The Third Men Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Like a bolt from the Blue Room, Ben Blackwell is BACK! It’s that time of year again, where we gather ’round the holiday turntable and look back at the Third Man year that was 2024 – and who better to give us the inside scoop on these marvelous musical memories than Third Man Records co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell! In this episode we’ll discuss the No Name LP and tour, the various Third Man Vault releases, Beatle-y collaborations and so much more — so join us for a discussion that will leave you all warm and fuzzy this holiday season. Thanks to Ben for joining us and thanks to you all for listening!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/tmr-2024-feat-ben-blackwell
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
There’s so much Jacktivity. SO. MUCH. The Third Men Podcast is here to unpack all the latest and greatest events from the fall of 2024 with an all-new episode that highlights music, collaboration, performance and the strange return of Goober and the Peas. First up we’ve got a new Jack white solo song to talk about, the brand new b-side titled You Got Me Searching that accompanied a tour announcement for 2025! Then Jack joins St. Vincent and Paul McCartney live on stage in Mexico City, Jack debuts some fresh Fender gear…and a whole lot more. Join us and jam as we roll around in all this new Jack material – enjoy!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/you-got-me-searching
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
We need to podcast right away so we can talk about this-ah. We need to podcast right about now! The Third Men podcast returns for another all-new episode recounting this past week’s Jack White concert at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon! Announced mere days prior to the event itself, your humble co-host was on-hand to witness one of the most break-neck, raucous and rumpus-shaking performances in Jack White history, all from the rails of a venue located on the grounds of the historic Washington High School. It was a night to remember, and remember it we shall along with all of you…and if you were similarly fortunate enough to catch the No Name Tour live… we want to hear about it! Jack’s the principal now!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/revolution-hall
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
New Jack White album, new Third Men Podcast. The boys are back to listen through the incredible NO NAME LP that Jack White dropped in July of 2024, and give live commentary on each electrifying track. From the wicked solos, chunky riffs and exceptional songwriting, NO NAME is a superb and unexpected entry into the Jack White solo cannon and we could not be happier! Whether you’re listening during the morning (at midnight) or bombing out in a missionary, we want to hear YOUR favorite cuts – and hope you enjoy this off-the-cuff reaction to NO NAME!
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/bro-name
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
Surprise! The Third Men Podcast is back from the mind shaft, connected by brotherly love (ew) and ready with an all-new episode that will take you for a stroll down memory lane. Specifically, whatever memory lane Ezmerelda is on. This is an installment of the show that we’re calling BOARDING HOUSE REVISITED, wherein your humble co-hosts will take a look back at Jack White’s divisive, genre-bending, and quintessentially WEIRD third solo album Boarding House Reach. In 2018, we here at the Third Men Podcast were so excited to have a new record from Jack White, that in retrospect our reactions to that record were perhaps somewhat colored by the environment around us. Well, we’re here to give this whacky record a fresh listen, featuring live commentary for your ears only …and with a surprising amount of clarity given the time that has passed since its release. So join us, won’t you? We’re happy to be back — even if we are, indeed, totally absurd.
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/boarding-house-revisited
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
We’re connected…by Rob! The Third Men Podcast is back with an all-new extended interview with returning guest and Jack White artwork guru Rob Jones! It’s been six years and four studio albums since last we spoke to the animalrummy, and in this episode we’ll do our best to make up for lost time. Artwork and design for Boarding House Reach, Help Us Stranger, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive are all covered, plus behind the scenes stories and insider info you’ll not get anywhere else. We’d like to thank Rob for joining us on the show again and hope you all enjoy this special fall episode with one of our favorite people this side of Incitatus.
