This week, Rob takes a trip down memory lane, a.k.a. 2000s Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Now that we are in the dark ages of social media and virality, there is a set-in-stone Mount Rushmore of late-night TV band performances, including the high-energy TV On The Radio debut of “Wolf Like Me.” Rob discusses how TV On The Radio was affected by post-9/11 New York, gi ... Show More
Mar 25
The White Stripes — “Seven Nation Army”
You’ve heard the song a million times, and you can sing along with the crowd when it comes on. But come trivia, would you be able to name the artist and song title? Today, Rob is going to drill every jock jam into your head, leading up to the iconic opening eight bars of “Seven N ... Show More
1h 48m
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
Apr 2025
Kelly Clarkson: Red Flags, Divorce & Starting Over (Best Of)
In this deeply personal conversation, Kelly Clarkson – beloved artist, truth teller, and goddamn cheetah – joins us to discuss:
How Untamed gave her the clarity and courage to divorce;
Why she stayed for as long as she did;
The lowest point of her life;
What broke her hea ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2024
Daughtry: More Than An Idol
Chris Daughtry makes his TIJ debut to talk about Daughtry’s Fall tour with Staind and Breaking Benjamin! He explains how this triple threat bill came together, what life is like on the road now, how he puts together a setlist, and what he does to take care of his voice! He also t ... Show More
57m 36s
Sep 2019
"Like a Prayer" by Madonna
<p>Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone... except for everyone listening to this episode, because we're traveling together through doubt and deliverance with Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Kirk takes a look at the high-contrast drama of the megastar's 1989 megahit, with its c ... Show More
44m 50s
Apr 2025
Eddie Benjamin: Truth, Fear, Working with Willow, Bieber, and Shawn Mende
<p>Wildly talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eddie Benjamin is a solo artist in his own right — check out his latest single ‘MANIAC’ and his 2023 EP ‘Weatherman’ — but he’s also working behind the scenes (and sometimes on stage, in the case of Shawn Mendes) with everyo ... Show More
1h 19m