Oct 8

Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far

Rolling Stone just named "Get Ur Freak On" the greatest song of the 21st century so far — and Missy Elliott herself joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about its creation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23m 6s

Oct 8

NASHVILLE NOW: Lainey Wilson's Long Winding Road to Superstardom

Buckle up! This week country powerhouse Lainey Wilson joins us fresh off the deluxe release of her album Whirlwind – and in the middle of her global tour. From becoming the first woman to host the CMA Awards solo since Reba McEntire in 1991 to headlining Stagecoach next year, Lai ... Show More

50m 50s

Oct 7

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl': The Ultimate Breakdown

We dive into Taylor Swift's new album, as always, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 16m

Aug 2021

Thom Yorke and Michael Stipe - Summer Staff Picks

Two of the most popular shows from the Here’s The Thing archives are Alec’s conversations with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe. These are fascinating, ground-breaking artists who influenced each other. Thom Yorke started Radiohead in 1985 when he was just a tee ... Show More

1h 3m

Jun 2023

Foo Fighters Rock Through the Pain Once Again

Jeremy Larson swaps Foo Fighters memories with Senior Writer Marc Hogan and Associate News Director Evan Misker as they discuss the healing power of the arena rock legends’ 11th album, But Here We Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

32m 40s

Jun 2017

Episode 17: How Radiohead Made Computers OK

Radiohead's landmark record 'OK Computer' is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so we're marking the occasion with a special episode of the THUMP Podcast. Our host Emilie Friedlander is joined by Associate Editor Ezra Marcus and Managing Editor Colin Joyce to discuss how ... Show More

37m 7s

Aug 2022

Rage Against the Machine, Roaring On

A conversation about the band’s return, its evolving message and the nature of comeback tours. Guests: Rolling Stone's Andy Greene and the writer and "Summer of Soul" producer Joseph Patel.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop c ... Show More

46m 19s

Sep 2023

S11E1 - Radiohead: In Rainbows

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows begins with a sweeping biography of the band, from their origins in Oxford, England to their historic run of landmark albums like The Bends, OK Computer, and Kid A. Support Dissect by leaving a review or sharing this episode o ... Show More

51m 24s

Nov 2023

S11E8 - Reckoner by Radiohead

Our season long dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows continues with an analysis of "Reckoner" - the song Thom Yorke described as the thematic center of the album, the point that everything leads to and then recedes from. We'll dissect just exactly what he means by that as well a ... Show More

59m 24s

Aug 2023

The Hollow Spectacle of Travis Scott’s Utopia

Jeremy D. Larson, Alphonse Pierre, and Ryan Dombal break down the many reasons why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

35m 50s

Aug 2023

“Merchandise”—Fugazi

Rob blends his memories of watching Pee-wee Herman with flash backs of his punk rock era while praising Fugazi and their 1990 alternative rock head banger, “Merchandise.” Later he is joined by Touché Amoré singer and host of ‘The First Ever Podcast’ Jeremy Bolm to discuss how int ... Show More

1h 32m

Nov 2023

S11E10 - Jigsaw Falling Into Place by Radiohead

We continue our dissection of Radiohead's In Rainbows with its penultimate track "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" - a song about looking for romantic connection at a bar. Among the many things discussed is the song's odd guitar tuning, chiastic structure, and a potentially very ominou ... Show More

42m 12s

Radiohead: The Making of OK Computer