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/rob-jones-returns
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
What are YOUR favorite Dead Weather tracks? This is the question at the heart of the second installment of our ongoing TOP SPECIAL series – wherein we award our top … Continue reading Episode 186 – Top Special: The Dead Weather
You’ve heard his name amongst the earliest die hard White Stripes fans…you’ve seen him mentioned in Mojo Magazine, Rolling Stone and even the White Stripes & Third Man Records official social channels. He’s Frank Anselmo, and this week he’s joining us on the Third Men podcast to talk Jack White Collections…and he’s got one of the finest in the world! Going all the way back to the White Stripes initial rise to fame in the US, Frank was there to witness it all as a die hard fan with enough close encounters to fill a Steven Spielberg movie. From gifting Jack White an authentic 1964 Airline Res-O-Glas (in iconic RED of course) to being on-set during the Hardest Button to Button video shoot, Frank has been on-hand for some incredible moments in Third Man history. This week we talk to Frank about his journey, and about the JackWhiteCollections.com – his labor of love website that showcases the incredible complete collections of Third Man memorabilia that will leave you breathless. So thanks Frank for joining us on the show, and for keeping James company at this year’s Jack White concert in NYC!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/the-jack-white-collections-feat-frank-anselmo
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
The Jack White Collections: http://www.thejackwhitecollections.com/
The future’s not a bore on the Third Men Podcast this week, as we’re joined by Third Man Records recording artists THE PARANOYDS! Laila Hashemi and Lexi Funston join your humble co-hosts to break-down the origins of the band, how they linked up with Staz Lindes & David Ruiz and what brought them into the TMR orbit – and that’s only the beginning. Their latest LP TALK TALK TALK delves deep into LA culture, fears of the future and an askew glance at the present in one of the freshest rock records in recent memory. This episode Laila and Lexi are on-hand to tell the tales behind our favorite tracks like BWP, Nissan Overdrive and more! Up on your bed? Looking to mend? This podcast’s for you!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/the-paranoyds-extended-interview
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
More from The Paranoyds: https://theparanoyds.com/
We have arrived at the finale of our ELEPHANT album analysis & review series…and so much more is left to cover. Part 2 left off with our track-by-track deep-dive, ending with middle-point powerhouse track Ball & Biscuit — now it’s time to bring it on home to the end. With favorite cuts like Little Acorns and Hardest Button to Button, the best is truly left to come as we journey to the conclusion of this mammoth LP. We’ll also analyze chart performance, critical reaction, band reflection and our own personal reviews of the breakthrough album that put The White Stripes on the map. Last but not least, your humble co-hosts will spelunk through the new ELEPHANT XX twentieth anniversary vault release, having freshly arrived in our grubby little paws – featuring video archives, a mono mix of the album and a commemorative book that offers fresh, fascinating insights into this classic entry into the candy cane canon! It’s true that we love Elephant!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/elephant-analysis-review-vol3
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
We’re back for part 2 of our 3-part ELEPHANT album analysis & review! With The White Stripes breakthrough masterpiece celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in advance of the corresponding commemorative vault release, the Third Men Podcast is finally tackling the only Stripes record remaining in its “album analysis & review” series — and you’d better believe we’re not cutting any corners in the process. Last episode we discussed the inception, recording, design and historical context of the release of this mammoth LP, delving into detail on how the sessions came about. We also poured over our own interviews through the years to paint an accurate portrait of the inception of one of our favorite records of all time – from Ben Blackwell to Pat Pantano to Bruce Brand and everyone in-between. In part 2 of this series we’ll begin the track-by-track discussion, from the album’s iconic lead-off cut right on through to the similarly iconic blues rocker that continues to wow audiences in a live setting to this day. So grab some peanuts and park your trunk – our love for this album is 10-fold, girl. We’ll let you hear it if you want to before you go.
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/elephant-analysis-review-vol2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
The BIGGEST White Stripes record of all is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to help ring in the festivities the Third Men Podcast is launching a 3-part retrospective on the mighty album ELEPHANT! Over the course of this podcast we’ve analyzed and reviewed nearly all of Jack White’s albums in his various group incarnations and solo work, but this is one record we wanted to save for a special occasion — and what better occasion than to celebrate both the anniversary of its release AND the brand new vault package coming our way shortly from Third Man Records! In this first installment of the series, we’ll set the stage for the recording of the LP, where the band was in its own history at the time — and what circumstances lead Jack and Meg White to Toe Rag Studios in Hackney, London. We’re deep-diving into the methodology behind the album’s themes, artwork and technical aspects, as well as providing context for some of the record’s quirks and mysteries. Revisiting this record has been a real pleasure, and we hope you all enjoy the journey to Elephant as much as we did!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/elephant-analysis-review-vol1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
https://thethirdmen.wordpress.com/Join the Third Men Podcast this week for an insider’s look at the ideation, design and implementation of Third Man Records’ incredible line of merchandise! Christina Inman, resident Merchandiser and hellcat extraordinaire, tells the stories behind some of the most iconic TMR gear, from The White Stripes tiki mugs, assorted playing cards, pins, toys, shirts and more! Miss Cinnamon is joined by returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals, who collaborated closely with Christina on the amazing Triplegraph Pedal released in the Third Man Hardware line. Plus: James’s magic allergy, Cramps-heavy DJ nights, and why you should always examine your Entenmann’s Donuts.
