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Revisited: Jarvis Cocker Talks with Stephin Merritt (the Magnetic Fields) on the Talkhouse Podcast

In honor of Jarvis Cocker's new LP Beyond The Pale, we're rebroadcasting this wide-ranging talk between the songwriters.

July 16, 2020

Jarvis Cocker Talks with Stephin Merritt (the Magnetic Fields) on the Talkhouse Podcast

They discuss subverting expectations in songwriting; reuniting with their estranged fathers; “one time only” sexual fetishes; and much more.

The Best Moments of 2019 on the Talkhouse Podcast

The Talkhouse staff come together to share bonus clips, big collaborations, and some of the podcast's most memorable moments of 2019.

December 19, 2019

Stephin Merritt (the Magnetic Fields) Talks with Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The Magnetic Fields’ mastermind and accordionist Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) revisit the classic 69 Love Songs on its 20th anniversary.

Gig Economy: Claudia Gonson

The artist and manager on her dual career with the Magnetic Fields.

May 2, 2019

Hot Love: How to Heal a Broken Heart with the Magnetic Fields

Dave Hill dishes out love advice — and love songs — to the lovelorn.

April 26, 2016

Stephin Merritt (the Magnetic Fields) Talks Antonio Sanchez’s score for Birdman

Is this highly tuneful songwriter qualified to write a Talkhouse piece about a movie score that's basically a drum solo? The answer may surprise you.

December 1, 2014