Podcast Episodes

Bowie, "2001" and The Secret History of Sci-Fi Rock

Author Jason Heller breaks down his the new book "Strange Stars," which traces the weird, fascinating synergy between classic rock and scien…

8 years, 3 months ago

Drake vs. Pusha-T and The Greatest Hip-Hop Beefs of All Time

Brendan Klinkenberg, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Chris Weingarten and host Brian Hiatt break down the Drake vs. Pusha-T battle , and trace the ri…

8 years, 3 months ago

How Camilla Cabello Conquered Pop

Brittany Spanos, Joe Levy and Alex Morris – who wrote Rolling Stone's new Camilla Cabello cover story – join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on …

8 years, 4 months ago

Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits

As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down the making of their greatest hits, their unlikely hip-hop influen…

8 years, 4 months ago

Confessions of A Frontman: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on His Hard-Fought Return

Why did it take seven years between Snow Patrol albums? Frontman Gary Lightbody tells host Brian Hiatt about overcoming depression and a dri…

8 years, 4 months ago

Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation

The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg …

8 years, 4 months ago

The Long Life and Slow Death of "Classic Rock"

What exactly is "classic rock"? And are we in its last days? Steven Hyden, author of "Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic …

8 years, 4 months ago

Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac explain it all to Andy Greene

Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac (including new additions Mike Campbell and Neil F…

8 years, 5 months ago

Beyoncé at Coachella: The Ultimate Play-by-Play

Suzy Exposito, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to analyze the highlights of Beychella

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8 years, 5 months ago

Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells the Stories Behind the Hits

As Bon Jovi enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary songwriter Desmond Child tells host Brian Hiatt about co-writing their hits – p…

8 years, 5 months ago