Jul 27

Jackie Robinson Was So Much More Than Baseball

Jackie Robinson didn't just change baseball, he changed America. This week, we're rounding out American Icons month with the incredible story of the man who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier and the impossible pressure that came with it. We talk about how Branch Rickey ... Show More

38m 30s

Jul 20

How Madonna Changed Pop Music Forever

Long before pop stars built entire careers around reinvention, Madonna was changing the rules in real time. In this episode, we trace her journey from a broke dancer arriving in New York City with a lot of religious trauma and just a few dollars to becoming the best selling femal ... Show More

1h 18m

Jul 13

American Girl Dolls were BRAT

RE-RELEASE: Join us in this MUCH requested nostalgic episode as we delve into the enchanting world of American Girl Dolls, exploring their rich history and the cultural impact they've had since their inception in 1986 by founder Pleasant Howard . We’ll trace the journey from the ... Show More

57m 22s

May 2020

Whitney Houston: Whitney's Billboard Run Contains Multitudes

<p>It's hard to underestimate <a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/artist/whitney-houston/" rel="nofollow">Whitney Houston</a>’s stardom.</p> <p>For better and for worse, the world knows so much more about the late diva than we do about most artists from her era. Houston&# ... Show More

33m 8s

Jun 2020

Whitney Houston: Behold, the Everlasting Star!

<p>We are living in Andy Warhol's vision of the future. It’s a time when anyone can TikTok their way to 15 minutes of fame, only to disappear 15 seconds later. But there’s a strange effect to all these stars and this new galaxy: We’re all so siloed as fans that it’s easy to f ... Show More

35m 57s

Apr 2021

Why Tina Turner Is the Queen of Rock

We look back at Tina Turner’s triumphs, tragedies, and one-of-a-kind career, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41m 57s

Oct 2022

Whitney 1990

Simon Bates visits Whitney at her house in New Jersey in this insightful and, at times, difficult interview. She discusses her upbringing, the problems she faced and her delight at being back home. This is uncut audio from the BBC Archive. Presenter & Producer: David Hyde Assista ... Show More

36m 46s

May 2020

Quarantine Deep Dive: Jessica Simpson’s “Open Book” (Week 1)

Our journey through late-'90s pop stardom begins with an intervention and ends with an audition. Digressions include Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane Fonda and the cast of the Mickey Mouse Club. Sarah’s English degree and exercise habits make appearances. This episode, we're so ... Show More

56m 29s