A podcast by fans about the music and influence of Wilco cohosted by Mary MacLane Mellas and Meredith Hobbs Coons, edited by Greta Stromquist, with theme music by Adam Nash.
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Influencer marketing sounds a lot like a new concept. But apparently, we’re counting years since it first stepped into the marketing scene.
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Patriot truths that many either aren't aware of, choose to ignore or just never bothered to contemplate fully. Patriot = Someone who holds pride in their country, their service men and women. Someone who believes that people when left to their own devices will on the norm choose morality and manners over ego. Someone who will help others even if it means they will do without. Someone who doesn't necessarily agree with the political viewpoints being spread and are often outside the left or ri ...
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Leave the highway behind for the back roads of the American South. The Moonlit Road brings you authentic Southern ghost stories and folklore, preserved and performed by the region's finest storytellers. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a journey into the South's mysterious past. In each episode, you'll hear gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists unearth classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and the oral traditions whispered across generations. From the bayous ...
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EPIDSODE SWAP! Nels Cline on The Tonearm podcast with Lawrence Peryer
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54:52EPISODE SWAP! Nels Cline was gracious enough to guest on both of our podcasts, so Lawrence Peryer of The Tonearm and Meredith of Wilco Will Love You (who now contributes to The Tonearm) decided to post each other's episodes to treat our listeners to a little something different. A big thank you to Nels and to all of you for checking these out! You …
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Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend
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11:44Why do these biting insects plague us so? This Southern legend - an ancient tale originally from the Tlingit people of Alaska - tells of a giant, a bloodthirsty heart, and a vengeful curse. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitro…
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The Sheriff and the Loup Garou: A Louisiana Werewolf Story
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13:00How far would you go for the love of your life? In this Louisiana tale, a young deputy is given a terrifying task to prove his worth: he must capture and kill the Loup Garou (or Rougarou), the shapeshifting werewolf of the Cajun swamplands. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern…
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Why Is a Jack O' Lantern Named Jack? | The Legend of Stingy Jack
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15:55Meet Stingy Jack, a man so cunning he managed to trap the Devil himself. But when you strike a bargain with the Prince of Darkness, there is always a price to pay—one that leaves Jack wandering the night with a very strange lantern. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost s…
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The Cow That Ate The Preacher | An Appalachian Tall Tale
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14:50What happens when a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple? This darkly funny ghost story—passed down from Ireland to the Arkansas hills—follows a man of the cloth who decides to teach his unkind hosts a lesson they'll never forget. But in the world of folklore, revenge often takes a very strange and unexpected shape. Advis…
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(RECORDED JULY 30th, 2024) Lisa Machac is a huge Wilco fan (via the Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo), and the original founder of Omni Sound Project, an organization that provides community and opportunities to sharpen audio skills to people from marginalized genders. The Mares chat with her about the many influences they share and on Wilco's influence i…
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Having seen Finom perform, and having briefly met the duo, at Solid Sound 2024, Meredith and Mary were so excited to chat with Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart about their experiences with and love for the Tweedy family and about their own respective musical journeys. Jeff Tweedy's latest album Twilight Override features these two prominently, and…
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Jennifer Husbands, a true Chicago Wilco fan, talks to Mary and Meredith about her fandom origin story, the things that make Chicago Wilco fans distinct, and her uplifting experiences with the "Wilco-mmunity." In lieu of links, we'll share Jennifer's self-penned bio today: While school improvement is Jennifer Husbands' vocation, her avocation is see…
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"The Mares" got another Wilco on the pod: Nels Cline! Meredith and Mary speak with the Wilco guitarist about his many collaborative projects and, of course, his time in Wilco. Here's the man's website, so that you can find all of his wonderful projects Frantone is one of the women-owned guitar pedal companies that Nels brought up during our convers…
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(RECORDED 10/9/2023) Mary and Meredith kick off season 3 by chatting with Diane Kyrus, moderator of the Wilco Facebook group "A Shot in the Arm," and devoted "rail rider" at Wilco shows across the USA. Here is the fundraiser link for the Wilco fan-supported Lucy Saladino Spaghetti Dinner that Diane told us about You can see Diane's Tweedy show birt…
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Kestrels' LinkTree will lead you to all of their various websites and social media accounts Kestrels' album Better Wonder comes out on Darla Records on February 14, 2025 (Aww!) And here's the music video for the song "Lilys" from that very album Don't forget! Chad's partner Norma was a guest on the podcast before he was the year she released the st…
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Cassandra's art is phenomenal, and you can see it in online form here. As she mentions, Mikael often takes photos that end up used in her work. You can also see how unbelievably cool Mikael and Cassandra's Pink Moment events are by checking out the info from "The Pink of the Moment," which took place in September of 2024. Here's a little more info …
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Here is Lynn's website. Lots to explore here. WanderWord brought our friend Lynn to Solid Sound. He's even on the website, in the top left quadrant of their photo gallery! Lynn's band The Disposition released their album Requiem for the Living in 2012 and you can download it on their Bandcamp page. You can follow Lynn on Instagram, too.…
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Let's just say https://www.leroybach.com/ provides some excellent information on the man, including how to contact him for music lessons, which he is currently offering. (The lessons page, specifically, is here.) The Mares (plus other guests and listeners) are very big fans of his work on A Ghost is Born, this track being a highlight. LeRoy has rec…
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If you don't know the Jumble, now you know. Here's a nice article properly crediting Jeff for the invention of Spikeball. And here's a Wikipedia entry for Roundnet (basically Spikeball, but an entry that credits Jeff) Jeff was also a guest on this podcast (talking about Spikeball, of course). He helped found The Tweedy Show Client Union as well And…
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Here's the Slaughter Beach, Dog website And here's Jacob's previous band Modern Baseball, for a little context Jacob mentioned touring with Bonny Doon As well as Sun June And we chatted about that awesome Pops Staples record Plus talked a lot about SchmilcoBy Jacob Ewald, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash
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First of all, don't sleep on Patrick Sansone's photography (a new book, Noticings is in the works, too) OR his new single: a cover of Colin Blunstone's song "Smokey Day." (The video and arrangement are both gorgeous). Pat mentioned the artist Joseph Cornell as an influence on his photography. Mary and Patrick are both big fans of these guys: The Ne…
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If you don't know The Autumn Defense, get to know 'em! They're on Instagram, too. As is Mr. Patrick Sansone himself. He also has a website dedicated to his photography. For context, here's The Art Institute of Chicago, beloved by both Mary and Patrick. And here's the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (now shortened to AKG), also beloved by those two. Plus,…
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Here's Meredith's interview with Annlie for SoundGirls And here are her film/television credits (be impressed!) Here's Devin talking plugins on his YouTube channel And here's the link to Goodhertz and all of their fabulous plugins (including Tupe, which Devin mentioned in this episode)By Annlie Huang, Devin Kerr, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons
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Catch all of Morgan's various writings here: https://www.morganenos.com/writing And check out the music he has released as Other Houses, too.By Morgan Enos, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash
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Subscribe to Tape Op! It's free! And you can learn from Larry himself right here. Plus, here's his Portland, Oregon studio Jackpot!By Larry Crane, Mary MacLane Mellas, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Adam Nash
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Jason P. Woodbury is a writer, musician, podcaster, and author of liner notes located in the Sonoran Desert. His writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Stereogum, the Los Angeles Review of Books and elsewhere. He produces podcasts and videos for WASTOIDS, and edits the eclectic online music magazine Aquarium Drunkard, where he hosts the weekly Transmis…
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Check out Norma's website www.normamacdonald.com She also has a Bandcamp page. As well as a Linktree. And here's her partner Chad's band on Instagram, if you want to give him a little love, too.By norma macdonald, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas
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For more Greg, go to this website. Sound Opinions is Greg's music talk show podcast with Jim DeRogatis. And they have a Patreon, too. For even more Greg, you can check out this episode of fellow Wilco podcast Shoving Wilco.By Greg Kot, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas
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Here's the link to The Loft's Facebook page And their amazing Instagram, where Mark posts incredible instruments regularly "Friendship" by Pops Staples, the song Mark says is the takeaway from his posthumous album, produced by Jeff Tweedy The album Mark was describing that Low recorded at The Loft is called The Invisible Way And Richard Thompson re…
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Todd Lazarski's article on The Bear's best season 2 needle drops. Hazel City is the band Tim loves Souldier guitar straps - check them out!By Tim Lowery, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons
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Subscribe to Spencer's newsletter, and keep up with all of his other goings-on, here. Get a copy of Mirrorsound! (And look at that! Vagabon is on the cover. They have a new album.) Here's the Tweedy Show website - Spencer mentioned being responsible for their merch and enjoying it very much. Avrom Farm Party is happening next week, and you can stil…
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The Mares (Meredith & Mary) talk to singer-songwriter and podcaster Chris Lambert (best known for creating, narrating and scoring the true crime podcast Your Own Backyard) in their first in this series of interview episodes, recorded in late May of 2022.By Greta Stromquist, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas
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Bonus Episode 3: "Yes, Jeff!" Wilco in The Bear (S1&2)
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14:44Meredith breaks down each Wilco needle drop in the FX hit The Bear as Mary patiently listens and indulges her.By Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas
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The Mares (Meredith and Mary) are back, after a year of gathering interviews! Tune in July 20th, and subscribe so that you don't miss an episode.By Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash
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Mary and Meredith (the Mares) return for a second pre-season 2 bonus episode, because Mary got to see Wilco! Live! At the Oxbow River Stage in Napa! This discussion leads to further Wilco shows reminiscences and talk of other recent concert-going experiences, Wilco and non-Wilco. The plan is to be back soon with a whole new season of episodes - thi…
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Number Ninety: The Charleston Haunted House Dare | A Southern Ghost Story
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25:51Episode Summary: Would you spend the night in a house the rest of the world has abandoned to the dead? This episode takes us to historic Charleston for an adaptation of B.M. Croker's Victorian ghost story, "Number Ninety." In this episode: The Challenge: A group of gentlemen at a social club issue a terrifying dare that cannot be ignored. The Setti…
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Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road: The Spirit's Testimony
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9:24The haunting conclusion to Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece. In 'The Spirit's Testimony,' a voice reaches out from beyond the grave to reveal the final, heartbreaking truth of that moonlit night. This third and final chapter completes the chilling mystery of a family destroyed by silence and the supernatural. Part Three, STATEMENT OF THE LATE JULIA HET…
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Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road: The Confession of the Father
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9:05In Part Two of our Ambrose Bierce adaptation, the mystery deepens with 'The Confession of the Father.' Haunted by a spectral encounter on a dark road, a man is forced to confront the truth behind his wife's death. The second chapter in this chilling 3-part Southern Gothic masterpiece. Part Two, STATEMENT OF CASPAR GRATTAN FOR MORE STORIES: This is …
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Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road: The Statement of the Son
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9:17Part One of our adaptation of Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece. A chilling mystery begins with the 'Statement of the Son,' as a family is shattered by a brutal murder. Experience one of American literature's most famous ghost stories told from three haunting perspectives. Part One, STATEMENT OF JOEL HETMAN, JR. FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the…
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The Nut Eating Devil: A Tennessee Mountain Ghost Story
