
SongWriter turns stories into songs, ft. Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Saunders, Steve Earle, Susan Orlean & David Sedaris
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | Music InterviewsMusic CommentaryMusic | ||||

Poet, author, and playwright Ben Okri reads his story “A Wrinkle in the Realm,” and talks about music and dream logic. Stanford’s Dr. Tomás Jiménez speaks about polarization, belonging, and empathy. And podcaster and songwriter Matshidiso returns t... more
At a live performance in London, journalist, filmmaker, and author Sarfraz Manzoor reads a piece he wrote for SongWriter about the things he had to learn for himself. Researcher Dr. Elizabeth Gulliford talks about her work at the Jubilee Center for C... more
Turkish journalist and author Asli Perker shares a story she wrote for SongWriter about a terrible car accident, and how it helped to make her the artist she is today. Scientist and researcher Dr. Itir Erhart talks about how art and empathy interact.... more
Palestinian poet and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan shares her poem “Dear Gaza,” about guilt, memory, and hope. Scientist Dr. Salma Mousa talks about her research on empathy and polarization, and describes how soccer star Mo Salah’s prominence led ... more
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Can’t ask for more than a clever conceit, solid execution, and top-tier guests. This show has all of that, thoughtfully curated by host Ben Arthur. Good, good stuff.
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This is my podcast, I think it's good
Attended a live taping of the show in Cleveland, and immediately fell in love with the concept and how Ben conducted the interview. Looking forward to following this show for as long as it runs!
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The podcast revolves around the transformative process of turning stories into songs, engaging with various creative minds from the realms of literature, music, and other artistic fields. It consistently explores themes of identity, trauma, empathy, and the intricate connections between narrative and music. Notably, it features a diverse group of prominent guests including writers and musicians, facilitating conversations that navigate personal experiences alongside broader societal issues. This unique intersection of storytelling and songwriting creates a thought-provoking listening experience for those interested in the arts and emotional expression.
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SongWriter launched 6 years ago and published 103 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 SongWriter include:
1. Ben Okri
2. Dr. Salma Mousa
3. Maggie Smith
4. Kat Edmonson
5. Chrissy Salley
6. Megan Meyer
7. Hector Flores
8. Dr. Shira Gabriel
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