The Third Men Podcast

Set your dials to the Third Men Podcast, because this week we're being taken over by the most notorious radio pirate of them all - John Peel! When British DJ and all-around music tastemaker John Peel discovered The White Stripes debut album on a trip to the Netherlands, both Peel and the Stripes would never again be the same. For Jack and Meg, John gave them crucial exposure and a solid gold endorsement right as their careers were truly taking off. In Jack, John gained a kindred spirit and a renewed sense of hope for music like he hadn't experienced since the dawn of punk so many years prior. In this episode we cover it all, exploring Peel's life and just what made him such a quintessential ingredient in not just english music culture, but the broader musical consciousness of the world. Plus, third man Colin White of Joe Symes and the Loving Kind shares with us his own musical origins, how playing drums in Liverpool brought him to the world stage, and what experiencing the "Peel Effect" first hand was like. Ahoy!

Space...the Third Man Frontier. These are the voyages of Jack White as chronicled by the Third Men Podcast! This week we set off in exploration of all things space as they relate to Jack White and Third Man Records - and there are a ton of cosmic run-ins to cover! From momentous occasions such as the development and execution of the The Icarus project which yielded the first ever record to be played in space, to meetings with the likes of Neil deGrasse Tyson and the planetary society, to an interview session with Buzz Aldrin himself - Jack's connections to the world of space exploration are surprisingly plentiful! Plus, in our continuing "fell in love with a show" segment, Third Woman Arielle Kaminski drops in to give us the low down on the hoedown that Lillie Mae Rische treated Brooklyn, NY to last month! From the stars to the country to the country stars, join us for the glorious dawn of this all-new episode!

The Third Men Podcast is thrilled to present this extended interview with legendary recording artist Mr. Dominic Davis! Growing up in the Detroit area, Dominic and childhood pal Jack White uncovered the world of music together from attic to garage to stage. Whether it was recording in the attic as "The F*ck-Ups", or watching the Gillis brothers tear up a live set, Jack and Dominic nurtured a love for music that would lead both musicians to spectacular new heights. Though their paths diverged for a time, they found their way back together again in a big way at Third Man Records - with Dominic playing a key role in such milestone projects as the Blunderbuss tour, the Lazaretto LP and the restoration of the lost White Stripes track "City Lights" to name but a few. Dominic is one of the top bass players working in music today, lending his incredible talents not only to Third Man projects, but to The North Mississippi Allstars, the hit TV show Nashville and many, many more. You can also catch Dominic in the recent hit PBS documentary American Epic, along with its fantastic accompanying soundtrack! We cover it all, and even get some exciting, exclusive bits of information on upcoming projects to share with you the listener! So grab a stranger's hand and listen to this episode as closely as you can!

It's five on the live, and we'll be taking time to review our favorite Jack White live cuts of cover songs! In this first episode of a multi-part series exploring various songs from Jack's live performances, your humble co-hosts have picked through decades of concerts both large and small to find our five favorite cover songs that Jack White has performed live on stage. A good cover song takes the original recording and expands on it, connecting with the listener and inspiring him or her to explore more about that music. The cover songs Jack White chooses to play tend to do just that - reaffirming his status as a key modern music tastemaker. From finger-pickin' with the Beatles, to keeping it clean (and dirty) with bluesman Charley Jordan, to rolling with the actual stones, these re-inventions of classic tunes have opened up all new musical avenues for us - and we bring it all straight to you! Plus in our continuing "fell in love with a show" segment, Third Woman Suzannah Rowntree gives us the dirt (and the truth in it) on Karen Elson's recent performance at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. So give a little drink from this podcast cup!

Jolly good. Cup o' tea then, Bruce. Let's celebrate! This week the Third Men Podcast proudly presents an extended interview with musician, artist, graphic designer, and all-around pop-rivet Bruce Brand! Fans of The White Stripes will recognize Bruce's stamp on a host of key moments throughout the group's history - from touring alongside them in the UK, to designing the album artwork for both Elephant, Get Behind Me Satan and their corresponding singles, to his all-too-famous cameo appearance at the end of "Well It’s True That We Love One Another" and much, much more! Bruce shares his incredible stories with us, including those of his own music career which spans stints with groups such as the Pop Rivets, The Milkshakes and the Masonics to name but a few! Plus a secret revealed from the album cover of Get Behind Me Satan you do NOT want to miss! Why don't we ask him now? We will!

