That Was The Worst Podcast Ever: A Sufjan Stevens Podcast

Age Of Adz

We're not effing around! It's the Age Of Adz episode! 

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All Delighted People EP

On this episode we take a look at Sufjan's 2010's All Delighted People EP. A surprise release just months before The Age Of Adz! 

We answer all the crucial questions surrounding this EP like: 

Do you go to Costco just for $1.50 hot dogs? 

Did you know Sufjan wrote a song in 2000 called "All Delighted People" and it sounds nothing like the version on this EP? 

Do you think "The Owl And The Tanager" is a goth ballad? (ugh) 

Thanks to Hans and Jarrod of Blindman Brewery and Red Hart Brewing for the free beer! 

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An Interview With John Ringhofer Of Half-Handed Cloud

John Ringhofer is a musician, singer, songwriter, artist, dad, label mate and friend of Sufjan Stevens. 

John tells us about life in Helsinki, the beginnings of getting started in music, becoming pen pals with Sufjan, releasing his first album on Asthmatic Kitty, touring in the Michigan Militia and Illinoismakers and so much more! 

We're so excited to have John sit down with us! Please check out his music at: https://half-handedcloud.bandcamp.com and https://halfhandedcloud.bandcamp.com 

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The BQE!

We sit down to talk about Sufjan Steven's 2009 release "The BQE" a 40min instrumental album about an express way in Brooklyn! Did we like it when it came out? Not really. Do we appreciate it more now because it shows Sufjan's depth as an artist? Listen to find out! (but the answer is yes) 

Also, what was Jordan's journal entry on 9/11? Did we pray for our future spouses in a problematic way when we were younger? (yes) And so so so much more! 

Also, we're happy to announce an email address for the podcast where you can send us your thoughts/ideas/comments! 

email us at: twtwpe@gmail.com 

We would love to hear from you! 

The Avalanche

Justin and Jordan take a look at Sufjan's compilation of outakes and B-sides from Illinois called "The Avalanche". Could this album be better than Illinois? (no) Will Justin and Jordan like it? (yes) 

 

They also talk about their fav places to go to the bathroom when they're out and about. (why?) 

Illinois! - With special guest Nathan "The Magician" Moes

We reflect on Sufjan's break out hit "Illinois" with special guest Nathan Moes. Justin and Jordan think it's a great album, Nathan thinks it's a good album. It gets tense. 

Can you beat Nathan and Jordan on a special "Name That Tune: Sufjan Edition"? (yes, you definitely can!) 

What do Sufjan and Sunny from P.O.D have in common? You'll find out on this supersized episode of that was the worst podcast ever! 

Seven Swans

We figure out the pressing questions all Sufjan fans are dying to find out, such as: is the lead singer of Eve 6 a babysitter? We also talk about Seven Swans, our favourite Sufjan album. But you guessed that already, right? 

Michigan

Hark! Lift Up Your Heads! The Michigan Episode For The Weary, The Broken, The Tired! 

In this episode we learn that Jordan went to a Sufjan concert as a first date with his now wife (and bailed on a friend in the process) and I (Justin) make some pretty cringey observations about Sufjan's music that sounded profound in my mind but now make me feel embarrassed. But anyway, Holland really does remind me of dust particles floating in the air on a hot summer morning after sleeping in, so.... 

But, wow, is this a great Sufjan record. 

Songs For Christmas!

Jordan and Justin share their top 3 favourite Sufjan Christmas songs from his box set "Songs For Christmas". Jordan does a brilliant play on words with Christmas presents vs Christmas presence. What insights do they bring to Sufjan's music beyond calling it "good" and "beautiful? You'll have to listen to find out! 

A Sun Came

Justin and Jordan talk about Sufjan's debut album "A Sun Came". Is Sufjan funny? Find out!