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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists and much more

  • 53 minutes 21 seconds
    Pop Update! Gaga Triumphs, Selena Gets Raunchy, Chappell Goes Country and More

    Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at some of the latest developments in pop, from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaborative album to Lady Gaga's Mayhem

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    6 April 2025, 6:11 pm
  • 57 minutes 16 seconds
    The Hidden History of Nineties Lollapalooza

    A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking out Courtney Love, Nine Inch Nails' equipment literally melting down onstage, and much more

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    30 March 2025, 4:51 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Metallica Secrets and More: Kirk Hammett Tells All

    Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett, looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt

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    23 March 2025, 6:27 pm
  • 51 minutes 55 seconds
    Questlove on the Mysteries of Sly Stone and Much More

    Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life

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    16 March 2025, 7:02 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums

    Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to break down his list of terrible songs on great albums, from "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to "Drunk and Hot Girls"

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    9 March 2025, 6:27 pm
  • 55 minutes 5 seconds
    My Life with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell Looks Back

    Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, author of the great new book Heartbreaker: A Memoir, shares untold stories from his collaborations with Tom Petty and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt

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    2 March 2025, 6:57 pm
  • 51 minutes 46 seconds
    Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones: Andrew Watt's Studio Secrets

    Super-producer Andrew Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales of working with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and many more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt

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    21 February 2025, 9:47 pm
  • 44 minutes 1 second
    Why Was Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show So Controversial?

    We dig into Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, and try to figure out why a great performance got some mixed reactions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt

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    11 February 2025, 8:46 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    EXCLUSIVE: Inside the 2025 Grammys with Exec Producer Ben Winston

    Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt

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    4 February 2025, 7:25 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Secret History of R.E.M.

    We look back at the singular story of a great American band, with Peter Ames Carlin, author of the new book The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography, joining host Brian Hiatt

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    31 January 2025, 12:34 am
  • 53 minutes 43 seconds
    Where Do Music Biopics Go After 'A Complete Unknown'?

    We discuss the success of A Complete Unknown, look forward at the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and Beatles movies, and contemplate what might be next, from Fleetwood Mac to Prince, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt

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    19 January 2025, 9:05 pm
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