The Third Men Podcast

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!

This is it! 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!

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 the Jets live in their prime. Dextra, Dextra!

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 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!

Lights, camera, Jack! 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!

This is it! 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!

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!

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 m

It's Pokey-listenin' time in podcast county! This week the Third Men Podcast spotlights another key figure in the Third Man Records family: singer, songwriter, midwestern crooner and friend of Jack White, Mr. Pokey LaFarge. Though some would call Pokey's old-timey charms a bit of a throwback to depression-era Americana, we detail the complexities of a music that not only stands on its own two legs, but draws many striking comparisons to the style and approach of Jack White himself. From the forever-catchy "Central Time", to unforgettable performances at the Ryman and Radio City, Pokey Lafarge has carved out his own path in the modern music industry in a masterful way. PLUS: We welcome to the show for the very first time our amazing Third Woman Kali Durga, who stops by to share insight on Pokey's music and fact-check the Third Men in central time. I wouldn't disagree with that statement!

Take, take, take a listen! We're BACK with 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!

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. Often labeled a "transition album", and initially unreleased in vinyl form, Get Behind Me Satan produced three successful singles, one of which soared to the #1 spot in Canada. In part one, 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!

Lights, camera, Jack! 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!

It's JACK WHITE WAR! 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. 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!

TRASH TONGUE TELEVISION is BACK! 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 appearances on Celebrity Deathmatch, The Simpsons, the MTV Video Music Awards and the Daily Show! Plus, returning third man Mike Jozaitis catches us up on Anthony Bourdain's Nashville adventure -- Don’t you dare touch that dial!

Happy New Year! 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. We saw new Jack songs and album releases, multiple hit-making collaborations, 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!

'Twas the Cold Cold Night before Christmas, and the Third Men podcast is celebrating in style with a Christmas extravaganza we could only call "OLD MERRY"! On this special holiday episode, we unwrap all things Christmas as they pertain to Jack White, including the Candy Cane Children single, Cold Mountain's "Christmastime will soon be Over" and much, much more. Plus a very special "third people" segment featuring our entire family, and a musical number we're regretting already! We're dreaming of Jack White Christmas and we hope you will too!

You can hang this episode up from the heavens, because it's DEAD WEATHER time on the third men podcast! This week we do a deep dive analysis & review of the group's debut album, 2009's Horehound, which unites the musical forces of Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Little Jack Lawrence. Plus third man Vincent Turturro swings by to talk "New Pony", the Weather's dynamite Dylan cover. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

It’s time to keep on GOING SOLO! The Third Men podcast proudly presents part two of our in-depth exploration of Jack White’s journey from group member to solo artist, covering 2010-2012. This week we focus in on the home stretch, featuring such epic releases as the ROME project, AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered, and many many more. Plus the Third Men Podcast’s resident Bob Dylan expert, filmmaker Vincent Turturro crashes the Third Man segment to deep dive into the lost notebooks of Hank Williams!

Get ready to GO SOLO! Strike out on your own as the Third Men Podcast tracks Jack White's journey from group member to solo performer in GOING SOLO: part one of two! From Sea of Cowards to Blunderbuss and everything in-between, Jack White's calendar was chock-full from 2010-2012, and we cover it all in our very first 2-part episode. (oh the irony!) Plus Third Woman Clara from the Jack White Hub stops in to discuss the final installment of the Sea of Cowards era: Rolling in on a Burning Tire!

Get ready, Pilgrim...it's the Third Men Podcast's THANKSGIVING SPECTACULAR we felt somewhat obligated to call: "THANK YOU, JACK WHITE"! Get stuffed to the brim with topics relating to Jack White, Third Man Records, and that classic slice of Americana known as Thanksgiving. From the Third Man turkey drive, to a song of thanks from the Flaming Lips and much, much more, this cornucopia of knowledge fits right in at your holiday table. Plus Third Man Tom Valente swings by to discuss Jack's favorite feasting spots. #GOBBLEROO The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

The Raconteurs are on the level, and the Third Men Podcast gives you a front row seat in a brand new feature we call: JACK-ON-TOUR. This week we do a deep-dive into Jack White's ultimate rock'n'roll realization, the Raconteurs, as they hit the road for the 2006 Broken Boy Soldiers Tour. Plus special guest Tom Valente details why you should never pick a fight with a carnie in Atlantic City! The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

It’s must-see Jack White TV this week on the Third Men podcast, in a series we could only call TRASH TONGUE TELEVISION! In part one of many, we take an in-depth look into Jack’s key television appearances, discussing the crucial role TV played in making Jack White a household name, and solidifying his star-power for years to come. Plus we discuss discovering Jack’s music for the first time with our third man for this week, Sam Kubert. Don’t touch that dial! The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

She's Jack White's secret weapon! This week the Third Men Podcast spotlights singer/ songwriter/ studio musician/ black belle/ fashionista and the Third Man family's "jack-of-all-trades", Ms. Olivia Jean. Plus we dive deep into Jack's production style with producer/musician Sam Kubert. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

Just in time for Halloween, the JACK-O-LANTERN has arrived! That's right, join us as we look into all the spookiness associated with Jack White and his music for a spine-tingling episode of rhythm and ghouls you'll have to hear to believe. And puns, so very many puns. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

This week we spotlight the latest release from the man himself, Jack White: Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016. We talk about the context, what we thought worked about the project, and go through the in's and out's of this unique release in Jack's catalog. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

The Third Men Podcast Episode 02 - White Blood Cells: Album Analysis and Review Join hosts Paul and James for the next episode of the Jack White fan-cast, "The Third Men". This episode we analyze and review the White Stripes breakthrough album, 2001's WHITE BLOOD CELLS. Featuring track-by-track commentary, historical context, and MORE insane ramblings of a coupla goofball Jack White fans. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!

The Third Men Podcast Episode 01 - The White Stripes: Album Analysis and Review Join hosts Paul and James for the inaugural episode of the Jack White fan-cast, "The Third Men". This episode we analyze and review the White Stripes debut album, 1999's THE WHITE STRIPES. Featuring track-by-track commentary, historical context, and the insane ramblings of a coupla goofball Jack White fans. The Third Men podcast is a fan-made, not-for-profit, just for fun celebration of Jack White, and is in no way directly affiliated with Third Man Records or the man himself. For the definitive history of Jack White and his music, please consult your local Jack White. And for everyone else lookin’ for a home, you found one here, in a place so seedy. Enjoy!