Gaucho Amigos

Apr 23 2024 43
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Hosted by Alex Preiss (creator of the popular @baddantakes account), Gaucho Amigos explores how a couple of misanthropic beatniks became the two most unlikely rock stars of the ‘70s. Through 1-on-1 interviews with notable Dan fans from across the pop culture spectrum, Gaucho Amigos ponders the nature of the band’s greatness, exploring the band’s growing cultural cache and trawling the outer reaches of Steely Dan’s sleazy cinematic universe.

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40. "The Corner Office" ft. Max Zuckerman

Apr 23 2024 50 mins  
Max Zuckerman's debut solo album The Corner Office, with its perfectly arranged jazz-pop epics about creeps and sleazebags, is very reminiscent of a certain band...Max joins the podcast to talk about his own work and creative process, his love of Steely Dan, and other musical influences including Brazilian groups like Azymuth and Japanese City Pop. A member of The FM Podcasts Netwo

39. "Gotta See a Joker" ft. Allison Rapp

Apr 16 2024 47 mins  
Classic rock journalist Allison Rapp (Ultimate Classic Rock) joins the podcast to discuss some of her favorite songs from the Dan-verse, including "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City" and Tori Amos' cover of "Do It Again," and shares what it was like to see Steely Dan on their current tour with the Eagles. Also, Alex shares a brief follow-up on the "lost" Gaucho song "Heartbrea

38. "Heartbreak Souvenir" ft. Steve Khan

Apr 02 2024 50 mins  
Guitarist Steve Khan, who played on 5 of the 7 songs on Gaucho including the solo on "Glamour Profession," joins the podcast to talk all about his experiences collaborating with Steely Dan. Steve also shares his memories of recording on some of the "lost Gaucho" tracks, including "I Can't Write Home About You" and "Heartbreak Souvenir." A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

37. "Die Behind the Wheel" ft. Cory Hanson

Mar 19 2024 50 mins  
Wand frontman, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Hanson joins the podcast to discuss how Steely Dan influences his creative process. He also shares his thoughts on classic rock, the eerie perfection of Aja, and some other musical influences ranging from Steve Howe to Sinatra. A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

36. "It Will Come Back to You" ft. Jazmine Hughes / Helen Newby

Mar 04 2024 52 mins  
Writer Jazmine Hughes joins the podcast to share her "Steely Dan testimony," explaining how she discovered their work through hip-hop samples, and later developed a newfound appreciation of their witty, off-kilter lyrics. Also, I talk to Helen Newby about her superb cello cover of "Peg." A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

35. "Don't Take Me Alive" ft. Rick Marotta

Feb 13 2024 50 mins  
Drummer Rick Marotta, the session specialist who played on classic Steely Dan songs like "Peg," "Hey Nineteen," "Time Out of Mind," and others, joins the podcast to share his experiences recording with Donald and Walter in the late 70's. A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

34. "In a Faded Yellow-Green" ft. Anna Martinez

Feb 06 2024 49 mins  
Graphic designer/artist Anna Martinez (better known as "Jive Miguel" on Twitter) joins the podcast to talk about how connecting with other Steely Dan fans was like "finding her people." Anna also shares her thoughts on some of the catalogue's puzzling artwork choices, and explains why she's taken on learning the melodica as an homage to Donald. A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

33. "Stalking the Dread Moray Eel" ft. Paul Grimstad

Jan 23 2024 53 mins  
Writer and film composer Paul Grimstad (The Sweet East) joins the podcast to discuss the particulars of Steely Dan's studio recording process and their mastery of arranging for rock music. Paul also shares how a piece on Gaucho he wrote for The Paris Review led to a correspondence and eventual interview with Donald himself. A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

32. "For the Little Guy" ft. Luke Rowell

Dec 26 2023 50 mins  
New Zealand-based computer musician Luke Rowell joins the podcast to discuss how a surging interest in Steely Dan has influenced his vaporwave music project Eyeliner, whether it be from Donald's piano tutorials or a shared love of "fake fake jazz". A member of The FM Podcasts Network.

31. "Lovers All Beware" ft. Bill Ware

Dec 12 2023 50 mins  
Vibraphonist Bill Ware (currently Home at Last) joins the podcast to talk about his experiences as a band member of Steely Dan from 1993-95. Bill shares some "behind the scenes" tour stories, and explains how Donald's creative process and compositional techniques became an important influence his own work. A member of The FM Podcasts Network.