Wilco the Podcast

Our season 3 finale guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt sit down with Pat Sansone and discuss everything from Wilco contributions to Pat's solo work and photography.Grab Pat's new photography book NOTICINGS at www.sansonicabooks.com/

In this very special episode, Lance and Matt sit down with composer and producer Jim O'Rourke to discuss his contributions to the Wilco catalogue.

Send us a textLance and Matt handpick highlights from the immense Ghost is Born 20th Anniversary box set. 

Send us a textIf you were at Solid Sound 2024, you may have seen Steve Keene, the most prolific painter of all time. Steve is known for his mass produced style of painting, and his unique recreations of album artwork. Lance and Matt dive into Steve's process and influences on this special episode of Wilco the Podcast. 

How to fight loneliness? Lance and Matt try to decipher that very question through the lens of Wilco on this week's episode. 

Join hosts Lance and Matt as they recap their favorite albums of 2024. Episode Artwork: Dara Weyna

Today on the pod we welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer (or "decomposer" as she prefers it), Yuka Honda. Yuka has collaborated with several music giants including Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, The Beastie Boys, Mike Watt, David Byrne....the list goes on! Yuka performs solo electronic music as EUCADEMIX and her latest release Farm Psychedelia II is available now on Bandcamp. Yuka also performs with her husband Nels Cline in the group CUP. Dive on in! This is a fun one. Photo credit: Sean Ono Lennon

Lance and Matt cozy up for a conversation about some top Wilco comfort tracks.

Matt and Lance settle in for an honest conversation about America in light of the upcoming 2024 election.

Pull up a seat at the bonfire and lend an ear! We've got Marcus Nuccio on the pod today, "live" from the Chicago 'burbs. If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you likely saw Marcus drumming with Ratboys. Marcus also lends his talents to Chicago-based bands Pet Symmetry and What Gives. 

Welcome to Season 3! We're back with a very special episode featuring Spencer and Sammy Tweedy, sons of Jeff Tweedy and accomplished musicians in their own right. We cover everything from Wilco memories and influences to personal music projects. Follow Spencer at:https://spencertweedy.com/IG: @spencertweedyFollow Sammy at:Bandcamp: sammytweedy.bandcamp.com/thatblue.bandcamp.com/IG: @sammytweedy

Lance and Matt welcome back friend of the pod Tim Grierson to discuss all things Hot Sun Cool Shroud, the latest offering from Wilco. Episode artwork was created by Dara Weyna.

Join Lance and Matt as they recap their highlights of Solid Sound 2024!

Welcome to the season 2 finale! Join Lance and Matt as they dissect their favorite guitar moments throughout Wilco's catalogue. Jeff, Nels and Pat's contributions are celebrated. 

Join Lance and Matt as they discuss some of their favorite Wilco deep cuts in preparation for Solid Sound 2024. 

Matt and Lance are thrilled to welcome their second guest from Wilco to the show. Mikael talks about his specific contributions to Wilco's catalog, his fascination with music theory, as well as his interesting side projects. Mikael's unique additions to the Wilco sound are also noted and celebrated.(Photo Credit: Harper Point)

This guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt had a fantastic time talking with their first guest from the band. Nels graciously went into depth about his work as Wilco's lead guitarist as well as some of his unique contributions to specific songs from Wilco's catalogue.Photo by Mikael Jorgensen

In this episode Lance and Matt switch up the normal format of discussing Wilco and instead focus on an aspect of albums that often gets overlooked when an album is released and assessed: its cover! Join in as they discuss how a cover influences the way an album is absorbed.

An episode one year in the making is finally yours to hear! Lance and Matt connect with Ashwin Deepankar, Wilco's drum tech and stage manager, and connect over a shared fandom of Wilco. Ashwin presents a candid look at what it's like to go from being a fan of your favorite band to being hired to work with them.Ashwin Deepankar is a backline technician and stage manager for Wilco Touring World. When he is not on the road he is The Loft session assistant. Outside of working with Wilco he is a drummer and recording engineer who has been in the Chicago music scene for well over a decade. Currently, he is working on a music project with his wife, Shara called Aatmaa which will be released this year. He resides in Chicago, IL with Shara.

In this exciting episode featuring guest Mark Greenberg, the manager of the legendary Loft, Lance and Matt geek out and ask questions about Wilco's creative processes. Some of the topics discussed were Wilco's collaborative approach as a band of six individuals, what it's like to work with Jeff Tweedy, and some of the best things about working at an impressive recording facility. Fun was had by all!