3...2...1...GO! This week the Third Men podcast plunges into the heart of Detroit at the dawn of the indie rock boom to bring you an in-depth look at a band that in many ways epitomizes the entire era: The Go. When founding members Bobby Harlow, John Krautner, and Marc Fellis got together in 1996, their collaboration fanned the flames of a rock'n'roll fire that was beginning to burn bright in hotspots like the Gold Dollar and The Magic Stick. By the time Jack White joined the group in 1998 along with bassist (and Italy Records founder) Dave Buick, The Go were a musical force to be reckoned with, releasing their first LP Watcha Doin' for Sub-Pop in September of 1999. While Jack's tenure with the group was to be short-lived, The Go continue to play on and inspire a new generation of garage rockers, such as our Third Man for this week, Asphalt Grey's Rob Janos! Rob's stories of the New York music scene and jack-o-lyte run-ins are NOT to be missed! So go check it out!

Shall we podcast today? Now would that be OK? Sure it would! Welcome to the second half of our two-part deep-dive into The Raconteurs' debut album Broken Boy Soldiers. This week we go track-by-track and discuss each cut on this high-energy and successfully collaborative watermark in Jack White's body of work. From the sugary pop of Hands, to the manic rock'n'roll of Store Bought Bones, to the devastating Blue Veins, this LP brought out the best in Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, Patrick Keeler and Jack White. While the record was received favorably upon its release in 2006, we also discuss whether or not its commercial success has stood the test of time. Plus Third Woman Kali Durga returns to take us on an incredible tour of The Raconteurs' all-time best performances of Blue Veins -- which is truly an eye-opening experience! You can't buy what you can't find, so good thing this podcast is free and available now!

Find yourself a podcast, and listen up! This week we bring you part one of a two-part dive into The Raconteurs debut LP, 2006's Broken Boy Soldiers! After achieving astonishing musical heights and global fame with The White Stripes, Jack White found himself at odds with the city he came from - but while his schism with the Detroit scene grew, Jack wasn't alone in the fight. Enter Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler - like-minded musicians who took up arms and became the broken boy soldiers that, along with Jack, were their very OWN musical force to be reckoned with! From inception to release and on to the smash single Steady As She Goes, we go in deep to give you the story of how this group became so much more than someone's side project. Plus, Third Woman Kali Durga is BACK to give us some insight into the Masonic underpinnings of songs like Intimate Secretary and Level - AND an incredible Jack White concert story that blew us away! Is this podcast the type that's meant for me? Yes, yes it is.

I've got three numbers, one and two and three, and it took a digital podcast to pick which one I liked! Welcome to our 33rd episode spectacular, where we highlight Jack White's fascination with the number three and dig deep to discover just what makes that number so special. From his days with Third Man Upholstery in Detroit, right on up to his role as a music industry pioneer with Third Man Records, the number three has become something of a mantra for Jack that represents boiling things down to their essential components, and from there uncovering what they truly mean. We cover it all, plus a very special Third Man this week as Fernando from CraveOnline joins us to detail his amazing interview with Jack White's touring bands! It's a real pleasure having Fernando on the show, and we hope you enjoy enjoy enjoy what we have in store store store for this episode episode episode!

If this ain't a podcast, then tell me what is! Uh huh, it's time for our country women trilogy to come to a close with a special spotlight episode on Jack White and Loretta Lynn's collaboration: 2004's Van Lear Rose LP. While this marks her first effort with White, this album is the 39th LP release from Loretta Lynn over her 50+ year career, and stands as her most successful crossover album ever released. With a timeless, effortless country vocal and stirring, energetic guitar, Van Lear Rose boasts a number of highlights including Portland, Oregon, Miss Being Mrs., Have Mercy and Little Red Shoes to name but a few -- and we cover it all from inception to release! Also joining us for this special Mother's Day Third Woman segment is our mom Elizabeth Kaminski, who tells her own musical tale and patiently supports our antics. This'll be one podcast to drink by the pitcher and not by the glass, uh huh!*Disclaimer: In light of recent events, the Third Men Podcast would like to wish a speedy recovery to Loretta Lynn who was hospitalized following a stroke on May 4th. Though she is expected to make a full recovery, all our best goes out to Loretta and her family during this time. This podcast was recorded prior to the events of May 4th - MGMT*