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.

Recent Episodes

June 20, 2025

Bob Mehr & the HiFi Resurrection of A.M.

In this episode of Shoving Wilco , we sit down with music journalist and author Bob Mehr to explore the HiFi resurrection of Wilco’s debut album, A.M. . Thirty years after its original release, A.M. is getting the audiophile ...
May 30, 2025

Behind the Album Covers: Wilco’s Visual Identity

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, we're thrilled to sit down once again with artist Matthew Pfahlert , who brings a unique perspective to the iconic world of Wilco’s album covers. Matthew, renowned for his poster designs for ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...