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Impossible Way Of Life

James Younger & Johnny Payne
The Beatles
Paul Simon
Johnny Dark
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The Lemon Twigs
Paul Mccartney
Simon and Garfunkel
Kendrick Lamar
Bob Dylan
Oasis
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Johnny Payne Blues Band
Garlic
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Italy
Mexico
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Latest Episodes

BIG STAR, the greatest band that never got BIG. Or at least not until it was too late. This was mostly a discussion about the two main characters in the Big Star story: Alex Chilton and Chris Bell. So much so, that we ranked both of them.

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A Sunday slice on one of Johnny's favourite days of the year.

We finally get a start on our Pilgrim Pirate Pagan venn diagram, but there's a whole lot more in this episode beyond that. For those of you who may be new to the show, this is a taste of Classic IWOL.

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Trevor is back to continue the important work we're doing on this recording manifesto. We all had to take a long hard into the mirror... more

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Recent Guests

Darius Van Arman
Independent label founder of Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar/Secretly Group
Episode: Episode 509 - An Hour With Darius Van Arman
Madison Cunningham
Singer-songwriter and guitarist discussed in-depth as a guest on the show
Independent music artist
Episode: Episode 505 - An Hour With Madison Cunningham
Mikaela Davis
Singer-songwriter, producer, Harpist and Grateful Shred member
The Grateful Shred
Episode: Episode 501 - An Hour With Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon
John Lee Shannon
Singer-songwriter, producer, musician and Grateful Shred member
The Grateful Shred
Episode: Episode 501 - An Hour With Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon
Tiffany Anders
Singer-songwriter, veteran of the LA music scene, and music supervisor for popular TV shows
Episode: Episode 495 - An Hour With Tiffany Anders
Dan Horne
Musician, known for his work with jam bands
Episode: Episode 490 - The 2026 Jam Summit (Feat. Dan Horne and Alex Bleeker)
Jim Berkenstadt
Rock and roll detective and author
Episode: Episode 478 - An Hour With The Rock And Roll Detective
Sarah Jane Scouten
Singer-songwriter currently recording a record.
Episode: (TEASER) Episode 467 - An Hour With Sarah Jane Scouten
Ben Frey
Drummer for the Shilohs and Drama Queen, a synth-pop act
Drama Queen
Episode: (TEASER) Episode 463 - The Situation Room (Feat. Mike Komaszczuk and Ben Frey)

Hosts

James
Co-host and analyst sharing insights on music and life experiences, often engaging in humorous banter and discussions.
Johnny
Co-host discussing music and personal experiences, known for his engaging and humorous storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • 10/10 Business Acumen

    The absolute best podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guy Gallo
    United Statesa month ago
  • The only podcast that really matters.

    James and Johnny dive deep into Beatles lore and beyond, sifting through the dark alleyways of Rock ‘N’ Roll to get to the heart of the matter. This is for fans of Rock ‘N’ Roll, musicians, catalog deep divers, studio warriors and lovers of No Smoke Coffee ☮️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeyFrenchFries
    United States3 months ago
  • uck

    Listened to JJ Cale episode and have quite literally never hated two strangers more in my life. Take JJ’s name out of your mouths. Was this supposed to be funny? Who is listening to this?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DeepThoughts66
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Better than any Pitchfork review

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gbc123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Flippant

    Too much glibness.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JohnZen99
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the engaging mix of humor and music commentary, noting it feels like a casual conversation among friends.
The depth of discussion on classic rock and its cultural significance is often highlighted, making it a favorite among music lovers.
Critics mention occasional digressions from the topic, but many appreciate the light-hearted, conversational style.

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Episode 501 - An Hour With Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon
Q: How did you balance studio precision with live experimentation when producing the record?
They used a studio-first approach with a basic track built from harp, guitar, and a drum machine, then layered in real drums later, allowing deliberate control over the sound while leaving room for later improvisation and nuance in performances.
Episode 501 - An Hour With Mikaela Davis and John Lee Shannon
Q: Mikaela, how does your classical training influence your approach to improvisation in a rock context?
Her training provides a mental framework and technical vocabulary that she freely applies in improvisation, showing that rigorous study can enhance spontaneity rather than suppress it, and that cross-genre experimentation is a natural extension of disciplined practice.
Episode 495 - An Hour With Tiffany Anders
Q: How did you get into it and how's it going?
Tiffany explains her background being influenced by her mother, an indie filmmaker, and her early experiences that led her to music supervision.
Episode 447 - A Little Touch of Nathaniel in The Night (Feat. Nathaniel Rateliff)
Q: Was singing always fun for you? Or was there a point at which it became fun for you?
I was so afraid of singing in front of people, and my musical start was in church with my mom, who was the one that encouraged me to sing.
Episode 425 - An Hour With Chris Kocher
Q: Do you have any good rumors about upcoming Kinks projects?
The biggest thing happening is a tour of the musical 'Sunny Afternoon' coming back to the UK in the fall and spring.

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1. Jokermen
2. Life of the Record
3. Kreative Kontrol
4. Indiecast
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Impossible Way Of Life launched 6 years ago and published 359 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Darius Van Arman
2. Madison Cunningham
3. Mikaela Davis
4. John Lee Shannon
5. Tiffany Anders
6. Dan Horne
7. Jim Berkenstadt
8. Sarah Jane Scouten

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