The Third Men Podcast

Surprise! The Third Men Podcast is back from the mind shaft, connected by brotherly love (ew) and ready with an all-new episode that will take you for a stroll down memory lane. Specifically, whatever memory lane Ezmerelda is on. This is an installment of the show that we're calling BOARDING HOUSE REVISITED, wherein your humble co-hosts will take a look back at Jack White's divisive, genre-bending, and quintessentially WEIRD third solo album Boarding House Reach. In 2018, we here at the Third Men Podcast were so excited to have a new record from Jack White, that in retrospect our reactions to that record were perhaps somewhat colored by the environment around us. Well, we're here to give this whacky record a fresh listen, featuring live commentary for your ears only ...and with a surprising amount of clarity given the time that has passed since its release. So join us, won't you? We're happy to be back -- even if we are, indeed, totally absurd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're connected...by Rob! The Third Men Podcast is back with an all-new extended interview with returning guest and Jack White artwork guru Rob Jones! It's been six years and four studio albums since last we spoke to the animalrummy, and in this episode we'll do our best to make up for lost time. Artwork and design for Boarding House Reach, Help Us Stranger, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive are all covered, plus behind the scenes stories and insider info you'll not get anywhere else. We'd like to thank Rob for joining us on the show again and hope you all enjoy this special fall episode with one of our favorite people this side of Incitatus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are YOUR favorite Dead Weather tracks? This is the question at the heart of the second installment of our ongoing TOP SPECIAL series - wherein we award our top three tracks from a set of albums with medals of varying (christian?) names. Today we welcome back returning guest Luke Sinclare to select choice cuts from each album by The Dead Weather, Jack White's goth-powered supergroup featuring Alison Mosshart, Jack Lawrence, Dean Fertita and the most important part of the band: the bass. 2009's Horehound, 2010's Sea of Cowards, and 2015's Dodge & Burn have unique flavors all, and we've chosen our season 7 finale episode to sample this range of tunes and uncover our personal favorites in the process. Thanks to everyone out there for joining us this season on the show, and thanks to Luke for helping us finish out the run with one of the most lively conversations we've had on the Third Men Podcast to date! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard his name amongst the earliest die hard White Stripes fans...you've seen him mentioned in Mojo Magazine, Rolling Stone and even the White Stripes & Third Man Records official social channels. He's Frank Anselmo, and this week he's joining us on the Third Men podcast to talk Jack White Collections...and he's got one of the finest in the world! Going all the way back to the White Stripes initial rise to fame in the US, Frank was there to witness it all as a die hard fan with enough close encounters to fill a Steven Spielberg movie. From gifting Jack White an authentic 1964 Airline Res-O-Glas (in iconic RED of course) to being on-set during the Hardest Button to Button video shoot, Frank has been on-hand for some incredible moments in Third Man history. This week we talk to Frank about his journey, and about the JackWhiteCollections.com - his labor of love website that showcases the incredible complete collections of Third Man memorabilia that will leave you breathless. So thanks Frank for joining us on the show, and for keeping James company at this year's Jack White concert in NYC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future's not a bore on the Third Men Podcast this week, as we're joined by Third Man Records recording artists THE PARANOYDS! Laila Hashemi and Lexi Funston join your humble co-hosts to break-down the origins of the band, how they linked up with Staz Lindes & David Ruiz and what brought them into the TMR orbit - and that's only the beginning. Their latest LP TALK TALK TALK delves deep into LA culture, fears of the future and an askew glance at the present in one of the freshest rock records in recent memory. This episode Laila and Lexi are on-hand to tell the tales behind our favorite tracks like BWP, Nissan Overdrive and more! Up on your bed? Looking to mend? This podcast's for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have arrived at the finale of our ELEPHANT album analysis & review series...and so much more is left to cover. Part 2 left off with our track-by-track deep-dive, ending with middle-point powerhouse track Ball & Biscuit -- now it's time to bring it on home to the end. With favorite cuts like Little Acorns and Hardest Button to Button, the best is truly left to come as we journey to the conclusion of this mammoth LP. We'll also analyze chart performance, critical reaction, band reflection and our own personal reviews of the breakthrough album that put The White Stripes on the map. Last but not least, your humble co-hosts will spelunk through the new ELEPHANT XX twentieth anniversary vault release, having freshly arrived in our grubby little paws - featuring video archives, a mono mix of the album and a commemorative book that offers fresh, fascinating insights into this classic entry into the candy cane canon! It's true that we love Elephant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for part 2 of our 3-part ELEPHANT album analysis & review! With The White Stripes breakthrough masterpiece celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in advance of the corresponding commemorative vault release, the Third Men Podcast is finally tackling the only Stripes record remaining in its "album analysis & review" series -- and you'd better believe we're not cutting any corners in the process. Last episode we discussed the inception, recording, design and historical context of the release of this mammoth LP, delving into detail on how the sessions came about. We also poured over our own interviews through the years to paint an accurate portrait of the inception of one of our favorite records of all time - from Ben Blackwell to Pat Pantano to Bruce Brand and everyone in-between. In part 2 of this series we'll begin the track-by-track discussion, from the album's iconic lead-off cut right on through to the similarly iconic blues rocker that continues to wow audiences in a live setting to this day. So grab some peanuts and park your trunk - our love for this album is 10-fold, girl. We'll let you hear it if you want to before you go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BIGGEST White Stripes record of all is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to help ring in the festivities the Third Men Podcast is launching a 3-part retrospective on the mighty album ELEPHANT! Over the course of this podcast we've analyzed and reviewed nearly all of Jack White's albums in his various group incarnations and solo work, but this is one record we wanted to save for a special occasion -- and what better occasion than to celebrate both the anniversary of its release AND the brand new vault package coming our way shortly from Third Man Records! In this first installment of the series, we'll set the stage for the recording of the LP, where the band was in its own history at the time -- and what circumstances lead Jack and Meg White to Toe Rag Studios in Hackney, London. We're deep-diving into the methodology behind the album's themes, artwork and technical aspects, as well as providing context for some of the record's quirks and mysteries. Revisiting this record has been a real pleasure, and we hope you all enjoy the journey