Improvement Movement

Matt and Lance chat with Clark Hamilton and Zach Pyles of Improvement Movement and discuss their recent release Your Perfect Real Life.

LeRoy Bach joins the pod to discuss the Yankee and Ghost is Born eras of Wilco, along with his recent involvement with Official Claire. 

Lance breaks down the highlights from Solid Sound 2026. 

Lance and Matt sit down with the legendary Billy Bragg to discuss Mermaid Avenue, gearing up for Solid Sound, and the ongoing pursuit of being a disciple of Woody Guthrie. 

Lance and Matt give overdue attention to the Mermaid Avenue discography and look forward to Solid Sound 2026. 

Lance sits down with Rob Mitchum, former Pitchfork writer and author of the infamous "Sky Blue Sky" review that launched "dad rock" into the zeitgeist. Rob sets the record straight on the origins of dad rock, gives a peek behind the curtain of writing at Pitchfork in its glory days, and shares why Phish has eclipsed Wilco as his favorite band.  

Lance and Matt welcome Pat Sansone back to the pod to dive into the new Autumn Defense record "Here and Nowhere". 

Lance and Matt gather round the proverbial fire and discuss their favorite albums of 2025.

Chris DeVille, author of Such Great Heights and managing editor at Stereogum, sits down to chat about his new book, the influence of the “indie” genre during the 2000s, and his deep appreciation of Wilco.

Lance and Matt sit down with John Stirratt, bassist extraordinaire and one of the two remaining original Wilco members. The guys cover everything from the new Autumn Defense record "Here and Nowhere", John's Wilco memories and musical highlights, and discuss John's involvement with the Michael Shannon-led REM cover band.