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April 13, 2021 • 45 min
We look back at Tina Turner’s triumphs, tragedies, and one-of-a-kind career, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt
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April 6, 2021 • 49 min
From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon
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March 31, 2021 • 45 min
We dive into the newly released ‘70s masterpieces of Neil Young’s ‘Archives Volume II,’ with Angie Martoccio, Rob Sheffield, Andy Greene and David Browne joining host Brian Hiatt
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March 26, 2021 • 49 min
Mankaprr Conteh, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the great performances and problematic moments of the 2021 Grammys
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March 17, 2021 • 47 min
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 music's wildest eras
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March 10, 2021 • 54 min
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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March 3, 2021 • 51 min
We look back at how French dance duo Daft Punk changed music forever, with Jonah Weiner, who wrote their Rolling Stone cover story, joining host Brian Hiatt
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February 24, 2021 • 45 min
Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne
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February 17, 2021 • 51 min
The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt
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February 10, 2021 • 45 min
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-hop with host Brian Hiatt
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February 2, 2021 • 47 min
We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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January 27, 2021 • 43 min
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 ahead to this year – with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt
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January 20, 2021 • 46 min
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, Rob Sheffield, and Simon Vozick-Levinson
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January 12, 2021 • 45 min
The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt
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January 5, 2021 • 40 min
In 2019, a year before Earle's passing, the singer-songwriter sat down for an intimate interview with host Brian Hiatt
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December 22, 2020 • 59 min
We examine Taylor Swift's latest surprise album, track by track, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt
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December 16, 2020 • 47 min
From the Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" to Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love," we look back at the year in songs, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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From Rolling Stone's annual Musicians on Musicians package, we feature revealing conversations between Lil' Wayne and Lil' Baby; Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Phoebe Bridgers; and Brittany Howard and Margo Price
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December 3, 2020 • 36 min
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein discuss the origins of Blondie and more with host Brian Hiatt
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November 24, 2020 • 44 min
Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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