to Elephant as much as we did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Third Men Podcast this week for an insider's look at the ideation, design and implementation of Third Man Records' incredible line of merchandise! Christina Inman, resident Merchandiser and hellcat extraordinaire, tells the stories behind some of the most iconic TMR gear, from The White Stripes tiki mugs, assorted playing cards, pins, toys, shirts and more! Miss Cinnamon is joined by returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals, who collaborated closely with Christina on the amazing Triplegraph Pedal released in the Third Man Hardware line. Plus: James's magic allergy, Cramps-heavy DJ nights, and why you should always examine your Entenmann's Donuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Third Men Podcast this week as we explore the history of women in music, from the Indie Rock boom until the present day, with an episode we had to call: Women, Rock & Detroit. Joining your humble co-hosts are three special guests, each offering their own unique perspective on the triumphs, struggles and perceptions of female representation in music. Offering up a boots-on-the-ground view at the Detroit scene experience is the legendary Marcie Bolen, known for her work across many bands through Detroit & beyond such as The Von Bondies, The Datsuns and Seger Liberation Army. Next up is record industry executive (across many different labels), as well as hip-hop solo artist Lady Tee the Difference, who shares her journey rising through the ranks of the music industry and carving her own path in the process. Finally, returning guest Kate McCoy details her point of view as a music fan, detailing experiences as a woman attending concerts, frequenting record stores, and learning music inspired by bands like The White Stripes. It's an essential conversation you don't want to miss, and we hope you all enjoy this deep-dive exploration! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Third Men podcast is excited to welcome to the show (for the first time!) the extraordinary guitarist, composer and oft-Third Man Records collaborator Mr. William Tyler. In this all-new extended interview, we'll talk with William about his incredible career - from solo albums to secret origins and everything in between. We'll also deep-dive into the ever-changing landscape of Nashville, what Third Man has meant to the city since planting its flag there nearly 15 years ago, and of course William's musical connections to Jack white - both through several live TMR releases as well as opening for Jack during the Boarding House Reach tour in 2018. We'd like to thank William Tyler for joining us on the show, and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed conducting it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Blackwell is back! With the calendar year 2022 freshly in the rear view mirror, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a joyful and creatively robust 12 months. Not one, but TWO Jack White solo records were released, heralding a massive worldwide tour from the Third Man himself for the first time in several years. Not only that, but a parade of varied vault releases, legendary collaborations and unforgettable stunts followed in what is sure to go down in TMR history as a watershed moment of copious and successful output. In this special retrospective, 6-time-returning guest Ben Blackwell (co-founder and co-owner of Third Man Records) joins us to shed light on these events…and teases a glimpse of what's in store for 2023. Does Tropical Gothclub signal a Dead Weather reunion? Can The Paranoyds pierce the zeitgeist in the same way TMR finds such as Margo Price have done so in the past? Can James find it in him to successfully pronounce each member of the Bobby Weir band's names correctly? The answers to these questions and much more await you in this special 2022 retrospective, and we'd like to extend a huge thanks to Mr. Blackwell for not only appearing once more on the show but for all the wonderful art he helped bring into the world this year. Cheers to Third Man, and cheers to 2023 — Happy New Year, everybody! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're at times his biggest fans, and at times his stalwart adversaries -- they're rock journalists and they have something to say about Jack White. And say it they have, ever since the early days of the White Stripes music reviewers were (and are) an ever-present aspect of how the public perceives Jack White the artist. In this first episode of an new recurring series, we're going to take a long hard look at the critical responses to each of Jack White's 5 (at the time of this recording) solo studio albums - from Blunderbuss straight on through to Entering Heaven Alive - in an attempt to analyze the music reviewer reaction to Jack White's body of solo work. We're also thrilled to be joined by Consequence of Sound staff writer Jonah Krueger, who himself reviewed Jack White's latest album, and who offers an invaluable perspective on the responsibilities inherent in the role of the rock journalist. This episode of the Third Men Podcast is going CRITICAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voila - a new episode of the Third Men Podcast! This week we're joined by Third Man insider, Detroit native and Jack White poster artist extraordinaire Matthew Jacobson to talk The Art of the Poster! We talk about other things too, of course, like the life and times of Tiny Tim, the pros and cons of reading the comments section... and just how much magic ink will make a piece of art combustible (to name but a few). While both on-staff and freelance, Matthew has developed key imagery from throughout the touring years of both Jack White solo and the Raconteurs, and we're here to discuss the nitty gritty details of these iconic images brought to life through Matthew's keen lens. Also! Listen through to the end of the episode for details on how you (yes YOU!) could win a free poster of Matthew's design! Only the best art is up for grabs, and only the best content is here for your earbuds on the Third Men Podcast. Abracadabra! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which are YOUR top Raconteurs tracks? This question is at the heart of the first installment of a new ongoing series called TOP SPECIAL-- wherein the Third Men Podcast examines and evaluates their top 3 tracks from a designated ban or time period. First up in this series are the Raconteurs, the wildly successful joining of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Little Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler - whose 3 studio albums will be the focus of our top picks. Will debates rage? Yes, they will.. Will stones shout? You'd better believe it.. Through thick, thin, gold, copper, platinum, we're here to bring you perspective, analysis and explanation for each killer cut. Helping your humble co-hosts on this journey is longtime friend of the show Luke Sinclare, last seen on the podcast remixing White Stripes records with us and having a blast doing so. And don't forget - we want to hear form you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even a second pod is a good pod, we only need to see your head nod...like a show online, about to begin. Here we go! It's part two of our Entering Heaven Alive album analysis and review, the conclusion to our look back at this modern day Jack White solo masterpiece. Last episode we discussed how the record came about, its recording and release - but this episode we'll be taking a deep dive into the songs that make this record such an incredible stand out in the history of our favorite third man. From the slow-build drama of A Tree On Fire From Within to the epic storytelling of A Madman From Manhattan, the fifth solo studio album from Jack delivers on just about