Wilco the Podcast

Improvement Movement

Matt and Lance chat with Clark Hamilton and Zach Pyles of Improvement Movement and discuss their recent release Your Perfect Real Life.

LeRoy Bach

LeRoy Bach joins the pod to discuss the Yankee and Ghost is Born eras of Wilco, along with his recent involvement with Official Claire. 

Solid Sound 2026 Recap

Lance breaks down the highlights from Solid Sound 2026. 

Billy Bragg (Season 4 Finale)

Lance and Matt sit down with the legendary Billy Bragg to discuss Mermaid Avenue, gearing up for Solid Sound, and the ongoing pursuit of being a disciple of Woody Guthrie

Mermaid Avenue Solid Sound Wishlist

Lance and Matt give overdue attention to the Mermaid Avenue discography and look forward to Solid Sound 2026. 

Rob Mitchum Sets the Record Straight on Dad Rock

Lance sits down with Rob Mitchum, former Pitchfork writer and author of the infamous "Sky Blue Sky" review that launched "dad rock" into the zeitgeist. Rob sets the recor

Pat Sansone Returns

Lance and Matt welcome Pat Sansone back to the pod to dive into the new Autumn Defense record "Here and Nowhere". 

A Very Merry Mixtape 2k25

Lance and Matt gather round the proverbial fire and discuss their favorite albums of 2025.

Chris DeVille, Author of "Such Great Heights"

Chris DeVille, author of Such Great Heights and managing editor at Stereogum, sits down to chat about his new book, the influence of the “indie” genre during the 2000s, a

John Stirratt

Lance and Matt sit down with John Stirratt, bassist extraordinaire and one of the two remaining original Wilco members. The guys cover everything from the new Autumn Defe

Matt Berninger

In this very special guest episode, Matt and Lance sit down with Matt Berninger of The National to discuss his latest solo album "Get Sunk", his writing process, collabor

Sammy Tweedy Returns

Welcome to Synth School with Sammy Tweedy! Lance and Matt dive into Sammy's many contributions to Twilight Override and discuss what's on the horizon with Sammy

Jeff Tweedy

It's all been leading up to this! Lance and Matt sit down with Jeff Tweedy himself at the Loft to discuss Twilight Override and all things Wilco. This very special

Rachel Brown (Water From Your Eyes)

Lance and Matt sit down with Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes to discuss "It's a Beautiful Place", writing process, their Wilco connection, and everything in bet

Season 4 Kickoff & Colorado Shows Recap

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 s

The Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell and Matt Gervais (Summer Bonus Episode)

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

Pat Sansone (Season 3 Finale)

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 phot

Jim O'Rourke

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.

A Podcast is Born: Highlights from the Ghost is Born 20th Anniversary Box Set

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

Steve Keene

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 uni