In this episode Matt and Lance select songs that uniquely capture the prettier side of Wilco. We all know that Wilco can rock out, but this is a chance to examine some of their most elegant melodies. Also, a unique rule is proposed: no outside research was allowed in the lead-up to the episode.

Even though it might be mid-January, it's still that time of year when many of us identify our goals and aspirations for the rest of the year. Matt and Lance have selected some songs from the Wilco catalog that will hopefully help to make it an interesting endeavor for you. Whatever your relationship is with resolutions, we hope that you have fun joining us for the conversation.

On this very special mid-season bonus episode of Wilco the Podcast, Lance and Matt sit down with singer-songwriter Denison Witmer, covering everything from Denison's new album, his carpentry business, and his collaborations with musicians Rosie Thomas and Sufjan Stevens. This episode also features a first listen of Denison's new song "Focus Ring" from his forthcoming studio album. To stay up-to-date with Denison, visit denisonwitmer.com or follow him on Instagram (@denisonwitmer). Photo Credit: Lindsay Elliott

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast! It's the end of 2023 which means it's that time of year when everyone drops their curated lists of favorite albums and songs from the year. Matt and Lance raise a glass and discuss their favorites from the year.

'Tis the season to get together with friends and... family! What better way to celebrate and reflect on the holiday season than to have a reflection on the complex thing that is "family." Matt and Lance reflect on the topic by examining Wilco as a type of family as well as exploring their own relationships with family members.Matt references an NPR interview that Jeff Tweedy did with his two sons, Spencer and Sammy, which can be found here:https://www.npr.org/2020/10/29/929085576/jeff-tweedy-love-is-the-king-instagram-liveLance referred to a live performance of An Empty Corner which can be listened to here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8VbfRnVv-s

Lance and Matt explore the theme of gratefulness within Wilco's music for a special Thanksgiving-themed episode. Also included is a discussion of Jeff Tweedy's 3rd book.

Over the decades Wilco has covered their fair share of other artists' songs. Thanks to a suggestion from a listener's comment on Instagram, Matt and Lance delve into some of their favorites from the Wilco cover catalog.

This is the conclusion to Lance and Matt's discussion with Tim Grierson on Wilco's 13th studio album Cousin.Tim Grierson is the senior U.S. critic for Screen International. His writing appears frequently at the Los Angeles Times, Vulture and Rolling Stone. Grierson co-hosts the weekly film podcast Grierson & Leitch, and he is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure.

It's finally time to discuss Cousin! This is a special episode as it is part 1 of 2 and the guys welcome back Tim Grierson to delve into reviewing the album.Tim Grierson is the senior U.S. critic for Screen International. His writing appears frequently at the Los Angeles Times, Vulture and Rolling Stone. Grierson co-hosts the weekly film podcast Grierson & Leitch, and he is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure.

Matt and Lance are big fans of spooky season. They selected some creepy Wilco tunes for you to enjoy this Halloween season. *Maniacal laugh*

In this episode Lance and Matt got the chance to sit down with E.J. and Julie Glaser. Most people are probably a little more familiar with their daughter, comedian Nikki Glaser, but the Glasers are huge Wilco fans. Having been long-term fans they share about their experience of watching Wilco's evolution as well as developing a friendship with the band.Check out a recording of "No Denying'" by Glaze & the Moonkings (E.J.'s band):https://www.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=G8HhPPB2okI

Matt and Lance are back with a brand new season of Wilco the Podcast! In this first episode of season 2 the theme of encores has been chosen to celebrate the return of this show. The boys talk songs that Wilco has chosen as encore songs and they also choose songs that they would love to hear Wilco perform for an encore. Deep cuts are referenced and celebrated.Matt Morgan referenced a live performance of Dash 7 which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmevBxmmfk8Lance Hill referenced a live performance of Pieholden Suite which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ha6AXZx6c

Mikael Jorgensen's contributions to Wilco's catalog are phenomenal. While you don't always get the best view of his work at a concert, as he's tucked away in the back, this episode's focus hopes to change your view of just how instrumental he is to Wilco's success. The deep dive into his creativity was certainly an enjoyable one for Matt and Lance.Workin It Podcast Interview:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilco-keyboardist-mikael-jorgensen-wilco-does-indeed/id1459729509?i=1000451801348Look Around You: Synthesizer Patel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2myFLUDB74

The Summer Spotlight series continues with a focus on all things Glenn Kotche. Kotche is an incredibly talented and technical musician. The guys had so much delving into his history as well as his essential contributions to Wilco.

