Podcasts about Wilco

In this final interview from Newport Folk Festival, I sat down with the awesome duo of Casey Gomez Walker and Spencer Tweedy, whose project, Case Oats, is one of my favorite alt-country Chicago bands.Casey and Spencer are a uniquely compelling duo — complementing each other's talents — both personally and professionally. Case Oats' most recent album, the critically acclaimed Last Missouri Exit, combines Casey's keen literary background with Spencer's knowledge of the craft of songwriting to create a truly groundbreaking album.Spencer, who of course comes from musical family and as he calls it, “a culture of belief,” talks to me about how his own belief in Casey's ability and strengths pushed them further to even greater heights and allowed them to exceed their goals. This is an inspiring and informative interview with two super intriguing artists who embody a self-belief and fearlessness.=======================================00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg03:40 - Introduction to Casey Oats and their origins in Chicago03:51 - Casey's creative writing background impacts his songwriting04:21 - Transition from writing stories to making an album04:49 - How meeting Spencer encouraged continued music creation05:34 - The culture of belief in making art and its normalization06:30 - Spencer's journey from unfamiliarity to making records07:12 - Writing songs from short stories and focusing on core truths08:05 - Spencer's experience of working under pressure and saying yes09:36 - The quick turnaround for their album and embracing fearlessness10:23 - The humility and bravery involved in creative risks11:13 - The story behind "Last Missouri Exit" as a symbolic milestone11:57 - Touring in Europe and favorite venues and cities12:41 - Supporting and collaborating with other Chicago artists13:40 - Family influences, especially their parents' roles in music and industry14:57 - The importance of craft, dedication, and perseverance in songwriting16:19 - The power of expression and meaningful engagement in music17:18 - The significance of "Last Missouri Exit" as a record and personal symbol18:26 - The idea of writing a novel titled "Last Missouri Exit"20:14 - How Casey and Spencer met and began collaborating21:27 - Their early gigs at G Man and the evolution of their band22:25 - Touring highlights in Norway, Madrid, and the UK22:42 - The experience of sold-out shows and the feeling of achievement24:20 - The Chicago music scene's supportive nature and emerging youth talent25:11 - The importance of community, collaboration, and nurturing future generations26:51 - Their advice on creativity, community, and staying true to oneself27:30 - Episode Wrap-Up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

The Deadcast points to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York, set inside the lush green of a state park & home to some of the wildest Grateful Dead shows of the mid-1980s, with a look at the 1985 parking lot scene.Guests: David Lemieux, David Leopold, Johnny Dwork, DNA, Ken Schneider, Andy Perrine, David Moran, Corry Arnold, Nicholas Meriwether, Annabelle Walsh, Donick CarrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're talking Taja Cheek, who you may know as L'Rain. We discuss the fourth L'Rain album, Fata Morgana, which she says is the final part in a quadrilogy that began with her self-titled 2017 debut. We also discussed her already busy summer of shows, including sharing the stage with Tortoise in NYC and an appearance at Wilco's Solid Sound Festival, plus the double-edged sword of the "experimental musician" tag, how L'Rain songs are brought to life on record, upcoming touring plans and more. -- Credits: Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray Theme music by Michael Silverstein photo: Mackai Sharp  

Jim Runge spent over 30 years on the road as a tour manager for The Black Keys, Wilco, Jeff Tweedy, Alice in Chains, Major Lazer, Shakira, L.L. Cool J, Collective Soul, and dozens more. In 2020, just weeks after marrying his wife Stacy, Jim suffered a stroke — and in 2022, a Parkinson's disease diagnosis changed everything again.In this wide-ranging Fox Cities Core interview, Jim and Stacy stop by the studio to talk about the last four years: getting back on the road after the stroke, the emotional weight of Parkinson's, promoting a pair of films they were involved with (The Green Blah! and GOLD) while quietly carrying a life-altering diagnosis, and how they're now shifting from crisis mode into what they're calling "Operation Runge Restoration."Along the way, Jim shares stories from decades on tour — including the true story of a teenage Dave Grohl mailing him fan mail years before Nirvana, unforgettable nights at Minneapolis's First Avenue, and life inside the Green Bay hardcore punk scene that started it all with his band No Response.Support Jim & Stacy's recovery journey (GoFundMe):https://www.gofundme.com/f/operation-runge-restorationMore on Jim & Stacy:Follow their "Jim Runge IRL" story on YouTube and Facebook Live for ongoing updates.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587492770785#https://www.youtube.com/@jimrunge9113About Fox Cities CoreFox Cities Core on Code Zero Radio covers the Fox Cities and Wisconsin regional live music scene through artist interviews, venue spotlights, and show previews.

EP 114 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES - part 3 On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss TWO more albums that are coming up on major release date anniversaries. SAM talks about WILCO's sophomore album "BEING THERE" (30th anniversary) ROB talks about THE SMITHEREENS debut album "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" (40th anniversary) Exclusive Audio from Jim Babjak talking about the making of "Especially For You" Exclusive Audio from Pat DiNizio's audiobook "Confessions of a Rock Star" **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Visit the Know Good Music Website for exclusive merchandise (Shirts / Mugs) / Interview Links / The History of Know Good Music - and more!  https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC! Copyright Claim: The chapter excerpt "cigarette" from Pat DiNizio's audiobook "confessions of a Rock Star" used with permission from Jim Babjak.

