The Third Men Podcast

If this ain't a podcast, then tell me what is! Uh huh, it's time for our country women trilogy to come to a close with a special spotlight episode on Jack White and Loretta Lynn's collaboration: 2004's Van Lear Rose LP. While this marks her first effort with White, this album is the 39th LP release from Loretta Lynn over her 50+ year career, and stands as her most successful crossover album ever released. With a timeless, effortless country vocal and stirring, energetic guitar, Van Lear Rose boasts a number of highlights including Portland, Oregon, Miss Being Mrs., Have Mercy and Little Red Shoes to name but a few -- and we cover it all from inception to release! Also joining us for this special Mother's Day Third Woman segment is our mom Elizabeth Kaminski, who tells her own musical tale and patiently supports our antics. This'll be one podcast to drink by the pitcher and not by the glass, uh huh!*Disclaimer: In light of recent events, the Third Men Podcast would like to wish a speedy recovery to Loretta Lyn

We put a hurtin' on the podcast! This week we shine a special spotlight on one of the most acclaimed Third Man Records recording artists that isn't Jack White himself, Miss Margo Price! Margo entered the Jack White orbit in 2016 when her debut solo album, Midwest Farmer's Daughter, was released by Third Man, and since then the accolades have been rolling in. But it was a long road to success, filled with the kinds of heartache and tragedy that would become unforgettable songwriting fodder for the young singer/songwriter. Turned down by nearly every record label in town, Margo bet the farm on Jack White and it has been paying off in spades ever since. Margo's musical influences pull from a wide pool of artists including the likes of Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, The Kinks and Janis Joplin, giving her sound a highly accessible blend of rock, pop and country. This week we cover it all, plus Third Woman Kate McCoy joins us once again to offer insight as to how Nashville views their new famous "daughter", and to sh

Moving without motion, podcasting with some sound, across and open internet we bring you an all new episode! Join us over the hill and through the woods to the Third Men Podcast's Lillie Mae spotlight episode! This week we turn our attention to the little fiddle herself as we explore the music and history behind Jack White's bandmate Lillie Mae Rische in the wake of the release of her Third Man Records debut LP Forever and Then Some. From her beginnings playing alongside her family in their group Jypsi, to her many contributions to Jack White's albums and tours, Lillie Mae is an incredible and accomplished musician we're thrilled to see continue to grow and develop alongside "the boss man"! Plus, on a very special Third Man segment, guest Tom Valente details what meeting Lillie Mae was like alongside your west coast co-host at the Monty in Los Angeles! So whether you live in the valleys, the canyons, the honky tonks or taverns - we hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Icky Thump spectacular is slowly turning into two! Last week we began our analysis and review of the White Stripes’ 6th and final studio album, Icky Thump, with an exploration of its inception and opening side. This week we detail the remainder of the record, including killer cuts such as Effect and Cause, A Martyr For My Love For You, and Catch Hell Blues to name but a few. On the eve of its 10th anniversary, many consider Icky Thump to be the band's finest effort. But while this is an album that has aged remarkably well, the critical reception at the time will surprise you. Plus Third Woman Kate McCoy returns to the show to share with us some of her most prized Icky collectibles - including the ultra-rare Icky Thump Mono! So grab your little cream soda and listen up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now I hear Icky Thump, and it's on the Third Men Podcast! This week we're proud to present the first in a series of two analysis and review episodes spotlighting the White Stripes' 6th and final studio album, Icky Thump. It was the culmination of everything the band had learned and tested during their decade long history - a musical experiment that is as interesting and relevant a decade after its release as it was at its inception. This first installment focuses on how the album came to be, from its unusual recording technique to its name and mission statement. All this, plus Jett Plastic Recordings founder Jarrett Koral stops in as our Third Man this week to give us the low down on how his company's vinyl release of Rocket 455's Bone Broke came to be! So sit back and enjoy, la lalala la lala la la laaa laaa laaaaaa! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drum roll, please!We’re back with an all-new episode of the Third Men Podcast with a special spotlight on Jack White as not just a musician, but specifically as a drummer.From his days starting out in music on the drums, to his time with Goober & the Peas, to the Dead Weather and beyond, the drums have always been a quintessential back-beat to the Jack White story – and we deep-dive into all of it!Plus in a return to our “Fell in Love With A Show” segment, third man Andrew Marino swings by to detail and unforgettable night with the Kills in Anaheim California! So take a seat at the kit and get ready to solo, because this episode might get LOUD! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey, happy April everybody! Our very special April 1st Spectacular is finally here, and it's chock-full of guests, surprises, and the depth of a long-form art installation that you're just going to have to listen to to believe.Despite what it might sound like, this is an episode that was a long time in the making (i think literally our second idea for the show) that we're happy (?) to see it finally out there in the universe. It's orbiting earth now, in some sort of lounge in space. A kind of...ASTRO...lounge...you might say. There are extended interview segments that will prove to be a truly ear-opening experience.For all the new listeners to our show out there who just climbed aboard, welcome!And, uh, we're sorry! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dextra, Dextra, read all about it - this week the Third Men podcast is under the influence!Prepare yourself for a journey deep into the North Carolina woods for a dose of rock and roll courtesy of The Flat Duo Jets. When Dex Romweber and Chris “Crow” Smith launched the Jets in the early 1980's, they had no idea that their blend of 50's style roots rock and furious punker spit would have the impact that it did - and influence so many in their lifetime, including of course Jack White.Next to his delta blues idols, Jack often makes reference to the group's sound and presentation as one of his primary influences in not only forming the White Stripes, but in witnessing what a guitarist could be capable of on stage!We cover all this, plus a very special Third Man this week as we're joined by none other than FDJ contemporary Mike Cavallaro, AKA Johnny X (Sticks and Stones, Johnny X And The Conspiracy)! Mike gives us the low down on the rock and roll scene at the time of the Jets and some amazing stories of seeing th

