Jokermen

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The Jokermen read several Wikipedia pages to one another while discussing the second and final Carl Wilson solo LP. Plus: Zevia Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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 LISTEN TO "I LOVE PEOPLE" FOLLOW CORY ON INSTAGRAM

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The Jokermen commence the Brian Wilson solo series with a look at the legendary Cocaine Sessions. "It's always darkest just before the dawn." LISTEN TO "THE COCAINE SESSIONS" ON YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON

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. WATCH "AND SO IT GOES" TONIGHT ON HBO

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The Jokermen discuss the other Beach Boys solo debut from 1981, which may or may not be worse than "Looking Back With Love." Plus: Sun Sip Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

Evan is joined once again by John Tottenham to discuss The Fall—this time their 1980 album Grotesque (After The Gramme)—as well as John’s debut novel SERVICE, out now from Semiotext(e). BUY "SERVICE" NOW

The Jokermen remark further on the passing of Brian Wilson before looking back with love on Mike Love's first three solo efforts (only one of which was actually released). Plus: a combo Club Kokomo/Root Beer Report. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES

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Ian speaks to Meg Remy of U.S. Girls about opting out of online, working with the great Charlie McCoy, making a "Nashville record," failing to see Patti Smith, and her excellent new album Scratch It. LISTEN TO "SCRATCH IT" CATCH U.S. GIRLS ON TOUR

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On the occasion their fifth anniversary, the Jokermen reflect on the growth of the podcast, the meaning of Jokermen Mindset, and half a decade of Good Music. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES

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The Jokermen offer a brief tribute to Brian Douglas Wilson, who passed away today at the age of 82.

The Jokermen arrive in Sweethaven to discuss, by way of Van Dyke Parks, a true piece of Mindset Cinema: Robert Altman's POPEYE (1980). SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

Evan is joined by Dan Wriggins of Friendship to free-associate about the group’s excellent new album, "Caveman Wakes Up." FOLLOW FRIENDSHIP ON INSTAGRAM LISTEN TO "CAVEMAN WAKES UP"

The Jokermen bravely forge ahead into the maw of The Beach Boys in the 1980s. Plus: Jones Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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The Jokermen construct their most difficult "Best of" playlist yet: The Beach Boys in the 1970s. There's simply too much good music. Plus: another Club Kokomo Report. Listen to SO HARD TO LIFT THE JEWELED SCEPTER: BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS IN THE 1970s on Spotify

Evan is joined by director Eugene Kotlyarenko to discuss his dazzling new film The Code, the role of truth in art, the humanity of digital surveillance, Columbia Recording Artist Bob Dylan and much more. FOLLOW EUGENE ON INSTAGRAM

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The Jokermen explain their logic heading into this latest summer miniseries and take their first tentative steps into the wonderful world of William Joel. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ALL FUTURE EPISODES OF OUR BILLY JOEL SERIES

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The Jokermen discuss L.A. (Light Album), an appropriately uneven close to an uneven decade of work from The Beach Boy. Plus: Liquid Death Root Beer Wrath. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

The Jokermen assess Mike Love's mercifully brief stint as frontman of Celebration and their three unforgettable albums: the Almost Summer Official Soundtrack, Celebration, and—last but not least—Disco Celebration. WATCH "ALMOST SUMMER" LISTEN TO "CELEBRATION" LISTEN TO "DISCO CELEBRATION"

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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

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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

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"

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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 PATREON SUBSCRIBE TO JASON ON SUBSTACK LISTEN TO TRANSMISSIONS

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

Ian chats with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast about loving Billy Joel, working with Blake Mills (and his famous nails), coming to terms with Los Angeles, giving Jim Keltner Korean food recs, the joys of playing festivals, the perils of Studio Ghibli AI, writing with the sticker system, "A Complete Unknown," assorted Beach Boys takes, and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON LISTEN TO "FOR MELANCHOLY WOMEN (& SAD WOMEN)" CATCH JAPANESE BREAKFAST ON TOUR

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The Jokermen journey into the wilderness with Brian Wilson, Dr. Eugene Landy, and the downright baffling "It's O.K." television special. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON WATCH “THE BEACH BOYS: IT’S O.K.”

Like what you hear? SUBSCRIBE TO NEVER ENDING STORIES NOW FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AND BOOTLEGS ~ August 19th, 1998 Mercury Lounge Melbourne, AUS Tony's Choice IV — Thanks Louis! The Players Bob Dylan: vocals, guitar Larry Campbell: guitar Bucky Baxter: pedal steel, slide guitar David Kemper: drums Tony Garnier: bass

The Jokermen are joined by their Never Ending Stories co-host Steven Hyden for a very special crossover event discussing the brilliant The Beach Boys In Concert live record. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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The Jokermen set up shop in a converted barn in Bambrugge to record a disastrously expensive but artistically triumphant episode about 1973's HOLLAND. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON

Ian speaks to Mark Doyle about his new 33 1/3 book about John Cale's 1972 masterpiece, Paris 1919. BUY THE BOOK