also discuss notable lyric changes, rock marriage dynamics, concept rock about technology, and new segment "what food would this album be?"
Jul 19, 2020 • 50min
Bob Dylan: ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS
The Jokermen go to riff town on Bob's latest release on Columbia Records one month after its release. Why is it so good? So important? Why are you a little baby for not liking it? Simply listen to find out..
Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 16min
Bob Dylan: PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID (The Motion Picture)
Please get yourself some hot popped corn and an ice cold soda because the Jokermen are At The Movies. It's a tale of two movies as the Jokermen talk about the botched theatrical version and somewhat-less-botched Special Edition version of the 1973 film. Is it Good? Is it bad? Bob Dylan is without a doubt in this movie!
Jul 13, 2020 • 1h 12min
Bob Dylan: 1973 — PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID + DYLAN
The Jokermen talk turkey on Dylan's unconventional 1973 movie soundtrack Pat Garret & Billy The Kid PLUS a bonus half hour on the much-loathed record company ripoff pirate cashgrab "Dylan" aka "A Fool Such As I" because we care
Jul 9, 2020 • 1h 6min
Bob Dylan: NEW MORNING — Side B
The Jokermen discuss Side B of New Morning, Wonder Woman, Judaism, and introduce the world to the Three Star Rating System. This episode was recorded with tin cans and string sorry
Jul 6, 2020 • 51min
Bob Dylan: NEW MORNING — Side A
The Jokermen discuss the 1970 return to form* LP "New Morning".