Hit the road with the Third Men Podcast as we follow along with Jack White’s first-ever solo tour, the explosive world-wide 2012 Blunderbuss tour!For this inaugural solo outing, Jack took with him missing pieces from each of his prior bands, both in song choice as well as stylistic inspiration. Never one to take it easy on himself, Jack created not one, but TWO touring bands to journey with him on the road – one all male:the Buzzards; one all female: the Peacocks. Each band rehearsed upwards of 70 songs from the Jack White catalogue, and performed varying versions of each without the aid of a set list for the better part of an entire year! It was a revolutionary idea, and helped create a unique and energetic atmosphere for a tour that no fan would soon forget.We give you all the details, plus Third Man Steven Scott stops in to share his tour memories at the Roseland ballroom in NYC…plus a rather rag’n’boney trip to Third Man Records in Nashville! See you on the road! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-

This week the Third Men podcast sits back, grabs some popcorn and takes a closer look at more of Jack White's film roles - specifically that of 1987's The Rosary Murders and 2003's Coffee and Cigarettes.Picking up where we left off in our examination of Cold Mountain, Jack White's connection to cinema is far more extensive than you might think, with his acting debut arriving at a mere twelve years old! While The Rosary Murders captures a young Jack pre-fame, Coffee and Cigarettes captures the White Stripes on the precipice of international rock stardom through the lens of indie film virtuoso Jim Jarmusch. Jim and Jack made fast friends, and that chemistry is front and center on the silver screen.Plus - third man Frank Tuminello swings by to talk about the film, and the competition it was up against upon its premiere! Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack White’s Greatest Hits: assembled!Jump aboard the Third Men Podcast as we take an in-depth look at Jack’s most commercially successful songs EVER and compile the ultimate fan-made greatest hits collection.This 13 song LP selection has been compiled through extensive research in both chart position and pop-culture reach, and we get to the bottom of which songs from The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and solo truly made the cut. Think you can guess which songs they are? Think again! The answers will surprise you.Plus: third woman Amy Hart gives us a lesson in Jack White radio play, and an awesome look at the factors that create a runaway radio hit! If you’re new to the show, this will be a great one to jump in on – a seven nation army couldn’t hold us back this week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turn the oscillator, twist it with a dollar bill, and join us (literally) for a special all-listener-questions edition of the Third Men Podcast!You sent us your questions, and we played rough detective until we answered them all! From Jack’s studio time schedule, to gossip about upcoming releases and even questions about the show itself, we couldn’t believe all the fantastic questions you all sent our way!Maybe the biggest part of why we love to record this podcast is to interact with all of you in the Jack White fan community, so we had a really fun time making you, the listener, a part of the show this episode.PLUS: We’re treated to a very special Third Man for this week in musician, songwriter and novelist Alex Segura (Faulkner Detectives), who answers OUR questions about gigging in a real-live rock and roll band! So find a canary and bring the message home: we want to hear from YOU! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catch hell with the Third Men Podcast this week as we dive head-first into the Mississippi delta!Jack White has incorporated many different musical influences into his style and sound over the years, but perhaps none quite as prevalent as the Delta Blues. In this first chapter in a continuing series spotlighting those influences, we begin our exploration with the king of the delta blues singers: Robert Johnson.Though he only lived to record a mere 29 songs, Johnson's eerie and compelling voice, impeccable charisma, rock'n'roll lifestyle and supernatural guitar-playing abilities score him a special place in not only Jack White's world, but in the music world at large.PLUS: We give Third Woman Kali Durga the 99th degree as she schools us on some other key delta blues elements of Jack White's catalog. Said my God we're gonna podcast your brains out - it'll make ya lose your mind! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the epic conclusion to our deep-dive into the White Stripes seminal studio album GET BEHIND ME SATAN.If you think that our ‘cast was all in one episode, well c’mon, you’ve got it all wrong man – we’ve got lots more album to explore! From the origins of Jack’s foot-stopping Little Ghost, to a surprise lyrical addition from Loretta Lynn, to the actual Red Rain phenomenon of southern India, and even a surprise connection to Gilmore Girls, GET BEHIND ME SATAN proves time and time again that it’s more to the listener than meets the ear.Cover to cover, we cover it all – PLUS: Third Woman Adrienne King stops by to share a truly amazing Jack White story that you’ll have to hear to believe! It’s the truth, and you know there’s no stoppin’ it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most controversial album in White Stripes history has arrived on the Third Men Podcast, with part one of a two-part series spotlighting 2005’s GET BEHIND ME SATAN.While the fifth studio album by the White Stripes enjoyed some major critical and commercial success upon its release, it also stood as a marked departure from its predecessors and alienated many with its melancholy ballads and marimba solos supreme. Though despite its somewhat unfair reputation as a “transition album”, Get Behind Me Satan was a top ten hit, reaching as high as #3 in the US and UK charts and producing three successful singles, one of which soared to the #1 spot in Canada.In part one of our in-depth spotlight, Paul and James explore the backstory of this record, and the emotional weight that put Jack’s pen to paper. Plus, Third Woman Kate McCoy stops by to share insight on its ultra-rare original vinyl pressing, one of less than a thousand in existence!Now that was all that we needed, and we hope you'll c'mon and get with it! See

