This week, Rob shines a light on the many ways singer-songwriters have utilized the concept of the word ‘home’ to convey where the heart and the human spirit truly reside. These musings serve as a springboard for a thorough analysis of country superstar Miranda Lambert’s hit song from 2010 ‘The House That Built Me’, and the defiantly authentic discography th ... Show More
Yesterday
Fountains of Wayne — “Stacy’s Mom”
A song played at every wedding, at every dance, and in every store, “Stacy’s Mom” has cast a great shadow over the rest of the discography of Fountains of Wayne. Today, Rob is here to shine some light on their prolific careers, commemorating the life of legends including the lead ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 21
At The Drive-In — “One Armed Scissor”
For a brief moment in 2000, At the Drive-In were the best live band in the world—then they broke up. This week, Rob tracks how the El Paso post-hardcore outfit burned so bright so quickly with their complex, politically-charged tunes that made for some of the wildest shows in roc ... Show More
1h 38m
Sep 2023
ICYMI: Miranda Lambert Is A Little Bit Classy, A Little Bit Trashy
Clea and Joanna chat with country music super-star Miranda Lambert at her bar and restaurant, Casa Rosa, in Nashville. They talk about Miranda’s new book “Y’all Eat Yet?”, how she goes about writing songs, her love of Airstreams, and why they need to visit Fort Worth. And they ta ... Show More
36m 15s
Apr 2023
Miranda Lambert Is A Little Bit Classy, A Little Bit Trashy
Clea and Joanna chat with country music super-star Miranda Lambert at her bar and restaurant, Casa Rosa, in Nashville. They talk about Miranda’s new book “Y’all Eat Yet?”, how she goes about writing songs, her love of Airstreams, and why they need to visit Fort Worth. Clea and Jo ... Show More
45m 46s
Oct 2022
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: Let’s Discuss
The blockbuster singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album finds her at a crossroads: Will she continue to reckon with her past, or forge another new path forward? Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple P ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2017
Kendrick Lamar's HUMBLE deconstructed w. guest Amber Mark
With Charlie off the grid, Nate sits down with singer/producer Amber Mark to explore the different levels of Kendrick's hit HUMBLE.. Then, they turn to the diverse influences (including house music, Carnatic samples, and autodidactic piano chords) behind Mark's own track "Lose My ... Show More
30m 58s