Shoving Wilco
Welcome to "Shoving Wilco," a podcast dedicated to celebrating the music of one of the most influential American bands, Wilco. Wilco has been making music for nearly three decades, blending elements of country, rock, alternative, and folk to create a unique sound that has captivated fans around the world. In this podcast, we'll delve into the stories behind the songs, explore the creative process of the band, and celebrate the enduring impact of Wilco's music. Shoving Wilco is hosted by award-winning podcaster Todd Rossnagel.
Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
The Next Generation of Wilco: How a 19-Year-Old Fell in Love with the Band
What does Wilco look like through the eyes of a young fan? In this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd sits down with his second cousin, Charlie Archambault—a passionate young Wilco fan who has built his life around the band's music, traveled to countless shows, and recently experienced his first Solid Sound Festival. Charlie shares the surprising story of how he discovered Wilco, why the band's music resonates with a younger generation, and what keeps him coming back. The conversation also dives i
June 28, 2026
Looking Back at Solid Sound 2026
Tim Arnold hops into the hosting chair and interviews Todd, who is in North Adams, Mass for Solid Sound. We want your Solid Sound stories and would love to hear form you, drop us a line: shovingwilco@gmial.com
June 23, 2026
Previewing Solid Sound
Todd is headed to his first Solid Sound Festival, so he calls on returning guest Dara Weyna — who experienced it for the first time in 2024 — to explain why Wilco’s Massachusetts weekend feels unlike any other festival. They talk MASS MoCA, surprise museum sets, meeting online friends in real life, and the particular joy of being surrounded by thousands of people who already speak Wilco! They also dig into the historic Wilco and Billy Bragg Mermaid Avenue performance, sharing the songs they mos
March 10, 2026
Covering Wilco: Dream Versions, Wild Ideas, and One Perfect Listener Email
Special Note: This episode is not new; it was deleted by the Spotify robots due to the usage of music, but we wanted it to stay in the library because the idea for the episode came from a listener, and we love that. So, here it is - back in the library - new episodes coming soon! ____ What happens when you flip one of our favorite questions on its head? In this episode, Todd Rossnagel and co-host Tim Arnold respond to a listener challenge from fan of the show Dave Schwind: instead of picking
Dec. 19, 2025
Covering Wilco: Dream Versions, Wild Ideas, and One Perfect Listener Email
What happens when you flip one of our favorite questions on its head? In this episode, Todd Rossnagel and co-host Tim Arnold respond to a listener challenge from fan of the show Dave Schwind: instead of picking songs they want Wilco to cover, they imagine which artists should be covering Wilco. From Beck tackling “Sunken Treasure” to Paul McCartney reimagining “Sonny Feeling,” from Dead & Company stretching out on “Kingpin” to Sturgill Simpson turning “Bull Black Nova” into a fuzz-drenched nig
Dec. 3, 2025
Jeff Tweedy's Creative Rebirth
In this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd sits down with returning guest Saby Reyes-Kulkarni (PopMatters, Pitchfork, SPIN, Billboard) to unpack the artistic surge happening around Jeff Tweedy’s new triple album and unexpectedly expansive solo tour. What began as a side project now feels like a fully realized creative chapter — one defined by intimacy, vulnerability, sharper storytelling, and a renewed spark onstage. If Jeff’s recent work has felt different to you — deeper, looser, funnier, more im
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