every level. We'll also take a look at chart performance, critical reception, and rate the record - along with another installment of our Supply Chain Issues tour fan review segment! So make sure you take a train with the name of an alphabet letter, butter your toast, take of your shoes, and enjoy this all-new episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're entering season 7 alive, with part one of our two-part album analysis and review feature on the latest Jack White solo album: ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE! The year 2022 gifted fans with not one but TWO all-new solo LPs from the Third Man himself, and this abundance of riches left your humble podcast co-hosts with a simple question: where to begin? Well in true Third Men Podcast fashion, we've decided to dive in head first, out of order, and with our hearts on our sleeves - parsing the playful melodies, thought-provoking lyrics and eclectic sequencing of album entry #2 Entering Heaven Alive. In this episode we'll get into the inception, execution, and track-by-track analysis of this JWIII masterpiece, and invite you the listener to join us in the discussion! As Jack tours both this and FEAR OF THE DAWN around the world, our Third Man Segment for this and future episodes will be dedicated to your own reviews of both the songs and live performances of this new, exceptional batch of material. Get ready to love your pod-device like your mother loves me (wait a minute....) and dive into this all-new season of the Third Men Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new “best of” collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you'll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two – the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Lalo Medina, Stuart Sikes, Ben Jenkins, Christine Edgington, April March, Cash & Skye, John Krautner, Ben Blackwell and Lola Kirke for helping to make season 6 of the podcast one of our most memorable and popular yet – and thanks to all the other guests who joined us that we simply ran out of space to include! But that's not all – did you see the Jack White Supply Chain Issues tour this summer? Want to talk about it on the show? We want to hear your review! All you have to do is record yourself giving a review of your concert experience and send the audio through whatever means you like to THIRDMENPODCAST@GMAIL.COM. If you send it, we'll air it! Thanks to all our faithful listeners who have stuck with us for 6 amazing seasons, and we can't wait to see you again in season 7! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is: the Season 6 finale of the Third Men Podcast! And what better way to say farewell to such a wonderful season than with an EXTRA wonderful very special guest: Lola Kirke! Lola's new LP Lady For Sale is out now on Third Man Records, and this collection of bright, funny, insightful and downright danceable songs is one of our favorite new records of the year. Miss Kirke was gracious enough to sit down with us to talk about her music, collaborations with Third Man Records, her history as an actress and as a musician, and most importantly...who would win in a fight between Jane Fonda and Gram Parsons? In addition to Lola's interview, we're also highlighting some of the wonderful fan reviews of Jack White's Supply Chain Issues tour, and we'd like to thank everyone for sending those in! So enjoy this special interview, enjoy your summer, and we'll see you soon for season 7. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our season is almost over, but we're not done yet! Pop some corn and break out the 3D goggles because we're heading to the CINERAMA DOME along with Elinor Blake (aka April March) and Mehdi Zannad (aka FUGU) to talk about this year's LP In Cinerama! This magnificent new album features contributions from Third Man Records recording artist Lola Kirke, Fela Kuti's drummer Tony Allen, The Beach Boys' Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and many many more special guest stars. April March is of course no stranger to the TMR world, having both recorded a single with Olivia Jean (2021's Palladium) and illustrated the We're Going To Be Friends children's book for Third Man books. In this episode, partially aired during this season's smash hit OPEN SHOW youtube broadcast, we'll chat with Elinor and Mehdi in detail about In Cinerama, their collaborations in general, and what's next for April March. Let's go! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul and James here reporting to you live (sorta) following a viewing of the Jack White Supply Chain Issues tour! On May 31st 2022 we saw Jack and the band take his traveling rock and roll showcase to the Youtube Theater in Inglewood California, and it was a night to remember on many levels. From unexpected deep-cuts, to wardrobe malfunctions and everything in between, we're bringing you all the details on Jack's latest 2022 tour stop! Is this episode edited? No, it is not. But this is a raw look back at a Jack White show like we've never before attempted! We hope you enjoy, and see you back next episode for your regularly scheduled TMP programming. Rock and Roll. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want a whole lotta pod? Well get ready for a discussion that'll leave you shook, dazed and otherwise stompin' - we're talking all things Jack White & Led Zeppelin! When the White Stripes first emerged as the heralded next big thing in rock'n'roll, fans and critics alike were quick to spot moments of reminiscence between Jack & Meg's sound to that of behemoth rock institution Led Zeppelin. Of course, anyone picking up a guitar would be hard-pressed to ignore the combined influence of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham, who, in the late 60s and throughout the 70s, called upon American Blues music to redefine the rock genre with a mix of heavy riffs, virtuosic solos, and a grandeur that would cement popular music as stadium-fare forever more. This week we're chatting with musician Rob Janos, who for the last decade or so has worked closely with world-renowned Led Zeppelin tribute group Lez Zeppelin. So grab your double necked Gibson, pour yourself a glass of whatever Hobbits drink and get ready to ramble on in this VERY fun episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome to the program this week Detroit music legend and founding member of the band THE GO, Mr. John Krautner! When John met up with Bobby Harlow in 1996, the chemistry between these two rockers set all involved on a break-neck ride into the rock'n'roll life. From The Go's humble origins in the sweaty clubs of the Cass Corridor, to opening for the White Stripes in front of thousands in Europe, to blazing a singular sound on such quintessential LPs as Howl on the Haunted Beat You Ride, John and crew set the standard for Detroit guitar groups to follow -- all the while crucially maintaining their integrity amongst a ruthless music industry that dealt them more than one tough blow. We'll chat with John about recording with Jack, cutting his first solo LP, where to find the best breakfast in Detroit and much much more in this exclusive extended interview. Thanks to Mr. Krautner for joining us and hope you all dig what we're serving up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've got a podcast with Jack's name painted on it! With not one but TWO new Jack White albums on the horizon, the Third Men Podcast is here to dissect all the little details shouting "me me me!" - and as such we turn our attention to this coming July's Entering Heaven Alive, the soon-to-be 6th solo studio album by Jack White. With its companion LP Fear of the Dawn providing the kinds of hard-rocking numbers fans have come to know and love from JWIII over the years, this second record in the series will be considerably more...gentle. From tracks such as Queen of the Bees and Love is Selfish, we've got a pretty good idea what to expect from this more acoustic, ROOTSY-sounding record. So join us as we try our best to help you understand the first inklings we got of this new record, its subsequent releases and the interview insight Jack has been busy providing over these past several months! Come, be a fly on the wall with us... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the moon is above you, does it tell you that a new Jack White album is on the horizon? Because it is! That's right, this April's FEAR OF THE DAWN marks Jack White's 4th solo studio album, and the Third Men podcast is here to take a deeper look at the origins of the album cycle of the Third Man's first new solo release in 4 years! On October 19th, 2021, a new single titled Taking Me Back marked a new song and a new phase for the solo catalog of Jack White - since then the singles we've heard are but a tantalizing appetizer to what proves to be a full course meal of rock n roll goodness...and we couldn't be more excited. From the album's title track to the newest sampling Hi-De-Ho, we're here to keep TMR fandom active...and we're gonna hold you and hide electricity the only way we know how...conversation. C'mon...aren't you pumped for new Jack White music? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Honey, we can't afford to collect this deep. This week on the Third Men Podcast we're turning our attention to a major component of TMR fandom: collecting. Be it records, novelties, artifacts, autographs, posters or memories, Jack White has smartly baked a healthy layer of collectables into the fandom surrounding his music - and we're taking inventory of all the cool stuff you can amass! Here to help us on this (exhaustive) journey is Third Man Record Collectors Group moderator and radio personality Amy Hart - Amy is no stranger to the show, and certainly no stranger to TMR collecting having been at the forefront of the TMRC group for years now. With Amy at the ready and a few hundred ebay searches at our command, we run down everything from high-price-point records to rare concert posters to actual White Stripes artifacts for sale and everything in between. So get ready to become THIS COLLECTOR on the podcast this week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a podcast double feature! This week we're dividing our efforts into respective deep dives on two topics: TMR's Luck Mansion Sessions, and The White Stripes eligibility for induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. Sometimes on the show we find ourselves with two many questions to answer in just one installment, so for this double feature we're combining our curiosities into one epic Third Men Podcast episode. First up is our look at a series of 7" releases from Third Man Records titled The Luck Mansion Sessions - these releases (and indeed the Luck Mansion Session itself) have been mentioned on the show several times, but without context we had very little idea what all of it meant and how it came to be. Well wonder no more - we've got (some of) the answers for you here! Then, in the second half of our double feature, we bring on rock journalist and teacher Stephen Mercier to discuss the politics, selection process, and general criteria for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With the White Stripes' eligibility for induction looming...what are the odds the group gets on the ballot? Stephen fills in the blanks for us and for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is excited to welcome onto the show this week TMR recording artists Sophia Skye and Henri Cash -- also known as the amazing duo CASH & SKYE! Last year the pair released their very first single on Third Man Records - No Candy b/w Sweeping Wet Floors - and these cuts quickly made their way to the top of our "best of" list for 2021. Eagle-eared (is that a thing?) listeners will remember our discussion about this record with Ben Blackwell back in episode 158, and we were so happy and excited to have the privilege of talking to Sophia and Henri last month about their new musical venture. TMR fans have already been introduced to guitarist Henri Cash through his work as lead-shredder of the amazing band STARCRAWLER (which have crossed paths with Third Man in the past) and lead vocalist Sophia Skye just so happens to be the daughter of rock'n'roll pioneer and Rilo Kiley bassist Pierre de Reeder - making this power-combo a match made in rock royalty! We'd like to thank Sophia and Henri for joining us on the show today and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed conducting it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our show is an open book, take a look! And if you do... you might just find our latest album analysis & review episode waiting for you -- highlighting 2011's epic ROME project, originated by Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi and contributed to by the likes of Jack White, Nora Jones and more! Sometimes referred to as one of the "lost" Jack White solo projects, this album of gorgeous material intended to evoke the feeling of classic "spaghetti westerns" like The Good the Bad and the Ugly was a playground for soundtrack enthusiast Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse), who made a name for himself as DJ and producer on such projects as The Grey Album and both hit records by Gnarles Barkley. Of course, when Jack White was approached to contribute both lyrics and vocals to several tracks on the record, Jack jumped at the chance to participate in one of the grandest musical experiments of the decade, and explore time as a solo artist in the era prior to Blunderbuss, Lazaretto and the other personal projects that would see the light of day over the course of the next decade on TMR. Joining us for this discussion today is Coppersound Pedals brainchild Alex Guaraldi, whose triplegraph pedal has graced many a Third Man release for years now. We'd like to thank Alex for joining us on this journey and hope you all enjoy listening to this discussion as much as we enjoyed having it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Deep Ellum -- the Dallas neighborhood famous for music, nightlife and now... Baseball. In November of 2021 WARSTIC HEADQUARTERS opened its doors to fans, players and enthusiasts alike, and this week on the Third Men Podcast we're sitting down with co-founder and co-owner Ben Jenkins, who's joined by Warstic President Christine Edgington, to detail this momentous occasion! It was way back in 2017 when we first sat down with Ben to chat about the then-new baseball gear business he had started with Jack White and pro ball-player Ian Kinsler - and since then we've seen this start-up reach staggering heights! From GQ magazine to the World Series and beyond, Warstic has brought beauty and attitude to America's pastime -- and Ben has been kind to keep in touch with us over the years through it all. Of course, as James says in the episode, "every beautiful ship needs a captain" -- and Christine Edginton is here to talk shop about the nuts and bolts that went into bringing this HQ to life...a storefront, coffee shop, speakeasy, music venue and all-around baseball experience in Dallas, Texas. We'd like to thank Ben and Christine for joining us, and we hope you all enjoy this exciting retelling of the epic opening to a new era! Welcome to the WARSTIC REVOLUTION. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Blackwell is back! As the calendar year 2021 draws to a close, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a hopeful but complicated 12 months. As the announcement of a new Jack White (series of) album(s) alongside dates for a new tour filled our hearts with JWIII excitement, a slew of releases from both new and legacy artists alike within the TMR stable maintained our collective spirits during a tumultuous year packed with hope, despair, joy and music. In this special retrospective, 5-time-returning guest Ben Blackwell (co-founder and co-owner of Third Man Records) joins us to detail the highs, sighs and really-tries of the year of our lord two thousand and twenty one...and teases a glimpse of what's in story for 2022. Does Jack White have a future in the NFT business? Who assembled the TMR London releases? What restaurant did Blackwell buy Jenny Lewis dinner in during this past year? The answers to those questions and much more await you in this special 2021 retrospective, and we'd like to extend a huge thanks to Mr. Blackwell for not only appearing once more on the show but for all the wonderful art he helped bring into the world this year. Cheers to Third Man, and cheers to 2022 — Happy New Year, everybody! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready to pack your bags and trip out to jolly ol' Great Britain with the Third Men Podcast! This past fall, Third Man Records opened a landmark 3rd storefront and base of operations in London, England -- and this week we're diving deep into the store's opening, its exclusive TMRL releases and of course the accompanying concert performance by Jack White himself! When mysterious storefronts sporting odd names began popping up in the city's historic Soho, Londonites were left scratching their heads at such an absurd scam. But before long, these mock businesses revealed themselves to be none other than Jack White and co, and on Saturday September 25th, 2021 fans and spectators alike were greeted to the grand opening of this new TMR venture! Along with the new shop, Third Man featured several stunning new releases by artists such as David Ruffin, Paul Weller, The Jesus and Mary Chain and more -- and friend of the show Jamie S. Rich has joined us this week to run down all the details on this collection of bangers! From our side of the pond to yours, we hope you enjoy this new episode - cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your turntable's not dead! In fact, for the last 18 years the wax spinning on those turntables have found brand new life in the form of an astonishing vinyl resurgence. This unlikely resuscitation of one of the world's most innovative and beautiful music delivery mechanisms was spearheaded by many key tastemakers for the past several decades, but chief among those tastemakers is without a doubt Mr. Jack White. In this week's episode we're sitting down with record store owner and podcaster Jessi Zilka (Jesse Carl Vinyl and The Porch Podcast, respectively) to walk through the history of the vinyl revolution and its connections to Jack White over the years -- starting with Jack's very first exposure to black wax and continuing on to this very day. While still a small slice of the multi-billion dollar global music industry, the vinyl record's comeback is proof positive that there's hope for truth and beauty in the world for those that appreciate it - and we thank Jack White and Third Man Records for helping bring that truth and beauty back to life! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been twenty years since the iconic White Stripes album White Blood Cells ripped through the stereos and eardrums of a new generation of rock and roll fans -- propelling Jack and Meg White to stardom and cementing the pulse-pounding duo as a staple of listeners the world over. To celebrate, The Third Men Podcast is diving deep into TMR Vault #48: White Blood Cells XX to take a look at not only the iconic White Blood Cells album, but the amazing bonus features compiled by Third Man in honor of the anniversary. And what LP anniversary celebration would be complete without the participation of someone who was actually THERE for the recording of the album? Enter engineer Stuart Sikes, who (along with Jack, Meg and David Swanson) was on hand for the recording of these songs -- and who is featured in the DVD footage included in Vault 48 chronicling the recording process at Easley-McCain Recording in Memphis, Tennessee in those early weeks of 2001. Stuart's perspective on this iconic piece of rock history is unique, and his grammy-winning career has included other work alongside such acts as Modest Mouse, Polyphonic Spree, Cat Power, and the project that helped spawn The Raconteurs: Loretta Lynn's Jack White-produced modern-masterpiece Van Lear Rose. We'd like to thank Stuart for joining us on the program, and hope you all enjoy listening to this interview and much as we enjoyed conducting it! And happy birthday to White Blood Cells! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're TAKING YOU BACK to the Third Men Podcast! Jack White's first new solo music in over 3 years is finally here, and we're excited to deep dive into the new single, its gentle B-side, and speculate on what's yet to come! In the reflective spirit of Taking Me Back, we're also celebrating the new by delving into what came before... as we take you back to a little place we call Rock'n'Roll High School. Across geography and generations, the high school experience is rich with the musical discovery and experimentation that help forge lifelong tastes. Jack's time at Cass Tech is a prime example of just how important those late teen years can be, and this week we're enlisting the help of some very special guests to walk us through their own respective high school eras. First up is listener Nick Langford, whose furious shredding helped inspire recent episodes such as Anatomy of a Fandom and Open Show 2021. Next -- fresh off of the release of his band The Bootheels new collection 1988: The Original Demos (featuring bandmates Jakob Dylan, Tobi Miller and Aaron A. Brooks) singer/songwriter/musician Luther Russell is on hand to reflect on his own teen music experience. When he's not releasing solo music, playing with groups such asThose Pretty Wrongs and The Freewheelers, or writing songs for bands such as Weezer, Luther lays down some serious rock'n'roll knowledge on music podcasts far and wide - and he's here to illuminate our discussion here today. We're so thrilled to be joined by Luther and Nick on this special episode, and hope you all dig our venture back into Rock'n'Roll High School! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Jack White's longtime tour manager - the legendary Lalo Medina! Since The White Stripes' fateful final tour in 2007, Lalo has been helping to facilitate, arrange and execute Jack's live performances, and his insider perspective is something unique and extraordinary within the Third Man orbit. From Jack and Meg's northern sojourn chronicled in Under Great White Northern Lights, to multiple tours from The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and Jack White solo, Lalo has been instrumental in setting the stage for the performances that we as fans continue to be captivated by to this day. In this special extended interview, we'll learn of Lalo's time with groups such as Jurassic 5 and The Mars Volta, as well as amazing stories from the road that only Lalo could tell! Where does Jack hang after a Conan rehearsal? Who's the all-time trash-talk champion of the TMR sandlot games? What on earth does one do with raw caribou? The answers to these questions and more await you in the kick-off to the Third Men Podcast's season 6 (!) audio adventures. We'd like to thank Mr. Medina for joining us and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed recording it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast Open Show 2021 is here! The world's first-ever virtual Jack White/Third Man Records fan convention kicks off in style with musical guests, special appearances, fan performances and much much more. To ring in the festivities, TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell (fresh from his trip overseas for the Third Man Records London opening) has popped in to wish us all well, and introduce this 2+ hour show packed with musical goodies. Earlier this year, we put out the call for you, the listener, to submit video performances of Jack White or otherwise TMR-related cover songs, and you answered that call - and then some - with rousing renditions of everything from White Stripes staples to obscure one-offs that we're thrilled to hear in a different light! We'd also like to send a huge thank you to guests like Danny Kroha, Ko Melina, Marc Klockow, Lucy Walsh, April March, FUGU, Hobey Echlin and dozens more guests and contributors for making this kick-off Open Show something truly special! And last but not least - thank you to RADKEY for the brand-spankin'-new theme music to the Third Men Podcast. Enjoy, everyone - and welcome to season 6 of The Third Men Podcast! Remember to check out the video version! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new "best of" collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you'll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two - the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Dex Romweber, Jeremy Ivey, Karen Elson, Radkey, Danny Kroha, Chris Lyons, April March, Olivia Jean and Craig Brown for helping to make season 5 of the podcast our most memorable and popular yet - and thanks to all the other guests who joined us that we simply ran out of space to include! But that's not all - we'd also like to announce our season 6 opener: THE THIRD MEN PODCAST OPEN SHOW: 2021! In our first-ever foray into a visual edition of our TMP, we're calling on all Jack White fans to submit their contribution to this major youtube/podcast crossover event! Are you a musician? Video yourself playing a Jack White tune and send it along! Have some kick-ass Jack White or TMR fan art? Have a fun concert story you want to share? Take all your amazing Jack White memories & creativity and send them along to THIRDMENPODCAST@GMAIL.COM by September 5th, 2021, to be included in the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're sittin' on top of the world...because it's the season 5 finale of The Third Men Podcast - AND our landmark 150th episode! That's TWO big things. But of course, in the Jack White tradition, we need a third big thing...so for this special milestone episode we present to you an extended discussion with musician, podcaster, and Atlantic Records marketing mastermind Nick Harvey! Earlier in the year, Paul joined Nick and co-host Eric Daino on their wonderful Adventure Time podcast titled Adventure Guys, and in that episode an interesting discussion began: what role did the four years of high school and the four years of college play in the development of our respective musical tastes? Does an artist who waits four years between releases miss out on an entire generation of possible fans? How does an aging fanbase affect the trajectory of an artist's style? Do the musical prejudices we can sometimes carry with us in our youth grow out of us as adults...or do those divisions only grow stronger over time? These questions and more are the subject of today's 150th episode we had to title "Four Years of Chances" - in which we seek to trace our own musical evolution through stories, melodies and experiences of distant playlists past. At Atlantic Records, fostering fandom is top of mind for Nick, who serves as Marketing Director and has spent the last decade entrenched in nearly every aspect of the music business. Nick is also on hand to give us his perspective on Jack White's career, as well as the many achievements racked up by Third Man Records in their own 12 years of carefully curated activity. Our thanks go to Nick Harvey for joining us this week, and to everyone who has helped the Third Men Podcast continue to grow and thrive these past 150 episodes. To our listeners, our guests, and the wonderful crew at Third Man Records, we owe a great debt of gratitude - and we look forward to paying it forward when we return for season 6 this September! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We knew that you wanted more, but would you fight for...another edition of the great Jack White song debate known only as: Would You Fight For My Love? Well Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals sure would, because our Triplegraph friends are back to play this epic Third Men Podcast game not seen since episode 15 of the show waaaaay back in season one! Each contestant in this bluesy battle royale must pick two of their least favorite Jack White tunes, and it's up to the opposing team to mount a defense - if our players can get their opponents to reconsider the song at hand, then points are won and champions will inevitably be crowned. Can James convince Jordan that Ezmerelda must indeed steal the show? Can Alex come up with a collectors item to distract Paul into giving him a higher score? Will Jordan have the stamina to collect every single little acorn he can find? And will Paul find the financing for his one-man-play recounting the true (and insane) story of one "Stagg" Lee Shelton and his fight for riverboat pimp supremacy? One thing is for sure - we all had a super fun time playing! And we hope you all have a fun time listening. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's go! Allons-y! The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with not one, but TWO special guests this week! Here to discuss their recently released EP Palladium, we're joined by returning guest and top-tier TMR recording artist Olivia Jean, alongside legendary musician, songwriter, animator and illustrator Elinor Blake, aka April March! This past spring, Elinor and Olivia treated fans to a collaboration many months in the making, with a 6 track EP and corresponding 7" single release encompassing a multi-lingual, multi-arrangement study on the track Palladium by Liz Brady (originally written as The Hip by 60's Texan rockers The Sparkles). Recorded in July of 2020, Elinor and Olivia's self-produced collaboration also features the talents of Erica Salazar, Austin Seegers and Cody Clayton, capturing the spirit and energy of Olivia Jean's latest live sets with sizzling results. Of course, with two titanic talents such as these two on hand, we had to dive deeper! Jack White fans will also remember Elinor Blake for her excellent illustrations within the We're Going To Be Friends children's book and corresponding cover single back in 2017 - as well as a multitude of other musical milestones through the course of her career. We discuss Elinor's early days (both in the visual and musical arts) as well as conduct a much-needed catch-up with the latest happenings in the world of Olivia Jean. Which iconic comic book artist was Elinor tasked with retrieving from the bar during her first internship? What is the secret origin of the shiny and mysterious Holly Grail? Which dance would win in a You Got Served-style dance competition: the "Deborah" or the "White Boy Shuffle"? The answers to these questions and more await you in this excessively fun extended interview! Let's go! Allons-y! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Calling all candy cane children! This week the Third Men take an up-close look at what it means to be a White Stripes fan, from the songs that move us to the aspects of the fandom that keep us engaged. Since the video for Fell In Love With A Girl hit airwaves in the early 2000's (and even before then), fans have been captivated by Jack & Meg's grand experiment, and that interest has blossomed into a wide world of content spanning not just the continued musical work of Jack White, but an entire stable of artists and history throughout the Third Man Records world. What songs brought you into the fold? Was it seeing the band live that did it, or was it the eye-candy (peppermint, of course) music videos that sustained your interest? In this episode we'll take a look at all sides of the fandom, and we're especially excited to announce that we've enlisted some help in showcasing the songs that inspire us by the band that we just can't get enough of. In the first installment of a new on-going series, The Third Men Podcast is proud to present the CANDY CANE FAN FESTIVAL, an open show for listeners to submit recordings of themselves covering songs by The White Stripes. The response to this open show was enormous, and we're so excited to present music by incredibly talented listeners such as: Alex Schaks, Andy Osborn, Austin Lee, Casey & Muddiman, David PV, Derik Ferguson, Francesco Savants Belluci, Gretchen Shae, Jacob Vee & Too Deep, Josh Akin, Joe Humphries & Flat Whites, Josh Woodall & Red Letter, Lori Carlson, Mark Nelsen, Neuphants feat. Zendy, Nick Langford, Rob Janos, Ronald Lindsay & Buddy Vassie, Shane Devon and Tim Trainer! Thanks to everyone who submitted and if you don't hear your cover in this week's episode, we WILL play everything we were sent on an episode in the near future! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready for the ultimate test of Jack White trivia? One of your humble co-hosts had better be, because this episode is the return of our POP QUIZ series - and this time James is in the hot seat! Last year, James lead Paul to believe that they would be discussing a nondescript old-timey blues man during their recording session, when BAM. It was pop quiz time. It's one thing to prepare for a quiz...it's another to be put on the spot, and hey - YOU try to name every track on Horehound without looking! That's tough! Well, James is about to get a taste of his own medicine (and i've heard he has no faith in medicine) when the turntables turn and this time Paul springs the POP QUIZ TRAP! Play along at home and see if you can best the score of a man who literally co-hosts a Jack White fan podcast - we want to hear your results! Plus, Third Person Luke Sinclare joins us once again to pose some questions of his own, and to take a White Stripes sporcle quiz in real time. So put on your TMR trivia caps and let loose a battle cry - it's time to enter the trivia arena and fight to conquer a quiz! Coooooooonquuuuuessst! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How would YOU sequence The White Stripes debut album? What songs would you add on, or cut from, Get Behind Me Satan? What makes a perfect Jack White record to you? This week on the Third Men Podcast, we're digging deep to find the answers to these questions and more in the first chapter of a new recurring series: DIFFERENT STRIPES. Special guest Luke Sinclare joins your humble co-hosts to take a journey into the world of alternate history, where we're free to re-sequence, re-record or just plain re-imagine the albums we all know and love by the band that started it all - The White Stripes. For this inaugural episode, we've picked two records which hold a special place in the trajectory of Jack & Meg's grand experiment: 1999's The White Stripes self-titled debut album, and 2005's experimental masterpiece Get Behind Me Satan. We'll debate which song(s) could possibly take the place of Blue Orchid, which tracks could have worked as singles or EPs, how many songs make up the perfect track count for an LP, and much much more. Will there be laughing? Yes. Will there be screaming? Oh yes. Will we walk away with drastically different interpretations of some of our favorite records? Hey - that's the whole point! So sit back and enjoy this excessively fun episode, and be sure to let us know what YOU would do with these records! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Chris Lyons of New Orleans Garage-Psych crew Silver Synthetic! Their excellent new self-titled debut LP drops on April 9th from Third Man Records, and we had the pleasure of sitting down with the group's lead singer and principle songwriter to talk about how Silver Synthetic formed, how the album came about, and what series of circumstances caught the eye of TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Swank. Listeners to the show will remember your humble co-hosts singing the praises of last year's Out of the Darkness EP release, which introduced us to four tracks from the band - two of which, Unchain Your Heart and Out of the Darkness, also appear on their eponymous debut record. Chris runs down all eight album cuts with us on the show, gives us some insight into his own musical roots, and delves deep into the struggles of launching a new group amidst the ever-present realities of a global pandemic. It's blazing rock'n'roll, thought-provoking discussion, and a rumination on the Golden Nugget Flea Market this week on the Third Men Podcast! We'd like to thank Mr. Lyons for joining us, and we hope you all go and pick up Silver Synthetic's new record available wherever fine music is sold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is thrilled to welcome back returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals to walk through the long and innovative history of Jack White's usage of color! Since last we spoke with Alex and Jordan, their groundbreaking Triplegraph pedal has been doing gangbusters for Third Man Hardware, sparking interest from musicians and collectors alike with its user-friendly interface and elegant design. Coppersound's collaborator on the Triplegraph, Jack White, played a key role in using color to highlight the design features of this inventive new pedal - but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jack White's savvy application of color in his art and projects. When The White Stripes burst onto the Detroit rock scene in the late 90's, their distinctive red, white and black color scheme became a hallmark of the band's presentation, and a memorable audio-visual connection that would help propel the group to the heights of rock'n'roll stardom in the years to come. Whether you're standing in the red, red rain, tasting some black bat licorice or sniffing yourself a blue orchid - Jack White's music through the course of his entire career has carried with it a unique synchronicity with the world of color. Indeed, each of Jack's musical projects carries with it a unique color scheme, and in this episode we've drafted the Coppersound guys to help us detail as many colorful connections as we can find! From The Raconteurs' inconspicuous green and copper tones, to Jack White solo's ubiquitous blue - we tour through it all and manage to have a ridiculous amount of fun in the process. We'll say one thing - this is the single most prevalent use of the word "synesthesia" we've ever featured on the show! So brace yourself for a fun, informative and (dare I say) insightful time ahead of you this week on the Third Men Podcast, and thanks to Alex and Jordan for joining us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now we wanna, be your POD! Now we wanna, be your POD! Well c'mon! This week we're turning our attention to a friendship made in Detroit rock heaven: Jack White and Iggy Pop! When the legendary Stooges debuted in Michigan in 1967, audiences weren't quite prepared for the level of extremes this hard-edged rock'n'roll band were ready to go to. Frontman Iggy Pop shocked captivated concert-goers with antics that would wind up laying the groundwork for the punk rock movement nearly ten years later, as well as grab the attention of countless rock'n'roll royalty - in particular one Mr. David Bowie. Though The Stooges would break up in 1974 (before reforming decades later), Iggy would continue on with over a dozen solo albums to his name - some of which (along with the treasured Stooges albums) made their way to a young Jack White as he embarked on his own Michigan rock sojourn. Jack and Iggy linked up during the heights of The White Stripes