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The Track Star Podcast
The internet’s favorite music show, now in podcast form! Each episode explores a theme through a playlist of songs, taking listeners on a deep dive into a specific artist, genre, or era of music through the perspectives of musicians, historians, journalists and fans. Also available in video on YouTube! Hosted by Jack Coyne.
Episodes
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The Timeless Genius of John Prine | Fiona Prine & Kurt Vile
In honor of what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday, Fiona Prine and Kurt Vile join Jack on the Track Star Podcast to celebrate the life, music, and…
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Testing Beck's Music Knowledge
Beck joins Jack on Track Star, putting his encyclopedic music knowledge to the test. From the influential sounds of The Velvet Underground to the pioneering…
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Fela Kuti's Son Unpacks His Father's Legacy
Seun Kuti joins Jack on the Track Star Podcast for a special episode celebrating the life and legacy of his father, Fela Kuti. As Fela’s youngest son and the…
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Testing Parker Posey's Music Knowledge
Parker Posey joins Jack on Track Star to talk about her life in music, the songs that have stayed with her, and the artists who have inspired her along the…
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Testing Daddy Yankee's Music Knowledge
Daddy Yankee joins Jack on Track Star to talk about his life in music and the career that helped bring reggaeton to a global audience. From his early days in…
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Listening to Ella Fitzgerald with those Who Played Alongside Her
Jack is joined by John Clayton, Ekep Nkwelle, and Janis Siegel for a special episode of the Track Star Podcast exploring the history of women in jazz and…
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Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge
Elvis Costello and Jack hit the street to put his music knowledge to the test on today's episode of Track Star. From the early rock and roll of Little Richard…
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Testing Tom Morello's Music Knowledge
Tom Morello joins Jack on Track Star for a conversation about his life in music, the artists who shaped his sound, and the power of music to inspire change…
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Jon Batiste Returns for a Deep Dive on Jazz Legends
Jon Batiste is back on the Track Star Podcast, this time joining Jack in the "band room" to pick up right where they left off. They dive deeper into the…
The Track Star PodcastTesting LL Cool J's Music Knowledge
LL Cool J joins Jack on Track Star to talk about the music he loves and the artists who helped shape his sound. Having made his own mark on hip-hop, LL…
The Track Star PodcastIs Gen Z the Best Music Generation?
Ahead of Breakaway Carolina, Jack sits down with Sean and Alex, two local Gen Z music fans, at Applebee’s in Charlotte for a special episode of the Track Star…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Daniel Kaluuya's Music Knowledge
Daniel Kaluuya joins Jack on Track Star to put his music knowledge to the test, with a playlist spanning American hip-hop, soul, UK garage, grime, and rap…
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Why Paul Simon’s “Graceland” Made Music History
Music historian Ashley Kahn and bassist Bakithi Kumalo join Jack on the Track Star Podcast to explore the music, people, and stories behind Paul Simon’s…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge
Elvis Costello joins Jack on the Track Star Podcast to explore the music that has stayed with him throughout his life. From the sharp pop instincts of Nick…
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Sheryl Crow Teaches Us About Her Top Music Influences
On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are honored to be joined by a once-in-a-generation, 9-time Grammy-winning artist, singer, and performer. Jack…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Queen Latifah's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing the legendary ‘90s rapper/singer Queen Latifah on some hip hop and soul tracks. As a New Jersey native, Queen Latifah has…
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Grandmaster Flash Explains How Rap First Started
On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who pioneered Hip-Hop and DJing as the lead of the legendary group Grandmaster Flash and…
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Ravi Coltrane Teaches Us How to Listen to his Father’s Catalog
This week on the Track Star* Jack is joined by Ravi Coltrane, Grammy nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer, as well as the son of the legendary John…
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Testing this Legendary Punk Journalist’s Music Knowledge
On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by a guest who, in his new book, Resident Punk, shares memories from living with some of punk’s…
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Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Go Head-to-Head | Track Star Versus
Today on Track Star Versus*, Apple TV's MAYDAY stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh go head-to-head in a battle of music knowledge. The pair test their…
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Testing Juanes' Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, Jack chats with legendary Colombian musician and singer-songwriter Juanes. Juanes shows us how his music taste grew alongside him, from…
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Testing Andrew Garfield's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield on funk, soul as well as some vocal jazz. In this episode, Andrew shares how…
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Testing an NYC Librarian's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with…
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Testing Dakota Fanning's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we’re putting Emmy-nominated actress Dakota Fanning’s music knowledge to the test with a mix of Southern classics, childhood favorites…
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Testing Whitmer Thomas’ Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Alabama’s very own Whitmer Thomas on home-state classic hits and punk-driven 2000s tracks. Showcasing his own musical…
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Testing Troye Sivan's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing the iconic Australian pop star Troye Sivan on Y2K euphoria and melancholy R&B classics. Revealing the extent of his own…
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Testing Too $hort's Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing legendary rapper Too $hort on Funk deep-cuts and influential Hip-Hop classics. Revealing the extent of his music…
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Testing Brandon Flowers’ Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, we are joined by Brandon Flowers to talk about some of the songs and artists that have inspired his work, both as a solo artist and…
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Testing Brittany Howard’s Music Knowledge
Brittany Howard, acclaimed solo artist and lead singer of band Alabama Shakes, joins us today on Track Star* to listen to a few classic Funk, Rock, and Doo-Wop…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Travis Barker’s Music Knowledge
