Episodes
As the band launch a new album and a new film simultaneously, Chris and Dave review and discuss this ambitious new project, chat to Bryce Dessner and Scott Devendorf about the division of labour on a project like this, and meet Eve Owen, a 19-year-old singer who features on the album.
Published 05/07/19
The myriad stories that interweave throughout 'Boxer' and beyond all come together as we take a final look at the record as a whole.
Published 03/04/19
We consider what it means to end the album in a garden, beneath holiday rainbow lights and with a nice icy drink in your hand.
Published 03/04/19
Ada lets us all have her neck. "The touching of a person's neck is much more intimate than kissing them on the mouth, don't you think?" - Matt Berninger
Published 03/04/19
Boxer's young professional takes a look in the mirror and asks us: "What is it all worth?"
Published 03/04/19
We enter "prison for jerks" and find two people struggling to escape this relationship jail of their own making.
Published 03/04/19
The (im?)possibility of reconciliation is explored in 'Start A War', and when the right time is to walk away. Plus, how identical twins approach guitar harmonies.
Published 03/04/19
Unpacking 'Slow Show's "fraternal twin", we consider relationships within four walls. How do we enjoy comfort when it all too often rubs up against claustrophobia?
Published 03/04/19
The album hits its mid-point and a fork in the roads: to go to the party, or to stay in? We explore the pros and cons of socialising and the curious lure of home.
Published 03/04/19
This episode we find a tender exploration of humans, their objects, and the connections we form.
Published 03/04/19
We consider the unheavenly travails of white-collar employment in a track that, for Matt, was all about restraint.
Published 03/04/19
We follow the footsteps of two people in a game of cat and mouse with help from Brainy herself, Carin Besser.
Published 03/04/19
We consider the unmagnicifcent lives of adults and the reluctant deal we all make with the world as we leave youth.
Published 03/04/19
We begin exploring 'Boxer' with a tiptoe through the album's melancholic first track, exploring the real, the fake, and the big opener that almost wasn't.
Published 03/04/19
A warm welcome to Coffee & Flowers, explaining who, what and why.
Published 03/04/19
Season 1 will be available 4 March on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other listening thingys!
Published 02/12/19