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/women-rock-detroit-feat-marcie-bolen-lady-tee-kate-mccoy
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
Little House of Cinnamon: https://www.instagram.com/littlehouseofcinnamon/?hl=en
More from Coppersound: https://coppersoundpedals.com/
Join the Third Men Podcast this week as we explore the history of women in music, from the Indie Rock boom until the present day, with an episode we had to call: Women, Rock & Detroit. Joining your humble co-hosts are three special guests, each offering their own unique perspective on the triumphs, struggles and perceptions of female representation in music. Offering up a boots-on-the-ground view at the Detroit scene experience is the legendary Marcie Bolen, known for her work across many bands through Detroit & beyond such as The Von Bondies, The Datsuns and Seger Liberation Army. Next up is record industry executive (across many different labels), as well as hip-hop solo artist Lady Tee the Difference, who shares her journey rising through the ranks of the music industry and carving her own path in the process. Finally, returning guest Kate McCoy details her point of view as a music fan, detailing experiences as a woman attending concerts, frequenting record stores, and learning music inspired by bands like The White Stripes. It’s an essential conversation you don’t want to miss, and we hope you all enjoy this deep-dive exploration!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/women-rock-detroit-feat-marcie-bolen-lady-tee-kate-mccoy
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
The Third Men podcast is excited to welcome to the show (for the first time!) the extraordinary guitarist, composer and oft-Third Man Records collaborator Mr. William Tyler. In this all-new extended interview, we’ll talk with William about his incredible career – from solo albums to secret origins and everything in between. We’ll also deep-dive into the ever-changing landscape of Nashville, what Third Man has meant to the city since planting its flag there nearly 15 years ago, and of course William’s musical connections to Jack white – both through several live TMR releases as well as opening for Jack during the Boarding House Reach tour in 2018. We’d like to thank William Tyler for joining us on the show, and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed conducting it!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/william-tyler-extended-interview
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
More from William Tyler: https://www.williamtyler.net/
Ben Blackwell is back! With the calendar year 2022 freshly in the rear view mirror, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a joyful and creatively robust 12 months. Not one, but TWO Jack White solo records were released, heralding a massive worldwide tour from the Third Man himself for the first time in several years. Not only that, but a parade of varied vault releases, legendary collaborations and unforgettable stunts followed in what is sure to go down in TMR history as a watershed moment of copious and successful output. In this special retrospective, 6-time-returning guest Ben Blackwell (co-founder and co-owner of Third Man Records) joins us to shed light on these events…and teases a glimpse of what’s in store for 2023. Does Tropical Gothclub signal a Dead Weather reunion? Can The Paranoyds pierce the zeitgeist in the same way TMR finds such as Margo Price have done so in the past? Can James find it in him to successfully pronounce each member of the Bobby Weir band’s names correctly? The answers to these questions and much more await you in this special 2022 retrospective, and we’d like to extend a huge thanks to Mr. Blackwell for not only appearing once more on the show but for all the wonderful art he helped bring into the world this year. Cheers to Third Man, and cheers to 2023 — Happy New Year, everybody!
Available on:
Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/tmr-2022-feat-ben-blackwell
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
They’re at times his biggest fans, and at times his stalwart adversaries — they’re rock journalists and they have something to say about Jack White. And say it they have, ever since the early days of the White Stripes music reviewers were (and are) an ever-present aspect of how the public perceives Jack White the artist. In this first episode of an new recurring series, we’re going to take a long hard look at the critical responses to each of Jack White’s 5 (at the time of this recording) solo studio albums – from Blunderbuss straight on through to Entering Heaven Alive – in an attempt to analyze the music reviewer reaction to Jack White’s body of solo work. We’re also thrilled to be joined by Consequence of Sound staff writer Jonah Krueger, who himself reviewed Jack White’s latest album, and who offers an invaluable perspective on the responsibilities inherent in the role of the rock journalist. This episode of the Third Men Podcast is going CRITICAL.
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/jack-white-the-critics
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
More from Six Flags Guy: https://linktr.ee/sixflagsguy
Voila – a new episode of the Third Men Podcast! This week we’re joined by Third Man insider, Detroit native and Jack White poster artist extraordinaire Matthew Jacobson to talk The Art of the Poster! We talk about other things too, of course, like the life and times of Tiny Tim, the pros and cons of reading the comments section… and just how much magic ink will make a piece of art combustible (to name but a few). While both on-staff and freelance, Matthew has developed key imagery from throughout the touring years of both Jack White solo and the Raconteurs, and we’re here to discuss the nitty gritty details of these iconic images brought to life through Matthew’s keen lens. Also! Listen through to the end of the episode for details on how you (yes YOU!) could win a free poster of Matthew’s design! Only the best art is up for grabs, and only the best content is here for your earbuds on the Third Men Podcast. Abracadabra!
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/the-art-of-the-poster-feat-matthew-jacobson
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
Which are YOUR top Raconteurs tracks? This question is at the heart of the first installment of a new ongoing series called TOP SPECIAL– wherein the Third Men Podcast examines … Continue reading Episode 174 – Top Special: The Raconteurs
Even a second pod is a good pod, we only need to see your head nod…like a show online, about to begin. Here we go! It’s part two of our … Continue reading Episode 173 – Entering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.2
We’re entering season 7 alive, with part one of our two-part album analysis and review feature on the latest Jack White solo album: ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE! The year 2022 gifted … Continue reading Episode 172 – Entering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.1
We’re taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new “best of” collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! … Continue reading Episode 171 – Best of Season 6 Extended Interviews
Here it is: the Season 6 finale of the Third Men Podcast! And what better way to say farewell to such a wonderful season than with an EXTRA wonderful very … Continue reading Episode 170 – Lola Kirke: Extended Interview
Our season is almost over, but we’re not done yet! Pop some corn and break out the 3D goggles because we’re heading to the CINERAMA DOME along with Elinor Blake … Continue reading Episode 169 – In Cinerama w/ April March & Mehdi Zannad (extended edition)
Paul and James here reporting to you live (sorta) following a viewing of the Jack White Supply Chain Issues tour! On May 31st 2022 we saw Jack and the band … Continue reading Episode 168 – Supply Chain Issues Raw (Inglewood, CA 5/31/22)
Want a whole lotta pod? Well get ready for a discussion that’ll leave you shook, dazed and otherwise stompin’ – we’re talking all things Jack White & Led Zeppelin! When … Continue reading Episode 167 – Jack Zeppelin
The Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome to the program this week Detroit music legend and founding member of the band THE GO, Mr. John Krautner! When John met … Continue reading Episode 166 – John Krautner: Extended Interview
We’ve got a podcast with Jack’s name painted on it! With not one but TWO new Jack White albums on the horizon, the Third Men Podcast is here to dissect … Continue reading Episode 165 – Entering Heaven Alive: Album Cycle Origins
When the moon is above you, does it tell you that a new Jack White album is on the horizon? Because it is! That’s right, this April’s FEAR OF THE DAWN … Continue reading Episode 164 – Fear of the Dawn: Album Cycle Origins
Honey, we can’t afford to collect this deep. This week on the Third Men Podcast we’re turning our attention to a major component of TMR fandom: collecting. Be it records, novelties, … Continue reading Episode 163 – Collecting Third Man Records
It’s a podcast double feature! This week we’re dividing our efforts into respective deep dives on two topics: TMR’s Luck Mansion Sessions, and The White Stripes eligibility for induction into … Continue reading Episode 162 – Luck & Fame: A Podcast Double Feature
The Third Men Podcast is excited to welcome onto the show this week TMR recording artists Sophia Skye and Henri Cash — also known as the amazing duo CASH & … Continue reading Episode 161 – Cash & Skye: Extended Interview
Our show is an open book, take a look! And if you do… you might just find our latest album analysis & review episode waiting for you — highlighting 2011’s … Continue reading Episode 160 – ROME: Album Analysis & Review
Welcome to Deep Ellum — the Dallas neighborhood famous for music, nightlife and now… Baseball. In November of 2021 WARSTIC HEADQUARTERS opened its doors to fans, players and enthusiasts alike, … Continue reading Episode 159 – WARSTIC HQ feat. Ben Jenkins & Christine Edgington
