The Jokermen examine Leonard Cohen's travels through London, Hydra, and Havana on his way to the publication of his second volume of poetry, The Spice-Box of Earth. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE

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The Jokermen commence their inquiries into the life and art of Leonard Norman Cohen. JOKERMEN PATREON SUBS 25% OFF THRU AUGUST — DON'T YOU DARE MISS IT!

Evan is joined by Tim Midyett of the mighty Silkworm to discuss the band’s uncompromising creative life and times, working with Steve Albini, and why playing together after 20 years feels as exciting as ever.  FOLLOW SILKWORM ON INSTAGRAM

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The Jokermen speak with Steven Hall—AKA Nirosta Steel—about his spectacular overnight success, his cat Romeo, his friendship with Arthur Russell, the extremities of 70s nightlife, Buddhist rebels in Thailand, Allen Ginsberg, upcoming tour plans, becoming a sex symbol at 69, his extraordinary new record My Skyscraper, and much (much) more. FOLLOW NIROSTA STEEL ON INSTAGRAM "MY SKYSCRAPER" AVAILABLE FROM ULYSSA

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Ian speaks with Azniv Korkejian, AKA Bedouine, about the weather, working in the Los Angeles scene, antiquated genre terminology, the puzzle of submitting to the Grammys, Leonard Cohen, Lisa Simpson, rebelling as a teen, parenthood advice, growing up in Riyadh, observing strife in Syria and Lebanon from the US, her family's unique journey, her excellent new record Neon Summer Skin, and much more. FOLLOW BEDOUINE ON INSTAGRAM "NEON SUMMER SKIN" AVAILABLE NOW

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