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13:53Uncover the chilling legend of the "Nut Eating Devil," a classic Tennessee mountain ghost story. Follow young Tom McBride as he investigates eerie sounds haunting a remote cemetery in the middle of the night. Why do the noises sound exactly like his dead Grandpa cracking open hickory nuts? Is it a restless ghost, or a meeting with the Devil himself…
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Meredith was referencing "An Empty Corner" when she sang "You've got family out there." Did you catch it? Wilco is going back on tour, rescheduling a whole bunch of previously canceled dates, and here is their schedule. Also, did you know that there's a feature to request a song? Pretty sweet! The Tweedy Show has been the livestream highlight of th…
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Here's our song of the episode: "An Empty Corner." Meredith mentioned Chris Lambert's podcast "Your Own Backyard." Here's "Are You Listening?" - the song Paul Hobbs wrote about Meredith going away to college... and "I'll Miss You Then," the song he wrote when her brother went off to college. It's a whole genre. Here's the page of A Christmas Carol …
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On this episode we discuss "Hold Me Anyway," and this Songkick Live performance of it is excellent. Is this song even better than "Love is Everywhere (Beware)?" It might be! Here's the urbandictionary.com definition of "guitarmony," so apparently the word exists beyond Adam Nash. Does this song harken back to Summerteeth? You be the judge. We were …
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Because we keep sharing the same link to this song, and we've shared this song a lot, here's a live version of "Love is Everywhere (Beware)." We talk about Nels's riff being tricky, so here's a nice tutorial for you. Here's a video of the "Side with the Seeds" solo Mary mentions, posted by the company that made his bridge. And while we're at it, wh…
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We're talking about "We Were Lucky." Meredith and Mary aren't in quite the right headspace to properly appreciate this song, but for those who are, here's an article suggesting that listening to sad songs when in a bad mood can help people to emotionally regulate. Mary compared the structure of this song to that of the Beatles song "A Day in the Li…
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We're talking about "Citizens" this time. Here's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Aeolian harp guy, as performed the staff of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, underwater archaeologists, marine scientists, and historians. (And Iron Maiden also fashioned it into a song.) The albatross is a big ol' bird. These guys at Lindbl…
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White Wooden Cross by the Side of the Road
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15:51Have a listen to our song of the day: "White Wooden Cross." A Chicago Tribune article about roadside memorials felt appropriate given Wilco's Chicago ties. Susan Miller Tweedy continues to battle cancer. This is her most recent update and the fundraiser is active as of 5/25/2020. Plus, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is always accepting donations…
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The star of the show: the "Everyone Hides" music video! "Love is Everywhere" will get its own episode soon, of course, but it's also the other upbeat song Mary mentions in this episode. There are some examples here of Pablo Picasso's skill in figure drawing, different from his later, more experimental work. The shamisen is a cool instrument, but it…
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If you haven't listened yet, here's "Quiet Amplifier." The other Wilco song that features a present joint vocal (okay, so most of it is unison, not harmony like I said. So sue me!) It's a live performance, too - with Feist. Enjoy! Strumming a snare is a thing! I couldn't find the video of Levon Helm doing it on "I Shall Be Released," by The Band bu…
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Here's "One and a Half Stars," if you haven't listened already. Sky Blue Sky is good. Jason P. Woodbury's Pitchfork review of Ode to Joy. "Summer Noon" by Tweedy. Reminiscent of the bass part in "One and a Half Stars," no? Also, how cool is this video! "Quiet Amplifier" - we reference the drum sound in it. And listening to it is your homework for n…
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"Wilco (The Song)": the song in which the band asserts they'll love us "Love is Everywhere (Beware)" in which the band asserts that love is everywhere - and to beware. This is the Neil Young song Meredith sings in this episode. Behold Neil Young's guitar: Old Black! Here's "Bright Leaves" if you've forgotten - or haven't heard - last week's episode…
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Ode to Joy - album by Wilco Warm - album by Jeff Tweedy Neil Young Instagram post Neil can vote! Ashes of American Flags - Wilco (not streaming, sorry)By Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash, Greta Stromquist, Meredith Hobbs Coons
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Aunt Pearl's Mind Melts - Mind Web - In The Abyss
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You said I had to give truths or solutions before I could have an opinion... well here goes
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