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Gaucho Amigos

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The rising tide of Steely Dan memes, merchandise, and general nostalgia among millennials are just stray bits of proof: an unexpected 21st-century Dan-aissance is in full swing. Why is this slick, cynical, and extremely expensive-sounding music—deemed uncool by self-consciously hip music fans for decades—having this kind of resurgence? Hosted by Alex Preiss (creator of the popular @baddantakes Twitter account) with sincere love and embarrassingly deep knowledge, Gaucho Amigos explores how a couple of funny-looking, misanthropic beatniks became the two most unlikely rock stars of the ‘70s. Thro...

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4. "Drop Him Near the Freeway" ft. Steven Hyden 28.03.2023 48:03

Music critic Steven Hyden (author of the best-selling Twilight of the Gods ) joins the podcast for a discussion about Steely Dan's ever-shifting legacy and their place in music history. He explains how their tenure as a studio-only ensemble anticipated how contemporary records are made, and how the reputation of the albums made during that era (such as Gaucho ) has evolved as a result.

3. "The Silver Will Turn to Gold" ft. Lou Hayter 21.03.2023 55:15

After hearing her excellent cover of "Time Out of Mind," it came of no surprise that London-based musician Lou Hayter has a deep knowledge and affection for Steely Dan. She talks to Alex about what it was like to cover them, and shares her love of some other Steely Dan-adjacent artists including David Crosby, Rosie Vela, and China Crisis.

2. "It's a Glamour Profession" ft. MVP 14.03.2023 53:30

Professional wrestler MVP is, in his own words, "one of the biggest Steely Dan nerds you'll ever meet." The WWE star tells Alex about becoming obsessed with Steely Dan during the aftermath of a natural disaster, his love of Walter Becker's 2008 solo album "Circus Money," and much more in this fan-to-fan chat.

1. "They've Joined the Human Race" ft. Harry 07.03.2023 58:58

In this debut episode of new Steely Dan-themed podcast "Gaucho Amigos," Alex is joined by his friend Harry to discuss Steely Dan's place in the 1970's California music scene, Owsley Stanley, Donald Fagen's "I.G.Y." and "Memorabilia," and much more in this wide-ranging conversation about Steely Dan's legacy and lore.