Having wrapped on season 1, the boys dedicate episodes throughout the summer to featuring individual members of Wilco and their contributions to the band as well as their own individual careers. First up is the extremely talented and oft-overlooked Pat Sansone.

It's time to wind down and wrap up season 1! The boys select their favorite closing tracks from Wilco albums and it's the first time that the song is chosen by both Matt and Lance. They also detail what's next for the podcast in season 2 as well as a summer mini-season. A nostalgic recap of season 1 is also discussed as the boys recall their favorite episodes.

In yet another guest episode the boys get the chance to meet with Daniel Cook Johnson, author of Wilcopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Music of America's Best Band, and listen to him talk about the creation of his book and his deep love of all things Wilco. It was a special occasion as the boys get to personally thank him as his work is very frequently cited on the show. In this episode Lance is hyperactive and Matt is quiet.Daniel Cook Johnson is a writer whose work has appeared in the Raleigh News andObserver, the Lenoir News-Topic, and Indy Week. He has maintained his own Film Babble Blog since 2004, and from 2010 to 2016 was the Wilco Examiner for the former website Examiner.com. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his two cats, Bob and Watson.

Summertime is just around the corner. The weather is getting warmer and the road is calling. The boys select four songs from Wilco's catalog that would be a worthy addition to your summer road trip playlists.

On this week's episode the boys were able to connect with the hosts of an earlier Wilco-related podcast called Wilco Will Love You (listen here - https://wilco-will-love-you.simplecast.com). A discussion about their introduction to Wilco, their personal artistic endeavors, as well as the future of their show is explored. Have fun hearing some Wilco nerds connect!

It's that time of the year when we wish our neighbors a friendly "May the 4th be with you." The boys take a deep dive into their favorite "underrated" Wilco album Star Wars in honor of all things nerdy. Also includes a review of the boys' recent visit to Record Store Day 2023.

Let's face it: we all have our favorite songs... and our less than favorite songs. In this episode the boys select songs that the other host is less fond of. Cases are made for why each selected song should be reconsidered. Enjoy the debate!

The boys explore the theme of addiction in the context of Jeff Tweedy's past struggle with opiate addiction. John Stirratt's steady influence on the band is celebrated.

The boys talk childhood! The music of Wilco recurrently delves into this topic and the boys felt like getting nostalgic and revisiting memories from their early years. Things get personal and memories and insights are shared.Also, before childhood is explored, there is a BONUS review of a recent Wilco show the boys experienced at the Riviera in Chicago on March 26, 2023. This is featured at the beginning of the episode. Enjoy!

Did you know that there's an entire sandwich shop in Canada based off of Wilco's music? In this episode the boys interview Chad Comfort and Dan Farlow, co-founders of Mermaid Avenue Sandwich Factory in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Chad and Dan discuss their friendship and the beginnings of their Wilco fandom.  #makingpeoplehappywithsandwiches

The boys have been stuck on "shouting out" different things on the show lately. They realized that Wilco have also referenced other things within their songs. Some of their shout outs might surprise you.

The boys take on the topic of Wilco's moodiness. The topic is subjective in nature and allowed them to discuss the way Wilco uses their sonic landscapes in so many distinct and, at times, unconventional ways.An episode from the podcast Sing for Science is also referenced featuring Jeff Tweedy and Dr. Shimon Edelman that was released on October 5, 2022.(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-tweedy-wilco-less-than-you-think-consciousness/id1535070210?i=1000581652417).

The boys welcome their first guest ever on the show: Tim Grierson, author of Wilco: Sunken Treasure. Tim Grierson is the senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. His writing appears frequently at Vulture, Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times. Grierson co-hosts the weekly film podcast Grierson & Leitch, and he is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure. Find him on Twitter and Instagram at @timgrierson.

After having explored some of Wilco's best love songs on the previous episode, the boys chose to follow up with some songs about all things related to "hate" and break-up.

Happy Valentine's Day! Who doesn't enjoy a good love song? Wilco has a strong catalog of love songs and we think they're "poetry and magic." The boys dig in to some of their favorites.

Lance & Morgan discuss the topics of death, mortality, fatherhood, Joan Didion, and Nels Cline.

Lance & Morgan delve into Wilco's celebration of music and the influence of their record collections. The boys choose songs that parse out their love of music and Wilco.  Shout-outs abound.