Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold dive into the exciting news of the upcoming 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of Wilco's iconic album A Ghost Is Born . They explore what we know so far about the reissue, includin...

Join hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold as they take a deep dive into a pivotal moment in Wilco history: their very first live show on November 17, 1994, at Cicero’s in St. Louis. Performing as "Black Shampoo," Wilco debuted...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco , Todd, and Tim dive into the analog warmth and timeless allure of vinyl records, specifically Wilco’s discography on wax. Joined by Mark Shaw, Jr., a vinyl aficionado who has meticulously stu...

What do you get when you cross fantasy football with the creation of a Wilco setlist? You get this episode! Todd Rossnagel, Tim Arnold, Dara Weyna, and Chad Brooks design the ultimate Wilco set list through a fantasy football...

In this episode of the Shoving Wilco podcast, host Todd Rossnagel and co-host Tim Arnold sit down with Peter Blackstock, co-founder of the influential music magazine No Depression. Peter shares his experiences from the early ...

One conversation is not enough! Greg Kot is back by popular demand. We hop into the time machine and discuss what was happening in Wilco world thirty years ago this summer. We discuss the break-up of Uncle Tupelo, the recordi...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco , we dive into an engaging conversation with Al Shipley, a music journalist who recently ranked all Wilco albums for Spin magazine . Al passionately argues for Sky Blue Sky as the best Wilco a...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, host Todd Rossnagel shares his thoughts on the Deep Cuts show at the 2024 Solid Sound. Dara Weyna called in to the show to share her thoughts, as well. Dara is at her first Solid Sound and sh...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold review the new Wilco EP, Hot Sun Cool Shroud. The new EP came out on June 28th, and the hosts wasted no time jumping into the studio and sharing their thou...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, we visit with Dara Weyna, a huge Wilco fan and a dedicated listener of The Shoving Wilco podcast. Dara shares her journey to becoming a huge fan of the band and how she believes, "There's a W...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold dive into the latest developments in the world of Wilco - the announcement of new music! No, they don't have a sneak listen but - hey - let's talk about it...

And it all comes down to this! You've voted and the results are in - the Final Four songs of the All-Time, Indisputable, totally-Your-Own Opinion, Greatest Songs of Wilco Bracket. Host Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold break down...

Click here for the bracket! In this episode of the "Shoving Wilco" podcast, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold provide an update on the ongoing competition: The All-Time, Indisputable, Totally-Your-Own-Opinion, Greatest Song...

In an episode that promises to spark debates and ignite passions among fans, Shoving Wilco hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold undertake the colossal task of assembling a 64-team field for The All-Time, Indisputable, Totally-...

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold sit down with John Stirratt, the venerable bassist who has been a cornerstone of Wilco since its inception. Stirratt provides an unparalleled glimpse into ...

In this episode of "Shoving Wilco," hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold select a few songs that they believe Wilco could easily cover. Prepare for a surprising mix of tunes that veer off the beaten path. Will Wilco cover thes...

How well do you know Wilco? Because you are listening to this podcast, you probably know the band very well. But, in this episode, Todd and Tim reach into the vault and share some of their favorite "hidden" Wilco songs. Grant...

Welcome to the Shoving Wilco podcast's special Christmas episode! Join hosts Todd Rossnagel and Tim Arnold as they embark on a festive and imaginative journey, dreaming up a unique Christmas-themed album by Wilco. Yes, Todd a...

Welcome to another episode of the "Shoving Wilco" podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Ben Dudley, with Free Guitars 4 Kids . This incredible organization operates on a powerful belief: ev...

We've all been to the Facebook group A Shot in the Arm . Whether you want to learn, share, or debate, the page is there for thousands of Wilco fans. In this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd Rossnagel visits with Diane Kyrus. Ky...