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, and John Cale goods at patreon.com/jokermen :: @jokermenpodcast on Instagram and Twitter
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Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
In Conversation: JOSH TILLMAN
Josh Tillman, known as Father John Misty, shares his unique musical insights and personal experiences. He dives into the complexities of creativity, discussing the emotional depths of 'schmaltz' in music and its power to connect with listeners. Mental health and fatherhood are tackled candidly, alongside a light-hearted exploration of breakfast preferences. The conversation humorously touches on UFOs and artistic journeys, blending profound themes with whimsical anecdotes, showcasing the contrasting elements that shape his art.
Jan 2, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // Silver Jews: THE NATURAL BRIDGE with Sinna Nasseri
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
John Cale: JOHNS & ENDS III — Poptical Illusion + Paris/Academy Reissues
The Jokermen conclude 2024 with a look back at the year's major offerings from John Davies Cale: "Poptical Illusion" and the recent remasters of "Paris 1919" and "The Academy in Peril."SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON
Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
In Conversation: MOLLY LAMBERT
Ian chats with friend of the pod Molly Lambert about Jan & Dean, Hall & Oates, Captain & Tenille, and many more musical duos featured in her new book, Double Acts In Pop: An Incomplete Survey.BUY "DOUBLE ACTS IN POP" NOW
Dec 23, 2024 • 7min
Teaser // The Beach Boys: SURF'S UP with Alexis Taylor — Side B
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Dec 19, 2024 • 10min
Teaser // The Beach Boys: SURF'S UP with Alexis Taylor — Side A
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Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
Dennis Wilson: TWO-LANE BLACKTOP with Nick Newman
The Jokermen are joined by critic and friend of the pod Nick Newman for a look at Dennis Wilson's first and last starring role in a motion picture: Monte Hellman's existentialist road flick, TWO-LANE BLACKTOP.FOLLOW NICK ON X.COM THE EVERYTHING APP
Dec 13, 2024 • 2h
NES 024: THE COMPLETE BUDOKAN + Charlotte '78
Like what you hear? SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER ENDING STORIES NOW FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AND BOOTLEGS~With the huge new set dropping tomorrow, we're hitting both The Complete Budokan and a bonkers Charlotte show from the end of the same year. It's 1978 up in this bitch.The PlayersBob Dylan: vocals, guitar, harpBilly Cross: guitarAlan Pasqua: keyboardsSteven Soles: guitarDavid Mansfield: violin, mandolinSteve Douglas: hornsJerry Scheff: bassBobbye Hall: percussionIan Wallace: drumsHelena Springs: vocalsJo Ann Harris: vocalsCarolyn Dennis: vocals
Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Beach Boys: SUNFLOWER
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Dec 6, 2024 • 8min
Teaser // The Beach Boys: LIVE IN LONDON
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