Sodajerker On Songwriting

Sodajerker

  • 35 minutes 28 seconds
    Episode 314 - Squeeze

    Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze join us for a special episode to discuss Trixies, a remarkable concept album centred on a fictional London nightclub and built from songs the pair first wrote as teenagers. During the conversation, Chris and Glenn reflect on the experience of revisiting the work of their younger selves, and how their celebrated songwriting partnership has continued to evolve.

    9 March 2026, 1:54 pm
  • 57 minutes 49 seconds
    Episode 313 - Cory Wong

    Guitar maestro and Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong chats about his new solo album Lost In The Wonder. The virtuoso musician, songwriter, and producer explains his approach to collaboration, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why he believes in sharing more of the creative process with fans.

    4 March 2026, 4:23 pm
  • 49 minutes 45 seconds
    Episode 312 - Jill Scott

    The fabulous Jill Scott sits down with Sodajerker to discuss her expansive new album To Whom This May Concern. The singer, songwriter and poet talks about the creative discipline behind the record, how her relationship with poetry continues to anchor her writing, and why the songs evolve every time she performs them live.

    16 February 2026, 11:59 am
  • 34 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 311 - Ryan Tedder

    Ryan Tedder, songwriter to artists including Taylor Swift, Adele, and Beyoncé, and frontman of OneRepublic, talks to Sodajerker about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market. Drawing on his Nashville training and his apprenticeship with Timbaland, he breaks down his belief in craft, persistence, and instinct, and explains why writer's block only has power if you let it.

    3 February 2026, 4:37 pm
  • 45 minutes 15 seconds
    Episode 310 - Sleaford Mods

    Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods talk to Sodajerker about their new album The Demise of Planet X. They discuss creating interplay between their words and music, making pop culture references work in songs, and integrating guest contributions from artists such as Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie.

    26 January 2026, 1:19 pm
  • 57 minutes 4 seconds
    Bonus: Jamie Cullum and Billy Bragg (Live)

    At Anti Social Camp in November 2025, we recorded two special live conversations with music greats Jamie Cullum and Billy Bragg. It's a rare chance to hear a pair of brilliant and very different songwriters reflect on their craft in front of an audience of songwriters and musicians.

    Jamie talks about working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the creative discipline of working to a brief, and how collaboration can unlock ideas you would never find alone. Billy shares his belief in songwriting as a way of building connection and empathy, drawing on a career shaped by honesty, community, and lived experience.

    Together, these conversations offer a warm, generous look at how songs are made, why voice matters, and how music continues to bring people together.

    13 January 2026, 11:31 am
  • 49 minutes 46 seconds
    Episode 309 - Glass Animals (Live)

    Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins Sodajerker in London for a live episode recorded in November 2025 at the UK debut of Anti Social Camp, the world's largest songwriting camp. The singer-songwriter and producer reflects on the highs and lows of music-making, the strange magic of late-night ideas, and why vulnerability still matters in pop music.

    11 January 2026, 5:17 pm
  • 57 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 308 - Adam Buxton

    Multifaceted British writer, actor, podcaster and musician Adam Buxton ushers in the 2025 holiday season with Sodajerker by chatting about his delightful record, Buckle Up, produced by Joe Mount of Metronomy. From the challenges of writing jingles to the heartfelt themes in songs like 'Pizza Time' and 'Standing Still', Adam reveals the personal stories behind his catchy tunes and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work.

    23 December 2025, 2:06 pm
  • 57 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 307 - Michael League

    Snarky Puppy mastermind Michael League talks to Sodajerker about the band's new record, Somni, an exploration of the dream state through music. The decorated bassist, composer and producer discusses writing for a large ensemble, the balance between complexity and accessibility in his compositions, and his collaborations with legendary artists like David Crosby.

    13 December 2025, 5:08 pm
  • 50 minutes 34 seconds
    Episode 306 - Suggs

    Madness frontman Suggs sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about the band's new Hit Parade compilation and the writing of their classic hits. From the whimsical charm of 'Baggy Trousers', to the poignant storytelling of 'Embarrassment', Suggs reflects on the balance of joy and pathos in songwriting, the influence of London's rich cultures, and the serendipitous moments that have shaped his artistic expression.

    8 December 2025, 9:49 pm
  • 37 minutes 1 second
    Episode 305 - The Last Dinner Party

    The Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris chats with Sodajerker about the band's new record, From The Pyre, and their songwriting process. The dynamic frontwoman explores the challenges of songwriting on the road, the evolution of their sound, and the collaborative spirit that drives their creativity.

    28 November 2025, 11:55 am
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