Episodes
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!
Published 05/03/23
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.
Published 05/01/23
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!
Published 04/18/23
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.
Published 04/08/23
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!
Published 03/30/23
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
Published 03/21/23
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.
Published 03/18/23
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).
Published 03/10/23
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 on...
Published 02/28/23
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.
Published 02/22/23
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.
Published 02/11/23
Lance & Morgan discuss the topics of death, mortality, fatherhood, Joan Didion, and Nels Cline.
Published 02/04/23
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.
Published 01/26/23
Welcome to Wilco the Podcast! We're so excited to introduce ourselves (Lance & Morgan) and the podcast.
Published 01/21/23