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In Conversation: CARL NEWMAN Apr 03, 2026

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Ian speaks with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers about paying or not paying attention to critics, the extended gestation of the band's new record, the difficulty of writing about the internet, the unique impermanence of The New Pornographers, assembling a discography over the decades, the Canadian-ness of the band—plus Bob, Leonard, Joni, Neil, Geese, and more.

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Teaser // Brian Wilson: LOVE & MERCY (2014) Mar 30, 2026

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Teaser // Van Dyke Parks: SONGS CYCLED Mar 26, 2026

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Jokermen LIVE with Max Clarke & Jeff Tweedy Mar 24, 2026

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Complete audio from our live show in Chicago earlier this month with Max Clarke of Cut Worms and Jeff Tweedy

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The Beach Boys: THAT'S WHY GOD MADE THE RADIO with Jason Woodbury Mar 23, 2026

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The Jokermen are joined by friend of the pod Jason Woodbury to do it again one last time.

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Al Jardine: A POSTCARD FROM CALIFORNIA Mar 16, 2026

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The Jokermen discuss Al Jardine's delightful debut LP, featuring appearances from Brian Wilson, Steve Miller (?), and Alec Baldwin (???).

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Teaser // Brian Wilson: IN THE KEY OF DISNEY Mar 12, 2026

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Brian Wilson: REIMAGINES GERSHWIN with Aaron Olson Mar 09, 2026

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The Jokermen welcome Aaron Olson, the busiest man in the Los Angeles indie rock scene, back to the program to consider George & Ira Gershwin, Judaism, and the purpose of Brian Wilson circa 2010.

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