The Wild Rise of Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond' - Right-Wing Country Strikes Back!
Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men of Richmond" was initially boosted online by right-wing influencers — but it undeniably caught on with the wider public. How did the fastest-ever rise to number one happen? ...
25 Aug 202351min
Is Everything About Travis Scott's 'Utopia' Great — Besides Travis Scott's Rapping?
Travis Scott's Utopia is one of the year's most ambitious hip-hop albums — but many critics see Scott himself as a hollow presence within it. Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the hits and m...
16 Aug 202340min
Robbie Robertson on His Life with the Band
The late legend Robbie Robertson looks back at his work with the Band, his time with Bob Dylan, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
13 Aug 202343min
The Most Conservative Country Songs of All Time ("Try That In a Small Town" is just the latest)
We break down Jason Aldean's controversial "Try That in A Small Town," and look back at the long, fascinating history of reactionary country songs, from Merle Haggard to to Hank Williams Jr. Toby Keit...
7 Aug 20231h 10min
The Life and Music of Sinead O'Connor
We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor. Shirley Manson of Garbage joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about her music and influence, and longtime Rolling Stone writer David Wild loo...
31 Jul 202354min
From Fake Eminem to Neural-Net Guitar Amps, More AI Music Madness
We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps. Plus, a look at Google's Chat...
23 Jul 202343min
The Secret History of the Beatles' 'Let It Be'
In a special episode taped live in front of a studio audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary producer Glyn Johns looks back at the real story of the Beatles' Let It Be sessions — and act...
11 Jul 202352min
Concert Behavior Nightmares! PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo's Great New Single
In the wake of a series of incidents where fans threw objects at artists onstage, we try to understand why no one knows how to behave at concerts anymore, and also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire." ...
2 Jul 202338min
