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 | 440 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicSociety & Culture | |||
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- New Pornographers
Bruce Headlam is one of the great interviewers of musicians which is on display on his interview with the New Pornographers and all his other work including his recent interview of Patrick Watson. Who else would bring up a James Joyce short story.
Apple Podcasts5where the hell is bill?
Canada2 months ago - More interviews with W.Kamau Bell please!
That interview with Daveed from Blindspotting etc. was top notch stuff! Really enjoyed Feist’s interview as well.
Apple Podcasts5OiseaublueCanada3 months ago - Broken records
MusicNew said that while it would take the company some time before just a few days before making revisions of a proposed merger agreement for its existing business line and a plan that will make a big impact for both companies and its customers and new businesses that would help them grow the company out there is still much work that could go ahead in a year to be put to rest over time for new customers and the future plans to emerge as well in terms to market the future of their business as ... more
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United States6 months ago - Best Music Podcast. But one criticism
I love Broken Record. I find it so insightful. I learn so much from my favorite artists, it really is a gift.
I just played the bonus episode, George Michael - Beyond the Controversy, and thought it missed the mark.
It glossed over George's music, and betraying the episode title, it dwells too much on the controversial, and iconography bits.
"Listen Without Prejudice" isn't mentioned at all, and to to many, this was a major album of the era. While the first album had the sales, this seco... more
Apple Podcasts5Doug whyUnited States6 months ago - Bruce Headlam face palm
Bruce, stop dropping scale terminology every 5 minutes. Audience doesn’t know what you’re referring to (mixolydian) and you’re not impressing someone like Richard Thompson. You don’t know what you’re talking about half the time. Was embarrassed for you in that interview.
Apple Podcasts2bcsquestUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United States/Music |
Spotify | #47 |  United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Canada/Music |
Spotify | #42 |  Australia/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | Australia/Music |
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What is Broken Record about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on deep-dive conversations with artists and creators about the craft, storytelling, and business of making music. Episodes routinely explore how musicians balance artistic integrity with branding, collaboration across genres, and the evolving landscape of the industry—from studio tactics and production choices to touring realities and leadership within creative communities. A standout through-line is the way guests illuminate both technical discipline (drumming, arrangement, songwriting) and personal philosophy (process, mentorship, resilience), often weaving in vivid anecdotes from their careers. Listeners get thoughtful, character-first looks at creative decision-making, with a strong emphasis on cross-genre dialogue and ... more
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Recent guests on Broken Record include:
1. Elvis Costello
2. Lee Ranaldo
3. Brandon Flowers
4. David Porter
5. Travis Barker
6. Daniel Kessler
7. Brittany Howard
8. Skiz Fernando
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