
**One of The Atlantic's 20 Best Podcasts** On this podcast we believe that all albums are either summer albums or winter albums. But what defines them? The lyrics, the music, your personal relationship with the record? Summer Album/Winter Album is a musical debate podcast with Jody Avirgan (538, 30 for 30, Radiotopia) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady). Each episode, Jody and Craig offer their openi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Tusk. 1979.
Our special guest: Poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.
Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Weigh in and find lots more ... more
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Nevermind. 1991.
Our special guests: Diallo Riddle & Luxxury of the One Song podcast.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.
Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Weigh in ... more
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: White Light / White Heat. 1968.
Our special guests: Ian & Evan of the Jokermen podcast.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.
Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.
Weigh in... more
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Pink Moon. Nick Drake. 1972.
Our special guest: Amelia Heath of Sylvan Esso, Mountain Man, and more.
Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.
Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting fi... more
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Fun to listen to, expertly produced. Craig will almost always win. Here is why:
-Craig answers the question subjectively: whether this is a summer or winter album to me. He therefore has two paths to victory: (1) guest agrees with Craig, based on their own (not Craig’s) subjective experiences with the album; or (2) guest, interpreting objective factors (title; production; lyrical content; lore around making; etc,), comes to same result as Craig.
-Compare Jody: Jody is interpreting those same ob... more
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A lively, debate-driven music show where two hosts square off over whether a landmark album feels more like a summer or winter listen, often pulling in guests for deeper context. Episodes mix personal memories, production lore, cultural impact, and verdicts from industry guests, creating a playful yet informed framework for evaluating mood, atmosphere, and era. Notable strengths include high-spirited banter, a rotating roster of expert guests, and a clear seasonal framing that makes listeners reflect on how mood and time shape music enjoyment. The format is particularly appealing to listeners who enjoy opinions grounded in memories and production details as much as in reception and cultural context, with frequent guest voices adding credibi... more
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