fame and over the course of the last 20 years have shared some interesting and award-winning moments that we're out to detail on the show today. PLUS - in the spirit of famous friendships, The Third Men podcast and the wonderful new movie review podcast Let Me Introduce You have linked up to bring you an overview of another famous Jack White friendship: John C. Reilly. This past February we sat down with Katie, Graham and Ashley to discuss Reilly's 2007 mock-umentary film Walk Hard in which Jack was cast as Elvis Presley for a hilarious scene involving karate chops and country gibberish. We'll discuss the movie, Reilly's various collaborations with Jack over the years, and more in this extended segment. Of course, of all the famous friendships we're covering today - the greatest is that of us and our listeners (cue the studio audience "aww") so take a seat friend, and enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Detroit music legend Danny Kroha! Danny's work has graced dozens of records through the course of his career, as well as a horde of influential bands including The Demolition Doll Rods, Rocket 455, Danny and the Darleans, and (perhaps most notably) The Gories. Over three decades ago, Danny, alongside fellow Gories Mick Collins and Peggy O'Neill, laid the groundwork for a renaissance of back-to-basics rock'n'roll - a path that paved the way for countless collectives to expand Detroit's already-robust rock legacy. Of course the Gories would also be a key influence for Jack and Meg White when they began their own back-to-basics rock group The White Stripes - and the similarities between the two bands are striking. While Danny's history is extensive, he continues to make exceptional music to this day - releasing this past month the second in a series of solo blues albums on Third Man Records. Detroit Blues chronicles Kroha's exploration of traditional blues and folk songs, and in many ways returns to to the same spirit of "essential sound" that The Gories themselves embraced at their inception. The new record follows 2015's Angels Watching Over Me, also released on Third Man (and also excellent). In this episode we walk through the breadth of Danny's career and gain some unique insight and fun stories from his legendary body of work. We'd like to thank Mr. Kroha for joining us and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed recording it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Open up, that's not enough! We've been counting the mile markers between last episode, and this episode -- because we're so excited to be back with the second installment of our 2-part DODGE AND BURN album analysis and review! As we learned in part one, The Dead Weather's third LP release is full of oddities and curiosities (like the band itself) and this time around we're taking a tour through each track to uncover even more secrets. When Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence get together you know you're in for some fierce-sounding songs that play to each band member's respective strengths - but on Dodge and Burn the band takes things a step further, even going so far as to finish the album with a full-blown power pop ballad! From the irresistible weirdness & rhythm of Three Dollar Hat, to the smokey atmosphere of Rough Detective, to the rock and roll fury that is I Feel Love (Every Million Miles), we consider this album's tunes to be amongst the band's best - and we hope you'll join us for this in-depth exploration of all 12 masterful cuts. We'll also take a look at the album's reception, share some final thoughts from the band about their trajectory from the time, and rate the record using our patented (it's not) rating system. Joining us for the rating is our friend Jessi from the Porch Podcast, the first Third Men guest in our show's history to help rate a record with us! This one is a lot of fun, so get all that buzz-kill energy out the door - because we won't be long, we're no beginners. We'll be here Wednesday night, our pod up just ri-i-ight! The Im(pod)sible Winners! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We. Feel. Looooooove for The Dead Weather! And what better way to show it than with a deep-dive into this spooky super-group's excellent third album: DODGE AND BURN! In part one of a two-part podcast epic, The Third Men (that's us) are shining a light on what Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence were up to from 2013 to 2015, and how a scattered series of break-neck sessions lead to this surprising addition to the Third Man catalog. Of course Jack White fans are quite accustomed to spontaneity and surprises - but would you believe that the surprising thing about this record was that...it was no surprise? That's right, as we explore the origin of Dodge and Burn we'll soak in the wild history of one of the only albums in Jack's canon to carry with it a multi-year concept that was planned out, promoted, executed, and (more or less) completed as intended. And that's not the only oddity that this third Dead Weather record brought to the table! With no touring support, a largely pre-recorded round of promotional materials and an uncharacteristic lack-of-Jack at the forefront of the press, Dodge and Burn stands out as a delightful, expertly executed but WEIRD chapter in TMR history! Joining on this journey is returning guest Jessi from the Porch Podcast (a wonderful show which details a different Pearl Jam cut in each episode!) to talk all things Dead Weather -- plus the challenges and triumphs of operating a record store during a pandemic. We think this album is an impossible winner and we hope you'll don your rough detective caps and open up to the masterful musical madness that awaits in this episode! What we know about havin' a podcast? We're crazy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready to enter through the portal of Detroit Shoegaze, and become its no.1 fan! This week on the Third Men Podcast we're excited to present an over-sized exploration of the wonderful new SOUTHEAST OF SATURN compilation from Third Man Records! Southeast of Saturn explores the rich tapestry of the Detroit area's Shoegaze scene from the late 80's and early 90's in all its dreamy, ambient, melodic and skillfully crafted glory. Joining us on this journey are friends of the show Julia and Tobias from the band ATMIG (https://www.atmig.com/), and these avid shoegazers are the perfect guides to walk us through this wonderfully spacey genre of music. Jack White fans might be surprised to hear just how close Detroit Shoegaze and its players brushed up next to the Detroit Garage Rock scene and the world of TMR in those mid-to-late 90's years, and we uncover some of those familiar faces & sounds in this episode. Southeast of Saturn collects 19 beautiful tracks by many different bands - and we're proud to announce that members from two of the most notable groups on the comp are here to talk with us on the show today! First up is bass player for the mighty Majesty Crush, Mr. Hobey Echlin. Hobey's stories are a mile-a-minute - don't blink or you'll miss the secret origin of Majesty Crush, the band's connections to groups like Goober and the Peas, and detailed accounts of the slinky, sexy genius of lead singer David Stroughter. Next up are the amazing Windy & Carl, whose gorgeous ambient melodies influenced countless musicians and entranced listeners for over 25 years. In addition to their wonderful music, Windy & Carl's Stormy Records shop in Dearborn, MI is a hub of music and culture - taste-making sounds for its many customers and shining a light on quality music in Michigan. We're thrilled to have this wonderful collection of interviews to share with you all, and encourage everyone to get their hands on Southeast of Saturn - out now on Third Man Records! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.