The Guestlist With Sean Cannon
The Guestlist is full of performances, guest DJ sets and casual, in-depth conversations with folks from all over the pop culture spectrum. It’s like making a new friend at the end of the bar — then finding out they were in your favorite band. From Louisville Public Media.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2019
57: Craig Finn
Craig Finn feels like he's finally graduated from "dabbler" to "solo artist" on his third solo record, "We All Want the Same Things." The album is full of stories about people navigating life, love, …
00:36:02 |
Wed 12 Apr 2017
56: Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash was more integral in the creation of hip hop as we know it today than any other individual. While many people know him as the man behind "The Message," his journey began over a deca…
00:12:14 |
Tue 04 Apr 2017
55: Steve Burns
Steve Burns just released a new album, "Foreverywhere," with longtime collaborator Steven Drozd. This time it's heavily influenced by his past — specifically his time as the host of Nickelodeon's "Bl…
00:49:32 |
Wed 01 Mar 2017
54: Jim James of My Morning Jacket
Jim James of My Morning Jacket embraces uncertainty in his songwriting, but the act of writing songs seems to be an exercise in certitude. Sound confusing? Good. That's the best state of mind to be i…
00:29:24 |
Tue 07 Feb 2017
53.5: Introducing 'Say Yes: An Elliott Smith Podcast'
Things have been a little slow around these parts, and there's a reason for that. I've been working feverishly on a new project with Kill Rock Stars. I'm excited about it and wanted to share it with …
00:03:52 |
Mon 30 Jan 2017
53: Lizz Winstead and Downtown Boys' Victoria Ruiz
"Daily Show" co-creator Lizz Winstead discusses what originally inspired her to incorporate politics into her act. Downtown Boys frontwoman Victoria Ruiz talks about how her heritage and experiences …
00:56:28 |
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Saying Goodbye to 2016
There's no guarantee 2017 will be any better than 2016. It might even be worse. That said, hope exists to spite evil, not despite evil. It's a giant middle finger to hate and fear. So as Beyonce woul…
00:19:06 |
Mon 26 Dec 2016
52: Lucius and Split Single's Jason Narducy
Lucius operates a little differently than most bands. Then again, most bands don't have dual vocalists wrapped in an ever-expanding assortment ostentatious matching outfits. Lucius' Holly Laessig and…
00:56:07 |
Mon 12 Dec 2016
Andrew Bird - Extended Cut
Andrew Bird might be guilty of using "50 cent words" as he calls them — but he has his reasons. In this conversation, we talk about what those reasons are, as well as why he decided to eschew that ap…
00:48:45 |
Mon 05 Dec 2016
51: The Zombies Live
The Zombies came by the studio for an hour-long live set full of moving, stripped-down selections from their entire catalog — as well as plenty of anecdotes that you might not have heard before. Not …
00:54:06 |
Mon 28 Nov 2016
50: Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! and Bradford Cox of Deerhunter
Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! discusses her early years in punk and feeling out of place on stage before she came out as transgender. Bradford Cox of Deerhunter talks about growing up in a small to…
00:56:08 |
Mon 21 Nov 2016
49: Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou And Honus Honus of Man Man
Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou gets real about losing his father and how he managed to stay motivated as a musician. Ryan Kattner, aka Honus Honus of Man Man, discusses his very first solo record.
00:56:29 |
Mon 14 Nov 2016
48: Neko Case and Kevin Allison
Rabid collaborator Neko Case talks about her desire to share music with others and how music served as her childhood companion. Comedian and host of the Risk! podcast Kevin Allison discusses lessons …
00:56:20 |
Mon 07 Nov 2016
47: Jimmy Eat World and Twin Limb
Jimmy Eat World stopped by the studios recently to play an acoustic set for members at WFPK, and we've got that for you today. Twin Limb just released their debut album, "Haplo," and we've got a lush…
00:29:40 |
Mon 31 Oct 2016
46: Kamasi Washington and Cameron Esposito
Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington discusses the difference between being an amateur musician and a professional. Comedian Cameron Esposito talks about a pious career path she abandoned.
00:43:34 |
Mon 24 Oct 2016
45: Year One Recap With Bob Odenkirk, Ethan Hawke, The Zombies, and More
This week on The Guestlist, we're looking back at our first year of existence and revisiting some memorable moments from Ethan Hawke, Bob Odenkirk, Femi Kuti, Margaret Cho, The Zombies, and Sadie Dup…
00:56:15 |
Mon 17 Oct 2016
44: Radiolab's Jad Abumrad and Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington
Les Savy Fav frontman Tim Harrington explains the importance of "casual brilliance" in his approach to art. Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad talks about how music can transform mundane moments into epic …
00:56:16 |
Mon 10 Oct 2016
43: James Bickers Interviews Ray Harryhausen
Longtime Louisville Public Media host James Bickers passed away last week at 45, and it hit us all hard. If you didn't live in Louisville or listen to WFPK and WFPL, you might not understand exactly …
00:27:45 |
Mon 03 Oct 2016
42: Phosphorescent's Matthew Houck and Josh Gondelman
Phosphorescent frontman Matthew Houck discusses his need for solitude when writing music as well as the difference between a musical palace and a musical shotgun shack. Emmy-winning comedy writer Jos…
00:56:15 |
Mon 26 Sep 2016
41: Andrew Bird and Richard Hell
Andrew Bird discusses getting personal and being direct on his new record, "Are You Serious," and talks about how it feels to talk about it. Punk rock legend turned author Richard Hell get into the p…
00:56:23 |
Mon 19 Sep 2016
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