Set the controls for the heart of 1985 and the Dead's 20th anniversary shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, with a look at the band's very busy year, plus Dead Head adventures aplenty.Guests: Dennis McNally, Len Dell'Amico, Rosie McGee, John Leopold, Dave Leopold, Johnny Dwork, David Lemieux, Nicholas Meriwether, Dave PerlisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even during the past decade while he was busy with Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard still has always found time to make music - whether with his teenage bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys, or more recently under his own name, starting with his 2025 album, Happy Birthday, an impressive debut recorded using four- and eight-track cassette. For his wonderful new album, Fire From The Hip, he's elevated his approach in every possible way, expanding the sonic palette, fidelity and songcraft for a confident collection of indie rock tunes that evoke Wilco and Teenage Fanclub and Faces and of Montreal, among other touchstones. In episode 143 of the LSQ podcast, Finn talks about the making of the album, how he approached it differently from Happy Birthday, and the satisfaction he got from working with a community of artist friends. He also talks about how he first became obsessed with music as a kid thanks to the Beatles and the Ramones. And he shares some details about film he's working on about The Replacements (based on Bob Mehr's definitive book about the band), why he relates to bassist Tommy Stinson and a dream he had the other night about frontman Paul Westerberg. Finn is on tour now and has additional dates in the fall. Get tickets here. 

Welcome to an ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vaults.In celebration of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT's 40th ANNIVERSARY celebration, I bring you one of the most joyous Revolutions Per Movies episodes of all time--my deep dive into that amazing doc with WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON & JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT. And remember that punk rock shit BELONGS ON FUCKING MARS!!!!(Episode 101 originally aired on July 3rd, 2025).ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:This week I'm joined by WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON to discuss a film he knows backward and forwards: HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT! But that's not all… I also got to blow his mind with surprise guest JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT!!!We discuss Mikael's endless creativity and how he decides where to put his energy on any given day, the many hours he spent as a teenager making music on his IBM floppy drive computer, doing David Letterman-style comedy audio cassette recordings, how unusual it was to see Mikael with a computer on stage during his first Wilco tour (and how common it is now), how intense it was for him to join an established band like Wilco, tribalism in music scenes, how the documentary is both terrifying and comforting, how shirtless people outnumber people wearing shirts in this film, Mikael's religious upbringing and its impact on his fear of heavy metal, KISS being in children's TV shows, the genesis of Heavy Metal Parking Lot and how the film found an audience due to VHS tape trading culture, a reenactment of Zebraman's anti punk rock tirade, the undying loyalty of metal fans, Neil Diamond Parking Lot & Heavy Metal Picnic, Judas Priest's reaction to the film, Jeff trying to eat Judas Priest's food backstage, Sofia Coppola wanting to use the film in her work, reconnecting with the stars of Heavy Metal Parking Lot decades later and so much more.So let's smoke a joint so big it stretches across America on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT: https://www.heavymetalparkinglot.com/MIKAEL JORGENSON: https://mikaeljorgensen.com/JEFF KRULIK: https://jeffkrulik.com/WILCO: https://wilcoworld.net/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPONSORS: Enjoy the refreshing citrus kick of Mountain Dew, an American Original. Tasting Great Since '48. Look for Mountain Dew in stores near you at https://mountaindew.com Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's video! Get The Beard Hedger Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code “BEARS” at https://Manscaped.com! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/bears Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $27 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to https://acorns.com/bears or download the Acorns app to get started. Sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/bears Start your free trial at https://shopify.com/bears This week on 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer spiral through Bert's newest crisis: figuring out which musicians would actually like him. After Lou Reed tells him off mid-treadmill (entirely inside Bert's head), Bert starts deleting Jane's Addiction and Radiohead from his library, relives Shane Gillis walking out of a Wilco concert after five seconds, and learns his most-played song of all time is "Higher" by Creed. From there, the Bears get into Tom's tour of Kid Rock's 20,000-square-foot, two-bedroom replica White House and meeting Jimmy John from Jimmy John's, a deep dive on Subway Takes and why Bert believes celebrity hot takes are all fake, the viral "white people shouldn't sit on stoops in Bed-Stuy" debate, and a deeply satisfying story of a first-class line cutter getting humbled in front of Viola Davis. Bert also opens up about the final days of his five-and-a-half-month sobriety run, including the recovery books, journaling on planes, and why his first drink back is happening at his daughter Georgia's University of Oregon graduation before going scorched earth on the dad who posted his 4-year-old breaking a rope swing "world record" in Moab. Plus: the MyPillow guy, the thumb-to-arm gut health test, Garth Brooks friendship fantasies, and why Moby would hate them both. If you missed this show, this one's for you. 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 333 https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://www.bertbertbert.com/tourhttps://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:11 - Lou Reed Talks Shit to Bert on the Treadmill00:04:27 - Kurt Vile, Bob Dylan, & Shane Gillis Walking Out on Wilco00:16:15 - Deleting Every Musician Who Wouldn't Like Bert00:25:00 - Kid Rock's Replica White House & Jimmy John From Jimmy John's00:28:51 - MyPillow, Workout Underwear & Sleeping Naked00:31:11 - Subway Takes & J.Lo's Rented Hot Take00:41:01 - White People on Stoops00:43:47 - Airport Line Cutters00:50:09 - Bert's Last Week of Sobriety01:01:21 - The 4-Year-Old Moab Rope Swing Rant01:13:03 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Wilco look like through the eyes of a young fan? In this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd sits down with his second cousin, Charlie Archambault—a passionate young Wilco fan who has built his life around the band's music, traveled to countless shows, and recently experienced his first Solid Sound Festival.Charlie shares the surprising story of how he discovered Wilco, why the band's music resonates with a younger generation, and what keeps him coming back. The conversation also dives into the unique culture of "the rail"—the dedicated fans who line up hours before showtime for a coveted spot against the stage—and the friendships and community that have grown from following the band.Whether you've been listening since A.M. or you're just discovering Wilco yourself, this episode is a reminder that great music doesn't belong to one generation. It keeps finding new listeners, creating new stories, and connecting people in unexpected ways.

In Episode 89, Emma Arniel from The Horror & Her podcast joins us to talk about Q Magazine's Glastonbury Jukebox compiled by Michael Eavis from June 2005.The cd's full tracklisting is - 1 – Stereophonics - Local Boy In The Photograph 2 - Spiritualized - She Kissed Me (It Felt Like A Hit) 3 - Moloko - Pure Pleasure Seeker 4 - Echo & The Bunnymen - Seven Seas 5 - The Stands - When This River Rolls Over You 6 - Josh Rouse - Winter In The Hamptons 7 - The Charlatans - A Man Needs To Be Told 8 - Elbow - Grace Under Pressure 9 - Damien Rice - Creep/The Blower's Daughter (Live At Glastonbury 2004) 10 - Wilco - At Least That's What You Said (Live)11 - Orbital - Chime (Live At Glastonbury 1994)12 - Sigur Ros - Viðrar Vel Til Loftárása  Follow Emma on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ems06/ and her podcast The Horror & Her at https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorandherpodcast/You can find The Horror and Her on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or at the following link - The Horror And HerListen to all available songs on our ongoing Spotify playlist (which very much needs updating but it's on my list of things to do!) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mzWOWEfQ5LklJyUZkpfs2?si=LbWBi9-oTl-eXjkUJbpx2QYou can buy a copy of the cd from Discogs here - https://www.discogs.com/release/717070-Various-Glastonbury-JukeboxHosts - Ian Clarke & Colin Jackson-BrownRecorded/Edited/Mixed/Original music by Colin Jackson Brown for We Dig PodcastsPart of the We Dig Podcasts network along with We Dig Music & Pick A Disc.Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@freewiththismonthsissueTwitter – https://twitter.com/thismonthsissueInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/freewiththismonthsissue/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/freewiththismonthsissue/Find our other episodes & podcasts at www.wedigpodcasts.com 

We begin with a new bit from Greg called “Where's One Tho?” We listen to the beginning of tracks to try and figure out what beat the song begins on. Pretty straightforward, but not as easy as you think.Songs:Little Richard - “Keep a Knockin”Led Zeppelin - ‘Rock and Roll” (Explanation video)Beethoven's FifthMeshuggah - Combustion (Explanation video)Jay has unearthed the list of all lists. thegreatestmusic.org is a website that aggregates and weights 57 active lists of best albums and songs. Nick & Greg take turns guessing what made the ultimate list of all lists.Song: Captain Beefheart - “Pachuco Cadaver”It's News with Nick! Wilco & Breeders break a world record, Adam Sandler has new gig as a wedding officiant, Canada considers joining Eurovision, and Alabama Shakes announces their first album in 11 years.Song: beabadoobee - “Sun Has Set”

It's raining cats and "Dogs" is something we could have said but didn't when discussing Nina Nastasia's Dogs with Josaleigh Pollett, who much more adeptly walked us through their love of the record, plus shared a WORLD PREMIERE PROBABLY of a new song off their upcoming album, “If I Let It Quiet.” If we three hosts were let to be quiet this podcast might become listenable.Also up for quiet reading hour discussion: Utah is the home of bees and also its own iconic pride flag, it's hard to hear a Zoom from Japan over all the breakfast sandwich mayonaisse, and we are forming a Sly and the Family Stone cover band that plays mozzarella music.Bands referenced in this ep: Wilco, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Bill Callahan, Tin Hat, Lucinda Williams, Sly and the Family Stone.Get a little more of a sneak peek (is it a sneakier peek?) at Josaleigh's new music on Bandcamp: The Witness, Like a River10/10 You're Great is presented by The Alternative. Support the site and our show on Patreon.Follow us on Instagram. You can also find Chris @ChrisFavata on most social media sites.Call the Hot Hotline: 360-559-2371Send an email: 1010youregreat@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle are back and discussing a mere fraction of all the stuff that's happened to them in the last two weeks. Topics include the influence of Pete Holmes, festival fashion, the bosom of Wilco and Lou's upcoming 60th birthday bash variety show! Get your tickets!!https://events.leapevents.com/event/-lou-barlow-s-60th-birthday-bash-variety-showThe Barlow Family General Store is open all the time on-line:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/And by appointment:hello@barlowfamilygeneralstore.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Querido es una banda viguesa que genera una música con identidad propia, pero se influencia de bandas como Radiohead, Wilco, Bon Iver o Blur. Con Andrés Ferreiro (voz y teclados), Antón Vigara (guitarra y sintetizadores), Roque Vázquez (teclados y sintetizadores), y Raúl López (batería). Lanzaron su álbum debut "Una nueva esperanzaIV" en 2024, explorando temas no ajenos a cualquier persona, como la duda, el desengaño o la libertad. Su primera gira los llevó por diferentes escenarios de España, incluyendo citas como el Sonorama, el Low Festival o el Cooltural Fest. Así como por numerosas salas de toda la geografía.Escuchar audio

