Jokermen

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In Conversation: BUCK MEEK Sep 15, 2025

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Buck Meek returns to Jokermen for a conversation about living through the Los Angeles fires, recording live in a room with trusted friends and collaborators, Laraaji's powerful zither/iPad loadout, continuing to believe in rock and roll, reaching a new state of equilibrium in Big Thief, and their beautiful new record, Double Infinity.

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Teaser // Billy Joel: RIVER OF DREAMS with Ezra Koenig & Jake Longstreth Sep 08, 2025

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Teaser // Billy Joel: A BILL OF GOODS Sep 05, 2025

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The Beach Boys: 25 YEARS TOGETHER + AN AMERICAN BAND Sep 02, 2025

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The Jokermen review two very different Beach Boys artifacts from the mid 80s: the 25 Years Together television special and the An American Band documentary. Plus: A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda.

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In Conversation: MEG DUFFY Aug 27, 2025

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Ian chats with Meg Duffy about the difference (or lack thereof) between an EP and an LP, working with Blake Mills & Daniel Aged, establishing a solo career while collaborating with other artists, the challenge of writing love songs, bridging the gap between hip non-binary kids and ponytailed guitar guys, and their excellent new Hand Habits record.

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The Beach Boys: THE BEACH BOYS (1985) Aug 25, 2025

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The Jokermen consider the first post-Dennis Wilson effort from The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys (1985). Plus: A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer.

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Teaser // Billy Joel: STORM FRONT with Tim Heidecker Aug 21, 2025

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Van Dyke Parks: JUMP! + THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER Aug 18, 2025

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The Jokermen rendezvous with Van Dyke Parks, Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, Br'er Rabbit, David Newman, and the Brave Little Toaster for a conversation about American myth, cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation, and having respect for your audience.

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE BRIDGE Aug 11, 2025

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