Wilco the Podcast

Rob Mitchum Sets the Record Straight on Dad Rock

February 11, 2026·1h 8m
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Lance sits down with Rob Mitchum, former Pitchfork writer and author of the infamous "Sky Blue Sky" review that launched "dad rock" into the zeitgeist. Rob sets the record straight on the origins of dad rock, gives a peek behind the curtain of writing at Pitchfork in its glory days, and shares why Phish has eclipsed Wilco as his favorite band.

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