Podcast Episodes

Fake Bands, Real Songs: The Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians

From Daisy Jones and the Six to the Oneders, we look at the best songs by fictional artists, with Alan Sepinwall joining host Brian Hiatt

Learn more …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Genius of Boygenius: How Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus Are Saving Rock

We tell the story behind rock's most exciting supergroup — Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers — with a track-by-track look at their acclai…

3 years, 6 months ago

American Woman: Lana Del Rey's Wild Journey

We dive into Lana Del Rey's new album, 'Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' — along with her whole discography and the controversies…

3 years, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Ultimate Breakdown of Opening Night and Beyond

We dive deep on The Eras Tour, from song choices to staging to guesses at surprises to come and more. Waiss Aramesh, who covered opening night for Ro…

3 years, 6 months ago

'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, Highs, and Lows

We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Britta…

3 years, 7 months ago

More Terrible Albums by Great Artists

We look at the second half of our list of 'Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists,' from Kanye West to David Bowie, with the list's author, Andy …

3 years, 7 months ago

Introducing: Back Issue

This week we’re introducing something special: Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios.

Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue remini…

3 years, 7 months ago

Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists

From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists, with the list's aut…

3 years, 7 months ago

Rihanna's Halftime Show: Classic or Low-Energy? Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Defends the Grammys

We look at criticism and praise for Rihanna's long-awaited performance comeback, with Mankaprr Conteh and Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: …

3 years, 8 months ago

Why Can't Beyoncé Win Album of the Year? Breaking Down the 2023 Grammys

We discuss Grammy voters' repeated Beyoncé snubs, and break down the highs and lows of the 2023 Grammys, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joini…

3 years, 8 months ago