Gaucho Amigos – Details, episodes & analysis
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The rising tide of Steely Dan memes, merchandise, and general nostalgia among millennials are just stray bits of proof: an unexpected 21st-century Dan-aissance is in full swing. Why is this slick, cynical, and extremely expensive-sounding music—deemed uncool by self-consciously hip music fans for decades—having this kind of resurgence? Hosted by Alex Preiss (creator of the popular @baddantakes Twitter account) with sincere love and embarrassingly deep knowledge, Gaucho Amigos explores how a couple of funny-looking, 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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"Get Along, Kid Charlemagne" ft. Larry Carlton
Season 3 · Episode 3
mardi 9 juin 2026 • Duration 40:02
Legendary guitarist Larry Carlton joins the podcast to talk about all his collaboration with Steely Dan on albums like The Royal Scam and Aja, and of course discusses how he came to play his much-beloved guitar solo on "Kid Charlemagne."
"The Hitmaker" ft. Bernard Purdie
Season 3 · Episode 2
mardi 14 janvier 2025 • Duration 40:46
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, the legendary drummer who played on several songs on The Royal Scam and Aja, and whose influential "Purdie Shuffle" is featured on "Babylon Sisters" and "Home at Last," joins the podcast to talk all about his collaborations with Steely Dan.
"They Never Knew it Went Down" ft. Andy Cush
Season 2 · Episode 9
mardi 7 mai 2024 • Duration 53:00
Writer and bassist Andy Cush (Pitchfork, Garcia Peoples) joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of tackling the Steely Dan hits with his new cover band Katy & the Liars, and shares how Chuck Rainey's bass parts on "Kid Charlemagne" and "Peg" inspired him to learn how to slap the bass.
"The Corner Office" ft. Max Zuckerman
Season 2 · Episode 8
mardi 23 avril 2024 • Duration 50:28
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.
"Gotta See a Joker" ft. Allison Rapp
Season 2 · Episode 7
mardi 16 avril 2024 • Duration 47:05
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 "Heartbreak Souvenir."
"Heartbreak Souvenir" ft. Steve Khan
Season 2 · Episode 6
mardi 2 avril 2024 • Duration 50:03
Guitarist Steve Khan, who played on 5 of the 7 tracks 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."
"Die Behind the Wheel" ft. Cory Hanson
Season 2 · Episode 5
mardi 19 mars 2024 • Duration 50:21
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 of his other musical influences ranging from Steve Howe to Sinatra.
"It Will Come Back to You" ft. Jazmine Hughes / Helen Newby
Season 2 · Episode 4
mardi 5 mars 2024 • Duration 52:25
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 an appreciation of their witty, off-kilter lyrics. Also, I talk to Helen Newby about her superb cello cover of "Peg."
"Don't Take Me Alive" ft. Rick Marotta
Season 2 · Episode 3
mardi 13 février 2024 • Duration 50:10
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.
"In a Faded Yellow-Green" ft. Anna Martinez
Season 2 · Episode 2
mardi 6 février 2024 • Duration 49:26
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.
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