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The Third Men PodcastTMR 2024 feat. Ben BlackwellLike a bolt from the Blue Room, Ben Blackwell is BACK! It's that time of year again, where we gather 'round the holiday turntable and look back at the Third Man year that was 2024 - and who better to give us the inside scoop on these marvelous musical memories than Third Man Records co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell! In this episode we'll discuss the No Name LP and tour, the various Third Man Vault releases, Beatle-y collaborations and so much more -- so join us for a discussion that will leave you all warm and fuzzy this holiday season. Thanks to...2024-12-231h 22
The Third Men PodcastYou Got Me SearchingThere's so much Jacktivity. SO. MUCH. The Third Men Podcast is here to unpack all the latest and greatest events from the fall of 2024 with an all-new episode that highlights music, collaboration, performance and the strange return of Goober and the Peas. First up we've got a new Jack white solo song to talk about, the brand new b-side titled You Got Me Searching that accompanied a tour announcement for 2025! Then Jack joins St. Vincent and Paul McCartney live on stage in Mexico City, Jack debuts some fresh Fender gear...and a whole lot more. Join us and jam...2024-11-231h 21
The Third Men PodcastRevolution HallWe need to podcast right away so we can talk about this-ah. We need to podcast right about now! The Third Men podcast returns for another all-new episode recounting this past week's Jack White concert at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon! Announced mere days prior to the event itself, your humble co-host was on-hand to witness one of the most break-neck, raucous and rumpus-shaking performances in Jack White history, all from the rails of a venue located on the grounds of the historic Washington High School. It was a night to remember, and remember it we shall along with all...2024-10-051h 15
The Third Men PodcastBro NameNew Jack White album, new Third Men Podcast. The boys are back to listen through the incredible NO NAME LP that Jack White dropped in July of 2024, and give live commentary on each electrifying track. From the wicked solos, chunky riffs and exceptional songwriting, NO NAME is a superb and unexpected entry into the Jack White solo cannon and we could not be happier! Whether you're listening during the morning (at midnight) or bombing out in a missionary, we want to hear YOUR favorite cuts - and hope you enjoy this off-the-cuff reaction to NO NAME!
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The Third Men PodcastBoarding House RevisitedSurprise! The Third Men Podcast is back from the mind shaft, connected by brotherly love (ew) and ready with an all-new episode that will take you for a stroll down memory lane. Specifically, whatever memory lane Ezmerelda is on. This is an installment of the show that we're calling BOARDING HOUSE REVISITED, wherein your humble co-hosts will take a look back at Jack White's divisive, genre-bending, and quintessentially WEIRD third solo album Boarding House Reach. In 2018, we here at the Third Men Podcast were so excited to have a new record from Jack White, that in retrospect our reactions to...2024-04-081h 14
The Third Men PodcastRob Jones ReturnsWe're connected...by Rob! The Third Men Podcast is back with an all-new extended interview with returning guest and Jack White artwork guru Rob Jones! It's been six years and four studio albums since last we spoke to the animalrummy, and in this episode we'll do our best to make up for lost time. Artwork and design for Boarding House Reach, Help Us Stranger, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive are all covered, plus behind the scenes stories and insider info you'll not get anywhere else. We'd like to thank Rob for joining us on the show again...2023-10-291h 10
The Third Men PodcastTop Special: The Dead WeatherWhat are YOUR favorite Dead Weather tracks? This is the question at the heart of the second installment of our ongoing TOP SPECIAL series - wherein we award our top three tracks from a set of albums with medals of varying (christian?) names. Today we welcome back returning guest Luke Sinclare to select choice cuts from each album by The Dead Weather, Jack White's goth-powered supergroup featuring Alison Mosshart, Jack Lawrence, Dean Fertita and the most important part of the band: the bass. 2009's Horehound, 2010's Sea of Cowards, and 2015's Dodge & Burn have unique flavors all, and we've chosen...2023-06-182h 00
The Third Men PodcastThe Jack White Collections feat. Frank AnselmoYou've heard his name amongst the earliest die hard White Stripes fans...you've seen him mentioned in Mojo Magazine, Rolling Stone and even the White Stripes & Third Man Records official social channels. He's Frank Anselmo, and this week he's joining us on the Third Men podcast to talk Jack White Collections...and he's got one of the finest in the world! Going all the way back to the White Stripes initial rise to fame in the US, Frank was there to witness it all as a die hard fan with enough close encounters to fill a Steven Spielberg movie. From...2023-06-021h 32
The Third Men PodcastThe Paranoyds: Extended InterviewThe future's not a bore on the Third Men Podcast this week, as we're joined by Third Man Records recording artists THE PARANOYDS! Laila Hashemi and Lexi Funston join your humble co-hosts to break-down the origins of the band, how they linked up with Staz Lindes & David Ruiz and what brought them into the TMR orbit - and that's only the beginning. Their latest LP TALK TALK TALK delves deep into LA culture, fears of the future and an askew glance at the present in one of the freshest rock records in recent memory. This episode Laila and Lexi are...2023-05-141h 01
The Third Men PodcastElephant: Analysis & Review vol.3We have arrived at the finale of our ELEPHANT album analysis & review series...and so much more is left to cover. Part 2 left off with our track-by-track deep-dive, ending with middle-point powerhouse track Ball & Biscuit -- now it's time to bring it on home to the end. With favorite cuts like Little Acorns and Hardest Button to Button, the best is truly left to come as we journey to the conclusion of this mammoth LP. We'll also analyze chart performance, critical reaction, band reflection and our own personal reviews of the breakthrough album that put The White Stripes on the...2023-04-241h 25
The Third Men PodcastElephant: Analysis & Review vol.2We're back for part 2 of our 3-part ELEPHANT album analysis & review! With The White Stripes breakthrough masterpiece celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in advance of the corresponding commemorative vault release, the Third Men Podcast is finally tackling the only Stripes record remaining in its "album analysis & review" series -- and you'd better believe we're not cutting any corners in the process. Last episode we discussed the inception, recording, design and historical context of the release of this mammoth LP, delving into detail on how the sessions came about. We also poured over our own interviews through the years to paint...2023-04-091h 40
The Third Men PodcastElephant: Analysis & Review vol.1The BIGGEST White Stripes record of all is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and to help ring in the festivities the Third Men Podcast is launching a 3-part retrospective on the mighty album ELEPHANT! Over the course of this podcast we've analyzed and reviewed nearly all of Jack White's albums in his various group incarnations and solo work, but this is one record we wanted to save for a special occasion -- and what better occasion than to celebrate both the anniversary of its release AND the brand new vault package coming our way shortly from Third Man Records! In this fi...2023-03-191h 20
