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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.

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Taylor Swift's 'Midnights': The Ultimate Breakdown
We dive very, very deep on every aspect of every track on 'Midnights,' including the seven bonus tracks
107 min
127
The Return of Blink-182: UFOs, A Plane Crash, a...
We discuss the one-of-a-kind story of Blink-182, including their just-announced reunion with Tom DeLonge and their new single
42 min
128
Charlie Puth: The Rolling Stone Interview
Puth reveals songwriting secrets behind new album 'Charlie,' and discusses getting (allegedly) ghosted by Ellen's label, being pranked by Bieber, and much more
51 min
129
Roger Waters: A Contentious Political Discussion
In an explosive, wide-ranging interview, the Pink Floyd co-founder discusses his controversial views on Ukraine — and Russia, and Wikileaks, and Israel, and so much more.
91 min
130
The Rise of 'Munch'/A New Look at Pearl Jam/Re...
In a packed episode, we examine how 'Munch (Feelin' U) became the song of the summer, discuss a new book on Pearl Jam, an look back at Coolio's career,
76 min
131
How Harry Styles Made 'Harry's House' - Kid Har...
Producer/songwriter Kid Harpoon goes deep on the making of Harry Styles' 'Harry's House,' Maggie Rogers' 'Surrender,' and much more
72 min
132
Björk “Sonic Symbolism” Podcast
Join Björk in conversations with collaborators about her sound experiences. In the podcast you’ll learn about the moods, timbres, and tempos that vibrate through each album.
2 min
133
Mariah Carey Tells All! Untold 'Butterfly' Tale...
In a very special episode, Mariah Carey joins host Brian Hiatt for an epic interview to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Butterfly'
105 min
134
Fall Out Boy Confidential: Joe Trohman on His R...
Fall Out Boy co-founder and lead guitarist Joe Trohman tells all about his life in the band and much more
71 min
135
Inside David Bowie's Final Years – Plus, Nile R...
We look back at how David Bowie made some of his greatest work just before his death - and Nile Rodgers tells the stories behind 'Let's Dance'
45 min
136
The Worst Songs of all Time
From "Blurred Lines" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch," we look at some of the worst songs ever - but can you really discuss "worst songs" in 2022, when the canon is in a constant state of reevaluation?
54 min
137
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and ...
Producer Hit-Boy on making "Thique" and much more – plus, a deep dive on the many 'Renaissance'-related controversies
48 min
138
How Joni Mitchell Became a Millennial and Gen-Z...
Cameron Crowe discusses his legendary 1979 Mitchell interview; guitarist Larry Carlton talks about recording with Mitchell, and much more
54 min
139
Beyoncé's Studio Secrets: Inside the Making of ...
Legendary producers Rodney Jerkins and Scott Storch share behind-the-scenes tales of classic Beyoncé hits
43 min
140
The State of Justin Bieber's Career, Best Indie...
The best indie albums of the year so far. Plus: a look at the state of Justin Bieber's career – and Wolfgang Van Halen speaks out
51 min
141
Best Pop of 2022 So Far – and the Metal Side of...
A look at the heavy-metal influences of "Stranger Things," and from the Weeknd to Bad Bunny to Sky Ferreira, the best pop of 2022 so far 
49 min
142
Phoebe Bridgers Looks Back on Making 'Punisher....
Phoebe Bridgers goes song-by-song on 'Punisher' and more
35 min
143
Did Elvis Steal From Big Mama Thornton? The Rea...
Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller joins us to explain how he and Jerry Leiber wrote "Hound Dog" – and what happened next
50 min
144
Drake, Beyoncé, and the Dance-Music Vibe Shift....
Drake and Beyoncé's house-influenced new releases want to make you dance; we dive deep on them
48 min
145
The Confessions of Megan Thee Stallion – and Ka...
We explore how "Stranger Things" revived Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill,' and go inside the reporting of Megan Thee Stallion's new Rolling Stone cover story
42 min
146
Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols' Real Story
With Hulu's 'Pistol' introducing the band to new generations, Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones looks back
44 min
147
Inside the World of Blackpink
We go inside the reporting of Rolling Stone's new cover stories on the world's biggest girl group
27 min
148
Harry Styles' "Harry's House": The Ultimate Bre...
We go track by track through Harry Styles' new album, "Harry's House"
46 min
149
The Triumphs and Controversies of Kendrick Lama...
Kendrick Lamar is tearing apart his own image – and everyone's confused
47 min
150
Ben Fong-Torres on Backstage Secrets of the 1970s
Writer Ben-Fong Torres, star of a new Netflix documentary, looks back at his groundbreaking Rolling Stone work
41 min