The Skarbek Songwriting Academy is coming to Birmingham. On Friday 4 September, we're hosting a one-day songwriting lab featuring Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Limited places. Enrol: sodajerker.com/lab

Announcing the Sodajerker Songwriting Lab. Fri 4 Sept 2026, at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Starts with a live interview with special guests Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker to get you inspired, then writing songs with their feedback. Limited places. Enrol here: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/soda...

On this very special episode, the legendary Phil Collins joins us to discuss the 45th anniversary reissue of his solo debut Face Value, how his hits came from "mucking about" in his home studio, and his years writing with Genesis. Find it on your favourite platform: pod.link/sodajerker

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Coming to the podcast next week: the one and only Phil Collins! You don't want to miss this one so before the episode drops, follow the show wherever you get your pods (pod.link/sodajerker) and go tell the Phil fans in your life.

The lovely Beth Orton joins us on Episode 320 to talk about writing her new album The Ground Above, producing her own records, and taking guitar lessons from Bert Jansch. Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-320-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4oh...

Songwriter and producer Linda Perry joins us on Ep 319 to discuss her new solo album and documentary Let It Die Here, the importance of vulnerability in songwriting, and what she looks for in a collaborator. Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-319-...

Sean Ono Lennon joins us for ep 318 to discuss the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album The Great Parrot Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, wordplay in songs, the dangers of AI, & more! Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-318-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1gC...

The The’s Matt Johnson joins us to discuss his new book Cognitive Dissident, “method songwriting”, and the way grief and loss have shaped his music and creative process. Platforms: pod.link/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-317-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7eG...

What makes a song feel alive? Glen Hansard reflects on writing songs that have a beating heart, revisiting old material through performance, and why he burned his notebooks. A conversation about letting go and moving forward. pod.link/sodajerker

Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons break down Prizefighter, working with Aaron Dessner, and navigating risk, trust, and collaboration. Full conversation on the podcast 🎧 pod.link/sodajerker

As teenagers, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford wrote a concept album about a fictional London nightclub called Trixies. More than 50 years later, the Squeeze duo have made the record. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-314-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3sO...

EPISODE 313 // Cory Wong joins us to discuss his new album Lost In The Wonder, how voice memos help him capture fleeting musical ideas, and why shares the creative process with fans. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-313-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7o0...

EPISODE 312 // Jill Scott talks about new album To Whom This May Concern, how her relationship with poetry anchors her writing, and why her songs evolve when she performs them live. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-312-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0AP...

EPISODE 311 // Ryan Tedder, songwriter to the stars and frontman of OneRepublic, talks about tracking cultural shifts, writing at scale, and staying competitive in a saturated market. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-311-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Qo...

EPISODE 310 // Sleaford Mods talk about their new album The Demise of Planet X, making pop culture references work, and collaborating with Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-310-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6zS...

BONUS EPISODE // Music greats Jamie Cullum and @billybragg.bsky.social join us at Anti Social Camp for two special live conversations about songwriting, collaboration and empathy. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/bonus-jamie-...

EPISODE 309 // Dave Bayley of Glass Animals joins us for a live episode at Anti Social Camp to discuss songwriting, the magic of late-night ideas, and why vulnerability still matters. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: sodajerker.com/episode-309-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4lU...

EPISODE 308 // The great Adam Buxton talks about his delightful record, Buckle Up, the stories behind his catchy songs, and the unique blend of the trivial and profound that defines his work. Happy holidays all! Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-308-...

EPISODE 307 // Snarky Puppy’s Michael League talks about the band's dreamy new record, Somni, writing for large ensembles, and his collaborations with artists like David Crosby. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-307-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6gg...

EPISODE 306 // Madness frontman Suggs talks about their new Hit Parade compilation, balancing joy and pathos in songwriting, and serendipitous creative moments. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-306-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3bT...

EPISODE 305 // The Last Dinner Party’s Abigail Morris discusses the band’s new record From The Pyre, the evolution of their sound, and their collaborative spirit. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-305-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3SD...

EPISODE 304 // Aussie legend Paul Kelly talks about his latest record, Seventy, the role of boredom in songwriting, and how he sets poetry to music. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-304-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7FQ...

EPISODE 303 // Baxter Dury talks about the writing of his latest record, Allbarone, the spontaneity of his lyric writing, & the playful approach to language that defines his work. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-303-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/5VG...

EPISODE 302 // The enchanting Sigrid talks about the writing of her latest album There's Always More That I Could Say, crafting memorable hooks, and overcoming writer's block. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-302-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3wL...

EPISODE 301 // Say She She talk about their new album Cut & Rewind and how they're exploring everything from personal experiences to pressing social themes. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-301-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4am...

EPISODE 300!! // Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, reflects on the creative process behind A Complicated Woman, and the challenges of navigating the music industries. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-300-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3Me...

EPISODE 299 // Labi Siffre shares the stories behind hits like ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing songs. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-299-...

EPISODE 298 // The incomparable Mike Viola joins Simon and Brian in Liverpool for an in-depth conversation and live performance showcasing his unique songwriting process. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-298-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1JP...

EPISODE 297 // The legendary Graham Nash reflects on his illustrious career, sharing insights into his songwriting process and the art of capturing everyday moments in music. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-297-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZQ...

EPISODE 296 // Mac DeMarco talks about new record, Guitar, how themes of identity and home permeate his work, and why he definitely doesn’t want to guest on your track. Platforms: linktr.ee/sodajerker Direct: www.sodajerker.com/episode-296-... Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3b0...