Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Pushkin IndustriesMusic and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureMusic | |||
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Patrick Watson first came to international attention in 2007 when his album Close to Paradise won the Polaris Music Prize, Canada's most prestigious award for a Canadian album. Over the course of his career, the Montreal-based singer and composer bui... more
There are a few artists we wish could've come on Broken Record, people who were sometimes misunderstood or hassled by the press and would have had the opportunity to be heard. One such artist is George Michael. Since that's unfortunately not a possib... more
Charlie Puth is a meticulous songwriter whose knowledge of pop music runs deeper than your average chart topper. Charlie, who studied music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music, first gained widespread attention in 2015 with "See Yo... more
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- Patrick Watson
I enjoyed that interview and learnt a few things. Patrick nailed what makes Quebec/ Montreal different from other places. 🫶
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Canada6 days ago - Where’s Rick?
Why do you still have Rick Rubin in the title of the show? He hasn’t been on an episode I’m years.
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United States18 days ago - FKA twig episode
Mr. Richmond do you think people actually go to a Neil Young concert these days hoping to hear “Harvest Moon”?
Apple Podcasts4HulimnUnited Statesa month ago - ai music ads on a music podcast?
Next one I hear, I’ll never listen again. You have to be kidding me. Ads for Ai music mlms. No wonder we’re cooked, even songwriter based podcasts are promoting this garbage
Apple Podcasts2GfhhdbdjdjdbsbUnited States2 months ago - Why?
I listen to Dan Was talk for 30 minutes about how amazing Mick Jagger and the stones are. I already know that. I want to hear about underrated composers and underrated musicians. That’s not why I attended to these podcast to hear someone explain something I already know. The Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger don’t need attention. There are too many underrated musicians that are worth talking about.
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Spotify | #47 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Music |
Spotify | #43 |  United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/Music |
Spotify | #35 |  Australia/Music |
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Broken Record features in-depth conversations with musicians, producers, and cultural voices about the craft, career journeys, and the emotional textures of making music. Across episodes, guests share intimate stories—songwriting habits, influences, creative breakthroughs, and the tension between art and life—often blending personal history with practical insight for fellow artists and music lovers. The show stands out for its thoughtful, unhurried interviews with both legendary icons and rising artists, offering a rare window into the human side of making music and living a life driven by creativity.
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1. Rolling Stone All Access
2. Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
3. Song Exploder
4. One Song
5. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Broken Record launched 8 years ago and published 412 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Broken Record include:
1. Ariel Engle
2. Charlie Puth
3. Chris Robinson
4. Tommy Emmanuel
5. Rodney Crowell
6. Labi Siffre
7. Tim Harford
8. JR Martinez
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