We explore the very high times of the Grateful Dead's 1966, touring Rancho Olompali with Rosie McGee, swan-diving into Owsley's magical banana box of mystery reels, and celebrating the feral young Dead heard on the new July 3rd, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium release.Guests: Rosie McGee, Ron Rakow, Bob Matthews, David Freiberg, David Lemieux, HawkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hark, good folk. Our special guest actually grew up living at a Renaissance faire, and tells us what it's like being raised among knights, turkey legs and a one-year stint as the resident Duck Keeper. Clay built his own lightsaber and Michael reports back from Wilco's Solid Sound festival. All washed down with a Louisiana beer. Guest: Caitlin Sevier Beer: Jucifer by Gnarly Barley

It's America's 250th birthday, and who better to celebrate it with than Mad House alum Bret Raybould!! He and Maddy play the Dating Game: Founding Fathers Edition, plus Bret gives his Toy Story 5 review, Maddy shares her experience at the Wilco concert, and they both discuss which FIFA World Cup players they'd bang! Get Tickets to Maddy's Special Taping!https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/events/132245Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@MaddySmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Bret:https://www.instagram.com/bretraybould/?hl=enSubscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:7/15-7/19 MONTREAL, QUEBEC7/30 NEW YORK, NYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone else with as much curiosity and vigor at 70 years old about the creation of art as longtime CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. Over his 40+ years with the network, he's shaped an Emmy-winning career around making songwriters of all stripes (from Bruce Springsteen to Phoebe Bridgers) feel comfortable enough to get uncomfortable about their motives, fears and process. And though his CBS schedule hasn't slowed down in the least, he's now launched 'Alchemy with Anthony Mason' — a new long-form interview program on YouTube, featuring conversations with Paul Simon, Nile Rodgers, Hozier and others — as a way of expanding upon the segues and tangents around songwriting that might normally be left on broadcast television's cutting-room floor. Returning to the podcast for his second visit, he discusses today how songwriting is a mechanism for the processing of trauma, and the sentiment of the show's rallying cry, inspired by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. Watch Alchemy with Anthony Mason on YouTube, sign up for Anthony's newsletter at alchemy.show, and follow the program on Instagram @alchemywithanthony. -- Check out Episode 173 with Anthony from 2023, further back in this feed.

The Deadcast explores Steal Your Face's iconic artwork & visits the Grateful Dead's June 1976 return to the road, including a tour of the Dead Head culture that bloomed in their absence.Guests: Richard Loren, John Scher, Ron Rakow, Eugene Dolgoff, Pat Lee, Johnny Dwork, Dave Davis, Rob Bleetstein, John Brackett, Starfinder Stanley, David LemieuxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maddy's on the keys for a solo episode this week! She recaps her vacation in the Catskills, plays a round of 'F*ck That', and covers some current events and celeb news! Plus stay tuned for 'Maddy Media', where Maddy does some book and movie reviews!! Get Tickets to Maddy's Special Taping!https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/events/132245Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@MaddySmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Subscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:7/15-7/19 MONTREAL, QUEBEC7/30 NEW YORK, NYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd is headed to his first Solid Sound Festival, so he calls on returning guest Dara Weyna — who experienced it for the first time in 2024 — to explain why Wilco's Massachusetts weekend feels unlike any other festival. They talk MASS MoCA, surprise museum sets, meeting online friends in real life, and the particular joy of being surrounded by thousands of people who already speak Wilco!They also dig into the historic Wilco and Billy Bragg Mermaid Avenue performance, sharing the songs they most hope to hear — from “California Stars” to “All You Fascists” and more! It is a conversation about music, community, memory, joy, and why Solid Sound has become a destination for Wilco fans. Want to hear the shows? Livestream here.

Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue, and many others.Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a labor of love, half a century in the making, for music industry veteran Joe McEwen. A Philadelphia native and legendary A&R executive for Columbia, Sire/Warner Brothers, Verve, and Concord Music Group, McEwen now McEwen gathers a lifetime's worth of encounters, essays, and reveries into one radiant collection-a love letter to the rhythm-and-blues and soul music that shaped him.Its pages are bursting with vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a host of important figures: Pops and Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Allen Toussaint, Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Don Covay, and many more. Alongside these portraits are heartfelt musings spanning the 1960s through the '80s, illuminating the creative processes behind the songs that defined a generation.Interwoven throughout are reflections on basketball, memory, and movement-parallel sources of rhythm, improvisation, and joy. The book culminates in an extended 2024 conversation with esteemed music author and longtime confidant Peter Guralnick (Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke), a fitting finale to a collection that captures the soul of a lifetime in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Treating schizophrenia in America is often described as a broken system, not because of a lack of medical knowledge, but due to structural and policy failures. The failures of these systems has created a cycle where individuals often move between homelessness, emergency rooms, and the criminal justice system rather than receiving ongoing care. Many families and caregivers struggle to get help even when the situation turns dangerous. In this episode, hosts Rachel Star Withers and Gabe Howard discuss how the government and health care system failures lead to these tragedies and what needs to change. They unpack cases like the one involving Rob Reiner, where his son, who has schizophrenia, is suspected of murdering both his parents during a severe mental health crisis. Guest Gail Freedman joins later in the episode. She is the director, writer, and producer of a new documentary, “No One Cares About Crazy People.” It's inspired by Ron Powers acclaimed book of the same name and it's an intimate, immersive dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness and the grassroots movement to do something about it. Guest Information: With over 25 years as an award-winning filmmaker, Gail Freedman has produced, directed, and written dozens of documentaries on a wide range of subjects. Among her films: “Hot to Trot,” an award-winning feature documentary inside the fascinating but little-known world of same-sex competitive ballroom dance; “Making the 9/11 Memorial,” a primetime special for The History Channel; “Breaking the Silence Barrier” (cognitive disabilities); “Where's The Cure?” (breast cancer activism); “Generation Rx” (the opioid crisis); “Lessons for the Future” (public education); “Giving While Living” (philanthropy); and “A Forever Family” (Annie E. Casey Foundation). “No One Cares About Crazy People”Inspired by Ron Powers' acclaimed book of the same name, “No One Cares About Crazy People” is an intimate deep dive into the crisis and chaos of severe mental illness in America. A heartbreaking family memoir and searing social history, it is personal and immersive — but also tracks a burgeoning grassroots movement to reinvent our failed systems. Narrated by actor Bob Odenkirk (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) with original music by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Now streaming. noonecaresfilm.com Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. He also hosts the twice Webby honored podcast, Inside Bipolar, with Dr. Nicole Washington. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilco Lam brought his whole team with him when he left Dry River. Now at Oraterra in Martinborough, he tells Chris Scott what it really takes to build something new from the ground up.

This week's On The Record with Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie begins where most music chats don't: with a gripe about what the ARIA charts don't show. Wise is baffled that Emma Donovan's Take Me to The River—an album he rates highly after seeing her preview it live at Port Fairy—can't be found on the main chart or the Australian chart.  The question isn't aesthetic; it's structural. Where do “successful” albums live now—physical sales, streaming equivalents, store reporting, some opaque blend of all three? Show Notes Emma Donovan — Take Me to The River (and the ARIA chart mystery) The revived Rhythms Chart (Top 30) World Cup ticketing + dynamic pricing discussion (BBC) Wilco — Morocco/Marrakesh 3-night concept (hotel pricing reality check) Squeeze documentary — Take Me I'm Yours (2012) Listen here to Michael's debut album Oversharing With Strangers Widow's Bay Trailer (Apple TV) Spider-Noir (Prime Video)

The Deadcast tells the dramatic story of when the Hells Angels put ex-Grateful Dead Records president Ron Rakow on trial for walking away from the Dead with $225,000 he believed the band owed him.Guests: Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Terry Haggerty, John Scher, David Lemeiux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the podcast David got to sit down with Jeremy Graham to talk about Wilco's 2004 album A Ghost is Born along with many other Wilco tangents. This is part two of their conversation and centered around going track by track through the album.

The episode delves into Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, exploring specific albums, their impact, artist influences, and musical styles. It features discussions on Sparks' 'Come On to My House,' Sheryl Crow's self-titled second album, and Big Star's debut 'Number 1 Record.' The conversation delved into the influence of rock bands on the discussed album, impactful songs, album sequencing, and the best songs. It also included album ratings and reviews, as well as an introduction to the next albums. The historic significance, influence, and impact of each album were explored, followed by album ratings and reviews. The conversation concluded with an analysis of the last song and an overview of the upcoming episodes.TakeawaysRolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All TimeExploration of specific albums and their impactDiscussion of artist influences and musical styles Influential Rock Bands: The album discussed in the conversation was influenced by rock bands such as The Replacements, REM, Teenage Fan Club, Wilco, Fountains of Wayne, Primal Scream, and Guided by Voices.Impactful Songs: The conversation highlighted impactful songs from the album, such as 'The Battle of El Gu do' and 'Feel', as well as the guitar work by Chris Bell and the influence of Eddie Van Halen.Chapters00:00 Big Star's Debut: Number 1 Record44:21 Impactful Songs and Guitar Work49:42 Introduction to the Next Album: Barrio Final by Daddy Yankee55:04 Album Rating and Review of Barrio Final by Daddy Yankee01:03:31 Introduction to the Next Album: Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson01:12:10 Introduction to the Next Album: Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield01:22:06 Analysis of Stand by Your Man by Tammy Wynette

Episode 26 of On The Record is the first fully international edition—Brian Wise filing from Melbourne, Michael Mackenzie beaming in from the ancient fortified town of Monemvasia, deep inside the Peloponnese. The contrast isn't just geographic: Wise is braving Melbourne winter; Mackenzie is swimming in warm salt water off Byzantine fortress walls.  The hate is, as he cheerfully acknowledges, entirely deserved. Show Notes RN's The Music Show: Miles Davis Centenary  RN's The Music Show: Tribute To Sonny Rollins  The Rolling Stones, Tracks Of My Years, with Vernon Kay  It's Only Rock 'n' Roll - Ronnie Woods original home recording with David Bowie  Ron Sexsmith - Don't Lose Sight (Official Video)  Paul McCartney: 10 tracks defining his life including from Chuck Berry, Elvis, Prince & John Lennon  Wilco Play 3 Nights in Marrakech - go into the comp to win the concert/hotel package  The Boroughs | Official Trailer | Netflix  "Spider-Noir" - Authentic Black & White Final Trailer | Prime Video

On this episode of the podcast David got to sit down with Jeremy Graham to talk about Wilco's 2004 album A Ghost is Born along with many other Wilco tangents. This is part one of the converstation that is primarily about Wilco and Jeff Tweedy's history prior to the release of the album.

