Shoving Wilco

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.

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The Song Was Written for Me (And Maybe You Too)
April 24, 2025

The Song Was Written for Me (And Maybe You Too)

In this episode of Shoving Wilco , host Todd Rossnagel sits down with fellow Wilco devotee and music industry veteran Chris Campbell, whose YouTube channel is a treasure trove of insight on vinyl, alt-country, and, of course,...
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A Conversation with Mikael Jorgensen
March 31, 2025

A Conversation with Mikael Jorgensen

On this episode of Shoving Wilco, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold sit down with Wilco’s longtime keyboardist, Mikael Jorgensen . From his early days joining the band to what it's like prepping for a major tour, Mikael sha...
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The Kintsugi of Wilco – Breaking and Rebuilding with Saby Reyes-Kulkarni
Feb. 28, 2025

The Kintsugi of Wilco – Breaking and Rebuilding with Saby Reyes-Kulkarni

What happens when a band tears apart its own music only to rebuild it into something even more powerful? Music journalist Saby Reyes-Kulkarni ( PopMatters, Pitchfork, SPIN, Billboard ) joins us to explore Wilco’s art of decon...
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The Egg That Hatched a Classic: The Visual Story of A Ghost Is Born
Feb. 21, 2025

The Egg That Hatched a Classic: The Visual Story of A Ghost Is Born

Wilco’s A Ghost Is Born is an album wrapped in mystery, experimentation, and one of the most strikingly simple album covers in rock history—a single white egg. In this episode, we sit down with photographer Michael Schmelling...
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A Ghost Is Born Again: Bob Mehr on Wilco’s Masterpiece
Feb. 3, 2025

A Ghost Is Born Again: Bob Mehr on Wilco’s Masterpiece

Two-time Grammy-winning writer Bob Mehr joins the show to take us inside the making of A Ghost Is Born and the long-awaited deluxe edition box set, which arrives February 7, 2025. Mehr, who penned the liner notes for this box...
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What We Listened to in 2024
Dec. 23, 2024

What We Listened to in 2024

In this episode, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold share what they have listened to in 2024. Todd shares some new artists that caught his attention, and Tim shares some artists that might not be new, but they might be new t...
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Recent Blog Posts

New Wilco! Exploring Wilco's Newest Song
Aug. 2, 2023

New Wilco! Exploring Wilco's Newest Song "Evicted"

By: Todd Rossnagel, Host of Shoving WilcoIt's hot down here in Louisiana. July 2023 was the hottest July on record for Baton Rouge, and the scorching temperatures are not going away anytime soon. But - we have new music from Wilco! Like a refreshing…

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Reviews

Great platform for Wilco fans

"Without reservation, an appreciation of Wilco. But it is also informative, well produced, and entertaining. Host(s) gives personal perspectives, but entirely welcoming & inclusive. Not dogmatic, at …"

Gary_Walker | Jan. 29, 2024

Fantastic for Fans

"Thank you for the wonderful show and all the work you put into it. Thrill finding this. Must for Wilco fans."

aderousseau | Dec. 16, 2024
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