Podcast Episodes

The Secret History of Hair Metal (But Don't Call It That)

Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, authors of 'Nöthin' But a Good Time,' a new oral history of '80s hard rock, share untold tales of one of…

5 years, 6 months ago

The Black Crowes Look Back at ‘Shake Your Moneymaker’

Chris and Rich Robinson look back at the birth of the Black Crowes, the making of their debut, and much more with host Brian Hiatt

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5 years, 7 months ago

Two Robots and A Dream: A Farewell to Daft Punk

We look back at how French dance duo Daft Punk changed music forever, with Jonah Weiner, who wrote their Rolling Stone cover story, joining …

5 years, 7 months ago

Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone

Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne

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5 years, 7 months ago

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Look Back

The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt

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5 years, 7 months ago

The Women Who Helped Create Hip-Hop

Clover Hope, author of the great new book 'The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop,' shares stories from the early years of women in hip…

5 years, 8 months ago

Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" and the Greatest Debut Singles Ever

We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield jo…

5 years, 8 months ago

Year in Review: Hip-Hop in 2020

From the loss of Pop Smoke to the reign of Megan Thee Stallion, we look back at the many stories of the last year in hip-hop – and look ahea…

5 years, 8 months ago

The Best Albums of 2020

From Bad Bunny to the Weeknd, from Bob Dylan to Ariana Grande, we dig into last year’s best, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos…

5 years, 8 months ago

Diane Warren: My Life in Songs

The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhyth…

5 years, 9 months ago