logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
48m 24s

What’s The Soundtrack To Your Life? with...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
About this episode
We’re ending this year on a high note with none other than Brandi Carlile! She and Jonathan talk Brandi’s incredible music career, queer faith, and Dolly Parton—and Jonathan asks hard-hitting questions like, “Did you know you’d grow up to be Brandi Carlile, Brandi Carlile?” Brandi Carlile is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, pro ... Show More
Up next
Today
JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we're talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the retu ... Show More
29m 45s
Nov 19
How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!  This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emerg ... Show More
50m 33s
Nov 17
Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the Last Penny
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils of ankles being in weird positions, “Going Up on A Tuesday,” chickens in the Philippines, shark attacks, Cynthia Er ... Show More
38m 26s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2022
76. Brandi Carlile: Live From My Couch!
1. The two disagreements between Brandi and Glennon that started, and cemented, their friendship. 2. Brandi’s lifelong quest to continuously “calibrate” herself so that her outsides are in tune with her insides. 3. The trait Brandi loves most about Catherine—and the sticky note o ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
286. Brandi Carlile & Tish Melton: Behind the Scenes of Making Tish’s New EP
Today, Glennon shares a very special conversation with two of her favorite people on the planet: Brandi Carlile and Tish Melton. In this celebration of music, collaboration, friendship, and community, they take you behind the scenes of how Brandi and Tish created Tish’s debut EP, ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2022
77. Double Date with Brandi & Catherine Carlile!
In this hilarious and heartwarming in-person double date with Abby and Glennon—and their dear friends and brilliant artists Brandi and Catherine Carlile—we learn: 1. Why Brandi was completely dismayed the first time she met Catherine; 2. Who made the first move—and why it made C ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2020
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile came by Shangri La last year to talk to Rick Rubin with Tanya Tucker about the album they made together, While I'm Livin'. After Tanya left, Brandi stayed behind to talk about her love of Joni Mitchell's music, how she was present for a star studded jam that led to ... Show More
45m 20s
Nov 2019
Brandi Carlile & Tanya Tucker
Brandi Carlile grew up adoring Tanya Tucker for her rebellious spirit. But it's that same nature that almost derailed Tanya's comeback album, "While I'm Livin," co-produced by Brandi. Tanya quit the album multiple times during its making. Leaving Brandi no choice but to summon Ri ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2016
Ep. 66 Soundtrack of our lives (a group show!)
Hail, hail! The Sorta Awesome gang is all here, and our month-long summer break is over! Are you ready for a new group show? Rebekah, Kelly, and Laura join Megan this week as they break down the power of music in moments big and small. You'll hear their milestone music moments, s ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2023
Carly Pearce Loves Dollywood & Dogs
Grammy winning country artist Carly Pearce joins Clea and Joanna to discuss awards season, Dollywood, and of course their love of dogs. Carly reflects on the benefits of a slow burn in her career, and bonds with Clea over their mutual phobia of throw-up. Joanna describes her chao ... Show More
59m 58s
May 2023
Ellie Kemper Is Our New Best Friend
Clea and Joanna chat with Ellie Kemper about acting on the hit TV series “The Office,” hosting the new show “The Great American Baking Show,” and why she really doesn’t like evening events. Clea and Joanna announce their “Summer of Fun” tour, a series of live events they will be ... Show More
44m 15s
Mar 2023
Brows, Blush, and Beauty Trends from a Celeb Make-Up Artist
Joanna and Clea get make-up tips from make-up artist to the stars, Kelsey Deenihan. Kelsey shares her go to products and predicts the big make-up trend for this year. Joanna reveals that she’s been a headband wearer since childhood and discloses how many she owns. A Sony Music En ... Show More
25m 43s
Aug 2022
To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING (E6)
These takes ain't freeeeee! In the penultimate episode of Last Song Standing Season 1, the LSS Boyz finally take on what some consider to be Kendrick Lamar's magnum opus, To Pimp A Butterfly. While this is Cole's favorite album of all time, Charles is...not as impressed. Cast you ... Show More
1h 42m