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Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.
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Episode 318 - Sean Ono Lennon
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Published: May 31, 2026 13:36
Sean Ono Lennon joins Sodajerker to discuss The Great Parrot Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the new sci-fi concept album from the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Sean talks about collaborating with Les Claypool, creating characters and mythology for the…
Episode 317 - Matt Johnson
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Published: May 14, 2026 15:19
The The's Matt Johnson joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident, the idea of "method songwriting", and the way grief and personal loss have shaped his music. Along the way, this candid conversation touches on topics like memory,…
Episode 316 - Glen Hansard
https://sodajerker.com/episode-316-glen-hansard
Published: April 24, 2026 08:31
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard joins Simon and Brian to discuss his new live retrospective Don't Settle (Vol. 1 - Transmissions East) and his creative life. The Oscar-winning artist talks about writing songs that have a beating heart, why…
Episode 315 - Mumford & Sons
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Published: March 27, 2026 11:10
Mumford & Sons' Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett talk about the writing of the band's latest record, Prizefighter. The pair reflect on working with producer Aaron Dessner, the trust required to take creative risks as a band, and how collaborations with the…
Episode 314 - Squeeze
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Published: March 9, 2026 13:54
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze join us for a special episode to discuss Trixies, a remarkable concept album centred on a fictional London nightclub and built from songs the pair first wrote as teenagers. During the conversation, Chris and…
Episode 313 - Cory Wong
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Published: March 4, 2026 16:23
Guitar maestro and Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong chats about his new solo album Lost In The Wonder. The virtuoso musician, songwriter, and producer explains his approach to collaboration, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why…
Episode 312 - Jill Scott
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Published: February 16, 2026 11:59
The fabulous Jill Scott sits down with Sodajerker to discuss her expansive new album To Whom This May Concern. The singer, songwriter and poet talks about the creative discipline behind the record, how her relationship with poetry continues to anchor her…
Episode 311 - Ryan Tedder
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Published: February 3, 2026 16:37
Ryan Tedder, songwriter to artists including Taylor Swift, Adele, and Beyoncé, and frontman of OneRepublic, talks to Sodajerker about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market. Drawing on his Nashville…
Episode 310 - Sleaford Mods
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Published: January 26, 2026 13:19
Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods talk to Sodajerker about their new album The Demise of Planet X. They discuss creating interplay between their words and music, making pop culture references work in songs, and integrating guest…
Bonus: Jamie Cullum and Billy Bragg (Live)
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Published: January 13, 2026 11:31
At Anti Social Camp in November 2025, we recorded two special live conversations with music greats Jamie Cullum and Billy Bragg. It's a rare chance to hear a pair of brilliant and very different songwriters reflect on their craft in front of an audience of…