The Jokermen welcome Aaron Olson, the busiest man in the Los Angeles indie rock scene, back to the program to consider George & Ira Gershwin, Judaism, and the purpose of Brian Wilson circa 2010.
The Jokermen recount the extraordinary story behind the completion, after thirty-seven years, of Brian Wilson's SMiLE.
Ian speaks with Robert Polito about After The Flood: Inside Bob Dylan's Memory Palace, his superb new book about the second (and best) half of Bob Dylan's artistic career.
The Jokermen are joined by producers Howie Edelson, James Sáez, and Alan Boyd to discuss the spectacular new Love You-era box set release We Gotta Groove.
The Jokermen speak with author, documentarian, friend of the pod, and all-around mensch David Leaf about his All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this March.