Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Brother
As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Nina Simone, her brother Sam Waymon joins host Brian Hiatt and David Browne to share in…
8 years, 5 months ago
The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch: Soccer Mommy
Steve Knopper joins host Brian Hiatt to trace streaming's conquest of music sales back to Napster; Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy explains t…
8 years, 6 months ago
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A
The bassist for England's loudest band sits down with host Brian Hiatt to discuss exploding drummers, his new solo LP, Spinal Tap's break-up…
8 years, 6 months ago
Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's new LP
We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story. Host Brian Hi…
8 years, 6 months ago
The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and 1968's Secret History
Author Ryan H. Walsh discusses his new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, with host Brian Hiatt – and musician John Payne shares …
8 years, 6 months ago
Kelly Clarkson: The Rolling Stone Q+A
Clarkson joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about returning to TV with The Voice, her new album, her dramatic clashes with her old label, and mu…
8 years, 7 months ago
Julian Casablancas on his Voidz reinvention, the Strokes and the Looming Apocalypse
Casablancas and his Voidz bandmates Beardo and Jake Bercovici join host Brian Hiatt for a deep conversation on their new album, the disappoi…
8 years, 7 months ago
Is the Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Really a Reunion?
The Pumpkins just announced a major reunion tour – without bassist D'Arcy Wretzky. Host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene dig into how we got here…
8 years, 7 months ago
Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake?
Timberlake just scored a number-one album in the face of a huge backlash. Host Brian Hiatt goes deep with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield …
8 years, 7 months ago
Can the Grammys Be Saved?
This year's Grammys ceremony made almost no one happy. Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to discuss its ups (Kesha, Ke…
8 years, 8 months ago