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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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64:39

In Conversation: JOHN DARNIELLE

Jokermen ·

2025/11/05

Ian chats with the great John Darnielle about the latest Mountain Goats record Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan, cracking the concept behind the album, collaborating with members of both the Hamilton cast and The Replacements, his upcoming lyrics book, de-centering "John Darnielle" from his work, giving himself permission to look back, becoming an accidental TikTok phenomenon, writing bridges, underrated Bob Dylan records, and much more."THROUGH THIS FIRE ACROSS FROM PETER BALKAN" OUT

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12:49

Teaser // The Beach Boys: SUMMER IN PARADISE

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2025/11/03

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7:19

Teaser // Van Dyke Parks: THE TWO JAKES with Will Sloan

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2025/10/31

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96:57

Brian Wilson: SWEET INSANITY

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2025/10/28

The Jokermen forge on into the 90s with Brian Wilson's never-released second solo record Sweet Insanity, the final document of the Eugene Landy era.SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON WATCH THE DIANE SAWYER INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

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60:41

The Beach Boys: BEST OF THE 80s

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2025/10/20

The Jokermen sift through the wreckage of the Beach Boys in the 1980s to identify the best songs of the decade.LISTEN TO "THAT SONG MAKES ME FEEL SPIRITUAL: BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS IN THE 1980s" on Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON

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8:52

Teaser // Van Dyke Parks: TOKYO ROSE

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2025/10/16

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90:50

In Conversation: DARIAN SAHANAJA + JIM LASPESA

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2025/10/13

The Jokermen speak with Darian Sahanaja and Jim Laspesa of the Brian Wilson Band about the incredible tour they're on with Al Jardine, the beauty and honesty of The Beach Boys Love You, the excitement around the shows, the new generation of Beach Boys fans, the Lemon Twigs, Norbit, Andy Paley, the upcoming Love You/Adult Child box set, hunting for SMiLE bootlegs, deep-cut early Beach Boys favorites, and much more.SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON

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7:18

Teaser // The Beach Boys: STILL CRUISIN'

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2025/10/06

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6:57

Teaser // Brian Wilson: BRIAN WILSON (1988)

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2025/10/02

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86:31

Brian Wilson: NO LOVE, NO MERCY

Jokermen ·

2025/09/29

The Jokermen review the twisted tale leading up to the release of Brian Wilson's debut solo album and the rogue's gallery of associated individuals, including Dr. Eugene Landy, Gary Usher, the "Surf Nazis," Melinda Ledbetter, Bob Dylan, Andy Paley, Seymour Stein, Lenny Waronker, and Michael Love—author of the infamous speech at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony."BRIAN WILSON" (1988) EPISODE COMING THURSDAY ON THE JOKERMEN PATREON

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58:21

In Conversation: CATE LE BON

Jokermen ·

2025/09/22

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.FOLLOW CATE ON INSTAGRAM "MICHELANGELO DYING" OUT FRIDAY 9/26

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9:58

Teaser // Billy Joel: THE JOKERMEN 30

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2025/09/18

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61:44

In Conversation: BUCK MEEK

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2025/09/15

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.LISTEN TO "DOUBLE INFINITY" FOLLOW BUCK ON INSTAGRAM

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12:34

Teaser // Billy Joel: RIVER OF DREAMS with Ezra...

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2025/09/08

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11:25

Teaser // Billy Joel: A BILL OF GOODS

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2025/09/05

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66:16

The Beach Boys: 25 YEARS TOGETHER + AN AMERICAN BAND

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2025/09/02

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.SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON WATCH THE "25 YEARS TOGETHER" SPECIAL WATCH "AN AMERICAN BAND"

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61:59

In Conversation: MEG DUFFY

Jokermen ·

2025/08/27

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" FOLLOW MEG ON INSTAGRAM

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71:59

The Beach Boys: THE BEACH BOYS (1985)

Jokermen ·

2025/08/25

The Jokermen consider the first post-Dennis Wilson effort from The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys (1985). Plus: A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer.SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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9:11

Teaser // Billy Joel: STORM FRONT with Tim Heidecker

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2025/08/21

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66:40

Van Dyke Parks: JUMP! + THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER

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2025/08/18

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.SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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