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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.
Episodes
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRevisiting: RAYE
To close out the year we’ve been revisiting some favorite conversations from over the years. We started a couple of weeks ago with Patti Smith and…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRhiannon Giddens
For more than 20 years, Rhiannon Giddens has explored the musical traditions that shaped American culture, often bringing overlooked Black musicians and their…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRevisiting: Raphael Saadiq
Today we’re revisiting a conversation with R&B great Raphael Saadiq. Since this conversation aired, Raphael’s brother and bandmate in trio Tony!…
- Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Grace Cummings
Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings has one of those voices that’s hard to forget. It’s raw, powerful and deeply expressive, capable of…
- Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Revisiting: Patti Smith
Broken Record re-wind: Today we’re throwing it back to a conversation Malcolm Gladwell had with the one and only Patti Smith. Patti is the consummate…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSusanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer and guitarist of the Bangles, the Los Angeles band behind hits like “Manic Monday,&rdquo…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondThe American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic | Malcolm Gladwell's New Audiobook
The United States has far more homicides than any of its peers around the world. Why? In his new audiobook book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondElvis Costello
Elvis Costello seemed to arrive fully formed with his 1977 debut, My Aim Is True. The look, the voice, the wordplay and the attitude were already there, along…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondSonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo
Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo helped transform the possibilities of the electric guitar at a time when its role in rock music could seem well established. He…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBrandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers’ new album, Thrasher, is a beautifully written ode to the Southwest where he grew up. It’s a deeply personal record, shining a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondTom Morello
Tom Morello arrived in Los Angeles from Libertyville, Illinois, in the mid-1980s with a Harvard political science degree in his pocket and a guitar slung…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDavid Porter
David Porter's story goes well beyond writing songs and releasing albums for Stax Records. His recent memoir, The Soul Man, tells how he and his partner Isaac…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondTravis Barker
Travis Barker grew up in Fontana, California, and was gifted his first drum kit at the age of four from his mother, who made him promise before she died that…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondInterpol's Daniel Kessler
Daniel Kessler grew up between London, Paris, and Washington, D.C., listening to his older brother’s early UK rock records. He picked up guitar as a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondAlabama Shakes' Brittany Howard
Brittany Howard has never been the type to do things quietly. Whether it was fronting Alabama Shakes with a voice that could fill a room and level it in the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondWu-Tang v. Shaolin | From Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
In Revisionist History's new season The Staten Island Problem, senior producer Ben Naddaff-Hafrey investigates the story of what was, at the time, the biggest…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondHarvey Mason Jr.
Harvey Mason Jr. grew up steeped in music. His father, Harvey Mason Sr., was half of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters rhythm section and played on countless…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDaveed Diggs on the Need for Artistic Expression | From Who's With Me? with W. Kamau Bell
My friend W. Kamau Bell has a new show out, Who's With Me?. Known for having conversations about the issues that divide, enrage, and confuse us, Kamau sits…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMelissa Auf der Maur
Melissa Auf der Maur came of age in Montreal's bohemian art scene in the '80s and early '90s, at the very moment that alternative rock was becoming the…
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Rewind: Johnny Marr
Today we're revisiting a conversation with acclaimed British guitarist Johny Marr. Marr started playing guitar as a young teenager growing up in Manchester…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJoe Jackson
Joe Jackson showed up in the late '70s UK New Wave scene, all nervous energy and biting wit, with hits like "Is She Really Going Out with Him?" putting him in…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRadiohead’s Ed O’Brien
Ed O'Brien has spent decades crafting some of the most textured, expansive guitar in modern rock. From the fragmented beauty of Kid A and Amnesiac to the…
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Earth, Wind & Fire
Just before the premiere of Earth, Wind & Fire's new Questlove-directed documentary , the three OGs of the group stopped by Broken Record: vocalist Phillip…
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The New Pornographers
The New Pornographers have never been easy to pin down. Since forming in Vancouver in the late ’90s, the band became one of the defining acts of the…
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Mopreme Shakur
Mopreme Shakur is 2Pac's half-brother, a rapper, filmmaker, and record producer living at the intersection of revolutionary politics and hip-hop. He's one of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondHardy
Before Hardy was known as the breakout artist who pushed country music into hard rock territory, he was a self-proclaimed redneck from Philadelphia…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondFrom Robert Margouleff | Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music
Recently, we had visionary music producer Robert Margouleff on the show and today we're sharing an excerpt from his new audiobook, Shaping Sounds: Stevie…
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Robert Margouleff and Mark Mothersbaugh
Robert Margouleff is one of the most quietly consequential figures in modern music — a sonic architect who helped build some of the most innovative and…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMaya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson - Live from SXSW
Maya Hawke first became known to wide audiences as an actress — especially through her work in Stranger Things — but she's been quietly building a…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondWhy Would I Do That to Jennifer Lopez? | Revisionist History