Ben Blackwell is back! As the calendar year 2021 draws to a close, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at … Continue reading Episode 158 – TMR 2021 feat. Ben Blackwell
Get ready to pack your bags and trip out to jolly ol’ Great Britain with the Third Men Podcast! This past fall, Third Man Records opened a landmark 3rd storefront … Continue reading Episode 157 – Third Man London feat. Jamie S. Rich
Your turntable’s not dead! In fact, for the last 18 years the wax spinning on those turntables have found brand new life in the form of an astonishing vinyl resurgence. This unlikely resuscitation of one of the world’s most innovative and beautiful music delivery mechanisms was spearheaded by many key tastemakers for the past several decades, but chief among those tastemakers is without a doubt Mr. Jack White. In this week’s episode we’re sitting down with record store owner and podcaster Jessi Zilka (Jesse Carl Vinyl and The Porch Podcast, respectively) to walk through the history of the vinyl revolution and its connections to Jack White over the years — starting with Jack’s very first exposure to black wax and continuing on to this very day. While still a small slice of the multi-billion dollar global music industry, the vinyl record’s comeback is proof positive that there’s hope for truth and beauty in the world for those that appreciate it – and we thank Jack White and Third Man Records for helping bring that truth and beauty back to life!
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/jack-white-and-the-vinyl-revolution
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
Shop Jesse Carl Vinyl: https://www.jessecarlvinyl.com/
It’s been twenty years since the iconic White Stripes album White Blood Cells ripped through the stereos and eardrums of a new generation of rock and roll fans — propelling Jack and Meg White to stardom and cementing the pulse-pounding duo as a staple of listeners the world over. To celebrate, The Third Men Podcast is diving deep into TMR Vault #48: White Blood Cells XX to take a look at not only the iconic White Blood Cells album, but the amazing bonus features compiled by Third Man in honor of the anniversary. And what LP anniversary celebration would be complete without the participation of someone who was actually THERE for the recording of the album? Enter engineer Stuart Sikes, who (along with Jack, Meg and David Swanson) was on hand for the recording of these songs — and who is featured in the DVD footage included in Vault 48 chronicling the recording process at Easley-McCain Recording in Memphis, Tennessee in those early weeks of 2001. Stuart’s perspective on this iconic piece of rock history is unique, and his grammy-winning career has included other work alongside such acts as Modest Mouse, Polyphonic Spree, Cat Power, and the project that helped spawn The Raconteurs: Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-produced modern-masterpiece Van Lear Rose. We’d like to thank Stuart for joining us on the program, and hope you all enjoy listening to this interview and much as we enjoyed conducting it! And happy birthday to White Blood Cells!
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/white-blood-cells-xx-feat-stuart-sikes
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fTsRlLtkXjMRurIdq9E4u
Donate: https://www.patreon.com/ThirdMenPodcast
We’re TAKING YOU BACK to the Third Men Podcast! Jack White’s first new solo music in over 3 years is finally here, and we’re excited to deep dive into the new single, its gentle B-side, and speculate on what’s yet to come! In the reflective spirit of Taking Me Back, we’re also celebrating the new by delving into what came before… as we take you back to a little place we call Rock’n’Roll High School. Across geography and generations, the high school experience is rich with the musical discovery and experimentation that help forge lifelong tastes. Jack’s time at Cass Tech is a prime example of just how important those late teen years can be, and this week we’re enlisting the help of some very special guests to walk us through their own respective high school eras. First up is listener Nick Langford, whose furious shredding helped inspire recent episodes such as Anatomy of a Fandom and Open Show 2021. Next — fresh off of the release of his band The Bootheels new collection 1988: The Original Demos (featuring bandmates Jakob Dylan, Tobi Miller and Aaron A. Brooks) singer/songwriter/musician Luther Russell is on hand to reflect on his own teen music experience. When he’s not releasing solo music, playing with groups such as Those Pretty Wrongs and The Freewheelers, or writing songs for bands such as Weezer, Luther lays down some serious rock’n’roll knowledge on music podcasts far and wide – and he’s here to illuminate our discussion here today. We’re so thrilled to be joined by Luther and Nick on this special episode, and hope you all dig our venture back into Rock’n’Roll High School!
