Lauren Spencer Smith returns to the studio for a third time to talk about her latest LP THE ART OF BEING A MESS. We go deep real fast with the British-born, British Colombia-based, American Idol alum. Just like her music, in conversation the 21-year-old is candid, raw, and funny, unpicking the true-life stories behind ‘IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL),’ ‘L ... Show More
Feb 9
Nick Jonas Talks 'Sunday Best,' Camp Rock, Fatherhood, and Marriage
Nick Jonas joins us on the couch for on his own for the very first time to discuss his new solo album Sunday Best, a record that reflects on his childhood, how his artistry has changed since becoming a dad, self-criticism, spending time in India with Priyanka’s family, and his cu ... Show More
56m 43s
Feb 5
December 10 Talks Reality TV, Simon Cowell, One Direction Comparisons, and Debut Single “Run My Way”
Simon Cowell — label exec, talent reality TV judge OG, “bad guy,” perma-aviator sporting, tight top-and-high pant wearer etc. and so on — fancies a challenge. He wants to create a new boy band, one that will challenge the omnipotence of K-pop, a band that will put his name back i ... Show More
59m 15s
Jan 23
Louis Tomlinson Talks New Album "How Did I Get Here?," Palaces, One Direction and Dark To Light
A man who needs no intro, Louis Tomlinson joins us on the couch to discuss his new solo album ‘How Did I Get Here?’ — a record he wrote alongside British artists like Hurts’ Theo Hutchcraft, The Music’s Robert Harvey, David Sneddon and others. Recorded in Costa Rica, it’s an albu ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
Singing in the New Year with Carolyn Kendrick and Each Machine
<p>There's one last present at the toe of our stocking, and it's a new album by producer Carolyn Kendrick. We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but for now, come listen to some music, and join us for a conversation about making art and community in uncer ... Show More
32 m
Jun 2025
“Since U Been Gone”— Kelly Clarkson
Rob contemplates the art of making an ironic cover song sincere as he enters the dark realm of the 2000s hit TV show, ‘American Idol’. He follows the inevitable success of Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson, who proves with her impossible-to-sing hit song, “Since U Been Gone,” that s ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2023
Kara Jackson on the DNA of Joni Mitchell, Joanna Newsom, & Fiona Apple in her work
Kara Jackson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People To Love. The former National Youth Poet Laureate details her journey as a musician, writing songs about processing grief, and the difference in perception of how she sees herself ver ... Show More
25m 19s
Mar 2025
A Brutally Honest Review Of With Love, Meghan
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series dropped on Netflix this week, sparking a series of conversations about her real name, her celebrity friendships, her motivations and the appropriate voice to use when in the presence of bees.
Now we’re here to cut through the noise and talk ab ... Show More
39m 47s
Jan 2025
#2677 Crappy Hour 1/06/25 Craige Breakup, Jennifer Aydin VS a Sandwich, Dorit and PK Broke, and Teresa is a Musical Genius
Welcome to 2025! This week On Crappy Hour Live, Paige and Craig broke up and we’re shocked. Well no one really is shocked but it’s still sad mkay. Also, Jennifer Aydin bullied a senior citizen Jersey Mike’s employee and is cancelled again, PK and Dorit’s fate is looking poor, and ... Show More
50m 25s
Dec 2024
Kelly Clarkson: Stronger | 256
<p>With the holiday season in full swing, we’re talking about one of the reigning queens of Christmas, Kelly Clarkson. (Relax, Mariah Carey fans, we said ""one of..."") The road to stardom for the OG “American Idol” hitmaker has not been easy. From surviving a broken home, to nav ... Show More
45m 58s