Wilco Lam, chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association and winemaker at Oraterra, joins Chris Scott to explore Martinborough's terroir, wind-driven viticulture, wine tourism growth and the varieties shaping this corner of New Zealand.

In this episode of Community Closeup, our weekly public affairs program produced in partnership with the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, host Phil Tower sits down with Charles Burke, President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Recently celebrating his third anniversary with the organization, Charles discusses how Meijer Gardens has solidified its reputation as an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark, including being recognized as the Best Sculpture Park in the United States by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for three consecutive years.Drawing from his March 2026 column, "What the World Needs Now: How Art, Culture, and Nature Can Help Heal Communities in Difficult Times," Charles shares his insights on why a deeper human connection is essential in divided times.Tune in as we also discuss:Healing Through Art & Nature: How spaces like Meijer Gardens foster the conditions for empathy, resilience, and restoration.Summer Highlights: A look ahead at the highly anticipated Summer Concert series (including Wilco) and the major Chihuly at Meijer Gardens exhibition.Links:Learn more about upcoming events and exhibits: meijergardens.orgRead Charles Burke's full column: ExpertFile Spotlight

The Deadcast uncovers the secrets of Steal Your Face, the Dead's 1976 live album with a checkered reputation, dramatic backstory, & sonic experimentation by Phil Lesh & Owsley Stanley. Guests: Ron Rakow, Al Teller, John Scher, Ned Lagin, David Lemeiux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode David talks with Zach Evans, Andrew Baum and Jeremy Graham about having recently seen Wilco in concert. 

No Doubt's been doing their Sphere residency out in Vegas, and man, it gives me FOMO! Telling the whole story of when MxPx opened for them way back in 1997, our first bus tour ever. That bus got stuck on an elevated road and that was the last time we had it. The three feet of stage we had to play on in front of the drums. The British tour manager. The band themselves (always 100% awesome). Plus voicemails: Jason wants to know if Tony Kanal ripped off my look, a longtime fan calls in with a really thoughtful take on the Michael drama and a Wilco rec that gets me going about A.M. and Summerteeth, and a Star Wars debate that Robbie Aaron from Oceans Away calls in to agree on. Upcoming live dates: June 12 - Bremerton, WA - Free Mike Herrera solo acoustic show at Quincy Square (FIFA World Cup 2026 Bremerton Fan Zone Kick-Off Celebration) June 13-14 - Vans Warped Tour Washington, DC July 25-26 - Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, CA August 21-22 - Vans Warped Tour Montreal, QC August 22 - Goldfinger at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (with The Vandals, The Suicide Machines, Pulley, and sullvn) September 5 - Punkadeka Festival, Milan, Italy September 12-13 - Vans Warped Tour Mexico City November 14-15 - Vans Warped Tour Orlando, FL Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 1-360-830-6660 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1BJ27GDAFodXuDqgYia5g Follow @mikeherreraTD everywhere https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast If you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Produced and edited by Bob McKnight @Producer_Bob Additional production by Christine Hall @shirtsizesmall

Why does the rough mix always feel like the real song - and how the hell do you get that magic back without ruining it?In this episode, Pat Sansone and I go deep into the lifelong puzzle of mixing: why the first tracking rough has all the energy, how chasing it can make you crazy, and why mixing is really more like photography than engineering. Pat walks through how his visual art - Polaroids, slide film, CMYK vs RGB, Lambda printing - has taught him to trust instinct, appreciate imperfections, and approach mixes like developing a print rather than fixing a file. We talk about turning the screen off while playing a mix, the weird phenomenon of hearing a song differently once another person walks into the room, and why limitations make better records.We also dive into Pat's history with The Autumn Defense, Wilco, and the Big Star universe. Pat shares memories of making The Green Hour and Circles at my house - dragging the JH-16 up the stairs, tracking G-Whiz in the basement, and writing “The Answer” face-to-face with John Stirratt twenty feet from where we sat for this interview. He explains how the new Autumn Defense record Here and Nowhere came together after an eleven-year break, why Creative Workshop became the perfect studio for it, how Teddy Morgan helped capture tones, and why he still records acoustic and vocal together whenever possible. We get into gear, mic choices (KM84s, SM58s, Sony lavs), the struggle of acoustic/vocal bleed, and the random chaos of synths, plugins, and sessions that don't open right years later.Pat also talks about his photography book Noticing, his Infinity Mirrors ambient synth album, and how wandering with a camera unlocked the same creative freedom he felt as a teenager with a Korg Poly-6. He explains how Nashville re-energized his creative life - from running into Robyn Hitchcock in the cereal aisle at Turnip Truck to singing ooohs at Brendan Benson's studio the next day. We share memories of New Orleans, Chicago, analog tape, Pro Tools Mix+, transferring Birdy on the Moon tracks, losing Josh Shapera, and the role Creative Workshop played in Pat's “Nashville phase two.”By the end, we're talking Big Star, Eggleston photographs, orchestral arrangements, radio DJing, and why slide film and tube mics scratch the same itch. It's a wide-open conversation about creativity, sound, light, limitations, mistakes, rough mixes, and how to stay inspired for a lifetime.Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.comTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.comhttps://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.spectra1964.comhttps://gracedesign.com/https://pickrmusic.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academyhttps://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusicListen to this guest's discography on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZJrYkHqfDba4iL2InbLk9?si=HndgYrlWRzGusV2yOwzVagIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/ReviewCLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/559

