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Monday Music Club with Will Anderson

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De La Soul
Music History
Fleetwood Mac
Motown
MP3
Bruce Springsteen
Brian Wilson
Vox Media Podcast Network
Music
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Barry Gordy
Napster
Del Glover
Dark Man
Beach Boys
3 Feet High and Rising
Rumours
Silver Springs
Hip-Hop Sampling
Otis Williams

Monday Music Club is a podcast about the defining moments that have shaped the way we hear the world. Each week, host Will Anderson explores the stories behind iconic songs, legendary artists, and the creative forces that have transformed music and culture. Whether you’re obsessed with music history, fascinated by the craft of songwriting, or simply looking to hear your favorite songs in a new way... more

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How did De La Soul change the sound of hip-hop? Could three MCs from Long Island challenge the genre’s conventions and redefine what rap could be? And could their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, become one of hip-hop’s most influential records? ... more

Could Bruce Springsteen save rock ’n’ roll? Was he the next Bob Dylan? And was Born to Run the ultimate rock album? Maybe. Maybe not. But for Bruce Springsteen, it was a make-or-break moment and possibly his last shot at success.

On this episode of ... more

In their own very different ways, Les Paul and Leo Fender revolutionized the sound, design, and possibilities of the electric guitar and their paths would lead to influence and riches beyond what either could have imagined.

But how much of the story... more

Before Spotify, Apple Music, and endless playlists, there was the MP3, and one mysterious music leaker who helped expose just how radically digital technology was about to change the music business. Will Anderson takes us back to the late ’90s and ea... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus J. Moore
Curator, professor, music journalist and author
Episode: How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop
Peter Ames Carlin
Author of Tonight in Jungleland, The Making of Born to Run
Author
Episode: The Making of Born to Run
Cory Wong
Artist, producer, and guitarist
Independent musician and educator in guitar
Episode: Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar
Jason Frank
Writer from Vulture
Vulture
Episode: The Day Music Went Digital
David Leaf
Author of Smile, The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson and God Only Knows
Author / Historian
Episode: The Genius Behind the Beach Boys
Nate Sloan
Host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop / USC Thornton School of Music (Professor)
Episode: Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"
Charlie Harding
Host of Switched on Pop
Switched on Pop / NYU / Berkeley College of Music (Educator)
Episode: Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"
Otis Williams
Legendary founding member of The Temptations
The Temptations
Episode: Inside Hitsville, USA: The Story of Early Motown
Mark Blake
Author of Dreams, The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac; chronicler of the band
Author and Fleetwood Mac biographer
Episode: Silver Springs, Stevie Nicks, and the Story of Fleetwood Mac

Host

Will Anderson
Host of the show, focused on music history, iconic songs, and influential recording sessions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • It’s ok if you know nothing about music

    Disappointing and dismissive. Fairly sloppy, no major revelations that haven’t been shared for debates, riddled with lots of sloppy incorrect info.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cynlo76
    United States2 months ago
  • Episode 2

    Loved the episode on Fleetwood Mac! It was really cool learning so much more about all the drama behind the band, but also didn’t know how much happened with Silver Spring before it was finally released!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Bagels
    United States2 months ago
  • Music podcast with no podcast

    Can't be talking about specific songs in a podcast without actually PLAYING the songs. Thumbs down to that

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gogogopaddy
    Canada2 months ago
  • The Deep Dive of Podcasts

    This is one incredible podcast. So many behind-the-scenes stories and sound bites. Makes you look forward to Monday, Monday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RadioBoy Larry
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolutely LOVE it… but…

    Maybe you should have some sort of editor to fact check your work. I’m SURE it was just misspoken, but you mentioned in the Rosetta Tharpe episode that Irvin and Israel Feld had record stores in Baltimore, TENNESSEE. They were from Hagerstown, MARYLAND. So having record stores in a teeny tiny crossroads in Tennessee seems unlikely. You also called Blind Faith ‘BAD Faith’. So minor… but enough to raise flags. Looking forward to your massive success!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gooofpronanaspendradilly
    United States2 months ago

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Guests with strong expertise add credibility and fresh perspectives.
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#45
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#8
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#9
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#42
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#44
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop
Q: What made them different?
Moore says the Native Tongues artists wanted to make uplifting, thoughtful hip-hop, showing that the music could be reflective and celebratory as well as fun.
How De La Soul Changed Hip-Hop
Q: What was it like at that time with so many groups and albums that would become classics all happening at once?
Moore describes hip-hop as a creative groundswell, with groups across New York developing distinct styles that collectively helped the culture snowball.
Les Paul vs. Fender: The Men Who Changed the Electric Guitar
Q: Who were the two central figures behind the electric guitar's evolution?
Leo Fender and Les Paul were the main innovators, each pushing solid-body designs that solved feedback problems and created mass-market appeal, while also inspiring a wider circle of designers and players including Bigsby and Buddy Holly.
The Making of Born to Run
Q: What factors most influenced the direction of Born to Run during its production?
According to the guest, Bruce's relentless drive, combined with strategic mentorship from John Landau, the shift to a more rock-oriented sound, and the addition of the E Street Band, were the core forces shaping the album.
Why You Should Love Modern Pop Music with Nate and Charlie of "Switched on Pop"
Q: Can you guys tell me a little bit about each of your backgrounds?
Nate and Charlie describe their paths from college and San Francisco, through academia and songwriting, to co-founding Switched on Pop; Nate is a tenured USC professor and Charlie teaches music production and songwriting, explaining how their combined scholarly and practical experiences shaped their approach to pop analysis.

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What is Monday Music Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers in-depth, story-driven explorations of iconic songs, legendary artists, and the forces that shaped music and culture. Across episodes, listeners get a blend of historical context, musical analysis, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes—often anchored by expert guests who illuminate the creative process, industry dynamics, and the cultural moments surrounding famous tracks and figures. The format tends to combine narrative storytelling with rigorous context, making it appealing to both music historians and curious casual fans who want a richer understanding of how songs came to define eras. A standout quality is the consistent use of well-chosen guests who provide distinctive perspectives, from biographers and musicologists to pe... more

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Recent guests on Monday Music Club include:

1. Marcus J. Moore
2. Peter Ames Carlin
3. Cory Wong
4. Jason Frank
5. David Leaf
6. Nate Sloan
7. Charlie Harding
8. Otis Williams

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