Ian speaks with author W. David Marx about cultural atrophy, poptimism, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Geese, the "Mike Love Century," The Beatles, the importance of serious criticism, Kanye, Kim, Paris Hilton, new musical genres (or lack thereof), fashion and food scenes vs. music and arts scenes, and Marx's superb new book, Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty First Century.
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Teaser // The Beach Boys: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BEACH BOYS
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The WILSON PHILLIPS Episode
The Jokermen consider Carnie and Wendy Wilson's output from the 1990s: the self-titled Wilson Phillips debut, Shadows & Light, and their pseudo-collaboration with Brian, The Wilsons.
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Teaser // Brian Wilson: SLIGHTLY AMERICAN MUSIC
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Teaser // Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band LIVE In Show & Concert
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