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What songs tell your life story?
We ask this question of some of the world’s most fascinating people. Through seven songs, guests reveal the milestones—and the music—that have shaped their lives.
Recent Episodes
July 22, 2025
Best-selling author Jason Reynolds writes the Y.A. books he never had
Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and 2024 MacArthur Fellow who writes books for young people – but he didn’t finish a book until he was 17. Instead, Jason found his literary voice in the rap lyrics pri...
July 8, 2025
The music, movie stars and murder trial that shaped actor Griffin Dunne
Griffin Dunne was a Hollywood insider long before he became the successful actor he is today – in fact, he might not have survived childhood if Sean Connery hadn’t pulled him from the bottom of a pool. But Griffin’s story, ca...
June 24, 2025
Joan Osborne got famous for 'One of Us' — but finding her own voice took decades
If you’ve ever wondered, “What if God was one of us?” you probably have Joan Osborne to thank. But you might not realize that Osborne didn’t actually write her chart-topping hit. In this episode, the singer-songwriter traces ...
June 10, 2025
Death, Sex, Money – and music: The mixtape to podcaster Anna Sale’s life
As the creator and host of “Death, Sex & Money" – the hit podcast about "the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more” – Anna Sale has tackled her fair share of tough questions. In this episode, Anna shares the...
May 27, 2025
W. Kamau Bell on fighting white supremacy — but keeping it funny
W. Kamau Bell has made a career out of asking uncomfortable questions about race in America – both as a standup comedian and in his award-winning CNN series, United Shades of America. In this episode, Kamau shares the soundtr...
May 13, 2025
The White Lotus’ Natasha Rothwell on the 'angsty' music that shaped her
Long before Natasha Rothwell started stealing scenes as Belinda on The White Lotus or Kelli on Insecure , she was a self-described people-pleaser and peacemaker (yes, she’s a Libra). In this episode, Natasha reveals how creat...