Sean Ono Lennon joins us for ep 318 to discuss the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album The Great Parrot Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, wordplay in songs, the dangers of AI, & more! Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-318-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1gC...

The The’s Matt Johnson joins us to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident, “method songwriting”, and the way grief and loss have shaped his music and creative process. Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-317-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7eG...

What makes a song feel alive? Glen Hansard reflects on writing songs that have a beating heart, revisiting old material through performance, and why he burned his notebooks. A conversation about letting go and moving forward. pod.link/sodajerker

Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons break down Prizefighter, working with Aaron Dessner, and navigating risk, trust, and collaboration. Full conversation on the podcast 🎧 pod.link/sodajerker

As teenagers, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford wrote a concept album about a fictional London nightclub called Trixies. More than 50 years later, the Squeeze duo have made the record. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-314-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3sO...

EPISODE 313 // Cory Wong joins us to discuss his new album Lost In The Wonder, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why shares the creative process with fans. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-313-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7o0...

EPISODE 312 // Jill Scott talks about new album To Whom This May Concern, how her relationship with poetry anchors her writing, and why her songs evolve when she performs them live. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-312-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0AP...

EPISODE 311 // Ryan Tedder, songwriter to the stars and frontman of OneRepublic, talks about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-311-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Qo...

EPISODE 310 // Sleaford Mods talk about their new album The Demise of Planet X, making pop culture references work, and collaborating with Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-310-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6zS...

BONUS EPISODE // Music greats Jamie Cullum and @billybragg.bsky.social join us at Anti Social Camp for two special live conversations about songwriting, collaboration and empathy. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/bonus-jamie-...

EPISODE 309 // Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins us for a live episode at Anti Social Camp to discuss songwriting, the magic of late-night ideas, and why vulnerability still matters. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-309-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4lU...

EPISODE 308 // The great Adam Buxton talks about his delightful record, Buckle Up, the stories behind his catchy songs, and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work. Happy holidays all! Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-308-...

EPISODE 307 // Snarky Puppy’s Michael League talks about the band's dreamy new record, Somni, writing for large ensembles, and his collaborations with artists like David Crosby. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-307-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6gg...

EPISODE 306 // Madness frontman Suggs talks about their new Hit Parade compilation, balancing joy and pathos in songwriting, and serendipitous creative moments. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-306-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3bT...

EPISODE 305 // The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris discusses the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and their collaborative spirit. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-305-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3SD...

EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend Paul Kelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-304-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7FQ...

EPISODE 303 // Baxter Dury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, & the playful approach to language that defines his work. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-303-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/5VG...

EPISODE 302 // The enchanting Sigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-302-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3wL...

EPISODE 301 // Say She She talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they're exploring everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-301-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4am...

EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, reflects on the creative process behind A Complicated Woman, and the challenges of navigating the music industries. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-300-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3Me...

EPISODE 299 // Labi Siffre shares the stories behind hits like ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-299-...

EPISODE 298 // The incomparable Mike Viola joins Simon and Brian in Liverpool for an in-depth conversation and live performance showcasing his unique songwriting process. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-298-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1JP...

EPISODE 297 // The legendary Graham Nash reflects on his illustrious career, sharing insights into his songwriting process and the art of capturing everyday moments in music. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-297-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZQ...

EPISODE 296 // Mac DeMarco talks about new record, Guitar, how themes of identity and home permeate his work, and why he definitely doesn’t want to guest on your track. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-296-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3b0...

EPISODE 295 // John Fogerty talks Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, the writing of classics like ‘Proud Mary’, and the techniques that shaped his enduring catalogue. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-295-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0bW...

EPISODE 294 // Finn Wolfhard talks about debut solo album, Happy Birthday, his lo-fi production techniques, and how themes of youthful identity and anxiety permeate his songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-294-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0Za...

EPISODE 293 // Sharon Van Etten talks about her eponymous record with The Attachment Theory and working closely with her bandmates in the writing process for the first time. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-293-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/574...

Tyler & Lewis of Black Country, New Road talk about their latest record Forever Howlong, and how, with producer James Ford, they created something fresh after a time of upheaval. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-292-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2IG...

EPISODE 291 // My Morning Jacket’s Jim James talks about the band’s latest record, is, letting go of ego, and the role of dreams in songwriting. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-291-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/092...

EPISODE 290 // Pete Doherty discusses new record, Felt Better Alive, the influence of rural French life on his music, and the playful storytelling woven throughout his songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-290-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cY...

EPISODE 289 // Scissor Sisters’ own Jake and Babydaddy reveal the surprisingly homespun creative process behind the hits, the magic that comes from embracing imperfections, and the importance of storytelling in their songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-289-...

EPISODE 288 // Bonnie “Prince" Billy, talks about his latest album The Purple Bird, working with Nashville veteran David 'Ferg' Ferguson, and explains why he likes to build in secret passageways and trapdoors in his songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-288-...

EPISODE 287 // Take That’s Gary Barlow returns to discuss the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio collaboration, and the amazing songwriting advice he received from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-287-...

EPISODE 286 // Brandi Carlile talks about writing with Elton John on their new album Who Believes In Angels? & the challenges and triumphs of bringing her childhood dream to life. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-286-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/14o...

Our current guest, Djo, shares his intention to add more limitations to the creative process in the future. Hear the full interview here: www.sodajerker.com/episode-285-...

EPISODE 285 // The excellent Djo, aka musician and actor Joe Keery, discusses the personal songwriting behind his terrific new record The Crux, and how he enriches his work with references to the music he loves. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-285-...

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