40 Years of 'Born in the U.S.A.' — Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan Look Back at Bruce Springsteen's Biggest Moment

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 Keith to Aaron Lewis, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Aug 20231h 6min

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 looks back at his 1991 cover-story interview with O'Connor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Juli 202351min

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 ChatGPT-like music-making tool, MusicLM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Juli 202340min

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 actual Beatle Ringo Starr weighs in as well. Rob Sheffield and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP of education Jason Hanley join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juli 202349min

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." Tomás Mier and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Juli 202335min

From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Juni 202347min

We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juni 202351min

Noel Gallagher on his new album Council Skies, how he wrote "Wonderwall," why he knows his brother Liam doesn't really want to reunite Oasis, why he hates co-writers, and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juni 202346min