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Wilco On Family Dec 08, 2023

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'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-live
Lance referred to a live performance of An Empty Corner which can be listened to here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8VbfRnVv-s

Wilco On Gratitude (Plus a Review of World Within a Song) Nov 23, 2023

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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.

Wilco On Covers Nov 10, 2023

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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.

COUSIN Review with Tim Grierson: Side B Oct 27, 2023

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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, andhe is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure.

COUSIN Review with Tim Grierson: Side A Oct 20, 2023

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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, andhe is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure.

Spooky Wilco Oct 13, 2023

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

E.J. and Julie Glaser Sep 29, 2023

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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

Wilco On Encores (Season 2 Premiere) Sep 15, 2023

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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=tmevBxmmfk8
Lance Hill referenced a live performance of Pieholden Suite which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ha6AXZx6c

Summer Spotlight: The Marvelous Mr. Mikael Jorgensen Aug 24, 2023

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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=1000451801348
Look Around You: Synthesizer Patel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2myFLUDB74

We Fell In Love With the Drummer: Summer Spotlight On Glenn Kotche Jul 24, 2023

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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.

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