
Welcome to Alchemy! This is a show about the craft and mystery of the creative process. It’s for anyone who’s ever been saved by a song, lost in a book, or enlightened by a painting. I’ve spent decades as a journalist interviewing artists in all creative disciplines. Alchemy is a new home for these conversations. Follow us. And be inspired.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicSociety & Culture | |||

On this week’s episode, we’re catching up with an old friend. Ben Schwartz is on tour with his improv show “Ben Schwartz and Friends.” He’s voicing Sonic in the upcoming fourth film in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series. And he’s just completed a passio... more
Our guest this episode, Nile Rodgers, has left an indelible mark on American music, as a guitarist, producer, and leader of the band Chic. Nile was just named one of the “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters” by the New York Times. He co-wrote the... more
Tom Morello is one of the great guitarists of our time, known for his epic albums with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. We talk about his many collaborations, with Chris Cornell, Bruce Springsteen, and now his 15-year-old son, Roman, on Tom's... more
Our guest this episode, Sam Smith, is one of the most popular singers in the world. Sam's music has more than 57 billion streams. We first met in 2014 in Sam's hometown in England, when their debut album was just blowing up. Now, a dozen years later,... more
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Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations with leading musicians and artists about the craft behind their work, the evolution of their creative processes, and how personal experiences shape art. Across episodes, guests range from guitar-driven rock and indie acts to pop divas, with topics often circling songwriting, collaboration, live performance, identity, and activism. The show tends to blend intimate storytelling with practical insights for artists and industry professionals, including riffs on writing rooms, touring realities, and balancing artistry with public life. A standout element is the candid, therapeutic tone that invites guests to reveal the emotional and historical forces behind their best work, making it attractive to cr... more
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Recent guests on Alchemy include:
1. Ben Schwartz
2. Nile Rodgers
3. Tom Morello
4. Sam Smith
5. Sara Bareilles
6. Brittany Howard
7. Andrew Hozier-Byrne
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