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%...
Sep 29, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 refe...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 20
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.
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 19
Having wrapped on season 1, the boys dedicate episodes throughout the summer to featuring individual members of Wilco and their contributions to the band as well as their own individual careers. First up is the extremely talented and oft-overlooked Pat Sansone.
Jun 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 18
It's time to wind down and wrap up season 1! The boys select their favorite closing tracks from Wilco albums and it's the first time that the song is chosen by both Matt and Lance. They also detail what's next for the podcast in season 2 as well as a summer mini-season. A nostalgic recap of season 1 is also discussed as the boys recall their favorite episodes.
May 29, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In yet another guest episode the boys get the chance to meet with Daniel Cook Johnson, author of Wilcopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Music of America's Best Band , and listen to him talk about the creation of his book and his deep love of all things Wilco. It was a special occasion as the boys get to personally thank him as his work is very frequently cited on the show. In this episode Lance is hyperactive and Matt is quiet. Daniel Cook Johnson is a writer whose work has appeared in the Ral...
May 22, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Summertime is just around the corner. The weather is getting warmer and the road is calling. The boys select four songs from Wilco's catalog that would be a worthy addition to your summer road trip playlists.
May 15, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this week's episode the boys were able to connect with the hosts of an earlier Wilco-related podcast called Wilco Will Love You (listen here - https://wilco-will-love-you.simplecast.com ). A discussion about their introduction to Wilco, their personal artistic endeavors, as well as the future of their show is explored. Have fun hearing some Wilco nerds connect!
May 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
It's that time of the year when we wish our neighbors a friendly "May the 4th be with you." The boys take a deep dive into their favorite "underrated" Wilco album Star Wars in honor of all things nerdy. Also includes a review of the boys' recent visit to Record Store Day 2023.
May 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Let's face it: we all have our favorite songs... and our less than favorite songs. In this episode the boys select songs that the other host is less fond of. Cases are made for why each selected song should be reconsidered. Enjoy the debate!
Apr 18, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The boys explore the theme of addiction in the context of Jeff Tweedy's past struggle with opiate addiction. John Stirratt's steady influence on the band is celebrated.
Apr 08, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The boys talk childhood! The music of Wilco recurrently delves into this topic and the boys felt like getting nostalgic and revisiting memories from their early years. Things get personal and memories and insights are shared. Also, before childhood is explored, there is a BONUS review of a recent Wilco show the boys experienced at the Riviera in Chicago on March 26, 2023. This is featured at the beginning of the episode. Enjoy!
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Did you know that there's an entire sandwich shop in Canada based off of Wilco's music? In this episode the boys interview Chad Comfort and Dan Farlow, co-founders of Mermaid Avenue Sandwich Factory in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Chad and Dan discuss their friendship and the beginnings of their Wilco fandom. #makingpeoplehappywithsandwiches
Mar 21, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The boys have been stuck on "shouting out" different things on the show lately. They realized that Wilco have also referenced other things within their songs. Some of their shout outs might surprise you.
Mar 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The boys take on the topic of Wilco's moodiness. The topic is subjective in nature and allowed them to discuss the way Wilco uses their sonic landscapes in so many distinct and, at times, unconventional ways. An episode from the podcast Sing for Science is also referenced featuring Jeff Tweedy and Dr. Shimon Edelman that was released on October 5, 2022.( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-tweedy-wilco-less-than-you-think-consciousness/id1535070210?i=1000581652417 )....
Mar 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The boys welcome their first guest ever on the show: Tim Grierson, author of Wilco: Sunken Treasure. Tim Grierson is the senior U.S. critic for Screen International and the vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. His writing appears frequently at Vulture , Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times . 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 . Find him o...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After having explored some of Wilco's best love songs on the previous episode, the boys chose to follow up with some songs about all things related to "hate" and break-up.
Feb 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Happy Valentine's Day! Who doesn't enjoy a good love song? Wilco has a strong catalog of love songs and we think they're "poetry and magic." The boys dig in to some of their favorites.
Feb 11, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Lance & Morgan discuss the topics of death, mortality, fatherhood, Joan Didion, and Nels Cline.
Feb 04, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Lance & Morgan delve into Wilco's celebration of music and the influence of their record collections. The boys choose songs that parse out their love of music and Wilco. Shout-outs abound.
Jan 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Wilco the Podcast! We're so excited to introduce ourselves (Lance & Morgan) and the podcast.
Jan 21, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