The Third Men PodcastMerch & Mayhem feat. Miss Cinnamon & Coppersound PedalsJoin the Third Men Podcast this week for an insider's look at the ideation, design and implementation of Third Man Records' incredible line of merchandise! Christina Inman, resident Merchandiser and hellcat extraordinaire, tells the stories behind some of the most iconic TMR gear, from The White Stripes tiki mugs, assorted playing cards, pins, toys, shirts and more! Miss Cinnamon is joined by returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals, who collaborated closely with Christina on the amazing Triplegraph Pedal released in the Third Man Hardware line. Plus: James's magic allergy, Cramps-heavy DJ nights, and why you should...2023-02-251h 19
The Third Men PodcastWomen, Rock & Detroit feat. Marcie Bolen, Lady Tee & Kate McCoyJoin the Third Men Podcast this week as we explore the history of women in music, from the Indie Rock boom until the present day, with an episode we had to call: Women, Rock & Detroit. Joining your humble co-hosts are three special guests, each offering their own unique perspective on the triumphs, struggles and perceptions of female representation in music. Offering up a boots-on-the-ground view at the Detroit scene experience is the legendary Marcie Bolen, known for her work across many bands through Detroit & beyond such as The Von Bondies, The Datsuns and Seger Liberation Army. Next up is record...2023-02-111h 35
The Third Men PodcastWilliam Tyler: Extended InterviewThe Third Men podcast is excited to welcome to the show (for the first time!) the extraordinary guitarist, composer and oft-Third Man Records collaborator Mr. William Tyler. In this all-new extended interview, we'll talk with William about his incredible career - from solo albums to secret origins and everything in between. We'll also deep-dive into the ever-changing landscape of Nashville, what Third Man has meant to the city since planting its flag there nearly 15 years ago, and of course William's musical connections to Jack white - both through several live TMR releases as well as opening for Jack during the...2023-01-281h 30
The Third Men PodcastTMR 2022 feat. Ben BlackwellBen Blackwell is back! With the calendar year 2022 freshly in the rear view mirror, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a joyful and creatively robust 12 months. Not one, but TWO Jack White solo records were released, heralding a massive worldwide tour from the Third Man himself for the first time in several years. Not only that, but a parade of varied vault releases, legendary collaborations and unforgettable stunts followed in what is sure to...2023-01-041h 34
The Third Men PodcastJack White & The CriticsThey're at times his biggest fans, and at times his stalwart adversaries -- they're rock journalists and they have something to say about Jack White. And say it they have, ever since the early days of the White Stripes music reviewers were (and are) an ever-present aspect of how the public perceives Jack White the artist. In this first episode of an new recurring series, we're going to take a long hard look at the critical responses to each of Jack White's 5 (at the time of this recording) solo studio albums - from Blunderbuss straight on through to Entering Heaven...2022-12-212h 00
The Third Men PodcastThe Art of the Poster feat. Matthew JacobsonVoila - a new episode of the Third Men Podcast! This week we're joined by Third Man insider, Detroit native and Jack White poster artist extraordinaire Matthew Jacobson to talk The Art of the Poster! We talk about other things too, of course, like the life and times of Tiny Tim, the pros and cons of reading the comments section... and just how much magic ink will make a piece of art combustible (to name but a few). While both on-staff and freelance, Matthew has developed key imagery from throughout the touring years of both Jack White solo and the...2022-12-081h 33
The Third Men PodcastTop Special: The RaconteursWhich are YOUR top Raconteurs tracks? This question is at the heart of the first installment of a new ongoing series called TOP SPECIAL-- wherein the Third Men Podcast examines and evaluates their top 3 tracks from a designated ban or time period. First up in this series are the Raconteurs, the wildly successful joining of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Little Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler - whose 3 studio albums will be the focus of our top picks. Will debates rage? Yes, they will.. Will stones shout? You'd better believe it.. Through thick, thin, gold, copper, platinum, we're here to bring...2022-11-162h 05
The Third Men PodcastEntering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.2Even a second pod is a good pod, we only need to see your head nod...like a show online, about to begin. Here we go! It's part two of our Entering Heaven Alive album analysis and review, the conclusion to our look back at this modern day Jack White solo masterpiece. Last episode we discussed how the record came about, its recording and release - but this episode we'll be taking a deep dive into the songs that make this record such an incredible stand out in the history of our favorite third man. From the slow-build drama of...2022-11-021h 42
The Third Men PodcastEntering Heaven Alive: Analysis & Review vol.1We're entering season 7 alive, with part one of our two-part album analysis and review feature on the latest Jack White solo album: ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE! The year 2022 gifted fans with not one but TWO all-new solo LPs from the Third Man himself, and this abundance of riches left your humble podcast co-hosts with a simple question: where to begin? Well in true Third Men Podcast fashion, we've decided to dive in head first, out of order, and with our hearts on our sleeves - parsing the playful melodies, thought-provoking lyrics and eclectic sequencing of album entry #2 Entering Heaven Alive. In...2022-10-201h 53
The Third Men PodcastBest of Season 6 Extended InterviewsWe’re taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new “best of” collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you’ll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two – the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Lalo Medina, Stuart Sikes, Ben Jenkins, Christine Edgington, April March, Cash & Skye, John Krautner, Ben Blackwell and Lola Kirke for helping to make season 6 of the podcast one of our most memorable and popular yet – and...2022-08-241h 23
The Third Men PodcastLola Kirke: Extended InterviewHere it is: the Season 6 finale of the Third Men Podcast! And what better way to say farewell to such a wonderful season than with an EXTRA wonderful very special guest: Lola Kirke! Lola's new LP Lady For Sale is out now on Third Man Records, and this collection of bright, funny, insightful and downright danceable songs is one of our favorite new records of the year. Miss Kirke was gracious enough to sit down with us to talk about her music, collaborations with Third Man Records, her history as an actress and as a musician, and most importantly...who...2022-07-011h 13
The Third Men PodcastIn Cinerama w/ April March & Mehdi Zannad (extended edition)Our season is almost over, but we're not done yet! Pop some corn and break out the 3D goggles because we're heading to the CINERAMA DOME along with Elinor Blake (aka April March) and Mehdi Zannad (aka FUGU) to talk about this year's LP In Cinerama! This magnificent new album features contributions from Third Man Records recording artist Lola Kirke, Fela Kuti’s drummer Tony Allen, The Beach Boys’ Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford and many many more special guest stars. April March is of course no stranger to the TMR world, having both recorded a single with Olivia Jean (2021's Palladium) and illu...2022-06-161h 10
The Third Men PodcastSupply Chain Issues Raw (Inglewood, CA 5/31/22)Paul and James here reporting to you live (sorta) following a viewing of the Jack White Supply Chain Issues tour! On May 31st 2022 we saw Jack and the band take his traveling rock and roll showcase to the Youtube Theater in Inglewood California, and it was a night to remember on many levels. From unexpected deep-cuts, to wardrobe malfunctions and everything in between, we're bringing you all the details on Jack's latest 2022 tour stop! Is this episode edited? No, it is not. But this is a raw look back at a Jack White show like we've never before attempted! We...2022-06-0139 min
