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Apr 5, 2023 • 50min

The Genius of Boygenius: How Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus Are Saving Rock

We tell the story behind rock's most exciting supergroup — Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers — with a track-by-track look at their acclaimed new album. Angie Martoccio, who wrote Rolling Stone's cover story on the band, joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2023 • 56min

American Woman: Lana Del Rey's Wild Journey

We dive into Lana Del Rey's new album, 'Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' — along with her whole discography and the controversies along the way, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2023 • 49min

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Ultimate Breakdown of Opening Night and Beyond

We dive deep on The Eras Tour, from song choices to staging to guesses at surprises to come and more. Waiss Aramesh, who covered opening night for Rolling Stone, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 13min

'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, Highs, and Lows,

We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 2min

More Terrible Albums by Great Artists

They discuss terrible albums by great artists including Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth' and Cheap Trick's 'The Doctor'. The band's decision to continue without their lead singer is criticized. Elton John's 'Leather Jackets' and Van Morrison's 'Latest Record Project, Volume One' are considered terrible albums. John Stamos' role with the Beach Boys and a disappointing album by Creedon's Clearwater Revival are mentioned. They critique the songwriting of two terrible albums by great artists and highlight Kanye West's controversial album 'Ye'.
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Mar 9, 2023 • 6min

Introducing: Back Issue

This week we’re introducing something special: Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios.Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue reminisces on moments in pop culture’s past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. Host Josh Gwynn has invited some very special guest co-hosts to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture. We start out with not just another hair story but a conversation about the gendered politics of specific hairstyles as Josh sets out on a mission to get a silk press. We’ll also reflect on iconic award speeches, explore what our brains do on gossip, break down the backstories of Degrassi and Cheetah Girls, decide if Josh should become the next Black ex-pat, and discuss which multi-hyphenate performers are deserving of their flowers.Listen and follow Back Issue wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 5min

Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists

From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists, with the list's author, Andy Greene, joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 2min

Rihanna's Halftime Show: Classic or Low-Energy? Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Defends the Grammys

We look at criticism and praise for Rihanna's long-awaited performance comeback, with Mankaprr Conteh and Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responds to our Grammy critiques from last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2023 • 41min

Why Can't Beyoncé Win Album of the Year? Breaking Down the 2023 Grammys

We discuss Grammy voters' repeated Beyoncé snubs, and break down the highs and lows of the 2023 Grammys, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 2min

The Wildest Left-Turn Albums Ever, From Lil Yachty to Queen to Taylor Swift

Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' isn't the first album to stun fans – we look back at the history of artists taking wild left turns, from Queen getting funky with 'Hot Space' to Taylor Swift shape-shifting on '1989' and much, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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