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Weekly interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and filmmakers presented by Aquarium Drunkard.

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Hello and welcome back to season two of All One Song, a Neil Young podcast presented by Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with your host Tyler Wilcox, a longtime Aquarium Drunkard contributor and Neil Young fanatic. We’re spending some time this spring... more

Neil Young's "Albuquerque." A Ditch Era classic, it was recorded with the Santa Monica Flyers in 1973 and released on 1975's Tonight's the Night. Like the Southwestern town its named for, "Albuquerque" is stark, beautiful, and lonesome—leaving in its... more

Hello again! Welcome back to All One Song, a Neil Young podcast presented by Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions. Last summer, we spent a couple months talking to some of our favorite musicians, writers, and artists about their favorite Neil Young songs ... more

Transmissions is back with a special episode: Tyler Wilcox in conversation with underground music lifers Thurston Moore and Kramer.

On May 1, the duo release their new album together, They Came Like Swallows - Seven Requiems for the Children of Gaz... more

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Recent Guests

Brigid Mae Power
Galway-based singer-songwriter
Independent artist
Episode: All One Song :: Brigid Mae Power on "Albuquerque"
Ira Kaplan
Guitarist and vocalist of Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
Episode: All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on "Big Crime"
Thurston Moore
Musician (Sonic Youth)
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Episode: Transmissions at Big Ears: Thurston Moore & Kramer
Cochemea Gastelum
Saxophonist and composer known for blending indigenous roots with soul, jazz, and funk.
Daptone Records
Episode: Transmissions :: Cochemea
Mike Ayers
Author of Sharing in the Groove
Episode: Transmissions :: Mike Ayers (The Untold Story of '90s Jam Bands)
David Middleton
Guitarist with the Sun Ra Arkestra, involved in the recent 'Ghost Horizons' project.
Sun Ra Arkestra
Episode: Transmissions :: DM Hotep (Sun Ra Arkestra)
Emmylou Harris
A renowned vocalist and songwriter known for her contributions to country music and collaborations with prominent artists.
Episode: Transmissions :: Emmylou Harris
Dan Wriggins
Vocalist of the Philadelphia-based band Friendship
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Episode: Transmissions :: Dan Wriggins (Friendship)
Joan Shelley
A Louisville-based artist known for her profoundly lyrical and emotive music.
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Episode: Transmissions :: Joan Shelley (2025)

Host

Jason P. Woodbury
Host of Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions; long-time interviewer and editor, affiliated with Aquarium Drunkard.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 398 ratings
  • Nerd alert

    Ok, I’ll be that guy. You named your podcast after a very famous Neil quote, and in the first episode you said that it was a response to a heckler. Nope! I was at that show (Hartford 1996) and this is what went down: NYCH played “cinnamon girl” followed by “when you dance I can really love”. Both songs are in dropped D tuning. In between songs Neil said to the crowd, “here’s one that sounds just like the last one. They all sound the same! It’s all one song.” He was not responding to a he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    taint
    United States9 months ago
  • More Neil is never a bad idea

    Great idea for a podcast, deep dives into individual NY songs.

    Just two comments: The host, who is clearly a fan and has a lot to share about NY, has a tendency to use a lot of bridge words ... like, right, you know, totally. A little bit of that sounds conversational, but when it's more prevalent it starts to be noticeable. The other thing is, try to get to the point sooner when approaching/formulating a question. Occasionally it sounds like a question and a possible answer at the same time... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbeaupre
    United States10 months ago
  • Best use of the internet

    In times like these, with so much nonsense cluttering up the web, the sincere, artfully crafted conversations Jason facilitates are sacred sound waves for artists and music fans alike. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Jean
    United States10 months ago
  • Slowly becomes essential

    This podcast has a unique and nourishing alchemy to it. Slowly, it has become an essential part of my week - it is particularly well suited to pottering around my painting studio gearing myself up to do some work, or just to massage my brain while having lunch. As more a curious enthusiast than expert, I really enjoy how whether I have any familiarity or predisposition to the artist guest or not, the conversation will touch on fundamentally interesting matters. Jason is great, simpatico audio ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicholasHat
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • John Lurie and Julian Lage

    Need I say more? Sometimes I feel like this podcast is reading my mind

    Apple Podcasts
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    Velvet Goldmine 69
    United States2 years ago

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Fans note the host's conversational, unhurried style and deep music knowledge.
Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, in-depth conversations and a broad range of guests.
Overall, listeners view the show as essential listening for music lovers and culture enthusiasts.

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All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on "Big Crime"
Q: Why Big Crime as the Hanukkah opener?
Kaplan explains the decision was quick and aligned with their Hanukkah tradition of not repeating songs, choosing a track that could speak powerfully to the moment and set a bold tone for the run.
All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on "Big Crime"
Q: What did you learn from covering Neil Young songs, especially in terms of how he constructs them?
Kaplan says it's hard to replicate Neil's process, but that the key is understanding the instruction in the song's framework and allowing it to evolve in the moment, aiming for a similar emotional honesty and spontaneity.
All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on "Big Crime"
Q: Before we get to your song, I wanted to ask a little bit about sort of your Neil Young background. Is he someone that goes back to your childhood?
Kaplan explains that Neil Young's influence goes back to childhood, mentioning hearing and absorbing his music over the years, and recounting experiences that deepened his appreciation, including discovering meaningful reviews and live performances.
Transmissions :: Cochemea
Q: What process have you gone through in relation to time in your work?
The movement of time is something we've all accepted, but at a quantum level, time moves in all sorts of directions, and I've wanted to explore that through the lens of survival and dreams.
Transmissions :: Cochemea
Q: What made you think this is the conclusion of this particular trilogy?
I wasn't completely sure that I wanted to close it, but I thought it was a natural progression, more like it's the beginning and end of a story.

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Weekly conversations feature musicians, artists, authors, and filmmakers, with a thoughtful, unhurried approach to creativity and culture. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into music, art, and the creative process, often highlighting indie and experimental scenes, storytelling, and the people behind influential work. A notable strength is the ability to guide expansive, exploratory chats that reveal both craft and lived experience, making it engaging for listeners who crave context, texture, and a sense of discovery. It's particularly appealing to those who want nuanced perspectives from a wide range of creative disciplines and who appreciate conversations that move beyond surface-level bios.

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1. Brigid Mae Power
2. Ira Kaplan
3. Thurston Moore
4. Cochemea Gastelum
5. Mike Ayers
6. David Middleton
7. Emmylou Harris
8. Dan Wriggins

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