The Third Men PodcastJack ZeppelinWant a whole lotta pod? Well get ready for a discussion that'll leave you shook, dazed and otherwise stompin' - we're talking all things Jack White & Led Zeppelin! When the White Stripes first emerged as the heralded next big thing in rock'n'roll, fans and critics alike were quick to spot moments of reminiscence between Jack & Meg's sound to that of behemoth rock institution Led Zeppelin. Of course, anyone picking up a guitar would be hard-pressed to ignore the combined influence of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham, who, in the late 60s and throughout the 70s...2022-05-181h 59
The Third Men PodcastJohn Krautner: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome to the program this week Detroit music legend and founding member of the band THE GO, Mr. John Krautner! When John met up with Bobby Harlow in 1996, the chemistry between these two rockers set all involved on a break-neck ride into the rock'n'roll life. From The Go's humble origins in the sweaty clubs of the Cass Corridor, to opening for the White Stripes in front of thousands in Europe, to blazing a singular sound on such quintessential LPs as Howl on the Haunted Beat You Ride, John and crew set the standard...2022-05-051h 50
The Third Men PodcastEntering Heaven Alive: Album Cycle OriginsWe've got a podcast with Jack's name painted on it! With not one but TWO new Jack White albums on the horizon, the Third Men Podcast is here to dissect all the little details shouting "me me me!" - and as such we turn our attention to this coming July's Entering Heaven Alive, the soon-to-be 6th solo studio album by Jack White. With its companion LP Fear of the Dawn providing the kinds of hard-rocking numbers fans have come to know and love from JWIII over the years, this second record in the series will be considerably more...gentle...2022-04-1459 min
The Third Men PodcastFear of the Dawn: Album Cycle OriginsWhen the moon is above you, does it tell you that a new Jack White album is on the horizon? Because it is! That's right, this April's FEAR OF THE DAWN marks Jack White's 4th solo studio album, and the Third Men podcast is here to take a deeper look at the origins of the album cycle of the Third Man's first new solo release in 4 years! On October 19th, 2021, a new single titled Taking Me Back marked a new song and a new phase for the solo catalog of Jack White - since then the singles we've heard are...2022-03-231h 31
The Third Men PodcastCollecting Third Man RecordsHoney, we can't afford to collect this deep. This week on the Third Men Podcast we're turning our attention to a major component of TMR fandom: collecting. Be it records, novelties, artifacts, autographs, posters or memories, Jack White has smartly baked a healthy layer of collectables into the fandom surrounding his music - and we're taking inventory of all the cool stuff you can amass! Here to help us on this (exhaustive) journey is Third Man Record Collectors Group moderator and radio personality Amy Hart - Amy is no stranger to the show, and certainly no stranger to TMR collecting...2022-03-091h 47
The Third Men PodcastLuck & FameIt's a podcast double feature! This week we're dividing our efforts into respective deep dives on two topics: TMR's Luck Mansion Sessions, and The White Stripes eligibility for induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. Sometimes on the show we find ourselves with two many questions to answer in just one installment, so for this double feature we're combining our curiosities into one epic Third Men Podcast episode. First up is our look at a series of 7" releases from Third Man Records titled The Luck Mansion Sessions - these releases (and indeed the Luck Mansion Session itself) have been mentioned...2022-02-231h 42
The Third Men PodcastCash & Skye: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is excited to welcome onto the show this week TMR recording artists Sophia Skye and Henri Cash -- also known as the amazing duo CASH & SKYE! Last year the pair released their very first single on Third Man Records - No Candy b/w Sweeping Wet Floors - and these cuts quickly made their way to the top of our "best of" list for 2021. Eagle-eared (is that a thing?) listeners will remember our discussion about this record with Ben Blackwell back in episode 158, and we were so happy and excited to have the privilege of talking...2022-02-1052 min
The Third Men PodcastROME: Album Analysis & ReviewOur show is an open book, take a look! And if you do... you might just find our latest album analysis & review episode waiting for you -- highlighting 2011's epic ROME project, originated by Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi and contributed to by the likes of Jack White, Nora Jones and more! Sometimes referred to as one of the "lost" Jack White solo projects, this album of gorgeous material intended to evoke the feeling of classic "spaghetti westerns" like The Good the Bad and the Ugly was a playground for soundtrack enthusiast Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse), who made a...2022-01-262h 23
The Third Men PodcastWARSTIC HQ feat. Ben Jenkins & Christine EdgingtonWelcome to Deep Ellum -- the Dallas neighborhood famous for music, nightlife and now... Baseball. In November of 2021 WARSTIC HEADQUARTERS opened its doors to fans, players and enthusiasts alike, and this week on the Third Men Podcast we're sitting down with co-founder and co-owner Ben Jenkins, who's joined by Warstic President Christine Edgington, to detail this momentous occasion! It was way back in 2017 when we first sat down with Ben to chat about the then-new baseball gear business he had started with Jack White and pro ball-player Ian Kinsler - and since then we've seen this start-up reach staggering heights...2022-01-121h 22
The Third Men PodcastTMR 2021 feat. Ben BlackwellBen Blackwell is back! As the calendar year 2021 draws to a close, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a mission to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a hopeful but complicated 12 months. As the announcement of a new Jack White (series of) album(s) alongside dates for a new tour filled our hearts with JWIII excitement, a slew of releases from both new and legacy artists alike within the TMR stable maintained our collective spirits during a tumultuous year packed with hope, despair...2021-12-291h 23
The Third Men PodcastThird Man London feat. Jamie S. RichGet ready to pack your bags and trip out to jolly ol' Great Britain with the Third Men Podcast! This past fall, Third Man Records opened a landmark 3rd storefront and base of operations in London, England -- and this week we're diving deep into the store's opening, its exclusive TMRL releases and of course the accompanying concert performance by Jack White himself! When mysterious storefronts sporting odd names began popping up in the city's historic Soho, Londonites were left scratching their heads at such an absurd scam. But before long, these mock businesses revealed themselves to be none other...2021-12-151h 24
The Third Men PodcastJack White and the Vinyl RevolutionYour turntable's not dead! In fact, for the last 18 years the wax spinning on those turntables have found brand new life in the form of an astonishing vinyl resurgence. This unlikely resuscitation of one of the world's most innovative and beautiful music delivery mechanisms was spearheaded by many key tastemakers for the past several decades, but chief among those tastemakers is without a doubt Mr. Jack White. In this week's episode we're sitting down with record store owner and podcaster Jessi Zilka (Jesse Carl Vinyl and The Porch Podcast, respectively) to walk through the history of the vinyl revolution and...2021-12-012h 09
The Third Men PodcastWhite Blood Cells XX feat. Stuart SikesIt's been twenty years since the iconic White Stripes album White Blood Cells ripped through the stereos and eardrums of a new generation of rock and roll fans -- propelling Jack and Meg White to stardom and cementing the pulse-pounding duo as a staple of listeners the world over. To celebrate, The Third Men Podcast is diving deep into TMR Vault #48: White Blood Cells XX to take a look at not only the iconic White Blood Cells album, but the amazing bonus features compiled by Third Man in honor of the anniversary. And what LP anniversary celebration would be complete...2021-11-171h 40