We kick off with News with Nick! D4VD is getting pulled from streaming services following gruesome murder charges, Kanye owes some royalties, and Weird Al is coming to Broadway. Plus, Nick did his homework and discusses his thoughts on Heavy Metal Parking Lot and updates the guys on his Sopranos progress.Song: Frank Zappa - “Joe's Garage”Next, Greg brings us a Three for Thursday. We listen to Nels Cline's blazing solo on a Wilco track, dig into a Bruce Hornsby classic, and close with some classic Aphex Twin.Songs:Wilco - “Side with the Seeds”Bruce Hornsby - “The Way It Is (Live - 1998/99)”Aphex Twin - “T69 Collapse”We end the show with a hot bowl of Jay's Jambalaya. Ike Willis was a staple of Frank Zappa's ensemble from 1979 until Zappa's final tour in 1988. A versatile guitarist and vocalist, we listen to some of his notable contributions to the Zappa discography. Willis passed last week at the age of 70. Next, we learn about Fender's desperate attempt to prevent other guitar manufacturers' from building ‘S' shaped guitars, despite losing a patent case in the U.S. years ago. Finally, Jay brings us up to speed on his trip to LA.Song: Frank Zappa - “Outside Now (Live)”

On this week's podcast, we're mixing things up. Take a peek inside our brand new, 59th issue and hear an excerpt from our cover story with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Also, Fretboard Summit news, some of Jason's favorite stories, and more.  Get the issue here: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/whats-inside-fretboard-journal-59/ Join us at our 2026 Fretboard Summit in Chicago for three days of guitar demos, concerts, workshops and podcast tapings with some of our favorite artists: https://fretboardsummit.org This year's Summit has over 80 luthiers and brands showcasing their new and prototype gear!  Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal's quarterly print magazine: https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com  (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.com

The Deadcast concludes its extended 2-part tribute to Bobby Weir, ranging into the evolution of his songwriting, stage persona, guitar playing, and unexpected career beyond the Grateful Dead.Guests: Bobby Weir, David Lemieux, Jeff Chimenti, Scott Metzger, Don Was, Gary Lambert, Tim Stevens, Tony Italiano, William Keats, Bretty PauleySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

863 Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue

Mother's Day is a moment to slow down and celebrate the woman in our life that have played a significant role as a mother. This Mother's Day we invite you to join us for a conversation about life and the importance of providing women and men a choice for hope in the moments when they feel hopeless. This Sunday we have a conversation around our partnership with Wilco Women's Center where lives are being transformed with hope and healing.

Last weekend, Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now opened at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Curated by Hutch Wilco, the exhibition is the first major survey of Chinese contemporary art to be shown in Aotearoa.  Split into four connected themes, and showing 67 works by 42 artists and collectives, Forever Tomorrow traverses through four decades of accelerated major transformation in China, examining the experiences of artists from China's Reform and opening up in 1978 to the present day.  The first theme, Stones From Other Mountains, explores artists' experiments with the body as action, the instability of language, and the capacity of photography, performance, and moving image to propose realities post-Reform. In the second, People Mountain People Sea, artists are seen turning their attention to the ground beneath their feet: connecting with the land amongst the changing landscapes around them and a period of mass migration to China's cities. The third, Tender Revolutions, looks inward to private lives, attitudes towards intimacy and sexuality, and personal expression. And the fourth and final, In the Clouded Realms, sees artists addressing the architecture of the internet and the behaviours it elicits, navigating the rapidly developing digital era. Merging China's history and the lived experiences of these artists, the works in Forever Tomorrow seek to subvert the idea of China as exceptional, proposing, rather, a shared global experience, that of living in a state of forever tomorrow.  Sof caught up with curator of the show, Hutch Wilco, about Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now and his curatorial process. 

The Grateful Deadcast returns for its 13th season, beginning with a 2-part tribute to the great Bobby Weir, mixing interviews with archival audio to tell the story of how a teenage Atherton folkie found his singular jazz-informed musical voice (dropping a few water balloons en route).Guests: Bobby Weir, David Lemieux, David Nelson, Gary Lambert, Rhoney Stanley, Graeme BooneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue, and many others.Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a labor of love, half a century in the making, for music industry veteran Joe McEwen. A Philadelphia native and legendary A&R executive for Columbia, Sire/Warner Brothers, Verve, and Concord Music Group, McEwen now McEwen gathers a lifetime's worth of encounters, essays, and reveries into one radiant collection-a love letter to the rhythm-and-blues and soul music that shaped him.Its pages are bursting with vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a host of important figures: Pops and Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Allen Toussaint, Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Don Covay, and many more. Alongside these portraits are heartfelt musings spanning the 1960s through the '80s, illuminating the creative processes behind the songs that defined a generation.Interwoven throughout are reflections on basketball, memory, and movement-parallel sources of rhythm, improvisation, and joy. The book culminates in an extended 2024 conversation with esteemed music author and longtime confidant Peter Guralnick (Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke), a fitting finale to a collection that captures the soul of a lifetime in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it's time to Meet the Mess!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner! And, Madonna makes a surprise appearance at Coachella and the youth embarrasses itself by having no idea who she is! Plus, hear about a man who recorded more than 10K live shows in the 80s and 90s from bands like Nirvana, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, The Cure, Wilco and more — and find out how you can stream them!Also in the news, Reese Witherspoon gets heat from telling women to embrace AI, Ben McKenzie reveals everything he's been up to since his “O.C.” days, Tucker Carlson has regrets, and Kristi Noem won't move out of the seaside love shack she shares with her boyfriend!Finally, are you pronouncing Dr. Seuss, Julius Caesar, and Vincent Van Gogh's names correctly? (You aren't.) Learn the correct way to do so (which Jen refuses to do).On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