Travis Barker, best known for his work as drummer in the band Blink-182, joins us today on Track Star* to listen to some iconic rap, rock, punk, and hardcore…
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Listening to the Genius of Oscar Peterson (ft. Christian McBride & Kelly Peterson)
On today’s episode of the Track Star Podcast, we’re celebrating the centennial of Oscar Peterson with two guests who have helped preserve and carry forward his…
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Testing Questlove's Music Knowledge
Questlove, the multi-dimensional musician, filmmaker, and artist, joins us today on Track Star* to show us his deep and profound appreciation for music, and to…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Warren Haynes’ Music Knowledge
In today’s episode of Track Star* Warren Haynes, best known for his work as a member of the Allman Brothers Band, joins us to listen to some iconic…
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Testing This Punk Legend's Music Knowledge
Lenny Kaye is an icon of the punk rock scene. As a member of the Patti Smith Group, as well as in his work as a solo artist and rock critic, Kaye joins us…
The Track Star PodcastSwamp Dogg Teaches Us About Country and R&B
Today on Track Star* we are joined by legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Swamp Dogg to cover some of the songs that defined his career and discuss the…
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KISS's Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley Unpack the Importance of Songwriting
Today on the Track Star Podcast, we are joined by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS to talk about rock and roll songwriting, the New York City music scene…
The Track Star PodcastThe Governor of Maryland was Built on Hip Hop Influences
This week on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Maryland Governor and Music-Obsessed Wes Moore. In this episode, he sits down with Jack to unpack the…
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Song Exploder’s Host Hrishikesh Hirway Plays Track Star
Today we are joined by Hrishikesh Hirway, musician and host of the hit podcast Song Exploder, to listen to and discuss some of the songs that have influenced…
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David Porter Recounts the Hits He Made At Stax Records
David Porter, one of the key figures behind Stax Records, joins us today on the Track Star Podcast to discuss his role as one of the primary songwriters…
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Testing Jack Johnson's Music Knowledge
Jack Johnson joins Track Star* today to listen to a few songs and chat about the impact they had on his life, personally and professionally, and how those…
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The Perfect Song Challenge ft. Este Haim
Today on the Track Star Podcast, Este Haim joins Jack to talk about a few perfect songs. Este and Jack each brought 3 (ish) songs to the table to discuss what…
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Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge
Johnny Knoxville, the acclaimed stuntman, actor, comedian, and producer known best for his role as co-creator and star of Jackass, joins us today to listen to…
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Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam
Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by legendary Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament to discuss his life and work, and the wide variety of music that inspired it. In…
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Testing John Leguizamo's Latin Music Knowledge
This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks…
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Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices
Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and…
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Testing Glen Hansard’s Music Knowledge
Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by Glen Hansard, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work as a founding member of the band…
The Track Star PodcastA U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music
Today on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for a conversation about everything from touching grass to the pursuit of…
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Questlove Teaches Us How to Listen to Earth, Wind & Fire
This week on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by six-time Grammy-winning drummer and record producer Questlove. The genre-defining drummer and co-founder…
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Andrew Watt Teaches Us How to Produce a Hit Song
This week on the Track Star Podcast, we’re joined by Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician Andrew Watt, one of the defining hitmakers in…
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Testing Death Cab for Cutie's Music Knowledge
On this episode of Track Star*, we're joined by Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie. Known for their thoughtful songwriting and influence on…
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NY Times Critics Unpack Their Controversial Songwriters List
This week on the Track Star Podcast, we’re joined by New York Times music reporters Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli following the publication of the NYT’s…
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Testing Eric André's Music Knowledge
Comedian, actor, and musician Eric André joins Jack for a conversation packed with punk legends, underground hip-hop, and some amazing music stories and…
The Track Star PodcastTesting Taj Mahal's Music Knowledge
This week on the Track Star Podcast, we're joined by blues legend Taj Mahal. He spent over six decades expanding what the blues can be, weaving in Caribbean…
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Testing Shania Twain's Music Knowledge
Today, the always iconic Shania Twain is putting her music knowledge to the test. We met Shania on the streets of New York City and had a great conversation…
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Ziggy Marley Teaches Us How to Listen to Reggae
This week on the Track Star Podcast, Ziggy Marley joins us to talk about his passion for reggae, the musical inspirations that shaped him, and the legacy he…
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Testing Kareem Rahma's Music Knowledge
You may know Kareem Rahma from Subway Takes, Keep The Meter Running, or his band Tiny Gun, but today he joins Jack for a wild conversation full of hilarious…
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Listening to Miles Davis with His Former Bandmates
On today’s episode of the Track Star podcast, we’re celebrating the centennial of Miles Davis with three musicians who share personal connections to the…
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Testing Foo Fighters' Music Knowledge
On this episode of Track Star* we're joined by rock legends Foo Fighters. Known for their anthemic sound and larger-than-life energy, they bring us through…
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LIVE: Track Star Presents The Black Keys
The legendary rock duo The Black Keys blew the roof off our New York studio. These guys have been playing together for over a quarter century, and it shows…
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Testing Elle Fanning's Music Knowledge
Elle Fanning has spent her life on screen, evolving into one of the most versatile and adventurous leads in cinema today. Known for her wide ranging…