The Third Men PodcastTaking Me Back...To Rock’n’Roll High SchoolWe're TAKING YOU BACK to the Third Men Podcast! Jack White's first new solo music in over 3 years is finally here, and we're excited to deep dive into the new single, its gentle B-side, and speculate on what's yet to come! In the reflective spirit of Taking Me Back, we're also celebrating the new by delving into what came before... as we take you back to a little place we call Rock'n'Roll High School. Across geography and generations, the high school experience is rich with the musical discovery and experimentation that help forge lifelong tastes. Jack's time at Cass...2021-10-271h 36
The Third Men PodcastLalo Medina: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Jack White's longtime tour manager - the legendary Lalo Medina! Since The White Stripes' fateful final tour in 2007, Lalo has been helping to facilitate, arrange and execute Jack's live performances, and his insider perspective is something unique and extraordinary within the Third Man orbit. From Jack and Meg's northern sojourn chronicled in Under Great White Northern Lights, to multiple tours from The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and Jack White solo, Lalo has been instrumental in setting the stage for the performances that we as fans continue to...2021-10-131h 26
The Third Men PodcastThe Third Men Open Show 2021 (Audio Version)The Third Men Podcast Open Show 2021 is here! The world's first-ever virtual Jack White/Third Man Records fan convention kicks off in style with musical guests, special appearances, fan performances and much much more. To ring in the festivities, TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Blackwell (fresh from his trip overseas for the Third Man Records London opening) has popped in to wish us all well, and introduce this 2+ hour show packed with musical goodies. Earlier this year, we put out the call for you, the listener, to submit video performances of Jack White or otherwise TMR-related cover songs, and...2021-09-292h 06
The Third Men PodcastBest of Season 5 Extended InterviewsWe're taking a break from our summer vacation to bring you a special new "best of" collection, compiling some of the awesome interviews The Third Men Podcast conducted last season! In this episode you'll find words of wisdom and entertaining TMR stories from insiders, musicians, songwriters and even a legend or two - the perfect episode to share with a new listener. Special thanks to Dex Romweber, Jeremy Ivey, Karen Elson, Radkey, Danny Kroha, Chris Lyons, April March, Olivia Jean and Craig Brown for helping to make season 5 of the podcast our most memorable and popular yet - and thanks...2021-08-111h 49
The Third Men PodcastFour Years of Chances feat. Nick HarveyWe're sittin' on top of the world...because it's the season 5 finale of The Third Men Podcast - AND our landmark 150th episode! That's TWO big things. But of course, in the Jack White tradition, we need a third big thing...so for this special milestone episode we present to you an extended discussion with musician, podcaster, and Atlantic Records marketing mastermind Nick Harvey! Earlier in the year, Paul joined Nick and co-host Eric Daino on their wonderful Adventure Time podcast titled Adventure Guys, and in that episode an interesting discussion began: what role did the four years of high...2021-06-302h 12
The Third Men PodcastWould You Fight For My Love: CopperSound EditionWe knew that you wanted more, but would you fight for...another edition of the great Jack White song debate known only as: Would You Fight For My Love? Well Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals sure would, because our Triplegraph friends are back to play this epic Third Men Podcast game not seen since episode 15 of the show waaaaay back in season one! Each contestant in this bluesy battle royale must pick two of their least favorite Jack White tunes, and it's up to the opposing team to mount a defense - if our players can get...2021-06-161h 58
The Third Men PodcastApril March and Olivia Jean: The Palladium InterviewLet's go! Allons-y! The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with not one, but TWO special guests this week! Here to discuss their recently released EP Palladium, we're joined by returning guest and top-tier TMR recording artist Olivia Jean, alongside legendary musician, songwriter, animator and illustrator Elinor Blake, aka April March! This past spring, Elinor and Olivia treated fans to a collaboration many months in the making, with a 6 track EP and corresponding 7" single release encompassing a multi-lingual, multi-arrangement study on the track Palladium by Liz Brady (originally written as The Hip by 60's Texan...2021-06-021h 26
The Third Men PodcastThe White Stripes: Anatomy of a FandomCalling all candy cane children! This week the Third Men take an up-close look at what it means to be a White Stripes fan, from the songs that move us to the aspects of the fandom that keep us engaged. Since the video for Fell In Love With A Girl hit airwaves in the early 2000's (and even before then), fans have been captivated by Jack & Meg's grand experiment, and that interest has blossomed into a wide world of content spanning not just the continued musical work of Jack White, but an entire stable of artists and history throughout the...2021-05-192h 17
The Third Men PodcastPop Quiz 2: The RevengeAre you ready for the ultimate test of Jack White trivia? One of your humble co-hosts had better be, because this episode is the return of our POP QUIZ series - and this time James is in the hot seat! Last year, James lead Paul to believe that they would be discussing a nondescript old-timey blues man during their recording session, when BAM. It was pop quiz time. It's one thing to prepare for a quiz...it's another to be put on the spot, and hey - YOU try to name every track on Horehound without looking! That's tough! Well...2021-05-041h 42
The Third Men PodcastDifferent Stripes: Reimagining The White StripesHow would YOU sequence The White Stripes debut album? What songs would you add on, or cut from, Get Behind Me Satan? What makes a perfect Jack White record to you? This week on the Third Men Podcast, we're digging deep to find the answers to these questions and more in the first chapter of a new recurring series: DIFFERENT STRIPES. Special guest Luke Sinclare joins your humble co-hosts to take a journey into the world of alternate history, where we're free to re-sequence, re-record or just plain re-imagine the albums we all know and love by the band that...2021-04-211h 50
The Third Men PodcastSilver Synthetic feat. Chris LyonsThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Chris Lyons of New Orleans Garage-Psych crew Silver Synthetic! Their excellent new self-titled debut LP drops on April 9th from Third Man Records, and we had the pleasure of sitting down with the group's lead singer and principle songwriter to talk about how Silver Synthetic formed, how the album came about, and what series of circumstances caught the eye of TMR co-founder and co-owner Ben Swank. Listeners to the show will remember your humble co-hosts singing the praises of last year's Out of the Darkness EP release...2021-04-071h 24
The Third Men PodcastSound and Color feat. Coppersound PedalsThe Third Men Podcast is thrilled to welcome back returning guests Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins from Coppersound Pedals to walk through the long and innovative history of Jack White's usage of color! Since last we spoke with Alex and Jordan, their groundbreaking Triplegraph pedal has been doing gangbusters for Third Man Hardware, sparking interest from musicians and collectors alike with its user-friendly interface and elegant design. Coppersound's collaborator on the Triplegraph, Jack White, played a key role in using color to highlight the design features of this inventive new pedal - but that's just the tip of the iceberg...2021-03-241h 54