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The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Jack White’s longtime tour manager – the legendary Lalo Medina! Since The White Stripes’ fateful final tour in 2007, Lalo has been helping to facilitate, arrange and execute Jack’s live performances, and his insider perspective is something unique and extraordinary within the Third Man orbit. From Jack and Meg’s northern sojourn chronicled in Under Great White Northern Lights, to multiple tours from The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and Jack White solo, Lalo has been instrumental in setting the stage for the performances that we as fans continue to be captivated by to this day. In this special extended interview, we’ll learn of Lalo’s time with groups such as Jurassic 5 and The Mars Volta, as well as amazing stories from the road that only Lalo could tell! Where does Jack hang after a Conan rehearsal? Who’s the all-time trash-talk champion of the TMR sandlot games? What on earth does one do with raw caribou? The answers to these questions and more await you in the kick-off to the Third Men Podcast’s season 6 (!) audio adventures. We’d like to thank Mr. Medina for joining us and hope you all enjoy this interview as much as we enjoyed recording it!
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The Third Men Podcast Open Show 2021 is here! The world’s first-ever virtual Jack White/Third Man Records fan convention kicks off in style with musical guests, special appearances, fan performances and much much more. To ring in the festivities, TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell (fresh from his trip overseas for the Third Man Records London opening) has popped in top wish us all well, and introduce this 2+ hour show packed with musical goodies. Earlier this year, we put out the call for you, the listener, to submit video performances of Jack White or otherwise TMR-related cover songs, and you answered that call – and then some – with rousing renditions of everything from White Stripes staples to obscure one-offs that we’re thrilled to hear in a different light! We’d also like to send a huge thank you to guests like Danny Kroha, Ko Melina, Marc Klockow, Lucy Walsh, April March, FUGU, Hobey Echlin and dozens more guests and contributors for making this kick-off Open Show something truly special! And last but not least – thank you to RADKEY for the brand-spankin’-new theme music to the Third Men Podcast. Enjoy, everyone – and welcome to season 6 of The Third Men Podcast!
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Acast: https://shows.acast.com/5add08bb42c6787759cf4c2a/episodes/the-third-men-open-show-2021-audio-version
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-third-men-podcast/id1162004507
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Theme Performed by: Radkey – Radkey.net IG: @radkeyrock Twitter: @radkey facebook.com/radkeyband
Fan Performances In Order of Appearance: Kat and Matt, Nick Langford, Gabriella Elizabeth Marie, Ariane Dudych, Glenn Spamzig of Honolulu Babylon Honolulubabylon.bandcamp.com IG: @honolulubabylon, Alex Schaks, Tobias Lipski “Wishes” available now Atmig.com atmig.bandcamp.com, Katie Johnston-Smith, Dondero, Will Mackey, Spirit Wives (Johnny Lee Ledford and Hilaryann Marie Erlandson), Paul Kaminski, Larry Rasile, Amy Hart, Vito Hicks, Chuck Davis, Tom Valente Tomvalente.com IG:tom_valente_draws_stuff, Rob Janos
Fanart and Memories in Order or Appearance: Ariane Dudych, Charlene Anderson, Brittni and Tyler, Eileen Corsano, James Kaminski
Special Thanks to: Ben Blackwell, Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins Coppersound Pedals Coppersoundpedals.com IG: @Coppersoundpedals Facebook.com/coppersoundpedals Twitter: @CoppersoundFX, Danny Kroha, Jessi Zilka JesseCarlVinyl.com IG:@JesseCarlVinyl facebook.com/jessecarlvinyl Email: jessecarlvinyl@gmail.com, Ko Melina and Marc Klockow The Heart of Detroit IG: @The_Heartof_Detroit Please consider donating to help their wonderful project Venmo: @komelina Cashapp: $kochienshih Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/komelina, Lucy Walsh The Lucy and Annabel Show New episodes weekly every Saturday IG: @thelucyandannabelshow, April March and Mehdi Zannad Aprilmarch.com IG: @aprilmarchofficial Mehdizannad.bandcamp.com Thelastdetail.bandcamp.com Mintyfresh.com, Craig Brown Craigbrownband.com Craigbrownband.bandcamp.com IG: @craigbrownband The Lucky Ones Forget available now thirdmanstore.com/collections/craig-brown-band, Hobey Echlin Southeast of Saturn available now thirdmanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/southeast-of-saturn