Jokermen

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Carl Wilson: YOUNGBLOOD Aug 05, 2025

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The Jokermen read several Wikipedia pages to one another while discussing the second and final Carl Wilson solo LP. Plus: Zevia Root Beer.

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In Conversation: CORY HANSON Jul 28, 2025

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Evan is joined by Cory Hanson for a chat about songwriting, audio fidelity, Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffet, a memorable encounter with Lou Reed, and the making of his new album on Drag City “I Love People” co-produced by Robbie Cody

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Teaser // Billy Joel: AN INNOCENT MAN with Molly Lambert Jul 24, 2025

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Brian Wilson: COCAINE & HAMBURGERS Jul 21, 2025

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The Jokermen commence the Brian Wilson solo series with a look at the legendary Cocaine Sessions. "It's always darkest just before the dawn."

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Billy Joel: AND SO IT GOES with Directors Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin Jul 18, 2025

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Ian speaks with Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, directors of HBO's new Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes, about telling the story of the Piano Man, Billy's relationships with critics and women, Susan's experience making No Direction Home with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, and more.

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE NYLON CURTAIN with Matt Farley Jul 14, 2025

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Teaser // Billy Joel: GLASS HOUSES with James Austin Johnson Jul 10, 2025

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Carl Wilson: CARL WILSON (1981) Jul 07, 2025

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The Jokermen discuss the other Beach Boys solo debut from 1981, which may or may not be worse than "Looking Back With Love." Plus: Sun Sip Root Beer.

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The Fall: GROTESQUE (AFTER THE GRAMME) // John Tottenham: SERVICE Jul 02, 2025

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

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Mike Love: LOOKING BACK WITH LOVE Jun 30, 2025

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

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