Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will be explored (death, religion, addiction, etc. - you know, just your casual everyday conversation topics). Lance and Matt will each select two songs that highlight that episode's theme and then discuss behind the scenes info as well as their own reactions to the songs. Laughs and insights will be had by all.
Our season 3 finale guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt sit down with Pat Sansone and discuss everything from Wilco contributions to Pat's solo work and photography. Grab Pat's new photography book NOTICINGS at www.sansonicabooks.com/
In this very special episode, Lance and Matt sit down with composer and producer Jim O'Rourke to discuss his contributions to the Wilco catalogue.
Lance and Matt handpick highlights from the immense Ghost is Born 20th Anniversary box set.
If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you may have seen Steve Keene, the most prolific painter of all time. Steve is known for his mass produced style of painting, and his unique recreations of album artwork. Lance and Matt dive into Steve's process and influences on this special episode of Wilco the Podcast.
How to fight loneliness? Lance and Matt try to decipher that very question through the lens of Wilco on this week's episode.
Join hosts Lance and Matt as they recap their favorite albums of 2024. Episode Artwork: Dara Weyna
Today on the pod we welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer (or "decomposer" as she prefers it), Yuka Honda. Yuka has collaborated with several music giants including Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, The Beastie Boys, Mike Watt, David Byrne....the list goes on! Yuka performs solo electronic music as EUCADEMIX and her latest release Farm Psychedelia II is available now on Bandcamp. Yuka also performs with her husband Nels Cline in the group CUP. Dive on in! This is a fun one. Photo credit: Sean O...
Lance and Matt cozy up for a conversation about some top Wilco comfort tracks.
Matt and Lance settle in for an honest conversation about America in light of the upcoming 2024 election.
Pull up a seat at the bonfire and lend an ear! We've got Marcus Nuccio on the pod today, "live" from the Chicago 'burbs. If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you likely saw Marcus drumming with Ratboys. Marcus also lends his talents to Chicago-based bands Pet Symmetry and What Gives.
Welcome to Season 3! We're back with a very special episode featuring Spencer and Sammy Tweedy, sons of Jeff Tweedy and accomplished musicians in their own right. We cover everything from Wilco memories and influences to personal music projects. Follow Spencer at: https://spencertweedy.com/ IG: @spencertweedy Follow Sammy at: Bandcamp: sammytweedy.bandcamp.com/ thatblue.bandcamp.com/ IG: @sammytweedy
Lance and Matt welcome back friend of the pod Tim Grierson to discuss all things Hot Sun Cool Shroud, the latest offering from Wilco. Episode artwork was created by Dara Weyna.
Join Lance and Matt as they recap their highlights of Solid Sound 2024!
Welcome to the season 2 finale! Join Lance and Matt as they dissect their favorite guitar moments throughout Wilco's catalogue. Jeff, Nels and Pat's contributions are celebrated.
Join Lance and Matt as they discuss some of their favorite Wilco deep cuts in preparation for Solid Sound 2024.
Matt and Lance are thrilled to welcome their second guest from Wilco to the show. Mikael talks about his specific contributions to Wilco's catalog, his fascination with music theory, as well as his interesting side projects. Mikael’s unique additions to the Wilco sound are also noted and celebrated. (Photo Credit: Harper Point)
This guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt had a fantastic time talking with their first guest from the band. Nels graciously went into depth about his work as Wilco's lead guitarist as well as some of his unique contributions to specific songs from Wilco's catalogue. Photo by Mikael Jorgensen
In this episode Lance and Matt switch up the normal format of discussing Wilco and instead focus on an aspect of albums that often gets overlooked when an album is released and assessed: its cover! Join in as they discuss how a cover influences the way an album is absorbed.
An episode one year in the making is finally yours to hear! Lance and Matt connect with Ashwin Deepankar, Wilco's drum tech and stage manager, and connect over a shared fandom of Wilco. Ashwin presents a candid look at what it's like to go from being a fan of your favorite band to being hired to work with them. Ashwin Deepankar is a backline technician and stage manager for Wilco Touring World. When he is not on the road he is The Loft session assistant. Outside of working with Wilco he is a dru...
In this exciting episode featuring guest Mark Greenberg, the manager of the legendary Loft, Lance and Matt geek out and ask questions about Wilco's creative processes. Some of the topics discussed were Wilco's collaborative approach as a band of six individuals, what it's like to work with Jeff Tweedy, and some of the best things about working at an impressive recording facility. Fun was had by all!
In this episode Matt and Lance select songs that uniquely capture the prettier side of Wilco. We all know that Wilco can rock out, but this is a chance to examine some of their most elegant melodies. Also, a unique rule is proposed: no outside research was allowed in the lead-up to the episode.
Even though it might be mid-January, it's still that time of year when many of us identify our goals and aspirations for the rest of the year. Matt and Lance have selected some songs from the Wilco catalog that will hopefully help to make it an interesting endeavor for you. Whatever your relationship is with resolutions, we hope that you have fun joining us for the conversation.
On this very special mid-season bonus episode of Wilco the Podcast, Lance and Matt sit down with singer-songwriter Denison Witmer, covering everything from Denison's new album, his carpentry business, and his collaborations with musicians Rosie Thomas and Sufjan Stevens. This episode also features a first listen of Denison's new song "Focus Ring" from his forthcoming studio album. To stay up-to-date with Denison, visit denisonwitmer.com or follow him on Instagram (@denisonwitmer). Photo Credit: ...
Welcome to a special episode of the podcast! It's the end of 2023 which means it's that time of year when everyone drops their curated lists of favorite albums and songs from the year. Matt and Lance raise a glass and discuss their favorites from the year.
'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-l...
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.
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.
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 , and he is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure ....
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 , and he is the author of seven books, including This Is How You Make a Movie and Wilco: Sunken Treasure ....
Matt and Lance are big fans of spooky season. They selected some creepy Wilco tunes for you to enjoy this Halloween season. *Maniacal laugh*
