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Transmissions :: Richard Thompson (2026)
Season 12 Ā· Episode 17
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:04:11
Hippies, Thugs, and Heroes finds guitarist Richard Thompson sounding as savage, lyrical, and eloquent as ever.Ā This week on Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions, we're pleased to welcome Thompson back to the show.
If you dig this show, thereās a pretty solid chance that you already know that he's one of the founding fathers of British folk rock, known for his work with Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, his former wife Linda Thompson, Nick Drake and others.
Writing about Thompson, Aquarium Drunkardās own Tyler Wilcox praised his āunparalleled instrumental prowess, his superhumanly sensitive tone, and his singular melodies.āĀ
Thompson last joined us in 2021 to discuss his memoir, Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice (1967-1975). Since then, heās released Ship to Shore in 2024, and now Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, which was produced by Thompson and James Frazee in Weehawken, New Jersey.Ā
In this conversation, Thompson guides us into the crime-ridden world of the new album, discusses the jangling influence of Tom Petty and The Byrds, his own prowess on the drum kit, working quickly and without much worry, and some of his past collaborators, including Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.Ā
From outlaw ballads to the wilds of social media, from Buddy Holly to Johnny Cash, Thompson is a well seasoned guide through this conversation, so letās get into it. Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions drops weekly on Wednesdays in partnership with the Talkhouse Podcast Network.
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Transmissions :: Peanut Butter Wolf
Season 12 Ā· Episode 16
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 ā¢ Duration 56:20
Stones Throw is one of the most dynamic labels of the 21st century. The label's founder, Peanut Butter Wolf, joins us to discuss the labelās journey, from a small backpacker hip-hop imprint to an Adult Swim-boosted powerhouse, to the diverse roster of post punk, electro, and R&B artists taking the stage to celebrate Stones Throwās 30th anniversary on Saturday, October 16, 17, and 18th in Highland Park.
Presented by Lodge Room and KCRW, Stones Throw 30 speaks to just how expansive the the labelās sound is in 2026, from the fuzzed out synth punk of N8NOFACE to the violin powered art-soul of Sudan Archives.
In this career spanning conversation with host Jason P. Woodbury, Wolf takes us back to the labelās earliest days, discusses his own major label experiences, and traces the thread that connects the Stones Throw artistic lineage.
Along the way, we devote conversational space to the greats, including talk about Madlib, J Dilla, and the major hip-hop artists, including Nas and Kanye, who pulled from the vast catalog of sound in the Stones Throw sonic universe.Ā
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Transmissions :: Johnny Marr
Season 12 Ā· Episode 15
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:12:47
Certain people play guitar in a way that is immediately recognizable, no matter the context. Our guest this week on Transmissions, Johnny Marr, is one of those guitarists. As a founding member of legendary indie band The Smiths, as well as a collaborator with groups like The The, The Pretenders, The Cribs, Modest Mouse, and Electronic, his sound is recognizable, a blend of jangle, chime, bite, and attitude.Ā
But this recognizability never comes at the sake of the song. In fact, thatās what makes Marr so iconic, not just his tone or his parts, but the way he operates in first and foremost as a composerāturning the guitar into an instrumental of orchestration, a way to bring each song to life.Ā
On October 2nd, Marr releases his latest solo album, The Age of Everything. Inspired by the everything-all-at-once pace of our current age, itās a record that finds Marr sounding spry and loose.
In this conversation, Marr reflects on the new album, and gets into his philosophy regarding collaboration. Itās not just that Marr played on a Modest Mouse or Cribs recordāhe actually joined those bands full-on. What makes him so willing to dive in? What makes for a great artistic team-up? Marr drops his takes on those questions here.Ā
Along the way, we also get into the global influence of The Smiths, discuss how Black American musicians inspired his sound, and share some of his less apparent influences, including Neil Young, who if you hear Marr tell it, played a rather pivotal role in the development of British punk rock. Style, sound, and spiritāJohnny Marr brings each this week, so tune in.
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Transmissions :: Matt Baldwin
Season 12 Ā· Episode 14
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:31:29
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions. This week on the show, guitarist and psychotherapist Matt Baldwin, who is here to teach you How To Play Guitar.Ā
OK, not exactly. But Baldwin is the author of How To Play Guitar, a series of zines that have been collected into a handsome book edition. If youāre just picking up the instrument, well, Baldwin isnāt writing about how to play a C chord or run scales.Ā
These arenāt āhow toā guides so much as āwhy toā prompts, stressing intuition over technique, dismissal of music industry norms, and the imperative to hone a singular, personal philosophy regarding the instrumentāthink Captain Beefheartās āTen Commandments of Playing Guitar.āĀ
Baldwin is just as likely to devote page space to warning about being on time to the gig, stressing moral and internal rectitude, and the exposing dangers of social media as he is to dispense tips like āstop using a flat pickā and āplay banjo for a whileāāboth solid tactical suggestions he espouses.
