Wilco the Podcast

Apr 19 2024 6
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Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will be explored (death, religion, addiction, etc. - you know, just your casual everyday conversation topics). Lance and Matt will each select two songs that highlight that episode's theme and then discuss behind the scenes info as well as their own reactions to the songs. Laughs and insights will be had by all.

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Nels Cline

Apr 19 2024 57 mins  
This guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt had a fantastic time talking with their first guest from the band. Nels graciously went into depth about his work as Wilco's lead guitarist as well as some of his unique contributions to specific songs from Wilco's catalogue.Photo by Mikael Jorgensen

Wilco's Cover Art

Mar 29 2024 48 mins  
In this episode Lance and Matt switch up the normal format of discussing Wilco and instead focus on an aspect of albums that often gets overlooked when an album is released and assessed: its cover! Join in as they discuss how a cover influences the way an album is absorbed.

Ashwin Deepankar: Working For Your Favorite Band

Mar 01 2024 62 mins  
An episode one year in the making is finally yours to hear! Lance and Matt connect with Ashwin Deepankar, Wilco's drum tech and stage manager, and connect over a shared fandom of Wilco. Ashwin presents a candid look at what it's like to go from being a fan of your favorite band to being hired to work with them.Ashwin Deepankar is a backline technician and stage manager fo

Let's Talk About the Loft: An Interview with Mark Greenberg

Feb 16 2024 51 mins  
In this exciting episode featuring guest Mark Greenberg, the manager of the legendary Loft, Lance and Matt geek out and ask questions about Wilco's creative processes. Some of the topics discussed were Wilco's collaborative approach as a band of six individuals, what it's like to work with Jeff Tweedy, and some of the best things about working at an impressive record

Wilco's Beauty

Feb 02 2024 48 mins  
In this episode Matt and Lance select songs that uniquely capture the prettier side of Wilco. We all know that Wilco can rock out, but this is a chance to examine some of their most elegant melodies. Also, a unique rule is proposed: no outside research was allowed in the lead-up to the episode.

Wilco on Resolutions

Jan 19 2024 35 mins  
Even though it might be mid-January, it's still that time of year when many of us identify our goals and aspirations for the rest of the year. Matt and Lance have selected some songs from the Wilco catalog that will hopefully help to make it an interesting endeavor for you. Whatever your relationship is with resolutions, we hope that you have fun joining us for the conversatio

Denison Witmer: A Mid-Season Bonus Episode

Jan 05 2024 49 mins  
On this very special mid-season bonus episode of Wilco the Podcast, Lance and Matt sit down with singer-songwriter Denison Witmer, covering everything from Denison's new album, his carpentry business, and his collaborations with musicians Rosie Thomas and Sufjan Stevens. This episode also features a first listen of Denison's new song "Focus Ring" from his forthc

Wilco the Podcast Holiday Party: Our Standout Albums of 2023

Dec 22 2023 54 mins  
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.

Wilco On Family

Dec 08 2023 58 mins  
'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 Jef

Wilco On Gratitude (Plus a Review of World Within a Song)

Nov 23 2023 56 mins  
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.