This week The Third Men Podcast busts out the popcorn and takes an in-depth look at Jack White’s major motion picture debut, COLD MOUNTAIN.Based on the 1997 novel of the same name, Director Anthony Minghella’s 2003 film stars hollywood heavyweights Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger, alongside then-emerging rock star Jack White! Hot off the heels of the break-out White Stripes album White Blood Cells, Jack plays confederate deserter and mandolin-clad troubadour “Georgia“, who’s character falls in love with Zellweger’s “Ruby“. The movie and subsequent soundtrack became integral factors in both the personal and professional life of Jack White, and we cover it all in the first installment of our new ongoing series spotlighting Jack White’s many film roles.Plus a we fact-check the movie with historian Bryan Payer who joins us for his very first Third Man segment. Don’t be a wayfaring stranger, grab a mandolin and meet us around the cold mountain campfire! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf

CO-HOST battles CO-HOST this week in a contest of champions we call “WOULD YOU FIGHT FOR MY LOVE?”Paul and James have each picked their three least favorite Jack White Songs – and it’s up to the other to defend them. If the song defense is successful, the rating could hang up from the heavens. If the song defense fails, they’re gonna catch hell. Whoever gains the most defense points will win the grand prize, and the other will win only an abandoned and malignant heart.Think you've got a better defense for these songs than the boys have put together? We want to hear from you! Post your defense in the comments below and if your argument sways either co-host one way or another we challenge you to come on the show and mount your defense in a future episode!Plus a special lightning round with returning third man Mike Jozaitis that you will WANT to hear, and won’t be ABLE to resist.Ready? FIGHT! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part two of our ongoing series, the Third Men Podcast takes an in-depth look into Jack White’s key television appearances, discussing the crucial role TV played in making Jack White a household name.This week we highlight 2005-2006, with Jack and Jack-related appearances on Celebrity Deathmatch, The Simpsons, the MTV Video Music Awards, the Daily Show and more! In a time when the music industry was dominated by the remnants of turn-of-the-century pop star ilk, it's almost strange to remember that both The White Stripes and The Raconteurs were a mainstream musical force to be reckoned with - and reckoned with they were! From making out with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog to securing Lou Reed an appearance on MTV, Jack White was wielding the full brunt of his star-power. And some of this you just gotta see to believe...Plus, returning third man Mike Jozaitis catches us up on Anthony Bourdain's Nashville adventure -- Don’t you dare touch that dial! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pop some champagne and join us for an extra special DOUBLE-SIZED look back at a year called 2016.The hands of time have ticked away, and in the Jack White world 2016 proved to be a true American epic. While the break from touring made the last year feel like a hiatus, it was actually a really busy and productive year that gave us TONS of new music! We saw new Jack songs, a new album, multiple hit-making collaborations (his 1st solo Top40 hit!), key additions to the Third Man family and even a trip to space. On this episode we cover it all, plus Third Woman Suzannah Rowntree takes us to Muppet school and spreads some much-needed sunshine in our lives.While 2016 may go down in history as the year that seemed to do nothing but take away, the Third Men podcast is here to let you know it gave us some musical greatness worth celebrating! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Twas the Cold Cold Night before Christmas, and the Third Men podcast is celebrating with a Christmas party of special things to do that we could only call “OLD MERRY”.Pull up an ice block and lend an ear as we unwrap all things Christmas as they pertain to Jack White - and there are a LOT of presents underneath that topic tree! From the White Stripes' Christmas song "Candy Cane Children", to the Cold Mountain Soundtrack’s “Christmastime will soon be Over”, to the Third Man Records' Holiday help-a-thon and much more, the world of Jack White get's very busy around the holidays! And rest assured, we cover it all with a (healthy?) mix of the kinds of goofball antics you've come to expect from the Third Men Podcast.Plus, in a very special “third people” segment featuring our entire family, the Kaminski's read the epic poem "'TWAS THE COLD COLD NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS"! (Not to mention a musical number we’re regretting already...) We’re dreaming of Jack White Christmas and we hope you'll join us! See acast.com/priv