The Third Men PodcastJack White X Iggy PopNow we wanna, be your POD! Now we wanna, be your POD! Well c'mon! This week we're turning our attention to a friendship made in Detroit rock heaven: Jack White and Iggy Pop! When the legendary Stooges debuted in Michigan in 1967, audiences weren't quite prepared for the level of extremes this hard-edged rock'n'roll band were ready to go to. Frontman Iggy Pop shocked captivated concert-goers with antics that would wind up laying the groundwork for the punk rock movement nearly ten years later, as well as grab the attention of countless rock'n'roll royalty - in particular one Mr. David Bowie...2021-03-101h 43
The Third Men PodcastDanny Kroha: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Detroit music legend Danny Kroha! Danny's work has graced dozens of records through the course of his career, as well as a horde of influential bands including The Demolition Doll Rods, Rocket 455, Danny and the Darleans, and (perhaps most notably) The Gories. Over three decades ago, Danny, alongside fellow Gories Mick Collins and Peggy O'Neill, laid the groundwork for a renaissance of back-to-basics rock'n'roll - a path that paved the way for countless collectives to expand Detroit's already-robust rock legacy. Of course the Gories would also be...2021-02-241h 54
The Third Men PodcastDodge and Burn: Analysis & Review vol.2Open up, that's not enough! We've been counting the mile markers between last episode, and this episode -- because we're so excited to be back with the second installment of our 2-part DODGE AND BURN album analysis and review! As we learned in part one, The Dead Weather's third LP release is full of oddities and curiosities (like the band itself) and this time around we're taking a tour through each track to uncover even more secrets. When Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence get together you know you're in for some fierce-sounding songs that play...2021-02-101h 47
The Third Men PodcastDodge and Burn: Analysis & Review vol.1We. Feel. Looooooove for The Dead Weather! And what better way to show it than with a deep-dive into this spooky super-group's excellent third album: DODGE AND BURN! In part one of a two-part podcast epic, The Third Men (that's us) are shining a light on what Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence were up to from 2013 to 2015, and how a scattered series of break-neck sessions lead to this surprising addition to the Third Man catalog. Of course Jack White fans are quite accustomed to spontaneity and surprises - but would you believe that the surprising...2021-01-271h 36
The Third Men PodcastSoutheast of Saturn feat. Hobey Echlin, Windy & Carl, ATMIGGet ready to enter through the portal of Detroit Shoegaze, and become its no.1 fan! This week on the Third Men Podcast we're excited to present an over-sized exploration of the wonderful new SOUTHEAST OF SATURN compilation from Third Man Records! Southeast of Saturn explores the rich tapestry of the Detroit area's Shoegaze scene from the late 80's and early 90's in all its dreamy, ambient, melodic and skillfully crafted glory. Joining us on this journey are friends of the show Julia and Tobias from the band ATMIG (https://www.atmig.com/), and these avid shoegazers are the perfect guides...2021-01-132h 35
The Third Men PodcastTMR 2020 feat. Ben BlackwellBen Blackwell is back! As the calendar year 2020 draws to a close, we here at the Third Men Podcast are once again on a quest to look back at the music, art and output from Third Man Records over what turned out to be a challenging but prolific 12 months. True, this year was a heap of scalding trash, but TMR was a beacon of joy and music in an otherwise dismal affair - and damn it, we're going to celebrate that! To help us out, TMR co-founder, co-owner and resident psychedelic warlock Ben Blackwell joins us to elaborate on the...2020-12-302h 13
The Third Men PodcastCraig Brown: Extended InterviewWe're not overthinking it, we're just happy to be talking to Craig Brown! That's right folks, Detroit's seminal rock'n'roll rogue and leader of the Craig Brown Band has joined the Third Men podcast for an all-new extended interview this week - and we know we're the lucky ones to be able to pick his brain! In 2017 listeners were treated to the excellent LP The Lucky Ones Forget from Craig and his outfit on Third Man Records, though keen listeners will have been aware of his music for years prior in and around the world of Detroit music (and beyond). As...2020-12-171h 43
The Third Men PodcastRadkey: Extended InterviewAll right, everyone - get ready to seize some delicious pod noise! We've got the real deal this week: the band Radkey is here to talk all things rock, cat and Jack in an all-new extended interview! Our favorite rock and roll mavericks are back with an excellent new LP, Green Room, available now and which carries the group's signature high-voltage sound to a whole other level. From the melodic heights of Bend and Seize to the downright raucous cover of Ain't No Sunshine, Radkey continues to push the boundaries of modern rock with a wink, a nod, and a...2020-12-091h 24
The Third Men PodcastEnjoy Every SandwichHello fellow music fans, Paul here from The Third Men Podcast. We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to pay tribute to a giant in the world of music podcasting - our dear friend Ryan Brady. News of Ryan's passing has left us shocked, saddened, and in need of a pause to reflect upon the enormous impact he had on us. If you've listened to our show, then you've heard Ryan's voice - whether it be walking through Lazaretto or spinning elaborate webs of Beatle trivia or making our dad laugh with his sharp wit. Ryan...2020-12-0208 min
The Third Men PodcastKaren Elson: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is thrilled to present an all-new extended interview with the incomparable Karen Elson! Karen joins us this week to talk about her fantastic new autobiography The Red Flame, out now from Rizzoli which chronicles the life and times of an international supermodel and rock star through the lens of some of her most iconic and captivating photos. Listeners to the show will recognize Karen as a former Third Man Records recording artist, releasing her debut LP The Ghost Who Walks (produced by Jack White) back in 2010. Since then a slew of singles, stunning live performances and...2020-11-181h 39
The Third Men PodcastThe Kills 101Keep on your mean side, listeners - the Third Men Podcast is about to do it to death! This week we're getting an education, and the topic is one of the most seminal bands in modern rock: THE KILLS! Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince have been dropping jaws around the world for well over a decade now, with their blend of guitar-shredding, Plant-belting, synthesizer-concocting, heart-wrenching rock'n'roll - with five studio albums and a slew of EPs and singles to their name. Jack White fans (who weren't already familiar with the band) got to know Alison Mosshart as lead singer of...2020-11-051h 19
The Third Men PodcastJeremy Ivey: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is excited to present an all-new extended interview with singer, songwriter, crème de la crème rocker and all-around hoot...Mr. Jeremy Ivey! Jeremy joins us this week to talk about his excellent new record Waiting Out The Storm, the follow-up to last year's The Dream and The Dreamer and produced by his wife and musical collaborator Margo Price. From its devastating lead-off single Someone Else's Problem to the hilarious and provocative Things Could Get Much Worse - this album is a love letter to the listless souls floating through this very, VERY strange year...an...2020-10-211h 39
The Third Men PodcastThird Man Hardware feat. Alex Guaraldi & Jordan CollinsCaution: this episode might get LOUD. The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended conversation with Alex Guaraldi and Jordan Collins: the masterminds behind CopperSound Pedals! These gear guys are joining us to spill the details on the brand new CopperSound/Third Man Hardware collaboration - the revolutionary new TRIPLEGRAPH pedal, available now exclusively on ThirdManStore.com and designed by CopperSound and Jack White himself! Alex and Jordan walk us through the inception, design, execution and packaging of one of the most exciting releases ever from TMH - and believe me, these guys have a LOT of...2020-10-072h 11
The Third Men PodcastKo & The Heart of Detroit2020 has been a hard year for pretty much everyone - but the heartbeat of great cities like Detroit are alive and well thanks to the people that make them something special. Earlier this spring, legendary Detroit rocker Ko Melina decided to start documenting all the amazing artists, small businesses, musicians and organizations that are fighting the good fight to help Detroiters battle covid 19. That project is known as The Heart of Detroit. Every day, Ko posts a new black & white, mask-clad photo to the @the_heartof_detroit on Instagram, and for over 150 days (and counting) this 100% non-profit labor of love...2020-09-231h 46
The Third Men PodcastDex Romweber: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is excited to present an all-new extended interview with the legendary Dex Romweber! As founder and driving force behind the powerhouse group Flat Duo Jets, Dexter and his compatriots have lead the way for a return to the honesty, energy, soulfulness and singular vision of rock and roll music in the modern era. Icons like Neko Case, The Black Keys and Cat Power cite Dex as an inspiration, and they're not alone. When a young drummer named Jack White encountered the power and fury of Flat Duo Jets, the aspiring musician was moved to return to...2020-09-091h 39
The Third Men PodcastBest of: Season 4 Extended InterviewsPodcast may be out for summer, but podcast is not out forever! What would these dog days be without the annual recap of all the amazing interviews from the prior season of the Third Men Podcast, I ask you? Well thankfully we needn't find out, because we're here with highlights from the incredible extended interviews conducted on the show since September 2019. Olivia Jean, Lillie Mae, Sean Cannon, Joe Chiccarelli, Brendan Benson, Bobby Harlow - I mean...wow. That's a lot of talent right there. Hear stories of black mold attacking The Black Belles, strange encounters with Ringo Starr, objects that...2020-08-061h 09
The Third Men PodcastGO Donate! feat. Bobby HarlowFor our season 4 finale episode, the Third Men Podcast is excited to welcome back to the show quintessential Detroit rocker and The Go founder/frontman Mr. Bobby Harlow! Bobby joins us once again to answer our questions, spill some tea on his extensive (and badass) career in music, and to help spread the word about a new donation initiative The Go have started up. Listeners can visit https://www.thego4blm.com/ and, starting at $5 and above, donate to both The Equal Justice Initiative and The Bail Project - while receiving the entire catalog of The Go's music. For your...2020-07-082h 05
The Third Men PodcastThe Racs at Electric Lady: Analysis & ReviewDo you belong to the Jack generation? Then chances are you have been enjoying The Raconteurs: Live at Electric Lady EP & documentary that was released this past May of 2020 in conjunction with Spotify and Youtube. In September of 2019, as The Raconteurs continued to barrel through their massive Help Us Stranger world tour, the band stopped by New York City's famed Electric Lady Studios (founded by Jimi Hendrix and John Storyk in 1970) to help celebrate the studio's impending 50th anniversary with the recording of a new cover song and an intimate concert that evening. Jack, Brendan, LJ and Patrick were joined...2020-06-251h 06
The Third Men PodcastBrendan Benson: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is excited to present an all-new extended interview with the one, the only Mr. Brendan Benson! For over two decades Brendan has been a fixture of the power pop world, with a myriad of critically acclaimed and commercially successful musical releases including a staggering seven solo studio albums. Brendan's latest LP, Dear Life, is out now on Third Man Records and the well-fed boy himself was kind enough to sit down with your humble co-hosts to review the new album, wax poetic and take a tour through some highlights of his storied career. Of course, TMR...2020-06-101h 28
The Third Men PodcastPop Quiz!Surprise! It's pop quiz time. And for THIS titanic test of knowledge, it's your humble co-hosts in the hot-seat! On the Third Men Podcast we've played host to several game show-style challenges featuring Jack White fans from coast-to-coast competing for TMR trivia supremacy - but never before have the tables been turned on the hosts themselves. See, James told Paul that this episode was going to be a deep dive into an as-yet-unspecified blind blues musician, and Paul thought he was in for a somber evening of quiet contemplation and heavy drinking. Then, like three bolts of lightning emanating from...2020-05-221h 31
The Third Men PodcastLazaretto: Analysis & Review vol.2How's quarantine going? Drinking gasoline again? Well, behave yourself (!) and listen to the second installment in the three-part epic we could only call - LAZARETTO: Album Analysis & Review! When last we left our deep dive, the massive success and excess creative energy brought about by the Blunderbuss project gave way to instrumental sessions that would eventually evolve into Jack White's second solo album. With lyrics cribbed from some teenage hand-scribbles discovered in White's attic, Lazaretto at last came to life in the early summer months of 2014 - to massive sales and fanfare. This episode, we welcome special guest Ryan Brady...2020-05-061h 59
The Third Men PodcastLazaretto: Analysis & Review vol.1Bored rotten during quarantine? The Third Men Podcast is here to pass you some coffee, cotton and a new entry into our deepest of deep-dive episodes - it's LAZARETTO: Analysis & Review vol.1 (of 3)! For Jack White's sophomore solo LP, the third man took the lessons of his smash debut Blunderbuss and expanded them into one of the most complex recordings of his entire career, spanning 18 months, dozens of musicians, and an unlikely co-writing partnership with...himself? During touring breaks in 2012, Jack and his two bands, the Buzzards and the Peacocks, would lock themselves in the studio to lay down...2020-04-221h 55
The Third Men PodcastTrash Tongue Television vol. 4: Up LateHey...U up? Of course you are, there's late night TV to be watching! Well good news, the Third Men are up too, and we're bringing you the latest edition to our longest running series: TRASH TONGUE TELEVISION. When we started TTT back in episode six of the podcast, did we realize it would be FOUR full installments long and rising? We sure did! Jack White has a vast and ever-growing history with television - a key instrument in his rise to stardom and a medium that continues to bring us performances, skits, interviews and more each and every year...2020-04-101h 33
The Third Men PodcastJoe Chiccarelli: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is excited to present an all-new extended interview with legendary producer, engineer and guru of all things recorded sound Joe Chiccaelli! Amongst Joe's impressively long list of studio collaborations (Beck, The Strokes, Frank Zappa and a zillion more) are two of the biggest, most quintessential albums in the entire Third Man Records catalog - The White Stripes' final studio album Icky Thump and The Raconteurs' sophomore LP Consolers of the Lonely. As engineer, Joe worked closely with Jack White on the sound, feel and recording technique of what many consider to be The White Stripes...2020-03-251h 50
The Third Men PodcastPearl Jam & Jack WhiteGet ready to howl at the superblood wolfmoon, because we’re feeling ALIVE. This week on the Third Men podcast we’re taking a deep dive into the many intersections (both musical and otherwise) between Jack White and grunge rock godfathers Pearl Jam. Since the early 1990’s Eddie Vedder and co. have been one of the biggest, most successful bands in rock and roll history, fusing blues, garage rock and the burgeoning grunge sound into a musical powerhouse that has influenced countless musicians over the last 30 years. Among those influences was one Jack White, whose fandom of the group would last w...2020-03-121h 57
The Third Men PodcastThe Lost White Stripes AlbumEveryone's favorite rough detectives are back on the case - it's the return of the Third Men Podcast's LOST ALBUM SERIES! In this installment, we're taking a look back at the album that almost was, the fabled but ultimately unrealized 7th studio album by The White Stripes. In 2007, after launching arguably the most successful album of their career, Jack and Meg White officially pumped the breaks on the band that propelled them to rock and roll stardom. Four long years, one cancelled tour, one new band, one final live performance and one documentary project later...the White Stripes were officially...2020-02-261h 50
The Third Men Podcast3 DegreesYes I know, we're connected by love. But guess what? We're also connected by at least 6 acquaintances with every other person on the planet earth. Well, connectivity is the name of the game this week as your humble co-hosts play a new game-style episode we like to call 3 DEGREES (it would be 6 degrees but y'know...Jack White). Each co-host will pick 3 musicians that are seemingly far-removed from the Third Man Records world, and the other co-host will need to link those disparate musicians to Jack White within 3 degrees of separation. Will it be insane? Yes. Will we learn strange and...2020-02-131h 42
The Third Men PodcastStriped: The Sean Cannon Extended InterviewIt's the podcast crossover that will leave you white, black and red all over! This week the Third Men pass the microphone to Sean Cannon, host of STRIPED: THE STORY OF THE WHITE STRIPES podcast, for an in-depth discussion with the man at the heart of Third Man Records' official podcast home of The White Stripes! When STRIPED launched in the fall of 2019, fans of Jack and Meg White's musical revolution were treated to an expertly crafted and well-researched chronological journey of the very beginnings of The White Stripes. Alongside that history were interviews from dozens of folks who helped...2020-01-292h 05
The Third Men PodcastJack Lawrence: Secret OriginThere's nothing LITTLE about this week's episode of the Third Men Podcast! That's right, we're deep-diving into one of the music world's most prolific players: the mighty Jack "LJ" Lawrence. LJ has been a staple of modern rock and roll for over two decades now, contributing to such bands as The Raconteurs, The Greenhornes, The Dead Weather and many, many more. Whether it's backing up Loretta Lynn with his Do-Whater buddies, or helping kids find where those pesky wild things are alongside Karen O, "Little" Jack has no shortage of credits to his esteemed musical career! This year LJ and...2020-01-161h 53
The Third Men PodcastHands of Time: A Look Back at 2019Happy New Year! Join the Third Men Podcast as we ring out the old, ring in the new and take a look back at all the music and mayhem from Third Man Records in the year 2019. This was a busy year for TMR fans, with new releases from the Blue Series, Lillie Mae, Olivia Jean, Billie Eilish (!) and, of course, the centerpiece of it all: the grand return of THE RACONTEURS. Jack, Brendan, LJ and Patrick delivered their first new album in over a decade which, with the support of a massive world tour, propelled the band to the #1 spot...2020-01-011h 54
The Third Men PodcastThe Jack White Trivia Challenge 2Welcome back to the game show where everyone can find a home - it's the Jack White Trivia Challenge! That's right, it's the return of the battle of the Third Man wits as contestants both new and old duke it out for TMR trivial supremacy. Last year the stakes were high, the competition was brutal, and the Skype lag was a legitimate issue - but in the end one team walked out winners! This year we welcome returning contestant Vito Hicks, who is joined by Julia Hickling, Luke Sinclare, Josh Akin, Melinda Taylor and co-host Paul to answer questions in...2019-12-1944 min
The Third Men PodcastOther Girls feat. Lillie MaeDidn't you, didn't you, didn't you, oh didn't you know? The Third Men Podcast is proud to present a conversation with Third Man Records recording artist Lillie Mae! But that's not all, siblings Scarlett and Frank Rische are also on hand to give us the low down on Other Girls, Lillie Mae's excellent second full length album release on TMR! This past August at the Gold Diggers bar in Los Angeles, co-host Paul sat down with the Rische crew to talk songwriting, the music business and what exactly that "snake did to her" before hearing the band perform songs from...2019-12-041h 49
The Third Men PodcastEverything We’ve Ever LearnedThe internet can be a scary place - good thing we have the Third Men Podcast to be our buoy whilst we surf amongst the madness! But it's that madness that your humble co-hosts call down today in this week's first installment in a new ongoing series: EVERYTHING WE'VE EVER LEARNED. That's right, we're taking to the high seas of the world wide web and mixing all kinds of metaphors to find the wildest, the wackiest, the most out-of-left-field or otherwise thought-provoking questions from across the internet and daring to do the impossible: answer it all. Well, the few we...2019-11-211h 29
The Third Men PodcastBobby Harlow: Extended InterviewWhatcha doin'? You're listening to the our newest exclusive extended interview, that's what! The Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome to the show quintessential Detroit rocker and The Go founder/frontman Bobby Harlow! With the release of Vault Package #41 from Third Man Records, The Go's debut LP Whatcha Doin' has been remixed and repackaged with a treasure trove of goodies from the 1999 era of the band, which of course includes Jack White on guitar and TMR's own Dave Buick on Bass. Bobby joins us on the show this week to share his insights on all things The Go, including...2019-11-061h 49
The Third Men PodcastHelp Us Stranger: Analysis & Review vol.2What did you do, when we were gone? Listenin' to some other podcast, or perhaps a lovely new song? And what would you do, now that we're back? We hope you download this episode and enjoy some sweet, rockin' Raconteurs tracks! The Third Men Podcast is back with pt2 of our deep dive into Help Us Stranger - the new hit record from the finest rock'n'roll band on the planet - The Raconteurs! Last episode we covered how the band got back together to record the new LP, and this week we're here to get down and dirty in them...2019-10-242h 20
The Third Men PodcastHelp Us Stranger: Analysis & Review vol.1Postin' a podcast show in the order; trolling ourselves on an internet site; keeping an eye on our episode future; staying up late just to edit it right! Third Men Podcast bored and RAAAAAZZZZZED, but these days? We're posting yet another! And what a post it is - welcome to part one of our deep dive into new music from everyone's favorite ramblin' rock'n'roll quartet (sorry, Dean) - the Raconteurs! In Help Us Stranger: Album Analysis & Review vol.1 we'll explore the history behind the 11 years that separate the band's sophomore release Consolers of the Lonely and 2019's Help Us Stranger...2019-10-091h 34
The Third Men PodcastJack’s Opening Acts: Solo (feat. Isaiah Radke)Break out those Yondr pouches, because the show's about to start! Ladies and gentlemen and everyone in-between, the Third Men podcast is proud to present: Jack's Opening Acts! In this first edition of a new on-going series, your humble co-hosts will take you on a tour of Jack White's solo tours, through the lens of his various opening acts - some famous, some up-and-coming, but all memorable in their own ways. For the Blunderbuss, Lazaretto and Boarding House Reach tours, Third Man set about showcasing a wide range of talent, including but not limited to artists in its very own...2019-09-261h 45
The Third Men PodcastOlivia Jean: Extended InterviewWe're back! Did you miss us? Well we missed you, and to make it up to you here's just about the the coolest season opener we could have hoped for -- an all-new exclusive extended interview with Third Man Records recording artist Olivia Jean! With the release of her sophomore solo LP Night Owl, Olivia has cemented her mastery of the surf-punk sound we've come to know and love over this past decade of her work at Third Man Records. From fronting the Black Belles to her contributions on Jack White records to her own solo releases and beyond, Jean...2019-09-111h 39
