Podcast Episodes

How 'The O.C.' (Almost) Saved Rock

The beloved Fox teen drama The O.C. had some of best music in the history of television. For its 20th anniversary, we look back with creator Josh Sch…

2 years, 9 months ago

The '90s Episode: Trying to Make Sense of a Magical Decade for Music

So much great music came to life in the '90s that the decade is impossible to encapsulate — but we try in this episode, with Rob Harvilla, author of …

2 years, 10 months ago

New Beatles, New Stones... Wait, What Year Is it?

The Beatles and the Rolling Stones both managed to release new music in the space of a few weeks this year — something that will never happen again. …

2 years, 11 months ago

Secrets of 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'

For the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest albums ever made, we look back at Wu-Tang Clan's debut, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for a…

2 years, 11 months ago

Britney Spears Book Club!: Inside Her Powerful New Memoir

Britney Spears' 'The Woman In Me' is one of the most wrenching music memoirs ever. We take a deep look at its revelations, with Brittany Spanos and R…

2 years, 11 months ago

'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Movie: the Ultimate Breakdown

We go deep on the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt

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2 years, 11 months ago

Drake: Under Fire, Still on Top

We break down Drake's chart-topping 'For All the Dogs,' as well as the criticism he's facing on multiple fronts, with Mankaprr Conteh joining host Br…

3 years ago

The Future of Rap-Rock: Teezo Touchdown

Teezo Touchdown, who's featured on albums from Drake, Travis Scott and Lil Yachty this year, tells all about the singular rap-rock fusion (and influe…

3 years ago

"Kurt Was Jealous of Dave": 'In Utero' Revelations, 30 Years Later

On the 30th anniversary of In Utero, original Nirvana biographer Michael Azerrad previews the revelations in his new book, The Amplified Come As You …

3 years ago

She Played on 'In Utero' — And Never Talked About It. Until Now.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's In Utero: Cello player Kera Schaley tells her story for the first time, and director Anton Corbijn rev…

3 years ago