Wilco the Podcast

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-love-is-the-king-instagram-live

Lance referred to a live performance of An Empty Corner which can be listened to here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8VbfRnVv-s

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*

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%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=G8HhPPB2okI

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 referenced a live performance of Pieholden Suite which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ha6AXZx6c

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

Look Around You: Synthesizer Patel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2myFLUDB74