In the latest season of Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell is looking at the origins and consequences of mistakes—why we make them, the context in…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBruce Hornsby
The magic of Bruce Hornsby isn't just that he's one of American music's great piano stylists — or that he wrote one of the most unlikely pop hits of the…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDave Grohl
The magic of Dave Grohl isn't just that he's one of rock music's great raconteurs, or one of its greatest drummers and frontmen of the last thirty-plus years…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondWyclef Jean - Live from On Air Fest
Wyclef Jean may just be the most wide-ranging rapper, producer, performer, and composer of his time. As the lead producer and MC of The Fugees, he helped craft…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJessie Ware
Jessie Ware has always moved between worlds. She's a British soul singer who spent the early part of her career making intimate, understated records. Then, in…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondPatrick Watson
Patrick Watson first came to international attention in 2007 when his album Close to Paradise won the Polaris Music Prize, Canada's most prestigious award for…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondCharlie Puth
Charlie Puth is a meticulous songwriter whose knowledge of pop music runs deeper than your average chart topper. Charlie, who studied music production and…
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Rewind: Chris Robinson
The Black Crowes are one of the great rock bands of the last 30 years, and now they're finally getting their flowers: a 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondTommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel is an Australian guitarist who has spent over six decades mastering the art of fingerstyle acoustic guitar. He's now widely regarded as one of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondRodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell has been a fixture in Nashville's songwriting community for over 50 years. Born in Houston in 1950, he was influenced early on by songwriters…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondFKA twigs
FKA twigs has spent over a decade redefining the boundaries of pop music through her innovative blend of electronic production, experimental R&B, and striking…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondBen Bridwell (Band of Horses)
Ben Bridwell has led Band of Horses for over two decades. He describes the band's sound as "y'all-ternative," a genre that tips its hat to Southern rock's deep…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondGrant-Lee Phillips
Grant-Lee Phillips first made his name in the ‘90s as the frontman of Grant Lee Buffalo, a critically acclaimed band that released four albums and toured…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondPeaches
Peaches has spent more than two decades pushing boundaries in electronic music and performance art, inspiring the look and sound of edgy pop artists like Lady…
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Jacob Collier
Jacob Collier has built a remarkable career as a multi-instrumentalist and arranger known for his complex harmonic approach and collaborative spirit. He first…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDon Was
Don Was has had a remarkable career moving between different corners of the music world. In the 1980s, he fronted the eclectic band Was (Not Was), mixing funk…
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Patty Griffin
When Patty Griffin released Crown of Roses earlier this year, she delivered something both timeless and urgent. It’s an album that draws on gospel, folk…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJoe Henry and Mike Reid
Joe Henry and Mike Reid brought two distinct but complementary legacies to Life & Times, their new collaborative album. Joe is a celebrated producer and…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondLabi Siffre
Since getting his start in the late ‘60s, Labi Siffre has had an unflinching commitment to writing exactly what he feels. The result was a debut album…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondChicago
When Chicago released their debut album in 1969, they blended brass, jazz sophistication, and rock power into something completely their own. By 1975, when…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJustin Richmond on You'll Hear It: "Still Crazy After All These Years" — Paul Simon
Justin joined You'll Hear It's Adam Maness and Peter Martin to talk Still Crazy After All These Years. Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album was born out of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDrew Holcomb (Live from NYC's Cherry Lane Theatre)
In July, Malcolm Gladwell taped a live episode of Broken Record at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. It was a wonderful night of conversation and…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondS.G. Goodman
When S.G. Goodman released her debut album, Old Time Feeling, in 2020, critics hailed it as a stunning introduction to a bold new voice in Americana…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondHeavyweight Presents: The Messenger
We’re excited to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Heavyweight, a new addition to the Pushkin slate of shows. Heavyweight, hosted by…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJoe Boyd
Joe Boyd has spent more than six decades as a producer, label executive, and writer whose influence extends far beyond the studio. From producing Nick Drake's…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJensen McRae
Jensen McRae writes songs that cut straight to the bone—intimate, unflinching examinations of identity, relationships, and the complexities of coming of…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondDavid Gilmour
David Gilmour is one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Since joining Pink Floyd in 1967, his songwriting, vocals, and distinctive guitar tone…
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The 500 Presents: Jeff Daniels
We're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you'll enjoy, The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers. Adam counts down Rolling Stone's 500 greatest albums of all…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondJohn Oates
John Oates—one half of Hall & Oates, one of the best-selling duos in pop history—is going back to his roots with his new self-titled solo album…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondChino Moreno
Chino Moreno is the lead singer of Deftones, the Sacramento band experiencing a resurgence as a new generation discovers their ’90s hits on social media…
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondMiguel
Miguel, the Grammy-winning alt-R&B pioneer is back with a new album, Caos—his first full-length in eight years. It’s the latest step in a career…