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Jan 9, 2017 • 46min
Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2017
Senior writer Andy Greene interviews some of the Rock and Roll of Fame's 2017 class – Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Yes frontman Jon Anderson, original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen – and debates the future of the institution with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2017 • 48min
Tom Petty on his 2017 tour and his future
Tom Petty discusses his 2017 tour with the Heartbreakers, plans for an expanded Wildflowers release, and his dedication to his radio station. They also explore the success of older artists in the 80s and reflect on Tom Petty's career in the late 80s.

Dec 26, 2016 • 50min
Sebastian Bach's Most Insane '80s Metal Stories
Sebastian Bach shares some of the wildest tales from his new book, from a night on Sunset Strip with Axl and David Lee Roth to waking up in the middle of surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2016 • 47min
Inside "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" – with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. (Plus: Why are Kanye and Trump hanging out?)
How is making a "Star Wars" movie like recording a pop-rock song? Host Brian Hiatt and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy go deep on "Rogue One," and the saga's unlikely influence on musicians. Plus: Andy Greene and Brittany Spanos join the show to discuss what Trump has in common with Kanye – and wonder just who's going to perform at January's inauguration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2016 • 48min
Neil Young on his new album, Trump, Pono and more
Neil Young discusses the future of Crazy Horse, the possibility of a Pono streaming service and his skeptical views on technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2016 • 47min
The 25 Best Albums of 2016
Inside our list of 2016's best albums, from Beyoncé to Paul Simon to Green Day, from Young Thug to Rihanna. Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan break down the list and discuss the year's musical trends with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2016 • 48min
Alicia Keys on sex, love and her new album – plus "Hamilton" vs. Pence and more
Alicia Keys talks about making her raw, political new album Here, and reflects on the 15th anniversary of her debut, Songs in A Minor. Plus: Host Brian Hiatt and associate editor Andy Greene debate the "Hamilton" cast's confrontation with VP-elect Mike Pence, and discuss Kanye West's tour cancellation and hospitalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2016 • 47min
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on their new album, their future and much more
An in-depth conversation with the Rolling Stones about returning to the blues, the state of rock, their renewed partnership and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2016 • 45min
The Life and Music of Leonard Cohen
He was a poet, a singer/songwriter, a monk, a septuagenarian arena headliner and much more: We tell the amazing life story of Leonard Cohen. Also: How will music change in the face of a Trump presidency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2016 • 47min
Tegan and Sara on Springsteen, Taylor Swift and more. Plus: Senator Tim Kaine goes deep on his fave music!
Tegan and Sara join us live to discuss their turn to pop, their future musical plans, and much more. And in an exclusive interview, Senator Tim Kaine talks about the Replacements and his other favorite bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices