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Our award-winning podcast, Sodajerker On Songwriting, features interviews with some of the world's most successful songwriters: http://sodajerker.com/podcast.
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EPISODE 305 // The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris discusses the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and their collaborative spirit.

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November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend Paul Kelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music.

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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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EPISODE 303 // Baxter Dury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, & the playful approach to language that defines his work.

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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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EPISODE 302 // The enchanting Sigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block.

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November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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EPISODE 301 // Say She She talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they're exploring everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes.

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October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, reflects on the creative process behind A Complicated Woman, and the
challenges of navigating the music industries.

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October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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EPISODE 299 // Labi Siffre shares the stories behind hits like ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing songs.

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October 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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EPISODE 298 // The incomparable Mike Viola joins Simon and Brian in Liverpool for an in-depth conversation and live performance showcasing his unique songwriting process.

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October 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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EPISODE 297 // The legendary Graham Nash reflects on his illustrious career, sharing insights into his songwriting process and the art of capturing everyday moments in music.

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September 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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EPISODE 296 // Mac DeMarco talks about new record, Guitar, how themes of identity and home permeate his work, and why he definitely doesn’t want to guest on your track.

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September 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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EPISODE 295 // John Fogerty talks Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, the writing of classics like ‘Proud Mary’, and the techniques that shaped his enduring catalogue.

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August 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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EPISODE 294 // Finn Wolfhard talks about debut solo album, Happy Birthday, his lo-fi production techniques, and how themes of youthful identity and anxiety permeate his songs.

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August 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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EPISODE 293 // Sharon Van Etten talks about her eponymous record with The Attachment Theory and working closely with her bandmates in the writing process for the first time.

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August 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Tyler & Lewis of Black Country, New Road talk about their latest record Forever Howlong, and how, with producer James Ford, they created something fresh after a time of upheaval.

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July 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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EPISODE 291 // My Morning Jacket’s Jim James talks about the band’s latest record, is, letting go of ego, and the role of dreams in songwriting.

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July 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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EPISODE 290 // Pete Doherty discusses new record, Felt Better Alive, the influence of rural French life on his music, and the playful storytelling woven throughout his songs.

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June 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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EPISODE 289 // Scissor Sisters’ own Jake and Babydaddy reveal the surprisingly homespun creative process behind the hits, the magic that comes from embracing imperfections, and the importance of storytelling in their songs.

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May 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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EPISODE 288 // Bonnie “Prince" Billy, talks about his latest album The Purple Bird, working with Nashville veteran David 'Ferg' Ferguson, and explains why he likes to build in secret passageways and trapdoors in his songs.

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May 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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EPISODE 287 // Take That’s Gary Barlow returns to discuss the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio collaboration, and the amazing songwriting advice he received from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin.

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April 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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EPISODE 286 // Brandi Carlile talks about writing with Elton John on their new album Who Believes In Angels? & the challenges and triumphs of bringing her childhood dream to life.

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April 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Our current guest, Djo, shares his intention to add more limitations to the creative process in the future. Hear the full interview here: www.sodajerker.com/episode-285-...
April 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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EPISODE 285 // The excellent Djo, aka musician and actor Joe Keery, discusses the personal songwriting behind his terrific new record The Crux, and how he enriches his work with references to the music he loves.

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April 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We haven’t posted much here yet, but would followers like us to share new guest announcements and episode releases here?
March 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM