# John Linnell
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John Sidney Linnell (born June 12, 1959) is an American musician, known primarily as one half of the Brooklyn-based alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, baritone and bass saxophone, clarinet, and keyboards for the group.
Linnell's lyrics include strange subject matter and word play.
Music Club 06: They Might Be Giants
A discussion of the band They Might Be Giants, formed in New York in 1982 by Lincolnites John Flansburgh and John Linnell
Ep. 100: They Might Be Giants - The World Is to Dig (feat. They Might Be Giants!!!)
Hey, look at us, 100 episodes. How about that? And what's a 100th episode without a legendary guest spot? Pfffffffft, we got it covered.
John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants dropped by the show to talk about their new record "The World Is to Dig", as well as touching on their i…
Episode 716: John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants
On today's episode, I talk to John Flansburgh of the band They Might Be Giants. Originally from Lexington, MA, John met John Linnell in high school, and they formed They Might Be Giants years later in 1982 after both moving to New York City. Trying to do justice to the breadth and depth of TMBG's C…
They Might Be Giants: John Linnell on “The World Is To Dig”, Wu-Tang, Vinyl & 40 Years of Reinvention
On this episode of The Mixtape, Mark sits down with John Linnell from They Might Be Giants to dive into their brand new album The World Is To Dig, out April 14.
John unpacks the meaning behind the album’s curious title, inspired by Maurice Sendak, and shares the band’s philosophy of staying creativ…
76: FACTORY SHOWROOM Part 6: One Degree Shy Of Sadistic
Why? Because it's extra, baby! In this episode we're kicking back onto our seductive red leather couch to discuss a few songs left off of They Might Be Giants' sixth album Factory Showroom that managed to slide right into the S-E-X-X-Y EP!
Our big earth-shaking discussion is Sensurround, a catchy,…
John Linnell | They Might Be Giants | The World Is to Dig
John Linnell from They Might Be Giants joins me to talk about their new album, The World Is to Dig, which is out now!
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Happy Playlists, Parenting Meltdowns & Celebrity Shenanigans
Parents everywhere know there’s a level of frustration where you stop talking… and start blasting Huey Lewis in the garage like your life depends on it. This episode starts with Rizz admitting one of his kids pushed him so far over the edge that he had to activate the emergency happy playlist — and…
John Linnell, They Might Be Giants
John Linnell is one half of They Might Be Giants, an American alternative rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 1982. The group is known for their unique blend of alternative rock, experimental pop, and highly unconventional songwriting. John chats with us on his career to date, recent album …
Episode 307 - Turtle Songs of North America
Josiah Aiken-Drake joins us for the first time for one of the deepest of deep cuts, "Turtle Songs of North America". This track appeared on the old TMBG official podcast, and Josiah walks us through its scientific inspiration in detail. John Linnell's silliness is on full display on this "song" and…
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS launch Tele Novella
Guest host Rich Tupica sits down for an electrifying John Flansburgh interview, diving headfirst into four decades of They Might Be Giants magic. John shares insider stories about their latest album, The World Is to Dig, the true craft behind pop music songwriting, wild vocal lessons, and why stayi…
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