If you find that stories and background context relating to the songs you’re listening to make them more enjoyable, you’re not alone. The current digital age of streaming and playlists has brought exponentially more music into our ears than the old days of vinyl when every inch of packaging was meant to accompany the music in an intriguing way to the listener. In this podcast, Sean Watkins presents his new solo album within this podcast. Each episode features one song off the record paired up with a conversation with a guest who’s related to that song in one wa...
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22 min
"Big Five" with Sean Watkins
Sean Watkins wraps up the first season of This Is Who We Are. Stay subscribed to learn about updates on season two.
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1 h 05
“I Can Still Write You A Song" with Todd Cooper
Sean has a light hearted discussion with his brother-in-law Todd Cooper (Feliz Navipod, U Two Talkin’ U2 2 Me Too? Yes.) who’s the reason this episode’s song even ever got recorded…
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48 min
“Oil on Canvas” with Glen Phillips
Sean has a conversation with singer songwriter Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) about the the possible reasons why certain works of art or spiritual writings/teachings have th…
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1 h 14
“Hiding In His Tower” with Derek Hughes
Sean talks with highly respected magician/comedian Derek Hughes about the power behind the Red Herring and other common tools magicians use to enhance an illusion which further eng…
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47 min
“Shape of a Heart” with Inara George
Sean talks with Inara George of The Bird and the Bee about her godfather Jackson Browne, and the impact he had on her life musically and otherwise after her dad Lowell George, (lea…
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1 h 05
“This Is Who We Are” with Jon Foreman
Sean has a slightly political conversation with Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot about the importance of honest self reflection both personally and as a nation. Also the unique p…
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1 h 17
“Peninsula” with Peter Asher
Sean talks with legendary musician, producer, songwriter and manager Peter Asher about some of the people he’s managed/produced over the years (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt etc) an…
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46 min
“Graceland” with Dan Wilson
Sean talks all things Paul Simon (more specifically Graceland) with singer songwriter Dan Wilson (of the band Semisonic) who’s written hit songs for Adele, Taylor Swift, Weezer, Di…
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1 h 00
“Goodbye” with Kate Micucci
Sean talks about living and being creative in Los Angeles with actress, musician and artist Kate Micucci of Garfunkel and Oats and who’s movie credits include The Little Hours, Don…
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1 h 10
“Suzie Lightning” with Jackson Browne
Sean talks with legendary singer songwriter Jackson Browne about the late great Warren Zevon, the writer of this episode’s featured song “Suzie Lightning”. Jackson produced/coprodu…
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7 min
This Is Who We Are | Trailer
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