Summer Album/Winter Album
Jody Avirgan & Craig Finn 21 episodes Jul 16, 2026
A music debate podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan (formerly of 538, 30 for 30 and Radiotopia) and Craig Finn of The Hold Steady. The show's premise is that every album is either a summer album or a winter album, and each episode argues the case for one classic record. Jody and Craig open with their arguments, then bring in a guest to dig into the album's lyrics, sound and personal resonance. At the end, the artist behind the record delivers a verdict. New episodes are released twice a month.
Episodes
Grateful Dead's "Workingman's Dead" w/ MC Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger)
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Workingman's Dead. 1970.Our special guest: MC Taylor of Hiss Golden MessengerCraig Finn is arguing Winter, Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website.
Janes Addiction's "Ritual de lo Habitual" w/ Hamilton Leithauser
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Ritual de lo Habitual. 1990.Our special guest: Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen.Craig Finn is arguing Summer, Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Ho
Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" w/ Hanif Abdurraqib
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Tusk. 1979.Our special guest: Poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Nirvana's "Nevermind" with Diallo & Luxxury of One Song
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Nevermind. 1991.Our special guests: Diallo Riddle & Luxxury of the One Song podcast.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See
The Velvet Underground's "White Light / White Heat" with The Jokermen
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: White Light / White Heat. 1968.Our special guests: Ian & Evan of the Jokermen podcast.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Nick Drake's "Pink Moon" with Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso)
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Pink Moon. Nick Drake. 1972.Our special guest: Amelia Heath of Sylvan Esso, Mountain Man, and more.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See a
U2's "The Joshua Tree" with Rob Sheffield
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: The Joshua Tree. U2. 1987. Our special guest: music journalist Rob Sheffield. Check out his latest book on Taylor Swift and his work at Rolling Stone.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch
Big Thief's "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You" with Valerie June
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. Big Thief. 2022.Our special guest: musician Valerie June.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
We're Coming Back! After We Celebrate "Modern Vampires" Day...
It's March 5th! Which means it's "Modern Vampires Of The City" day, since that is the date in late winter that Ezra Koenig pinned his band's record to. So in a new yearly tradition, we bring you our episode about MVOTC again -- but not before a special announcement about what's coming next for Summer Album / Winter Album! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frank Ocean's "Blonde" with Sam Sanders
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Blonde. Frank Ocean 2016.Our special guest: Sam Sanders, host of The Sam Sanders Show and Vibe CheckJody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
The Strokes' "Is This It?" with Jack Coyne
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Is This It? The Strokes. 2001.Our special guest: Jack Coyne, host of Trackstar and Public Opinion.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Lana Del Rey's "Norman F***ing Rockwell" with Avery Trufelman
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" Lana Del Rey. 2019.Our special guest: Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of InterestJody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Pavement's "Slanted and Enchanted" with Yasi Salek
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: "Slanted and Enchanted." Pavement. 1992.Our special guest: Yasi Salek, host of BandSplain.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Joni Mitchell's "Court and Spark" with Tim Heidecker
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Court and Spark. Joni Mitchell. 1974.Our special guest: Tim Heidecker, musician and host of Office Hours, On Cinema, and lots more.Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Special thanks to Carmel Holt. Be sure to check out "The Road To Joni" from Sheroes.Weigh in and find lots more on instag
Is Craig's New Record A Summer Album Or Winter Album?! (Rapid Fire)
Between full episodes, we'll bring you quick conversations with some of our favorite music people -- rapid reactions to a bunch of classic albums: Summer or Winter.Today, a special chat between Jody and Craig about Craig's new album "Always Been" -- Craig talks through some of the records that inspired his new work, and renders a final verdict: Summer or Winter.More soon! Hosted on Acast. See acas
Belle and Sebastian's "If You're Feeling Sinister" with Jon Ronson
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: If You're Feeling Sinister. Belle and Sebastian. 1996.Our special guest: Jon RonsonJody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walter Martin on Wilco, Bruce, Outkast, and Donovan (Rapid Fire)
Between full episodes, we'll bring you quick conversations with some of our favorite music people -- rapid reactions to a bunch of classic albums: Summer or Winter.Today, Walter Martin of The Walkmen, lots of great solo projects, and the Walter Martin Radio Hour, which you can find on substack.More soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Simon's "Graceland" with Malcolm Gladwell
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Graceland. Paul Simon. 1986.Our special guest: Malcolm GladwellJody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Check out Malcolm's series with Paul Simon "Miracle and Wonder"Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. Se
Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires Of The City" with Amanda Petrusich (Live from On Air Fest)
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Modern Vampires Of The City. Vampire Weekend. 2013. Our special guest: Amanda Petrusich of The New Yorker.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first.This episode was recorded live at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touc
Modest Mouse's "The Lonesome Crowded West" with Kevin Morby
Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: The Lonesome Crowded West. Modest Mouse. 1997. Our special guest: Kevin Morby.Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer. Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first.Weigh in and find lots more on instagram, and clips on our youtube page.Get in touch through our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing: Summer Album/Winter Album
A new musical debate podcast from Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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