Podcast

Jokermen

Arts, Music, Music Commentary, Performing Arts

Jokermen Podcast is a podcast about Mr. Leonard Cohen :: Subscribe for access to all episodes ad-free, plus the full back catalog of Bob Dylan, Beach Boys, Velvet Underground, Steely Dan, Randy Newman, Billy Joel, and Death Grips goods at patreon.com/jokermen :: @jokermenpodcast on Instagram and Twitter

Performing Arts chart
#44
Episodes
570
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
48 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

570 episodes, newest first

  1. Leonard Cohen: SONGS FROM A ROOM — Side A

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    The Jokermen consider Leonard Cohen, country music artist, and his relationship to fellow country musician Bob Dylan.

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    52 min
  2. Leonard Cohen: SELECTED POEMS 1956-1968

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    The Jokermen emulate their subject by doing the same thing Leonard did after releasing his extraordinary debut LP: go right back to the poetry.

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    1 hr 2 min
  3. Teaser // Leonard Cohen: SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN — Side B

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    9 min
  4. Leonard Cohen: SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN — Side A

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    The Jokermen chart Leonard Cohen's encounters with Mary Martin, Judy Collins, Nico, Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, Joni Mitchell, John Hammond, Jackson Browne, and Bob Dylan on the way to the release of his first record.

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    1 hr 7 min
  5. Teaser // Leonard Cohen: BEAUTIFUL LOSERS — Side B

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    9 min
  6. Teaser // Leonard Cohen: BEAUTIFUL LOSERS – Side A

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    8 min
  7. Leonard Cohen: PARASITES OF HEAVEN

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    The Jokermen read and discuss still more poems of Leonard Cohen, whether you want them to or not.

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    1 hr 19 min
  8. Leonard Cohen: LADIES & GENTLEMEN, MR. LEONARD COHEN

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    The Jokermen remark on the CBC's 1965 documentary portrait of Mr. Leonard Cohen, which dares to ponder the question, "What if there was a Canadian guy who had swag?"

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    45 min
  9. Teaser // Leonard Cohen: FLOWERS FOR HITLER — Side B

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    8 min
  10. Leonard Cohen: FLOWERS FOR HITLER — Side A

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    The Jokermen interrogate Leonard Cohen's third collection of poetry, the radical, sublime Flowers For Hitler.

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    48 min
  11. In Conversation: SYLVAN ESSO

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    Ian speaks with Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn about the pain of daily existence, releasing a record on 9/11, nuance and depth in a discography, making a record in the midst of environmental catastrophe, overemphasizing despair, trying to become Phish, the difficulties in ditching Spotify, working with Daniel Aged, and more.

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    1 hr 10 min
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  14. Leonard Cohen: THE SPICE-BOX OF EARTH — Side B

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    The Jokermen consider poems about the cosmos, the Jewish diaspora, and getting your dick sucked, among other subjects.

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    48 min
  15. Leonard Cohen: THE SPICE-BOX OF EARTH — Side A

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    The Jokermen examine Leonard Cohen's travels through London, Hydra, and Havana on his way to the publication of his second volume of poetry, The Spice-Box of Earth.

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    1 hr 14 min
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  17. Leonard Cohen: LET US COMPARE MYTHOLOGIES — Side A

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    The Jokermen commence their inquiries into the life and art of Leonard Norman Cohen.

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    55 min
  18. In Conversation: TIM MIDYETT

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    Evan is joined by Tim Midyett of the mighty Silkworm to discuss the band’s uncompromising creative life and times, working with Steve Albini, and why playing together after 20 years feels as exciting as ever.

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    58 min
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  20. JOKERMEN 4 Trailer

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    5 min