The Third Men Podcast

Hear the yell? We've got nouns and books and show and tell this week -- just for you! Third Man Books has slowly but surely made a name for itself within the broader pantheon of TMR output these past few years, but the most ambitious effort for the imprint to date has undoubtedly been Ben Blackwell's THE BLUE SERIES: THE STORY BEHIND THE COLOR. Chronicling ten years of releases in Third Man's fabl...

If you're having pod problems we feel bad for you son, we've got 99 episodes...well, minus the 1! Behind these Ray Bans lurks the heart of another unsolved Jack White mystery -- the latest edition to our "Lost Albums" series! The Third Men podcast has gone deep down the rabbit hole to give you a firsthand look at everything we know about the collaboration that wasn't: Jack White and Jay-Z. From 20...

Thirty half steps to the microphone, smiles on our faces, flowers in our hands, we're here to make the crowd melt! Or at the very least answer their questions. This week it's a promise fulfilled as we answer the burning queries that you, our faithful listeners, have submitted to be asked on the podcast in the third installment to our WHO'S TO SAY Listener Questions episode series. From a Meg White...

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with Grammy award-winning director Emmett Malloy! Emmett's epic journey toward becoming one of the preeminent music video directors of the modern musical landscape brought him into the orbit of countless rock and roll icons, but it was his work with Jack White which would truly cement his legendary status. From epic...

It's been ten incredible years since Third Man Records opened its doors in Nashville, Tennessee, and only fitting that our Third Man friends threw an incredible party to celebrate! On April 6th, 2019, the party kicked off and our very own James Kaminski was in attendance to give us all the details - from those who rocked the blue room to that which packed the swag bags, we've got your boots on the...

We'll speak to you but won't speak softly - we'll talk to you and let you know all about Consolers of the Lonely! Welcome back to our analysis and review of the fan-favorite sophomore album by The Raconteurs. WOW, what a time to be a Racs fan! With a new album on the way, your home away from Nashville home is here to give you the down and dirty on the group's ambitious, thoughtful, spontaneous and...

Any poor souls who podcast against us, whether they be beast or men, will stream with delight by our audio might and choose to download again! Welcome to pt1 of our 2-part deep dive into the Raconteurs sophomore LP: Consolers of the Lonely. For fans who were expecting the lightning rod power-pop of Broken Boy Soldiers, the second effort from Jack White, Brendan Benson, LJ Lawrence and Patrick Keel...

The White Stripes Conquer the World! In the early months of 2003, Jack and Meg White braced for the release of their most ambitious, raucous and soon-to-be monstrously successful album to date: Elephant. With a titanic lead-off single in the ear-wormy Seven Nation Army, and growing legions of hungry fans clamoring for their new record, the band embarked on a word tour the likes of which they had n...

I was walking with a ghost, but then I just realized it was a cover song this whole time! What a twist! Over and over and over the many iterations of Jack White's career, one thing remains a constant: cover songs. This week we take a look at some of these different tunes performed both on stage and in the studio over the past 20+ years, and explore what those choices contributed to his musical sta...

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with Detroit music legend Pat Pantano! Patrick's sound and imagery can be felt across countless projects from a variety of musical acts - including friends Jack and Meg White as they began their journey as The White Stripes! After cutting his drumming teeth with bands such as The Colors, Steel Miners and Cathouse, Pa...

He's Brendan, what's your name? This week we deep-dive into the secret origin of everyone's favorite half boy/half man hybrid and Raconteur Brendan Benson! Long before he was conquering the charts alongside buddy and bandmate Jack White, Brendan Benson was paying his dues in the music industry from Detroit to Los Angeles and back again, hailed as the next big thing for 90's rock and roll. But fame...

It's The Jack White Trivia Challenge! Live from all across the country, it's time for your favorite podcast game show, and this Third Man family feud features two teams of candy cane children as they battlecry it out for Jack White trivia supremacy. Joining us on the stage are six lucky contestants each hoping to bring home Third Man gold for their respective teams - but to do so they're going to...

