The Kendrick v. Drake battle has gone quiet — so we look back at all the highlights (and shocking low blows) of one of the greatest hip-hop beefs ever, with Andre Gee joining host Brian HiattLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

Bonus

You Might Also Like: takin' a walk

13 days ago

Introducing Pat Monahan-Frontman for The Band Train from takin' a walk.Follow the show: takin' a walkPat Monahan leads the Grammy Winning Band Train, and he discusses their upcoming tour and much more.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/Se

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': The Ultimate Breakdown, Part 1

23 days ago 1h 10m

We go ultra-deep on every song on the first half of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': The Ultimate Breakdown, Part 1

23 days ago 1h 10m

Drake vs. the World: Inside His Beef with Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and More

29 days ago 1h

Drake is feuding with Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, and Future, among others. We trace the biggest moment for hip-hop beef in years, including J. Cole's preemptive surrender to Lamar, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt

Maybe Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is Actually Her Rock Album

Apr 7th, 2024 51m 47s

We go track-by-track on Beyoncé's genre-jumping new album and much more, with Larisha Paul joining host Brian HiattLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Looks Back: 20 Years of 'Good News For People Who Love Bad News'!

Apr 6th, 2024 40m 31s

Modest Mouse leader Isaac Brock looks back at the chaotic creation of his band's major-label breakthrough and much more in a candid and hilarious interview with host Brian HiattLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': The Anticipation Episode

Mar 28th, 2024 39m 18s

We speculate wildly about one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and ponder burning questions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Hear the Startling AI Creations of Suno, the ChatGPT for Music

Mar 22nd, 2024 39m 41s

A ChatGPT for music has arrived — and its abilities are uncanny and controversial. We go inside the company, play some wild creations, debate what this means for artists, and much more, with co-founder Mikey Shulman joining host Brian HiattLea

Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine': The Ultimate Breakdown

Mar 12th, 2024 43m 39s

Ariana Grande has updated, matured, and maybe perfected her pop formula on Eternal Sunshine. We go deep into her first album in four years and look back at her whole career, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian HiattLearn

Four Beatles Biopics At Once?! Here's What We Expect for the Launch of the Beatles Cinematic Universe

Mar 4th, 2024 57m 42s

With the news that Sam Mendes will direct one Beatles biopic for each member, all due in 2027, we make some predictions for the Beatles Cinematic Universe, discuss the overall music biopic boom, look back at the best Beatles movies of the past,

Even More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023

Feb 29th, 2024 26m 41s

In the final part of our look at some of the best music of 2023, we look back at the year in Spanish-language music, from indie-rock to reggaeton and beyond, with Julyssa Lopez joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussionLearn more about your a

Bradley Nowell's Son is Sublime's New Singer. His Path Wasn't Easy

Feb 16th, 2024 52m 51s

Bradley Nowell's son Jakob Nowell and original Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh tell host Brian Hiatt about bringing the band back for Coachella and beyond — and Nowell explains what it was like growing up in the shadow of his father, who died when he

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on Their 2024 Tour, Retirement, 'Stairway to Heaven,' and More

Feb 13th, 2024 28m 7s

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss sit down with host Brian Hiatt for their only interview on their new tour, discussing the future of their collaboration and much, much more — including the moment Plant got on stage to sing "Stairway to Heaven" la

Pt. 3 of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023

Feb 13th, 2024 52m 16s

We look back at some of the best hip-hop, R&B, and Afropop of 2023, with an emphasis on lesser-known albums and songs. Mankaprr Conteh and Andre Gee join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

Exclusive: The Making of the 2024 Grammys, with Exec Producer Ben Winston

Feb 6th, 2024 43m 39s

From getting Joni Mitchell to perform to saving Mariah Carey from traffic in a golf cart, executive producer Ben Winston spills-behind-the-scenes secrets of this year's Grammy ceremony in an in-depth interview with host Brian HiattLearn more a

Inside the 66th Annual Grammy Awards

Feb 2nd, 2024 23m 52s

Raj Kapoor, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, previews this year's performances, from Joni Mitchell to Travis Scott to Billy Joel to Billie Eilish — and is there still a chance Taylor Swift and Beyoncé might perform?Learn more about you

Inside "We Are the World": Untold Stories of the 1985 All-Star Sessions

Jan 29th, 2024 57m 49s

With a new "We Are the World" documentary hitting Netflix, we look back at the one-of-a-kind all-star sessions, where Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and dozens of others joined forces. Host Brian Hiatt talks to

Pt. 2 of The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear

Jan 25th, 2024 42m 8s

Continuing our series on the best music of 2023, we look at the best of Americana and country, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt to talk about releases from Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and many, many moreLearn more abo

The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)

Jan 22nd, 2024 45m 41s

In the first of our series on the best music you may have missed in 2023, we take a look at the year's indie-rock albums, from Blondshell to Wednesday to Ian Sweet, with Angie Martoccio, Jon Dolan, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian H

Kali Uchis on Making Music "Without Limitations"

Jan 15th, 2024 26m 49s

Genre-jumping innovator Kali Uchis breaks down her new album, Orquídeas, and her whole career path in an interview with Rolling Stone's Julyssa LopezLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices