Wilco the Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Season 3! We're back with a very special episode featuring Spencer and Sammy Tweedy, sons of Jeff Tweedy and accomplished musicians in their own right. We cover everything from Wilco memories and influences to personal music projects. 

Follow Spencer at:
https://spencertweedy.com/
IG: @spencertweedy

Follow Sammy at:
Bandcamp: sammytweedy.bandcamp.com/
thatblue.bandcamp.com/
IG: @sammytweedy

Lance and Matt welcome back friend of the pod Tim Grierson to discuss all things Hot Sun Cool Shroud, the latest offering from Wilco. 

Episode artwork was created by Dara Weyna.

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.

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 conversation.

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 forthcoming studio album. 

To stay up-to-date with Denison, visit denisonwitmer.com or follow him on Instagram (@denisonwitmer). 

Photo Credit: Lindsay Elliott

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.

'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 Jeff Tweedy did with his two sons, Spencer and Sammy, which can be found here:
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/29/929085576/jeff-tweedy-love-is-the-king-instagram-live

Lance referred to a live performance of An Empty Corner which can be listened to here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8VbfRnVv-s

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.

Over the decades Wilco has covered their fair share of other artists' songs. Thanks to a suggestion from a listener's comment on Instagram, Matt and Lance delve into some of their favorites from the Wilco cover catalog.

This is the conclusion to Lance and Matt's discussion with Tim Grierson on Wilco's 13th studio album Cousin.

Tim Grierson is the senior U.S. critic for Screen International. His writing appears frequently at the Los Angeles Times, Vulture and Rolling Stone. 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.