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Introducing | Sugar Maple

Hey there, Late Era fans! Check out the first episode of our new fiction podcast Sugar Maple, starring Fred Savage. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to hea

Introducing | Breaking Waves: Seattle

Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene,

Eric Clapton - Pilgrim (w/ Mark Richardson)

In the gripping Late Era season finale, the core trio is joined by music critic Mark Richardson (@MarkRichardson) to discuss the polarizing, blockbuster work of Eric Clap

Kate Bush - Aerial (w/ Jude Rogers)

In 2005, the English art-rock legend Kate Bush returned after a hiatus that spanned more than a decade to release Aerial, one of her most ambitious and mystifying albums.

Jay-Z - Magna Carta Holy Grail (w/ Open Mike Eagle)

Jay-Z in the 2010s and beyond embodies the sort of imperial excess we’ve generally associated with rock and capital-P Pop musicians on this podcast so far. He’d already a

Loretta Lynn - Van Lear Rose (w/ Allison Hussey)

In 2004, Loretta Lynn collaborated with Jack White for Van Lear Rose, a surprise critical and commercial comeback that helped secure the country icon’s legacy in the 21st

Van Morrison - Latest Record Project Volume 1

The long, strange career of Van Morrison has given the hosts of Late Era plenty to talk about, and on this very special episode, we discuss his uncommonly topical new alb

Paul McCartney - Egypt Station & McCartney III

Sir Paul McCartney presents a fascinating point-and-counterpoint in the Late Era canon. 2018’s elaborate, pop-leaning Egypt Station and 2020’s looser, homemade follow-up

Janet Jackson - Damita Jo (w/ Dawn Richard)

Joined by New Orleans singer and songwriter Dawn Richard (also known as DΔWN - @DawnRichard), the Late Era crew dives into Damita Jo, Janet Jackson’s conceptual, suite-li

Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch / Lucky Town

Show a little faith, there’s magic in the ’90s! The core trio makes a thematic detour to discuss a pair of mid-career Bruce Springsteen albums—1992’s Human Touch and Luck

Frank Sinatra - Trilogy (w/ Gregg Turkington)

The Late Era crew is joined by the hilarious and insightful Gregg Turkington (Neil Hamburger, On Cinema) to discuss a late-career landmark by Frank Sinatra. Best known fo

Bonus: Interview w/ Matt Sweeney

When we finished taping our Season Two premiere on Santana’s Supernatural, we realized we had too much good material for one episode. So this week we’re airing a bonus ep

Santana - Supernatural (w/ Matt Sweeney)

The bad boys of podcasting are back to discuss the fantasies and delusions of late-career musicians. With insight from guitarist Matt Sweeney (Superwolf, Chavez), the Sea

Late Era Season 2 - Trailer

The podcast bad boys that you knew are back….Late Era Season 2, coming Thursday, March 11!   Late Era is hosted by Andy Cush (Garcia Peoples, Pitchfork), Sam Sodomsky (

Billy Joel - Fantasies & Delusions (w/ Kelly Moran)

On Late Era’s Season One Finale, we’re joined by brilliant pianist, composer, and Long Islander Kelly Moran for a discussion of Fantasies & Delusions, Billy Joel’s final

Jimmy Buffett - Banana Wind (w/ Ryley Walker)

Joined by special guest Ryley Walker, the hosts discuss the long, strange career of beach bum icon Jimmy Buffett. Exploring the longevity of his brand and the cult-like d

Aerosmith - Honkin' On Bobo

This week, we’re taking on a record that has perversely fascinated us for years: Honkin’ on Bobo, Aerosmith’s misguided attempt to capture the bluesy essence of rock’n’ro

Cher - Believe (w/ Brittany Spanos)

Do you belieeeve in life after Late Era? This week, we’re joined by Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos for an episode that’s all about Cher. The pop icon’s entire

Jethro Tull - J-Tull Dot Com

We’ve spent a lot of time this season with artists and albums we genuinely love. This episode is something different. We’re digging into Jethro Tull’s final album of orig

Paul Simon - Surprise (w/ Tim Heidecker)

In Episode Five, the gang is joined by special guest Tim Heidecker, and the hosts go deep on Paul Simon's 'Surprise,' a 2006 collaboration with Brian Eno that dressed up