You're cordially invited to join the Third Men podcast for a special look back at the incredible year that was 2018! After years without an album of new material, the infamous Jack-drought saw its end this past year and the age of Boarding House Reach was upon us. Jack White fans got a world tour, a new album, a fever-pitched press circuit, a documentary film and enough vault content to shake a dy...

Happy Holidays from the Third Men Podcast! This week we present to you a real stocking-stuffer of an episode, featuring old bits, new interviews, and enough holiday cheer to shake a Warstic at! From the archives, we re-gifting to you in depth discussions of Candy Cane Children (the one and only White Stripes Christmas song), Christmastime Will Soon Be Over (and other holiday-themed connections to...

The Third Men Podcast is proud to welcome back one of our absolute all-time favorite special guests, Detroit music legend Ko Melina! Ko is back with us again for an new extended interview that goes way deeper, and way WILDER than any extended interview has gone before! When last on the show, we discussed her musical origins and place among the musical Illuminati of the Detroit rock boom at the tur...

Batter up! Take your base with the Third Men Podcast this week as we slide into all things Baseball as they pertain to Jack White. From an early age, Jack and his buddies were captivated by America's pastime, and his love for the sport has evolved over the years into not just a hobby, but a business for Jack. When he's not busy being a meme at a Cubs game, Jack White is investing in the preservati...

This is not a drill! The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell! Listeners to the show know Ben for his many roles and talents from throughout the world of Third Man and beyond, and this week he stops by the Third Men Podcast to school us on just about everything! Nephew of Jack White but only 7 years his junior...

Sometimes we podcast a little, sometimes we 'cast in two parts (sometimes we 'cast in two parts) -- welcome to pt2 of our deep dive into the Sea of Cowards! When the Dead Weather released a second LP a mere ten months after their debut album Horehound, the reaction was a healthy mix of praise and confusion. Just the way Jack White likes things, we imagine! In this final chapter in our two part exp...

Crack a bone with us, won't you? It's time for a major deep dive into the Sea of Cowards! This week we take the microscope to The Dead Weather's sophomore release with an album analysis & review of 2010's Sea of Cowards. In a world where both The White Stripes and The Raconteurs were releasing new material, the announcement of a new band featuring Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and...

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with the talented, the soulful, the legendary Johnny Walker! As a founding member of seminal blues rock revivalists The Soledad Brothers, he (along with fellow co-founder Ben Swank) would help define the sound of the garage rock revolution of the turn of the millennium and provide a musical companion piece to friends...

Fall is almost here (hear the yell?), but we've still got those summertime blues! 2018 was the biggest summer for Third Man Records yet, and the Third Men Podcast was there to capture some truly memorable moments! This week we take an extra-special look back at some of the coolest events from the Summer of Jack (TM) spoken by the co-hosts who attended them for your listening pleasure. It's our fir...

The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new exclusive extended interview with Detroit rock legend Ko Melina! Ko's rock'n'roll resume is a long and fabled list of major musical accomplishments, lending her incredible talents to some of the most influential acts of the last 20 years. Key contributions to groups such as The Come Ons and The Breakdowns put her classical training and high-ener...

We're wrapping up our best-of trilogy in style with not one, but two Dirtbombs related interviews from the past year. First up we've got the interview with the brilliant Jim Diamond from episode 59! Hear all about how Jim became a producer and musician and learn the inside scoop behind the recording of the debut White Stripes LP. Next we've got the multi-talented Green Lantern of music Mick Collin...

Join the Third Men Podcast as we take another look back at some of the highlights from this past year's extended interview episodes! We're getting some new and exciting interviews prepped but what better way to bide the time than by showcasing some of the actual, real-live Third-Man-Records-affiliated guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing for the podcast recently! We've got Jack White's Wa...

Well, we fell in love with a show and the two hosts of this podcast need to have a meeting. Paul is away for a bit and we’ve lined up some great “Best-of” episodes for you and to kick it off is the best of our “Fell in Love with a Show” segments! Featuring 3 first-hand concert impressions from 3 recent Jack White Boarding House Reach concerts that bear repeating. First up is Tom Valente and Paul r...