DL and Evil Jimmy go deep on the best and worst albums of 2001 — a year that somehow produced Gorillaz's self-titled debut, The Strokes' Is This It, System of a Down's Toxicity, Tool's Lateralus, Jay-Z's The Blueprint, and Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American all at once.They build a collective top 10, trading picks and hot takes: Gorillaz at number one, Toxicity at two, Is This It at three — plus arguments for Opeth's Blackwater Park, Converge's Jane Doe, Tool's Lateralus, Muse's Origin of Symmetry, Jay-Z's The Blueprint, White Stripes' White Blood Cells, and Neurosis rounding out the list.Along the way: why Nickelback and Creed represent everything wrong with 2001 mainstream rock, the case for Built to Spill's Ancient Melodies of the Future, Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, the Toadies' Hell Below Stars Above, Ben Folds' Rockin' the Suburbs, Tenacious D's self-titled, and Tupac's Until the End of Time. Plus favorite songs of the year, a Stone Temple Pilots deep cut, Andrew W.K.'s She Is Beautiful, and a Clint Eastwood / Morgan Freeman life philosophy detour courtesy of the Gorillaz track.Part of Verse Chorus Verse's year-by-year and album-by-album music coverage.2001 music,Gorillaz,The Strokes,System of a Down,Tool,Jay-Z Blueprint,Jimmy Eat World,album rankings,year in music,indie rock,metal,music podcast

Steve Baker is the co-owner of Chicago Fret Works. After starting his career as an English teacher, he began working on guitars in 2000, learning his craft at Bryan Galloup's School of Luthiery in Michigan. In 2008, after working together at another Chicago guitar shop, he and Dan Wolf partnered up to go out on their own with Chicago Fret Works. Now eighteen years in, they've worked on instruments by many famous musicians - including lots from Wilco - as well as everyday guitars used by students at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Steve shares a bunch of those stories with us and we talk a lot about the Chicago music community. Time stamps:02:00 — How or when did you get into music?07:48 — Who's your favorite Beatle?09:06 — What's the most recent thing that's cracked open for you musically?15:32 — When did you start? How did you learn? What's your journey through the guitar world?17:47 —how do you start dipping your toes into the guitar repair world?21:55 — Did it click right away, being in bands?24:49 — So how did you decide, where's this going?27:46 — How does that come about? (re: going full time at the shop)29:30 — Was he like, "you're dead to me" or "fuck yeah, go for it"? (re: telling the boss)34:18 — Do you have plans for the 20th anniversary celebration?37:48 — When did you feel, have you felt like, "yeah, we've made it"?40:14 — How did that relationship with Wilco develop?45:47 — Do those guys fall in love with something and say, "you've got to keep this thing going"?48:12 — How did you get that opportunity? (re: tuning guitars for shows)50:52 — So what's your greatest [story]?58:54 — Is it hard to find people? Is it a good career working as a guitar tech? Is it hard to get people who know what they're doing nowadays?69:18 — Are you a deep dish or thin crust pizza fan?71:10 — What is your favorite venue to see a show at?72:37 — What do you think makes Chicago a unique music scene?75:30 — What's your go-to cheap drink?79:02 — What's happening [at Chicago Fretworks for the next couple months]?79:12 — What's the easiest way if I have a guitar that needs to be fixed? What's the best way? Do I just come in with it? Do I call you ahead? Do I send you an email?79:50 — What are your hours?

Podcaster Ryan Luis Rodriguez is the guest for this episode - talking about Wilco's A Ghost Is Born! Host: Matt LathamGuests: Ryan Luis Rodriguez------------Listen to The Spotify Hall of Fame PlaylistEmail: Pick A DiscFollow us on:Bluesky | Instagram | FacebookPick A Disc(Ord) Discord ServerListen to We Dig Podcasts Shows: @wedigpodcasts | LinktreeLogo designed by: Dan Owen

Baxie talks to one of his favorites--Jon Langford from The Mekons! Music Journalist Lester Bangs once wrote that “The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of Rock & Roll”. And I tend to agree! After releasing more than 25 albums over the last 48 years (including last years “Horror”) The Mekons just get better and better! The Mekons are coming to the Iron Horse in Northampton on June 10th. They'll also be coming to the Solid Sound Festival at Mass Moca in North Adams from June 26-28th (along with Wilco, Gang of Four, The Breeders, Billy Brag and more). Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.