I wasn’t sure what expect and perhaps it improved over the hours and hours of content but I just can’t do it. It is two fans speculating, with very little scholarship on the meaning of Newsom song lyrics. Nothing wrong with some speculation but who are these hosts? Why do they have authority to discuss (with way too much vocal fry) these complex lyrics? “I feel like it could mean this” “Totally!” Eek. If you’re looking for superlative content about a superlative artist, this isn’t it, again, at least in the first few hours of content. It would be a lot of work to assess the full suite of episodes.

I’m so happy to have found Joanna content in podcast form! I really appreciate the research and insight the hosts bring to these discussions. Love that each song is reviewed in several lengthy episodes. The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars is the (lack of?) editing. There are a lot of pauses and ums and setup and “what was I going to say”, that imo, could be edited out for a better listening experience. Thank you for the great content, looking forward to each new episode!

I have sleep issues and this is one of the few tools I’ve found that help me come down enough to sleep. It’s so amazing and such an interesting podcast. Just listen if you’re on the fence

Nikki and Sam are so thoughtful and fun to listen to. It’s the best getting to listen to other people be this passionate about Joanna and her work.

Excellent discussions of the deeper meanings of Newsom’s lyrics.

I’ve been a Joanna Newsom fan for so many years and I feel so seen every time I tune in to this podcast! hearing Nikki and Sam fully delve into all their theories rocks my world, I love it. thank y’all for making this podcast it’s a gift to JN fans who don’t have somebody to endlessly talk at abt Joanna’s music.

Yes, so easily in love with this podcast. And so much to say. I’ll just say: I adore it. Nikki and Sam are wonderful, and their enthusiasm and deep digging and laughter and breadth of love for Joanna and her music is incredible. Their openness to anyone and everyone’s insights is so inviting and dear and illuminating. Their humility in admitting that sometimes it’s hard to know what’s what is VERY refreshing and real. Listening while driving, cleaning, cooking, walking, etc…just feels like I’m in good company, whatever I’m doing. The amount of time and heart and energy they put into this is such a treat and gift and I feel so THANKFUL! To be in deep analysis & then crack some silly joke is my favorite approach & they do it so well. And it’s just so good to hear fellow fans gush 😭 As I feel I am constantly messaging them, again: thank you, THANK you.

Hearing two true friends tackle these topics brings me such joy. I hope JN community is having as much fun as I am harping around with these songs. I also bet Joanna herself is in a disguised account listening to these podcasts silently smiling!

Honestly where else will you find a 2hr 40min discussion of the elements of one album cover

soooo so happy i found this podcast!! thank you! i love joanna sm ❤️❤️❤️❤️incredible podcast !!!!!!!!!

now when my friends tease me for only listening to joanna newsom i can say “no! i also listen to podcasts insightfully analyzing her music.”

Thanks to these ladies to finally giving us the JNew content the people crave