Podcast Episodes

Pop Update! Gaga Triumphs, Selena Gets Raunchy, Chappell Goes Country and More

Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at some of the latest developments in pop, from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's co…

11 months ago

The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza

A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most import…

11 months, 1 week ago

Metallica Secrets and More: Kirk Hammett Tells All

Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett, looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, a…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More

Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also goi…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums

Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to break down his list of terrible songs on great albums, from "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to "Drunk and Hot Girls" …

1 year ago

My Life with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell Looks Back

Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, author of the great new book Heartbreaker: A Memoir, shares untold stories from his collaborations with Tom Pe…

1 year ago

Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones: Andrew Watt's Studio Secrets

Super-producer Andrew Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales of working with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and m…

1 year ago

Why Was Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show So Controversial?

We dig into Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, and try to figure out why a great performance got some mixed reactions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sh…

1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the 2025 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston

Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Secret History of R.E.M.

We look back at the singular story of a great American band, with Peter Ames Carlin, author of the new book The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biogra…

1 year, 1 month ago