Summer Album/Winter Album
On this podcast we believe that all albums are either summer albums or winter albums. But what defines them? The lyrics, the music, your personal relationship with the record? Summer Album/Winter Album is a musical debate podcast with Jody Avirgan (538, 30 for 30, Radiotopia) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady).
Each episode, Jody and Craig offer their opening arguments, and then with the help of a guest, explore one of the greatest records of all time. Then: a verdict from the artist. New episodes twice a month.
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Belle and Sebastian's "If You're Feeling Sinister" with Jon Ronson
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Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: If You're Feeling Sinister. Belle and Sebastian. 1996.
Our special guest: Jon Ronson
Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.
Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.
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2025-04-03Link to episode
Walter Martin on Wilco, Bruce, Outkast, and Donovan (Rapid Fire)
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Between full episodes, we'll bring you quick conversations with some of our favorite music people -- rapid reactions to a bunch of classic albums: Summer or Winter.
Today, Walter Martin of The Walkmen, lots of great solo projects, and the Walter Martin Radio Hour, which you can find on substack.
More soon!
2025-03-28Link to episode
Paul Simon's "Graceland" with Malcolm Gladwell
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Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Graceland. Paul Simon. 1986.
Our special guest: Malcolm Gladwell
Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.
Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Check out Malcolm's series with Paul Simon "Miracle and Wonder"
Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.
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2025-03-21Link to episode
Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires Of The City" with Amanda Petrusich (Live from On Air Fest)
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Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Modern Vampires Of The City. Vampire Weekend. 2013.
Our special guest: Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.
Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
This episode was recorded live at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn.
Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.
Get in touch through our website.
2025-03-04Link to episode
Modest Mouse's "The Lonesome Crowded West" with Kevin Morby
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Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: The Lonesome Crowded West. Modest Mouse. 1997. Our special guest: Kevin Morby.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.
Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.
Get in touch through our website.
2025-02-21Link to episode
Introducing: Summer Album/Winter Album
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A new musical debate podcast from Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn.
2025-02-10Link to episode