The best songwriters tell us stories about the world around us, about shared experiences, but it's a rare treat when we get to hear about them and their story.
On her latest album, Home Video, Lucy Dacus, opens up about her own life, with songs that capture her coming of age, finding love, making friends and riskin ... Show More
Jul 2022
Come From Away
September 11, 2001 was a day of shocking violence and loss. But, in the aftermath, it was also a day of heroism and of community.
As planes bound for New York were being turned away, many of them found themselves being directed to the small town of Gander, in Newfoundland, Canada ... Show More
21m 7s
Apr 2022
(Fri Early Bird) Our Old Intern Lexie Stops by After Making It Big + Fun Fact Friday: The Creepy Backstory of A Popular Song
Lexie Hayden stops by. She used to be an intern for our show back in 2014 and now just made her TV debut on an MTV reality show. In Fun Fact Friday, Amy shares things you may not know about Froot Loops, Chuck. E Cheese and the creepy backstory of a very popular song.See omnystudi ... Show More
30m 18s
Mar 2022
Heidi Everett on the language of our mental health system – Book It In podcast
In this episode of the Book It In podcast, Guardian Australia features editor Lucy Clark talks to Heidi Everett, the author of My Friend Fox, about how she uses the lyricism of music to describe her lived experience in the public mental health system
47m 14s
Dec 2014
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out' by The Smiths is explored through personal stories. Released in 1986 on 'The Queen Is Dead' album, it's become an anthem of hope, loss and love. As a teenager, Andy listened to it with his father, as he drove him to work. They had a moment o ... Show More
27m 30s
Jan 2021
Legendary Music Journalist Lisa Robinson
Rick Rubin speaks with friend, pioneering rock journalist, Lisa Robinson about her over 40 year career that's seen her interview everyone from John Lennon to Lady Gaga, from Jay Z to Eminem, and even an 11 year old Michael Jackson. They also talk about her new book, Nobody Ever A ... Show More
50 m