Jokermen
Jokermen
Jokermen Podcast is your spirit guide to the wonderful world of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Every song, every record: It’s All Good Music :: Subscribe on Patreon for access to all episodes ad-free, plus the full back catalog of Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, Steely Dan, Lou Reed, John Cale, Randy Newman, and Billy Joel goods at patreon.com/jokermen :: @jokermenpodcast on Instagram and Twitter
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Sep 22, 2025 • 58min
In Conversation: CATE LE BON
Ian speaks with Cate Le Bon about being sought out by John Cale, producing Deerhunter, Devendra Banhart, and Wilco albums, taking time to make the music she needed to make, titles, screaming fans in San Francisco, and her excellent new record, Michelangelo Dying.
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"MICHELANGELO DYING" OUT FRIDAY 9/26
Sep 18, 2025 • 10min
Teaser // Billy Joel: THE JOKERMEN 30
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
In Conversation: BUCK MEEK
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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Sep 8, 2025 • 13min
Teaser // Billy Joel: RIVER OF DREAMS with Ezra Koenig & Jake Longstreth
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Sep 5, 2025 • 11min
Teaser // Billy Joel: A BILL OF GOODS
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Beach Boys: 25 YEARS TOGETHER + AN AMERICAN BAND
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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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
In Conversation: MEG DUFFY
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.
LISTEN TO "BLUE REMINDER"
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Beach Boys: THE BEACH BOYS (1985)
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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Aug 21, 2025 • 9min
Teaser // Billy Joel: STORM FRONT with Tim Heidecker
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
Van Dyke Parks: JUMP! + THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER
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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