S2 E1: The Wind Is Blowing

As Ben Blackwell says this season, 2000 is a crucial year of connections for Jack and Meg White. One of those connections was the greatest radio DJ of all time. Another was the first member of The White Stripes' "team" — someone who would set them on a collision course with industry heavyweights later in the year.

If you want an even deeper look into the life of the band around 2000, head to thirdmanrecords.com and pick up their latest vault package: the accompaniment to "De Stijl," celebrating the 20th anniversary of The White Stripes' sophomore album.

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Om Podcasten

In 2000, The White Stripes had achieved their wildest dreams: Putting out records and touring the country. But Jack and Meg White were about to find out that maybe their wildest dreams weren't wild enough. From wowing the greatest DJ of all time to being chased by the coolest record labels — Striped Season 2 follows the band as they stand on the brink of international stardom. You'll hear that story from the people who witnessed it firsthand. Hosted by Peabody-winning journalist Sean Cannon, Striped is a production of Third Man Records and No Smiling.