When heās not writing or exploring ketamine therapies, Baldwin makes music himself. His latest LP is called Welcome to Your Pool, a wonderfully languid set of instrumentals housed in a fully 3D lenticular cover sleeveāitās a wonder to listen to, but also just a wonder to see.
On October 3rd, Baldwin will perform at one of my favorite Los Angeles places, the Philosophical Research Society, with fellow traveler Imaad Wasif.Ā In this talk, we discuss his own guitar journey, the paranormal, John Fahey, Philip K Dick, and much more. Dive in: the water is fine.
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Transmissions :: James Austin Johnson
Season 12 Ā· Episode 13
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:15:41
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury.Ā This week on the show, comedian James Austin Johnson joins us to dive into the music nerd obsessions of his new comedy special, He'll Yeah.
You've likely seen JAJ on the TV. He's known for portraying Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and occasionally, Bob Dylan, on SNL. But Heāll Yeahās vignettes and on-stage footage find Johnson creating a more "indie rock" styled specialāsomething deeply specific to his own life and interests. In other words, if you're coming for Donald Trump impressions, you're out of luck. But if you're one of the, to quote the special, "seven other people who know who David Fricke is," it's tailor-made for you.
That signature blend of the genuine and the goofy is also on display in Johnson's music work. If you search him on your streaming service of choice, youāll find some great Bob Dylan covers. Obviously, Johnson is a great impressionist, but heās not so much aping Bob's signature vocal styles with these songs as much as he is genuinely inhabiting them.
It all lands somewhere between earnest sincerity and all-out goofsāas does this conversation. We want to thank our Talkhouse compatriots The Jokermen for connecting us after I listened to their great talk with James. Do support them on Patreon, they are in the midst of their new Leonard Cohen series.
James Austin Johnsonās Heāll Yeah is currently available exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+ before launching on 800 Pound Gorillaās YouTube channel on September 22.Ā
So press play and dive in as Johnson talks his comedy, dig into the filmography of Wes Anderson, and reveal what he said to Scarlett Johansson when he met her, is James Austin Johnson on Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions.
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Transmissions :: The Bird Calls
Season 12 Ā· Episode 12
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:04:51
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week on the show, writer and musician Sam Sodomsky, who records and releases musicāa lot of itāunder the name The Bird Calls.
His latest slice of literate folk rock and alt-country songcraft is called Take Leave, and it was released on August 28 via Ruination Record Co.
Inspired by songwriters like Dan Bejar of Destroyer, whoās appeared here on Transmissions and Bruce Springsteen, who has not appeared on the podcastāyetāTake Leave rattles with downcast charm. Its songs are sly and full of knowing. Take opening track āSome Bandsā for instance, where Sodomsky sings, with poetic scope: āSome bands break up/Some stay together/Ice sculptures in the front yard/Melting in the sun.ā
When heās not making records, Sodomsky writing about them, primarily at Pitchfork. Here, he discusses his songwriting process, how he keeps hearing new things to love in the work of Springsteen, and where he thinks music journalism is headed.
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Transmissions :: Sun Ra: Door of the Cosmos Special
Season 12 Ā· Episode 11
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:04:44
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week, weāve got something extra special: a behind the scenes look at the forthcoming documentary, Sun Ra: Door of the Cosmos, a sonic cinema odyssey through the life, work and philosophy of the surrealist composer and musician.Ā
In addition to a conversation with director Drew DeNicola, who you may know from the 2012 doc Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, this episode will present archival material gathered for the film, including interviews and statements from Ra himself, rare recordings of the Sun Ra Arkestra in action, and previous Transmissions guest Camae Ayewa, also known as Moor Mother, reading from Sun Raās book of poetry, The Immeasurable Equation.Ā
The documentary has ā launched a Kickstarter campaignā to raise finishing funds that will run for the month of September, offering unique array of premiums at all donation levels, including a selection of vinyl recordings from the Modern Harmonic label, and limited edition t-shirt and large format art prints from legendary jazz photographer, Veryl Oakland.
Now, settle in as we explore the Sun Ra's esoteric ideas, hear his singular voice, and explore the Arkestra's vast lore and history. Crack open this door of the cosmos and enter in.
