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Our award-winning podcast, Sodajerker On Songwriting, features interviews with some of the world's most successful songwriters: http://sodajerker.com/podcast.

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EPISODE 313 // Cory Wong joins us to discuss his new album Lost In The Wonder, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why shares the creative process with fans.

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04.03.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 312 // Jill Scott talks about new album To Whom This May Concern, how her relationship with poetry anchors her writing, and why her songs evolve when she performs them live.

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16.02.2026 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 311 // Ryan Tedder, songwriter to the stars and frontman of OneRepublic, talks about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market.

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03.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 310 // Sleaford Mods talk about their new album The Demise of Planet X, making pop culture references work, and collaborating with Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie.

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26.01.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BONUS EPISODE // Music greats Jamie Cullum and @billybragg.bsky.social join us at Anti Social Camp for two special live conversations about songwriting, collaboration and empathy.

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13.01.2026 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 309 // Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins us for a live episode at Anti Social Camp to discuss songwriting, the magic of late-night ideas, and why vulnerability still matters.

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11.01.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 308 // The great Adam Buxton talks about his delightful record, Buckle Up, the stories behind his catchy songs, and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work. Happy holidays all!

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23.12.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 307 // Snarky Puppy’s Michael League talks about the band's dreamy new record, Somni, writing for large ensembles, and his collaborations with artists like David Crosby.

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13.12.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 306 // Madness frontman Suggs talks about their new Hit Parade compilation, balancing joy and pathos in songwriting, and serendipitous creative moments.

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08.12.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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EPISODE 305 // The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris discusses the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and their collaborative spirit.

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28.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend Paul Kelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music.

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24.11.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the kind words, Mike!

19.11.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 303 // Baxter Dury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, & the playful approach to language that defines his work.

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14.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 302 // The enchanting Sigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block.

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11.11.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 301 // Say She She talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they're exploring everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes.

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28.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, reflects on the creative process behind A Complicated Woman, and the
challenges of navigating the music industries.

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20.10.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 299 // Labi Siffre shares the stories behind hits like β€˜(Something Inside) So Strong’ and β€˜It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing songs.

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12.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EPISODE 298 // The incomparable Mike Viola joins Simon and Brian in Liverpool for an in-depth conversation and live performance showcasing his unique songwriting process.

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04.10.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 297 // The legendary Graham Nash reflects on his illustrious career, sharing insights into his songwriting process and the art of capturing everyday moments in music.

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26.09.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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EPISODE 296 // Mac DeMarcoΒ talks about new record,Β Guitar, how themes of identity and home permeate his work, and why he definitely doesn’t want to guest on your track.

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18.09.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Thierry!

23.08.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 295 // John Fogerty talksΒ Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, the writing of classics like β€˜Proud Mary’, and the techniques that shaped his enduring catalogue.

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22.08.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EPISODE 294 // Finn Wolfhard talks about debut solo album,Β Happy Birthday, his lo-fi production techniques, and how themes of youthful identity and anxiety permeate his songs.

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20.08.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 293 // Sharon Van Etten talks about her eponymous record with The Attachment Theory and working closely with her bandmates in the writing process for the first time.

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06.08.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tyler & Lewis of Black Country, New Road talk about their latest recordΒ Forever Howlong, and how, with producer James Ford, they created something fresh after a time of upheaval.

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11.07.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 291 // My Morning Jacket’s Jim James talks about the band’s latest record, is, letting go of ego, and the role of dreams in songwriting.

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01.07.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 290 // Pete Doherty discusses new record,Β Felt Better Alive, the influence of rural French life on his music, and the playful storytelling woven throughout his songs.

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04.06.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 289 // Scissor Sisters’ own Jake and Babydaddy reveal the surprisingly homespun creative process behind the hits, the magic that comes from embracing imperfections, and the importance of storytelling in their songs.

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13.05.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EPISODE 288 // Bonnie β€œPrince" Billy, talks about his latest album The Purple Bird, working with Nashville veteran David 'Ferg' Ferguson, and explains why he likes to build in secret passageways and trapdoors in his songs.

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02.05.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPISODE 287 // Take That’s Gary Barlow returns to discuss the authentic sound of his Songbook tour, how he cultivates studio collaboration, and the amazing songwriting advice he received from Swedish hitmaker Max Martin.

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20.04.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0