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Sodajerker
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UK songwriting team and hosts of the podcast Sodajerker On Songwriting
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Glen Hansard (1970-2026)
2w agoTap to summarizeWe’re utterly dumbstruck by the news of Glen Hansard’s death. We spoke with Glen only a few months ago, having wanted him on the show for years. As an interviewee, he was warm, engaging, articulate, and wise, and his passion for the craft of songwriting was tangible – none of which will come as any surprise to those familiar with the man and his work. Above all else, what shone through was his essential goodness. Sodajerker On Songwriting, Episode 316 with Glen Hansard http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_316_glen_hansard.mp3 We’re grateful to have crossed paths with him, if only fleetingly, and captured a little of his valuable, hard-earned wisdom for safekeeping. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved Glen at this unimaginably sad time. Simon and Brian x
Transcribe →Episode 321 – Phil Collins
4w agoTap to summarizeOn this very special episode, the legendary Phil Collins joins Sodajerker to mark the 45th anniversary of his solo debut Face Value, which arrives as a deluxe reissue in September. Phil explains how songs like ‘In the Air Tonight’ grew out of “mucking about” in his home studio, and why intuition counts for more in his writing than formal technique. He also discusses writing with Genesis, working with Brian Eno, Lamont Dozier, and the Earth, Wind & Fire horns, and creating the Oscar-winning ‘You’ll Be in My Heart’ for Disney’s Tarzan. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_321_phil_collins.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 320 – Beth Orton
Jul 4Tap to summarizeSinger-songwriter and producer Beth Orton joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of her latest record The Ground Above. Beth shares how she turns instinctive first ideas into finished songs, the independence that came with producing her own records, and the influence of two formative relationships: her early collaborations with William Orbit and her guitar lessons with Bert Jansch. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_320_beth_orton.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 319 – Linda Perry
Jun 20Tap to summarizeSongwriter and producer Linda Perry discusses Let It Die Here, her first solo album in over 25 years, and its accompanying documentary, which offers a candid look at her life and creative process. Linda explains the ways that grief and the loss of her mother are bound up in the work, the role of vulnerability in songwriting, and what she’s looking for when she collaborates with an artist in the studio. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_319_linda_perry.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 318 – Sean Ono Lennon
May 31Tap to summarizeSean Ono Lennon joins Sodajerker to discuss The Great Parrot Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the new sci-fi concept album from the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Sean talks about collaborating with Les Claypool, creating characters and mythology for the record, and exploring the dangers of artificial intelligence. We also examine the duo’s use of wordplay, Sean’s eclectic musical influences, and the lessons he absorbed from his parents. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_318_sean_ono_lennon.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 317 – Matt Johnson
May 14Tap to summarizeThe The’s Matt Johnson joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident, the idea of “method songwriting”, and the way grief and personal loss have shaped his music. Along the way, this candid conversation touches on topics like memory, identity, authenticity and new frontiers of technology. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_317_matt_johnson.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 316 – Glen Hansard
Apr 24Tap to summarizeAcclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new live retrospective Don’t Settle (Vol. 1 – Transmissions East) and his creative life. The Oscar-winning artist talks about writing songs that have a beating heart, why music should be both messy and true, but never clever, and the liberating experience of burning his notebooks. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_316_glen_hansard.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 315 – Mumford & Sons
Mar 27Tap to summarizeMumford & Sons’ Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett talk about the writing of the band’s latest record, Prizefighter. The pair reflect on working with producer Aaron Dessner, the trust required to take creative risks as a band, and how collaborations with the likes of Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Justin Vernon shaped the final record. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_315_mumford_and_sons.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 314 – Squeeze
Mar 9Tap to summarizeGlenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze join us for a special episode to discuss Trixies, a remarkable concept album centred on a fictional London nightclub and built from songs the pair first wrote as teenagers. During the conversation, Chris and Glenn reflect on the experience of revisiting the work of their younger selves, and how their celebrated songwriting partnership has continued to evolve. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_314_squeeze.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 313 – Cory Wong
Mar 4Tap to summarizeGuitar maestro and Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong chats about his new solo album Lost In The Wonder. The virtuoso musician, songwriter, and producer explains his approach to collaboration, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why he believes in sharing more of the creative process with fans. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sodajerker/episode_313_cory_wong.mp3 Download episode Find us on other platforms Listen to playlist © 2026 Sodajerker. Some rights reserved.
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