Popular Music

Here are some popular podcasts focused on music:

1. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

   • Host: Andrew Hickey
   • Description: This podcast narrates the history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, through five hundred songs that shaped the genre.

2. Broken Record

   • Hosts: Justin Richmond, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, Rick Rubin
   • Description: This show delves into the world of music, featuring deep conversations with songwriters, producers, and performers. Notable guests include Neil Young, Missy Elliott, and Patti Smith.

3. Tetragrammaton

   • Host: Rick Rubin
   • Description: This series covers a wide range of topics including music, creativity, health, and more, with diverse guests like Nick Cave and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

4. This American Life

   • Host: Ira Glass
   • Description: This weekly podcast tells true stories that capture the essence of life in the present, featuring personal and newsy stories with a cinematic flair.

5. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

   • Host: Rachel Feltman
   • Description: Produced by Popular Science, this podcast shares fun and weird science and tech facts encountered during their reporting.

These podcasts offer a blend of deep dives into music history, artist interviews, and broader cultural conversations centered around music.