Summer Album/Winter Album
Jody Avirgan & Craig Finn
**One of The Atlantic's 20 Best Podcasts**
On this podcast we believe that all albums are either summer albums or winter albums. But what defines them? The lyrics, the music, your personal relationship with the record? Summer Album/Winter Album is a musical debate podcast with Jody Avirgan (538, 30 for 30, Radiotopia) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady).
Each episode, Jody and Craig offer their opening arguments, and then with the help of a guest, explore one of the greatest records of all time. Then: a verdict from the artist. New episodes twice a month.
On this podcast we believe that all albums are either summer albums or winter albums. But what defines them? The lyrics, the music, your personal relationship with the record? Summer Album/Winter Album is a musical debate podcast with Jody Avirgan (538, 30 for 30, Radiotopia) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady).
Each episode, Jody and Craig offer their opening arguments, and then with the help of a guest, explore one of the greatest records of all time. Then: a verdict from the artist. New episodes twice a month.
Episodes
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Mar 21, 2025 • 59min
Paul Simon's "Graceland" with Malcolm Gladwell
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Graceland. Paul Simon. 1986.Our special guest: Malcolm GladwellJody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Check out Malcolm's series with Paul Simon "Miracle and Wonder"Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website.
Mar 4, 2025 • 47min
Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires Of The City" with Amanda Petrusich (Live from On Air Fest)
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Modern Vampires Of The City. Vampire Weekend. 2013. Our special guest: Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.This episode was recorded live at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website.
Feb 21, 2025 • 55min
Modest Mouse's "The Lonesome Crowded West" with Kevin Morby
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: The Lonesome Crowded West. Modest Mouse. 1997. Our special guest: Kevin Morby.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer. Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website.
Feb 10, 2025 • 3min
Introducing: Summer Album/Winter Album
A new musical debate podcast from Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn.
