Summer Album/Winter Album

Jody Avirgan, Craig Finn

ian@thetalkhouse.com

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Booking Overview

A music debate show where hosts Jody Avirgan and Craig Finn argue whether a classic record fits the “summer” or “winter” vibe, then bring in a guest to deepen the verdict. For PR teams, it’s a strong platform for artists, critics, and music-community figures to connect their work and perspectives to iconic albums.

Metrics

Episodes: 19

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Instagram: 1.0k followers

Contact Information

ian@thetalkhouse.com

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Host

Jody Avirgan - Jody Avirgan is a media and music commentator associated with 538, 30 for 30, and Radiotopia. On this show, she presents the “summer” or “winter” opening argument depending on the episode’s coin to...

Craig Finn - Craig Finn is the frontman of The Hold Steady and a widely recognized musician known for narrative songwriting and rock storytelling. On the show, he joins the seasonal debate with an opening argum...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Active music creators (singers/songwriters, band members) and respected music-curious voices (music podcast hosts/producers, music commentators, critics) who can credibly discuss the craft and legacy of a specific “great record” beyond surface fandom.
Required Achievements:  
Releases or membership in notable music acts, Podcast leadership in music-focused shows, Public-facing work as a musician/artist or recognized music commentator, Notable collaborations or contributions to established music communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Luxxury - Contributes Perspective On Nirvana’s "nevermind" As Part Of The Seasonal Album Debate (guest Role).

Diallo Riddle - Contributes Perspective On Nirvana’s "nevermind" As Part Of The Seasonal Album Debate (guest Role).

Evan - Contributes Perspective On The Velvet Underground’s "white Light / White Heat" As Part Of The Seasonal Album Debate (guest Role).

Ian - Contributes Perspective On The Velvet Underground’s "white Light / White Heat" As Part Of The Seasonal Album Debate (guest Role).

Amelia Heath - Contributes Perspective On Nick Drake’s "pink Moon" As Part Of The Seasonal Album Debate (guest Role).

Recent Topics

Music, Albums, Songwriting, Criticism, Indie

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Summer Album/Winter Album
:

Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" w/ Hanif Abdurraqib

June 05, 2026

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Tusk. 1979. Our special guest: Poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib. Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter. Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first. Weigh in and find lots more on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and clips on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Get in touch through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Nirvana's "Nevermind" with Diallo & Luxxury of One Song

May 22, 2026

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Nevermind. 1991. Our special guests: Diallo Riddle & Luxxury of the One Song podcast. Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter. Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting first. Weigh in and find lots more on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and clips on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Get in touch through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Velvet Underground's "White Light / White Heat" with The Jokermen

May 13, 2026

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: White Light / White Heat. 1968. Our special guests: Ian & Evan of the Jokermen podcast. Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer. Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting first. Weigh in and find lots more on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and clips on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Get in touch through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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