Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell & The Art of Musical Genius | Izze Stein | Ep 249

Mike Rhyner sits down with rising singer-songwriter and viral Steely Dan analyst Izze Stein to unpack why her deep-dive breakdowns of albums like Aja, Pretzel Logic, and The Royal Scam have captivated a whole new generation of fans. They swap origin stories on discovering Steely Dan, geek out over lyrics, favorite deep cuts, and influences like Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, and Amy Winehouse, and Izze shares details on her debut album Questions, her Hometown Music Group project, and upcoming tour dates and virtual concerts. A must-listen for Steely Dan fans, singer-songwriter enthusiasts, and anyone curious how a new generation is falling in love with classic rock and jazz-fusion legends. Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright David Moore Becca Moore Mike Rhyner Your Dark Companion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★