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Transmissions :: Jim James
Season 12 Ā· Episode 10
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:02:18
Since 1998, Jim James has led My Morning Jacket. In the early 2000s, the band's blend of Southern rock, psychedelia, dub, classic songcraft, loner country, and experimental folk put them on the forefront of festival stages.
Last year, MMJ released its 10th studio LP, the Brendan OāBrien-produced Is, and earlier this year, they dropped Peacelands, an anti-ICE collection of acoustic music. And now, James has a new solo album: Wowed Out. Itās his first solo music in eight years, and a killer return to form.Ā
Inspired by the nonstop deluge of information we are all exposed to and the process of attaining a little peace in the midst of it all, many of the songs here first began as cues for a film project that never came to fruition. But when James returned to these snippets, he found them deeply inspiring, which caused fully formed songs to begin pouring out.Ā
Touching on soul, psychedelic pop, folk, and ambient sounds, itās some of the most spiritual music James has ever recorded, and tellingly, this conversation takes a heady, mystical turn.
In it, we focus on meditation, and the personalāand entirely personalizedāways that we come up with to navigate the world. Anyone who has listened to Jamesā songs understands the way he taps into the universal via the personalāWowed Out is an example of him working in his highest capacity.Ā
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Transmissions :: Fred Thomas
Season 12 Ā· Episode 9
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:15:32
Welcome back to Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week on the show, another talk that spun out of our Big Ears hang out, a conversation with a journeyman musician Fred Thomas.
Even if you donāt know Thomasā name, youāve heard him: In the ā90s, he was responsible for the math rock band Chore; from there, he joined up with Warren Defeverās genre bending indie rock outfit His Name Is Alive, alongside groups like Lovesick and his own band Saturday Looks Good To Me, who melded Detroit R&B and soul to twee indie pop.Ā
Thomas has stayed busy too: in addition to his solo albums and archival projects from Saturday Looks Good to Meāmore on that in this talkāheās a member of Winged Wheel, alongside Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, who are responsible for one of our favorite albums of 2026, Desert So Green. And you may have seen him as a guest musician with Detroit post-punks Protomartyr ahead of the release of their new album, Hotel Usona, out September 25th on Domino Records. And then thereās Idle Ray, Mighty Clouds,Ā and so many more projects.
In addition to all that, Thomas is also a prolific writer about music, namely for the Allmusic guide. All this makes him an ideal guest for Transmissionsāan artist who isnāt hemmed in by any single genre. We spoke with Thomas out at Big Ears in Knoxvilleāand as was the case with last weekās Dust-to-Digital episode, we reconvened after Big Ears to tape a proper chat. Transmissions editor Andrew Horton joins in as co-host for this one, as he has unique insight into Thomasā electronic efforts: Horton released one of Thomasā many projects, All Energy Must Continue Upward, on his great label, Good Glass Records.Ā
From pre-fame adventures with Andrew WK to his work as a music writer, from Ethio-jazz to house music, this conversation runs a wide game. So here it is, presented this week on Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions, produced in collaboration with the Talkhouse Podcast Network.Ā
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Transmissions :: Dust-to-Digital
Season 12 Ā· Episode 8
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ā¢ Duration 01:06:32
Since 1999, Atlanta label Dust-to-Digital has created lavish boxsets, books, and collections of gospel, folk, blues, field recordings, and other sounds sourced from deep global archives.
Led by April and Lance Ledbetter, the label has been responsible for works like Goodbye, Babylon, a landmark 2003 gospel collection which inspired Brian Eno to say, "I love this kind of archaeology of the beginnings of music, in this case soul and rock ānā roll ā¦[it] features hair-raising sermons, the greatest hits of pastors." Other engrossing deep dives include Music of Morocco: Recorded by Paul Bowles, 1959; Excavated Shellac: An Alternate History of the World's Music; and the John Fahey collection, Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You (The Fonotone Years 1958-1965), alongside many others.
This week on Transmissions, we present a loose hang with the Ledbetters, a lowkey look into the normal day-to-day of people who have dedicated their lives to the extraordinary effort of archiving sounds of the past.Ā
And now, Dust-to-Digital has launched an app: Dust-to-Digital Radio. Featuring a rotating selection of music released by the label and archival material digitized by the Dust-to-Digital Foundation, the app makes good on the labelās namesake, bringing historical music directly into the digital present. And itās fun tooāin an age of endless choice, itās a treat to hand your ears over to these expert curators.Ā
In late March, we met the Ledbetters at the Big Ears Musical Festival. A few days after we all settled into our respective homes, we reconvened on Zoom to discuss the labelās mission, navigating the algorithms, and of course, some of the most notable Dust-to-Digital fans, including the aforementioned Eno and Law & Order's Carey Lowell.
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