The Third Men PodcastBest of: TaxidermySummer break is almost over! But before we're back to school (hear the yell?) it's time for one last entry into our BEST OF series with this week's epic BEST OF: TAXIDERMY! Now, you might be thinking to yourself: gee, what would my two beloved cohosts who have absolutely no connection to the ancient art of taxidermy have to say on the subject over a three year span of time? The answer, my friends, may surprise you. As it turns out, due to Jack White's fascination with the stuffing and mounting of animal corpses, we've talked about taxidermy a surprising...2019-08-2858 min
The Third Men PodcastBest of: Season 3 Interviews pt2What would summer be without some classic BEST OF episodes from The Third Men Podcast? A drag, that's what! And not the fun kind! (That's what we keep telling ourselves, anyway...) While your hosts with the mosts are off on summer break, this week we're pleased to bring you even more tasty cuts from the interviews we conducted this past year. Season lucky-number-three brought us a lot of epic interview action, but perhaps the most momentous of our extended interviews came in the form of not one, but TWO fantastic talks with Third Man Records co-founder and co-owner Ben (Chandler...2019-08-141h 42
The Third Men PodcastBest of: Season 3 Interviews pt1Summer break is still here, and the temperature is heating up! Good thing we've got some cool audio to share with you this week on our continuing BEST OF series (We know, you can breathe easy, now). The Third Men Podcast is proud to present our BEST OF SEASON 3 INTERVIEWS, pt1 of 2 -- did you know we conducted 10 interviews with some key figures in the third man world in season 3? We didn't, either, until we counted them all up! To kick things off we've got acclaimed musician, DJ, songwriter and White Stripes photographer/confidant Ko Melina, who was so nice...2019-07-311h 46
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 101 – Best of: Album RatingsThe Third Men are on summer break! But we couldn't leave you all without an episode, now could we? Well starting this week we're bringing you a series of some of the finest (?) moments from the last 100 episodes, and it all kicks off with BEST OF ALBUM RATINGS! Every time we tackle an Album Analysis and Review on the show, your super-sleuth co-hosts endeavor to bring you as many facts on that record as is third-humanly possible. But we also bring our own thoughts in the form of our patented (it's not) "3 Men" rating system. One means we like it...2019-07-171h 50
The Third Men Podcast100 - Ben Blackwell Breaks It DownIt's been three years and one hundred episodes, and you know what that means...mistakes! But who better to right our wrongs than perhaps the only man on God's green earth who could possibly know more about Jack White than Jack White himself: Third Man Records co-founder, co-owner and inventor of disco Ben Blackwell! That's right folks, Ben is back to take your humble co-hosts on a tour of our errors in an entire episode devoted to the longest-running segment in Third Men Podcast history: Stop Breakin' Down. In an effort to always bring you the most accurate information possible...2019-07-032h 04
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 99 – The Blue Series Book: Analysis & ReviewHear the yell? We've got nouns and books and show and tell this week -- just for you! Third Man Books has slowly but surely made a name for itself within the broader pantheon of TMR output these past few years, but the most ambitious effort for the imprint to date has undoubtedly been Ben Blackwell's THE BLUE SERIES: THE STORY BEHIND THE COLOR. Chronicling ten years of releases in Third Man's fabled Blue Series, this epic tome of information offers the story of how these records came to be from the people who made them happen. Going through each...2019-06-191h 44
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 98 – The Lost Jay-Z CollaborationIf you're having pod problems we feel bad for you son, we've got 99 episodes...well, minus the 1! Behind these Ray Bans lurks the heart of another unsolved Jack White mystery -- the latest edition to our "Lost Albums" series! The Third Men podcast has gone deep down the rabbit hole to give you a firsthand look at everything we know about the collaboration that wasn't: Jack White and Jay-Z. From 2009-2010, these two titans of their respective musical genres made their way into the recording studio with the intent of producing an album together, but alas such an LP was...2019-06-051h 40
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 97 - Who’s to Say: Listener Questions vol.3Thirty half steps to the microphone, smiles on our faces, flowers in our hands, we're here to make the crowd melt! Or at the very least answer their questions. This week it's a promise fulfilled as we answer the burning queries that you, our faithful listeners, have submitted to be asked on the podcast in the third installment to our WHO'S TO SAY Listener Questions episode series. From a Meg White reemergence to how chart data is collected to what Carl Butterball's favorite flavor of soup is and everything in between, we're answering all that is asked of us in...2019-05-231h 59
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 96 – Emmett Malloy: Extended InterviewThe Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with Grammy award-winning director Emmett Malloy! Emmett's epic journey toward becoming one of the preeminent music video directors of the modern musical landscape brought him into the orbit of countless rock and roll icons, but it was his work with Jack White which would truly cement his legendary status. From epic concert films such as Under Great White Northern Lights to Kneeling at the Anthem, DC and all the many music videos in between, Emmett is a quintessential figure in the Third Man world, and a principal...2019-05-081h 40
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 95 – TMR 10 Year Anniversary CelebrationIt's been ten incredible years since Third Man Records opened its doors in Nashville, Tennessee, and only fitting that our Third Man friends threw an incredible party to celebrate! On April 6th, 2019, the party kicked off and our very own James Kaminski was in attendance to give us all the details - from those who rocked the blue room to that which packed the swag bags, we've got your boots on the ground reporting of this major Third Man event! So for those of you who couldn't make it, take a walk through the streets of Nashville with us this...2019-04-241h 35
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 94 – Consolers of the Lonely: Analysis & Review vol.2We'll speak to you but won't speak softly - we'll talk to you and let you know all about Consolers of the Lonely! Welcome back to our analysis and review of the fan-favorite sophomore album by The Raconteurs. WOW, what a time to be a Racs fan! With a new album on the way, your home away from Nashville home is here to give you the down and dirty on the group's ambitious, thoughtful, spontaneous and razor sharp follow-up to 2006's Broken Boy Soldiers. Last episode we discussed the LP's release, the story behind the title and its elaborate packaging...2019-04-102h 09
The Third Men PodcastEpisode 93 – Consolers of the Lonely: Analysis & Review vol.1Any poor souls who podcast against us, whether they be beast or men, will stream with delight by our audio might and choose to download again! Welcome to pt1 of our 2-part deep dive into the Raconteurs sophomore LP: Consolers of the Lonely. For fans who were expecting the lightning rod power-pop of Broken Boy Soldiers, the second effort from Jack White, Brendan Benson, LJ Lawrence and Patrick Keeler may have come as a bit of a surprise. But this mix of country twang, vintage yarn-weavers and raucous jams quickly found a home as both a fan favorite and cult...2019-03-281h 12