Wilco the Podcast

Wilco the Podcast

Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will be explored (death, religion, addiction, etc. - you know, just your casual everyday conversation topics). Lance and Matt will each select two songs that highlight that episode's theme and then discuss behind the scenes info as well as their own reactions to the songs. Laughs and insights will be had by all.

Episodes

September 6, 2025 31 mins

Welcome to season 4! Lance and Matt give a brief glimpse of what's to come on the podcast and recap their end of summer experiences at Wilco's Denver and Vail shows. 

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Lance and Matt sit down with Jonathan Russell and Matt Gervais of The Head and the Heart to discuss the band's latest album Aperture, a return to their self-produced roots. 

Check out Aperture at https://theheadandtheheart.com/

Shout Outs:

Rivers and Roads Foundation: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/424a8c30-5a33-40a9-8084-d5007bb5f323

Chickapig: https://www.chickapig.com/


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May 14, 2025 81 mins

Our season 3 finale guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt sit down with Pat Sansone and discuss everything from Wilco contributions to Pat's solo work and photography.


Grab Pat's new photography book NOTICINGS at www.sansonicabooks.com/

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April 25, 2025 55 mins

In this very special episode, Lance and Matt sit down with composer and producer Jim O'Rourke to discuss his contributions to the Wilco catalogue.

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Lance and Matt handpick highlights from the immense Ghost is Born 20th Anniversary box set. 

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March 21, 2025 42 mins

If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you may have seen Steve Keene, the most prolific painter of all time. Steve is known for his mass produced style of painting, and his unique recreations of album artwork. Lance and Matt dive into Steve's process and influences on this special episode of Wilco the Podcast. 

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February 28, 2025 44 mins

How to fight loneliness? Lance and Matt try to decipher that very question through the lens of Wilco on this week's episode. 

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Join hosts Lance and Matt as they recap their favorite albums of 2024. 

Episode Artwork: Dara Weyna

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December 13, 2024 57 mins

Today on the pod we welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer (or "decomposer" as she prefers it), Yuka Honda. Yuka has collaborated with several music giants including Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, The Beastie Boys, Mike Watt, David Byrne....the list goes on! Yuka performs solo electronic music as EUCADEMIX and her latest release Farm Psychedelia II is available now on Bandcamp. Yuka also performs with her husband Nels ...

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Lance and Matt cozy up for a conversation about some top Wilco comfort tracks.

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November 1, 2024 45 mins

Matt and Lance settle in for an honest conversation about America in light of the upcoming 2024 election.

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Pull up a seat at the bonfire and lend an ear! We've got Marcus Nuccio on the pod today, "live" from the Chicago 'burbs. If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you likely saw Marcus drumming with Ratboys. Marcus also lends his talents to Chicago-based bands Pet Symmetry and What Gives. 

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September 20, 2024 57 mins

Welcome to Season 3! We're back with a very special episode featuring Spencer and Sammy Tweedy, sons of Jeff Tweedy and accomplished musicians in their own right. We cover everything from Wilco memories and influences to personal music projects. 

Follow Spencer at:
https://spencertweedy.com/
IG: @spencertweedy

Follow Sammy at:
Bandcamp: sammytweedy.bandcamp.com/
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IG: ...

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Lance and Matt welcome back friend of the pod Tim Grierson to discuss all things Hot Sun Cool Shroud, the latest offering from Wilco. 

Episode artwork was created by Dara Weyna.

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July 16, 2024 47 mins

Join Lance and Matt as they recap their highlights of Solid Sound 2024!

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Welcome to the season 2 finale! Join Lance and Matt as they dissect their favorite guitar moments throughout Wilco's catalogue. Jeff, Nels and Pat's contributions are celebrated. 

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Join Lance and Matt as they discuss some of their favorite Wilco deep cuts in preparation for Solid Sound 2024. 

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May 3, 2024 53 mins

Matt and Lance are thrilled to welcome their second guest from Wilco to the show. Mikael talks about his specific contributions to Wilco's catalog, his fascination with music theory, as well as his interesting side projects. Mikael’s unique additions to the Wilco sound are also noted and celebrated.

(Photo Credit: Harper Point)


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April 19, 2024 57 mins

This guest needs no introduction! Lance and Matt had a fantastic time talking with their first guest from the band. Nels graciously went into depth about his work as Wilco's lead guitarist as well as some of his unique contributions to specific songs from Wilco's catalogue.

Photo by Mikael Jorgensen

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March 29, 2024 48 mins

In this episode Lance and Matt switch up the normal format of discussing Wilco and instead focus on an aspect of albums that often gets overlooked when an album is released and assessed: its cover! Join in as they discuss how a cover influences the way an album is absorbed.

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