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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May 1, 2025 • 13min
Teaser // The Beach Boys: M.I.U. ALBUM
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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
In Conversation: SUNFLOWER BEAN
Ian chats with Julia Cumming and Nick Kivlen of Sunflower Bean about sharing a stage with The Beach Boys, the brilliance of Smiley Smile, learning how to make being in a rock band work, existing outside the standard genre paradigm, hanging on to your ego, Bob Dylan as the ultimate Boomer, and their killer new record, Mortal Primetime.LISTEN TO "MORTAL PRIMETIME"CATCH SUNFLOWER BEAN ON TOUR
Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 38min
NES 035: Bob Dylan LIVE, 3/18/24
Like what you hear? SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER ENDING STORIES NOW FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AND BOOTLEGS~March 18th, 2024Crown TheaterFayetteville, NCThe PlayersBob Dylan: vocals, harp, pianoBob Britt: guitarDoug Lancio: guitarDonnie Herron: violin, mandolin, pedal steelJerry Pentecost: drumsTony Garnier: bass
Apr 21, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // The Beach Boys: ADULT/CHILD
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Apr 18, 2025 • 10min
Teaser // Bruce Johnston: GOING PUBLIC
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Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 41min
"SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, & Resurrection of Brian Wilson" with David Leaf
In a very special interview, Ian speaks with author and documentarian David Leaf about his essential new oral history of SMiLE, years of friendship and collaboration with Brian, and how to make a dream come true.BUY THE BOOK
Apr 13, 2025 • 54min
In Conversation: LANCE BANGS
Ian raps with friend of the pod Lance Bangs about his new music video for MJ Lenderman, his time on the road with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on their recent tour playing the music of REM, the recent (and accidental) REM reunion, the upcoming "Pavements" motion picture, capturing footage of David Berman in the 90s, and much more.WATCH LANCE'S NEW VIDEO FOR "WRISTWATCH"
Apr 11, 2025 • 7min
Teaser // Dennis Wilson: PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE with Jason Woodbury — Side B
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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 7min
Dennis Wilson: PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE with Jason Woodbury — Side A
The Jokermen welcome Jason Woodbury back to the program to dive in (get it?) to "Pacific Ocean Blue," Dennis Wilson's legendary first and last album.SIDE B COMING THURSDAY ONLY ON PATREONSUBSCRIBE TO JASON ON SUBSTACKLISTEN TO TRANSMISSIONS
Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
In Conversation: DAVID LONGSTRETH
Ian speaks with friend of the pod David Longstreth about his excellent new release "Song of The Earth," the muddy line between himself and Dirty Projectors, the past present and future of the Bay Area, the misery and rewards of writing, Rick Rubin, and much more.LISTEN TO "SONG OF THE EARTH"SUBSCRIBE TO "WELL-TEMPERED ZEALOT"READ THE NEW YORKER PROFILE
